Keyboards Archive

Every computer comes with a keyboard these days, but most of the included boards are pretty low quality and will fall apart after even a little heavy use. The keyboards that come with computers are very durable and feature keys and switches that mostly used plastic designs for input recognition. Not only is this not very satisfying in a tactile sense, but it can provide …

There are plenty of good keyboards on the market, and we’ve reviewed a number of them. But most keyboards share the same kryptonite. No, we’re not talking about rough typing, although that can be a problem on some models. We’re talking about water. For example, suppose you’ve just bought a nice mechanical keyboard for gaming. And suppose you like to enjoy a meal at your …

If you want a quality wireless keyboard that’s compatible with multiple operating systems, you don’t have a ton of options. A few weeks ago, we reviewed one of those options: the Keychron K2. This compact, tenkeyless keyboard is exceptionally rugged, with an internal aluminum frame and clicky Gateron Blue switches. It’s designed for use with multiple devices, and can be connected to three devices simultaneously. …

Traditional keyboards were designed before ergonomics were a concern. Even the standard QWERTY keyboard layout is a design meant for typewriters not digital typing. Most keyboards are based on old concerns from old technologies and have never really bothered to factor in comfort. This is painfully obvious to everyone that spends more than a few hours at their computer each day. The stress on your …

As recently as ten years ago, mechanical keyboards were relegated to serious typing enthusiasts. If you used the Dvorak layout instead of QWERTY, you might have been using a mechanical keyboard, but otherwise few people had even heard of them. In the past few years, though, prices have started to come down, and PC gamers and casual hobbyists have started to get into the market. …