mechanical keyboards guide
Mechanical keyboards have gained popularity among computer enthusiasts and gamers due to their superior tactile feedback and durability. However, regular cleaning is necessary to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Let’s discuss how to effectively and safely clean a mechanical keyboard and provide step-by-step instructions for the process. We’ll also recommend popular tools that are easy … Read more
40% mechanical keyboards are the most compact format available for sale, except for some keypad models. Unlike 60% keyboards, here not only functional keys are sacrificed, but also arrow keys and numeric keypad at the top. A combination of letter keys with Fn is used to enter numbers and special characters. Their ergonomics and minimalism … Read more
Low-profile keyboards are devices with thin keys. Switches on such models have a lower actuation point, approximately 1 mm. This significantly increases typing speed, which is why they are primarily used by programmers and copywriters. Low-profile keyboards are also used in gaming, but much less frequently than traditional models. The small key travel often leads … Read more
“Single-handed keyboards” are small keyboards designed to be used with one hand. They usually feature between 15 and 30 keys and are not intended to fully replace a full-sized keyboard. One-handed keyboards are small in size and can fit on any desk. As a result, they have become popular among gamers who frequently play first-person … Read more
Mechanical TKL keyboards (“ten keys less”) are models that do not have a numeric keypad on the right side. They are more ergonomic, take up less space on the desk, and still include all important blocks: arrows, navigation, F1-F12, and numbers. TKL or 80% keyboards are great for typing text. There are also shortened models … Read more
A split keyboard is two halves with buttons connected by a wire. It allows you to straighten your hands, remove strain from your wrists and work more productively. With a split keyboard, you can forget about tunnel syndrome, arm pronation and elbow deviation – common problems among office workers. In addition, ergonomic keyboards allow you … Read more
Mechanical keyboards 65% belong to the compact class. Their main difference from the full-size ones is the missing number block on the side and the F1-F12 keys on the top. They are replaced by layers, which are activated by key combinations. Compared to the 60% keyboards, they have a few extra system buttons and control … Read more
100% mechanical keyboards contain all the keys you need to work. There is a numpad, F1-F12, arrows, navigation block and additional keys. Some manufacturers, such as Corsair, equip them with buttons for macros. The American standard ANSI has 104 keys, the European ISO has 105. Full-size models weigh more than 1 kg and require a … Read more
The 75% size keyboard is a good balance between a full-size and an ultra-compact keyboard 60%. It has no numpad, the rest of the keys are tightly spaced, with no empty space separating them. Arrows and system commands can stand in a single row to the right or go into the main unit. This compactness … Read more
The 60% format keyboards contain 61-62 keys and are ultra-compact. The size is a little more than half of a full-size keyboard. Therefore, they can easily fit in a backpack or a bag and take up little space on the table. Their peculiarity is the absence of F-keys, numpad, arrows and system functions block above … Read more