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Cherry Launches MX Experience Box Keyswitch Sampler
By Mark Tyson published
Cherry is making it easier for the masses to sample their keyswitches, and buy bundles for projects.
Mechanical Switch Spec Ranges and Those Pesky Plus and Minus Signs
By Scharon Harding published
We explore and explain why mechanical switch specs have large variances, denoted by the confusing “±” symbol and what it means for your keyboard or keyboard build.
Kailh x NovelKeys Box Cream Mechanical Switches Review: Soft ‘N’ Stable
By Scharon Harding last updated
Kailh x NovelKeys Box Cream mechanical are more stable than other linear switches and sound better too.
How to Lube Switches on Your Mechanical Keyboard
By Julie Muncy published
Lubing your switches changes the sound and feel of our keys.
Swap It Like It's Hot: How to Change Mechanical Keyboard Switches
By Scharon Harding published
We’ll show you the easiest way to change a mechanical keyboard’s switches. With a hot swappable keyboard, you can craft your perfect typing experience.
Razer Hopes to Silence Noise Complaints With 2nd Gen Linear Optical Switches
By Scharon Harding published
The 2nd generation Razer Optical Linear mechanical keyboard switches are supposed to address noise complaints from the prior edition.
Aorus K1 Keyboard Wraps Cherry MX Red Switches in Cyberpunk Styling
By Michelle Ehrhardt published
Gigbayte's new Aorus K1 gaming keyboard repackages the Aorus K7 in a new cyberpunk shell.
New Cherry Viola Mechanical Switch Wants to End Membrane Keyboards
By Scharon Harding published
Cherry Viola is a budget mechanical switch. The hope is to compete with membrane and other budget keyboards under $100.
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