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Function keys not working

Posted on March 23, 2024March 11, 2024 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot misbehaving Function keys and find a simple fix.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Hardware & Peripherals, I've Always Wanted To Know..., UncategorizedTagged f lock, function keys, function lock, keyboard, num lockLeave a comment

How to keep your keyboard clean

Posted on September 9, 2023August 28, 2023 by cynmackley
flat lay photography of apple magic keyboard mouse and mug filled with coffee beside beans

eeping your keyboard clean is essential for maintaining its functionality and prolonging its lifespan. Here are some tips to help you keep your keyboard clean:

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, UncategorizedTagged cleaning, cleaning your keyboard, keyboardLeave a comment

Back to basics: use keyboard shortcuts

Posted on June 24, 2023June 17, 2023 by cynmackley

We break down the basics of keyboard shortcuts and offer a helpful tip if you have issues holding down the keys.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, I've Always Wanted To Know..., Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Windows 10, Windows Tricks & TipsTagged keyboard, Keyboard Shortcuts, shortcuts, sticky keys, typingLeave a comment

Free download ends caps lock confusion

Posted on July 25, 2022July 15, 2022 by cynmackley

Keyboard LEDs -A great, free download that can end caps lock confusion.

Posted in Computer Terms, Free Downloads, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, UncategorizedTagged CAPS LOCK, Free Programs, keyboard, keyboard LEDs, num lock, scroll lockLeave a comment

Use the number keypad as a mouse pointer

Posted on July 8, 2022June 25, 2022 by cynmackley

Use the number keypad as a mouse pointer.

Posted in Cyn's Tech Tips, Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged ease of access, keyboard, Mouse, touchpad, use numeric keypad as mouse1 Comment

Caps lock indicator – audio cue

Posted on May 12, 2022April 30, 2022 by cynmackley

Learn how to make Windows 10 signal you when you activate caps lock num lock, or scroll lock.

Posted in Shortcuts & Keyboard Tricks, Uncategorized, Windows 10Tagged CAPS LOCK, caps lock indicator, keyboard, Windows 101 Comment

Swipe keyboard in Windows 10

Posted on May 14, 2019April 13, 2019 by cynmackley

Check out the new Swiftkey keyboard in Windows 10.

Posted in Computer Terms, Cyn's Tech Tips, Windows 10Tagged keyboard, swiftkey, swipe keyboard, Windows 10Leave a comment

Windows Emojis show in Black & White

Posted on January 25, 2019January 10, 2019 by cynmackley

We troubleshoot the Windows emoji keyboard.

Posted in Quick Tips, Windows 10Tagged emoji keyboard, incredimail, keyboard, Windows 103 Comments

Tap: the keyboard & mouse you wear on your hand.

Posted on November 24, 2017November 22, 2017 by cynmackley

Check out Tap wearable keyboard, the cool new device that turns any surface into a keyboard and mouse.

Posted in Computer Terms, Hardware & Peripherals, Smartphones, UncategorizedTagged bluetooth keyboard, keyboard, mobile keyboard, Mouse, tap keyboard, wearable keyboard2 Comments

How Do IGet To The Second Layer On My iPad Keyboard?

Posted on August 26, 2014 by cynmackley

Fran needs a little help finding the second layer of her iPad keyboard. We show her how it's done in this quick tip.

Posted in iOSTagged apple, ios, ipad, keyboard, quick tip, tabletLeave a comment

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