The Apple Mac keyboard is one of the best that you can buy. Its flat responsive keys make it quick to type on, while its slim and attractive finish means it looks great and doesn't need a lot of room. The downside is that the keyboard isn't officially supported in Windows and Apple only provides drivers if you use Bootcamp to install Windows on a Mac. Fortunately, you can work around the problems and get the keyboard working in no time on any version of Windows.
Find your keyboard, and then click the information icon on the right (the circle with the letter i) 3. Click 'Forget This Device' 4. Turn off the keyboard, turn it back on, and then go through the pairing process again If there is nothing wrong with the hardware, then you should be back up and running and the problem will be gone. Here's your cheat sheet to the menu keyboard symbols: represents the Shift key, means the Option key, and refers to the Control key. On North American Mac keyboards, a key on the bottom row is labeled both Alt and Option. This is the closest thing the Mac offers to the Windows Alt key.
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Download and install driver Download the unofficial Zip file. Extract the files on to your hard disk and run the Setup file. This will automatically install the keyboard file and configure your PC to use the correct layout. It also introduces some special shortcuts - CTRL-ALT-2 gives the € symbol, while CTRL-ALT-3 give the # symbol. Fix other applications The only bit of software we've had problems with is Word, which uses CTRL-ALT-2 and CTRL-ALT-3 to select, respectively, the Heading 2 and Heading 3 styles. To remove these shortcuts, or reassign them, click on the Office button and select Options.
Click Customize Ribbon, then click Keyboard shortcuts. In the Categories tab select All Commands, then scroll down to ApplyHeading2 in the Commands window. Select the Current keys shortcut and click Remove. If you want to add a new shortcut, click the Press new shortcut key box and enter your key combination - you'll be shown if your chosen selection is already assigned to something else - and click Assign. Otherwise, move on to ApplyHeading3 and repeat. Click Close when you're done.
The Logitech 380 keyboard is not a membrane keyboard like the Logitech K480 but a pantograph keyboard like the K810 or K811. The keys of the K380 have a smoother action to them and are quiter than the K480 and the K810. So it gives me a good impression for typing on it.
I liked the feel of the keys and they're spread out enough to keep mistypes down to a minimum. Aside from the multidevice support, the other selling point of the K380 is that Logitech says that the two included AAA batteries will power the keyboard for two years. I'm not sure how much that's based on, but even if it did half that it'd be good. I work on a PC and on a Mac Pro, using a KVM switch to alternate so that I need only one keyboard, one mouse, and one monitor.
This is the first keyboard I have used that is reasonably priced, quiet like an Apple keyboard (mine wore out) and lets me program the keys so that I can use the same key commands on both machines. It came with a sort of cellophane cover which can be used like a silicone condom/cover, which is good because I have not been able to find a protective cover to fit. The only real drawback is the Windows key(s), on either side of the space bar, which makes it frustrating if you have spent years using the alt/option key as an integral part of your work. Wanted a small form factor keyboard for my macbooks that come and go from my office and 27' display. I have a full-sized USB keyboard (Apple aluminum) which took up too much desk space. I also own a compact Apple wireless BT keyboard - which worked fine.
However, it was a pain to switch BT connection between my personal and work macbooks on the fly. Seemingly required power cycling of the keyboard, etc and it's a few minute process.
Since the keyboard sits on the desk and plugs into my big monitor it does not need to be wireless - just smaller! I purchased the Macally as it was small and cheap and USB. My only complaint was that it lacks the solid feel of the Apple aluminum body keyboards. Thus, I ended getting the USB Apple keyboard anyway. I'll probably. I got this for my wife for a gift and she has been going crazy-go-nuts over how much she loves it for several days. I'll give a quick break down for people who are shopping.
It works with anything that has Bluetooth, and VERY easily. We hooked up an iPad mini, and two cell phones (both android) in less than 3 minutes. It's that easy. Just activate your Bluetooth on your device, search for devices, select the K480, type the verification code in on the keyboard, and you're up. It actually works as simply as it sounds. In all the devices we hooked up, we just turn the 3 way toggle and it automatically switches to that device, takes away the 'on device' keyboard, and you start typing on that device.
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You can switch between devices on the fly, which takes like. Note: This is a revision of my earlier review of this product. I really like this keyboard. I purchased it to use with my Apple iPad Mini 4, replacing the Apple wireless keyboard (which I did not find anywhere near as comfortable to use). I had also tried out ASIN:B0185C564Y Logitech Logi Focus Protective Case with Integrated Keyboard for iPad Mini 4 by Logitech, Black (920-007953 ) which worked fine, but was simply too small to use comfortably (it had to fit the dimensions of the iPad Mini, so not their fault).
Anker's keyboard is my third try. It's well-built, has a great form factor, and provides by far the most pleasant typing experience so far (from an ergonomic standpoint), comparing favorably with some of the best desktop and laptop keyboards that I've used. Originally, I experienced significant problems with the keyboard I received, and this was reflected in my original review.UPDATE. Jelly Comb's Customer Service was amazing! They proactively reached out and wanted to address the issue I had experienced. They were very positive and wanted to quickly resolve any concern I had. I was very impressed with Jelly Comb's customer service, and because of that, I will look for their products in my future purchases.
Thank you, Jelly Comb!.END OF UPDATE. I love this keyboard!
I am a fan of thin/low profile keyboards. I use this keyboard for my professional work. I write code for about 10 hours a day and with the lower profile, it is easier on my wrists and feels more natural. My other personal computer is a Mac and I use the Magic keyboard 2. This keyboard by Jelly Comb is very similar with both the keys and thin profile of that. I enjoy that there is minimal depth in the keys, allowing me to type and move.
Pros: I can easily say right off the bat that this keyboard is a logical step towards solving the one weakness all wireless keyboards had: a battery life. It also looks so stylish on the computer desk that isn't cluttered with wires. (Seriously, google some pictures. It looks modern and minimalist) + It is powered by the sun.
+ Very slim keyboard. + Very comfortable to type on. (For a rubber dome keyboard) + Looks very sleek. + Price is not insanely overkill for what it is worth.
+ Has a check charge button. (Which is expressed by a smiley and frownie face.) + Charges well. (When a direct light source is available) + Can charge while the keyboard is switched to off. Cons: While it does solve the wireless keyboard problem, this keyboard isn't perfect yet. It actually requires direct light to charge it, not ambient. This is normally not a problem for those who use a computer.
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