September 18, 20159 yr Author They do make USB extensions, Lina. I have this one for my printer because it's located four feet above my desktop. http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-Extension-Cable-10-Feet/dp/B00001ZWXA It will work for your keyboard. Although I would never order anything else made by Belkin, I've found that their cables are very sturdy and the price is right. [ATTACH=full]13260[/ATTACH] Many thanks, Cindy. I added it to my Amazon cart. Only $5.97. Also have another mouse in the cart. Will order when my needs total enough for free shipping. I read the one-start reviews. When I get it, I'll attach it and plug it into the table-top USB for a while to make sure it works okay before I plug it into the computer tower. Thanks again! :bunny:
September 18, 20159 yr FPCH Admin I've had this cable for a little over four years now without an issue. My daughter also has the same cable, no problems. ~I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.~~~Robert McCloskey~~
September 19, 20159 yr I have two USB extension cables which come in handy for quite a few uses, the external hard drive I have when used with the desktop, the odd time I need to plug the camera in rather than use the card reader, are just two uses. As for paying off the very rare credit card bill, I nip into the local bank branch and do it over the counter when I go into town for maybe other reasons. A bit old fashioned I know, but why not?
September 20, 20159 yr Author As for paying off the very rare credit card bill, I nip into the local bank branch and do it over the counter when I go into town for maybe other reasons. A bit old fashioned I know, but why not? Different strokes for different folks, Nev. I'm a bit old-fashioned too, I guess, not banking on line! ;)
November 15, 20159 yr Author They do make USB extensions, Lina. I have this one for my printer because it's located four feet above my desktop. http://www.amazon.com/Belkin-USB-Extension-Cable-10-Feet/dp/B00001ZWXA It will work for your keyboard. Although I would never order anything else made by Belkin, Cindy. thanks so much for your expert recommendation and advice. My neighbor just installed 2 of the above Belkin cables to extend the connections for my keyboard and mouse to my computer tower (they had been connected to a separate USB on my computer table). My neighbor marveled at the quality of the cables. The 10-foot cables were excessively long, but who knew the exact length needed and if there were 5-foot cables available! My technical expertise does not include measurements. :rolleyes: Thanks again. Mouse and keyboard working great, and I now don't have to try to remember to turn off the lights to the keyboard when I turn off the computer and I don't have to be careful not to inadvertently damage the former USB connections.
November 15, 20159 yr FPCH Admin That's great Lina and you're welcome! :big_grin: ~I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.~~~Robert McCloskey~~
November 15, 20159 yr Different strokes for different folks, Nev. I'm a bit old-fashioned too, I guess, not banking on line! ;) I tend to live off my debit card and try to never use the credit card anyway, so it's very rare that I need to pay off any credit card bills. Back to the keyboard, I am very glad to hear all is working well for you Lina. On a side note I could do with a way of replacing worn away letters on some of the keys. I have tried white paint pens and a few other methods that last for a short time then wear off again. Being plastic I am now thinking of finding a way of melting the letters in by heating some letter stamps. Nev.
November 15, 20159 yr Author Back to the keyboard, I am very glad to hear all is working well for you Lina. On a side note I could do with a way of replacing worn away letters on some of the keys. I have tried white paint pens and a few other methods that last for a short time then wear off again. Being plastic I am now thinking of finding a way of melting the letters in by heating some letter stamps. Pete, any such things as glow-in-the-dark letter stamps which you may be able to melt in? Perhaps the backlit keyboard would be a good solution for you. It takes a little getting used to. It's easy to inadvertently hit the CAPS LOCK, but that rarely happens to me any more. Here's the one I bought and am using: Azio Large Print Tri-Color Backlit Wired Keyboard - $24.99 http://www.amazon.com/Azio-Tri-Colo...216513&sr=8-3&keywords=keyboard+large+letters Here's hoping you can innovate and create your own solution .. :pray:
November 16, 20159 yr Unfortunately it would seem that Amazon don't have it in the UK as it says :- "This item does not ship to *********, United Kingdom. Please check other sellers who may ship internationally"
November 16, 20159 yr FPCH Admin That's a shame, it's a great keyboard, Nev. I ordered one also. ~I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.~~~Robert McCloskey~~
November 16, 20159 yr Author Unfortunately it would seem that Amazon don't have it in the UK as it says :- "This item does not ship to *********, United Kingdom. Please check other sellers who may ship internationally" I did some Google research and found this: http://coolglow.com/Glow-Stickers-Alphabet/c0/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cse&utm_term=13982&gclid=CNTY3bLKlckCFUg9gQodso8MgQ# Party Supplies Glow Products Glow Stickers Glow Stickers - Alphabet Mouse over product image to zoom But they told me the stickers would be too big for a computer keyboard. Tongue in cheek: you could stick them on a keyboard-size piece of cardboard and hang it above your computer. There must be something out there for you, Pete; my thinking cap is still on, :ouch:
November 16, 20159 yr Author Wow, here's one on Ebay that looks great - it ships all over the world, but I don't see England or United Kingdom on the list. Pete, if this looks like something you'd like, I'd be glad to buy one, have it shipped to me, and then in turn I'd send it to you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluorescent-Glow-in-the-Dark-Large-Letter-English-or-Russian-keyboard-Sticker-/331649075355?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368
November 16, 20159 yr FPCH Admin Wow, here's one on Ebay that looks great - it ships all over the world, but I don't see England or United Kingdom on the list. Pete, if this looks like something you'd like, I'd be glad to buy one, have it shipped to me, and then in turn I'd send it to you. http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fluorescent-Glow-in-the-Dark-Large-Letter-English-or-Russian-keyboard-Sticker-/331649075355?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368 That is too weird. I'd order one but it would clash with all the blue lights I have from various stuff. Off Topic Forum - Unlike the Rest
November 16, 20159 yr FPCH Admin It does look cool though I also have all blue LED lights. ~I know that you believe you understand what you think I said, but I'm not sure you realize that what you heard is not what I meant.~~~Robert McCloskey~~
November 17, 20159 yr I wonder what these folks have against us in the UK? once again on that E Bay, it states "Does not ship to the UK" I am not that bothered about it though so no need for other means of getting one to me, as I am sure there will be other keyboards available or even transfer letters. I still favour the idea of melting letters into the surface of the keys as once done they won't wear off.