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  1. bcbickers

    Backlit, full size keyboard options

    Hello everyone! I have a 2017 13" tbMBP and currently use a Logitech K811 keyboard which works great, except for one issue: it doesn't have a separate delete key. I spend a lot of time in Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Visio (via Win10 VM on Parallels). I need the separate...
  2. BatGesh

    Spilled Energy drink on MBP

    Alright.... so.. Spilled a bit of energy drink on my MBP 2012 15’ Around the area on the keyboard from the letter A to F. I insta shut it off (held the powerbutton) Wiped the sh-t off, with soaking thing( i dont know how its called in english) not a spunge, then i wiped it with paper towels...
  3. jagooch

    Ideas for portable light for smart connector keyboard?

    Since no one makes a backlight smart connector keyboard for the iPad Pro, I’m looking for a portable led light that I can use while typing in poorly lit areas. Kind of like now, my family is asleep and I’m not turning on lights that would wake them up while I work. Touch typing only gets you so...
  4. Milenajane

    Topcase replacement for keyboard issues with a damaged battery

    Hi all, I own a brand new Macbook Pro 13 inch (2017) with Touch Bar, bought it in July 2017. I'm experiencing two problems with it: -some keys are not responsive, have a high pitched tone, are harder to press,... resulting in letters missing in the texts I write on my laptop -he sometimes...
    • Milenajane
    • Thread
    • battery keyboard macbookpro macbookpro2017 policy repair replacement topcase water damage
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  5. jagooch

    Keyboard with dedicate row of Function Keys(F1-F12)?

    I've been using Google to try and find a keyboard for my iMac that has dedicated ( i.e. no other use ) functions keys so that when I want F10, I just press the F10 key and nothing else.The media keys are optional but should also be dedicated/single use keys. Does such a keyboard exist? Because...
  6. MarcoTogni

    how to keep focus on the Finder?

    Hi, below you can find a simple video to show you what I would like to do, I am sorry for my english pronunciation. I explain what I need: I like to use just the keyboard to open and close files, because sometimes I have to open thousands of files one-by-one. In Windows I usually opened a file...
    • MarcoTogni
    • Thread
    • finder focus keyboard
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: macOS
  7. L

    Built-in Keyboard and Trackpad not working

    Hi, I have a Macbook Pro Retina, Early 2015, and I've been running into some problems lately. The built-in keyboard and trackpad isn't working, and I really need it working since I use it for uni. I've checked mostly everything, done anything within my power. I'm too afraid to open it up and...
  8. A

    Magic Keyboard black dots/dents

    Hey there, after a while I started noticing some kind of black dots or dents if you want on the magic keyboard. It is the 2017 with numeric block. I am curious what this is. It can't be wiped of and looks like scratches or something that came from factory but I did not notice? There are...
    • aMikeMac
    • Thread
    • dents keyboard scratches
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iMac
  9. Ddom1994

    2011 MBP 15 acting really weird.

    I bought a 2011 MBP 15 with a failed gpu that i successfully fixed with the efi workaround but it also has a bad keyboard (G-L) wont work f barley works. i decided to take a look at the ribbon cables and make sure everything was connected correctly and when i put it back together it wouldn't...
    • Ddom1994
    • Thread
    • 2011 macbook pro keyboard track pad
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  10. R

    MacBook Pro 2016 - too loud key on keyboard

    Hello, have MacBook Pro 13" 2016 without TB. I have a problem with key 'V'. Sometimes it's too loud, sometimes it's OK. My question is: have you got any idea to fix that or do I must send macbook to apple service? Thank you.
  11. sevvere

    Keys-to-go Ipad keyboard glitches only on this site

    EDIT: (For Ipad) My directional keys, when pressed, moves my whole page BUT ALSO moves the cursor. So, if I want to move my cursor left or right when writing a reply in a thread on Macrumors, I press left or right, and instantly the whole web page will move to the bottom. When i scroll up, it...
  12. simo1730

    Macbook Pro 2017 - W key brighter than others

    Hey, I'm not paranoid or anything, It's just super irritating especially in the night when W shines as some party club while others are calmly dimmed. I want to ask if I'm the only one with this problem and if it's worth taking it to Apple Store.
  13. Michelasso

    Bluetooth keyboard language mismatch?

    I am using Typeeto to turn my MacBook Pro into a Bluetooth keyboard (but I have read it happens also with physical keyboards) and this is the issue: my MBP has a GB/English keyboard and if I set the ATV 4K language in Italian the special characters get typed (or copied&pasted) wrong, typing...
  14. CozyTap

    iPhone CozyKey Pro - iPhone keyboard for fat finger

    Hi everyone, I am really excited to announce my new app, "CozyKey Pro", which is a 3rd party keyboard for iPhone. Download: http://itunes.apple.com/app/id1151323591 CozyKey is an innovative keyboard for your iPhone.The unique design provides much bigger keys and a familiar keyboard layout...
  15. 0baton0

    Enabling built-in keyboard

    I've disabled the built-in keyboard on my Macbook 13'' Mid-2010, using "sudo kextunload /System/Library/Extensions/AppleUSBTopCase.kext/Contents/PlugIns/AppleUSBTCKeyboard.kext". Now I need it back, but "sudo kextuoad...
  16. B

    Current Notebook Line-up unusable?

    Excuse the click bait-y title;) - though I have actual concerns after reading through the forums a little: After seven years my MacBook Air is on it's last leg. I've been looking into the new line-up, mostly at the MacBook, since I don't see a point in buying another Air as it seems quite old...
  17. L

    how do we prevent keyboard failure of the 2016/2017 mbps

    Hello Everyone, I was wondering what measures can be taken to prevent failure of the butterfly keys of the newer version macbooks and macbook pros. I wanted to know how long you've maintained your macbook/macbook pro keyboard and what you've done to maintain it! For those of you who have...
    • Lastgreen
    • Thread
    • 2010 2016 butterfly keyboard keyboard macbook macbook pro macbook pro 2016
    • Replies: 27
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
  18. ginkobiloba

    New Macbooks loud keyboard noise: does it bother you ?

    So, I'm thinking of getting the recent ( June 2017 , second generation keyboard) Macbook 12" to replace my Macbook Air 11". I played with it a bit in an Apple Store, the keyboard's touch feels a bit weird, but I think I can get used to it. What I disliked however, is how loud the keyboard...
  19. K

    Another Iphone keyboard glitch

    everytime I write the word "it" in a text it replaces it with "I.T." how can i fix this?
    • kdubs
    • Thread
    • glitch iphone keyboard
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: iPhone
  20. L

    HELP! New macbook pro 2017 - keyboard

    Hello Everyone, I recently purchased a 2017 mbp ntouch bar and i started reading about a lot of people experiencing keyboard failure :(( I was wondering if there are any precautionary methods i could take to prevent such an issue from occuring... Would buying a keyboard cover help?!?
    • Lastgreen
    • Thread
    • 2017 issue keyboard keyboard issue macbook pro
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: MacBook Pro
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