The one aspect of mechanical keyboards that confuses people most is the different types of key switches and how to decide which one is best for them. Most of the time, selecting a particular switch comes down to personal preference. While the Cherry MX Blue switches are considered the best for typing due being a…
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Mechanical Keyboard Guide: Common Key Switch Types
Mechanical Keyboard Guide: Key Shapes and Key Printing
Keyboards vary widely in their key cap design. Whether it’s the shape of the keys or how the letters are printed on them, these elements can have an impact on the durability and comfort of a keyboard. Today most desktop keyboards have either cylindrical or flat keys, but initially spherical keys were the standard. Key…
Replacing the Keys on Your Mechanical Keyboard
If you’ve wondered how to replace the key caps on your Das Keyboard, we created a video to answer all your questions. Using our WASD kit as an example, we show you how to remove the current key caps on your keyboard, how to recognize the different replacement keys if you bought the Ultimate key set with no key inscriptions, and…
Recycling Old Keyboards and Electronic Equipment
You just got your Das Keyboard in the mail. Now what are you going to do with that old keyboard it’s replacing? Whatever you do, don’t throw it away! Many consumer electronics contain materials that can negatively impact the environment if just tossed in the garbage. Almost all electronics can be recycled and sometimes re-used….