Simple Tips to Improve Your PC Experience

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22
Dec 2020

If you’re using a PC on a daily basis then you want the experience to be as simple and comfortable as possible. But not everyone knows how to achieve this. 

Consisting of numerous forms of software and hardware, the build of a PC can be a complex and confusing one. Thankfully, operating one is relatively simple once you understand the basics. But there’s still room for plenty of improvement. And, most excitingly, if you can improve the way in which you use your PC you will quickly become more productive. It’s a win/win situation and one that is more than worthy of your organization’s attention. 

All you need to get started is a handy list of simple tips to improve your PC experience. And that’s exactly what we’re here to deliver. 

Enhance Your PC Experience 

You can quickly start enhancing your PC experience with the following tips: 

  • Speed Up with a Solid State Drive (SSD): Long boot times are a frustrating drain to anyone’s productivity, but this problem can easily be consigned to the past. A traditional hard drive disk (HDD) is comprised of a number of moving parts; the motion involved in operating a HDD’s movable parts, naturally, takes time to complete. But an SSD uses semi-conductor memory chips instead of moving parts. And this significantly speeds up boot times and other disk operations, so upgrading to an SSD is a no-brainer.
  • Remap Your Mouse Buttons:  A computer mouse is set up with right-handed people in mind. But what happens when a left- handed person, or someone who has injured their right hand, wants to use a mouse? The answer is simple: they get frustrated and struggle to use their PC correctly. However, it’s possible to remap your mouse buttons through the Microsoft Mouse and Keyboard Center app. From here you can reassign different commands to different mouse buttons e.g. reprogramming the left hand mouse button execute right hand mouse functions.
  • Make Things Bigger with Magnifier: It’s not always easy, at the best of times, to see things on a PC screen. The information you need can often be written too small and take several examinations to read clearly. Microsoft, though, are aware of this and has designed the Magnifier app to stop you squinting at the screen. Located in the Ease of Access section of Windows Settings, Magnifier provides you with a magnifying glass icon which you can use to magnify any area of the screen you want. 

For more ways to secure and optimize your business technology, contact your local IT professionals. 

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Choosing New Keyboards for Your Business

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27
Mar 2018

People take keyboards for granted, but they’re one of the most important PC tools you can invest in. Accordingly, getting the right one is crucial.

There are so many keyboards available in the modern computer landscape that understanding which one you need can be confusing. Thankfully, there’s a keyboard for every scenario, so if you can identify your needs then you should be able to get the correct one. And, with the best possible keyboard available, you’ll soon find that your employees become more productive.

Let’s take a look at what you should be looking for when choosing new keyboards for your business.

The Types of Keyboards Available

The first place you need to start is by understanding the variety of keyboards that are available, so here they are:

  • Basic: The most familiar keyboard to most computer users, the basic everyday keyboard does exactly what it says on the tin. Providing all the basic features such as function keys, numeric keypads and a QWERTY layout, these are perfect for word processing and data entry.
  • Portable: Employees on the move may use their smartphone/tablet as their default computer to save size, but touchscreen keyboards are nowhere near as intuitive as physical hardware. And that’s why portable USB keyboards should be the default choice in these scenarios.
  • Specific Niche: If your organization works in a very specific niche such as video or audio editing, then a specialty keyboard may be the best option to go for. Coming complete with programmable buttons to automate specific functions, specialty keyboards also come with color coded buttons to increase recognition of the most used keys and sections of the keyboard.
  • Mechanical: For those who type fast with a light touch then mechanical keyboards represent a fine choice. Using mechanical switches and springs, the wear and tear on the keyboard’s components is significantly reduced and increases their lifespan. They’re also sturdier and provide an easier typing experience for those who have to type large amounts of text in a short time.

Keyboard Features to Look Out For

There are myriad options available for improving the typing experience, so make sure you keep an eye out for these features:

  • Connectivity: Whilst most modern keyboards connect via USB, there are still alternative options which may suit your needs better. Wireless and Bluetooth both provide suitable options for users who need a little more accessibility or, if the need arises, for giving presentations.
  • Comfort: Many people working with vast amounts of data and typing find that comfort is an essential feature in keyboards. Tapping into this need, keyboard manufacturers have designed a wide range of ergonomic keyboards which seek to provide the required level of comfort. Not only does this prevent wrist and hand strains, but it also increases productivity of employees.
  • Backlit: Certain employees may find themselves working in environments where light has to be limited e.g. certain hospital departments such as scan rooms demand very little light. However, this doesn’t mean that typing should be a struggle and backlit keyboards solve this problem quickly and effectively.

Naturally, every employee in your organization is going to have unique needs when it comes to using a keyboard, but there’s a solution for everyone out there. Just take note of the above and you should soon have the right keyboard to maximize productivity.

For more ways to secure and optimize your business technology, contact your local IT professionals.

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