Keyboards
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shine-thru legends are so cool but moa manufacturers never make them i think this is an untapped market get on that
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1–2 minutesthis post may contain affiliate links. shine-through legends can be divisive among keyboard enthusiasts. some people love them, while others remain unimpressed. however, there’s no doubt that you should know what shine-through legends are if you’re interested in keyboards. knowing what they are can help you decide if you want to include them on your…
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i really said “i want a kuromi keyboard with purple switches and a purple frame” and then i really went and did it
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3–4 minutesthis post may contain affiliate links. it’s always been my dream to have an aesthetic keyboard that suited all my needs. there’s not always a breadth of options for the “cute keyboard” people. most companies focus a lot more on functionality than their aesthetics, especially for switches. however, i finally collected a base keyboard, switches,…
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pbt is rough, abs is smooth, they both are fine but pbt fanboys will not like me saying that
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1–2 minutesthis post may contain affiliate links. abs and pbt plastic are among the most durable types of plastic on the market. thus, most keycap manufacturers typically choose either abs or pbt material for their keycaps. however, there are differences between abs and pbt keycaps that should be considered when purchasing new keycaps. let’s look at…
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fun fact u can do dye sublimation at home with a hair straightener (not a guide on how to do that)
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1–2 minutesthis post may contain affiliate links. legend printing on keycaps comes in many shapes and sizes. the most common legend printing methods involve painting the legends onto the keycaps with paint. however, these legends aren’t very durable and can degrade or fade away as you use the keyboard. one popular method of legend printing that…
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look, i saw sparkly purple switches, i clicked purchase, these were an aesthetic choice for a keyboard part no one will see
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1–2 minutesthis post may contain affiliate links. flaming skull isn’t a popular keyboard part manufacturer in the west, but in asia, they make budget keyboard parts that shine, literally! i’ve got these purple night switches that i bought to swap out on my main keyboard and i love them! let’s talk about them. switch type the…
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i loved this keyboard like a man loves a woman until the lights broke randomly now it sits in the reject box
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3–4 minutesthis post contains affiliate links. i love ducky keyboards. if you’ve taken a look down my blog, you might have noticed my review of the ducky one 2 series 10, rosa edition keyboard. i’ve also taken the liberty of trying out ducky’s new one 3 series keyboards, specifically the aura edition. let’s take a look…
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expensive mechanical keyboards are a dick measuring contest and i aim to win
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2–3 minutesWith mechanical keyboards costing so much money, are they really worth the extra cost? Let’s examine that question.
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like the keys can actually be different shapes and some people have preferences on the shape like i like moa keycaps because i think they’re the cutest keycaps
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1–2 minutesUnderneath the keycaps can be different between keyboards, but did you know the keycaps can be different shapes too? Let’s look at some of the most common keycap profiles.
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touch typing is more or less the same no matter what keyboard u use
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2–3 minutesMechanical keyboards use a different mechanism from regular keyboards. Does it make it harder to type? Let’s assess.
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god the huo ji mechanical feeling keyboard sucks (no it doesnt feel mechanical)
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2–3 minutesI’ve never used a “mechanical-feeling” keyboard… until now. Here are my thoughts on the HUO JI Mechanical-Feeling Keyboard.