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How can I assign a macro (or something similar) to disable keyboard?

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So I place my phone on my keyboard whenever I am watching YT because I don't have the desk space to move the keyboard comfortably back enough and I like the extra elevation. However, I usually have my PC on as well and sometimes multiple keys get pressed and messes things up. It would be very inconvenient to unplug my keyboard or go through a bunch of settings every time. So I was wondering how I could set up something more convenient than that, like a macro or something. Thanks

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And how would you reenable the Keyboard? Start a new Text file when you place your phone on the KB. Simply close the file w/o saving when done.

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There are couple of options. One is simple on/off switch for USB. The other is getting some cover on top of your keyboard.

 

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There are also options with AutoHotkey.

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Go to your local dollar store, pick up something like this

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Mount it to the wall or the side of your desk (screws or double sided tape/velcro) and put your phone in it.

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