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Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - sekker - 12-17-2023
I've been resetting my tech workstations at work and home.
I realize I have a nearly limitless keyboard options.
But I've settled on adding a WIRE to new Apple touchID keyboards.
Why not use the built-in bluetooth?
Apple has no easy way to connect to more than one computer via bluetooth.
But plugging the keyboard into a dock, we can use any one of three different laptops (home, work) and my wife's personal. And the touchID works on all.
Also, being plugged in keeps the keyboards charged.
No BT syncing issues, though I admit those were relatively rare (except at setup).
Anyway, just admitting that I like wires. And I plan to keep using them when they make sense!
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - gadje - 12-17-2023
jdc must be going crazy reading this
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - clay - 12-17-2023
yup, if Apple still made the extended aluminum USB keyboard, I'd be using it. Wireless keyboard doesn't do much for me. Wireless mouse (Logi) is definitely better, even though I resisted it for a long time.
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - pqrst - 12-17-2023
Wired mice and keyboards are my normal setup. I often have to setup a workspace in a new location for a week or more. My kit is an apple cinema led display (23 and 27), extended apple mechanical keyboard, Logitech wired mouse, and anker usb powered hub. An identical setup is at home. And my laptop moves back and forth between both places. A online NAS drive takes care of having digital asset files and backup files available. Had too much trouble with Bluetooth latency , and constant repairing needed. My 2 cents
They have their place. - RAMd®d - 12-17-2023
I prefer wireless, though there are tradeoffs on either side.
The one reason I have a wired keyboard handy is for rebooting and choosing a drive without using Startup Disk in Preferences.
I used to be able to get to the Startup Manager on a BT keyboard, but I've lost the secret or the touch.
Either way, it's much faster for me to just shift to a wired keyboard.
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - jdc - 12-17-2023
gadje wrote:
jdc must be going crazy reading this
? love the wired apple AL keyboards.
Ethernet or coax cables... nyet.
Unless you are in an environment that needs them.
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - Forrest - 12-17-2023
I prefer wired keyboards and wireless mice
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - sekker - 12-17-2023
clay wrote:
yup, if Apple still made the extended aluminum USB keyboard, I'd be using it. Wireless keyboard doesn't do much for me. Wireless mouse (Logi) is definitely better, even though I resisted it for a long time.
My go to mice are wireless. Using a Logitech M315 right now because I can put the transceiver in the same central USB dock as the wired keyboard, and it's useful for ANY machine that docks.
My pure bluetooth mice are the Logitech Anywhere series, where you can connect up to three different computers via bluetooth. You DO have to switch between settings, but the button is on the bottom of the mouse. I tend to write in a Sharpie on the mouse next to each of the three settings what machines are assigned to which button.
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - Robert M - 12-17-2023
Sekker,
Wired keyboard all the way. Far more higher quality customizable options - especially if you prefer mechanical keyboards - and easier for issuing startup commands. If I used a mouse, I'd prefer wireless. However, I use a trackball. Technically, it doesn't matter if it's wireless or wired. I prefer wired since it means I don't have to think about recharging it and/or swapping out batteries.
Robert
Re: Wires Anonymous: I admit, I like wired keyboards - freeradical - 12-17-2023
You always need to have a wired keyboard and mouse available for the inevitable times when the wireless stuff gets goofy and won't work.