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jpendyman Author

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I got to a screen that says “Activate Mac,: but I can’t do anything.

The cursor is on the upper left, but I can’t get it to move. Does it matter that I’m using a trackpad and not a mouse?

Mac Studio, macOS 14.6

Posted on Sep 8, 2024 10:36 AM

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Sep 8, 2024 11:09 AM in response to jpendyman

Connect the trackpad to the Mac using the supplied lighting cable.

see > If you can't connect your Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, or Magic Trackpad to your Mac - Apple Support

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I got to a screen that says “Activate Mac,: but I can’t do anything.

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