On most physical keyboards, the Caps lock key size is relatively large. Because of its size and convenient position, we often inadvertently press the Caps lock key. We notice that the Caps lock is turned on only after typing a couple of letters, if not words. Luckily, Windows 10 offers a way to enable sound […]
Check Mouse And Keyboard Battery Level In Windows 10
Most of the Bluetooth devices come with their software to change default actions and provide information about the device’s battery status as well. For instance, I have installed Logitech SetPoint software to know the exact status and change default button actions of Performance MX mouse (MR0007), which I bought a few years ago (an excellent […]
Wake PC From Sleep Using Keyboard And Mouse In Windows 10
Waking the computer from sleep mode is fairly easy. You just need to press any key on the keyboard or move the mouse (on a laptop, move fingers on the trackpad) to wake the computer. But on some computers running Windows 10, you cannot wake the PC using keyboard or mouse. We need to press […]
How To Open Keyboard Settings In Windows 10
There has been a dedicated mouse settings dialog box in Windows operating system for a long time. We can install new mouse cursors, change default mouse cursor, adjust mouse wheel speed, change the click-speed, adjust the mouse pointer and change scrolling settings. However, for some reason, a dedicated section for keyboard settings was not present […]
Enable Or Disable Text Suggestions For Hardware Keyboard In Windows 10
All mobile operating systems out there support text suggestions so that you can type quickly and easily without having to type all characters. While Windows has been offering text suggestions on touch keyboards since the days of Windows 8, for some reason, Microsoft never offered text suggestions for hardware keyboard in Windows. Would not it […]
How To Adjust Backlit Keyboard Brightness In Windows 10
Most of the mid to high-end laptops today offer backlit keyboards. Backlit keyboards make typing easier at low light conditions, especially for those who cannot do touch typing. Backlit keyboards or illuminated keyboards can be turned on or off using keyboard shortcuts on all laptops. For instance, I can use Fn + Spacebar key to […]
Fix: Keyboard Not Working At Windows 10 Login Screen
Occasionally, when you at Windows 10 login screen, your PC’s keyboard stops responding or working. The mouse or touchpad continues to work without any issues. The keyboard doesn’t respond especially when you resume your PC from hibernation or sleep mode. This is a serious problem for users who need to enter a password to sign-in […]
5 Ways To Disable Keyboard In Windows 10
Why would anyone want to disable the keyboard on a Windows PC? Well, if you watch videos on your PC with your toddler, the chances are that you want to temporarily block or disable the keyboard to stop the toddler from pausing or forwarding the video by hitting the keyboard. Like its predecessors, Windows 10 […]
How To Disable Any Key On Keyboard In Windows 10
We have been asked literally multiple times to explain how to disable a key on the keyboard in the Windows operating system. Why anyone would want to do this is something of a mystery, but for those who want to disable a key on the keyboard in Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1 or Windows 7, here […]
6 Ways To Open On-Screen Keyboard In Windows 10
Not all PC users often use the On-Screen Keyboard present in the Windows operating system, and many would be surprised to know that the On-Screen Keyboard has been part of the Windows operating system since Vista days. Now that Windows 10 ships with a dedicated touch keyboard, most users don’t need to use the on-screen […]