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Articles relating to the various hardware devices and drivers that might be used to control or input data into your computer.
How do I configure the email button on my keyboard?
There are a couple of easy steps to take to configure the email button on your keyboard.
How do I control the mouse right-click functions in Windows XP?
In Windows XP there are a few easy steps to take to control the right-click function of your mouse.
How do I disable my laptop touchpad?
Whether or not your laptop's touch pad can be disabled depends on the software used to configure it. It might be easy, or it might be impossible.
How do I get NUMLOCK to default to ON in Windows 2000?
Making the NUMLOCK to default to ON in Windows 2000 involves a simple fix in an obscure place.
How do I replace my laptop keyboard?
Replacing a laptop keyboard is possible if you know what you're getting into. Through photos, I'll show you how I replaced my wife's laptop keyboard.
How do I turn off keyboard repeat?
The keyboard repeat rate can be configured in the Control Panel, but it usually can't be turned off there. I'll show you where to turn off keyboard repeat.
I'm having keyboard problems, can you help?
I get a steady stream of questions about keyboard keys acting up, looking for a software-based solution. More commonly, it's a hardware issue.
Is it dangerous to use a wireless mouse or keyboard?
Most newer wireless keyboards have good encryption on them and limited range. But, you should still know the danger of getting sniffed.
What's Dvorak, and why did my keyboard layout suddenly change?
If what you type isn't what you get, one possibility is that your keyboard is configured for the Dvorak layout. We'll look at how to check and fix it.
Why does the mouse on one computer move the pointer on another?
Wireless keyboards and mice broadcast their information in such a way that other computers might be able to listen in.
Why does the mouse pointer jump around the screen?
Fortunately for most cases, there is a simple solution to why your mouse pointer would jump around the screen.