Mechanical Keyboard: Art of Typing
Review by a full-time developer and weekend gamer | April 2026 I’ll be honest with you: I had no intention of loving this keyboard. I’ve been a mechanical keyboard guy for years. I’ve lubed switches at 2am. I own three different sets of keycaps. I once spent an entire Saturday building a custom 65% board…
Open-plan offices are the new norm. Collaboration, visibility, energy — the modern workplace has it all. But there’s one piece of technology that was never designed with your neighbors in mind: the mechanical keyboard. That iconic “click-clack” you love? To the person sitting three feet away trying to take a phone call? It’s torture. The…
Let’s be honest: your mechanical keyboard is probably one of the dirtiest things on your desk. Between skin oils, dust, and the occasional snack crumb, your high-end switches are fighting a losing battle against “the grime.” Cleaning your keyboard isn’t just about making it look pretty—it’s about preventing switch failure and keeping your typing experience…
You’ve spent hundreds of dollars on a custom mechanical keyboard, a high-performance mouse, and a beautiful wooden desk. But something still feels “missing.” The desk looks a bit bare, and your keyboard makes a hollow, echoing sound when you type. Enter the Desk Mat (also known as a Desk Pad). Most people see it as just a…
If Linear switches (like we covered in Day 16) are like sliding on ice, then Tactile switches are like popping bubble wrap. Every time you press the key, you feel a distinct “bump” before the switch activates. It’s the preferred choice for typists, writers, and anyone who wants physical feedback from their keyboard without the loud “click” of…
When you buy a mechanical keyboard, you usually focus on the switches or the RGB lighting. But there’s one component you touch literally every second: the Keycaps. Most beginners think keycaps are just plastic. But in the enthusiast world, there is a fierce, never-ending debate: ABS or PBT? Choosing the wrong one can lead to a “greasy” looking…
If you’ve spent any time in the mechanical keyboard community, you’ve probably heard enthusiasts talking about their “lube station” or how their switches feel “buttery smooth.” To an outsider, it sounds a bit strange. Why on earth would you spend 4 hours of your weekend painting tiny plastic squares with synthetic grease? The answer is…
Let me tell you something embarrassing: I have talked about this keyboard more than I’ve talked about my actual hobbies to my friends. My coworkers are tired of hearing about it. My partner has asked me, on multiple occasions, to “please stop stroking the keyboard like it’s a pet.” But I can’t help it. The NuPhy…
Clean Minimalist 65% Desk If you’ve been reading our Guide to Keyboard Sizes, you know there is a dizzying number of layouts to choose from. But if you ask any keyboard enthusiast what the “perfect” layout is, most of them will whisper the same answer: 65%. Why? Because it’s the Goldilocks of keyboard sizes. Unlike a 60%…
Red vs Brown vs Blue Switches Buying your first mechanical keyboard is an exciting moment until you hit the checkout page and see a terrifying dropdown menu: “Select Switch Type: Red, Brown, or Blue.” If you don’t know the difference, choosing the wrong switch can completely ruin your typing experience. You might end up with…