Most monitors don't have any ports or places to connect (insert) a keyboard, so you usually connect a keyboard to the computer (tower). If your monitor has USB ports and a USB cable going from the monitor to the computer, a keyboard can connect to the monitor. If you have an All-in-One computer, the keyboard connects to it, which some may mistake as the monitor. Can I plug any keyboard into my computer? I have heard of people trying to achieve this feat by putting a Raspberry Pi or Arduino between the keyboard and PC as a protocol converter. But I don't know of any "How To" guide for this. Sit stand desks can be adjusted according to height and are designed to encourage movement and allow people to work sitting or standing. They are a simple accommodation for people of different heights as well as wheelchair users. Desks are available in a manual hand-cranked or electronic version as well as smaller clip-on units that fix to an existing desk.

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Yes. When you connect an external USB keyboard to a laptop, it acts as a second keyboard, and both keyboards could be used at the same time. What if my keyboard has two USB cables? The second type talks the AT protocol on one side and the USB protocol on the other, being essentially itself a small computer that converts between the two. These will often look a little bit larger, but not always: Tablets can also be mounted on flexible arms viewing comfort, but this is not always practical, as they are normally controlled with the touchscreen. Lap trays and other supportsNo. Newer desktop and laptop computers have removed the older PS/2 port in favor of the USB ports. If you have an older PS/2 keyboard or PS/2 device, you can get a PS/2 to USB adapter (connector) like the one shown in the picture. This adapter allows the older keyboard to communicate with newer computers by attaching between one of the USB ports and the PS/2 plug. Many tablet manufacturers are beginning to produce a pen or ‘stylus’ as another means of interacting with the tablet and will allow you to make handwritten notes.

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The easiest (PnP) approach is definely using two adapters. The first one should be a USB to PS/2 (miniDIN) adapter; This one needs to be an active adapter, such as this one: Other equipment such as monitor-raisers and monitor arms allow you to raise the height of a screen. Laptop stands can also be helpful but may require you to have a separate keyboard and mouse. These fully ergonomic keyboards require very little movement of the arms and wrists and are designed to reduce the risk of RSI. Similar keyboards (with a non-QWERTY layout) are also available for single-handed users – for either left- or right-handed use.Edit 2: More info found on the electrical interface needed here. It seems its a not that easy but doable task to create your interface with the use of a cheap microcontroller. The connection between the microcontroller and the ps/2 keyboard seems straight forward enough but then from the microcontroller to USB is another story...

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There are two very different types of converters you might be dealing with in this situation. Wire Converter A compact keyboard frees-up desk space and allows you to bring your mouse (or other things you use) closer to your centreline, which helps to reduce the chance of strains by over-extending. Yes. All PC keyboards can be plugged into an Apple computer, and macOS will remap the modifier keys to work with the operating system. However, realize that although you have a PC keyboard connected, the Microsoft Windows keyboard shortcuts do not work with macOS. Also, if the keyboard has special keys or functions, they may not all work or activate with macOS. How to reinstall a keyboardIf you have a laptop computer, an external keyboard can also connect to one of the USB ports. If no USB ports are available, a USB hub would be needed. A separate number pad is normally used with a compact keyboard and can be moved out of the way when not needed. It can also be placed either side of the keyboard, which can be helpful for left-handed users. Keyboards with larger keys As they are smaller, compact keyboards can fit more easily between the arms of a wheelchair and are often more comfortable to use for single-handed users. Numeric keypads Ergonomic mice often come in left- and right-handed orientations and in different sizes, to ensure the mouse fits comfortably.