Macbook Pro M1 typing is super slow

While I'm on a video call on zoom on my brand new Macbook Pro M1, everything I do on my mac becomes very slow - typing on Whatsapp Desktop client, typing in Slack, it all becomes SUPER slow. how come?

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Posted on Dec 22, 2020 12:24 AM

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Posted on Jan 11, 2021 5:50 AM

Hi MagenGuy,


Have solved this by using the dongle for the MX Keys.


I assume you are also using a headset for a videocall which is connected via bluetooth? I believe the bluetooth channel couldn't handle videocall / keyboard & mouse. So using the dongle solved the issue for me!


Hope this helps for you as well.



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Jan 11, 2021 5:50 AM in response to MagenGuy

Hi MagenGuy,


Have solved this by using the dongle for the MX Keys.


I assume you are also using a headset for a videocall which is connected via bluetooth? I believe the bluetooth channel couldn't handle videocall / keyboard & mouse. So using the dongle solved the issue for me!


Hope this helps for you as well.



Dec 23, 2020 7:39 PM in response to MagenGuy

Howdy MagenGuy,


It’s great to have you in the Apple Support Community! We gather that you’re concerned about the performance of your Mac. We're happy to suggest some troubleshooting that may resolve this for you. 


There are quite a few things you can check. To start, we suggest the troubleshooting steps from these two articles:

If your Mac runs slowly

If graphics tasks slow down your Mac


Take care.

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