Using PC keyboard on G5 with 10.4.11
Windows Vista died on me on my laptop (I hate Windows) so whilst it is reinstalling, I thought that I would try using my G5 rather more seriously that I have to date. As I really like the IBM trackpoint on my Thinkpad, I am using a Lenovo USB PC keyboard with trackpoint. The trackpoint works but I have other problems.
The PC keyboard has Home and End keys that in Windows take you to the beginning or end of a field but these don't work on the Mac. Can they be made to work on the Mac?
The PC keyboard has keys above the left and right cursor keys that in a browser under Windows act as the back and forward keys - much quicker thahn clicking on the back key. Are there equivalent Mac keys and can these be made to work?
I also have a few mapping problems - Shift 2 produces @ when it should produce " and shift ' produces " when it should produce @. Can this be easily fixed?
If I can fix these problems, maybe I can abandon Windows in the office.
Many thanks
Rob Dixon
Shift+2 is the @ on my mac keyboard. the windows key is the apple command key. the alt key is the option key.
You could try one of these keyboard mapping programs.
Pick a key you want to change. Find out what the keyboard shortcut is. Map to what you need. Isn't page back something line command+[ in firefox? Use Full Key Codes to find out the numeric value for the key.
iKey is a front end program that simulates typing and mouse movements. I use iKey to remap the Function keys.
"iKey is an automation utility, a program that creates shortcuts to accomplish repetitive tasks. In essence, an iKey shortcut is a little program in its own right, but you don't need to know the first thing about programming to create an iKey shortcut. All you have to do is put together three necessary parts of a shortcut: One or more commands that give the shortcut its functionality, a context in which it runs, and a launcher that defines how the shortcut is activated."
http://www.scriptsoftware.com/ikey/
iKey has a little more function then the previous free version called youpi key. For many years, I used youpi key before switching to iKey. It works fairly well for me in MAC OS 10.4 although not officially supported. The youpi key download is hard to find & no longer here.
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/11485&vid=75326
Examples:
I have the common programs that I use assigned to function keys. I have F4 assigned to Firefox. When I want to start FireFox, I press F4. When I want to switch to firefox, I press F4! Starting & switching to an application in Mac OS are the same thing in Mac OS.
Here is an example of to assign volumn control to a function key.
http://discussions.apple.com/message.jspa?messageID=10361085#10361085
Here is my script for listing my application folder. I have it assigned to function-key 6.
!http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2689/4292832695_f3a8f1122e.jpg!
tell application "Finder"
open folder "Applications" of startup disk
select Finder window 1
set bounds of Finder window 1 to {-3, 44, 691, 545}
--set position of Finder window 1 to {33, 44}
set position of Finder window 1 to {60, 45}
activate
end tell
The second portion of this script was generated in the script editor record mode. After I recorded the script and did some editing, I copy the script to ikey/youpi key.
Full Key Codes
http://download.cnet.com/Full-Key-Codes/3000-2094_4-44175.html
Spark
"Spark is a powerful, and easy Shortcuts manager. With Spark you can create Hot Keys to launch applications and documents, execute AppleScript, command iTunes, and more... You can also export and import your Hot Keys library, or save it in HTML format to print it. Spark is free, so use it without moderation!"
http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/macosx/22675
Mac OS X remap or rename keyboard keys
by vivek
So how do you remap or rename keyboard keys under Mac OS X?
Simply use DoubleCommand software. It is a free program
http://theos.in/apple/download-doublecommand-to-remap-keyboard-keys/
Keyboard Maestro is a powerful macro program for Mac OS X (including Tiger and Leopard) which has received glowing reviews. Keyboard Maestro will take your Macintosh experience to a new level in “Ease of Use”. With Keyboard Maestro you can design a custom action sequence with your own shortcuts and use them at any time, you can navigate through running applications and open windows with Program Switcher, and you can work with an unlimited number of clipboards - all by pressing simple keystrokes.
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This procedure is a diagnostic test. It’s unlikely to solve your problem. Don’t be disappointed when you find that nothing has changed after you complete it.
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yeah I use a windows keyboard both in OS X and in windows on my imac I pref the split ms type of keyboard over the tiny apple keyboard and I pref the razor mouse so those are my main input sources in both yosemite and windows8.1
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How can I fold the screen over, like you would do to use the machine as a tablet, but place it screen down to use the keyboard on the desk with a 27" monitor? Right now the keyboard deactivates when I fold the screen all the way over.
The screen res is QHD but the screen is ONLY 13" so on the ultrabook you wont be able to read it well when 2 screens are side by side.
If you plan to put 2 screens side by side on external monitor/TV, it will depend on the resolution of your monitor/TV as to how much you can see.
I dont think this is the right choice unless you travel a lot, write while travelling, watch movies, listen to songs etc. casual stuff.
If you really want a ultrabook, you cannot go wrong with this, its beautiful, artistic and powerful enough for your daily tasks. The keyboard is great IMO but it has less feedback since the device is so thin, so that is a personal preference.
I will get back to you again in the evening.
(Also, Surface is an option for you with similar price, I dont like it coz the keyboard costs extra and is just a lousy one. Personally it has ugly looks)
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I want to use two keyboards, each with a different language. Is this possible?
I work in Norway and use a Norwegian keyboard and keyboard layout for most daily activities. However, I code quite a bit and the Norwegian keyboard/layout is ridiculously inefficient for this. Is it possible to have two keyboards linked up to my iMac at the same time, one with a Norwegian keyboard and layout, and one with an English keyboard and layout?
clevergoat wrote:
Should also note, this is of course only useful if I don´t have to use a keyboard shortcut to switch languages as well. Cheers.
Right, and that is always required. Having two keyboards linked up is in that regard no different than just switching between Norwegian and English layouts on a single keyboard.
I have read that the app Keyremap4macbook may be able to adjust behavior depending on the active hardware keyboard. You may want to look at that.
Or create a custom layout that gives you what you need for programming with the normal Norwegian layout using
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I am using a dual OS, Mac & Vista. The Mac USB keyboard works occasionally with Vista. It may work for a few minutes then stop completely. I loaded the Bootcamp drivers with Vista as instructed. Is there and updated driver that will allow me to use the Mac Keyboard with Vista? Vista has no answers.
Just to update anyone interested, I installed Vista and MCE separately without using BootCamp. Just like a regular PC. I did not know it was possible I found it by accidentally. After which I installed the drivers and am currently using the Mini as an HTPC. I don't have osx installed on it. everything works perfectly. no problems at all. I think BootCamp creates more problems.
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