Blogs

Touch typing is not a requirement for using a split keyboard. This guide explains what changes for visual typists, how to begin with the halves close together, and when a familiar row-staggered layout and selective remapping can make the transition easier.

Choosing a quiet split keyboard for work means looking beyond the word "silent." Compare switch options, desk setup, microphone placement, and practical ways to reduce typing noise in shared offices, video calls, and late-night sessions.

Choosing a split keyboard is not just about the percentage label. This practical guide compares 40%, 60%, 65%, 75%, and full-size layouts to help you decide which keys need direct access and which functions can move to layers.

Small hands do not automatically need a smaller keyboard. This practical guide explains how to assess key pitch, outer-key reach, thumb placement, keyboard height, and mouse distance before choosing a split mechanical keyboard.

See when a two-piece split keyboard can work for PC gaming, from mouse space and familiar WASD placement to USB, Bluetooth, keymaps, and travel.

Learn how a unibody Alice keyboard differs from a two-piece split keyboard, including spacing, rotation, tenting, desk layout, and travel.

Compare the top number row, Vial numpad layers, separate keypads, and integrated numpads to find a practical numeric-entry setup for your workflow.

A practical guide for programmers considering a split keyboard, covering code symbols, shortcuts, layers, Vial remapping, and Elytra's compact layout.

A practical guide to when a portable split keyboard makes sense for travel and hybrid work, the trade-offs it brings, and where Elytra fits.