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		sen 5 days ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Why doesn't Apple make a standalone Touch ID? I’ve been griping over this for years now. I get pretty bad RSI so like using a split mechanical keyboard for coding, but I also use long/complex passwords so I like using Touch ID too. It dumbfounds me that you can’t get a Touch ID pad or even a numpad with Touch ID to sit next to aftermarket keyboards.

czstrong 5 days ago [–]

I bought a used Magic Keyboard on eBay for about $50 to sit within reach of my mechanical keyboard. Considered mounting it under my desk but haven’t bothered yet.

cherioo 5 days ago | [–]

I just bought the same and planning to break out just the touch id to put into a 3D printed enclosure. Expensive hobby…

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