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On-screen keyboard blues

Discussion in 'Tech Support' started by J22, Mar 2, 2012.

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  1. J22

    J22 Seventh Year

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    Mar 2, 2012 #1
    I fucking hate on screen keyboards. I spilt rum on my real one so until the new keyboard gets delivered I have to deal it taking half an hour to write a sentence.

    That I can deal with. The problem is that when playing games the keyboard disappears. Usually it wouldn't matter because I use a 360 controller but I just got Arkham Asylum and can't login to windows live.

    Anyone know a way to keep it on top? Or to login to windows live without it?
     
  2. Jon

    Jon The Demon Mayor Admin DLP Supporter

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    Protip; buy a cheap keyboard and keep it in storage for just this sort of situation. That's what I do.
     
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    Mage Chief Warlock DLP Supporter

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    Mar 3, 2012 #3
    I have one of these that I keep around for backup purposes. Came in handy the other day when my keyboard died, and I highly recommend you get something similar. Sorry that that is absolutely no help right now though.
     
  4. chriar

    chriar Third Year

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    If you have a smartphone or tablet you can try downloading airmouse or a different keyboard. Though it would be better on a tablet.
     
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    Midknight Middy is SPAI! DLP Supporter Retired Staff

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    You go to your neighborhood big box store where they sell cheap Chinese garbage, and buy a backup keyboard for like 5$, always keep one just in case.
     
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    Anarchy Half-Blood Prince DLP Supporter

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    Mar 3, 2012 #7
    What elvin) said. Everyone and their mom's should have one of those Dell ice cube tray keyboards that you can get 5 for a pound and Poundland.