Google 'wiped out' CAPS LOCK key - Good or bad?

On the occasion that Google has just introduced the first Chrome OS-based laptop, many comments have appeared around this product.

As we all know, over the past few days, the technology community around the world has been heated up by the arrival of the Cr-48, Google's pet laptop. After the release of the operating system for Android phones, it is understandable that the Cr-48, a device using the Chrome OS operating system is well known.

Not to mention the configuration, experience when using Chrome OS, an element that is creating a lot of this current opinion is the keyboard design of the Cr-48, or more specifically, it is that Google has 'Death key' Caps Lock key and instead of Search key (search).

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The first reaction of some people 'discovered' this problem, was an objection. They believe that Google is currently facing many difficulties and failures in its business strategy. In general, Google only succeeds with what is available and has existed for a long time such as Gmail, YouTube or the search engine. On the other hand, what this "self-made" company has not achieved has been so successful. Therefore, they think that it is quite understandable when this giant decided to make a small change when removing Caps Lock key and instead of a new key: Search.

Not only that, some people think that, due to careful research on features and design, any key that exists on the keyboard has its effect. Specifically here is the case of Caps Lock. Users can type capital letters by holding the Shift button, but what if you have to type a line, or even a piece of text?

Because what has become a habit is difficult to change. And for those who have a habit of using the Caps Lock key, they will definitely feel the shortcomings and shortcomings.

However, the surprise is that there are also many (even many) people who are on Google's side and support this change.

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The first reason given is that the Caps Lock key is rarely used, and people with Caps Lock habits when typing are only a minority. Things like typing a capital letter in one line, a whole paragraph can be done by editing the font after editing. Therefore, the replacement of a button is almost less to touch with a new key, it will not affect much.

A few other ideas suggest that Google's removal of Caps Lock and its inclusion in the search key is the creation of 'specific features' for the operating system, just as Microsoft or Apple did. The proof for this is the window-shaped button (representing Windows), or the apple-shaped keypress featured on Apple products. Now, Google - already known for its search engine, equipped with a Search key (and laptop) operating system, is understandable.

They also said that many computer users rarely remember and use keyboard shortcuts, so the keys from F1 to F12, or even Windows keys are rarely used. However, in the midst of such a "sea" of information, finding data in computers, on the internet or elsewhere is a good practice. Therefore, if Google creates a 'habit' for users, the Search key will definitely be utilized and useful.

In the end, many more observant people thought this was Google's exquisite 'branding' way. Specifically, in the manual for the Cr-48, there is a paragraph saying, if the user really needs the Caps Lock key to be able to send a comment on YouTube, go to Settings, select the System Section section and switch the Search key. to Caps Lock. And, if you are a proficient user, press Ctrl - Alt to display the keyboard shortcut.

You see, we can completely turn the Search key into Caps Lock, but if you are a proficient user, you won't need Caps Lock. So, who doesn't want to be a power user?

In short, development is a necessity of technology, and the decision of Google or any manufacturer to change or renew its products is their strategy. The debate is still going on, and changing Chrome OS's Caps Lock to Search key is good or bad, let's wait.