Something’s wrong with your keyboard? This simple post will show you how to use computer without keyboard on Windows 10.
Reasons Why your Keyboard is not Working (for desktop users)
1. Your keyboard cable is not connected to your CPU. Check your cable port if it is plugged-in. This simple thing must not overlooked.
2. Damaged/Broken keyboard cable. Sometimes, this is the cause. I heard from a friend before that his expensive gaming keyboard cable was eaten by a cockroach.
3. Input/USB port on your Desktop or Laptop is badly damaged due to normal wear and tear.
4. Damaged keyboard hardware. Children more often than not do not care about your input device.
Immediate Solution
Activate on-screen keyboard desktop app. Look for the window button on the lower left button of your screen.
1. Click the Window Button.
2. Go to Settings.
3. Look for Ease of Access then click it.
4. Go to Keyboard.
5. Enable Use the On-Screen Keyboard option.
6. A pop-up On-Screen Keyboard Desktop Application will appear.
This walkthrough video will guide you.
Temporary Remedy for Laptop Users
Get an extra keyboard then plugged it in the USB port. Windows 10 operating system will auto detect the hardware then installs a driver for immediate use.
Conclusion
Using on-screen keyboard is not a permanent fix to a common problem. Replace your hardware with a new working unit if possible. You don’t want to use the on-screen keyboard all the time, it might cause some injury to your right wrist because of continuous use.
Using a computer without keyboard is useful to some, specially to those who are physically impaired or persons with disability.