Mechanical Keyboard Guides & Tutorials

Anti-ghosting in Keyboards Explained: Why Does It Matter?

If you've ever wondered what anti-ghosting is, then this article is for you: in a few words I explain what it is and why it's important for your ...

An Introductory Guide to Keyboard Switch Springs

When it comes to choosing mechanical keyboard switches, have you stopped to consider the type of spring used? In this guide, I cover common spri ...

Are Large Desk Mats (XXL Mouse Pads) Better?

Desk mats (aka XXL mouse pads) come in various different sizes, and in this guide I help you decide which desk mat size is right for you and you ...

Dye-Sub vs Double-Shot Legends in Keyboard Keycaps

Mechanical keyboard keycap legends come in two forms: dye-sublimated and double-shot (aka injection molded). Here I explore the pros and cons of ...

An Overview of Essential Mechanical Keyboard Tools

In this guide, I cover some essential tools and accessories for building and modding mechanical keyboards including keycap pullers, soldering ir ...

What Does "Thock" Mean?

We hear the word "thock" and "thocky" thrown around a lot in the mechanical keyboard community, but what does it really mean? Simply put, thock ...

Overview of Mechanical Keyboard Mods

With so many mechanical keyboard mods out there to make your keyboard feel and sound great, it can get a little overwhelming. In this post I bre ...

Choosing Between Linear, Tactile, and Clicky Switches

There are 3 main types of switches: linear, tactile, and clicky. In this post, I go over some tips to help you decide which switch type is right ...

Mechanical vs Membrane Keyboards: Which Is Best?

When it comes to choosing a keyboard for your computer, you have to choose between mechanical keyboards and membrane keyboards. Which one is rig ...

Moon V2 Hand-Lubed 205g0 Linear Switch Review

A review of the new Moon V2 linear switches from Agile and Kinetic Labs with factory pre-lubrication by hand with Krytox 205g0 for a smooth stoc ...

Plastic vs. Metal Mechanical Keyboards: Pros & Cons

Plastic mechanical keyboards versus metal keyboards: which is better? Ultimately, the choice comes down to personal preference, but here's some ...

An Intro to Frankenswitches for Mechanical Keyboards

An introduction to frankenswitches: like all things mechanical keyboard related, customization is the name of the game when combining switches t ...

An Overview of Mechanical Keyboard Layouts

In this blog post, I go over the most popular mechanical keyboard layout options, from 40% up to 100% layouts to help you choose the one that's ...

Mechanical Keyboard Suggestions For The Office

You spend just as much time typing on your mechanical keyboard as you do sleeping, so why not invest in improving your workspace to be as effici ...

How to Build a Silent Mechanical Keyboard

Building a silent keyboard is actually a lot easier than you think, and to me, is one of the easiest keyboard builds to do. ...

Can using a Mechanical Keyboard make you a better programmer?

Back when I was a kid there was a store called CompUSA that had a variety of stores in the United States that specialized in computers and compu ...

Mechanical Keyboards and Female Gamers: An Interview

“As a content creator, it is important to have a theme…”, Alannah said, as a way to keep followers engaged in what you are trying to do. She was ...

Gateron Yellow Switches: KS-3, KS-X, What's It All Mean?

Gateron yellow switches come in all shapes and sizes, from KS-3 to KS-8 to G Pro. In this article we explore some of the key differences between ...

Hot-Swap Keyboard vs Soldered PCB: Does it Matter?

Sometimes it can be confusing to understand the difference between a hotswap and soldered PCB, but don't worry, today we are breaking it all dow ...

Wuque Studios WS Silent Tactile Keyboard Switch Review

The WS Silent Tactile is one of Wuque Studios’ newest switches and with a low price of only $.42, they definitely have a lot to offer. ...