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I recently picked up a nice 2012 iMac for my son to replace his aging 2008 model. It came configured as though it was a new out-of-the-box machine. I paired it with a bluetooth Apple keyboard, mouse and a Logitech Bluetooth receiver for his really nice Klipsch speakers.
His keyboard kept losing its connection intermittently and he called me over to fix the problem (he was using standard Duracell and Energizer AA batteries. Using rechargeable AA batteries has solved the problem. At least he's getting much better battery life now).
When we go to the Bluetooth menu, there's a list of maybe 200 or more keyboards and mice listed, many of them "named" for whomever used them and previously had them paired to this iMac. Most simply have cryptic numbers. I've tried everything I can think of to trim that menu down and have had no success. I'm sure it's something simple that I've overlooked or am forgetting about.
By the way, when he does "lose" his keyboard or mouse, it's because he neglects to check the battery status in his System Prefs. Reconnecting is frustrating when there's such a long list to wade through to find his devices. I've long used rechargeable batteries with great success and long life. Regular non-rechargeable batteries won't last more than a couple of days with any of our bluetooth keyboards or mice.
Forgot to mention he's running Yosemite and refuses to let me upgrade him to El Capitan OR Sierra.
Thanks for any help.
His keyboard kept losing its connection intermittently and he called me over to fix the problem (he was using standard Duracell and Energizer AA batteries. Using rechargeable AA batteries has solved the problem. At least he's getting much better battery life now).
When we go to the Bluetooth menu, there's a list of maybe 200 or more keyboards and mice listed, many of them "named" for whomever used them and previously had them paired to this iMac. Most simply have cryptic numbers. I've tried everything I can think of to trim that menu down and have had no success. I'm sure it's something simple that I've overlooked or am forgetting about.
By the way, when he does "lose" his keyboard or mouse, it's because he neglects to check the battery status in his System Prefs. Reconnecting is frustrating when there's such a long list to wade through to find his devices. I've long used rechargeable batteries with great success and long life. Regular non-rechargeable batteries won't last more than a couple of days with any of our bluetooth keyboards or mice.
Forgot to mention he's running Yosemite and refuses to let me upgrade him to El Capitan OR Sierra.
Thanks for any help.