A keyboard pad prevents slippage and helps prevent medical issues like carpal tunnel syndrome. Some pads also offer a raised typing surface or a palm rest. They range in price from $10 to $25.
A keypad is a computer accessory meant to aid in the typing process. Many times, due to the slick nature of desks and the composition of most computer keyboards, which are mostly plastic, there is a risk of the keyboard slipping. A keyboard pad helps prevent such slippage by holding firmly to the desk while the keyboard rests on top of it.
While a keyboard slippage may seem like a minor thing, it has the potential to become a major problem. It’s not that the slippage results in an unusual number of typographical errors, but rather the problem is that the user may not even realize that the keyboard is moving away. As the keyboard moves, your arms, wrists and fingers naturally move and stretch to compensate, sometimes unconsciously. There, before long, the typist struggles to type in an unnatural position.
Keyboard slippage wasn’t such a big deal. Typewriters, even modern ones, were always bulky enough that it was difficult to apply enough force to make them slide. Early computer keyboards were also heavier. However, as computer keyboards have gotten smaller and lighter, the problem has become more prevalent.
This is where a keyboard pad can be so invaluable. As this slippage continues over months and years, serious medical problems, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, can develop. A keyboard pad plays a significant role in helping prevent such injuries.
The keyboard pad can help in other ways as well. For those who choose to do so, there are usually other pad options available, such as a palm rest. While the value of a palm rest may be debatable, some typists believe it helps them. This mount can either be permanently attached to your keyboard pad or it can simply be an add-on keyboard accessory that can be purchased to fit your keyboard pad.
Some keypads not only help with these medical issues but can also help from a comfortable typing standpoint. Many typists, harking back to older typewriters, prefer the top of the keyboard to be slightly raised above the bottom. Some keyboard pad products try to do this for the typist.
Most keypads are very thin, designed to easily accommodate a pull-out keyboard drawer. Most are made from flexible materials, but some may have a firmer underside so the keyboard can sit naturally on a softer or uneven surface, such as a person’s lap. A keyboard pad typically ranges from $10 US Dollars (USD) to $25 USD, although more expensive models are available.
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