My Keyboard and Mouse Quit Working and Computer Slow to Boot Up

Last week my iMac wireless keyboard and mouse quit working. (Batteries are OK). That same morning the computer started taking a very long time - several minutes - to boot up. I've been using a wired keyboard and mouse but I'd rather get back to the wireless ones. The other discussions I've read all refer to Bluetooth but I don't find that on my computer. Help!! Thanks.

Hello cindycat,
Love the name ... so evocative
Go to Apple menu > Systems preferences > Internet & Wireless. There you will find bluetooth. Click on it and In the bottom right corner is a purple ?. Click on that to learn about setting up bluetooth.
Incidentally, batteries are often not okay (though you may think otherwise). The only batteries that are okay are top quality unused batteries. And even then you should check the contact points inside the mouse in case there is corrosion.
Keep us advised.
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What web browser do you use when on that website?
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