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I may need to upsize from my TKL (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 days ago by The_Picard_Maneuver@lemmy.world to c/memes@lemmy.world

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[-] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 9 points 3 days ago

I'm not even represented. 40 % anyone? nobody?

[-] naticus@lemmy.world 17 points 3 days ago

I didn't even know 40% exists and has to look it up. I hate to say this to you, but I'm not sure this is going to work out between us.

[-] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

I put together an olkb planck 40% kit years ago, and it's still my main keyboard for day to day use. (programming, gaming, writing, anything really) The main thing I like about it is that I can just put it in my backpack and carry it with me. It's nice to take my laptop to a cafe or library and still have my good keyboard with me.

[-] naticus@lemmy.world 2 points 2 days ago

I really hate that you had a practical reason for both having and liking this thing. Fine, we can still do this, but I'm the big spoon.

[-] asqapro@reddthat.com 2 points 3 days ago

There’s a couple 40%-ers in the comments but not nearly enough. It took me years to learn to properly type, but once I did, I fell in love with a 40%. There’s some cool designs out there for small keyboards, like the Minimi 40 with a combination lid & wrist rest (not released yet, but it’ll be glorious once it’s finally available).

[-] SolarBoy@slrpnk.net 2 points 2 days ago

I have a simple planck eotb, and carry it everywhere I go. It's really convenient. I think I got used to typing on it in only a couple of weeks, but spend the past few years tweaking my custom ambidextrous layout.

Some of my personal favorites are:

having backspace+ctrl combined on one key, enter+shift combined on another key.
Having enter and backspace on both sides of the keyboard, so I can use either hand to use them
Having a single hand numpad when holding a layer key. Very practical for number stuff.
Putting any computer to sleep, or changing volume without having to look for the right key on my keyboard.