As Apple users, we want some device features to reach others. And although in many cases the apple-bitten will grant this wish, followers of the firm with the necessary knowledge and tools tend to move forward. So if you ever wonder How would Touch ID look on Mac, there is already an answer.

They risked answering this question from YouTube channel Snazzy Labs. In a video that is just over fifteen minutes long, you can see how. content creator Quinn Nelson disassembled two Magic keyboards and designed and 3D printed a switch case. Of course, bringing it to life requires many more steps as shown below.

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The Touch ID sensor is the perfect complement to quickly sign in to the MacBook without a password. It was first introduced by Apple in 2016. Built into the power button, it has become a very important tool over the years. While Apple has sought a replacement, at least in the iPhone, it is one of the most valuable assets among Apple customers.

As can be seen in the video, incorporating Touch ID on a Mac was possible starting with an Apple keyboard, one of two external keyboards either built into Macbooks or the company sells. For this remove the fingerprint sensor key from them and create a separate Touch ID box.

The Youtuber started this time with the small keyboard that Apple sold, because his motherboard has a compact format that is more useful and less costly for this project. With all the elements in hand, Nelson put the components together to create a standalone Touch ID box. Works perfectly with both wired and bluetooth.

This time, Quinn, known for the incredible transformations of the bitten apple tool, shared a project that perhaps many can emulate. Something that is not always so simple. A few months ago, Snazzy Labs published the process to achieve it. Mini version of M1 Mac minireplacing and eliminating oversized components and 3D printing a case.