MacOS – Mac’s internal Bluetooth no longer works; is it possible to use a Bluetooth-via-USB adapter

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My MacBook's internal Bluetooth stopped working.* My MacBook's System Information says "no information found" under "Bluetooth". Is it possible to use some kind of USB to Bluetooth adapter to connect with the wireless Mac keyboard and Magic Mouse?

* (The problem was not solved by doing any of the highest rated tips: restarting, reinstalling, etc.)

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Yes, you can. USB Bluetooth adapters work just fine on the Mac.

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