Hacks Archives - Das Keyboard Mechanical Keyboard Blog https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/category/hacks/ Learn about keyboards, typing productivity, and efficiency. Wed, 27 Apr 2022 19:17:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.3.1 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/icon-2017-02-14.png Hacks Archives - Das Keyboard Mechanical Keyboard Blog https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/category/hacks/ 32 32 Claw vs. Palm vs. Fingertip: Mouse Grips Compared https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/claw-grip-palm-grip-fingertip-grip-mouse-grips/ Mon, 14 Feb 2022 22:00:13 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9368 You may be wondering if using a claw grip is the best way to hold a mouse, or if a palm grip, claw grip, or fingertip grip is better for how you use your mouse. Your mouse grip impacts performance, comfort, and fatigue, and can even have lasting health effects for serious gamers, writers, and...

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]]> How to Change the DPI on a Mouse https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-change-dpi-mouse/ Tue, 08 Feb 2022 18:54:26 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9334 This article is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Many people know that mouse DPI can profoundly impact performance, which is why serious gamers and productivity professionals change the DPI on their mouse for speed, precision, and personal comfort. There are several ways to change mouse...

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]]> Why Try a Vertical Mouse or Ergonomic Mouse https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/vertical-mouse-ergonomic-mouse/ Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9327 This article is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Using a vertical mouse or an ergonomic mouse may be more comfortable and cause less strain on your joints and muscles than using a standard wired or wireless mouse with an ambidextrous design. There are right-handed and...

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]]> How to Change the Keyboard Language on a Computer https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-change-keyboard-language/ Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:55:31 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9303 You may want to know how to change the keyboard language if you are studying a new language and want to make it easier to practice on a computer using an website or app like Babble or Duolingo. In addition, many people speak multiple languages in their daily lives whether it’s in business or in...

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]]> How to Clean a Mousepad, Desk Mat, or Wrist Rest https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-to-clean-mousepad-desk-mat-wrist-rest/ Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:58:15 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9295 If you are wondering how to clean a mousepad, desk mat, or wrist rest, it’s no surprise. Anyone who uses one of these items will inevitably get them dirty, but cleaning them is easy and worth the effort. Routinely cleaning your mechanical keyboard and entire computer setup is also a good habit to get into...

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]]> Meta Hacks: Reducing How Much you Sit Could Save Your Life & Many More Interesting Tips https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/meta-hacks-reducing-how-much-you-sit-could-save-your-life/ Thu, 06 May 2021 13:52:02 +0000 http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=9172 Hello, I am Daniel, founder of Das Keyboard. Every Friday, I share 5 new hacks that engage the tech community and challenge the mind. Enjoy these hacks from last week: The “Sitting Disease” A study from Mayo Clinic Dr. James Levine claims that “Sitting is more dangerous than smoking, kills more people than HIV and...

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]]> Home Office & Work From Home Hacks https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/home-office-work-from-home-hacks/ Fri, 20 Mar 2020 18:16:52 +0000 http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=8700 10 Practical Work From Home & Home Office Tips Many people who have never worked from home before now find themselves in a completely new work environment. This can be an uncomfortable scenario, but these practical tips will help improve productivity and wellbeing while working from home during the quarantine. If you want to share...

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]]> Computer Security Tips: 5 Simple Physical Security Tools For Professionals https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/computer-security-tips-5-simple-physical-security-tools-for-professionals/ Wed, 11 Mar 2020 18:35:09 +0000 http://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=8694 Due to the massive adoption of computer technology over the past two decades, computer security and privacy threats have risen to an all-time high. This series will begin by focusing on the basics of computer security, and then delve deeper into key tools and tactics provided by security and IT professionals in the Das Keyboard...

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]]> How my Das Keyboard Q helps me boost productivity https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/how-my-das-keyboard-q-helps-me-boost-productivity/ Thu, 30 May 2019 13:38:45 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=8129 Nowadays, most of us use multiple communication and project tracking solutions. This generates dozens, if not hundreds of daily notifications, often not very important. I work at Das Keyboard and I receive over 120 notifications a day, on my phone and my computer. This is a productivity killer. To remedy this, I configured the Das...

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]]> 5 Meta Hacks of the Week: 01/11/19 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/5-meta-hacks-of-the-week-01-11-19/ Wed, 16 Jan 2019 23:50:50 +0000 https://www.daskeyboard.com/blog/?p=7926 Greetings dear friend,  Last week, we touched on New Year’s resolutions that related to career advancement. Since it is still early in the New Year, we will stay on this theme, with some Meta Hacks that relate to wellness. Small, simple changes lay the foundation for major progress and promotions in the future. If you have...

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