What are 3 advantages of a keyboard?

Answer 1

One disadvantage to using a keyboard on a laptop is the fact that it is stationary. With a desktop, your keyboard is movable.

Answer 2

One disadvantage to using a keyboard on a laptop is the fact that it is stationary. With a desktop, your keyboard is movable.

Answer 3

One disadvantage to using a keyboard on a laptop is the fact that it is stationary. With a desktop, your keyboard is movable.

Answer 4

the caps lock (you forget its on) the numpad (you dont use it) the tab button (its hard to understand!.. you dont use it anyway) - [ Another answer ] - If not wireless, keyboards can cause another wire or two to bulk up any workplace or computer-space. They keyboard itself can take up space, too. If wireless, multiple keyboards (in use at the same time) can cross paths in frequencies, resulting in stunned, confused users. Also, keyboards can (but not always do) have slight interference with rare frequency channels. Along with that, they can be annoying when trying to type long documents, due to the arrangement of the alphabet on the keyboard (Sometimes called the "QWERTY" format). But when a person becomes enhanced with their keyboarding skills, it can be annoying to people around them; keyboards can be awfully noisy!

Answer 5

The usage of computer keyboards can cause repetitive strain injury which is impossible to treat later. Ergonomic keyboards and keyboard layouts like Dvorak are recommended for the use by touch typists where possible to minimize associated risks. Regular keyboards can also be converted to Dvorak with keyboard stickers and software like Microsoft Keyboard Layout Creator.

Answer 6

the ergonomic keyboard can cause pain to your upper arms because of its position.

Answer 7

Qwerty made sense for the mechanical typewriters, by placing most frequently used letters spaced apart. These days we'd be better of having the most frequently used letters clumped together.

Answer 8

Keyboards have special keys that preform special functions. The arrow keys can be used to move the cursor on the monitor. Keyboards come with the computer.