Guides & Resources

If Goldilocks had to choose her favorite switch, she would probably call linear switches too smooth, clicky switches too clacky, and tactile switches just right. Tactiles are the perfect blend...

Receiving a new keyboard feels like Christmas morning. There is nothing more exciting than opening up the box, popping in your favorite switches, and adorning your board with new keycaps...

Looking to upgrade your mechanical keyboard's plate, huh? Well, you've come to the right place. Brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, is an excellent plate material aesthetically and functionally,...

Choosing switches is reminiscent of picking your starter Pokémon. The three main choices, linear, tactile, and clicky, all have their pros and cons that make it a tough decision to...

One of the most intimidating hurdles for people looking to build a mechanical keyboard is the need to solder on their switches. However, that is where hot swap PCB's come...

When on the hunt for new keycaps, you may see the phrase "MX Style Stem Compatible" in the set's description. To best explain this, take a look at images showing...

Lubing switches is a rewarding experience that we encourage every keyboard owner to try. However, like any process, some common mistakes can be made that may sour the experience. We...

Look, there is nothing wrong with using a membrane keyboard. At some point in time, every one of us has used one for gaming. However, we are here to give...

The sound a mechanical keyboard makes is like music to our ears. However, not everyone shares that same sentiment. In an environment where other people are trying to work, the...

You rely on your gaming mouse to perform quick and accurate movements during intense gameplay. One slip-up or missed click can cost your team the match, so optimizing your mouse...

Congratulations, you have just received your first mechanical keyboard. A creative community filled with exploration awaits you. One of the most exciting aspects of the hobby includes modifying your board...

Explaining Mechanical Switch Actuation Force When searching around for switches online, you may notice a value labeled "actuation force" represented in grams (g). For example, Gateron Red switches have an...

  Recently, POM plastic mechanical keyboard components are becoming more and more popular. Going onto Reddit’s mechanical keyboard subreddit, you will notice builds showing off POM plastic cases, switch plates,...

When Should I Replace My Mouse Feet? Mouse feet allow your mouse to smoothly glide across your deskpad. The speed and precision provided by feet are especially important in competitive...

Macros are incredibly important customization tools for both productivity and gaming. They allow you to bind software functions to a specific button on your mouse, and you can chain multiple...

The rapidly expanding mechanical keyboard hobby has shown that even office peripherals can become true works of art that should be proudly displayed on our desks. The same can be...

Yes. You read that right. LUBE. Now why in the world are people putting this slipper solution on their sacred switches? Well, keyboard enthusiasts love to tinker and teardown their...

Comparing Our LIGHTWEIGHT Gaming Mice You must consider a wide range of factors before finding the perfect mouse. Size, shape, and weight are all attributes that combine to potentially make...

Our Pick for the Best FPS Mouse First released in March 2020, Call of Duty: Warzone has taken the PC gaming community by storm. Cross-platform? Check. Free-to-play? Check. Battle Royale?...

WHAT ARE CUSTOM KEYCAPS MADE OF? When looking to buy custom keycap sets for your mechanical keyboard, two acronyms repeatedly pop up: ABS and PBT. Both terms represent the type...