Microsoft Ergonomic Keyboard with Mac: A Review

The Microsoft Surface has function keys for pausing multimedia, skipping forward or backward in multimedia, increasing or decreasing volume, muting volume, increasing brightness or decreasing brightness, and several others. When setting up the keyboard, we navigated to the Bluetooth settings on our PC and selected the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard. The setup process was smooth and easy, with a prompt to input a numeric code and press enter.

The keyboard itself is designed for comfort and ergonomics. It's wide enough that your hands sit comfortably, but small enough that it's easy to reach for your mouse when you want it. Unlike some ergonomic keyboards that can hog space, the Surface is perfectly sized, making it ideal for those who spend a lot of time typing.

The Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard comes in a mid-size box containing the keyboard itself as well as a small white box tucked underneath it, which contains a product information pamphlet and quick start setup guide. To use the keyboard, simply flip it over and remove the paper slip from the magnetic battery compartment.

One of the key features of this keyboard is its ability to pair with Mac devices. However, out of the box, MacOS doesn't recognize the Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard as a keyboard. To get around this, you'll need to install Karabiner Elements, a key remapping tool that lets you intercept and remap keyboard input.

Once installed, you can swap both the left and right option keys with the command keys by switching to the 'Simple Modifications Keys' tab and making the necessary changes. You can then launch Karabiner Elements and go to the Devices tab, where you'll need to uncheck 'Apple Internal Keyboard / Trackpad'.

With these simple modifications, you can use your Microsoft Surface Ergonomic Keyboard with your Mac device, remapping the modifier keys by opening System Preferences > Keyboard > Modifier Keys and making the necessary changes.

Overall, the Microsoft ergonomic keyboard is a great choice for those looking for a comfortable and functional typing experience. Its ability to pair with Mac devices makes it an ideal option for those who use both Windows and MacOS machines. With its wide range of features and customizable options, this keyboard is sure to please even the most discerning typist.

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