Start with the Keyshorts Keyboard Stickers Builder:  Pick Perfect Fit from Fit section + Other from Your device section.  Provide the model number in the field + pick desired enter bar shape, or Send us a photo of your keyboard later, so we check it for you. Choose the background type, language and desired symbols position. For example, US English on transparent background with symbols in the center. If you chose transparent background because you have clear, blank keyboard already, go ahead and pick center position of the symbols for the most intuitive setup. I ..read more

The more you type, the more your keyboard wears out. Over the last 10 years we saw thousands of keyboards with damaged surface, coming off paint and faded letters. Even the newest MacBooks, HPs, Dells (and other popular brands) were not saved from experiencing ‘shiny keys syndrome’. We literally received tons of photos  from our customers that shown worn-off, greasy-like keys, and if we didn’t know that these devices were the latest models, we would have thought that some keyboards used to have a very tough life. Sounds like a drama? We have remedies! Be sur ..read more

Keyboard layout can vary depending on geographical region or where you bought your keyboard abroad. If you bought a refurbished laptop, you can also end up with different keyboard layout than your native one. One of the most widely used keyboard layouts is the US layout, known for its QWERTY arrangement. In this article, we will explore the US keyboard layout, its differences from the UK layout (another commonly used input method), the significance of QWERTY, and how it differs from European keyboards. US Keyboard Layout vs. UK Keyboard Layout Here's a diagram of US keyboard layout used i ..read more

In the first installment of "Behind the Scenes" series I will show you what automations we - at Keyshorts.com - use in Adobe Illustrator to prepare our products for print. Currently (as of march 2016) we have more than one hundred stickers to prepare in a typical week. That's a serious reason to automate the production workflow. Everybody should work smart, not hard. There's no dumber way to waste your time, than repeating common tasks. So what do we automate? Pretty much everything. Get the basics right My production workflow is as follows: 1. I'm opening a templ ..read more

If you are person who need to write in more than one language, or you live in foreign country, or you are simply a translator, you'll need multiple keyboard languages in your operating system. To use them, first you need to know how to add them, and then, how to change/switch them efficiently. Great addition to such setup are our bilingual keyboard stickers with two languages printed on them. You can then easily write in two languages without the need to learn letters placement in mind. So, how to add and change languages? Click on your operating system to jump to proper section ..read more

I can tell you from my experience that there’s no better way than to do this using keyboard shortcuts, also known as “hotkeys”. If you don’t use them already - start. It will change how you work. With shortcuts you can save about 60 – 70% of time spent in Photoshop. List compiled below contains the most frequently used and - therefore - useful shortcuts in Photoshop. They work in CS2, CS3, CS4, CS5, CS6, CC, CC2014, CC2015, CC2016, CC2017 and CC2018 versions.   Shortcut in Windows Shortcut on Mac Action Ctrl + Cmd + Zooms in the document view. Together with the next ..read more

Did you know that there are over 200 keyboard layouts? As workplaces become more multilingual and multicultural, with employees using more than one language on a daily basis and often working from different corners of the world, modern businesses need to be more versatile when it comes to accommodating the needs of their workers. While cultural sensitivity is the number one thing to create a comfortable work environment, there’s another thing that’s easy to overlook: the IT equipment, and, especially, keyboards. It may come as a surprise, but keyboard layouts are not one-size-fit-all matters ..read more

Low legibility of the letters is actually a very common problem that makes working on computer pretty uncomfortable. It may start after long time when the symbols get worn-off that much that you can't read them or when the surface gets partially glossy. Greasy marks are perhaps the biggest nightmare as it's barely possible to prevent the keyboard from getting more damage once they start to show up. Troubles with reading the letters on the keyboard are also experienced by users who recently purchased the new laptop. Many of them complain on too low contra ..read more

You probably heard of multiple advantages of having your keyboard covered with decorative or specialized keyboard decals. Want to get your first keyboard stickers but still not sure how these work? Then check out these 16 questions and answers (like, keeping the keyboard backlight) we prepared for you to clear up all doubts! 1. What keyboard stickers are made of (perfect product recipe)? Considering that keyboard stickers are applied on the device which is used at least few hours a day, there are certain requirements. Such decals have to be strong (so you can type for months, e ..read more

Keyboard stickers or silicone covers? That is the question! No matter if you just got your brand new 2018 MacBook Pro or want to upgrade the unbreakable Lenovo Think Pad, we’ve been there. Want more legible letters? Or better protection against liquids and simple scratches? Or maybe you just got a new laptop with a totally different language layout than you're used to? Be my guest and let me show you all pros and cons of having keyboard stickers and silicone covers. 1. Typing is waaay better with keyboard stickers This is crucial for writers and anyone heavily relying on a typing speed an ..read more