Need to use external keyboard and mouse

i need to use .. the external USB keyboard and mouse.. for ... my macboook pro...
can any one help me...

well my kbd and mus is wroking well but i am trying to use external kbd and mouse so it is more convince for me.. .. but when i join my external usb kbd and mouse it is not working .. even it is detected....
that's why i have ask for help
and this macbook pro is the one of the best i have ever.. in my life.. i love it so much ..... <3

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