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Setting Multimeda keys and volume knob on Dell Mutlimedia Keyboard using KeyRemap4MacBook?

I have plugged in a dell multimedia keyboard with my macbook and I am using the software KeyRemap4MacBook to change some keys on the external keyboard. However I cannot setup the multimedia keys like ...
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MacBook Pro internal keyboard disabled. How to re-enable?

I bought a used 2.16gHz core duo MBP that the previous owner said had keyboard problems ("a few keys don't work"). He explained A while back I paid to have an Apple technician take a look at it. ...
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How do I type the pipe character on a MacBook Pro (Lion) with a Turkish-Q keyboard layout?

I can't find the keyboard combination to make the | symbol. On snow leopard "shift+ı" worked. I've tried shift+\. Any suggestions?
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Ergonomic laptop setup: what is a good, Mac-comptable, wireless keyboard with built-in mouse? [closed]

I am looking to make my Macbook Air more ergonomic by placing a wireless keyboard with built-in mouse on my lap, then elevating my Macbook's screen close to eye level. Can anyone recommend a good ...
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PgUP and PgDN on a Macbook

The one thing that really annoys me about my Macbook is that it's missing the Home, End, Page Up and Page Down buttons. The latter ones I especially miss when interacting with particular console ...
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Is there any way to swap the fn (function) and control keys in linux on a macbook pro?

I don't care if this is done in the bios or a kernel module or software. Is there any way at all to do make the 'fn' key act as 'control' and the 'control' key act as 'fn' in linux running on a ...
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Which laptop to choose: Lenovo Thinkpad or Macbook? [closed]

I'm looking for a new laptop and don't know what to choose - Lenovo Thinkpad T61(or similar series) or Macbook. Area of usage: coding, surfing, no virtualization. That's it. I don't need super ...
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remaping my letter keys on a mac

I have a macbook pro and for one reason or another all of a sudden some keys started giving me douplicate yet different letters. for example i type E and i get EW. or 2 and i get 23. Does anyone ...
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Ergonomic 4000 suddenly stopped working, a key stuck and letters typing randomly

Ok, didn't spill anything or the like, just typing and suddenly my keyboard stops working. Seems like the windows key was stuck, because almost every key I pressed I hear Mac OSX's "beep" when you ...
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Remapping 'eject' with '0/)' on MBP

My zero key on MBP (the one next to 9), is completely dead. No opening, cleaning, or anything else helps revive it. Anytime I need to press zero, I have to press Fn+M (the keypad zero). Even worse, ...
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Does the MacBook Pro backlit keyboard impact battery life?

Hey, quick question, I love the backlit keyboard feature on my MacBook Pro (13", just in case it matters) and tend to have it on half-way even when it's not that dark. However, I have no idea how much ...
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Using a microsft natural keyboard with my macbook, how to setup the short keys?

I have a microsoft natural keyboard with my macbookpro laptop. Short cut keys don't seem be working, like when I am using chrome I can usually do: control-T to open a new tab (or command-T on the ...
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Mac book pro swap function key usage and F * keys using boot camp

Is there a way to auto imply the function key being pressed. Or swap it's use. I basically want F1 to be for F1 and F2 to be for F2 by default. If I want to lighten or darken my screen then I will ...
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With Bluetooth keyboard, Bluetooth mouse movement is jerky on Macbook Pro

I have a Macbook Pro 2,2 from early 2007. I've been using a Targus Bluetooth Laser Mouse for Mac for over a year now and its been wonderful (except for the optical scroll). Tracking has been as smooth ...
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where is backspace key of Mac? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: Forward delete using Apple keyboard I am using a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5. I am new to this development environment, and previously worked on Windows. I am ...
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delete file issue for Mac

I am using a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5. I am new to this development environment, and previously worked on Windows. I have tried when select a file (e.g. a ppt file on desktop), then I press ...
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What is the § ± key for on Mac keyboards?

Some Apple keyboards have a key with § and ± symbols on it. Can somebody tell me what these keys are for, and where I should use them? I am aware the symbols have mathematical uses, but I assume ...
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Fn + Right Arrow on MacBook Pro does not work as END Key for SuperUser web site

I am using a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5. I am new to this development environment, and previously worked on Windows. I have tried that Fn + Right arrow on Mac works as "END" key on Windows -- ...
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where is HOME and END key for MacBook Pro? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I type Home on a MacBook Pro? I am using a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5. I am new to this development environment, and previously worked on Windows. I am ...
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page-up and page-down key on Mac? [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I type Home on a MacBook Pro? I am using a MacBook Pro running Mac OS X 10.5. I am new to this development environment, and previously worked on Windows. I am ...
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Macbook Pro keyboard with BootCamp - missing the Home/End/PageUp/PageDown keys [duplicate]

Possible Duplicate: How do I type Home on a MacBook Pro? Last year I converted from Windows to a MacBook Pro and went through the process of learning the ways of the Mac keyboard. In ...
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How do I type Home/End/PageUp/PageDown on a MacBook Pro?

What combination of keys (fn, control, option, command, arrow keys) is the equivalent of the Home key on a MacBook Pro? What about End/PageUp/PageDown?
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Two cursor keys not working on iBook G4

The left and right cursor keys on my iBook G4 running Macos 10.4 do not respond. Since this holds for both Aqua and X11, I am inclined to think that this is a hardware problem. Are there any other ...
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Ultraportable full keyboard or keyboard add-ons?

I love my MacBook Pro. I hate my MacBook Pro's keyboard. It doesn't have an actual delete key (the key marked "delete" is actually backspace - deletes the character before the cursor, not after). ...
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Mac OS X - first character typed shows up late

On my MacBook Pro, sometimes I'll go to my address bar and type superuser.com and it'll come out as upersuser.com The first character seems to be waking up the keyboard or something, and ...
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How to get RDP client to process the #@ key on Mac?

I'm using Microsoft's RDP client for logging in on my VBox Ubuntu that is running with VBoxHeadless. This works fine except that the #@ key does not seem to be recognized. Even the xev utility doesn't ...
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Custom key that alternates between Home and End

I recently purchased a Macbook Pro and found out that I really miss the Home and End keys found on full keyboards. I know that you can press fn+left/dn+right for home and end but it simply isn't ...
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French MacBook Pro keyboard on Ubuntu Karmic

I am trying to configure my Keyboard on Ubuntu Karmic, but the problem is that the gnome-control panel override my xorg.conf configuration. And it is a problem since gnome-control-panel doesn't ...
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Macbook keyboard's ] n } keys are cap locking

I have replaced my MacBook keyboard twice and I continue to have the same issue. When I press the ] n } key it just turns on Caps Lock. I really need these keys to code. Can anyone help me with ...
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MacBook Pro Keyboard - How to Swap / Remap Keys?

I know this may be asked before in a different manner, but I still haven't really seen a solid answer. I'm hoping that providing these 2 specific needs will make it more clear. I specifically want 2 ...
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How to fix: mac keyboard ignores “first” key pressed

UPDATE 2012.03.19: the MBP described in this post is now broken and recycled (logic board fried). The replacement doesn't manifest the same problems. I tend to believe the problem originated in the ...
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Hash key via Bootcamp on Macbook pro

I have a Macbook Pro and installed on this is Windows via Bootcamp. Now I do a lot of programming and I can't find the hash key! Am I missing an obvious shortcut or is there a way to change the ...
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How to remap eject key on MacBook keyboard to “delete”?

I own a first generation MacBook Air and this has bothered me since the beginnings. When I bought this thing, I was sure I'm not going to carry a DVD drive. I don't use it. WiFi has worked pretty ...