Does Touch ID work on external keyboards with any Mac?

Touch ID on the Magic Keyboard works with Apple Silicon Macs only (M1 and later). It does not work with Intel Macs. The Mac and keyboard must be paired via Bluetooth for Touch ID to function.

Can I use a Windows keyboard with a Mac?

Yes, but the modifier key layout will be wrong. Windows key maps to Command, Alt to Option. You can swap these in System Settings > Keyboard > Modifier Keys. However, special function keys like Print Screen will not work natively.

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