The first impression.
GMK Storm – An Elegant Grayscale Gradient Set Novelties Kit Sold Separately A very beautiful and elegant grayscale gradient colorway. The blueish greys of a thunderstorm all packed into high quality GMK keycaps. Stom-themed deskmats are still available for sale to match the keycap set – get them while you still can! Key Features: GMK … Read more
It’s snowing keycaps! Well not just keycaps but new profile designs… I had the urge to discuss the new keycap profile designs that are adding up in my Wishlist. Newer designs interest me not only because they add new life to the keyboard- a slight change in profile can give a completely new experience. (Please … Read more
I decided to build this keyboard in exchange for an awesome aquarium setup by Hooked Reefs. Of course, since he is the ocean man, I decided to go with an “ocean”-themed keyboard made from ONLY parts purchased from Drop.com.
So… It’s been a while. But welcome to another episode of What’s On My Desk?! Lots has happened since I last featured my own setup. I’ve been working mostly and when I’m finally off, I usually work on some other projects or study – I’m an actuary by trade so there is a LOT of studying. With the whole work from home shift following the pandemic, I’ve arranged for my desk setup to be easy to switch between “work mode” and “out of office” mode. With a few cable management tricks and some handy gadgets, I’ll show you how I make the switch seamlessly. Here’s what I’ve been using for the past year!
Picture this: it’s 2021 and you are clacking away on your favorite keyboard but something is different. You’ve been home all 2020 playing the same videogames and scrambling to your Zoom meetings but something is off… That amazing mechanical keyboard you used to look forward to coming home to after a long day’s work is just… familiar, old, greasy, used up. You peek at your spacebar and there is an imprint of where your thumb has been resting all year – you know in your heart that your thumb deserves better. It’s time for something new. It’s time to switch out those grimy keycaps you typed on all last year or maybe you’ve had the same keycaps for longer than that
If you have been in the hobby for a while, you have most likely heard of or even shopped at www,pimpmykeyboard.com and if you are new to the hobby… well, you will. Even if the name Pimp My Keyboard doesn’t ring any bells, you have probably considered at one point “GMK vs SA” or “DSA vs Cherry Profile”…
When choosing the perfect keycap set, an important customization option to consider is the keycap profile you intend on using. This article aims to answer the question “What is the purpose of sculpted keycap sets?” and “Which keycap profile should I purchase?”. Hopefully it will serve as a good go-to keycap profiles guide for anyone … Read more
“You have a replacement key for your keyboard… And it is a grilled cheese sandwich?” “Exactly.” “So it’s like… Jewelry for your keyboard.” “Yup.” This just about sums up the idea of artisan keycaps (No, they are not all grilled cheese sandwiches). Simply put, they are specially made and designed keycaps that many enthusiasts in … Read more
