Corsair Keyboard and other USB devices

[AKIron]

Speaking of iCue. Don't know if this also applies to those using a flashed Corsair keyboard.

https://www.pcgamer.com/hardware/graphics-cards/you-might-want-to-hold-off-installing-the-latest-game-ready-nvidia-geforce-driver-if-youre-using-corsair-icue-or-bluestacks/

[AKIron]

Got my new keyboard. No more troubles with USB game controllers. $10 off coupon makes this Redragon K580 ATA a good deal for $55. Corsair is great but that issue was too much.

[Mayhem]

I would avoid plugging in USB devices that pull a lot of power (Ussually devices with moving parts or lights like USB fans and backlit keyboards and controllers) directly into your PC or an Unpowered USB hub. Even with a powered hub I would make sure it can push a lot of power if your device demands it.

I use a Sabrent 10-Port 60W USB 3.0 Hubs with Individual Power Switches and LEDs (HB-BU10) for my Virpil and Winwing Gear as most of it lights up. I plan on doing the same with a KINESIS Gaming Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical USB Keyboard (MX Silver) for the same reason .... it lights up and draws a lot of power for an input device.

[AKIron]

I agree with the power part. That can certainly be an issue. Right now I have the new keyboard (rgb), both arduinos, and the Virpil throttle all plugged into the same externally powered usb hub. More of a test really as I'll be plugging the kb into the MB. The issues I had with the Corsair is gone. I'm happy.

[AKIron]

You don't need a keyboard with macro keys to do macros but they are handy. A person might create a long complex password that nobody will guess and assign it to a macro key. Then for every passworded account use that password plus a few more keys unique to that account. That way you will have a virtually unbreakable password and if one account gets hacked the others won't be compromised.