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Jun 29 2009   8:15PM GMT

Another threat to watch out for - Ants in the keyboard!



Posted by: Troy Tate
computer vulnerability, troubleshooting, hardware, hardware failure, diagnostics, research, computer peripheral, keyboard failure, keyboard

On Friday I posted a tongue-in-cheek type posting about a worm taking down a laptop. Not necessarily big news but something different to see as a risk to computing equipment.

Another similar story came to my attention today. It has to do with ants in a membrane switch type keyboard. Check out the article Ant Farm In The Keyboard. Hey… isn’t it about sharing troubleshooting information between peers? wink-wink - nudge-nudge

Thanks for reading. Have a great day and let’s continue to be good network citizens!

Mar 13 2009   6:25PM GMT

Friday fun - keyboards for blondes, Polacks, Aggies… hmmm… and me?



Posted by: Troy Tate
humor, keyboard, joke, equipment, product

Please don’t take this wrong but I think this is a very funny product. It is directed towards blondes, hence the pink color, but pick your favorite “intellectually challenged” individual (e.g. Aggie if you are a Texan like me) and it could be the best thing to get them for their birthday, anniversary or other gift giving occasion. Maybe the American Blonde Association of America will release this for use by other populations.

It’s the Keyboard For Blondes.

Some of the function keys include:

NO! - formerly known as ESC

WARNING! Size XXL letters - CAPS lock

Smart Blonde Button - Shift

THE BIG ONE: “I need my space” key - spacebar

OOPS! - Backspace

Way Up - Page Up

Way Down - Page Down

Hope this gets you laughing and maybe enjoying your work more thinking about creative key renaming.

Have a great Friday and thanks for reading!