hoanghai549

Q: Can I change IMAC keyboard to gaming keyboard ?

I really like using IMAC but I do not like its keyboard. I do not know why but I am not a fan of IMAC keyboard. I want to know whether if I use an IMAC and I can replace to a gaming keyboard.

Posted on Sep 4, 2016 9:00 PM

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Q: Can I change IMAC keyboard to gaming keyboard ?

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  • by poikkeus1,

    poikkeus1 poikkeus1 Sep 4, 2016 9:47 PM in response to hoanghai549
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    Sep 4, 2016 9:47 PM in response to hoanghai549

    Yes, you can. There's a number of Mac-compatible keyboards available.

     

    http://www.macworld.co.uk/feature/mac/10-best-keyboards-for-mac-3590365/

  • by Camelot,

    Camelot Camelot Sep 4, 2016 10:02 PM in response to hoanghai549
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    Sep 4, 2016 10:02 PM in response to hoanghai549

    You can use pretty much any USB keyboard - they all follow certain set standards for keyboards, so plug it in and it should work - at least the basic functions.

     

    The exception to this - and this might be relevant to you - is the more esoteric keyboards that have numerous additional function keys beyond the standard keyboard setup. These need drivers that tell the OS what the extra keys are for. Some manufacturers provide Mac-specific drivers. Others build Mac-specific keyboards. You'd have to look at your preferred keyboard to see what drivers it might need.

     

    So at the end of the day, the basic keyboard functions should just work. Special keyboards might need a little extra help to unlock their potential.