The next big thing in mechanical keyboards is magnetic switches. Mechanical keyboards quickly went from a niche product to mainstream during the pandemic, as everybody was looking to upgrade their home offices — and maybe for a new hobby, too. Brands like Akko, Drop, Ducky, Epomaker and Keychron became household names and today’s enthusiasts can … Read more
Microsoft is nearing the end of its support for Windows 10, with security updates finishing on Oct. 14, 2025. You can pay to continue using Windows 10 securely, but if you want to continue to use Windows for free, it’s best you hop on over to Windows 11 if you haven’t already. This story is part … Read more
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Amazon’s Big Spring Sale ends today, March 25th, but you can find even more savings elsewhere. For example, Woot is discounting one of Razer’s most popular mechanical keyboards, the Razer Huntsman V2, until April 3rd (or while supplies last). The version with analog optical switches is down to $99.99 ($50 off), which is $10 lower … Read more
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Years ago, I was firmly in the camp that swore “an iPad can’t be your primary computer,” mainly because iPadOS wasn’t nearly as conducive to a professional workflow as it is now. I can’t say the same with the latest iPads, though, especially when paired with a Magic Keyboard. Many rightfully balked at their $299.99 … Read more
The RC Prestige mechanical keyboard from Azio has a bit of a steampunk vibe. Its backlit half-height keycaps — rounded squares with brushed silver edges — float above the faceplate and look like old-fashioned typewriter keys. The ebony version I tested has a black-stained wood faceplate; an ivory version swaps wood for white leather. The … Read more
A good keyboard is an essential part of most desk setups. It can make all the difference when it comes to comfort and overall productivity, but it can be confusing when there are so many options on the market. You’ve come to the right place: You’re sure to find the right keyboard to suit your … Read more
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Picture the scene: you’ve just found the perfect set of keycaps for your mechanical keyboard. They’re available in the layout you need, they’re made of nice thick plastic, and their legends look beautifully crisp. But wouldn’t it be great if you could also change your keyboard’s case color to match them? Drop’s pitch for its … Read more
A full-size keyboard has a layout with everything you’d ever need, and usually quite a few keys you don’t too. The full-size keyboard is the most well-known keyboard layout, and also one of the largest, consisting of a main cluster of letters and numbers, a separate row for function keys (F1 through F12), separate arrow … Read more
Clicks may very well be one of the most divisive iPhone cases ever created. Mashable published a quick first-look at the smartphone case with the built-in physical keyboard earlier in the week after first seeing the accessory at CES 2024. Other tech outlets did too. The online conversation about the case was all over the … Read more
There’s a new iPhone case at CES 2024 (check out our CES favorites) that gives us something Apple’s engineers might have never dreamed of: a tactile QWERTY keyboard. It’s the kind of retro, “analog” tech that’s been making a splash with Gen Z, but that older generations might find nostalgic, harkening back to the days … Read more