Building your first custom mechanical keyboard can be intimidating. Between all the parts and terminology involved, it’s hard to know where to start. Thankfully, it’s also never been easier to jump ...

Chances are, like everyone else, your dad spends a lot of time on a computer. And chances are, the computer setup they're using is pretty standard — it might even be downright boring. But it doesn’t ...

So you bought your first mechanical keyboard, started modding it, and realized that you'd like to take the next step of your mechanical keyboard journey: building your own custom keyboard. First of ...

When it comes to choosing the best keyboard, or best gaming keyboard, there’s already what seems like a million options out there — surely there’s something there for everyone, right? So why would ...

I’m fed up with mainstream gaming keyboards. They’re just too expensive for what you get. My frustration to find something I really loved led me to finally bite the bullet and build my own. It’s a ...

Perhaps you have a tilt towards glowing cyberpunk peripherals. Perhaps you’ve been hunting for a keyboard that you can position perfectly to suit both your left and right hands. In that case, you ...

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My obsession with custom mechanical keyboards is well-established at this point. I don't technically need more keyboards. So, if I'm going to add to my collection, I want to make sure it's something ...

If you are interested in building your very own mechanical keyboard, you may be interested in a new video published by YouTuber Zac Freedman. This video provides a comprehensive 20-minute introduction ...

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There is no such thing as the “best” mechanical keyboard. You can find many of our favorites—mechanical or otherwise—in our Best Keyboards guide that suits various needs. These are great for people ...

My love affair with mechanical keyboards began in late 2014. I purchased the Logitech G710 and was enamored. When my former editor, the inimitable Bill Murphy, asked me to review the Roccat Ryos TKL ...