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> on the shift (?) key. Disabling Windows accessibility features is an indication of anti-social behavior.

• xp84 2y ago
  ? even on one's own computer? I don't follow It would follow from your statement that not disabling the screen lock is also anti-social.
  • omoikane 2y ago
    Windows has a "sticky keys" accessibility feature that is enabled by pressing "shift" many times. I believe it's intended for people who have a hard time holding multiple keys at the same time. It's something that would be easy to trigger accidentally if you are using the shift keys to play pinball or type morse code.
    • grvbck 2y ago
      Same on MacOS, press shift 5x to activate.
    • pests 2y ago
      Any gamer who maps shift to something discovers this very quickly
    • xp84 2y ago
      Right, I know, all OSs have those same features. I always disable them on my own computers because they get in the way when triggered accidentally, like with gaming. The poster I replied to suggested it’s evil to do so, and I’m confused why.
      • mulmen 2y ago
        The comment I replied to mentioned using the shift key to covertly transmit morse code.
  • taneq 2y ago
    Was that not tongue-in-cheek? The sticky-keys popup used to be a fun way to get past the screen lock used at computer shops etc. since it took focus off the screen lock window, which then let you use other hot keys. :D
• samatman 2y ago
  Laptops are not generally social objects. The notion makes me a bit nauseous actually.
  • eru 2y ago
    Not more nauseous than any other shared keyboard, I assume?