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    Shortcuts for changing volume and screen brightness.

    So a while back, something happened to my Macbook and I can no longer change volume or screen brightness with F1, F2 or F10-F12. As I was wiping my keyboard just now, I saw the volume change icon show up, so there must be some key combo that changes the volume without the keys listed. Thanks!
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    Changing keyboard to fix Macbook not turning on?!

    Hi, my friend has a Macbook Pro 13'' that she bought in 2011.She told me the OS was the last one and up to date. Here is her problem: her laptop doesn't turn on after pressing the power button. The screen just stays black, and you cannot hear any sound from the fans or whatever. After quickly...
  3. S

    Logitech Create Keyboard keys dim after 5 secs

    Is there any way to adjust this? I can't be constantly typing, just to keep the keys lit up.
  4. yanki01

    What keyboard do you use?

    Just wondering what everyone's preference to use and why.
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    iPad Pro Keyboard for 12.9" iPad pro?

    I only see 2 keyboards that use the smart connector. Apples's ridiculously stupid overpriced smart keyboard (I don't know why anyone would buy this) and Logitechs slightly overpriced smart keyboard. Which is way better than apple's stupid keyboard. Does anyone know of any other ones coming out...
  6. iainmann

    Keyboard space click

    With iOS10 PB3, the spacebar on my keyboard still makes a click noise even though keyboard tones are turned off in settings. Anyone else? Any way to stop it?
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    Apple wired Keyboard w/Numeric keys fried?

    I was wondering if you guys think I possibly fried my wired apple keyboard. I have used Lysol cleaning wipes about every couple weeks or so on my apple keyboard to clean up the germs and gunk with no problems. Yesterday, it just stopped working and I am now locked out of my computer (whole other...
  8. M

    Connecting Yamaha PSR-540 keyboard to iMac for Garageband use

    The Yamaha-keyboard/synth is connected to the computer (iMac 27", middle of 2011, El Capitan) via USB (from the keyboard it's connected with two big cables, "in" and "out"), but won't work. Garageband says that a MIDI-device is found, but the keyboard can't be played on any tracks. Does anyone...
  9. jblagden

    Quiet Wired Mechanical Ten-Keyless Mac Keyboard

    Is there such thing as a Quiet Mechanical Wired Ten-Keyless Mac Keyboard? I’m looking for a wired keyboard because I don’t want to have to change the batteries every two weeks, and I don’t want to deal with pairing issues, including having to push a button to wake the keyboard and how long it...
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    cleaning the retina Macbook keyboard

    I have had a macbook 2016 since it came out. I generally like the keyboard but there are serious issues with keys that become unresponsive or just don't have the same feedback as the neighbouring key. Apple has even posted a "how to" and suggest that you buy a can of air spray to fix your...
  11. larzy

    Magic Keyboard - media keys doesn't work

    I have the new Magic keyboard connected to my iMac 5K. The volume buttons + display brightness all work, but when I try to pause, or skip a song in iTunes those keys doesn't work. I remember that I have tried reformatting the Mac (for a different reason...) and that didn't make a difference...
  12. Trickhot3102

    iPad Best keyboard case for iPad Air 2

    hey guys! I'll be going to college in August and I am planning on using my iPad Air 2 to do most of my typing/note taking. What would you guys recommended for a good, quality keyboard case? I was looking at this ClamCase...
  13. Jordy_mc

    Keyboard, track pad and usb not working - MacBook Pro 2010

    Hi, before I send my MacBook in to be repaired I want to see if anyone can help. My mac keyboard and track pad are unresponsive and the USB ports don't work either for external keyboards and such. They supply power but that's it. The Mac turns on and off and everything else works but that's...
  14. ytech

    Alternative wireless keyboards for rMBP

    Hey, I am looking for an external bluetooth keyboard for my rMBP, are there any good keyboards except Apple's magic keyboard? Thanks
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    Magic Keyboard Not Charging

    My Magic Keyboard stopped working so I guess it ran out of battery, I have been using it with Lightning cable connected which is also supposed to recharge the battery, Right? It has been 2 days since I have the Lightning cable connected, I have also tried with my Amazon tablets charger but if I...
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    iPad Pro Apple Smart Keyboard vs Bluetooth Keyboard ...questions

    Hi guys, i'm planning to buy a new iPad Pro and use it as a laptop replacement every time I can. I'm still not sure if opting the 12.9 or 9.7 (I think the latter as I will use it for work and personal, and bring it with me everywhere). Still I don't know which keyboard to chose. I would chose a...
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    El Capitan Mouse/Keyboard Issue

    Hi, I am using a MacBook Air (13 inch, Early 2014) model. 1.4 GHz Intel Core i5, 4GB 1600 MHz DDR3 RAM, Intel HD Graphics 5000 1536mb, 250gb SSD. I noticed when I upgraded to El Capitan there is some small but noticeable lag with both my keyboard and mice when trying to log in - I only noticed...
  18. SuperKerem

    Hidden iOS 9.3 Keyboard - Possibly iOS 10?

    Firstly, the video: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uusobmd9u1ao0a2/HiddenKeyboardGlitch.mov I was messing around the iOS 9.3 SpringBoard on my iPad Pro and found that a specific sequence of actions would cause this keyboard to appear. Its design is very different compared to the regular iOS 7/8/9...
  19. sregreb

    Sleeve for IPad Pro and Bluetooth keyboard

    I have the 12.9 " Pro. After trying and returning the Apple Smart Keyboard twice, I decided to stick with the Apple Magic Keyboard which I love. But I needed a good solution to transport the IPad and keyboard so I just picked up the Waterfield Designs sleeve case. The Magic keyboard fits...
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    General Keyboard constantly switches from 3rd party to stock

    Hey all, I use the Swype keyboard by Nuance as my default keyboard (yes I set it to the top of my list) but it randomly switches back all the time. I know 3rd party keyboards aren't allowed in the password fields, but usually when I go back and forth between unlocking my phone and texting, I'd...