Mechanical Keyboards 101

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Keyboard Building Tools: Beginner's Guide

Keyboard Building Tools: Beginner's Guide

Building your own mechanical keyboard is easier than you think and offers full control over its look, feel, and performance. Here’s what you’ll need to know to get started: Core Components: Case...

Mechanical Keyboard Switch Types Explained

Mechanical Keyboard Switch Types Explained

Mechanical keyboard switches come in three main types: Linear, Tactile, and Clicky. Each offers a unique typing feel, sound, and use case. Here's a quick breakdown: Linear Switches: Smooth and s...

Beginner's Guide to Custom Mechanical Keyboards

Beginner's Guide to Custom Mechanical Keyboards

Custom mechanical keyboards let you build a keyboard tailored to your preferences. You can choose everything - switches, keycaps, case, and layout - for the perfect feel, sound, and style. Here's ...

Top 7 Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboards for Beginners

Top 7 Hot-Swappable Mechanical Keyboards for Beginners

Hot-swappable mechanical keyboards are ideal for beginners because they let you easily change switches without soldering. This flexibility allows you to experiment with different switch types, cus...

Mechanical Keyboard Sizes: 60% vs 65% vs TKL vs Full-Size

Mechanical Keyboard Sizes: 60% vs 65% vs TKL vs Full-Size

Choosing the right keyboard size can improve comfort, save desk space, and boost productivity. Here’s a quick breakdown of the four main mechanical keyboard sizes: Full-Size (104 keys): Includes...

Linear vs Tactile Switches: Which One Should You Choose?

Linear vs Tactile Switches: Which One Should You Choose?

Choosing the right mechanical keyboard switch - linear or tactile - depends on your priorities for gaming or typing. Here's a quick breakdown to help you decide: Linear switches: Smooth, quiet, ...