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A keyboard is a peripheral/device that allows the user to issue instructions and information to the computer. The layout of the keyboard is inspired by typewriters, and have evolved a lot since then.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 14y agoa computer keyboard is a hard ware part of a computerwhich enables it to input numerical and alphabetical data
a keyboard is used to type in data.
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∙ 15y agoA computer that uses the keyboard, instead of touch. Touch screen computers enable you to just touch the screen and open files that way, without a keyboard or mouse.
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What is The computers input device?
keyboard
Is a keyboard part of a computer system?
Sometimes, some computers include keyboard input devices and some computers don't. It depends on the purpose of the computer.
What are the fundamental characteristics of computers?
keyboard, screen, mouse
When you play a midi keyboard does the sound play out of the keyboard or the computer's speakers?
the computers spekers hop helps
Do computers come with wireless keyboards?
Computers no.. id just get a laptop so the keyboard is attached to the screen.
Why is the schools computers not working?
Fault between keyboard and chair.
Newer computers do not allow you to boot without a keyboard?
You can boot with any computer without a keyboard unless you have multiple OS's installed and you set an option in your BIOS to where you have to select which OS you want to boot. False (to answer the question). Older computers refused to boot unless a keyboard was present. However, newer computers allow you to boot without a keyboard, and you can then plug in the keyboard after the boot. (taken from the "Notes" section - pg 458, seventh edition).
What is the main input device for most computers?
This would depend on what type of computer you are discussing...- For a personal computer (Desktop) or a Laptop this would be a keyboard followed closely by a mouse or touchpad.- For a tablet this would be the touch screen.
Does Handheld computers often have a specialized keyboard?
Tablet computers use an OSK (On-Screen Keyboard), usually supplied by the operating system or a piece of software that is supplied with the computer. netbooks, notebooks and desktop replacements have their own keyboard, and need an identical keyboard if you are looking for a replacement. mobile phones have their own keyboards, much harder to replace.
What is the name of the thing on the keyboard of laptop computers that controls the mouse?
It is called a touchpad.
What is a short cut menu on computers?
list the short cuts on a PC's keyboard
How do you type on your computer screen?
Use your keyboard and it will automatically type on your computers screen.
