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  1. Basim.a

    MBP 16" Battery drain 100%-0% overnight without use

    My Macbook Pro 16" battery has been draining completely overnight for couple of days now. Another issue I've noticed is when waking the laptop from sleep a random key is pressed and I hear "funky" sound continuously. I'll have to restart the system everytime. I dont think it's a keyboard issue...
  2. HansBricks

    Keyboard and mouse do not work after initial startup

    Hello, I use a Mac Book Pro (running Mac OS Big Sur 11.1) for my desktop setup, which is connected to a Logitech MX Master 3 mouse, as well as a Logitech MX Keys keyboard ... I also use three external monitors - my Mac Book is in a stand and and turns on automatically as soon as I turn on the...
  3. A

    Universal Typefinity: Full-layout custom keyboard

    I develop Typefinity, a custom keyboard app for iPad and iPhone designed for usability and efficiency on tablets and modern large phones. • Number row and full punctuation on main layout • Cursor keys • Opt key to access additional symbols and accent keys, and activate move / delete by word...
  4. Violet_Antelope

    MacBook suddenly won't allow me to type in password

    Hi, I'm really hoping someone here can advise me. My main computer is my 12" MacBook (I believe 2015) which has been nearing the end of its life for some time now, but I've managed to keep it limping along. But suddenly tonight when I try to log in, nothing happens when I type, even though...
  5. M

    MacBook Pro keyboard backlights will not work

    Hi so the backlights for my keyboard initially work when I turn on the computer, however as soon as I log in they turn off and I cannot get them back on. I’ve tried resetting the SMC and PRAM and I’ve tried turning off adjusting to the brightness, but nothing has worked has worked. Has anyone...
  6. F

    Replacing MBP 13 2020 arrow keycaps

    Does anyone know any source which can help me with replacing arrow keycaps on my MBP 2020?
  7. nicfle

    Accessories compatibility for M1 (mouse, keyboard, printer etc.)

    M1 and accessories compatibility (mouse, keyboard, printer, sleeve, mic etc.) Many are buying new stuff for their new computer. I would like to know what hardware and drivers support the new M1. Let us know your good or bad experiences below. For example I would love to hear about the...
  8. Hessel89

    iPad Games on iPad that you can control by Mouse + Keyboard?

    Hi, I was wondering, does anyone know of any games that you can control by mouse and keyboard? Like you can with first person shooters on PC. I‘ve tried call of duty but strangely enough it only supports controls via screen. I know the iPad Pro’s are more then capable at it. - Hessel
  9. D

    Suggestion regarding repair

    Issue:- Hi, I am using Macbook Air mid-2017. Suddenly Since last week my Keyboard and trackpad are not working. I am able to input my password using keyboard but as soon as i am in Keyboard and trackpad stops working. Things i have tried till now : - SCM NVPRAM Deleting all third party...
  10. S

    Universal my first iOS app ever - A custom keyboard with great fonts, emojis, facemojis & symbol. What do you think?

    Hi there, I'm Ann from The Netherlands and I left my job in the marketing to start creating iOS apps. It took me a year to learn Swift & Apple's framework, and now is finally the big day: my first app has been accepted by Apple! It consists of a great custom keyboard that allows you to easily...
  11. N

    Function Keys Missing on External Keyboard

    After installing Big Sur, the functionality of using the function key short cuts to adjust screen brightness, change volume, show desktop, play pause media, etc is gone. Before updating from Catalina, I was able to press F11 and F12 on my external keyboard to increase and decrease volume for...
  12. Y

    AppleDesign keyboards Before and After applying strong sunlight

    Hey guys, I got two of the same (very yellowed) AppleDesign keyboards from a yard sale and experiment retr0brighting using free strong sunlight. I had the one keyboard held as the original baseline and the other was placed in bright sunlight for 3 hours daily, 2 weeks. Results under white LED...
  13. i505

    Logitech Combo Touch Firmware Update - Trackpad Stopped Working

    I just installed the latest firmware for my Logitech Combo Touch for iPad Pro 10.5, and the trackpad no longer works. The keys still work. Reconnecting the keyboard and rebooting the iPad did not resolve this. I’m running iPadOS 14. Is anyone else with this keyboard experiencing this issue?
  14. S

    Keyboard Mouse Alternatives to Logitch

    I took the plunge and got Logi K860 Ergo keyboard and a MX Master 3 mouse to use with Mac mini and a PC. Love the build quality and ergo design of both. Much better than Apple Keyboard and Magic Mouse. But neither device can work with Mac over Bluetooth after reboot. Obscure Logitech support...
  15. MacKnut

    iPad What happened to my on-screen keyboard?

    Strange thing, the keyboard on my iPad Air (1st gen, IOS 12.4.8) got suddenly split into two halves, for no apparent reason. Haven't changed anything, no new software or updates. Annoying problem, since the split keyboard sits in the middle of the screen, making it impossible to enter text in...
  16. Joelcarlos

    Magic Mouse and Keyboard laggy and Unresponsive after Big Sur

    I installed last night the last beta (20A5364e), and everything went fine except for the Bluetooth Mouse and Keyboard, the randomly lag, or get irresponsive for a few seconds, it's driving me crazy. I tried resetting the PRAM and SMC but with no luck. Any advice?
  17. S

    Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard Recommendations

    My Logitech K850 combo has very spotty input and it's unpredictable. Sometimes it's smooth as butter, sometimes it drops or repeats keystrokes and the mouse input gets all jumpy. I paired a Logitech MX Anywhere 2 mouse (bluetooth) and that works great, so I'm thinking it's just a problem w/...
  18. Schaufelmann

    Magic Keyboard on 2020 MacBook Pro shows problems. New hardware not as reliable as promised?

    After I had three MacBooks with faulty Butterfly keyboards, I was relieved when Apple finally announced their new MacBook "Magic" Keyboards. I ordered a new MacBook Pro in early May. A few days ago I noticed that the MacBook behaves strangely: It appears as if the system receives random...
  19. M

    Installed Security Update 2020-004 twice and got keyboard issues

    Hi, After installing Security Update 2020-004 on my mid 2012 Mac Air the keyboard started generating the wrong characters. This has happened in the past and so I tried what worked before and switched accounts. No problems with the other user account - the keyboard worked fine and I'm writing...
  20. O

    Keyboard recommendation

    I would like to get a keyboard for my daughter's MacBook. She's a good typist for a 13 year-old. Ideally: - No 10 key (10 key takes up too much of her desk space) - Backlit - Price $80 or less - In stock and ships within a day or two I'm open to a keyboard/mouse combo. I could pay...