If i turn bluetooth off on OSX, how can i be able to turn it back on so i will be able use my wireless keyboard and mouse? There are no alternative wired keyb and mouse in my possesion, so should i be extra carefull not to deactivate it?
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you would probably have to find a usb mouse or keyboard to do so. I'd recommend not turning it off, although the computer would probably warn you about it.
You don't specify what kind of Mac you have. I'm assuming it's not a notebook, since they have built-in keyboards and trackpads. You can turn Bluetooth on and off using only a keyboard, but obviously it couldn't be a Bluetooth keyboard:
- Command-Spacebar to search with Spotlight
- Type "System Preferences" which will be your top hit
- Press Enter to open System Preferences
- Use Tab to highlight Bluetooth
- Press Spacebar to open Bluetooth preference pane
- Tab to checkbox by "On"
- Press Spacebar to check or uncheck
- Command-Q to quit System Preferences
Then you would need to use a USB mouse or keyboard or connect via Screen Sharing (if you have that set up) to turn it back on. So don't turn it off!ok, well itsn a mac mini, purchased in Dec2009, so suppose i turn BTooth off then i cant type because keyboard and mouse are wireless...
It's a Mac mini. You're supposed to provide your own mouse, keyboard, and display. If that's too much responsibility, buy a different machine.
I suggest you visit a thrift store like Goodwill, and buy a used USB keyboard and mouse.
i dont see your point... i do have keyboard/mouse its just that they are wireless and if someone not knowing the bluetooth issue deactivates it then he cant operate the macmini (unless he has another set of wired mouse), or am i wrong?
System Preferences > Bluetooth
Click "Advanced" button.
Check the first checkbox:
"Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup when no input device is present"
If turning off Bluetooth is an ongoing problem, you can change the security of System Preferences to require a password to unlock every pane.
System Preferences > Security > General tab
It's difficult to suggest a specific solution when I don't know who you're trying to defend against. It's unclear whether you're accidentally turning off Bluetooth yourself, or whether someone else who uses the machine is doing it. If it's someone else, create a non-admin account for them and setup System Preferences security. It it's you, then stop doing that. Either way, a cheap wired USB mouse is cheap insurance.
Click "Advanced" button.
Check the first checkbox:
"Open Bluetooth Setup Assistant at startup when no input device is present"
If turning off Bluetooth is an ongoing problem, you can change the security of System Preferences to require a password to unlock every pane.
System Preferences > Security > General tab
It's difficult to suggest a specific solution when I don't know who you're trying to defend against. It's unclear whether you're accidentally turning off Bluetooth yourself, or whether someone else who uses the machine is doing it. If it's someone else, create a non-admin account for them and setup System Preferences security. It it's you, then stop doing that. Either way, a cheap wired USB mouse is cheap insurance.
It gives you a popup warning if you try to turn bluetooth off without a wired keyboard and mouse plugged in.