It is not unusual for apple growers to often own more than one Apple products at once – for example, Mac, iPhone and iPad. If they use these products Apple accessories, switching is usually completely problem-free. However, some people use a computer with a Mac in addition to a Mac for various reasons Windowsto which would eventthey also wanted to connect Magic Keyboard. How to do it?
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Server editor 9to5Mac Benjamin Mayo is among those who, in addition to a Mac, also uses a computer with Windows. On PC with Windows plays games that, in his own words, he would like to use his favorite to control Apple Magic Keyboard, but he also uses it with his MacBookem Pro. On the aforementioned server, this editor shared with readers a trick that allows him to use Magic Keyboard at the same time with MacBookem Pro and computer with Windows.
Unlike most modern wireless keyboards and mice, the keyboard does not have Magic Keyboard built-in feature that allows pairing with multiple computers. Some keyboards from other brands can connect to up to three devices simultaneously via Bluetooth and allow you to switch between them with the press of a key. But what should a user who Magic Keyboard Does it suit you so much that you don't want to change it for a keyboard from a competing brand?
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The trick that the aforementioned editor managed to come up with is surprisingly simple, and doesn't require any third-party hardware or software. And when you think about the connectivity options it offers... Magic Keyboard od Applu, maybe the solution will also come to your mind automatically. The vast majority of users connect Magic Keyboard to your Mac using a Bluetooth connection. This keyboard is also equipped with, among other things, Lightning konethe charging port – and that is the key in this case. To connect Magic Keyboard to the computer with Windows can be used Lightning-USB cable, which ensures a "wired" connection. When the computer is with Windows off, the keyboard will automatically connect to the Bluetooth MacBookwithout having to disconnect it from the first computer. And as soon as the computer with Windows, the keyboard automatically prioritizes USB connections.
And it works the same way on older models without touch ID?
Use Apple accessories on windows it's a sin!!! 😱
Well, I only used one keyboard with the iMac, and a different mouse. And macbook air no more keyboard. So I'd take the numeric keypad to work. Instead of the old one that's going away.
And it exists in Windows option to install some keyboard layout to make those keys on Apple Did the keyboard correspond with what you type?
But that trick doesn't solve the problem that I have one keyboard and a cell
self-made iMac and open company PC NTB
and I jump between them...