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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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My F3 button changes my volume instead of doing what it should
If you are playing on a laptop, see if you have a "Fn" key on the keyboard. Mostly likely what has happened is that your computer is configured to require the Fn (function) key to be pressed in order ...
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My F3 button changes my volume instead of doing what it should
If this is a regular keyboard, not a laptop, look for an "F Lock" button:
When F lock is on, your function keys will work as function keys. Many newer keyboards have them default to multimedia or ...
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Which key do I use to zoom with Minecraft Optifine?
Default key: Ctrl (Although in some versions it's c)
If that doesn't work look for the option under Options > Controls > Zoom. Now you can see what key is bound for zooming. If you want to ...
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Can I trigger a combo or a queuing action in Dota 2?
Combo usually stands for a combination of certain actions you do in certain order and granting you extra bonus for that.
I don't think that's what you have in mind. You are probably asking about ...
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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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Which key do I use to zoom with Minecraft Optifine?
Actually, for most new optifine users, in 1.8 the default key for running is in fact Ctrl and optifine therefore makes the default key for zoom C. This is just if CTRL is not working :).
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How to play Dark Souls with keyboard/mouse
Dark Souls 1 actually works horribly with the mouse.
The game did not port the controls properly, and when you use the mouse it moves around as if you have a grid, so you lose a LOT of precision ...
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Z + Up arrow key doesn't work (Undertale)
This, most likely, is a result of your keyboard, not the game. Some keyboards have ghosting issues, especially low end ones. Try to test if Z+UP works anywhere else, such as this website.
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How to play Portal 2 co-op on one PC with 2 Keyboards and 2 Mice?
When you use two keyboards and mice, the computer cannot differentiate between the two. If you move one mouse, the cursor will move - with the other mouse, the cursor will also move; there is no ...
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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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Can't use my sprint key and jump at the same time
It's likely to do with the fact that you're holding ctrl to run. There are a few issues with this:
ctrl+space is a recognised keyboard shortcut in most systems. Minecraft is not one of them however, ...
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Can I use a keyboard on Xbox One in the dashboard?
It should work according to the operating system versions and system updates page which I just stumbled over:
OS version: 6.2.10542 (xb_rel_1402.140213-0115) fre
Release date 2/14/2014
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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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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 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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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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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 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?
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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Steelseries Apex macros
I have a SteelSeries Apex and frequently use the macro keys powered by the SteelSeries engine. I am using SteelSeries Engine 2, but I have used version 3 previously (I downgraded because I was ...
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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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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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OSX FPS run key is toggle instead of press/relase
Lots of games have an option to change this in settings as per alexanderpas's answer. However lots of games do not have an option for this but you can still accomplish this in any game, regardless of ...
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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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