Tag: keyboards

Kids of an ever younger age are learning how to use computers but are sometimes hindered by the standard keyboards, aimed at adults. Sit stand desks can be adjusted according to height and are designed to encourage movement and allow …

As A-T also affects speech, having IT equipment can help reduce isolation by enabling young people to keep in touch with friends using social media or email. Head movement tracking uses head movement to control the cursor. This can be …

Red switches are much quieter and softer and are best suited to gaming. Brown switches are what we’d recommend for most typists, as they have the satisfying tactility of Blue switches, minus the loud click. Available in a variety of …

In Windows, Shift, Control, Alt and the Windows key are the modifier keys that are held down while pressing the Arrow keys. In the Mac, Shift, Control, Alt/Option and Command are used. Our support team, Kay and Anne, are on …

To remove the list just move the mouse and single click the left button. There are lots of different styles of mouse, but most have a left and a right button. For symbols at the top of a number key, …

Voice recognition is a practical way of controlling your computer and a very efficient means of getting information down. Helpikeys is a customisable adaptive keyboard for people with learning and motor difficulties. It is also beneficial for people with visual …

Graphics tablets these require a specialist tablet to write on, but the pens they use are more pen-like than pen mice and generally more comfortable to hold. Touchpads are stationary pads operated by sliding your finger across the surface; clicking …

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