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How to Use a Mac Magic Keyboard on a Windows PC?

Please let me know how to use a Mac Magic keyboard on a Windows Pc. I am facing some issues with this. Help me.

Ronald Dennis 1   Ans 4 months ago
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Use a Mac Magic Keyboard on a Windows PC:

Adding any other keyboard to a PC is as easy as connecting a Mac keyboard. Although the keyboard can be connected via the included USB cable, Bluetooth technology is preferable.

How to connect it is shown below.

Step 1: Type Bluetooth into the Windows 10 taskbar search box or go to Start Menu > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth on your Windows laptop.

Step 2: Click Other Devices and Bluetooth.

Step 3: Tap to link a Bluetooth or other device.

Step 4: Await the Magic Keyboard's detection by the computer.

Step 5: Tap Magic Keyboard

Step 6: Watch for a connection.

Step 7: Select "Done"

What Keys on a Windows Keyboard Do Mac Keys?

Most of the Magic Keyboard's keys function similarly on a Windows computer and a Mac device. However, assigning keys, such as function keys, to particular settings can be helpful. To remap keys, you'll need to obtain the PowerToys software, a helpful tool.

Here is how to assign keys on a Windows Magic Keyboard.

Step 1: Install Microsoft PowerToys after downloading it from the official website.

Step 2: Start the app.

Step 3: Then select Keyboard Manager. 

Step 4: To add a new key mapping, click the + button.

Step 5: Select Type then hit the desired key.

Step 6: Select OK.

Step 7: To repeat the process using the key you want to modify it to, click Type beneath Mapped.

Step 8: Select OK.

Step 9: To accept the modifications, click OK.

Step 10: Your key has been remapped right now.

Can I Use a Windows Computer with an Apple Keyboard?

Once correctly configured, Apple Keyboards, such as the Magic Keyboard and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, can all Use a Mac Magic Keyboard on a Windows PC, much like any keyboard bearing the Mac logo.

FAQ's

How Can I Use a Mac Keyboard to Take a Screenshot on a PC?

You cannot utilize a keyboard shortcut since Mac keyboards lack the Print Screen key. Instead, snap a screenshot with the Windows Snipping Tool. From the Windows Start menu, look for the Snipping Tool and select the chosen style (free-form, window, rectangle, or full-screen) from the Mode drop-down menu.

Which Keys on a PC Keyboard Correspond to the Mac Option Key?

The Mac Option key is the Alt key on a PC keyboard. On a Windows keyboard, many keys are labeled or located differently. Check out our comparison of the locations of additional keys on the Windows and Mac keyboards.

Steffan 10 July 2023