The concept of taking off keycaps from keyboards is to remove the individual keys from the keyboard for various purposes such as cleaning, customization, or repair. Most keyboard keycaps are designed to be removable to provide access to the switches underneath, allowing for cleaning or replacement of the switches or keycaps themselves. Removing the keycaps … Read more
Desoldering a keyboard refers to the process of removing the solder that connects the electrical components of the keyboard to the circuit board. This process is typically done when someone wants to modify or replace a particular component on the keyboard, such as a switch or an LED. To desolder a keyboard, one would typically … Read more
The lifespan of a keyboard can vary depending on several factors such as the quality of the keyboard, the amount of use it receives, and how well it is maintained. In general, a well-built keyboard can last anywhere from 3 to 10 years, with some lasting even longer. However, lower-quality keyboards may only last a … Read more
A 65% keyboard is a compact keyboard layout that is designed to provide a balance between functionality and space saving. It typically has around 65% of the keys that you would find on a standard full-size keyboard. A 65% keyboard layout generally includes the following keys: The 65% keyboard design eliminates the number pad and … Read more
Corsair is a well-known brand that produces a wide range of computer peripherals, including keyboards. Corsair keyboards are designed with gamers in mind and typically feature mechanical switches, customizable backlighting, and programmable macro keys. Corsair keyboards are available in a variety of models, including the K55 RGB, K70 RGB, K95 RGB Platinum XT, and the … Read more
Lubing switches, also known as “lubricating” switches, is a process that involves applying a small amount of lubricant to the moving parts of mechanical keyboard switches in order to improve their performance and reduce noise. The goal of lubing switches is to make the switches feel smoother and more consistent and to reduce friction and … Read more
Blue switches are a type of mechanical keyboard switch that are known for their distinct “clicky” and tactile feel when pressed. The noise produced by Blue switches is a result of the switch’s internal mechanism. When you press a Blue switch, a metal spring inside the switch is compressed, which causes the stem of the … Read more
We all would have seen a keyboard in several instances and there are sure differences between a normal keyboard and a gaming keyboard. What are macros in gaming? Compared with the normal mechanical keyboard, gaming keyboards have several additional keys, that help in enhancing the gaming potential of the user. These macro keys can be … Read more
If you are someone who interacts with the keyboard often and has to type loads of text every single day, you might have known that your mechanical keyboard emits annoying noises, that are characteristically clicky, loud, and audible in an otherwise silent hallway. The action of the individual switches on the keyboard is the reason … Read more