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Q&A: Can I replace an old PS/2 keyboard with a USB keyboard?

Posted on January 15, 2022

Question from Angie:  I have an older Dell desktop computer that came with Windows but was long ago converted into an Unbuntu Linux machine.

I love this computer dearly and I don’t want to replace it with a new one until I absolutely have to.

The problem is I think that time might have come because the keyboard has a couple of essential keys (Backspace and Space Bar) that have stopped working.

I’ve checked at Walmart, Best Buy and Office Depot, but the only keyboards they sell connect to a USB port instead of the old-style PS/2 connector used by my existing keyboard. Will a USB keyboard work with this computer or am I simply out of luck?  [Read more…]

Q&A: Is there any way I can use an old PS/2 style keyboard with my new laptop?

Posted on August 3, 2018

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Question from Anita L.:  Hi Rick. I hope you can answer a computer question for me.

I’ve been using computers for over 30 years, but believe it or not I just bought my very first laptop. Yay me!!

Long story short, I love the laptop but absolutely hate the keyboard!

I know that I can buy a new USB keyboard and plug it in and it will work, but I have an old Cherry PS/2 style keyboard that I’ve had for many years. I’d really love to use that keyboard because I love the feel and sound of the mechanical keys.

The problem is my laptop doesn’t have a PS/2 keyboard connector. Is there any way I can make this keyboard work with my laptop? Some kind of adapter maybe?

Thanks for your help. Love your site by the way!!!

Rick’s answer:   [Read more…]




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