You may need to get a USB keyboard for use in troubleshooting the computer issues;
as I haven't a wireless keyboard, there are fewer troubles and I have spares just in case.
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Two ways of looking at using a Windows PC keyboard if you have no other (Apple) options:
Microsoft provides this: keyboard mapping article how to to use Windows keyboard with OS X.
- In order to get the keyboard working I just needed AppleKeyboardInstaller64.exe and BootCamp.msi from BootCamp/Drivers/Apple. Unless you want to install a whole load of other drivers, copy just these two files to a folder on a drive that will be available in Windows.
- The Magic Keyboard is an amazing companion for iPad Pro and iPad Air. It features a great typing experience, a trackpad that opens up new ways to work with iPadOS, a USB‑C port for pass‑through charging, and front and back protection.
And there is this backward to look into what keys on Apple K/b does in Windows functions:
A wireless keyboard can add to troubleshooting, especially if it isn't working.
Have you tried to restart with the Shift key held, to start in Safe Mode? You can usually
better troubleshoot the causes of Kernal Panic among other issues, in Safe boot mode.
The use of OS X Recovery's version of Disk Utility can help repair the system, you may
not need to re-install the OS X (but you could) and a Time Machine backup can help in
the restoration of the previous system if you need to start over.
• Apple OS X and Time Machine Tips:
The NVRAM reset (Cmd + Opt + P + R) is best to hold all four buttons immediate at First Track editing software for mac.
chime, while I continue to hold them down through Three chimes; then let all them go..
As part of a troubleshooting mission, some aspects of System Management Controller:
'reset' may be of help to alleviate symptoms or causes. It will not repair OS X damages
if some other product has broken the system. The instructions suggest limits in use.
If you have used mackeeper, cleanmymac, or other tuneup/clean product, they may have
damaged the OS X since they're bad and almost intentionally muck around & damage the
Mac operating system most often. There is a way to remove each different type. Also avoid
unnecessary antivirus scanning software that can slow the computer way down.
Hard to say what else to do, or what you have done so far in attempt to troubleshoot.
Good luck in this matter! 🙂
Aug 2, 2016 1:56 AM
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