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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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,...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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?...
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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...
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