Mechanical Keyboard Guides & Tutorials

GMK vs PBT Keycaps: What’s the difference?

Writers, programmers, and gamers alike have flocked to mechanical keyboards for their tactility, unique color-schemes, RGB lighting, and distinc ...

How to Remove Keycaps on a Mechanical Keyboard with a Puller

Removing keycaps takes a steady hand and the right equipment. A keycap puller is all you need — and maybe to avoid the third cup of coffee or ca ...

How to Lube Mechanical Keyboard Switches Without Soldering

Lubricating your mechanical keyboard switches is one of the best ways to keep them feeling and sounding great. Knowing how to lube mechanical ke ...

Plate-Mount vs. PCB-Mount Switches on Mechanical Keyboards

One crucial factor to consider is the mounting style, which determines whether or not the switches are compatible with a keyboard. There are two ...

Why are Custom Mechanical Keyboards So Expensive?

In the wonderful world of custom mechanical keyboards, typing feels good, and gaming is even more fun because the keyboards are more tactile and ...

10 Cute Desk Setup Ideas

Your desk is a vital part of your bedroom or office. It is where you play games, complete work, and socialize with friends online. If you plan o ...

How to Store Mechanical Keyboard Keycaps and Switches

Whether you're an avid gamer or a software developer, if you use your keyboard enough to know that you need keycaps, you also know that proper k ...

Should I buy ABS vs. PBT Keycaps?

Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene (ABS) and Polybutylene Terephthalate (PBT) are the two most common keycap materials. ABS keycaps are the more co ...

Which Mechanical Keyboard Layout Is Right For You?

Long gone are the days of standard keyboard sizes. Now technology offers everything that the user needs, from different keyboard sizes to person ...

Popular Mechanical Keyboard Keycap Materials: A Guide To PBT, ABS, & POM

This quick guide to PBT keycaps, ABS keycaps, and POM keycaps should answer all of your key questions to ensure that the right selection is made ...

Comparing TriboSys 3203 & 3204 Switch Lubes

If you've been doing research on the optimal switch lubricant to use for tactile switches, odds are that you've come across Tribosys 3203 and Tr ...

How to Use Penguin Tactile V2 Switches

These properties make penguins ergonomic because they soften the bottom-out. Bottoming out can be a painful experience for some when used typing ...

Using and Modding Salmon Tactile Switches

Whether you're thinking about getting your hands on Salmon tactile switches, or you've already decided to dive in, we're going to cover some use ...

What Are PolyCaps PBT Keycaps?

Here at Kinetic Labs, we like to have our keycap sets in stock, conceptualized in-house, and designed in collaboration with our favorite artists ...

How to Use Keyboard Switch Films

Choosing a switch for your mechanical keyboard build is one of the most important decisions you can make about your build, and certainly one of ...

How to use Krytox 205g0 Lubricant

Krytox 205g0 is one of the most used lubricants in the world of mechanical keyboards, and a top pick among the keyboard community. You may have ...

Durock Stabilizers and How to Use Them

If you ask any of the mechanical keyboard builders in the industry, enthusiasts and specialists alike, one of the most important—if not the most ...