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Mechanical keyboards and ergonomics

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Tenting my split mechanical keyboard with magnets

Thoughts on the new tenting setup I have for my split mechanical keyboard.

Where to start with mechanical keyboards

My opinion on what you need to know to get started with mechanical keyboards.

My impression of the marketing around mechanical keyboard switches

Satirical post about the kind of marketing that defines the mechanical keyboard switch market.

Thoughts on the Cherry MX2A Silent Black switches

I am very happy with the Silent Blacks as part of my split mechanical keyboard. They meet all my expectations.

What I have learnt about my mechanical keyboard preferences

An overview of what I have figured out about mechanical keyboards and my preferences.

Thoughts on the Gateron Yellow mechanical key switches

I am using the Gateron G Pro 3.0 Yellow switches with my mechanical keyboard. They are good and I am happy with them.

Final thoughts on MOA keycaps and spherical tops in general

After using the MOA keycap profile, I am convinced that Cherry is the best for me right now.

First impressions of the cute MOA profile keycaps

The MOA profile keycaps are a good choice for mechanical keyboards. I enjoy them on my split, ergonomic Iris keyboard.

Vlog: firmware-level ergonomics of my keyboard

In this video blog I talk about the firmware and design considerations of my keyboard, which improve its ergonomics.

Vlog: status update on my RSI and split keyboard

In this video blog I talk about how my split ergonomic keyboard has helped me overcome a painful injury. I also discuss mechanical keyboard hardware.

Linear mechanical switches are good for office work

My experiments with mechanical keyboards have made me understand my preferences better. Linear switches are fine for what I do.

Thoughts on the Keychron Banana and Silver mechanical key switches

I tried the Keychron K Pro Banana and Silver swithes with my Iris keyboard. They are nice, though I had to get used to them.

What I learnt from the Colemak keyboard layout

In this article I explain how I tried to switch to Colemak but ultimately decided against it.

MT3 keycap profile impressions

I tried the MT3 keycaps with my Iris keyboard. These are my impressions.

Why I picked the Iris keyboard for my RSI

I document my reasoning for selecting the Iris keyboard from keebio to improve my Repetitive Strain Injury.

Introduction to keycaps for mechanical keyboards

The basics of keycaps for those getting started with mechanical keyboards.

Introduction to mechanical key switches

The basics of key switches for those getting started with mechanical keyboards.