Keyboards 101. How to choose the perfect keyboard for your needs, be it gaming, office work or creative writing? What are keyboards switches and how are they different from each other? What are low profile mechanical keyboards, hall effect switches and much more content.
The Machenike K500 mechanical keyboard has proven for me to be a delightful surprise, offering an excellent balance of design, functionality, and affordability. Here’s my detailed review of this compact 75% layout keyboard. It’s the K500-B84 model, but there are also 60% version named K500-B61 Mini and a wireless version of the 75% keyboard with … Read more
There are moments in technology where something revolutionary emerges and pushes an industry to new heights. In the world of keyboards, the “Rapid Trigger” technology is that breakthrough. With the introduction of the Wooting two Lekker Edition keyboard in 2019, a unique feature was introduced that soon took the gaming community by storm. Now it’s … Read more
An island style keyboard, also known as a chiclet keyboard, is a modern type of keyboard that features individual keys with ample spacing. These keyboards are designed to provide a comfortable and more responsive typing experience. The individual keys are usually flat and square in shape, with slight curves to make typing easier and more … Read more
A keycap profile is the shape of the keycap in a mechanical keyboard. This includes how tall it is, its angle, and the shape of the top. Each profile feels different under your fingers and can change your gaming experience. There are so many different keycap profiles out there that picking the best one for … Read more
The world of mechanical keyboards is vast and full of variety, and among them, through-hole keyboards have been gaining traction recently. Named for their distinct construction, these keyboards use a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) that differs from the ones found in standard custom or pre-built keyboards. When a key is pressed on a keyboard, it’s … Read more
In the world of mechanical keyboards, size does matter. But it’s not always about going bigger. In fact, the trend is shifting towards compactness and minimalism, with 60%, 65%, and 75% keyboards gaining popularity among typists, gamers, and professionals alike. But what do these percentages mean? And more importantly, which one is the best fit … Read more
The world of high-end custom keyboards is fascinating, full of jargon and technicalities that can both excite and confuse users. One such term that users frequently encounter is ‘daughterboard’. Longtime tech aficionados, experienced in disassembling game consoles or building PCs, may already be familiar with this term. For newcomers, however, it could be an entirely … Read more
The Keyboard Tilt Phenomenon If you’ve ever watched an eSports tournament, whether it’s League of Legends, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive, or Fortnite, you might have noticed something intriguing. Some of the pro players tilt their keyboard at an almost 90-degree angle (almost sideways), a stark contrast to how most of us use our keyboards when we’re … Read more
This article aims to throw light on such viable alternatives to mechanical keyboard switch lube that aren’t typically marketed for that specific use but can still do the job. It is, however, crucial to clarify that these recommendations are not permanent solutions but rather alternatives to consider if specialized switch lubes are not immediately available … Read more