Keyboard

Every time my Mac goes to sleep in Lion, I have trouble waking it again.

8 Alternate iOS Keyboard Apps

Posted 11/10/2011 at 6:28am | by AJ Dellinger

There’s a lot to love about the way iOS works, but sometimes you just need a little bit more from it. Take the built-in keyboard, for example. It gets the job done for texting and typing in shorter bursts, but for those aspiring novelists, businessmen with a presentation to finish, or extremely dedicated Internet forum trolls, the default keyboard may not cut it. Thankfully, there are a handful of options in the App Store that provide a functional alternative. From the keyboards for the socially addicted to the professional typist on the go, here are eight of the most helpful alternative keyboard options.

How To Fix a Mac That Won’t Wake Up

Posted 08/10/2011 at 2:30pm | by Cory Bohon

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We've heard reports of Macs falling asleep and having trouble waking up after an install of Lion. It might sound like something out of Sleeping Beauty, except without the Prince to kiss your Mac and wake it up. If you're having problems waking up your Mac, try troubleshooting it with these suggestions after the cut.

Apple Files Patent for the Perfect Keyless Keyboard

Posted 07/26/2011 at 11:54am | by Adrian Hoppel

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Steve Jobs hates buttons. While he may not like the idea of touchscreen MacBooks, one path to achieve his dream of a flat, buttonless future is a keyboard without keys.

It appears Apple just got another tap closer to realizing this vision.

Wow-Keys Keyboard Review

Posted 07/14/2011 at 2:20pm | by Nic Vargus

Wow-Keys didn’t need to be flawless for us to love it. The potential for awesomeness was huge: a computer keyboard that charges our phones and lets us switch between typing and texting is enough to get us seriously excited. So we were willing to forgive a few faults for that kind of functionality…just not this many.

Bluetooth Keypad WKP-1314 Review

Posted 05/31/2011 at 1:30pm | by Paul Curthoys

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I can finally dust off my Apple Wireless Keyboard and use it -- and it’s all thanks to LMP’s ingeniously designed Bluetooth keypad. For me, numpads aren’t optional -- reaching to the right to bash numbers, symbols, and that big fat Enter key is permanently hardwired. This clever keypad un-amputates the Wireless Keyboard by snapping easily but sturdily onto the edge of the keyboard, gripping it firmly enough to make the pair feel like one device.

10 Coolest Keyboard Shortcuts You Never Knew About

Posted 05/11/2011 at 12:36pm | by Cory Bohon

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Keyboard shortcuts are the lifeblood of many productive Mac users. Not only can keyboard shortcuts make for a nicer user experience and cut down on the time needed to do a task, they can also just be plain cool. Mac OS X has many shortcuts ready and willing to do your bidding, but also has many hidden and unknown shortcuts. That's why we've compiled a list of 10 of the coolest keyboard shortcuts you never knew about.

How to Clean Your Mac

Posted 05/04/2011 at 1:30pm | by Cory Bohon

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Whether you're selling your Mac or just doing a little spring cleaning, keeping your Mac clean not only ensures that your machine works well, but that it also looks good. From cleaning your screen, to dusting your trackpad and magic mouse, we've got you covered in this guide. Learn all of the tips for cleaning and reconditioning your Mac desktops and notebooks.

MagicWand Keyboard and Trackpad Connector Review

Posted 04/27/2011 at 11:00am | by Paul Curthoys

The second we laid eyes on the Magic Trackpad, we had one thought: “Please oh please let it magnetically snap onto Apple’s Wireless Keyboard!” Alas, it was not so, which is why we lit up again when we heard about Twelve South’s MagicWand, a simple-seeming doodad that links those two peripherals. Unfortunately, disappointment once again followed as the MagicWand can sometimes be surprisingly difficult to set up.

How To Create Keyboard Shortcuts for Apple Mail

Posted 03/28/2011 at 8:40am | by Cory Bohon

Many of us spend the majority of our day sifting through, sorting, and retrieving email. But when you're moving messages between folders, clicking, dragging and dropping becomes a repetitive annoyance. Fortunately, Mac OS X comes with the built-in ability to assign keyboard shortcuts. Read along to discover how to implement these shortcuts to bring your inbox to organizational heaven.