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A brief history of the numeric keypad

https://www.doc.cc/articles/a-brief-history-of-the-numeric-keypad

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A brief history of the numeric keypad

Picture the keypad of a telephone and calculator side by side. Can you see the subtle difference between the two without resorting to your smartphone? Don’t worry if you can’t recall the design. Most of us are so used to accepting the common interfaces that we tend to overlook the calculator’s inverted key sequence.

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JdeBP Dec 19, 2024

@bytebro

There are also interesting options for people for whom a QWERTY keyboard on a tiny 'phone screen is incredibly fiddly, but — alas! — they lack a high digits first setting for their #NumericKeypad. There is also the question of how easy the world should be making posting when alcohol has impeded fine motor control. (-:

https://github.com/dessalines/thumb-key

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GitHub - dessalines/thumb-key: A privacy-conscious Android keyboard made for your thumbs

A privacy-conscious Android keyboard made for your thumbs - dessalines/thumb-key

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JdeBP Dec 19, 2024

@bytebro

Let me open up a whole new vista of possibilities for you.

https://github.com/Julow/Unexpected-Keyboard

#Android #InputMethods #NumericKeypad

GitHub - Julow/Unexpected-Keyboard: A lightweight keyboard for Android

A lightweight keyboard for Android. Contribute to Julow/Unexpected-Keyboard development by creating an account on GitHub.

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The VintNerd Dec 14, 2024

Found this fun Atari CX-85 Numeric Keypad Modification Kit so you no longer need drivers

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Typing12 Jun 23, 2024

🖥️ What are the most common touch typing techniques for data entry? Home Row Position, Touch Typing Ergonomics, and Keyboard Shortcuts are key! Enhance your typing speed with these tips.

https://typing12.com/faq/what-are-the-most-common-touch-typing-techniques-for-data-entry

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What Are The Most Common Touch Typing Techniques for Data Entry?

Explore the most common touch typing techniques for data entry, including home row positioning, ergonomics, and keyboard shortcuts, to boost efficiency and accuracy.

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The VintNerd Jan 9, 2024

Retro Toolsday! A nice productivity tool in the day for Commodore 8-Bits was the Cardco Cardkey numeric keypad. Even worked Poolside! lol

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Typing12 Apr 6, 2023

Improve your productivity and impress your boss with the numerical typing challenge! Practice typing phone numbers, addresses, dates, and more to become a faster and more accurate typist.

https://typing12.com/typing-challanges/numerical-typing-challenge

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Numerical Typing Challenge

The Numerical Typing Challenge is an excellent way to hone your skills. This challenge involves typing common types of numerical data, such as phone numbers, addresses, dates, currency conversions, and time zone conversions.

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