Getting To Know Various Types Of Computer Keyboards That Can Be USED For Various Needs

Illustration of Qwerty's keyboard on the laptop (photo: dock. Unsplash)

YOGYAKARTA Did you know that there are various types of computer keyboards made for the benefit of their users?

Computer keyboards are hardware consisting of various buttons that have their respective functions. The most common buttons on the keyboard consist of letters, numbers, symbols, and directions. Keyboards are connected to CPU (Central Processing Unit).

Along with technological developments, the keyboard is increasingly diverse according to its functions, level of comfort, and so on. For more details, here is information regarding the type of computer keyboard.

This type is mostly used by the public, both on PC and laptop devices. Called the qwerty keyboard because the top letter layout begins with the letters Q, W, E, R, and T buttons.

This type was first created in 1878 by Christopher Sholes. The purpose of creating this keyboard is for the convenience of users when typing. Keyboard qwerty puts a burden more on the left hand than the right hand.

The Dvorak keyboard was created by August Dvorak and first appeared in 1932. This type is claimed to be more ergonomic and 10 to 15 percent more efficient than the qwerty keyboard.

This type of keyboard was introduced 60 years after the QWERTY keyboard. The Dvorak is designed to make 70 percent of its beats fall on the home row. The composition of this keyboard is "A-O-E-U-I-O" which is located in the second row (center) of the keyboard. The composition of the Dvorak is mechanically arranged so that the workload of the right hand is more numerous than other hands.

The structure of the ergonomic keyboard varies depending on the factory that produces it. But in general, the location of the buttons is designed as well as possible by considering the natural position of the human finger when typing.

Several factories have compiled this keyboard to be straight, some have divided it into two groups. This type of keyboard usually also includes a crystal rest or an wrist pad to put a comfortable foundation on the hands.

The physical design of the maltron keyboard is different from the usual keyboard because it is made a little more concave. With this shape claimed to be able to increase the speed when typing. In addition, this keyboard also provides comfort and minimizes Repetitive Stress Injuries (RSI).

This type of gamers keyboard is quite familiar among the public, especially those who like virtual games. This keyboard does not only have a typing button, but additional buttons that have certain functions when playing games so gamers don't have to press the combination button when playing games. In addition, the keyboard was also created taking into account performances in the form of LEDs and backlight lights to clarify the button.

This keyboard has a unique shape because the keyboard is divided into two parts that are separated by a 15-degree angle and are made tilted down. The position of the buttons is made closer to the table, thus increasing comfort when typing. However, some users think the shape of this keyboard is less efficient when used and needs more space.

For those of you who work more with spreadsheets, accounting, or financial-related things, they are suitable for using numerical keyboards. This typeboard only has numbers and an arrow key. The function of this keyboard is to enter numbers. The key is also closer so that it speeds up work.

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