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Only buy a magnetic keyboard for gaming

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90 points amichail | 2 comments | 18 Nov 24 22:00 UTC | HN request time: 0.414s | source
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Larrikin ◴[21 Nov 24 15:54 UTC] No.42205555[source]▶
I just don't get the obsession with eliminating the numpad. There are tons of interesting looking and innovative keyboards now and they all insist on making them as cramped as possible.

It makes sense on a laptop. But, if I already need to have a clear place on my desk for the keyboard and mouse, I'd rather just use an extra 2 inches to have the full size keyboard with the numpad and arrow keys that are not crammed against the rest of the keyboard.

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nsxwolf ◴[21 Nov 24 16:00 UTC] No.42205626[source]▶
If you're right handed and use the mouse right handed, the increase in angle of your right arm is a lot harder on your shoulder over time.
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1. sevensor ◴[21 Nov 24 16:32 UTC] No.42205976[source]▶
I strongly recommend learning to mouse with your nondominant hand, at least for tasks that don’t require a ton of precision. Saved me a ton of shoulder pain.
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2. derekp7 ◴[21 Nov 24 17:13 UTC] No.42206392[source]▶
Or use a touchscreen in combo with the mouse -- touch for simple button pushing or gestures. Works great on my laptop, I use the trackpoint stick, trackpad, and touchscreen for various tasks whichever one makes the most sense at the moment.