05+ Applications to test the operation of your keyboard and mouse:
Usually, when your keyboard has a recording problem and it does not work, it is noticeably responsible for notifying you, either because you realize that none of its lights come on or because it starts beeping when you turn on the computer. But on other occasions it may have small, less obvious and more difficult to detect malfunctions, also the mouse.
For example, sometimes it can happen that it gives you the feeling that a specific key does not seem to work, and you are not sure if it is you who is pressing it badly or if something happens with your connection. To leave doubts in these cases you have at your disposal some tools with which to know if the keys of your keyboard or mouse are working as they should or not. Today we are going to propose seven of them, and we will end with some advice on how to act in each case.
1. KbTester, one of the best for Windows:
we start with KbTester, a small piece of French freeware specially designed to check your keystrokes. Its interface shows a full keyboard, and it is red marking on it every press you make. When you see that you press a key and it does not light up, you will know that it is because your device does not receive the keystroke.
The application is in French, although thanks to its very easy interface and its simple installation it is no problem. It is designed for the Windows operating system and is compatible with 64 and 32-bit versions so that no one has problems when using it. It is just installed and run.
2. Keyboard Test Utility does not even require installation:
Keyboard Test Utility is a tiny tool whose main asset is that it does not need to be installed, so you can put it in a USB and always take it with you to test the keys of any computer. Its operation is the same as always, it shows the image of a keyboard and illuminates the keys that you press.
While in the foreground it disables the function keys so that they do not interfere with the process, but its main advantage is that it has different visualizations for different types of keyboard. It also shows the Microsoft virtual keyboard addresses and the Scan Codes, the codes that the keyboard sends to the computer to indicate the key pressed.
3. KeyboardTester.com, online and cross-platform:
As many of these tools are designed for a specific operating system, normally Windows, KeyboardTester.com offers an online alternative to test the keyboard from any operating system. Its operation is simple, you open the web and you will get a pop-up window like the one for the capture, where you can go writing a text to test the keys.
It does not have many functions, but it offers the essentials to know if all the keys on your keyboard work: when you press them, they will light up on the screen. Its interface is also simple, another point in favor, and the only problem is that it does not register combinations such as Ctrl + Shift, so you have to make sure to press them separately.
4. ScreenKey, exclusive to GNU / Linux:
If you are a GNU / Linux user you should know that you also have a native tool to test your keyboard, although it is quite different from the others. It is called ScreenKey and will not show you the image of a keyboard and will illuminate the keys you press, but will simply show on your screen each of the keys you use.
It becomes something like a subtitle, which in a way helps the application to have a double function. Yes, you can check on the screen if the computer records a keystroke, but the application also shows as an interesting alternative if you are one of those who like to make video tutorials so that those who watch your videos know exactly what keys you are pressing during a process.
5. Aim400, test your mouse with minigames:
A good way to test the performance of your mouse beyond knowing the keys that work, and all while also testing your skills using it, is the Aim400 mini-game pack. It has been a highly recommended tool for years since all its games are thinking to limit your reflexes, patience and skill with the mouse
In fact, these are the three families of skills on which all the tests are based. You can practice aiming by clicking on balloons that change in size, your reflexes waiting for the balloon to change color and measure how long it takes to react, and your speed trying to explore some balloons that appear and disappear at devilish speed.
6. 10FastFingers, test your keyboard by typing:
Sometimes, although through these tests that we have seen, it may seem that a keyboard works well when you go to practice you may notice small deficiencies. If you think it may be because of how you write, you can take your writing to the extreme with a quick typing test, and one of the best is that of 10FastFingers. Simply go typing the words that appear and verify that your keyboard is up to par.
7. PassMark KeyboardTest, test keyboard, and mouse:
And we end up with the PassMark Keyboard Test, which is possible without a doubt the best program to test the operation of keyboard and mouse. It is a small program that weighs just 2.2 MB, and although it has a price of $ 24 allows you to perform a free 30-day test, enough to diagnose your peripherals.
The program shows the keys of the keyboard and the mouse, and it is marking all that you are pressing to verify that they work correctly. But in addition to that it also allows you to test the keyboard LEDs, check the movement of the mouse, the internal scan codes that are generated by the keyboard, and measure the typing speed of each user.
And what happens if the keyboard works badly?
Device administrator
Ok, you've used these programs and you've discovered that some of the keys on your keyboard don't work well. Now what? There are usually two possibilities, whether it is a software problem or a hardware problem, and for each of them, there are different ways to try to solve it.
To download that it is a software problem, the first thing you should do is check its drivers. Each operating system has its device manager, and from it, you should detect if there are any errors. In case there isn't one, you can also try uninstalling your current driver and reinstalling it just in case.
On the other hand, if you want to rule out that it is a physical error, try to start with a thorough cleaning of the keyboard, removing the keys or with a spray of compressed air. Who knows, some crumb or something may be preventing a key from being pressed correctly. If none of the two methods works, you may have to enter the technical service.
Usually, when your keyboard has a recording problem and it does not work, it is noticeably responsible for notifying you, either because you realize that none of its lights come on or because it starts beeping when you turn on the computer. But on other occasions it may have small, less obvious and more difficult to detect malfunctions, also the mouse.
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For example, sometimes it can happen that it gives you the feeling that a specific key does not seem to work, and you are not sure if it is you who is pressing it badly or if something happens with your connection. To leave doubts in these cases you have at your disposal some tools with which to know if the keys of your keyboard or mouse are working as they should or not. Today we are going to propose seven of them, and we will end with some advice on how to act in each case.
1. KbTester, one of the best for Windows:
we start with KbTester, a small piece of French freeware specially designed to check your keystrokes. Its interface shows a full keyboard, and it is red marking on it every press you make. When you see that you press a key and it does not light up, you will know that it is because your device does not receive the keystroke.
The application is in French, although thanks to its very easy interface and its simple installation it is no problem. It is designed for the Windows operating system and is compatible with 64 and 32-bit versions so that no one has problems when using it. It is just installed and run.
2. Keyboard Test Utility does not even require installation:
Keyboard Test Utility is a tiny tool whose main asset is that it does not need to be installed, so you can put it in a USB and always take it with you to test the keys of any computer. Its operation is the same as always, it shows the image of a keyboard and illuminates the keys that you press.
While in the foreground it disables the function keys so that they do not interfere with the process, but its main advantage is that it has different visualizations for different types of keyboard. It also shows the Microsoft virtual keyboard addresses and the Scan Codes, the codes that the keyboard sends to the computer to indicate the key pressed.
3. KeyboardTester.com, online and cross-platform:
As many of these tools are designed for a specific operating system, normally Windows, KeyboardTester.com offers an online alternative to test the keyboard from any operating system. Its operation is simple, you open the web and you will get a pop-up window like the one for the capture, where you can go writing a text to test the keys.
It does not have many functions, but it offers the essentials to know if all the keys on your keyboard work: when you press them, they will light up on the screen. Its interface is also simple, another point in favor, and the only problem is that it does not register combinations such as Ctrl + Shift, so you have to make sure to press them separately.
4. ScreenKey, exclusive to GNU / Linux:
If you are a GNU / Linux user you should know that you also have a native tool to test your keyboard, although it is quite different from the others. It is called ScreenKey and will not show you the image of a keyboard and will illuminate the keys you press, but will simply show on your screen each of the keys you use.
It becomes something like a subtitle, which in a way helps the application to have a double function. Yes, you can check on the screen if the computer records a keystroke, but the application also shows as an interesting alternative if you are one of those who like to make video tutorials so that those who watch your videos know exactly what keys you are pressing during a process.
5. Aim400, test your mouse with minigames:
A good way to test the performance of your mouse beyond knowing the keys that work, and all while also testing your skills using it, is the Aim400 mini-game pack. It has been a highly recommended tool for years since all its games are thinking to limit your reflexes, patience and skill with the mouse
In fact, these are the three families of skills on which all the tests are based. You can practice aiming by clicking on balloons that change in size, your reflexes waiting for the balloon to change color and measure how long it takes to react, and your speed trying to explore some balloons that appear and disappear at devilish speed.
6. 10FastFingers, test your keyboard by typing:
Sometimes, although through these tests that we have seen, it may seem that a keyboard works well when you go to practice you may notice small deficiencies. If you think it may be because of how you write, you can take your writing to the extreme with a quick typing test, and one of the best is that of 10FastFingers. Simply go typing the words that appear and verify that your keyboard is up to par.
7. PassMark KeyboardTest, test keyboard, and mouse:
And we end up with the PassMark Keyboard Test, which is possible without a doubt the best program to test the operation of keyboard and mouse. It is a small program that weighs just 2.2 MB, and although it has a price of $ 24 allows you to perform a free 30-day test, enough to diagnose your peripherals.
The program shows the keys of the keyboard and the mouse, and it is marking all that you are pressing to verify that they work correctly. But in addition to that it also allows you to test the keyboard LEDs, check the movement of the mouse, the internal scan codes that are generated by the keyboard, and measure the typing speed of each user.
And what happens if the keyboard works badly?
Device administrator
Ok, you've used these programs and you've discovered that some of the keys on your keyboard don't work well. Now what? There are usually two possibilities, whether it is a software problem or a hardware problem, and for each of them, there are different ways to try to solve it.
To download that it is a software problem, the first thing you should do is check its drivers. Each operating system has its device manager, and from it, you should detect if there are any errors. In case there isn't one, you can also try uninstalling your current driver and reinstalling it just in case.
On the other hand, if you want to rule out that it is a physical error, try to start with a thorough cleaning of the keyboard, removing the keys or with a spray of compressed air. Who knows, some crumb or something may be preventing a key from being pressed correctly. If none of the two methods works, you may have to enter the technical service.
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