on-screen keyboard

  1. Windows 11 Xbox Button Gets Three-State Mapping: Game Bar, Task View, Power Off

    Microsoft’s quiet tweak to the Xbox controller on Windows 11 — making a long press of the central Xbox button open Task View while preserving a tap for Game Bar and a sustained hold to power the controller off — is small in code but large in intent, signaling a deliberate push toward...
  2. Master Mouse Keys: Keyboard-Driven Pointer Control in Windows

    Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest and most practical accessibility tools: it lets you steer the mouse pointer using the numeric keypad, perform clicks, double‑clicks, and drag‑and‑drop — all from the keyboard. Microsoft’s original support documentation dates back to Windows 7 and spells out...
  3. Mastering Mouse Keys: Keyboard-Driven Pointer Control in Windows

    Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...
  4. How to Enable and Troubleshoot the Numpad in Windows 11: A Complete Guide

    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...
  5. Maximizing Accessibility in Windows 11: Innovative Features for Everyone

    Windows 11 continues to make strides in accessibility, and while these features were originally designed for users with specific needs, they have quickly proven their worth for everyone. From managing your daily tasks hands-free to customizing even the tiniest details of your visual interface...
  6. Windows 11’s Game-Changing On-Screen Keyboard and STALKER 2 Documentary Insights

    In an era when versatility and innovation are the names of the game, Microsoft and the gaming world are proving that fresh ideas can emerge from unexpected places. Whether you're immersed in the latest Windows 11 experience or keeping an eye on the gaming industry's trials and tribulations...
  7. Revolutionizing Gaming: New On-Screen Keyboard for Xbox Controllers in Windows 11

    Windows 11 gamers, rejoice! Microsoft is set to level up your game controller experience with a fresh on-screen keyboard design tailored specifically for Xbox controllers. If you’ve ever fumbled through on-screen keys with your joystick—a process that feels as inefficient as trying to juggle...
  8. Enhancing Windows Accessibility: Key Features for Better Mouse and Keyboard Use

    For many users, the mouse and keyboard are the primary tools for interacting with their Windows PC. But not everyone finds them easy to use. Whether it's due to physical disabilities, visual impairments, or just personal preference, there comes a time when you might wish to enhance the...
  9. Windows 11 Enhances Gaming with Gamepad-Optimized On-Screen Keyboard

    The latest updates for Windows 11 have ushered in a plethora of new features, but none may capture the attention of gamers more than the newly optimized on-screen keyboard for gamepad control. Microsoft has rolled out this enhancement as part of its efforts to bridge the gap between console-like...
  10. Windows 11 Enhances Handheld Gaming with Controller Keyboard Navigation

    Windows 11 has taken a significant step forward for the growing domain of handheld gaming by introducing an exciting new feature—the ability to navigate the on-screen keyboard using a controller. This enhancement, particularly beneficial for platforms like the ROG Ally, Legion GO, and Ayaneo...
  11. Understanding the On-Screen Keyboard: Accessibility & Features for Windows Users

    In a world increasingly reliant on technology for daily tasks, the flexibility offered by systems like the On-Screen Keyboard (OSK) can often can't be overstated. This tool serves as a digital alternative to traditional keyboards, providing users with the ability to type and input text without...
  12. Introducing Gamepad-Friendly On-Screen Keyboard in Windows 11

    In an exciting development for gaming enthusiasts, Microsoft has announced the upcoming introduction of a new on-screen keyboard specifically designed for gamepad users in the latest iteration of Windows 11. This feature aims to enhance the user experience, allowing gamers to type messages...
  13. Microsoft Unveils Gamepad-Optimized On-Screen Keyboard for Windows 11

    Microsoft has launched a beta version of an innovative on-screen keyboard specifically optimized for use with game controllers in Windows 11. This new feature addresses long-standing usability challenges faced by gamers when typing using device controllers. Announced on September 3, 2024, via...
  14. Windows 11 Beta: Enhanced Typing with Xbox Controller for Gamers

    In a recent move aimed at enhancing user experience for gaming enthusiasts and everyday players alike, Microsoft has implemented a new feature for Windows 11 beta users that enables more efficient typing using an Xbox controller. This innovative setup is part of an ongoing effort to make Windows...
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    Windows 10 Is there an inherent problem in Windows 10 basic typing?

    When using the on-screen keyboard, if I type a capital letter immediately after an opening quotation mark, it screws up the computer so badly that I have to trick the computer into allowing me to save my work, and then reboot the computer. It appears to be a windows 10 problem because it has...
  16. Windows 10 Cant see device manager in gpedit.msc

    I got a brand new keyboard and decided to disable the keyboard on my laptop. I saw a tutorial telling me to go to gpedit.msc then go to administrative templates-->system-->device manger and disable smth from there then go to the actual decvice manager and uninstall standard ps2 keyboard. It...
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    Windows 7 invaild username / Password

    I have a user with a Dell desktop running Windows 7 Pro with a wired USB keyboard / mouse She reported to me yesterday that she was getting an invalid username / password when logging on. After some basic trouble shooting it was time for us both to go home. Next morning I received an email...
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 UI on-screen keyboard

    Hi, the problem consists that after the Win7 image installation on the computer screen keyboard, which has been previously turned off, appears on the screen. Is it possible to turn off the keyboard through the Windows registry or through the group policy? OS Win7 embedded x64. Thank you in advice
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    Windows 8 Laptop Keyboard and Mouse not working properly

    Laptop Keyboard and Mouse is not working properly now. Last time this occurred which was about 3 months ago, I reset-ed Windows 8 and it was all working again. When this occurs, in both incidents, I can't go to bios, can't enter password to login, can't open on-screen keyboard(except sometimes)...
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    Windows 8 Keyboard not functioning in browsers

    1. Keys do not work in Any of the Internet Browsers. Even the on-screen keyboard does not help. 2. Every time I double click a file, A pop-up "Do you want xyz to make changes to the computer ?" is welcoming me! 3, I click on any of the icons in the task-bar and a new window is opening. For...