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Keyboard is really bad -hp 15 r150sa

Hi not sure if you can help, im thinking of replacing my keyboard its really poor and I have problems with typing sometimes but I knew this when I bought it. So two questions really.
1. Does anyone know a good keyboard replacement (possibly one like apple do)?

2. Is there a way of improving wifi


Thanks in advance

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  • As far as I know with laptop keyboards you're stuck with what it came with. Obviously an external USB keyboard gives you lots of options, including a mac one.

    As far as the wifi goes, you could add a good quality USB wifi dongle, a high gain one with an antenna if need be, not expensive < £20

    But it could be so many other things - the router, where the router is, or your broadband. Have you tried a plug in range extender/repeater, they're only a tenner, buy it on Amazon and if it doesn't work out send it back. this one, for example https://www.amazon.co.uk/d/cre/NETGEAR-EX2700-100UKS-WiFi-Range-Extender-Wi-Fi-Booster/B00NIUHAG6/ref=sr_1_4?s=computers&ie=UTF8&qid=1482685242&sr=1-4&keywords=wifi+repeater
  • paddyrg
    paddyrg Posts: 13,543 Forumite
    Just get a £10 external USB keyboard (or a wireless one) you like. The PCWorld own-brand ones are fine.
  • esuhl
    esuhl Posts: 9,409 Forumite
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    Why not try replacing the keyboard with a new one?
  • diz79
    diz79 Posts: 351 Forumite
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    Thanks guys, I do want to replace my Keyboard with another just thought it might be possible to use a different manufacturer or different HP one as the keyboard is really poor and I often use my laptop while out an about. I have an external but isnt always practical there very easy to remove. No worries though thanks again
  • System
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    For the wifi change your router so its not on channel 1, 6 or 11. You'll find most of the neighbourhood is and the conflicting signals can reduce your speed or even prevent you connecting despite being in the same room as the router.
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