New mac mini, could i start it up with wireless Microsoft keyboard?

[desireek]

Hi.

I have plan to buy the new low cost Mac mini to my mother.
Would it be ok to use it with a wireless keyboard and mouse from a Windows computer?

Is it something i need to install first or could i start it up with wireless Windows keyboard?

Just wonder if it would work or if i need to order a Apple keyboard and mouse also?

Thanks for reply

 

[ardchoille50]

One of the attractions for the Mac mini is that you can use almost any wireless keyboard and mouse with it. When I bought my Mac mini all I had was a wireless generic keyboard and a wireless HP mouse.. and they worked fine.

 

[desireek]

Thank you, thats great.

What about the cmd bottom? What would be cmd on a Windows keyboard?

 

[Crosscreek]

Thank you, thats great.

What about the cmd bottom? What would be cmd on a Windows keyboard?

This may help. https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/970299

 

[Sun Baked]

If you are used to using an Apple Keyboard, and don't read what is printed on the Command and Option keys.

You can always go to System Preferences/Keyboard/Modifier Keys and swap the Command and Option keys.

This will give you a normal Apple feel to these keys.

However, note that the swap only occurs "after" login.

So if you need to use a startup key sequence to repair your Mac, you'd need to use the "unswapped" version of the keyboard. Otherwise you'll be saying I can never boot into single user mode with a Microsoft keyboard ... works for me if I use the unswapped key placement.