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A complete resource with easy guides, detailed breakdowns, and step-by-step overviews to help both beginners and advanced users understand everything about mechanical keyboards.
The PCB (Printed Circuit Board) is one of the most important parts of a mechanical keyboard. You can think of it as the brain of the keyboard. Every time you press a key, the PCB sends a signal to your computer telling it exactly which key was pressed. If the PCB stops working or gets
Keyboard switch leaves are the tiny metal parts inside a switch that make the key work. They’re usually made of copper or a copper alloy because it conducts electricity well. The leaves are basically two connected metal pieces. When you press a key, these leaves touch each other, completing the circuit. When you let go,
The actuation force of a keyboard switch is the amount of pressure you need to press a key before it registers. You’ve probably seen switches online with labels like 40g actuation force, while others may be heavier at 50g or 55g. This number makes a big difference in your typing experience. Lighter switches (lower actuation
In this keyboard sizes guide, we’ll go over the different layouts and help you figure out which one might work best for you. Keyboards come in many shapes and sizes, and each one has its own strengths depending on what you need it for. There are about six common sizes: Each size changes how compact
When most people type, they keep looking down at their keyboard. That habit slows you down and is the first thing you should work on removing. Instead, train yourself to keep your eyes on the screen and let your fingers do the work. Another useful step is to check your current typing speed, so you
A TKL, or tenkeyless keyboard, is a compact layout that removes the number pad you usually find on full-size keyboards. Other than that, it still has all the important keys like letters, numbers, function keys, and navigation keys. You don’t lose much in terms of functionality, but you gain a lot in desk space. This
Alice mechanical keyboards are different from the regular keyboards It has the split and angled alphanumeric design. On the other hand traditional keyboards have keys arranged in straight rows. Alice layouts are specially designed to reduce strain on the wrist and forearms by providing a more natural hand and wrist posture while typing. Detailed breakdown: