Apple keyboard compatible with PC's?

nycxandy

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Is there anyway I can use current Apple keyboards on a PC? I've checked the Apple site and it says it requires a Mac OS. Are there any applications that will make it work for a PC?

Thanks.
 

nycxandy

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What about the special function keys on it? Is there a way I can enable/customize them?
 

imported_Lucifer

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The volume keys and the eject key probably won't work. But you should be able to assign those keys to do something. I know you can assign some keys on the keyboard to do certain things in the Mac OS.
 

imported_Lucifer

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The Mac OS has that built in. Not sure if Windows allows you to do it. If not, you probably need some sort of application.
 

Ricemarine

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I am using an imac keyboard (cause they are good for typing IMO), only thing that doesn't work is the power button.
 

ViRGE

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Keep in mind that if you use an Apple keyboard, the Alt/Apple(Windows) keys are flipped from where they would be if it were a PC keyboard, so it may take some getting used to.
 

Ricemarine

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Originally posted by: ViRGE
Keep in mind that if you use an Apple keyboard, the Alt/Apple(Windows) keys are flipped from where they would be if it were a PC keyboard, so it may take some getting used to.

Also with the fact that the imac versions don't have the delete button... So always plug in a spare :cool: