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Whether you're a gamer, a typist, or both, the switches you choose for your keyboard can make the experience better.

How do mechanical keyboards work? What type of switch should you look for? We answer some common questions about mechanical keyboards.

The author offers simple design principles for pressure switches on off-highway operating conditions.

Mechanical keyboard switches serve the typists who prefer a more authentic typing experience that harks back to the days of the typewriter.

Mechanical keyboard switches are all a little different, changing how your keyboard feels, sounds, and behaves. Here's what you need to know before choosing.

Razer's latest keyboard is a small clacker with pressure-sensitive mechanical keys. Proprietary analog optical switches can detect how hard you're pressing a key and adjust input accordingly.

Not all mechanical keyboards use the same switches, which means two keyboards can feel completely different. Here's what makes each switch unique.

Further reading: The best gaming keyboards What is key actuation? In terms of keyboards and mechanical switches, actuation just means the point at which a switch registers an input.

This Kickstarter keyboard combines 1970s tech with magnets to make every key pressure-sensitive The Keystone is the latest project from keyboard enthusiasts Input Club ...