Tactile Special
summary
Explains why people might use alternative keyboards in 2022 instead of a standard Mac keyboard, comparing different input devices and tactile keyboards. Covers reasons for choosing separate or noisy keyboards and demonstrates alternative ways to type simple text like “Hello World!”.
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chapters (16)
- 0:00Welcome
- 2:07Mechanical vs membrane
- 5:51Keycaps and switches
- 8:44Budget mechanical keyboard
- 13:26Customization and lube
- 23:22Industry innovations
- 25:38Firmware and QMK
- 31:46Mac keyboard compatibility
- 34:37Bluetooth mechanical keyboards
- 37:53Competition prep
- 40:00Speed typing competition
- 46:14Typing speed for programmers
- 50:20Keyboard form factors
- 54:14Choosing first keyboard
- 56:44Macropads
- 58:10Conclusion
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