#guide
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Best Lube for Keyboard Switches: Krytox vs TriboSys
The best lube for keyboard switches depends on grade, not brand: Krytox 205g0 for linears, TriboSys 3203 for tactiles, and 105g0 oil for springs.
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How to Lube Mechanical Keyboard Switches (and Not Ruin Them)
A step-by-step guide to lubing linear and tactile switches: which lube to use, how much to apply, and the mistakes that ruin a whole set of switches.
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How to Find Your Switch Preference With a Switch Tester
A practical method for finding the mechanical switch you actually like: how to use a switch tester properly, and why first impressions mislead.
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Keyboard Foam and Tape Mods: Sound and Thock
An honest guide to keyboard sound mods: case foam, the tape mod, PE foam and switch films, what each changes, and the order worth trying them in.
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Remapping Keys with QMK and VIA: A Beginner's Guide
What QMK and VIA are, how they differ, how layers and key remapping work, and how to reprogram your keyboard in VIA without compiling firmware.
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Understanding the Mechanical Keyboard Hobby and Its Jargon
A plain-English orientation to the mechanical keyboard hobby: the vocabulary, group-buy culture, the endgame myth, and how to engage with the community.
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How to Clean and Maintain a Mechanical Keyboard
A practical maintenance routine for mechanical keyboards: quick surface cleaning, a full deep clean with keycaps off, and what never to wash.
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Troubleshooting Common Mechanical Keyboard Problems
A diagnostic guide to common mechanical keyboard problems: dead keys, chatter, stuck keys, wrong characters, and connection drops, with the fix for each.
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Build Your First Custom Mechanical Keyboard
A start-to-finish guide to assembling your first hot-swap custom keyboard: parts list, correct assembly order, and the mistakes that ruin a build.
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Mechanical Keyboard Stabilizers: Fix Spacebar Rattle
See how stabilizers support the spacebar and other wide keys, how plate- and PCB-mount types differ, and when to use lube, clipping, or a band-aid mod.
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How to Choose Your First Mechanical Keyboard the Smart Way
A framework for buying your first mechanical keyboard: the four decisions that matter, why hot-swap is non-negotiable, and which upgrades pay off.