How can i change a parallel keyboard into a USB keyboard?

If it is a PS/2 keyboard this adapter will do it :

USB Female to PS/2 Male Adapter (mouse or keyboard)

http://www.mwave.com/mwave/Skusearch.hmx?scriteria...

You can get a brand new USB keyboard for under $10 :

http://www.nextag.com/Logitech-Deluxe-250-USB-5132...

regards,

Philip T

Im certain there is an adapter made to let you use a parallel as a USB keyboard but wouldnt it just be cheaper and easier to just buy a new USB keyboard? If you insist, just go down to best buy or a similar store and tell them what you want. Im willing to bet it will cost as much as a new usb keyboard costs.

The information above is mostly correct. Other issues you may encounter is that the USB keyboard may not allow you to enter your BIOS (I have this problem), your Operating System (i.e. windows, osx, linux) may not support usb keyboards, and your BIOS may not support them during the POST (power on self test).

You are better off using a PS/2 keyboard for the reasons stated above, but also keep in mind that if you have only a few USB ports, you may want to keep them free for any devices you may buy in the future. My computer only has 6 USB ports, I have 8 USB devices, and it takes some work to figure out which devices can be put on the USB hub without having to use a power adapter to ensure all the devices work without attempting to pull more power from the USB hub than it supports.

I haven't seen a parallel keyboard. Do you mean PS2? There are PS2 to USB adapters you can buy, but I've tried them and they don't work on all PS2 keyboards. Keyboards are cheap. Just buy a new USB one.

there are adapters you can buy. The parallel keyboard plugs into the adapter to make it USB.