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  1. c14nhl

    All iPads 11” vs 12.9” - Keyboard Layout

    Fortunately enough to have both the 11“ 2018 & 12.9” 2020. Appreciate the reason for having different keyboard layouts when keyboard is full sized. What i’ve found extremely annoying is the difference in layout for the reduced sized keyboard, which are the same size on both devices. Don’t...
  2. Donstil-nl

    iPad iPadOS 13.4 - Keyboard layout problem

    Hi there. I have a question and its killing me. After updating to iPadOS 13.4 I have a different layout for the onscreen keyboard. Apple Calls it ISO-QWERTY and it has a vertical return key, all my other mac’s are with normal QWERTY (the horizontale return) and so was my iPad on iPadOS 13.3.1...
  3. P

    3rd gen vs. 4th Gen smart keyboards

    So with the new announcement of iPads in which they stated that the old smart keyboards would work on the new iPads, the Apple store also loaded ‘4th generation’ smart keyboards. (Different from new Magic keyboard w/trackpad) Is there a difference between these? All I can figure out is...
  4. Shifts

    iPad Pro Typing on iPad - a configurable nuisance?

    Usually when I know I have to type something longer than a few words, I connect my Magic Keyboard and fire away. But more often I am on the couch with iPad (Pro 11”) in hand using the software keyboard. I have had iPads since the very first one, but don’t remember ever having such issues...
  5. A

    iPhone iOS 13.3 Keyboard Issues

    Hello everyone, sorry if this is a stupid thread or already has been discussed, but has anyone else been having issues with the stock keyboard on 13.3? I occasionally have to press the backspace button 3-4 times before anything happens. Or sometimes it will just miss keystrokes in general. I...
  6. E

    Boot Keystrokes done work on internal Keyboard

    Hello, I have an Air early 2015 and for some reason when I try to do any sort of key stroke on startup, such as holding option to select boot drive it just doesnt work. However when I plug in an external keyboard it works just fine. Does anyone know whats going on here? What can I do to fix this?
  7. F

    Can somebody tell me why I can't rename my Mouse and Keyboard on my iMac?

    As the title says I bought an iMac late 2013 with Catalina and I can't rename my Mouse and Keyboard? Somebody any idea? Thanks
  8. Stephen.R

    Anyone still using Synergy (kb/mouse sharing)?

    As the title asks, does anyone use Synergy (https://symless.com/synergy) with Mojave/Catalina? As per this other thread I'm trying to make better use of my (soon to be elevated) 2018 MBP15, and I'm wondering if Synergy, running on the desktop (a 2018 Mac mini) to allow control of the MBP would...
  9. !!!

    iPhone Why is text selection so buggy?

    whenever I try to edit a URL, it won't let me and keeps the entire url selected. double tapping on text barely works, and only sometimes selects the word. Also, there's no Select All button. Also, trying to press and hold to move the cursor results in it always going to the wrong line or...
  10. A

    Keyboard noise - add an isolation layer UNDER the keyboard?

    Hi, I have a Macbook Pro 2019 Do you think I can open/disassemble my macbook, and put a layer of sound-isolation UNDER my keyboard? The noise I am trying to get rid of is not the noise of the mechanical click of the keys, instead it is the noise of the mac itself acting as a sound box, as a...
  11. kht410

    Update on 2019 Butterfly Keyboard?

    It’s been about 5 months since it came out, so can anyone who has any of the 2019 MacBooks confirm whether the butterfly keyboard issues are still there or not? Is it completely fixed in this refresh? Is it finally reliable? Ps: I’m specifically talking about the 2019 keyboard with the new...
  12. angus999

    How to fix ipad pro 10.5 smart keyboard

    hi guys, I tried to take a video for fixing ipad pro smart keyboard. I wanna share the way to fix it. thankyou!
  13. N

    (2019 Keyboard) Macbook Pro Keyboard Backlight Uneven on Commonly Used Keys

    I noticed that the keyboard backlight illumination on commonly used keys (e,i,o,m,t,etc) of my 2018 Macbook Pro keyboard (replaced with a 2019 keyboard) is significantly brighter than the other keys on the keyboard. It is very obvious that certain keys are lit up more than other keys. After...
  14. dinepada

    All Devices Is Is there any way to disable animoji keyboard?

    (iOS 13) The problem is that I'm sending by mistake several animojis and its becoming very annoying and embarrasing for me. Seems like the only way includes removing the emoji keyboard which is something that I use a lot and I dont wanna lose.
  15. Joydexon

    Macbook air a1465 keyboard substitution

    Hello everyone, am a bit confused about compatibility. I am helping a friend substituting the keyboard of a Macbook air 11" a1465 EMC2631 Early 2014 QWERTZ (i don't mind about QWERTY), I don´t want to end up buying the wrong one...
  16. H

    MBP 15inch Keyboard Product ID?

    Hello, I had recently replaced keyboard (with top case, so including touch pad and battery) on my 2017 MBP 15 inch. I read that they are using new design keyboard for this. I forgot to record keyboard Product ID before replacement. I assume product ID (in System Information under SPI) is the...
  17. W

    Macbook Pro automatically disabling (option) key?

    Hi all, Recently, I accidentally spilled some water on my macbook keyboard. (MacbookPro 13", late 2011) I left the device to dry for about 24 hours (of which the first ~10 hour upside-down) and afterwards tried using it again. First, all seemed to be working fine. Afterwards, each key stroke...
  18. macpot

    Can I replace a "UK" keyboard layout MacBook Pro (2016) top case with a "US" top case?

    Hello, Does any one know if I can replace my "UK" layout top-case of "MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)" with a 2016 "US" layout that I want to buy from ebay? Also is it possible to replace the top case with a 2018 model? Any help is greatly appreciated.
  19. macpot

    Thank you Apple keyboard engineers :) You made me think differently!

    I purchased 2 (full) packs of extra Key caps at ebay, but the relevant keys are finished (I swapped many keys with the replacement 2 times already, they just fall off or get loose after a few months), I no longer have an spare "A/E/R/I/O/V/H/Fn" keycaps so started using other keys... And my...
  20. iMerik

    Logitech MX Keys Advanced Illuminated Wireless Keyboard

    Saw this listed by a retailer before they took down the listing. This looks like a decent, upcoming keyboard with illuminated keys, USB-C charging, and support for up to three device switching, so you can easily jump from Mac to iPhone to iPad. Logitech MX Keys Advanced Illuminated Wireless...