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A page listing all articles on keyboardista. It provides explanations on keyboard basics, technical terms, and how to choose a keyboard.
Article List
Types and Compatibility of Surface Type Covers and Keyboard Covers
With the Surface lineup now in its 11th generation, Microsoft has released a wide variety of dedicated keyboards. In this article, we’ll explain the different types of Surface Type Covers and keyboard covers, as well as their compatibility — a topic that’s surprisingly easy to get confused about.
2025.1.7
Using Razer's Left-Hand Keyboard "Tartarus" Series on macOS
This guide explains how to make full use of Razer's high-performance gaming left-hand keyboard, the "Tartarus" series, on macOS.
2024.11.26
Regularly Back Up Karabiner Elements Configuration Files to the Cloud
To prepare for emergencies, this article explains how to regularly back up Karabiner Elements configuration files to the cloud.
2024.11.22
What is the difference between ABS and PBT keycaps?
ABS and PBT are materials chosen for keyboard keycaps. We have summarized the differences, advantages, and disadvantages of each.
2024.10.31
What is a Mac-Compatible Keyboard?
From cool and easy-to-use genuine Mac keyboards to more specialized keyboards, choosing a keyboard compatible with Mac is the best option when making a switch. This article explains what a Mac-compatible keyboard is, the differences from Windows keyboards, and how to choose one.
2024.10.9
What Is a One-Handed Keyboard? Features, Advantages, and Disadvantages
One-handed keyboards are gaining attention, especially in the gaming scene. This article explains their features as well as the advantages and disadvantages of using them.
2024.10.8
What Is the Magnetic Sensor Switch System for Keyboards? Mechanism, Advantages, and Disadvantages
The magnetic sensor switch system is gaining attention as a new type of keyboard key switch. This article explains how it works and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of choosing a keyboard with a magnetic sensor switch system.
2024.9.27
What is a split space keyboard? Advantages and disadvantages
The variety of split space keyboards has been increasing. Here, we explain the features, advantages, and disadvantages of split space keyboards.
2024.9.4
Shortcut Keyboards Best Suited for Left-Hand Devices
From everyday use to gaming and video streaming, left-hand devices are gaining more attention. This article explains shortcut keyboards that are optimal as left-hand devices.
2024.7.10
What Are Optical Keyboards and Optical Switches?
With the rise of competitive gaming, optical keyboards and switches are gaining more attention for their speed and reliability. In this article, we explain how they work, along with their advantages and disadvantages.
2024.7.4
What is the "Anti-Ghosting Function" on Keyboards?
An explanation of the "anti-ghosting function," which is increasingly featured in gaming keyboards. This article also covers its advantages and disadvantages.
2024.5.7
What Is N-Key Rollover on Keyboards?
In recent years, N-Key Rollover has become a major keyboard feature, especially in the gaming community. This article explains the function and benefits of N-Key Rollover.
2024.5.2
What is Cherry MX2A? Evolution Points and Key Switch Lineup
We have summarized the evolution points and key switch lineup of the newly announced mechanical switch, Cherry MX2A, from Germany's Cherry company, the originator of mechanical switches.
2024.2.28
Which Is Better for Gaming Keyboards, Wired or Wireless?
Even among gaming keyboards, the connection method greatly affects usability and gameplay. This article explains which option is best by comparing the advantages and disadvantages of both wired and wireless types.
2023.12.20
What is "Rapid Trigger" for Ultra-Fast Keyboard Keystrokes? – Advantages and Disadvantages
Rapid Trigger, which accelerates the input responsiveness of keyboards. Here, we explain the features, advantages, and disadvantages of "Rapid Trigger," a function recommended for gamers and those who are particular about typing.
2023.10.16
How to reduce wrist pain when typing on a MacBook
We have compiled a list of ways to reduce wrist pain when typing on a MacBook.
2023.7.26
How to use a Macbook with a Japanese keyboard like an US keyboard
If you buy a used Japanese model MacBook, for example, you may use the Japanese keyboard model instead of the US keyboard model. With a little customization, the Japanese keyboard model, which is difficult to use, can be used like the US keyboard model.
2023.7.24
Suitable and Unsuitable Uses for Mechanical Keyboards
Mechanical keyboards are popular among users who are particular about their keyboards, but they are not perfect for every situation. This time, let's look at the uses that suit mechanical keyboards and those that do not.
2023.6.5
Are Mechanical Keyboards Fragile? How to Improve Their Durability
We often hear complaints about 'malfunctions' with mechanical keyboards. Are mechanical keyboards really fragile? Here, we've summarized how to improve their durability.
2023.5.31
How Does It Work? The Structure and Mechanism of Mechanical Keyboards
What makes mechanical keyboards different from other keyboards? This article explains their structure and mechanism.
2023.5.30
Are Mechanical Keyboards Noisy? Causes and Tips to Reduce Resonance
Mechanical keyboards often have an image of being noisy. Reasons for the noise and ways to reduce it are summarized.
2023.5.29
This Is All You Need! How to Identify a Mechanical Keyboard
If you are not familiar with keyboards, it can be surprisingly difficult to distinguish a mechanical keyboard. This time, we will explain how to identify a mechanical keyboard.
2023.5.19
Customize your keyboard! Benefits of swapping keycaps and essential tools
By swapping keycaps, you can customize your keyboard to your preference. In this article, we explain the benefits of changing keycaps, keycap compatibility, and the tools required for replacement.
2023.3.7
What is a Magnetic Mechanical Keyboard? Advantages and Disadvantages
The magnetic mechanical keyboard is attracting attention as a new form of mechanical keyboard. Here, we summarize how the magnetic mechanism works, along with its advantages and disadvantages.
2023.2.17
Mechanical keyboard malfunctioned? How to fix it yourself
Although mechanical keyboards have the advantage of being highly durable, they can break down. If your mechanical keyboard should break down, we have compiled a list of measures that you can take yourself.
2023.1.16
How to choose a keyboard for programming
Programming is one of the most important PC tasks where typing efficiency is important. Because you will be keying all day long, it is important to choose the right keyboard as your work tool.
2023.1.10
Advantages and Useful Uses of Keyboards with Macro Function
Macro functions are becoming popular in the PC gaming scene. We have summarized the advantages and convenient usage of keyboards with macro functions.
2023.1.5
How to use and customize a Razer keyboard on macOS
Razer keyboards are popular for their comfort and build from a gamer's perspective. Since most gamers use Windows, there are some hurdles to using it on macOS.
2023.1.4
What is the "polling rate" of a keyboard? Points to consider when choosing
Polling rate is one of the specifications that has been gaining attention recently as an indicator of keyboard performance. This section summarizes what polling rate is and how it affects key input.
2022.10.18
Advantages, disadvantages, and how to choose a separate keyboard
Separate keyboards are the last thing that those who are particular about their keyboards reach. We have compiled a list of advantages and disadvantages of separate keyboards and how to choose one, which have many enthusiasts.
2022.10.13
Advantages and disadvantages of keyboard arms
A keyboard arm is an extension accessory for a keyboard similar to a display arm. This section summarizes what a keyboard arm is, its advantages and disadvantages, and how to choose one.
2022.10.12
What is a "QWERTY" keyboard? Points to consider when choosing
The word "QWERTY" is sometimes found in descriptions when looking for a keyboard. The following is a summary of what "QWERTY" is and how "QWERTY" affects the selection and use of keyboards.
2022.9.29
Advantages and disadvantages of ergonomic keyboards
Ergonomic keyboards are optimized for the human body using ergonomics. We summarize its advantages and disadvantages.
2022.9.27
What's better when it glows? Advantages and Disadvantages of Backlit Keyboards
Over the past few years, more and more models have been equipped with backlighting on their keyboards. This section summarizes what is good about having backlighting on keyboards, what types are available, and the advantages and disadvantages.
2022.9.19
How to Choose a Gaming Keyboard for Small Hands
Many gaming keyboards are designed for Westerners with large hands, but they can be difficult to use for those with smaller hands. In this article, we will introduce how to select a gaming keyboard for those with small hands.
2022.9.16
Advantages of using a wrist rest on a keyboard
Wrist rests are increasingly being included as standard equipment, especially on mechanical keyboards. This section summarizes what wrist rests are for and the advantages of using them.
2022.9.15
How to use a mechanical keyboard with a notebook PC
If you normally use a mechanical keyboard on your desktop, you may want to use a mechanical keyboard on the go. In this article, we will show you how to use a mechanical keyboard on a notebook PC for use on the road.
2022.9.14
What to do when a drink is spilled on a mechanical keyboard
When using a mechanical keyboard for desk work, "spilling a drink on the keyboard" is a problem that can occur quite often. In this issue, we will introduce how to deal with the unfortunate case of spilling a drink on a mechanical keyboard.
2022.9.13
What Are the Differences Between High-End Mechanical Keyboards and Cheap Mechanical Keyboards?
Even though they are all called mechanical keyboards, they range widely from high-end models costing tens of thousands of yen to budget models available for just a few thousand yen. We've summarized the differences between high-end and budget models, what makes high-end keyboards better, and what makes cheap ones worse.
2022.9.8
Improve Work Efficiency by Mastering Special Keys
Special keys are standard on keyboards but are often surprisingly underused. We have summarized how special keys work and in what situations using them can improve work efficiency.
2022.9.6
If you buy a mechanical keyboard, make cleaning a habit!
Mechanical switches have a very high input resistance frequency. However, the switches are therefore susceptible to dust. In this issue, we have compiled tips on how to clean a mechanical keyboard well and use it for a long time.
2022.9.5
What kind of keyboard is a mechanical keyboard with floating design?
There are "floating design" models of mechanical and gaming keyboards. The following is a summary of what floating design is and its advantages and disadvantages.
2022.9.2
Advantages and disadvantages of low-profile mechanical keyboards
In the past few years, companies have been expanding their lineups of "low-profile" mechanical keyboards. The following is a summary of their features, advantages and disadvantages.
2022.8.29
Advantages and disadvantages of different PC keyboard sizes
PC keyboards come in a variety of sizes, each with its own features, advantages and disadvantages. In this issue, we will introduce them all together and compare their merits and demerits.
2022.8.11
How to overcome the weaknesses of a full-size keyboard with a left-handed numeric keypad
A numeric keypad is useful when numbers are used frequently. However, a full-size keyboard has some disadvantages, such as being too far away from the mouse and taking up too much width at your desk. In this article, we will show you how to overcome the weaknesses of a full-size keyboard by using a tenkeyless keyboard and a left-handed numeric keypad.
2022.8.10
Summary of unique features of Razer keyboards
One of the main attractions of Razer keyboards is the variety of features they offer, mainly for gaming. In this article, we summarize the unique features of Razer keyboards.
2022.8.10
Differences between the model numbering rules and on-board features of the Topre REALFORCE keyboard
The Topre REALFORCE keyboards look the same, but in fact there are differences between models. In this issue, we summarize the differences between the model numbers and functions of the REALFORCE keyboards.
2022.8.9
How to reduce the noise of a mechanical keyboard
Typing noise is inevitably a concern when using a mechanical keyboard. We have compiled a list of methods to reduce the typing noise of mechanical keyboards, which tends to be loud.
2022.8.1
What to look for and how to choose a used mechanical keyboard
The appeal of used mechanical keyboards is that they are expensive when new and can be purchased at a discount. However, there are different precautions and selection methods for used keyboards than for new ones.
2022.7.27
What is a scissor switch? How does it differ from a butterfly keyboard?
This section explains the difference between the scissor switch and the butterfly keyboard, Apple's original mechanism.
2022.7.21
Malfunction? What to do when you have input problems with a mechanical keyboard
Although mechanical keyboards have independent key switches and the durability of the switches is high, this does not mean that defects do not occur at all. In this issue, we summarize how to deal with input problems on mechanical keyboards.
2022.7.15
Are the switches on a mechanical keyboard replaceable?
Keyboards have a high probability of failure because they are devices used on a daily basis. Because it is an expensive mechanical keyboard, you want to repair it. Is it possible to replace the switches on a mechanical keyboard?
2022.7.15
Among mechanical keyboards, the "hot swap" feature has attracted a lot of attention in the past few years. This section provides a thorough explanation of what hot-swapping is, its features, advantages and disadvantages, and how to choose one.
2022.7.14
How to Choose a Mechanical Keyboard for Use in the Workplace or Office
Mechanical keyboards make typing more comfortable. However, when it comes to using them at work or in the office, you might worry, "Aren't mechanical keyboards noisy?" Here, we introduce how to choose a mechanical keyboard suitable for the workplace or office.
2022.7.13
Differences Between US Layout Keyboards and Japanese Layouts
At first glance, the difference between US layout keyboards and Japanese layouts may seem to be only the size of the Enter key. However, there are actually significant differences in use that could be said to make them completely different.
2022.7.12
The Difference Between Japanese Layout and JIS Layout on Keyboards for Mac
The layout of Mac-specific keyboards is a bit different from keyboards for Windows. Even among Mac keyboards, the Japanese layout and JIS layout have different arrangements.
2022.7.12
How to make MacBook series keyboards unmarked
Learn how to make your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro keyboard unmarked.
2022.6.29
Can I repair a broken MacBook keyboard myself?
When using a MacBook, you may unexpectedly encounter a problem with the keyboard. Can I repair a malfunctioning keyboard by myself?
2022.6.29
Actually, it is deep. Keycap and keyboard size
When you start focusing on keyboards, you will find that the "keycap and keyboard size" is surprisingly profound. If the keyboard is too small or too large, it will be difficult to use, but if you find a keyboard that fits your body, typing will become overwhelmingly easier.
2022.6.29
Although not widely known, keyboard keycaps have a keycap standard called "profile. In this article, we summarize the differences between different keyboard profiles and how to choose one.
2022.6.29
Advantages and disadvantages of Blank Keyboards
Blank keyboards are secretly popular for their simple design. We summarize its advantages and disadvantages.
2022.6.29
What kind of keyboard has good cost-performance?
You want to choose a keyboard with good cost-performance as well, not just comfort like key touch, right? This time, we have summarized what kind of keyboard has good cost-performance and how to choose a keyboard with good cost-performance.
2022.6.29
How much does changing the switch axis on a mechanical keyboard change the feel of the keyboard?
The interesting thing about mechanical keyboards is that if the axis is changed, the sound and clicking feel will also change. In this issue, we have summarized how much the feel of the keyboard changes when the switch axis is changed.
2022.6.29
When looking at gaming PCs and gaming keyboards, the term "WASD keys" sometimes comes up. Let's take a look at what the "WASD keys" are and how they differ as a keyboard.
2022.6.29
Summary of keyboard layout types and types
If you are particular about your keyboard, you will notice that there are many different keyboard layout types. In this article, we summarize the different types of keyboard layouts and the advantages and disadvantages of each type.
2022.6.29
How to Reduce Problems Such as Tendonitis Pain When Typing
When typing for long periods, pain in the arms and hands, such as tendonitis caused by typing, can occur. This time, we have summarized methods to reduce such pain and problems in the arms and hands.
2022.6.29
In a quiet environment, the keyboard is surprisingly noisy. In this article, we summarize why keyboard touch sounds are noisy and how to quiet down noisy keyboards.
2022.6.29
'Which is better for wireless keyboards: built-in battery or replaceable batteries?'
The current mainstream for external keyboards is wireless keyboards. Wireless keyboards are available in both battery-powered and rechargeable (built-in battery) types, but which should you choose?
2022.6.29
What Types of Wireless Keyboard Connections Are There?
Wireless keyboards, which have become standard due to their ability to be used in a tidy environment without cables connecting to the receiver, actually have various types of connection methods. Let's take a look at the advantages and disadvantages of each.
2022.6.29