Alot of videos I see of cleaning keyboards involve literally plucking out every key to clean them. Now I did do this back in 2020 to clean my keyboard but it was tedious. Is there a chemical / device that'll clean it much quicker? My keyboard is pretty dirty

I've been using the dual-mode Kemove Snowfox 61 v1 for about 5 years now, and I swapped out its original blue switches for Gateron Milky Yellows. I really like its RGB backlighting, especially in terms of color variety. However, because it lacks dedicated function keys, holding Fn to access them takes too much time in certain games.
As a result, I want to upgrade to a magnetic switch (HE) keyboard with at least a 75% layout and an 8000 Hz polling rate. I have my eye on the Attack Shark R98 or the upcoming R86, both boasting a 256k matrix scan rate. On the other hand, the readily available option right now is the Aula Hero 84 with Jade switches, which I can pick up for around $60.
Which HE keyboard do you think I should go for? My heart leans toward Attack Shark, but Aula is widely available everywhere on the market. I don't want to spend too much money, and people are saying 128k scan rate boards are already outdated, so I'm looking for at least 256k. What would you recommend?
Thanks in advance, everyone!

I was recently gifted an Apple Extended Keyboard II (M3501) along with an ADB --> USB adapter. The keyboard works perfectly EXCEPT that the left-arrow key is dead. Annoying, since it turns out I use that key a lot. I really like the feel of this keyboard.

What is the best strategy for fixing this dead key?

I would be happy to sacrifice one of the remaining good keys to replace the dead key, for example, one of the function keys I never use.

How difficult would it be to swap these keys?

Is there a better approach?

Any suggestions would be much appreciated. Thanks.

I've used my cheap ~$25 Pictek TKL keyboard from Amazon for probably around 5 years now, and it's starting to fail, a lot of the keys aren't properly registering and I think it's time to let it go.

What's a decent keyboard of similar size with blue switches to buy? Not looking for hot swappable switches or anything super crazy with special features, just a decent keyboard at a decent prize.

And if possible, I want as many obnoxious RGB lights as possible lol

Can someone recommended a good gaming keyboard to replace my aging (and failing) Logitech MK720?

Requirements:

1. Must be either a 96% or a full-size 100%. No bigger, no smaller.
2. Must be wired, with or without wireless capabilities.
3. Must have a multifunctional wheel, with or without a screen.
4. Should have dedicated macro keys, but macro keys combined with function keys (F1, F2, etc) are acceptable.
5. Must have linear switches; tactile and clicky switches are not acceptable.
6. Wrist rests are not preferred, however, if the keyboard comes with one, it must be detachable.
7. Must have per-key RGB lighting with the ability to create complex lighting patterns.
8. Keyboard color must be white or any shade of gray. Graphics such as anime are not accepted.
9. Price must be within $300 USD.
10. Finally, if you did not read the title, please read it. Do not suggest any other brand, because I’ve either had bad experience with their keyboards/doesn’t fit my style, or they’re too expensive.

I tried my buddy's board recently with brown tactile switches he told me last week and I actually loved that little bump not too loud but you still feel it. I dont want super clicky blue loud stuff because I'm on calls a lot so I don't want to disturb em. Really want something thocky and satisfying, hot-swappable would be amazing so I can try different switches later, maybe 75% or TKL? No idea! So far what interests me are Gateron Milky Yellow, Akko, Cherry MX Browns etc. Budget is around $180, trying to keep it under if possible

Any tips or suggestions on how I should go about cleaning it?

ask me anything

ive seen some people say that they feel worse to type on, thing is i think id prefer a silent one, and if they do feel worse to type on why? also any recommendations would be greatly appreciated

I looked for keyboards everywhere I could, but I couldn’t find what I wanted, and that’s why this concept came about — one that I don’t know how to bring to reality. I don’t even know where to start, since I don’t know anything about this topic at all, but the desire to have such a keyboard is very strong, just like the desire to make it myself. Sorry if the text of the request turned out poorly; I wrote it using a translator.

So I recently bought one for my son, but I’m having a hell of a time getting it to work. Went to their website and downloaded the .exe
Ran it and got into the file, but it isn’t user friendly at all. Certainly not simple for my brain to get activated.
If anyone has any tips I’d greatly appreciate them.

Is this a good keyboard for someone who's new to this stuff and only had a cheap mechanical keyboard before? I got other red dragon stuff and it's been working fine even after many years. Idk the exact sound descriptions in keyboards but it kinda sounds thocky to my ears which I do prefer . I do coding and some casual gaming too. This one got mint mambo switches which are pre lubed too. It does come with 5 layer dampening+gasket+screen+a knob too.

Other option is aula f75 max with reaper switches but that's a bit more expensive where I am.

I’m coming from ducky pro mini keyboard with bad trigger point and also a buns offbrand mouse.

I’m choosing between the

MCHOSE Ace 68 Hall Effect Magnetic Switch Gaming Keyboard

Keychron C3 Pro 8K TKL Keyboard Keychron Super Banana

ATTACK SHARK X68 HE Rapid Trigger Keyboard Magnetic Switch

AULA WIN60 HE Wired Magnetic Keyboard

also looking for a mouse that clicks very easily and is like 45$ or less and no side buttons because I have a bad history of clicking the side buttons every time I’m playing. (I’m coming from a mouse that hurts my hand and finger after clicking for over a minute or like 20 clicks.

Hey there I was wondering if anyone had any keyboard recommendations that would suit what I'm looking for, I'm on a budget of about $70 AUD.

My current keyboard is the Corsair Vengeance K60 and I would get a new one as this one is perfect but this one is slowly dying on me so I'm gonna have to opt for a cheaper one.

If its possible im looking for a:

● 100% keyboard

● mechanical but "silent"

● a keyboard with audio control i.e skip songs, pause, volume control

● something that will last

● prefer thick wired as a posed too wireless

● colour - pink or any plain colour

● material - metal or hard plastic

● layout - anything similar to the layout of the picture above of the Corsair Vengeance K60

● and preferably prebuilt but I'm happy to learn how to build one

Im aware that these are probably unrealistic considering my budget but If anything pops to mind please let me know.

I hope you all have a lovely night :)

Haven't been in the scene for awhile, but bought Hyte's Suisei keycap collab a while back and looking to build one to display it. Which kit will fit the color scheme? My budget is $200, no specific preference for sound (as in clack, thock, marbly, etc.), as long as it is clean.

Also which interesting switch has popped up recently? I have a preference for tactile but linear is also good.

Last note: Sorta interested in Hall Effect keebs to varies my builds a bit

https://inputprobe.com/keyboard-tester/

My skyloong GK75 backlight's have been blue for the entirety I've had them. I've downloaded the GK6XPlus V8 driver and it doesn't help. No matter what preset/light effect I choose it still stays blue. im sick of blue. I created a new LE file with all green keys, but when using it on my keyboard it just looked like the photo attached. I've turned off windows dynamic lighting too. Can anyone help with this?

What other brands would you point me out to?

I'm looking for a:

• Low-profile, ideally full-size keyboard
• ANSI US layout
• No gimmicks, just a volume knob if anything
• Wired or 2.4Ghz
• Brown or silent switches, reliable

After seeing so many QC complains with both brands, it doesn't make sense to me to gamble it with neither. So I'm asking you, what is your reliable brand of choice so I can keep researching alternatives?

Thanks in advance.