why is the pc keyboard setup the way it is?
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believe it or not, it was actually made to be inefficient, so that it took workers longer to type, so they wouldn't wear out the old typewriter machines used by the business\n\nfor whatever reason, that became standard, and personal computers used the same traditional, inefficient layout.  you can actually type in an alternative setup, called dvorak, which was made based on scientific study of common letter sequences, etc, and people can typically type much faster with the dvorak layout than with the standard qwerty setup.\n\nsee http://www.mwbrooks.com/dvorak/ for more info!
350007
It sounds like sticky keys is on.  Go to the control panel, under accessability and uncheck the sticky keys option.\n-Duo
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Standard computer keyboards have the @ above the 2 and the " above the '.\n\nThat's the way all keyboards are designed. I don't think there's a way to switch them around.\n\nI haven't seen the " above the 2 since the old mechanical typewriters.\n\nThis is the way it is now.  Every keyboard made is this way. I would really recommend getting used to it. It's not going to change.
955690
you need to get your keyboard replaced or your motherboard.  It's a short.  Call your manufacturer for more info to get it repaired.
950011
Using your 8 fingers and 2 thumbs.. the keyboard is laid out so that the most popular letters are easy to access quickly. QW ZX PL are all on the corners of the keyboards. All the vowels are under or above the 8 main finger positions (ASDF and JKL:)
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I would have to say one where the 'T' and '?' keys don't get stuck. ; )\n\nSeriously, I don't think it is necessary to have the best keyboard, just use one that meets your wants and needs. I prefer the ones that have media buttons and the large style backspace key (as opposed to the ones with the little backspace key that is as big as a letter key). You should pick whatever features you like--ergonomic/most comfortable, best looking (in your opinion), quiet keys, wireless/wired, and so on. But I don't think you really have to spend a lot of money; when it comes to keyboards, I think that good enough is perfectly fine.\n\nIf you are just curious, and aren't looking to purchase a keyboard; I don't think there is one keyboard that is the best. As I said above: it’s a matter of your likes and dislikes, and those can vary greatly from person to person. \n\nIn my opinion, the best keyboard is the one that I am using right now.  It isn’t the most comfortable, but it isn’t uncomfortable. It certainly isn’t the best looking, but that doesn’t matter to me. It isn’t quiet, but I don’t care. It isn’t wireless, but I have no use for that. It is the best for me because it is sitting in front of me now (so I don’t have to buy anything or plug it in), it was pretty cheap (it cost $16.67; and speakers, a monitor, and a Pentium 3 computer came free with it), it has enough media buttons for me, the backspace key is big enough, and all the keys come back up when I press them.
566335
I think your keyboard has some errors.
563032
guess its a faulty keyboard\n\ntry changing keyboard to find out , easiest remedy i would say \n\n- - - best of luck
511532
there seems to be something wrong with you space bar.. before you look for what ever it is youre looking for try hooking up with a keyboard specialist.. or head to the shop and buy a new one :|
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http://www.mit.edu/~jcb/Dvorak/history.html\n\nEdit: computerguy is wrong. The keys were not arranged to slow the typer down. They were arranged in a way that the most used keys and least used keys were near each other so that the most used keys would not get in each others way. Jeez, at least read the link before you make a fool of yourself.
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you have got loose connection of keyboard in your pc or u are using more then one device on 1 usb
489223
Verify that your keyboard is set to the settings for the appropriate country.  You may have United Kingdom settings instead of American.  Our keyboards are slightly different.
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Sometimes there are hidden keys.\n\nTry [Shift] + F4  (should be F16)
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Hey pal,\n\nIts better to keep your keyboard clean ;).\n\nCiao,
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The keyboard normally comes with a disk to help you with that. Failing that, download it from their site.
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Most mice (with the exception of the sqeeky, women standing on chairs type) have a rounded body with tapering front to fit the palm comfortably and to enable the easy use of the button/s.\n\nA keyboard generally slants toward you, so the keys toward the top of the board are protruding more and easier to hit.\n\n(oops. that was two.. me bad *slaps wrist*)
198058
Someone may have messed with your keyboard definitions.