Guides

QK80 Mk2 TKL-Tastatur mit deutschem ISO-Layout in der Draufsicht, schwarze Keycaps und blaue Leertaste

Keyboard Sizes and Layouts Explained: 60%, 75%, TKL, ISO vs ANSI

Full-size, TKL, 75%, 60% or 40%? We show which keys each keyboard size leaves out, how ISO and ANSI layouts differ and how to find the size and layout that suit you.

Dose MK 205g0 Schmiermittel mit schwarzem Deckel auf grauem Untergrund

How to Lube Switches: Krytox 205g0, Spring Oil and Switch Films

How to lube switches without regrets: which lube goes where, the spots that must stay dry, when switch films help and the common mistakes to avoid on your first lube job.

Rainy75 in Schwarz mit dunklen ISO-DE-Keycaps und beigen Akzenttasten auf hellbraunem Untergrund

Gasket Mount Keyboards Explained: Mounting Styles, Plates and Sound

Tray, top or gasket mount? Animated explanations of how mounting, plate and dampening shape the feel and sound of your keyboard – from clacky to thocky.

Unterseite der MK60MX-Platine mit lila Hot-Swap-Sockeln auf grauem Untergrund

Hot-Swappable Keyboards: Swap Switches Without Soldering

What is a hot-swappable keyboard, how does the socket work and do 3-pin and 5-pin switches fit? Animated explanations, a switch-swapping guide and tool tips.

TKL-Tastatur mit schwarzen KAP WoB Double-Shot-PBT-Keycaps und weißer ISO-DE-Beschriftung

PBT vs ABS Keycaps: Materials and Legends Explained

PBT or ABS, double-shot or dye-sub? Our illustrated guide shows how keycap materials and legend methods differ – and helps you pick the keycaps that suit you best.

PBS Granite Keycap Set im uniformen PBS-Profil mit grauen Dye-Sub-PBT-Keycaps

Keycap Profiles Explained: Cherry, OEM, SA, PBS and More

Cherry, OEM, SA, DSA, XDA, KAT or PBS? Our illustrated guide shows how keycap profiles differ in height, shape and typing feel – and which profile suits you best.