Choices! What will it be? #40

I have always wanted to participate in this contest, today I found the best topic to write on, thanks @patjewell for always organizing this wonderful contest, before I begin I would love to invite @bassie, @uduak01 and @okere-blessing to participate in this wonderful contest.

"What do u know about a keyboard"?. Well to me a keyboard is a vital tool that allows you to communicate with your computer. It's just a set of buttons that you press to make things happen on the screen. Consider it a link between you and your computer, allowing you to type words, numbers, and commands. Keyboards were invented long time ago, starting from typewriters to the customized version we see today. They come in different sizes and shapes, but they all have the same uses, it's works hand in hand with a monitor as well.

_{Me and my keyboard}

The keys on a keyboard are like one big family, each has its own job. Numbers, Letters and symbols are all part of this family, working hand in hand to help you express yourself. So When you type a letter, it's like sending a message to your computer, telling it what you want to say.

_{My Chromebook's keyboard}

Now, let's talk about the layouts of a keyboard. Do you ever noticed that the keys are not in alphabetical order?. That's because it makes use of the QWERTY layout, it was named after the first six letters in the top row of a keyboard. This design started in the days of typewriters and has remained so. It seems a bit random, but it more like a secret code that many people have learned to use.

Have you ever wondered how a keyboard works? Just as I had said before it helps you in communicating with your computer. Just by pressing a key you send a signal to your computer, telling it what to do, and your computer responds. Keyboards are not just for typing words. They can also be used as a control center. Have you ever played a game on your computer?. Those arrow keys and space bar on your keyboard are your gaming paddies. They help navigate virtual worlds and make things happen in the games you play.

Now, let's look into the keys in a keyboard.

• The Enter key: It is like a magical door. When you press it, your computer goes to the next line or performs an action.
• The Backspace key: It is your humble eraser, helping you fix mistakes.
• The Shift key: It's like the key to the uppercase world, where letters become bold and important.
• The Control (Ctrl) key: It is like a secret key for shortcuts. When combined with other keys, it performs tasks like copying, pasting, and to undo.
• The Alt key: It is another helper, opening up alternative options in certain situations.

Let's now discuss the function keys (F1, F2, F3, etc.), which are the unique keys at the top. They are similar to personal assistants, they perform various activities based on the application you're using. Some keys have tiny icons that point you in the direction of multimedia features like play/pause and volume control. There are two categories of keyboards: Wireless and wired. A wired keyboard connects to your computer with a cable, while a wireless one uses signals to communicate without any physical connection. Both types have advantages, you can select the type that best suits your style.

In conclusion, a keyboard is not just a collection of keys, it is your link to the digital world. You can express yourself, by playing games, using your computer with its assistance. Have this in mind the next time you type on your keyboard, that you are not merely typing but you are conversing with your computer and causing actions to happen with each keystroke.