A wireless keyboard can be used to connect phones, tablets, or desktops. If you are looking for a wireless keyboard, you should consider durability, compatibility, and battery life.
What is an Ergonomic Keyboard?
This is a keyboard that has been designed such that it will minimize fatigue, muscle strain, and other issues. Such a keyboard is suited to people who type with both hands. The keyboard might have a V-shape, which means that the hands can rest at a better angle.
Below are different types of ergonomic keyboards:
Contoured Keyboard
The keyboard keys have been placed in two depressions, and the function keys can be accessed using the thumbs. With this configuration, you will slightly move your wrists and arms a little.
Split Keyboard
The group keys have been divided into two sections. With a split keyboard, you can adjust the angles. Fortunately, the keyboard can be tailored depending on the needs of each user.
Angle Split Keyboard
This keyboard can be likened to a split keyboard; however, the middle has been tented up such that the index fingers will be higher as compared to the little fingers as you type.
Handheld Keyboards
This is a keyboard that has been designed like a game controller. With this keyboard, you can move around as you type. Some variations have been put in place, and there is a trackball mouse which enables mouse movement.
Considerations
An ergonomic keyboard usually reduces muscle strain and other types of injuries. As for the ergonomic keyboards, the quality matters, especially when it comes to reducing the occurrence of specific injuries.
How to change keyboard language in Linux Ubuntu
To change the keyboard language, adhere to the following steps:
- Open the Settings in Linux Ubuntu.
- Click on region and language. The input and language settings will appear.
- Click the plus (+) sign that appears on the “input sources.” A list of languages will appear.
- Click on the layout to select your preferred keyboard language.
- Click on the add button.
- Move to the default layout, which is present at the top.
Switch between different layouts.
How to use a wireless keyboard
If you have never handled a wireless keyboard before, the following guide will come in handy.
Ensure the Wireless Keyboard has a Battery
If the wireless keyboard has an in-built battery, don’t bother with this step.
The Receiver Should be Inserted into one of the USB Ports in your PC
The keyboard has a unifying receiver. You will insert it into the USB port so that you can use the keyboard on your PC.
Turn on the Keyboard
There is an ON/OFF switch, which is usually present at the side or back.
Wait for the PC and Keyboard to Pair
When a dialog appears on your PC, you should confirm and allow the keyboard to connect. Once the keyboard pairs, you can start using it.
Test the Keyboard
Open a word document and test whether the keyboard is working.
If you encounter any issues, you should check whether the drivers are up to date. Other problems that may occur include the battery running out of power. You can replace the battery and update the drivers to solve the issue.