How do I Change the Function of Computer Keyboard Buttons?
Computer keyboards might seem like standardized devices that can't be amended, but keyboard remapping software allows a user to change what any key on a keyboard does. With keyboard remapping software, pressing keys in combination can perform a specific function. If there are unused keys on the keyboard, they can be used for tasks such as controlling volume or opening a specific web browser.
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Instructions
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Keyboard Remapping Software Choices
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Download and install Keystroke Converter (Shareware; see Resources for the link). After installation, click "Start," then "All Programs," then locate Keystroke Converter and open it. Click "Add," then press a key you want to remap. The program will then ask you to choose another key. You can enable or disable the custom keyboard at any time, or modify it.
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Download and install KeyTweak (Freeware; see Resources for the link). Once installed, click "Start," then "All Programs," then the "KeyTweak" folder and then "KeyTweak." This will launch the software. Click "Half Teach Mode" or "Full Teach Mode," then start entering keys on the keyboard and specifying what you want them to do. You can save the custom keyboard layout and go back to the original layout at any time.
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Download and install Key Transformation (Shareware; see Resources for the link). Double-click the desktop item once it has been installed, click "Enable," and then click "Add Self Key" to begin customizing the keyboard layout. You can sequence keys or add special operations to go with software, depending on your needs.
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