Tag Archives: keyboards

Non-Mechanical Keyboards

Posted on November 14, 2015 by PC Fixer in Technology

As more mobile devices become easily available, issues with touch screens and keyboards become more pertinent for small business IT support. Even IT experts know that they have to consider aspects that may affect the functioning of virtual keyboards. “The world at your fingertips” has taken on new meaning with technological advances.

Virtual versus Literal

Some computer users still feel more comfortable working with an actual, physical keyboard, as opposed to the virtual keyboards that have become common with smartphones and tablets. The physical interaction between finger and object is as old as human existence, and so remains a factor in planning how we physically interact with devices. That said, the virtual keyboard... --

The Key(board) to Your Computer Kingdom

Posted on March 31, 2015 by PC Fixer in Computers, Hardware

One type of computer repair Los Angeles residents may be familiar with is that of fixing their computer keyboards. The keyboard is our primary means of operating most of our computers. Even though our tablets and smartphones respond to touch on their screens, they still also frequently use virtual keyboards for communication purposes.

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How the Keyboard Developed

Most people are aware that the keyboard they are familiar with on their computers and laptop was developed from the layout of the letter keys for the early manual typewriters. For the single finger hunt-and-peck typists, the QWERTY layout may be a mystery that they simply suffer with. But it was developed for pragmatic reasons. One... --

Bluetooth Benefits (Bluenefits)

Posted on November 05, 2013 by PC Fixer in Hardware, Technology

Nowadays just about all new computers, tablets, and smartphones come with a wireless technology built in called Bluetooth. Bluetooth allows for your device to sync up wirelessly to another device within 30 feet’s distance. Any LA computer repair expert can help you with all the technical details, but this article will cover the basics.

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Earpieces

This type of wireless connection has many different functionalities in the real world, but one of the most common uses is for earpieces used in tandem with smartphones. As there are still a lot of unknowns... --

COMPUTER DINING: Liquid spills on your computer

Posted on August 07, 2013 by PC Fixer in Technology

Knut has the worst luck, and he just doesn't understand it. He has a liquid spill to deal with on his notebook and now he is hating life. After all, you walk into almost any coffee shop anywhere and every single table is occupied by someone typing away on a laptop while they munch their scones and drink their coffee. You’d think it would happen to more people. He spilled his coffee all over his laptop. It’s a disaster, of course.

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And it is so easy to prevent. Just a few easy steps. The easiest solution, of course, would be to never have anything consumable close to the computer ever. No water or... --