Before the 1990s, mechanical keyboards were the norm, and it wasn’t until after companies discovered membrane keyboards were cheaper to make that they became the new standard. Although cheaper, ...

If you are interested in learning how to build a custom mechanical keyboard from scratch. You might be interested in the journey of Christian Selig who has built his perfect keyboard from scratch and ...

ExtremeTech's Ryan Whitwam started with a number pad kit, made some layout tweaks, added some smooth linear switches, and ended up with a rather adorable little mechanical gamepad. Here's how he did ...

Mechanical keyboards are more than a product category. Over the last decade they’ve become an online phenomenon, with an enormous community of fans and tinkerers (including yours truly) joining in the ...

Custom mechanical keyboards are expensive due to the use of premium materials and pricey components like switches and keycaps. Barebones kits offer a cheaper alternative to "true" custom builds, but ...

My subscribers are the BEST, so I decided to build a custom keyboard for one of you. This build turned out amazing and I plan ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Building your first custom mechanical keyboard can be intimidating. Between all the parts and terminology involved, it's hard to know where to ...

Chances are, like everyone else, your dad spends a lot of time on a computer. And chances are, the computer setup they're using is pretty standard — it might even be downright boring. But it doesn’t ...

Keyboard maker McHose has launched its first full CNC aluminum, custom mechanical keyboard. The GX87 was launched on Indiegogo back in August with a starting price of just $89. The GX87 is being ...

I’m fed up with mainstream gaming keyboards. They’re just too expensive for what you get. My frustration to find something I really loved led me to finally bite the bullet and build my own. It’s a ...

It will be to my eternal shame that I never learned to play a musical instrument. It wasn’t for the want of trying. I attempted to learn the violin at the age of seven, but the neighbors mistook my ...

In 2026, the world of mechanical keyboards accessories continues to evolve from a niche hobby into a mainstream passion. Enthusiasts no longer view keyboards simply as typing tools; they have become ...