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Computer keyboard and mouse question
Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I
ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Cheri |
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Not savvy either but consider wireless. Cheap.
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"Ralph Mowery" wrote in message
k.net... In article , says... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri |
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"Thomas" wrote in message
... Not savvy either but consider wireless. Cheap. Thank you Thomas but I have what I have. Cheri |
Computer keyboard and mouse question
On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri"
wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. |
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"Clare Snyder" wrote in message
... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri |
Computer keyboard and mouse question
On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote:
"Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. *Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. |
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In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri"
wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. The round jacks are for people who have a favorite keyboard or mouse that has a round plug (PS-2). Everyone else uses USB plugs and jacks. They are also used for flashdrives (also called disk on key, etc.) and sometimes for headphones, external speakers, external harddrives, external floppy drives, etc. There are some jacks in the back and some in the front. If you use them all up, you can get a little, cheap thing that's like an extension cord for USB, that has 3 or more usb jacks and one usb plug. I have no desire for wireless. I'm sitting right here and so is the mouse. Plus with wireless, there is a battery in the mouse and another in the keyboard. Who needs that. If I ever decide to sit far away, I'll get wireless, or a usb extension cord. |
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On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:13:58 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote: "Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. *Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. You wouldn't believe how handy the cord is for finding the "rodent" when it burrows into the crap on your desk though!!!! |
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On 09/16/2018 04:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. I'm surprised a new computer even has PS2 connectors. Serial and parallel ports have went the way of the dodo. My Dell is three years old and doesn't have them. As an aside, crawling under the desk to check resulted in finding the Petzl headlamp I've been looking for for months, a glove, and a reminder it's time to vacuum the computer... |
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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
... On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote: "Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. Thanks Ed, I will do that soon. Cheri |
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"micky" wrote in message
... In alt.home.repair, on Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. The round jacks are for people who have a favorite keyboard or mouse that has a round plug (PS-2). Everyone else uses USB plugs and jacks. They are also used for flashdrives (also called disk on key, etc.) and sometimes for headphones, external speakers, external harddrives, external floppy drives, etc. There are some jacks in the back and some in the front. If you use them all up, you can get a little, cheap thing that's like an extension cord for USB, that has 3 or more usb jacks and one usb plug. I have no desire for wireless. I'm sitting right here and so is the mouse. Plus with wireless, there is a battery in the mouse and another in the keyboard. Who needs that. If I ever decide to sit far away, I'll get wireless, or a usb extension cord. Thanks for that perspective too, I really am OK with the mouse and the cord as well. Cheri |
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"rbowman" wrote in message
... On 09/16/2018 04:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote: They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. I'm surprised a new computer even has PS2 connectors. Serial and parallel ports have went the way of the dodo. My Dell is three years old and doesn't have them. As an aside, crawling under the desk to check resulted in finding the Petzl headlamp I've been looking for for months, a glove, and a reminder it's time to vacuum the computer... I haven't seen the PS2 (didn't know what they were called until today) since Win98. I just never have hooked things up before, had the Geek Squad do them, so am not too knowledgeable about all of it, but it was really pretty simple after the advice I got from the newsgroups. It was appreciated. Cheri |
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On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:13:58 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote: "Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. Â*Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. I like the Logitech unifying receiver system. You can control up to 6 devices with one USB receiver and they work 25-30 feet away with line of sight. https://tinyurl.com/y8l26ses That is handy if you are running a motel TV from your laptop. There are also several keyboards that work with that system |
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On 09/16/2018 09:09 PM, Cheri wrote:
"rbowman" wrote in message ... On 09/16/2018 04:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote: They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. I'm surprised a new computer even has PS2 connectors. Serial and parallel ports have went the way of the dodo. My Dell is three years old and doesn't have them. As an aside, crawling under the desk to check resulted in finding the Petzl headlamp I've been looking for for months, a glove, and a reminder it's time to vacuum the computer... I haven't seen the PS2 (didn't know what they were called until today) since Win98. I just never have hooked things up before, had the Geek Squad do them, so am not too knowledgeable about all of it, but it was really pretty simple after the advice I got from the newsgroups. It was appreciated. USB makes it a lot easier. Getting the PS2 connectors turned right when you were standing on your could be tricky. I do have a PS2 to USB adapter among the little on my desk, but they I also have a PS2 to AT adapter. Junk accumulates over the years and you never know when it might come in handy :) |
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On 09/16/2018 09:04 PM, Cheri wrote:
"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message ... On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote: "Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. Thanks Ed, I will do that soon. I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. |
Computer keyboard and mouse question
"rbowman" wrote in message
I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. Yes, it is optical. I always hated cleaning those old types. Cheri |
lowbrowman, Birdbrain's eternal senile whore!
On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 19:55:58 -0600, lowbrowman, the endlessly driveling,
troll-feeding, senile idiot, blabbered again: I'm surprised a new computer even has PS2 connectors. Serial and parallel ports have went the way of the dodo. Why not? We even have senile troll-cock sucking idiots like you on these ngs, though you should have went the way of the dodo too! As an aside, crawling under the desk to check resulted in finding the Petzl headlamp I've been looking for for months, a glove, and a reminder it's time to vacuum the computer... See? BG |
lowbrowman, Birdbrain's eternal senile whore!
On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:40:35 -0600, lowbrowman, the endlessly driveling,
troll-feeding, senile idiot, blabbered again: Thanks Ed, I will do that soon. I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. That's mighty progressive of you, senile lowbrowman! BG |
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On Sunday, September 16, 2018 at 9:55:09 PM UTC-4, rbowman wrote:
On 09/16/2018 04:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote: They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. I'm surprised a new computer even has PS2 connectors. Serial and parallel ports have went the way of the dodo. My Dell is three years old and doesn't have them. They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyboard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufacturer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, etc that show how you plug it together. I doubt you could find any new motherboard with a PS2 connector. As an aside, crawling under the desk to check resulted in finding the Petzl headlamp I've been looking for for months, a glove, and a reminder it's time to vacuum the computer... |
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On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 22:34:30 -0700, "Cheri"
wrote: "rbowman" wrote in message I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. Yes, it is optical. I always hated cleaning those old types. Cheri The "castrated" mouse is one of the best computer inventions of the last 25 years or so. |
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On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 00:03:14 -0400, wrote:
On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 21:13:58 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote: On 9/16/2018 8:03 PM, Cheri wrote: "Clare Snyder" wrote in message ... On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:03:23 -0700, "Cheri" wrote: Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. *Unless the computer is over about 10 years old it will have 4 or more "usb" ports to plug the keyboard and mouse into. Thank you, it does, and it's hooked up now. Thanks to all. Cheri With all that said, treat yourself to a cordless mouse. Your computing life will be much easier for about $20. Cord on the keyboard is not so bad, but sure makes a difference on the mouse. I like the Logitech unifying receiver system. You can control up to 6 devices with one USB receiver and they work 25-30 feet away with line of sight. https://tinyurl.com/y8l26ses That is handy if you are running a motel TV from your laptop. There are also several keyboards that work with that system They use a version of "bluetooth" technology - very effective. |
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In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:16:23 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyb= oard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufac= turer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, Dells have color coded cables. Do the other brands also? etc that show how = you plug it together. I doubt you could find any new motherboard with a PS= 2 connector.=20 |
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On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1:47:56 PM UTC-4, micky wrote:
In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:16:23 -0700 (PDT), trader_4 wrote: They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyb= oard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufac= turer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, Dells have color coded cables. Do the other brands also? HP does too. I would expect most do. It's in the supplier's own interest to reduce costs and have happy customers. I'm still waiting to hear what new system has a MB that uses a PS2 MB connector. It doesn't. She's likely looking at an audio jack. And what system does Best Buy sell that doesn't have a one page, quick start guide that shows you with pics how to plug the few pieces together? |
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On 09/16/2018 05:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote:
[snip] They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Note that these are plug adapters not protocol converters. PS/2 and USB computers have little in common other than both provide +5V. The keyboard or mouse has to support both protocols. The only adapters I've ever had came with micw / keyboards that would work. It is unlikely you got a computer without USB. -- 99 days until the winter celebration (Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM for 1 day). Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Windows Closed. You can't look outside now." |
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On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1:58:58 PM UTC-4, Mark Lloyd wrote:
On 09/16/2018 05:14 PM, Ralph Mowery wrote: [snip] They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Note that these are plug adapters not protocol converters. PS/2 and USB computers have little in common other than both provide +5V. The keyboard or mouse has to support both protocols. The only adapters I've ever had came with micw / keyboards that would work. It is unlikely you got a computer without USB. I'd say she also didn't get a new PC with a PS2 connector either. She's likely looking at an audio jack. |
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[snip] I haven't seen the PS2 (didn't know what they were called until today) since Win98. I just never have hooked things up before, had the Geek Squad do them, so am not too knowledgeable about all of it, but it was really pretty simple after the advice I got from the newsgroups. It was appreciated. I have a few older machines (including the one marked "Y2K compliant") that have PS/2 ports. The only one that doesn't also have USB is a Dell from 1996 (166MHz Pentium CPU, 128MB RAM). That one belongs to a friend who doesn't use it much except to play "Spider Solitaire". The current OS is W2K, which is too slow for almost anything else. Cheri -- 99 days until the winter celebration (Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM for 1 day). Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Windows Closed. You can't look outside now." |
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On 09/16/2018 11:40 PM, rbowman wrote:
[snip] I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. I didn't like cleaning them either. Alcohol and cotton swabs might work for an obsessive cleaner, but if it actually NEEDS cleaning they're completely inadequate. I didn't know you could buy a ball mouse now. I did save one of the balls for use as a cat toy. -- 99 days until the winter celebration (Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM for 1 day). Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Windows Closed. You can't look outside now." |
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On 09/17/2018 12:34 AM, Cheri wrote:
"rbowman" wrote in message I'm assuming it's an optical mouse. (light in the bottom instead of a ball) I never went to wireless but optical sure are nice. No more taking the ball out and scraping crud off the rollers. Yes, it is optical. I always hated cleaning those old types. Cheri I was glad when the only use I had for a ball mouse was for a cat toy. -- 99 days until the winter celebration (Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM for 1 day). Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Windows Closed. You can't look outside now." |
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On 09/17/2018 04:16 AM, trader_4 wrote:
[snip] They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyboard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufacturer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, etc that show how you plug it together. I doubt you could find any new motherboard with a PS2 connector. One reason for continuing to use PS/2 keyboard is BIOS. The first ones didn't support USB, although that's been a long tome too. The motherboard I bought 5 years ago came with one. Just one. The color around it was purple on one side and green on the other, indicating it could be used for either mouse or keyboard. Adapters are available to allow both. However I chose USB since I had USB peripherals and USB connectors don't fall out as easily. BTW, that system has no floppy controller and no parallel ATA (SATA only). It does have RS232 and parallel. I wonder if new mice & keyboards work with PS/2, which uses a completely different protocol. -- 99 days until the winter celebration (Tue Dec 25, 2018 12:00:00 AM for 1 day). Mark Lloyd http://notstupid.us/ "Windows Closed. You can't look outside now." |
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Cheri posted for all of us...
"Ralph Mowery" wrote in message k.net... In article , says... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri The round type are called DIN connectors. The flat type are called USB connectors. USB is most common these days. They sent the wrong k/b and mouse. Are there adapters in the box? -- Tekkie |
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On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:56:28 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1:47:56 PM UTC-4, micky wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:16:23 -0700 (PDT), trader_4 wrote: They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyb= oard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufac= turer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, Dells have color coded cables. Do the other brands also? HP does too. I would expect most do. It's in the supplier's own interest to reduce costs and have happy customers. I'm still waiting to hear what new system has a MB that uses a PS2 MB connector. It doesn't. She's likely looking at an audio jack. And what system does Best Buy sell that doesn't have a one page, quick start guide that shows you with pics how to plug the few pieces together? Do we know this is a new machine? The MS requirements to run W/10 are exactly the same as W/7 and I have a (shipped with) W/7 machine with PS/2 connectors. (Intel dual core MB). |
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On 9/17/2018 3:58 PM, Tekkie® wrote:
Cheri posted for all of us... "Ralph Mowery" wrote in message k.net... In article , says... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri The round type are called DIN connectors. The flat type are called USB connectors. USB is most common these days. They sent the wrong k/b and mouse. Are there adapters in the box? No, they sent USB. You are thinking backwards on this. There will not be a labeled plug though, that is the confusion. |
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On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 3:58:55 PM UTC-4, Tekkie® wrote:
Cheri posted for all of us... "Ralph Mowery" wrote in message k.net... In article , says.... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help.. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri The round type are called DIN connectors. The flat type are called USB connectors. USB is most common these days. They sent the wrong k/b and mouse. Are there adapters in the box? -- Tekkie When's the last time you saw a new PC that uses a PS2 connector for the keyboard? Fifteen, twenty years? They didn't send anything wrong, she's just confused or trolling. |
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On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 4:07:15 PM UTC-4, wrote:
On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 10:56:28 -0700 (PDT), trader_4 wrote: On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 1:47:56 PM UTC-4, micky wrote: In alt.home.repair, on Mon, 17 Sep 2018 02:16:23 -0700 (PDT), trader_4 wrote: They disappeared over 15 years ago. Is that round connector even for a keyb= oard? And unless it's some custom made system, all systems from any manufac= turer come with a quick start sheet, color coded cables, Dells have color coded cables. Do the other brands also? HP does too. I would expect most do. It's in the supplier's own interest to reduce costs and have happy customers. I'm still waiting to hear what new system has a MB that uses a PS2 MB connector. It doesn't. She's likely looking at an audio jack. And what system does Best Buy sell that doesn't have a one page, quick start guide that shows you with pics how to plug the few pieces together? Do we know this is a new machine? The MS requirements to run W/10 are exactly the same as W/7 and I have a (shipped with) W/7 machine with PS/2 connectors. (Intel dual core MB). She said: "I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. " So, it's something just purchased. Even if it's a refurbished something, you'd think it's unlikely you'd be finding ones with PS/2 connectors worth screwing with. Plus they sent USB mouse and keyboard, I'm betting she's just confused. But if it's some refurbished system, maybe that would explain why there is no one page quick start with pics so you can connect it in two minutes. |
Computer keyboard and mouse question
On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:05:21 -0700 (PDT), trader_4
wrote: On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 3:58:55 PM UTC-4, Tekkie® wrote: Cheri posted for all of us... "Ralph Mowery" wrote in message k.net... In article , says... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri The round type are called DIN connectors. The flat type are called USB connectors. USB is most common these days. They sent the wrong k/b and mouse. Are there adapters in the box? -- Tekkie When's the last time you saw a new PC that uses a PS2 connector for the keyboard? Fifteen, twenty years? They didn't send anything wrong, she's just confused or trolling. Maybe 8-10 years. As I said my dual core Intel board has PS/2 connectors and it shipped with Windoze 7. |
Computer keyboard and mouse question
On Mon, 17 Sep 2018 14:05:21 -0700 (PDT), trader_4 wrote:
On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 3:58:55 PM UTC-4, Tekkie® wrote: Cheri posted for all of us... "Ralph Mowery" wrote in message k.net... In article , says... Hi, I'm sorry if this is the wrong group but hoping someone can help. I ordered a desktop computer with Win10 that came with mouse and keyboard. The computer plug ins on the back of computer for these are round pin type, but the mouse and keyboard that came with it have the slotted flat plug ends. I have a man coming from Best Buy on Tuesday and wonder what type if any adapters there are for this. Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer savvy at all. -- Does the computer have any of the flat slots on the back ? Those are called USB ports and if there are any , you can plug the keyboard and mouse into any of them and Win10 will find them. They do make the adapters for this, but most computers have not used the round plugs in years. Thank you so much for that answer! I can now see what you mean. You have been most helpful. Cheri The round type are called DIN connectors. The flat type are called USB connectors. USB is most common these days. They sent the wrong k/b and mouse. Are there adapters in the box? -- Tekkie When's the last time you saw a new PC that uses a PS2 connector for the keyboard? Fifteen, twenty years? They didn't send anything wrong, she's just confused or trolling. Hundreds of brand new motherboards for sale on Newegg have PS/2. I have one on my Asus Hero VII which I built 3 years ago. |
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