Help Please - New MAC User - OS X 10.6.8 Freezing

Hello......New MAC user after moving from Windows and I have been delighted with the perfomance.  Out of the blue yesterday typing became hesistant.  Today Keyboard quit.  Changed batteries but still no go.  That was quickly followed by the MAC freezing up where I couldn't open anything, without doing a manual shut down, going through the white screen/flashing earth process.  I did a search and followed instructions concerning Disk Repair but I was only offered the Repair Permission option, which I did.  Rebotted but still the same situation.   Total MAC novice here so any advice would be appreciated but in understanable english.... .  Many thanks in advance.

Can't help with the keyboard issue, since I only use wired ones. For general info, see these:
Switching from Windows to Mac OS X,
Basic Tutorials on using a Mac,
Mac 101: Mac Essentials,
Mac OS X keyboard shortcuts,
Anatomy of a Mac,
MacTips,
Switching to Mac Superguide, and
Switching to the Mac: The Missing Manual,
Snow Leopard Edition.&
Additionally, *Texas Mac Man* recommends:
Quick Assist,
Welcome to the Switch To A Mac Guides,
Take Control E-books, and
A guide for switching to a Mac.

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