Keyboard is a necessary and often overlooked component for an enjoyable computer experience. The Alienware TactX? premium gaming keyboard has full individual key macro functionality to enhance the gaming experience and positioned to offer a differentiator for Alienware gaming systems. Moreover, the keyboard features six fully-programmable keys, each of which can be switched to any of three separate modes for a total of 18 distinct key assignments. These keys can be programmed to replicate individual keys, perform multi-key macros, or launch applications. It also features a Game Mode switch allows you to disable the Windows and Context Menu keys on your keyboard. Now you won't get dumped to your desktop and die if you accidentally press the wrong key in the heat of battle. This product has been tested and validated on Dell? systems and is supported by Dell Technical Support when used with a Dell system.