Keyboards

What are ergonomic keyboards? What do they look like? And what exactly makes a keyboard “ergonomic”? In this article, we will explore the key design features that define ergonomic keyboards and set them apart from traditional ones. If you’re new to the topic, I highly recommend checking out my earlier article analyzing the QWERTY layout: QWERTY Keyboard and Its Two Flaws. What Are Ergonomic Keyboards? So, what exactly qualifies as an ergonomic keyboard? While there may be a technical definition out there, I’d like to offer my personal perspective: ...

30% Keyboard Club – Ferris Sweep Review The previous post focused on unconscious writing habits. In this one, I want to shift attention to minimalist, compact ergonomic keyboards — specifically the so-called 30% keyboards. Using the Ferris Sweep as an example, we’ll explore whether less can truly mean more, and whether such a tiny keyboard is actually useful. ANSI Layout A full ANSI layout includes: Alphanumeric keys — letters and numbers Arrow keys and special function keys Function row Numpad Visually, a full ANSI layout looks like this: ...