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Cindy Hamilton[_2_] Cindy Hamilton[_2_] is offline
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On Monday, September 17, 2018 at 9:59:07 AM UTC-4, Sheldon wrote:
> On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:15:00 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
> >"Jes Me" > wrote in message
> .. .
> >> On Sun, 16 Sep 2018 15:08:30 -0700, "Cheri" >
> >> wrote:
> >>
> >>>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 tech coming from Best Buy on Tuesday to set it up for me and wonder
> >>>what type if any
> >>>adapters there are for this. I haven't seen those type of plugs since
> >>>Win98.
> >>>Thanks to anyone who can help, I am not computer tech savvy at all as you
> >>>know.
> >>
> >> The round plugs are PS2 (old school).
> >>
> >> The flat ones are USB.
> >> The computer SHOULD have USB ports you can use.
> >>
> >> There ARE adapters available, but you'd be better off using a USB
> >> port.

> >
> >OK, thanks for that answer, it cleared up some things for me, the computer
> >does have USB ports, but the silly video showed the round being highlighted.
> >Again, thanks. I'm sure (hoping) the tech knows what to do.
> >
> >Cheri

>
> I think a wireless mouse is much more user friendly... as is a
> wireless keyboard.


I have a wireless mouse at home and wired mice at work. I can't
tell any difference among them.

Cindy Hamilton