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Im a total child in terms oft Linux distros. Since im sick of Microsoft i decided to switch my gaming completely to Linux (Xbox to Tower with bazzite, switch to steamdeck). Im quite happy that i installed the distro by my self and found the place where i was able to change the keyboard layout. Because i want to play in my livingroom form the couch i got a bluetooth keyboard. The mouse i already have connected perfectly the keyboard didnt. I tried finding a solution online but soon realised that i have to learn to read the Linux lingo.

Can please someone teach me or point me in the right direction were i can learn the basics. Treat me like i know nothing about distros (because i dont) and PC (because i barely do).

This is also to try the Linux community. Show me what you got.

Edit: First of all, im very happy how this turned out. You people are very kind. I did manage to connect everything and got it running. Now i need to find out why dota 2 isnt running smothly.

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[โ€“] OBK@sh.itjust.works 36 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Does the keyboard need to be put into pair mode first? If so, how are you then trying to connect it or pair it with your machine?

Just FYI while I am here: https://docs.bazzite.gg/ is worth bookmarking.

[โ€“] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 18 points 1 week ago

Yeah, sometimes bluetooth keyboards require you to enter the PIN pairing code after connecting to your computer. You should refer to the keyboard's manual, sometimes it's not super obvious that it's waiting for input.