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How do I remove the limit on PC keyboard button presses?
The other answers already do a good job at explaining why the limit cannot be raised. This answer will try and explain what the limit is and why it exists in the first place.
The reason why many ...
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One particular button on the keyboard does not work if two other keys are being pressed
The problem you're facing is called keyboard ghosting.
Typically, ghosting is the result of one or more of following three limitations: the hardware can't read the given key combination, the ...
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How to choose dialogue options via keyboard?
I was annoyed by this problem so much that I made a program specifically for this - to be able to scroll and select dialog options with anything (by using mouse wheel and keyboard). It's called Aurora ...
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How do I find a position/angle for mousepad and keyboard that I'm comfortable with?
While I can't find any resource to specifically mention ergonomic placement in the context of gaming, there are definitely keyboard and mouse positions that would increase muscle stress and fatigue ...
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W, A, S, D, keys and shift aren't working together
This is a lmitation related to the construction method of the keyboard.
Most consumer keyboards will not allow you to press more than 3 closeby buttons because it uses a grid system to understand ...
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Can't long-press ALT or CTRL, only once at a time
I managed to fix this problem in the following way, for anyone that has the same issue as me.
Go to Windows Settings, and navigate to Filter Keys.
Turn on Filter Keys, and then turn on "Repeat Keys" ...
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Ctrl + Pick Block Interferes with Default Key Binding
This is not currently possible with the game itself.
That said, you can use an external utility, such as AutoHotkey, to remap button presses while conditions are met or with a toggle.
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Force end of turn even if units still have move points
You're looking for the Skip Turn command:
When you select a unit, its command window will open in the lower right corner of the screen. On top of that window, you can see various buttons, including ...
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How to disable/work around glaive ruining the combat in Middle Earth: Shadow of War?
Back when I was playing Shadow of Mordor, I had a similar problem with the Right Mouse button. I'd enter ranged mode when trying to Parry or Brutalize. See this question.
The trick is to change ...
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Unbind keys in Rocket League
As you've not specified, I'm assuming you're on PC with an XBox-style controller because you're using a keyboard.
Most keybindings can be removed by pressing Y if you are using the gamepad in the ...
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How do I enter the Konami Code on the PC using a keyboard?
http://pcgamingwiki.com/wiki/Metal_Gear_Rising:_Revengeance#Input_settings
The Konami Code can only be input with a controller.
However, you can use controller emulation software to send ...
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How do I find a position/angle for mousepad and keyboard that I'm comfortable with?
In conjunction with Alok's answer, and as you suggested in the OP, "psychological discomfort" can play a part in this as well.
Basically, when playing, there can be just one tiny feeling that can set ...
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Z + Up arrow key doesn't work
This might be the issue because of keyboard ghosting. To fix this, try to reinstall the drivers of the keyboard. Another reason is might be your keyboard is defective or some of the keys are not ...
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How can I get 15 HPS score?
Are you sure that the keyboard you're using is physically capable of that many presses per second? It might take longer than that for the spring to snap the key back into place. Sort of like how ...
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What does the FN key actually do?
It's a hold functionality:
On keyboards with an Fn key, hold down Fn and press the key to use the alternate commands.
There are two possible explanations for what you're experiencing:
You're ...
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How to choose dialogue options via keyboard?
Sadly, no. Tested this myself by hitting every key on my keyboard during a dialog with choices.
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How do I show/hide the HUD in Scrap Mechanic?
Although not shown in the controls menu, the key combination Alt+Z will show/hide your HUD.
To change this keybind, you will need to edit the Keybind.Json file located here: %AppData%\Roaming\Axolot ...
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How do you backflip in Elden Ring (with PC controls)?
I found out the problem.
You can backflip with a charged R2 by dodging at the same time, but it only works with curved or thrusting swords.
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How to display keystrokes in OBS?
There's a few things to consider here:
By default, KeyViz will only show when hotkeys and keyboard shortcuts are pressed. To show all keyboard inputs, you need to turn off the Hotkey Filter option in ...
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How do I disable the windows key when in-game?
AutoHotKey is an excellent tool, but if all you want to do is disable one key, it's clearly overkill.
Let me suggest an open-source application that I created: Disable Windows Keys
It very ...
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How can I press the # key in a DOSBox game?
I had a similar issue for M.A.X. (Mechanized assault & exploration), and found a pretty weird workaround for typing keys using alt-gr under Dosbox, in-game.
Press & hold ctrl
Press & hold ...
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Can't use my sprint key and jump at the same time
I had PowerToys quick accent on, where if you had a letter plus space, it would show the possible accents. This might be the problem if you have PowerToys
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Inventory opening and closing
Also, you can use the escape button to exit out of any gui, including any container inventory. I've always used this, so I don't know why Minecraft allowed us to close the container too! (If that ...
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Wasd + spacebar + r doesn't work
The Skiller Pro appears to have multi-key rollover, as opposed to N-key rollover. This means that certain key combinations are impossible to press together at the same time. (For example, my laptop ...
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Fallout 4 - How do I change modes when manipulating objects?
Found the answer by pressing every single keybound button listed in the controls until I got an axis switch. The key to do this is SHIFT (standard controls, whichever key is used for sprint otherwise)....
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Can I disable Command-Q on a Mac in Minecraft?
Mac likes to be annoying when it comes to game shortcuts, but you can override the Command-Q shortcut to use Minecraft's method of dropping items by using Ctrl-Command-Q. If you want to learn more ...
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Can I disable Command-Q on a Mac in Minecraft?
There's actually a forge mod for Minecraft called "Patcher" that allows you to change the drop modifier key in controls. I changed the drop modifier key to option and it worked fine.
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Can I disable Command-Q on a Mac in Minecraft?
So, I actually just made a mod for this. It's for Fabric and it's for 1.16.4+. Here's the link: Ctrl Q.
The mod is basically remapping the default Command key for Ctrl when dropping items. I myself ...
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How to quick switch between Jack the drone's support abilities in Gears 5?
Figured it out, You have to press Shift and then a mini menu pops up that you can press 2 or 4 on to quick switch.
Gears 5 conditions you not to press Shift key for anything so didn't think of ...
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2 Key Rollover of a single key is no longer working
Why This Happens
A Basic Switch
All keys on a keyboard are just a switch.
When you press the button it connects two wires allowing any current to pass through them.
Unpressed Pressed
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