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What Is Keyboard Polling Rate and How Much Does It Matter?

Is faster always better? Just how fast should your keyboard polling rate be?

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Nuphy Air75 V2 Review: Excellent Sucessor Ticks All the Boxes

Releasing a new version of a fan favorite is always a risk, but Nuphy has done the original Air75 justice.

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What Are Silent Mechanical Keyboard Switches and Do They Actually Work?

Just how quiet is a silent mechanical keyboard switch?

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Custom vs. Pre-Built: Which Mechanical Keyboard Should You Buy?

Custom mechanical keyboards give you so many options, but an off-the-shelf pre-built is often more than enough for most users.

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6 Lesser-Known Mechanical Keyboard Switches You Should Check Out

There's more to life than Cherry or Gateron. Here are some of the lesser-known brands and types of mechanical keyboard switches.

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Gamakay LK75 Review: Silent Typing and Photoshop Keycaps

Who wouldn't want a set of these keycaps?

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Keychron Q1 Pro Review: Excellent Value, Premium Click-Clacking

The $200 entry-fee for the Keychron Q1 Pro seems high, but it delivers great value for a top-notch bit of kit.

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What Is QMK and How Do You Use It to Program Keyboards?

Create your own custom keyboard layouts and macros with QMK to turbocharge your productivity.

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5 Ways to Modify the Stabilizers on Your Mechanical Keyboard

Mechanical keyboards make more noise than other keyboards, but sometimes they make more noise than they should. Here's how to fix that.

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The Best Budget-Friendly Gaming Keyboards

Don't let a tight budget ruin your gaming performance!

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Mechanical Keyboard Thock vs. Clack: What's the Difference?

Do you want a noisy, clacking affair, or would you prefer the deeper, richer sounds of a thocky board?

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Nuphy Halo96 Review: Smooth Typing, and Stylish RGB

The Halo96 has many fans, and I'm now one of them.

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The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Custom Mechanical Keyboards

Custom keyboards are awesome, but where do you get started?

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Optical vs. Mechanical Switches: What’s Best for Gaming?

When it comes to gaming, you want the best performance. But should you opt for a mechanical or an optical keyboard to be better than the rest?

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The Best Gaming Keyboards

A dedicated gaming keyboard could transform your enjoyment and experience. Which is the best gaming keyboard for you?

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Do You Really Need a Numeric Keypad On Your Keyboard?

The numeric keypad, and its importance in today's keyboards, is a very controversial discussion for some. But do you really need it?

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The Best Hot-Swappable Gaming Keyboards

Keyswitches break, and sometimes, you just want a new feel. Rather than shelling out for a new board every time, invest in one hot-swappable keyboard.

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Cherry MX vs. Topre: What's the Difference and What Should You Choose?

Should you go with dependable Cherry MX, or try something different, with Topre?

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A Gorgeous Retro-Futuristic Road Warrior's Keyboard: The Lofree Flow

A slim, Bluetooth-enabled aluminum mechanical keyboard. Ideal for travel, but minor bugs may concern potential buyers.

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