So I place my phone on my keyboard whenever I am watching YT because I don't have the desk space to move the keyboard comfortably back enough and I like the extra elevation. However, I usually have my PC on as well and sometimes multiple keys get pressed and messes things up. It would be very inconvenient to unplug my keyboard or go through a bunch of settings every time. So I was wondering how I could set up something more convenient than that, like a macro or something. Thanks
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How can I assign a macro (or something similar) to disable keyboard?
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If you disable the keyboard, how would you enable it again? Its disabled.
It sounds to me like you need a smaller keyboard. Or perhaps a wireless keyboard that you could easily move out of the way.
It sounds to me like you need a smaller keyboard. Or perhaps a wireless keyboard that you could easily move out of the way.
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Hardware solution - get a USB switch:
One button press and your keyboard's off. Press it again and it comes back.
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One button press and your keyboard's off. Press it again and it comes back.
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