Chances are, like everyone else, your dad spends a lot of time on a computer. And chances are, the computer setup they're using is pretty standard — it might even be downright boring. But it doesn’t ...

Welcome back to the Switch and Click. Today, I talk about all the different parts you need to start building your own ...

When it comes to what's inside today's computer keyboards, two keyboard types predominate: dome-switch keyboards, and mechanical keyboards. Dome-switch keyboards (sometimes called "rubber dome" models ...

ExtremeTech's Ryan Whitwam started with a number pad kit, made some layout tweaks, added some smooth linear switches, and ended up with a rather adorable little mechanical gamepad. Here's how he did ...

Stuck at home during the COVID-19 pandemic, Weinberg sophomore Jovy Zhou stumbled upon a video of a mechanical keyboard. Four years and five custom-built keyboards later, Zhou founded NU Mechanical ...

The good: ALPS mechanical switches make satisfying click; laser-etched keys won't fade; strong build; three integrated USB 2.0 ports; compatible with PC and Mac (with drivers). The bad: Expensive; ...

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There's nothing like that burst of anticipation when first sliding a game cartridge into its slot. Who would have thought someone would ever bring that nostalgic, uniquely tactile experience to a ...

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