What is an Ortholinear keyboard and should you switch to one?
  • Aug 18
  • Keycaps 101

What is an Ortholinear keyboard and should you switch to one?

Posted by: seo_khanhpv

A standard keyboard layout with a large spacebar and staggered keys has existed for years and been familiar to everyone whether a new typist or even experienced pros. Very few people are aware of the special keyboard layouts out there. Yet, if you've been lurking around the corners of the internet hunting for some weird […]

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Cherry MX Alternatives: A Guide to the Best Cherry Clones
  • Aug 12
  • Keycaps 101

Cherry MX Alternatives: A Guide to the Best Cherry Clones

Posted by: carson-rutz

Cherry MX switches offer a beloved typing experience in mechanical keyboards, but they come with certain challenges. Availability of specific types can be limited, and quality consistency can vary. This has led to the emergence of "Cherry clones" and "Cherry fakes" from other manufacturers, attempting to replicate the feel and appearance of Cherry MX switches. […]

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A Comprehensive Overview of Kailh Switches
  • Aug 10
  • Keycaps 101

A Comprehensive Overview of Kailh Switches

Posted by: carson-rutz

Tell us which switch brand has a crazy collection of many many switches? Kailh switches?  If Kailh is what we hear you say, then - ‘bing bong’ you’re right. Well, not a lot of brands, including our ‘great grandfather’ Cherry MX, can have that many lineups under their names. Right now, we count that they […]

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15+ Best Cherry MX Blue Keyboards for Any Need
  • Jul 09
  • Keycaps 101

15+ Best Cherry MX Blue Keyboards for Any Need

Posted by: amy-golden

Cherry MX set the standard in the mechanical keyboard world with their German-engineered precision and range of tactile experiences with each color variant offering unique feedback. Among these, Cherry MX Blue switches are particularly celebrated for their tactile and auditory feedback. Unlike their quieter Red and Brown counterparts, the Blue switches provide a clicky sound […]

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Are Low-Profile Switches Better? (2024 Guide)
  • Jul 07
  • Keycaps 101

Are Low-Profile Switches Better? (2024 Guide)

Posted by: carson-rutz

You have been using normal switches for a long time and find them too boring for a keys enthusiast like you? Then try switching to low-profile switches. Low-profile switches are a compact and improved version of regular mechanical switches. They are 30%-40% shorter, making them faster and easier to activate. Compared to a standard switch, […]

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The Beginner's Guide to Outemu Black Switches
  • Jul 01
  • Keycaps 101

The Beginner's Guide to Outemu Black Switches

Posted by: carson-rutz

On the mechanical keyboard forums, Outemu Black switches are frequently mentioned whenever someone asks for a suitable switch to play games. As a dupe of Cherry MX Black, the Outemu Black remains most features of the Black line, but of course, at a much lower price. This makes it become a popular option for gamers […]

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Outemu purple switches: Complete Review 2024
  • Jun 27
  • Keycaps 101

Outemu purple switches: Complete Review 2024

Posted by: carson-rutz

Outemu Purple switch, marketed as the enhanced version of Outemu Brown, has been hyped by the community of keyboard lovers.  After the success of being recognized as the best dupe of Cherry MX switch with their first release, Outemu continued to introduce their new purple version. This has become the talk of whether it meets […]

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Are Low-Profile Keyboards for Gaming and Typing?
  • Jun 23
  • Keycaps 101

Are Low-Profile Keyboards for Gaming and Typing?

Posted by: carson-rutz

When hunting for a mechanical keyboard, you will face 2 options that you may struggle to choose from: A normal keyboard and a low-profile keyboard. You may already know that the obvious factor that distinguishes these two profiles is the height. Though normal keyboards seem to be easier to buy, low-profile keyboards also have plenty […]

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7 simple tips to make any mechanical keyboard quieter
  • Jun 18
  • Keycaps 101

7 simple tips to make any mechanical keyboard quieter

Posted by: carson-rutz

Annoying noise from typing or gaming with a loud keyboard is one of the most stressful things for anyone to cope with while using a computer. In a room with silence, a standard keyboard or a mechanical keyboard can be rather noisy and disturbing for you and the people around you. The solution now is […]

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14 Best Quiet Keyboards for Typing & Gaming [2024 Top Choices]
  • Jun 16
  • Keycaps 101

14 Best Quiet Keyboards for Typing & Gaming [2024 Top Choices]

Posted by: seo_khanhpv

Mechanical keyboards, especially ones with clicky switches, can be extremely noisy. This is terribly inconvenient for in-office workers who need total silence to concentrate. Now, we'll go through the 10 quietest keyboards and 5 ways to make your keyboard silent so you can type comfortably without bothering your coworkers. But firstly, let’s get going with […]

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