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simply remap the Caps Lock key...

Thu, 01 Nov 2007 21:37:21 +0000

Keyboard re-mapping software lets you assign the Caps Lock a different function or completely disable it. You can also assign a far-to-reach key the funcion of Caps Lock in case you really need it.

Of course this kind of software goes far beyond that. It can let you assign any key almost any function - changing a letter, launching an application, sending keystrokes, sending a command such as "maximize a window", etc.

Let's share in this thread suggestions for free- and shareware keyboard re-mapping software.

My own suggestions are:

freeware: http://www.serio-soft.com - it can change any key on any keyboard, thus it gives you full control over multimedia keyboards' additional keys. It's rarely updated and has a few bugs, but the biggest con for international users is that it is available only in Russian.

shareware: http://softboy.net/key/index.htm - excellent in features; has all the features of the freeware above plus more. I haven't used it for a long time so I cannot comment on bugs and support; interface is somewhat cheap looking.

Great Competition!

Mon, 18 Dec 2006 00:25:05 +0000

I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed looking through your designs! I only heard about the competition recently, so I didn't have time to enter a design of my own, but I've really enjoyed casting my vote. I hope that when the competition is over, you leave the designs up for people to browse through, they're really conversation starters!

Tab key on RIGHT

Sun, 15 Oct 2006 13:09:49 +0000

I use an internet-based DB program at work where I can't use "enter" when inputting numbers from numeric keypad on right. It is Very awkward to use the tab key on left side of keyboard. I have to leave the numeric keypad or hover over the tab key on left. Is there a way to assign the right "windows" key to be a tab key??

(Not sure if this is the right forum to post this, but I thought I'd give it a shot!)

How to do with minimal "revolution" ;-)

Wed, 27 Sep 2006 12:52:47 +0000

This project looks foolish. The most simple and natural way of solution of Caps-wrong-text problem is:
Just to add a function to text processors, which allows FAST changing of register of letters by pressing Shift+Caps on selected text. THAT'S ALL!!! ;-)
It's very easy to create such update pack for WinXP & Office, Linux, etc.
Or - create a small keyboard driver. And don't try to make it shareware ;-) You'll fail ;-)

DX1 by Dell and Optimus Keyboard

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 07:34:25 +0000

have you seen this one?

from the TechZone review:

DX1 Keys are assigned to match a single keyboard key, such as the letter "a", or to perform a more complex macro containing a series of keystrokes. Keys are also "application" aware, so as the user changes from, say, email to Photoshop, Keys automatically change to the macros for Photoshop. Even though Keys contain advanced electronics, they have no batteries and no wires; they communicate wirelessly with the DX1 pad. Ergodex’ "Molecular Velcro", an inexhaustible adhesive, allows Keys to adhere tightly on the Pad. A slight twist loosens a Key so it can be moved or micro-positioned for optimal placement.

This one is also nice: http://www.artlebedev.com/everything/optimus/ — you can create a custom mapping for the keys and keys appearance (LEDs on top of the keys) — somehow nicer than Xmodmap ;-)