can i use a usb port on this keyboard to connect to another computer (use two computers with one keyboard)??
i have two computers set up and i'm wondering if i buy a usb cable if i can plug the keyboard (or an older mac keyboard w. two usb ports) in and use it for two computers!! that would be SWEET!
- Asked by William P from San Francisco
- Mar 15, 2010
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Not without using a KVM switch. You need to switch it from one computer to the other.
Otherwise how would it know what Mac you are on at the time.
Search for KVM switch.- Answered by Darryl R from Williston
- Mar 17, 2010
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