How do you get used to small form factors? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 1 week ago by bridgeenjoyer@sh.itjust.works to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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I do really think the smaller keyboards are cool, and i like that they wouldn't run into my mouse as much. But all my life I've had a numpad. I tried a keyboard without a numpad and lasted about 5 minutes before raging. How did you guys get used to it? Maybe I just need to get better at "top row numbering".

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[-] atan@lemmy.ml 3 points 1 week ago

I specifically needed a numpad on my keyboard so I went for a 40% ortholinear. I have the numpad on a layer on the right hand side. With all keys reachable from the home row, I can use it more easily/quickly than on a full-sized keyboard so it's really the best possible solution.

I've configured the layer button so that it can either be held down for quick use, or toggled with a double tap.

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