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Oct 21, 2005
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Would it be possible to share an Apple extended USB wired keyboard (A-1243) and a Logitech USB wired mouse between a Mac Mini and a laptop PC (Windows 11 if I'm not mistaken) without any major shortcomings (as opposed to attaching a standard PC keyboard directly to the PC)?

I only need to switch the USB keyboard/mouse as the display part is already taken care of (using two different inputs of the monitor) -are there USB switch boxes to be found for this kind of use, possibly being cheaper than the usual KVR switches?

I also wonder if the above Apple keyboard's keys can be used directly with a Windows PC, not needing additional driver software or any special configurations? And if the keyboard differences (no "Windows" key etc.) means re-learning how to use the keyboard when using it with the PC?
 
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