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Computer Keyboards
Information about keyboard input devices for PC, Mac and other computers
3,006 Questions
Why are there different kinds of keyboards?
there are different kinds of keyboards because people don't think alike. in other words, some people prefer their keyboards looking that way instead of this. Or, simply because of their functions. it depends on the user. for instance, if you're at home; you don't need a wireless keyboard right. but if you're in a lab, it would be very convenient to use one cause you don't want to have wires everywhere do you.
Is there a good, ergonomic keyboard that is comfortable for people with small hands?
It seems to come down to preference. Some people really like the split keyboard and feel it is actually more relaxing on their wrist joints. Others prefer the traditional keyboard so that they don't feel they need to "relearn" the keyboard. No studies have been done to determine long term benefits.
Each laptop allow to remove its keyboard, go through the manual how to, remove the keyboard. Usually each key can be removed too, make sure that you know how to... Remove each key and clean with clean water, dry it before installation. Clean the keyboard body with slightly wet tissue, dry before installation.
Are you really too lazy to just turn it back over again?
What is the part of computer keyboard?
Computer keyboards many keys. All the different key are part of the following categories:
1. Control keys (like Ctrl & Alt)
2. Typing keys ( A to Z and .,?!£* etc)
3. Function keys (F1 to F12)
4. Numeric keypad (the number keypad on the far right)
Is there a laptop with a lighted keyboard?
If your keyboard did not come with a lighting option, there is no way to make the keys light up. There are keyboards out there that have illuminated keys that you can purchase.
How do you make a minus sign with the keyboard?
The button to the immediate right of the 0. no shift.
How do you write Hebrew with vowels on a computer?
The modern Hebrew keyboard includes vowels, but since they're not commonly used, they're not easy to get to:
- press Alt and Caps Lock.
- Then hold down the Shift key and type a number from 1 to 0 while your blinking cursor is inserted between two Hebrew letters which you've typed.
Why are the keyboard arranged?
Well this is an ambiguous answer but is on track. It has been found that the current QWERTY layout of the keyboard is optimised for humans when processing information:
The QWERTY design is based on a layout created by Christopher Latham Sholes in 1873 in Milwaukee
there are some contemporary alternatives:
instead having the sequence "DHIATENSOR" in the home row, these 10 letters being capable of composing 70% of the words in the English language. but to date they have not been widley adopted
Name 3 input devices and how they are used?
keyboard:- used for controlling the GUI as well as command Line.
mouse:- used for controlling the GUI.
Light Pen:- used for animation
Where is the enter key on a lap top?
What do you do if a key sticks on your keyboard?
The keys on your keyboard can be pulled up and carefully cleaned. You also clean the surface the keys are attached to, avoiding any electronic components visible. You must be careful when removing the keys, you could damage the locking mechanism. I would suggest a forum for your exact model of computer. That will let you know how your keys connect and the best way to remove them. You could also attempt to blow out the keyboard with air, cleaning out dust and dislodging any tiny object that may have gotten stuck under a key. They sell the air in most stores.
How do you clean your keyboard?
Turn off your computer (so you won't hurt anything). Then, run your rag over keyboard. Use rag to get in between cracks. You can also use Clorox bleach clothes to keep your keys and mouse clean and disinfected.
Turn the Keyboard over and support it at an angle and pond on the back side. You will be amazed at what comes out.
Department stores such as Walmart, Best Buy, Target, and K-Mart, sell air cans. They have a thin straw that you can attach to the nozzle to get out any dust that you may have in your keyboard. The can looks like an aerosol can.
Look at the keyboard, move you arm, take your finger and hit the k then the e then the y then the b then the o then the a then the r then the d. Very difficult, it takes a lot of training to master typing keyboard, I know.
This type of keyboard is useful in fast food restaurants?
The type of keyboard that is useful in fast food restaurantsis called the Concept Keyboard. The concept keyboard usually has images on it for easy navigation.
Where does the name 'QWERTY keyboard' come from?
Before the answer, here is something you can try at home. Type 'QWERTY.' Notice the placement of those letters on your keyboard?
Most likely, it came from the top six keys, starting with leftmost: they read exactly 'q', 'w', 'e', 'r', 't', 'y'. It is used to identify the "standard", canonical layout (as opposed to Dvorak keyboards).
How this layout was designed is a historical matter.
Back when people used typewriters, the keys were grouped alphabetically. This caused problems, however, because this meant that the most common letters were groped together. Back in those days, the typewriters were mechanical, and the hammers that printed the letters constantly became jammed. Thus the 'qwerty' keyboard was invented to space the most common letters away from each other. When word processing became electronic, the keyboard layout was so widespread that it would have been inefficient for people to learn how to type again.
