Re-mapping keys on your keyboard

I just found a handy utility and thought it would be good idea to share it, as you too may be looking for the same functionality.

Carla's new laptop has a non-regular keyboard (something everyone with a netbook is going to experience). Her PgUp/Down keys were also cursor Up/Down keys. To use the PageUp/Down you had to press and hold a Function key and then press cursor Up/Down. As PgUp/Dn keys get used a lot in word processing and web browsing, this two-handed gymnastics was not very user friendly. The nice husband that I am, I thought there had to be a better way.

I came across SharpKeys, a utility which allows you to assign any key function to any position on your keyboard. You may find this really handy, especially if you have one of those new multimedia keyboards. Make sure to backup your registry (if running WinXP) or to create a System Restore point (if in Vista or Win 7) before making any changes with SharpKeys.

The utility is really easy to use. Just click on Add, and find the key whose function you want to assign, then find the key where you want to assign this new key. After all the key mappings are chosen, write the settings to registry and reboot. One more thing, don't call me if your computer won't start up. :-)