No? Just me then. Also: How to set up your first Raspberry Pi I used to pack a keyboard because of the number of times I’d attempt to trouble-shoot a dead computer only to find out that the keyboard was damaged, misbehaving, or missing. Time have changed, and the days of carrying a full-sized wired keyboard are over. Now I carry a small, rechargeable keyboard with a built-in trackpad in the form of the Rii 2.4G mini wireless keyboard with touchpad. Also: The 5 best Raspberry Pi alternatives I’ve been using this keyboard for several months now, and it is super handy not only when the keyboard connected to a system is acting up, but also when setting up things like smart TVs (as a physical replacement to the awful on-screen keyboard you have to use to enter Wi-Fi passwords or passwords for streaming services and the like via remote control). It’s also useful for Xbox, PlayStation, and even working with a Raspberry Pi.
Rii 2.4G mini wireless keyboard with touchpad tech specs
3-in-1 Multifunction, wireless keyboard, touchpad, and mouseRF 2.4G wireless technology that delivers a reliable connection up to 30-feetQWERTY full-function mini keyboard.Ultra-sensitive touchpad with 90-degree flip designBuilt-in rechargeable polymer Lithium-ion batteryUSB dongle/receiverAuto sleep and wake-up function of the keyboardCan be used with PCs, laptops, smart TV, HTPC, Android TV boxes, PlayStation, Xbox, etcHID compatible device, no driver needed, 100% plug-and-playProduct Dimension: 6.00 x 2.25 x 0.50 inchesSupports Windows, Android, and Linux
This keyboard is small and lightweight, but it’s surprisingly useful and responsive. I wouldn’t want to write a novel on this keyboard, but it’s far better than many keyboards found on smartphones and smart TVs. Also: The best mechanical keyboards In addition to the standard alphanumeric keys, you get a whole raft of other keys, like Home, Page Up/Down, Volume Control, Ctrl+Alt+Dlt, Esc, Search, and more. On the side is an on/off switch and a microUSB port for charging. The built-in battery lasts for hours (I’ve never had it run out, but I do top it up a few times a month just so it’s ready for use when I need it). You plug the USB dongle into the USB port on a computer, and the keyboard connects automatically. Where’s the USB dongle, I hear you ask? Well, there’s a little port on the back. Pull on this and there’s a little holder for the wireless dongle. Inside that is the dongle. It’s tiny! Plug it into any free USB port, and you instantly have a wireless keyboard! The built-in trackpad might be small, but it’s very useful. Rii 2.4G mini wireless keyboard is a brilliant little bit of kit, for under $20. If you want a keyboard with a laser pointer (who doesn’t like laser pointers?) there’s a version of the Rii that has a built-in laser pointer.
