For millions of productivity-minded users, the humble numeric keypad on Windows keyboards is an essential, time-saving tool—assuming it actually works when you need it. Whether for data entry, calculations, or even gaming macros, the numpad’s functionality in Windows 11 remains a critical...
I've tried to find a solution to this, to the keyboard not working when I start up my Surface Pro.
Mostly read on Reddit and there seem to be quite a lot of people with same issue and Microsoft only solution given being to send in for repair or replacement, but it is not a hardware issue. Some...
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In our increasingly multipurpose computing environment, laptops have evolved to yield more versatility. With the rise of external devices like USB keyboards and touchscreens, there are valid reasons for wanting to disable the built-in keyboard on your Windows laptop. Whether you’re a...
I have a Pavilion dv-6 2155dx laptop. Windows 7. It's worked fine until recently. I have rebooted many times No change. The ON/OFF bell seems to work ok but the number pad does not work correctly. It does "strange" things now. Some keys do "something" and others do not as follows:
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