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  1. D

    Mac Studio - Time it takes to recognize Apple Keyboard and Trackpad

    I need some help. If you have a Mac Studio and you are using Apple's first version of the white and silver extended keyboard with Touch ID and a former version of the white and silver track pad. I'd like to know if you are experiencing the problem below. I do not have the latest new silver and...
  2. ricecrispies

    US International and Canadian Multilingual keyboard layouts

    I have just acquired a Macbook Pro and am trying to set up language and keyboard. In Windows, my language and keyboard settings were: 1. British English - US International Keyboard (I also use this for other languages, hence the need for an international layout) 2. Belgian French - Canadian...
  3. ryders

    The most bizarre keyboard question..

    Hi folks, I'm hoping I can tap into the wealth of mac knowledge here to figure this one out. TLDR: does anyone know of a keyboard layout (other than the macbook pro 2021) which has full size function keys and slim left-right arrows? -- There has been various versions and layouts for keyboards...
  4. Forti

    MacBook Pro 16" m1 (2021) keyboard issue - welcome back in 2016...

    Hey all! I got my MacBook Pro 16" m1 pro few moths ago. and since few weeks I have this issue (video attached). My left option key doesn't work. It's almost in the morning when computer is "cold" and sometimes after 30 mins, sometimes after 2-3 hours it starts to work just fine. I would send...
  5. riley_undefined

    keyboard help !?!?!?

    hi - so i have a late 2019 macbook pro and i recently found the keycap for the left arrow key came off. while trying to get it back on i ripped off the actual switch that holds it in place. i have lost all pieces except the switch, so i don't have the rubber dome or the keycap. is there any...
  6. sregreb

    Full screen keyboard shortcut on IPadOS

    Does anyone know if there is a keyboard shortcut for Safari full screen mode in IpadOS 15? I’d rather not have to reach up and swipe the menu bar….. Thanks!
  7. T

    Some keyboard functions lost when replacing battery for Macbook Pro 13 2014: 1qaz

    I have replaced my macbook pro 13" 2014 battery but ended up losing some keyboard functions: 1qaz, backspace dim, brightness and volume down. Have i damaged the circuit or something since 1qaz are in a row? I have used the input keyboard in systems preference and can see that when i click on...
  8. 81Tiger04

    Magic Mouse & Keyboard Updates?

    I love the Magic Mouse & Keyboard (especially the Touch ID version). Quality, intuitive products that have served me for a while. As I went to buy a new set, though, it had me thinking ? … Any idea if new versions are on the way? Or are we likely looking at these for a couple more years (not...
  9. Reggaenald

    Unpleasant to type on iPhone?

    I’ve noticed since iOS 14 that when I type on my iPhone 11 Pro, it’s rather unpleasant, because there’s the slightest of delays every time I hit a button. I’ve the suspicion that Slide to Type might be the reason why, since it only started being like this since its introduction. I like that...
  10. K

    Please help! iPad keyboard folio and the most annoyingly placed keyboard icon, can’t figure out how to get rid of it.

    EDIT 2/5/22 1:13AM CST A fine chap at ArsTechnica presented the solution: Original post: I’m on iPad OS 15 and using the Apple keyboard folio. I have done something awful that now, every time I get to a text entry the small keyboard icon pops up, often covering the send button in messages...
  11. dumiku

    MacBook Air not working properly after after a power surge

    Hi, I have a Macbook whose battery failed so I decided to temporarily use without the battery running Linux for a couples a days, two days there was power surge in my area while I was using it. Yesterday while the MacBooks was playing music sitting there alone it suddenly shut down, At first I...
  12. K

    Backlit Keyboard- Multiple Display Switch: Logitech MX Keys vs Matias Wireless

    Hello all! I am looking for an external BT keyboard to use with my 2019 MBP 16 inch. I use a 30” ACD and 23” ACD vertically mounted, and link the MBP in clamshell from a vertical Henge Dock tethered to a Henge Stone Pro for more desk space/cable management. I am “in need” of a backlit...
  13. S

    M1 MBA: Trackpad and Keyboard Non-Responsive after closing and opening lid

    Hi Folks, Have kind of a weird one here. My M1 MBA's trackpad and keyboard are non-responsive after closing the lid and opening it again. TouchID still unlocks the computer but the keyboard and trackpad still don't work. It's not a sleep issue, as putting it to sleep via the Apple menu...
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    Keyboard + Mouse stop work in a Beige Power Macintosh G3

    Hello!! This morning, i was using my mac normally, when for a minute I went to clean the mouse ball, out of nowhere the keyboard and mouse stopped working. when i turn on the mac, the keyboard lights blink normally but it doesn't recognize it. Curious too, I can turn on the mac through the...
  15. T

    Google Keyboard Issues on iOS 15.2

    Does anyone else have an issue with using google keyboard? When I try to access gifs for instance, it glitches and forces itself back to the apple keyboard.
  16. Helmsley

    iOS 15.2.1 Keyboard Bug

    The shift, 123 and backspace keys keep going dark grey intermittently. It doesn't affect typing...is this a bug, anyone else noticed this?
  17. Buadhai

    iPad mini Whose Brilliant Idea Was This?

    iPad mini 4 on the top. iPad mini 6 on the bottom. I am way too old to ever get used to the idea of these two keys being switched. Is there any way to fix this?
  18. emraha06

    Pattern like taint on black anodized aluminum of MBP 16 2021

    Dear friends, while i was looking the dust under the keys with flash light of İphone, i spotted some weird horizontal or vertical lines on black painted aliminum grill / body. These lines are especially located on the area around the arrow keys and can be seen when you locate the light 2-3 cm...
  19. SSpiro

    2016 12" MacBook A1534 - Space Bar Replacement

    I consider myself pretty handy, but i can't figure out the space bar replacement on my A1534. I really don't want to do a whole keyboard replacement, local shops quoting me $300+ (and, I could use a new battery too). At that point, I might as well buy a new machine. I bought these two...
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    Best keyboard for iPad Air

    Hi All! I’m looking at getting an iPad Air and am wondering what keyboards you like the best. I currently have the grey foldable keyboard cover from Apple for my iPad Pro (1st gen). Important is that it’s relatively lightweight. Thanks!