KVM switch resets keyboard options...

So I have an M1 Mac Mini and a Windows 10 PC. I use a KVM switch to switch my Apple Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad, my Magic Trackpad 2, and my monitor between the two computers.


Recently, within the past month or so, I noticed that when I switch to my PC and then back to my Mac, the Delay Until Repeat option in the Keyboard settings in the System Preferences gets moved to the next-to-the-longest setting, when I normally keep it on the shortest setting.


Every time I switch to my PC and back to my Mac, I have to go in and change that setting in System Preferences. It didn't always do this -- I've had this setup for a bit over a year now, and it's only begun doing in in the past month or so.


I'm running MacOS Monterey 12.1 on a 2020 M1 Mac Mini. The keyboard and mouse are *NOT* connected via Bluetooth -- they are plugged in via their charging cables to the USB ports on the KVM switch. I simply do not use their Bluetooth capabilities at all.


So, how do I get this thing to remember the Delay Until Repeat setting? It is growing quite tiresome having to change it manually every time I switch.


Thanks,

Mac mini, macOS 12.1

Posted on Sep 12, 2022 11:21 AM

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Sep 14, 2022 3:58 PM in response to Laurence5905

Greetings Laurence5905,


Begin by installing the latest available version of macOS by following the steps found here:


Update macOS on Mac - Apple Support


"Use Software Update to install updates and upgrades for macOS and its built-in apps, including Safari.


  1. Before continuing, it's a good idea to back up your Mac.
  2. From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Preferences.
  3. Click Software Update in the System Preferences window. Can't find Software Update?
  4. Software Update now checks for new software.
    • If Software Update finds new software, click Update Now or Upgrade Now to install. You might be asked to restart or enter an administrator password.
    • If Software Update says that your Mac is up to date, then no new software is currently available for your Mac model."


Take care.

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