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Computer Keyboards

Information about keyboard input devices for PC, Mac and other computers

3,006 Questions

Bus width affect a computers data transfer speed?

The bigger the data bus, the more data can be fetched in one go and processed, making the computer faster

How can symbols not represented by a key on the keyboard be added to a document?

magic.

Or something about holding down the <ALT> key while typing in the three digit ASCI code for the symbol you desire. Google ASCI Code and ALT and you'll find the list of them...

Is there a symbol for a check mark on apple keyboard?

No but you can find a symbol combination on the Word Processor.

What does the ms windows symbol on keyboard mean?

The Windows logo on your keyboard is the Windows key. It is used for shortcuts like opening the start menu, which you can do at any time by pressing the Windows key, and minimizing all open windows, which you can do by holding down the Windows key and pressing D.

What keyboard key or keys do you use to get a vertical bar?

The shifted back-slash key (not the slash key), usually located above the Enter key, will produce a vertical bar with most computer fonts. On the keyboard this vertical bar is usually shown broken in the middle. This is how that character looks in this font: |

In the standard ASCII character set, this character is ASCII code 124 (decimal), which is 7C (hexadecimal, or hex).

Keyboard shortcut to store text for repeated use?

In windows, Ctrl + C will store selected text in the clipboard (copy it) so you can use it later. Ctrl + V will paste the stored text into any location where you can enter text. You can use these shortcuts when you want to move text around or when you want to copy a block of text multiple times.

How can a n with the squiggly thing over it be created using the keyboard?

On a mac, it's option+n, then press n. On a windows vista, it's command+alt+164. And the "n with the squiggly thing over it" is called eñe (pronounced en-nyay).

You could also enter "Ctrl + Shift + Squiggly line (on upper left hand corner)" simultaneously, let go, then push "n".

Does the TI-84 plus have a QWERTY keyboard?

It does not have a normal qwerty keyboard, but all the letters of the alphabet are there.

What are the different type of keyboard?

The Difference Is That One Keyboard Has Numbers On The Right hand side. u press num lock to activate it.

What is the purpose of the AlphaSmart Pro keyboard?

The purpose of the AlphaSmart Pro keyboard is that it has a PS/2 port and an ADB port, which makes it compatible with Windows PCS and Mac's. Also, it has a feature called "find" which can search store text. Another purpose it that it is able to receive text from a computer by using a software called "Get Utility". Finally, it has a password feature. These are the purposes of the AlphaSmart Pro keyboard.

Why keyboard also reffered to as QWERTY?

The name "QWERTY" for our computer keyboard comes from the first six letters in the top alphabet row (the one just below the numbers). It is also referred to as the "Universal" keyboard. It was the work of inventor C. L. Sholes, who put together the prototypes of the first commercial typewriter in a Milwaukee machine shop back in the 1860's

What is the difference between database and files?

Files is any set of information or commands stored on your computer.

A database is a collection of "files" that are interconnected or along the same subject...think customer's account information.

While a database on a computer is a file, or set of files, a file does not have to be a database.

What are the keyboard notes for it's the final countdown?

1st part

Bb G# Bb D#

B Bb B Bb G#

B Bb B D#

G# F# G# F# F G# F#

2nd Part

Bb G# Bb D#

B Bb B Bb G#

B Bb B D#

G# F# G# F# F G# F#

F F# G#

F# G# Bb

Bb G# F# F D#

B Bb Bb B Bb G# Bb

How do you type in the symbol for liter using the keyboard?

Go to wikipedia, type litre and on th forth line there will be the litre sign (ℓ).

Just copy it and paste it where you want it to be.

What are ASDFGHJKl keys called?

These keys are often referred to as the home row on the keyboard.

Can someone post a facepalm made from the keyboard characters?

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Newer computers do not allow you to boot without a keyboard?

You can boot with any computer without a keyboard unless you have multiple OS's installed and you set an option in your BIOS to where you have to select which OS you want to boot.

False (to answer the question).

Older computers refused to boot unless a keyboard was present. However, newer computers allow you to boot without a keyboard, and you can then plug in the keyboard after the boot.

(taken from the "Notes" section - pg 458, seventh edition).

What is the name of the keyboard used by stromae?

He uses an Akai LPK25 (Laptop performance keyboard) small and efficient for "on the go" moments

Why the number 5 is marked in cellphone or computers and also the alphabet letters F and J on computer keyboards?

This is because they are reffered to as home keys, they are used for touch typing (typing really fast), also can help blind

A blinking vertical bar that marks the spot in text where a keyboard action will take place is?

..is a cursor. In text editing, this is sometimes called the insertion point or caret, which distinguishes it from the mouse cursor. Alternately, the mouse cursor is referred to as a pointer to eliminate confusion.