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Keyboards of The Verge

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In short

The hardware used across the organization spans prominent brands such as Apple, Keychron, NuPhy, and Kinesis to meet diverse operational needs. While some writers require specific ergonomic modifications to address wrist strain, others select boards for software security features like integrated biometric authentication. Editorial choices also demonstrate a clear appetite for bespoke mechanical models built entirely for visual appeal.

Key points

  • Professional writers often select specialized keyboard layouts based on health considerat…: Professional writers often select specialized keyboard layouts based on health considerations and physical typing comfort.
  • Built-in hardware features such as biometric sensors can outweigh enthusiast mechanical b…: Built-in hardware features such as biometric sensors can outweigh enthusiast mechanical benefits for daily operational workflows.
  • Workplace equipment preferences across the team range from common commercial peripherals…: Workplace equipment preferences across the team range from common commercial peripherals to highly personalized, visually driven custom builds.

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What is a keyboard if not the original brain-computer interface? You can tap on a touchscreen or talk to the computer, but if your work involves getting information out of your head and into the computer, you’re probably spending a lot of time using a keyboard.

Keyboards of The Verge

From the strictly utilitarian to the ergonomic to the obsessive, these are the keyboards we use every day.

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We’ve written about many keyboards over the years, from the legendary Optimus Maximus to the ultra-luxe Seneca to even stranger fare. But I wanted to know what my coworkers actually use. As I’d hoped, there’s a wide range. Some of us are strictly utilitarian, optimizing for ergonomics or functionality. Others obsess over every detail of feel, sound, layout, and looks. Still others — maybe the most enlightened — just use whatever’s in front of them.

NuPhy came up a lot. So did Keychron. The Apple Magic Keyboard has its stalwarts. The Kinesis Freestyle split is…

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