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Mechanical Keyboards 101

Mechanical vs Standard Keyboards: Durability
// 2025-06-25 / Jerry Chu

Mechanical vs Standard Keyboards: Durability

Mechanical keyboards last 10–15 years, while standard keyboards often need replacing in 1–5 years. The difference lies in their construction: Mechanical keyboards: Built with individual switches rated for 50–100 million keystrokes, durable...
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Ultimate Guide to Flashing QMK Firmware
// 2025-06-19 / Jerry Chu

Ultimate Guide to Flashing QMK Firmware

Flashing QMK firmware lets you customize your keyboard to suit your needs, from creating macros to adjusting key functions. Here's how to get started: Why Flash QMK?: Personalize your keyboard layout, fix...
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How to Fix Loose Keycaps on Mechanical Keyboards
// 2025-06-16 / Jerry Chu

How to Fix Loose Keycaps on Mechanical Keyboards

Loose keycaps on your mechanical keyboard can ruin your typing experience, but fixing them is easier than you think. Whether it’s due to wear, damage, or environmental factors, you can restore stability...
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RGB Layers with QMK Firmware
// 2025-06-12 / Jerry Chu

RGB Layers with QMK Firmware

RGB layers in QMK firmware let you use your keyboard's RGB lights for more than just decoration. They provide visual cues for active layers, key states, or functions like Caps Lock. Here’s...
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What Are Keyboard Group Buys?
// 2025-06-11 / Jerry Chu

What Are Keyboard Group Buys?

Keyboard group buys are a way for enthusiasts to pre-order custom mechanical keyboard parts or full keyboards by pooling resources. Here's the key idea: production starts only if enough people commit to...
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Fix Key Chatter on Mechanical Keyboards
// 2025-06-09 / Jerry Chu

Fix Key Chatter on Mechanical Keyboards

Key chatter, or when a single key press registers multiple times, can make typing frustrating. Here's how to fix it: Clean your keyboard: Dust and debris are common causes. Use compressed air,...
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