# Das Keyboard > Das Keyboard makes high-performance mechanical keyboards for professional typists, programmers, and enthusiasts. Austin, Texas. Known for Cherry MX switch quality, aluminum construction, Linux and Mac compatibility, and programmable Q Software. Founded 2005. ## Products - [Das Keyboard 6 Professional](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-6-professional/): Built to last a lifetime with Cherry MX switches and a sleek aluminum top panel. - [Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-ultimate/): Blank keycaps for the ultimate typing experience. Cherry MX mechanical switches. - [Das Keyboard 4 Professional](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional/): Premium mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches and aluminum top panel. - [Das Keyboard 4 Professional for Mac](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4-professional-for-mac/): The ultimate mechanical keyboard for Mac users. - [Das Keyboard 4C TKL](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-4C-tkl/): Compact tenkeyless design with Cherry MX mechanical switches. - [Das Keyboard 5QS](https://www.daskeyboard.com/p/5qs-smart-rgb-mechanical-keyboard/): Smart RGB mechanical keyboard with Q software for programmable notifications. - [Das Keyboard 5QS Mark II](https://www.daskeyboard.com/5qs-mark-ii/): Next-gen smart RGB keyboard with Cherry MX2A switches and Q software. - [Das Keyboard 4Q Smart RGB Mechanical Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/p/4q-smart-rgb-mechanical-keyboard/): Smart RGB Cherry MX keyboard with Q software for programmable key notifications. - [Das Keyboard Model S Professional](https://www.daskeyboard.com/model-s-professional/): The classic mechanical keyboard that started it all. Cherry MX switches. - [DeltaForce 65](https://www.daskeyboard.com/deltaforce-65/): Compact 65% mechanical keyboard for gamers and typists. - [Das Keyboard Prime 13](https://www.daskeyboard.com/p/prime13-mechanical-keyboard/): White LED backlit mechanical keyboard with Cherry MX switches and anodized aluminum top panel. - [Das Keyboard Space Pen](https://www.daskeyboard.com/daskeyboard-space-pen/): A superior ballpoint pen with a lifetime warranty. Write upside down and underwater. - [Holosonic T1W Wireless Headphones](https://www.daskeyboard.com/holosonic-t1w/): Wireless headphones with premium audio quality. - [Holosonic T1 Headphones](https://www.daskeyboard.com/holosonic-t1/): Wired headphones with premium audio quality. ## Typing and Keyboard Guides - [Typing Races: The Surprisingly Great Team-Building Activity](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/typing-races-team-building/): Why companies, schools, and remote teams are using private typing races on TyprX to bond, compete, and level up their typing — together. - [WASD keycaps for Das Keyboard — what fits, what doesn’t](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/wasd-keycaps-for-das-keyboard/): Every Das Keyboard with Cherry MX standard switches accepts custom keycaps. Through our partnership with WASD Keyboards, we offer compatible keycap sets that drop straight into the Das Keyboard 4 Pro, - [A Glimpse into CES 2024's Game-Changing Innovations](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/ces-2024-game-changing-innovations/): Discover the game-changing innovations unveiled at CES 2024. From assistive tech for the visually impaired to transparent wireless OLED TVs, explore how tech is reshaping our world. - [The Best Free Online Typing Games](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/best-free-online-typing-games/): Free online typing games are fun ways to improve touch typing speed and accuracy. Studies have shown that typing games are just as effective as drill-based soft... - [How to Type Faster and Increase Your WPM](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-type-faster-and-increase-your-wpm/): Learning how to type faster offers substantial benefits, from saving time and boosting productivity to improving focus and unlocking career opportunities. The b... - [Apartment Office Ideas for a Stylish and Productive Workspace](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/apartment-office-ideas-for-a-stylish-and-productive-workspace/): This is a repost of a Redfin blog by Jenna Hall. If you work from home, you know how important it is to have a dedicated office space. Having an area ... - [Workplace Wellness Tips for 2022](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/workplace-wellness-tips/): This article is a cross-post from Mojo Helpdesk, which is a sister company of Das Keyboard. Workplace wellness is a focus for companies that want to maximize su... - [How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Discord, Slack, and GitHub](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/discord-slack-github-shortcuts/): By learning these Discord shortcuts, Slack shortcuts, and Github shortcuts you will increase your productivity every day, and for years to come. Keyboard shortc... - [Das Keyboard Kicks off the #BlankKeyboardChallenge](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/blank-keyboard-challenge/): Master a Blank Keyboard in 30 Days and You Might Double Your Typing Speed Have you ever wanted to learn how to type or code faster? Das Keyboard is kicking off ... - [Average Typing Speed and Words Per Minute Explained](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/average-typing-speed-and-words-per-minute-explained/): If you sit at a keyboard all day and happen to think you are a speedy typist, then maybe you wonder what the average typing speed is, and how many words per min... - [How to Change the DPI on a Mouse](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-change-dpi-mouse/): This article is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many people know that mouse DPI can profoundly im... - [Why Try a Vertical Mouse or Ergonomic Mouse](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/vertical-mouse-ergonomic-mouse/): This article is reader-supported. We may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through links on our site.Using a vertical or ergonomic mouse may be more com... - [How to Change the Keyboard Language on a Computer](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-change-keyboard-language/): You may want to know how to change the keyboard language if you are studying a new language and want to make it easier to practice on a computer using an websit... - [How to Use Das Keyboard Q Software to Reduce Disruptions and Help You Avoid Multitasking](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-reduce-disruptions-and-avoid-multitasking/): How to Use Das Keyboard Q Software and Q Applets to Stay on Task and Become More Productive Throughout Your Day An unnecessary amount of time is spent every day... - [R.E.M.O.T.E Leadership - How To Guide A Remote Team To Success](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/r-e-m-o-t-e-leadership-how-to-guide-a-remote-team-to-success/): This is a cross-posting from our parent company Metadot blog. With the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic and the global shift to working remotely, many companies h... - [Zoom Fatigue: How To Beat The Burnout Of Remote Work Meetings](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/zoom-fatigue-how-to-beat-the-burnout-of-remote-work-meetings/): This is a cross-posting from our parent company Metadot blog. Zoom calls are something everyone has become familiar with especially during the pandemic. Whether... - [The Das Keyboard 5QS Smart Keyboard Launches with Second-Generation Supercharged Hardware & Features](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-das-keyboard-5qs-smart-keyboard-launches-with-second-generation-supercharged-hardware-features/): Das Keyboard is excited to release the second generation of the 5Q keyboard, the 5QS. The Das Keyboard 5QS is a smart RGB mechanical keyboard that helps boost p... - [Celebrating Engineers for their Contributions this National Engineers Week](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/celebrating-engineers-for-their-contributions-this-national-engineering-week/): Engineers are often overlooked as we go through each day, taking for granted the comforts and newfound quality of life that was once impossible to imagine. Many... - [Increasing Productivity by Minimizing the Time Between Thought and Action](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/increasing-productivity-minimizing-time-between-thought-action/): The majority of productivity systems increase productivity through the use of elaborate systems and complicated rules. Therefore, increases in productivity typi... - [NKRO: Pressing the limits of human-to-computer interaction](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/what-is-nkro-pressing-the-limits/): When you think about the primary interface between a human and a computer, a keyboard is probably the first thing that comes to mind. A mouse, game controller, ... - [Mechanical Keyboard Guide](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/mechanical-keyboard-guide/): Are you sitting there typing on your computer wondering what makes Das Keyboards such high-quality keyboards? Maybe you think mechanical keyboards are only 80's IBM keyboards. Either way, a little edu - [QWERTY vs. Dvorak vs. Colemak Keyboard Layouts](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/qwerty-vs-dvorak-vs-colemak-keyboard-layouts/): In this article we will be comparing three different keyboard layouts, QWERTY, Dvorak, and Colemak, to help you make an educated decision on which layout might ... - [Watch the Fastest Typists Share Their Typing Tips & Tricks](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/watch-the-fastest-typists-share-their-typing-tips-tricks/): The five fastest typists in the world share their tips on how to increase your typing speed and improve from a casual typist to a very fast typist. With so many... - [Watch the Fastest Typists in the World Compete for the Championship](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/watch-the-fastest-typists-in-the-world-compete-for-the-championship/): The fastest typists in the world compete online for a chance at the title and a place in typing history Over 400 signed up to compete in the 2020 Ultimate Typin... - [Watch the CEO of Das Keyboard on the Tom's Hardware Show](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/watch-the-ceo-of-das-keyboard-on-the-toms-hardware-show/): In this episode of The Tom's Hardware show, special guest Daniel Guermeur, CEO and co-founder of Das Keyboard, chats about the Ultimate Typing Championship, key... - [The Fastest Typist in the World Wins the Ultimate Typing Championship](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-fastest-typist-in-the-world-wins-the-ultimate-typing-championship/): On Saturday, August 22nd, 2020, a new Ultimate Typing Champion was crowned, Anthony Ermolin, dethroning former Champion Sean Wrona in an intense battle for the ... - [Watch the Ultimate Typing Championship Live](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/watch-the-ultimate-typing-championship-live/): How and where to watch the fastest and most talented typists in the world compete for the Championship title! On Saturday, August 22nd at 12 pm CST, the top 10 ... - [Ultimate Typing Championship Top 25 Announced](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/ultimate-typing-championship-top-25-announced/): Top 25 result, updates to the prizes, competition rules are announced. After a week-long competition, where the fastest typists the world battled for a spot in ... - [Early Ultimate Typing Championship Leaders and Who to Watch](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/early-ultimate-championship-leaders-and-who-to-watch/): Three days into qualifications incredible typing speeds are being registered for a chance at a piece of the largest prize pool in competitive typing history The... - [Qualifications Open for the Ultimate Typing Championship and Top 25 Competition Format Announced](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/qualifications-open-for-the-ultimate-typing-championship-and-top-25-competition-format-announced/): Online qualifications are open August 3rd-9th and the format for the top 25 competition is announced. The top 25 typists in the world will compete shortly after... - [How to Focus on Wellness while Working Remotely](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-focus-on-wellness-while-working-remotely/): Photo by Polina Zimmerman from Pexels Contributed by Dr. Bradley Okdie I am a social psychologist and researcher who has spent the last two decades studying the... - [The Ultimate Typing Championship with $10k+ in Prizes is Here](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-ultimate-typing-championship-the-search-for-the-fastest-typist-in-the-world/): The Ultimate Typing Championship Kicks off with Over $10,000 in Prizes https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9MYgp61ub4 Today registration opened for the Ultimate Ty... - [Winner of Work-from-Home Flowchart Contest Announced](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-work-from-home-flowchart-contest/): Working from home can be fun and more comfortable, but it can also get a bit monotonous sometimes. Das Keyboard gave Facebook fans chance to break out of the mo... - [Home Office & Work From Home Hacks](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/home-office-work-from-home-hacks/): 10 Practical Work From Home & Home Office Tips Many people who have never worked from home before now find themselves in a completely new work environment. ... - [How to Become a Faster Typist](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-become-a-faster-typist/): Many of us now spend hours every day typing at our computers. Have you ever thought to yourself that you wish you could type faster? Typing fast is now an essen... - [The Dvorak Keyboard Layout](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-dvorak-keyboard-layout/): About the Dvorak LayoutIs Dvorak faster than QWERTYHow to change a keyboard to DvorakHow to learn how to type on Dvorak If you have spent any time researching t... - [How to join the competitive typing community](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-join-the-competitive-typing-community/): Whether you have been touch typing for years or are just learning the basics, many have a desire to measure and raise their typing speed. Because of this, there... - [How my Das Keyboard Q helps me boost productivity](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-my-das-keyboard-q-helps-me-boost-productivity/): Nowadays, most of us use multiple communication and project tracking solutions. This generates dozens, if not hundreds of daily notifications, often not very im... - [The Das Keyboard 4 Ultimate teaches typing at Harlem Middle School](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-das-keyboard-4-ultimate-teaches-typing-at-harlem-middle-school/): Ken is a Business & Computer Science teacher at Harlem Middle school, and enjoys teaching his students keyboarding, productivity applications, introductory ... - [6 Reasons You Shouldn’t Buy Into the Ergonomic Keyboard Hype](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/6-reasons-you-shouldnt-buy-into-the-ergonomic-keyboard-hype/): In recent years, ergonomic keyboards have been all the rage. The general idea is that ergonomic keyboards are more comfortable to use, lessen muscle strain whil... - [How George R.R. Martin Writes on an Old-School, DOS Computer](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-george-r-r-martin-writes-on-an-old-school-dos-computer/): As I’m sure many of you readers know, the Game of Thrones books are freaking massive. They’re so long and hefty that just holding them to read should count as s... - [How to Find the Right Mechanical Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-find-the-right-mechanical-keyboard/): Yes, mechanical keyboards are badass, but which one is right for you? Let’s face it: mechanical keyboards are awesome. Whether you’re typing in the office or ga... - [Valentine's Day is Almost Here! Click, Clack...Oh.](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/valentines-day-is-almost-here-click-clack-oh/): Surprise Your Valentine with a Keyboard Instead of Chocolates. Looking for a badass gift for your valentine? Look no further, for a limited time, buy one Das Ke... - [The State & the Future of Mechanical Key Switches](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/considerations-about-typing-experience-and-the-future-of-mechanical-key-switches/): What Is the Object We Touch the Most? A Keyboard Over the past 10 years, mechanical keyboards have become very popular. The reason for this success is very simp... - [Tips and Tricks: Doggy Loot, Grammar, and More...](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/tips-and-tricks-doggy-loot-grammar-and-more/): Here are this weeks tips and tricks from the Das Keyboard team. 1. This tip was shared with the team and we were all too excited to try it out. Shake, sh... - [Custom Keycaps](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/custom-keycaps/): Changing your keycaps to make your keyboard unique is cool, but designing your own custom keycaps is even cooler. That’s right. You don’t have to wait around fo... - [A Look into What's to Come...](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/a-look-into-whats-to-come/): Something new is about to launch, many have asked and now your wait is almost over. Want a hit? It's like candy for your _____________. How To Enter: Fill in th... - [New York Times Bestselling Author Types on a Das Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/customer-spotlight-george-beahm/): New York Times Bestselling author George Beahm spends 14 hours a day typing on a keyboard. He says he is in "keyboard heaven." Here is his blog post. My Type of... - [Type Like a Badass: Go Blank](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/type-like-a-badass-go-blank/): When you’re learning to touch-type, the letters printed on your keycaps are kind of like the training wheels. Real proficiency in touch-typing means that you do... - [4 Simple, Quick Fixes to Improve Your Typing Today](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/improve-your-typing/): [caption id="attachment_5200" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Improve your typing[/caption] Sometimes there's nothing more frustrating than typing. Whether it'... - [How to Increase PC Productivity (Hint: Learn Keyboard Shortcuts)](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/keyboard-shortcuts-for-productivity/): These days, everything's about "hacking." Parents want to know how they can hack parenting, exercise buffs want to learn better fitness hacks, and pretty much e... - [Why You Need to Learn Touch Typing](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/why-you-need-to-learn-touch-typing/): For most people, typing's a breeze. You might have taken typing classes in school or just learned as you went, and you can keep writing or coding or gaming with... - [3 Fun (& Helpful) Free Online Typing Games to Test Your Skills](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/free-online-typing-games/): [caption id="attachment_4899" align="aligncenter" width="500"] Photo from Brian Lane Winfield Moore via photopin cc[/caption] We're not all about keyboards here... - [3 Ways to Afford a New Computer and Keyboard for 2014](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/3-ways-to-afford-a-new-computer-and-keyboard-for-2014/): With the arrival of the new year, you're probably thinking of ways you can improve your life, career, and gaming in 2014 (maybe they're one in the same!) One of... - [5 Keyboard-Themed Gifts for the Computer Enthusiast in Your Life](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/keyboard-themed-gifts/): Many of us know those relatives or friends who simply can't stay away from their computer keyboards, whether they're gaming, typing, coding, editing, or maybe e... - [The History of Thanksgiving-Era Writing Instruments](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/thanksgiving-era-writing-instruments/): With Thanksgiving this week, our U.S. fans are preparing to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. Your email inbox is full of communications you've typ... - [Master of the Keyboard: How to Type Faster](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-type-faster/): [caption id="attachment_4537" align="aligncenter" width="500"] This is not what your typing should look like.[/caption] If you've never stopped to think about h... - [Das Keyboard Professional Media Sound Comparison Video](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-professional-media-sound-comparison-video-click-soft-quiet/): http://youtu.be/S7LDLy_PoVE Professional Media Sound Comparison Listen to the audible feedback of our Das Keyboard Professional Clicky, Soft and Q... - [Win a Das Keyboard at SXSW Interactive](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/win-a-das-keyboard-at-sxsw-interactive/): Think you're a bad ass typist? Prove it. Visit the Das Keyboard team at our SXSW Interactive trade show booth for a chance to WIN a Das Keyboard. We're h... - [Das Keyboard’s List of Top 5 Really Bad Ass Typists](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboards-list-of-top-5-really-bad-ass-typists/): Typing /ˈtīpiNG/ - the action or skill of writing something by means of a typewriter or computer. According to Wikipedia, the average professional in America ty... - [Das Keyboard Announces Sponsorship of IU LAN War XXIII](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-announces-sponsorship-of-iu-lan-war-xxiii/): Das Keyboard is proud to sponsor Indiana University’s LAN War XXIII again this Saturday and Sunday, October 13th-14th. This year, attendance is expected to... - [Das Keyboard Sponsors the 2012 TopCoder Open](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-sponsors-the-2012-topcoder-open/): Das Keyboard is now a proud sponsor of the 2012 TopCoder Open. TopCoder is also running a contest for its members to win a Das Keyboard here. - [Infographic - Get Time Back by Typing Faster](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/infographic-get-time-back-by-typing-faster/): For many people, learning to type faster equates to improving video game performance or typing documents faster, though increasing typing speed has the overall ... - [Why a Keyboard and Mouse Provide a Better Gaming Experience](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/why-a-keyboard-and-mouse-provides-a-better-gaming-experience/): There is a great divide amongst gamers when it comes to console vs. PC gaming. After much research and personal experience, we want to highlight how many games ... - [The Sound of Typing 155 WPM](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/the-sound-of-typing-155-wpm/): Being a keyboard company, we often come across videos of people typing and have even posted several of our own. While it's fun to see people using our keyboards... - [Das Keyboard Clicky vs Silent: The Video](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-clicky-vs-silent-the-video/): We previously posted a video comparing the clickity-clack of the IBM Model M vs the Das Keyboard Clicky model. Since then, we received requests for more compari... - [Typing Through Time: Chapter Three - The History and Evolution of Keyboard Layouts](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/typing-through-time-chapter-three-the-history-and-evolution-of-keyboard-layouts/): In the next installment of Typing Through Time, The History and Evolution of Keyboard Layouts are explored. Did you know that some keys we take for granted didn... - [Race Your Friends with typrX's New Private Race Feature](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/race-your-friends-with-typrxs-new-private-race-feature/): As much fun as it is to compete with strangers online, competing with your friends is even better. That’s why we are excited to announce the launch of typrX’s P... - [Desk Ergonomics for Improved Posture and Typing Speed](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/desk-ergonomics-for-improved-posture-and-typing-speed/): Desk ergonomics are important to help prevent physical fatigue and the injuries that result from repetitive movements. Good ergonomics increase typing speed by ... - [Typing Through Time: Chapter Two - The Computer Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/typing-through-time-chapter-two-the-computer-keyboard/): The vast majority of people who use computers take using a keyboard for granted. It can raise the question, "How did this input device develop into what it is t... - [Ultimate Typing Champion Shares His Typing Secrets](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/ultimate-typing-champion-share-his-typing-secrets/): Sean Wrona wiped the competition out last year at the Ultimate Typing Championship. It’s not often that you see someone type 213 wpm at peak speed, under pressu... - [See Gmail Keyboard Shortcuts in Action (VIDEO)](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/see-gmail-keyboard-shortcuts-in-action-video/): Between sorting spam and reading new messages, email can be a time-consuming endeavor. Gmail has a keyboard shortcuts feature that makes managing your inbox muc... - [Video Compares the Sound of Das Keyboard Model S: Clicky vs Silent](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/video-compares-the-sound-of-das-keyboard-model-s-clicky-vs-silent/): Ever wonder how the sound of the blue key switches in the Das Keyboard clicky models compare to the brown switches in the Das Keyboard Silent models? Thanks to ... - [Compete in Typing Races to Win Das Keyboard Goodies](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/compete-in-typing-races-to-win-das-keyboard-goodies/): It's time to give away some more Das Keyboard goodies. This time we're interested in seeing how fast you type. Don't worry, though, you don't have to be the fas... - [10 Activities to Keep You Typing on Your Mechanical Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/10-activities-to-keep-you-typing-on-your-mechanical-keyboard/): I hear over and over from mechanical keyboard owners that they love their keyboard so much they wish they had more reasons to type on it. To save you some time,... - [Mechanical Keyboard Guide: Common Key Switch Types](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/mechanical-keyboard-guide-common-key-switch-types/): 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 th... - [Mechanical Keyboard Guide: Key Shapes and Key Printing](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/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 t... - [Typing Through Time: Keyboard History](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/typing-through-time-the-history-of-the-keyboard/): Typing Through Time : Keyboard History Keyboards and typing technology have come a long way over the past couple of centuries. The first typing devices were designed and patented in the 1700s... - [Great Free Resources to Improve Your Typing Skills](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/great-free-resources-to-improve-your-typing-skills/): We all want to type faster than our current words per minute (wpm). Whether it’s just to get your ideas into the computer quickly or increasing your reaction ti... - [Keyboard Buzz: Nintendo Releases Pokémon Typing Tutor DS](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/keyboard-buzz-nintendo-releases-pokemon-typing-tutor-ds/): In only a few more days, Pokémon Typing Tutor DS is set to be released in Japan on the 21st. The game looks pretty cool (view trailer and commercial below). A g... - [Das Keyboard Launches Das IronGeek at SXSW](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-launches-das-irongeek-at-sxsw/): This year again we will be at SXSW on March 14 - 17, 11am - 6pm. Come try out our keyboards, do some typing races and discover how fast you can type on a blank ... - [A Farewell to Handwriting on CBS](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/a-farewell-to-handwriting-on-cbs/): CBS has a piece where they argue that hand writing is dead, but some disagree. I personally still have a paper notebook where I jot down ideas and perform creat... - [Why did old typewriters not have a number one key?](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/why-did-old-typewriters-not-have-a-number-one-key/): When looking at old typewriters, you'll notice the key for number one is missing. It's not because someone took it out or because it broke. Here is another one:... - [Blazing a trail with the "Ultimate" daskeyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/blazing-a-trail-with-the-ultimate-daskeyboard/): Well, I Just started with Metadot (daskeyboard) and wanted to share my continuing saga using the Das Keyboard. To be blunt, my typing skills are dismal - ... - [Video of Ultimate Typing Championship Final](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/video-of-ultimate-typing-championship-final/): Two of the fastest typists in the US came to SXSW for the Ultimate Typing Championship Final. Sean Wrona and Nate Bowen competed head to head to determine who i... - [Wrona Wins the UTC Crown](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/wrona-wins-the-utc-crown/): Congratulations to Sean Wrona, our first Ultimate Typing Champion! During today’s UTC final round at SXSW Interactive, Wrona was simply EN FUEGO. He managed to ... - [Who will be the Country’s First Ultimate Typing Champion?](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/who-will-be-the-countrys-first-ultimate-typing-champion/): SXSW Interactive starts later this week (March 12-16), which means the final round of Das Keyboard’s Ultimate Typing Championship is finally here. Our two final... - [Meet Your UTC Finalists](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/meet-your-utc-finalists/): So do you want to know more about the two individuals who will be competing for the right to be named the first ever Ultimate Typing Champion? Here’s a brief sn... - [Ultimate Typing Championship Semi Final Results](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/ultimate-typing-championship-semi-final-results/): 01.22.10 Update: Sean Wrona and Nate Bowen are our finalists. Dan Chen declined for personal reasons. Congratulations to Sean Wrona and Dan Chen Nate Bowen - fi... - [Time for Ultimate Typing Championship's "Round of Six"](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/time-for-ultimate-typing-championships-round-of-six/): After two months of fierce competition, we're now ready for the Ultimate Typing Championship's "Round of Six." How about a round of applause for our six semi-fi... - [Will you be the Ultimate Typing Champion?](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/will-you-be-the-ultimate-typing-champion/): Will you be the Ultimate Typing Champion? We are looking for the fastest typists. - [Boost Productivity By Using Keyboard Shortcuts](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/boost-productivity-by-using-keyboard-shortcuts/): The two operating modes of your keyboard Your keyboard, as an input device, has two main functions called modes: one is the text entry mode to allow operators t... - [What are your tips for typing 100+ WPM?](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/what-are-your-tips-for-typing-100-wpm/): As you can imagine, one of our passions here at Das Keyboard is for really fast typing. We love that Das Keyboard has helped so many people to improve the speed... - [SourceForge CEO Gets Enthusiastic Typing On Das Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/sourceforge-ceo-gets-enthusiastic-typing-on-das-keyboard/): Scott Kauffman, CEO of SourceForge Inc. (the company behind Slashdot, SF, ThinkGeek and Freshmeat with the Nasdaq ticker LNUX) stopped by Metadot / Das Keyboard... - [Advice to Obama: Save $189B a Year by Teaching Touch-typing](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/advise-to-obama-save-189b-a-year-by-teaching-touch-typing/): For people spending most their working day on a computer, their typing speed has a direct impact on their productivity. The faster they type the more work gets ... - [Video: Das Keyboard Clicking Sound](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/video-das-keyboard-clicking-sound/): Many thanks to yatpaysarchives on Youtube for his review; he compares 2 other keyboard to the Das; of course the Das Keyboard is louder, but better! If you have... - [Does the Das Keyboard Really Increase Your Typing Speed?](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/does-the-das-keyboard-really-increase-your-typing-speed/): Check out this posting about how the Das Keyboard Ultimate helps you increase your typing speed. - [Typing Speed Explained](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/typing-speed-explained/): Most poeple know that typing speed on a computer keyboard is measured in words per minute (wpm). Since words are not all the same size it would not be fair to m... - [Meet Das Keyboard team for breakfast @ SXSW](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/meet-das-keybaord-team-for-breakfast-sxsw/): Taking place during this year’s South by Southwest is the first Das Keyboard Meet-n-Greet Breakfast. Here, we invite you to mingle with, and get to know the cre... - [Finally a blog about typing productivity!](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/das-keyboard-gets-its-own-blog-finally/): Das Keyboard blog has always been part of the Metadot blog and the rising success of Das Keyboard as a product and the enthousiasm of our user community have cr... - [It's The Click](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/its-the-click/): Zachary Gasiorowski, MyGamer.com, reviewed the Das Keyboard Professional and says: "Until I typed on a Das Keyboard keyboard, I didn't realize how satisfying hi... - [BBC on Das Keyboard: fat finegrs](https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/bbc-on-das-keyboard-fat-finegrs/): A simple typing error has triggered mayhem on the Tokyo stock exchange and cost one bank £190m. But in a world where almost everyone now is expected to type, ho... ## Company - [About Das Keyboard](https://www.daskeyboard.com/company-information/): Company history, mission, and team. - [Press Kit](https://www.daskeyboard.com/company-information/press-kit/): Brand assets, logos, and media resources. - [Das Keyboard Reviews](https://www.daskeyboard.com/reviews/): Editorial reviews of Das Keyboard products from leading tech publications. - [Guarantee](https://www.daskeyboard.com/guarantee/): Product warranty and return policy. - [Contact Us](https://www.daskeyboard.com/contact-us/): Support and sales contact information. ## Developer Resources - [Q Software Documentation](https://docs.daskeyboard.com/): Official documentation for Q Software and the Das Keyboard applet API. - [Compare Keyboards Tool](https://www.daskeyboard.com/compare-keyboards/): Interactive comparison between Das Keyboard mechanical keyboards. ## Full Content - [llms-full.txt](https://www.daskeyboard.com/llms-full.txt): Full inlined content of Das Keyboard educational guides, suitable for LLM ingestion without further crawling.