People who are security-conscious recommend that you always use wired keyboards when you're typing in your passwords, bank account numbers and anything you wouldn't want people to snoop on. Why?

Not too long ago, wireless keyboards meant interference, line-of-sight issues, unbearable input lag, battery woes, and generally a frustrating experience that forced many to revert to the wired ways.

Microsoft has launched a new keyboard this week which is equipped with AES encryption, allowing you to shield your keystrokes from would-be hackers. The new Microsoft Wireless Desktop 2000 ...