Guide to OmniPoint Switches by SteelSeries
Most gamers and keyboard enthusiasts are already familiar with the various colored keyboard switches. Red is mostly designated for liner switches, brown for tactile switches, and blue for clicky switches. …
Budget vs. Expensive ABS Keycaps – What’s the Difference?
Many newcomers to the keyboard hobby will associate ABS plastic keycaps with budget keycap sets. After all, most gaming keyboard manufacturers advertise ABS keycaps as lower-budget alternatives to their more …
Are 75% Keyboards Good for Gaming?
For many gamers, a mechanical keyboard is an essential part of their equipment. But, any enthusiast can tell you that navigating your way in the mechanical keyboard hobby is no …
What is Keyboard Latency? (Wired & Wireless)
Do you notice the reaction time of your keyboard? Is it fast enough that you can get quick results? Does it lag in the middle of your game, or …
Why Should You Get a Barebones Keyboard?
Building a custom mechanical keyboard may be intimidating as you have to consider what type or brand of components you’re getting. With this in mind, companies have made entry-level custom …
Why Do Some People Like Noisy Keyboards?
Buying an external keyboard may be daunting to many since the keyboard market offers so many options. Depending on your budget and needs, you can end up getting a …
How to Test Mechanical Keyboard Switches
Numerous interesting mechanical keyboard switches pop up on today’s market. Because of their variety, enthusiasts are continuously impressed, insinuating their eagerness to try new switches. However, relying solely on online …
Why Do Keyboards Have Bumps (F & J Keys)
Newer keyboard users may notice the presence of bumps on the F and J keys. Since it is such a small detail, many casual users may potentially miss it. However, …
Guide to Rotary Encoder Knobs (Keyboard FAQs)
Mechanical keyboards with rotary knob features have been stealing the scene in the mechanical keyboard community as more budget keyboards with this feature surface. The rotary encoder lets users increase …