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Types of Switches: How to Choose the Perfect Keystroke
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Types of Switches: How to Choose the Perfect Keystroke

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 08/07/2025
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Mechanical keyboards have surged in popularity, and at the heart of their appeal lies the switch—the mechanism that defines how each key feels, sounds, and […]

Keyboard Guide: All You Need to Know About Sizes and Layouts
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Keyboard Guide: All You Need to Know About Sizes and Layouts

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 08/07/2025
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When it comes to choosing a keyboard, many people immediately focus on the look or type of keys, but there are actually many more factors […]

Why You Should Rethink QWERTY – Exploring Smarter Keyboard Layouts
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Why You Should Rethink QWERTY – Exploring Smarter Keyboard Layouts

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 17/04/2025
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Most of us never chose the keyboard layout we use every day. It was handed to us — by typewriters, school IT rooms, or whatever […]

The Best Keyboard Layouts for Casino Streamers and Online Dealers
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The Best Keyboard Layouts for Casino Streamers and Online Dealers

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 17/04/2025
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In the fast-paced world of live casino streams, every second counts. Casino streamers, chat hosts, and online dealers rely heavily on quick typing — not […]

Choosing the Best Keyboard Layout for University Professors: Enhancing Comfort and Productivity
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Choosing the Best Keyboard Layout for University Professors: Enhancing Comfort and Productivity

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 02/04/2025
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University professors spend a lot of time typing, whether they’re preparing lectures, responding to emails, or writing papers. Using a not comfortable keyboard can lead […]

Improving Typing Speed for Dissertation Writing: Should You Switch Your Keyboard Layout?
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Improving Typing Speed for Dissertation Writing: Should You Switch Your Keyboard Layout?

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 02/04/2025
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Typing speed can greatly impact how efficiently work gets done in academic work, especially dissertation writing. For students, being able to type quickly and without […]

Controlling Your Drone Efficiently: Mapping Keyboards for DJI Commands Using the Keyboard
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Controlling Your Drone Efficiently: Mapping Keyboards for DJI Commands Using the Keyboard

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 15/05/2024
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In a world of modern technology, drones are becoming an increasingly common tool for a variety of tasks, from photography and video recording to search […]

Keyboard Sizes & Layouts: A Comprehensive Guide
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Keyboard Sizes & Layouts: A Comprehensive Guide

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 11/04/2024
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Are you in the market for a new keyboard but feeling overwhelmed by the myriad of sizes and layouts available? Fear not, as we delve […]

Nordic Keyboard Layout: Evolution and Usage
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Nordic Keyboard Layout: Evolution and Usage

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 10/04/2024
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The Nordic keyboard layout is a unique configuration designed to accommodate the special characters and symbols used in languages such as Danish, Finnish, Icelandic, Norwegian, […]

Top Logitech Keyboard Layouts for Better Typing Experience
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Top Logitech Keyboard Layouts for Better Typing Experience

  • Jeffery Matthews
  • 09/04/2024
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In our mission to provide thorough assessments and valuable recommendations, we’ve put more than 215 different keyboards under the microscope. From this large variety, over […]

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Continuing Research and Development

There are many other alternative keyboard layouts, each aimed at improving certain aspects of typing, whether it be speeding up speed, reducing fatigue, or improving ergonomics. Ongoing research and development in this area offers new perspectives for improving the user typing experience.

QWERTY Myths and Reality

Despite popular belief that the QWERTY layout was specifically designed to slow down typing and prevent keys from jamming on mechanical typewriters, research actually shows that this is not entirely true. In fact, the QWERTY layout was designed to minimize collisions between typewriter hammers, helping to increase typing speed.

Colemak: Balance of Speed and Ergonomics

Created in 2006 by Eiman Colemak, the Colemak layout was designed with both efficiency and usability in mind. It places more emphasis on reducing finger movement and increasing typing speed, while maintaining a balance between innovation and familiarity for users.

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