Q: Can a netbook or notebook be connected to a desktop monitor and keyboard for use at home?
Q: Full-size keyboard is a keyboard that includes the number pad, all keys and qwerty layout (to my understanding) What do you call a keyboard that is smaller than a normal keyboard? (Example – a notebook keyboard)
I had a customer inform me that a notebook keyboard is not a full sized keyboard even if it includes everything. To my understanding a full-sized keyboard is a keyboard that can be any size as long as it includes everything. I understand that he means its smaller in size comparison.
Is there another term? Or is this term really this vague?
Q: When I turn on my computer the monitor comes on but the screen is blank and my keyboard also didn’t light up when I turned on my computer. What could be the problem?
Q: I’m having a right old problem with my laptop, which is running Windows XP. A couple of days ago the keyboard stopped working. Not only this, but every time I pressed a key, the mousepad would also lock up and couldn’t be used until I restarted the computer. I can use an external mouse via USB no problem.
I assumed it was a virus of some sort, so I ran a virus checker programme, and search and destroy, and ccleaner. They didn’t come up with much. So I thought, ok, I’ll just back up my files and reformat the computer.
I ran the recovery disc (the keyboard worked fine when the computer was in, what, DOS(?) I mean I could type in y or n to get the recovery cd running.
This didn’t help though. Now, I’m stuck because the keyboard doesn’t work when I’m on the welcome to windows startup thing, so I can’t enter any information to get windows started.
I’m assuming this isn’t a hardware problem, because the keyboard was fine when the computer was in DOS (sorry, I don’t know if this is the right term) mode. The keyboard doesn’t work in Windows, AND when I got inside the system recovery programme.
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Q: When I turn on my computer this message appears “windows could not start because the following file is missing or corrupt \windows\system32\config\system
you can attempt to repair this file by starting windows setup using the the original setup CD-ROM
select “r” at the first screen to start repair.”
Also before this screen another message appears that says that no Keyboard was found. I tried restoring my computer with the restore CDs but I need the keyboard to select things to start repair. Any ideas of how to fix this problem?
Q: My laptop keyboard and mouse pad freeze as soon as anything is typed on them. We have attached a USB mouse and it works fine. We’ve run anti-virus software and several spyware programs. Would this be caused by some type of virus or spyware that’s not being picked up by the programs I’ve run? It just started this afternoon.
Q: The cursor on my Dell Inspiron laptop is very erratic. I tried changing mouse settings such as speed and sensitivity, but that didn’t help! Can you diagnose the problem and give me a solution?
A: It sounds to me like your trackpad is dirty. Even if you wash your hands before touching your computer, your hands still transfer lots of oils, dead skin cells, and other contaminants to the surface of your trackpad. The sensors in your trackpad are probably mistaking these contaminants for commands from your fingers.
The first step for cleaning your trackpad is to shutdown your computer; this prevents the cursor from clicking on things in your computer as you clean. Then use a damp paper towel to clean your trackpad. Next, use a dry paper towel to absorb as much of the remaining moisture as possible from the trackpad. Even after using a dry paper towel, some moisture will remain on your trackpad. Since moisture is a kind of contaminant, you must wait about 5 minutes for the remaining wetness to evaporate. Read the rest of this entry »
Read Question HereQ: Some of my Dell Inspiron 1520 keys are doing strange things. Some keys are adding characters and some are not displaying what they are supposed to. For example, when pressed the “h” key shows “h6″, “g” key “g5″, “5″ key “g5″, and “6″ key “h6″. I don’t get it. I haven’t spilled anything on it but some of my keys are sticky feeling.
Q: Where can I buy a reasonably priced computer keyboard?
A: From my years of experience in looking for deals for computer hardware and of listening to my friend on where he buys his stuff I discovered Pricewatch.com. It is one of the best places to find inexpensive but good quality computer hardware including keyboards. Pricewatch.com is a gateway to different commercial websites for computer hardware. First go to pricewatch.com. Then look under input devices and select keyboards.
At the top of the next page will be a listing of keyboard filters that display each type of keyboard. Below will be a listing of keyboard brands. Below that will be a list of price ranges and below that will be a “What’s Hot†list of a few keyboards. The easiest way to start is to select from the list of keyboard filters the type of keyboard you are looking for. The keyboard filter list will also list an approximate price of the keyboards in that category.
Once you click on one the next screen will be a list of keyboards along with the website selling them. There will be a Buy button you can click on to be taken directly to that item on their website. There should be a shopping cart link to click to checkout. The site will have you register with the site prior to checking out. You can also go to the homepage of the site by clicking on the website link next to the price on the pricewatch.com page. Incidentally on this page you will also see the shipping charge for that particular item. I would recommend you browse different types of keyboards to not only find a good price but also to make sure you get the one you want. Pricewatch.com has insane deals and you might actually find a better keyboard than you set out to find. Good hunting.
