Many laptops eschew the numeric keypad to free up space, and some desktop keyboards have taken on the trend, too. If you want a specialised numeric entry device and have absolutely no interest in ...

Scroll around the screen using the numeric keypad Ever been stuck on a computer with a broken mouse? The good news is there’s another way to move your cursor around the screen.

What to know before you buy a numeric keypad Mechanical vs. membrane construction Most keyboards and number pads use a silicone membrane which creates resistance against the tap of your fingers.

If you use your numpad for several hours every day, it’s worth considering one with mechanical switches. Numeric keypad backlighting ...

There are various ways to utilize a numeric keypad on your laptop or computer when you don’t have a physical one. Windows provide built-in solutions and several different options outside your ...

One "feature" of the new Apple Wireless Keyboard that people noticed quickly is the lack of the familiar numeric keypad and associated Num Lock key. A lot of users liked the change, but of course ...

If you use your numpad for several hours every day, it’s worth considering one with mechanical switches. Numeric keypad backlighting ...

In other words, if you use the code property to identify input keys, the numeric keypad and the upper row number keys of the keyboard are recognized as different keys.

I like having the arrows and extra navigation keys but I never use the numeric keypad, and haven't since Gold key days. My accountant on the other hand wears the tops off of the numeric keypad.

Hey, you lucky iPhone-carrying MacBook users: NumberKey [iTunes link] turns the former into a numeric keypad for the latter -- and looks really cool doing it. The $1.99 iPhone app (which also ...