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frank76

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Hi all,
would like to use wireless apple keyboard and mouse. Not sure how to set it up. Do I just get a Bluetooth dongle or a nic card with Bluetooth? Thanks
 
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frank76 said:
Hi all,
would like to use wireless apple keyboard and mouse. Not sure how to set it up. Do I just get a Bluetooth dongle or a nic card with Bluetooth? Thanks
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This one works for me. Just plug it in and it works vanilla with OS-X

IOgear USB adapter
 
Well using Bluetooth for keyboard and mouse is one way to go, however it usually causes issues that can be avoided if you choose a more common PC solution. In that the kexts for Bluetooth are not loaded until the OS loads, the BT keyboard and mouse will not be active when you try to get into the BIOS.

I use the more common PC wireless solutions that don't require drivers. I have been using Logitech K400 keyboard and Performance Mouse for some time and have purchased several sets. This solution uses a very small USB 2.0 RF device and there is a Logitech Mac utility that lets you configure one device to both the keyboard and mouse... you can then move the pair of input devices from computer to computer without issue.

Good modding,
neil
 
neilhart said:
Well using Bluetooth for keyboard and mouse is one way to go, however it usually causes issues that can be avoided if you choose a more common PC solution. In that the kexts for Bluetooth are not loaded until the OS loads, the BT keyboard and mouse will not be active when you try to get into the BIOS.

I use the more common PC wireless solutions that don't require drivers. I have been using Logitech K400 keyboard and Performance Mouse for some time and have purchased several sets. This solution uses a very small USB 2.0 RF device and there is a Logitech Mac utility that lets you configure one device to both the keyboard and mouse... you can then move the pair of input devices from computer to computer without issue.

Good modding,
neil
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+1 for the Logitech RF wireless - I use the Mac version of the K750 Solar keyboard and the M570 trackball mated to the dongle that came with the KB - dongle for the trackball stays in the battery compartment in its own storage slot.
 
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