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Top 3 Keyboards for Productivity and Gaming in 2025

Originally Published 3 months ago — by Tom's Guide

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The article reviews the top three keyboards for productivity, highlighting the Lenovo Multi Device Keyboard for portability, the Keychron B2 Pro for its numeric keypad and fast polling rate, and the Keychron C1 Pro 8K for ergonomic comfort and high responsiveness, catering to different needs from on-the-go use to at-home work setups.

"Boost Your iPhone Typing Speed with These Time-Saving Tricks"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by BGR

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A Reddit user shared a little-known iPhone keyboard trick that allows users to quickly type numbers and symbols by long-pressing the 123 button and dragging to select the desired character, automatically switching back to letters after selection. Another user suggested holding the 123 button with one finger to input numbers or symbols before releasing to return to the main keyboard. This feature, not tied to an iOS update, can be utilized on older iPhones and promises to streamline typing messages and information.

"8BitDo's Mechanical Retro Keyboard: A Nostalgic Delight with Modern Functionality"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Destructoid

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The 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a visually stunning keyboard that combines nostalgia with functionality. With its retro design inspired by the NES and Famicom consoles, the keyboard features Kailh Box White Switches V2 for a satisfying clicky sound. It also includes two knobs and three buttons, reminiscent of 8BitDo controllers, for easy switching between Bluetooth and 2.4Ghz, adjusting volume, and additional customization. While lacking a numpad, the keyboard is portable and wireless. The author tested it with the game Typing of the Dead and found it to be responsive and accurate. Overall, the 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard is a keyboard that appeals to gamers and retro enthusiasts alike.

"Ease Forearm Aches with 3 Simple Stretches"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Well+Good

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Typing on a laptop for long hours can cause soreness and tightness in the forearm muscles due to sustained, low-level isometric contraction. This can lead to injuries like tennis elbow and carpal tunnel syndrome. Simple forearm stretches like wrist extensor stretch, wrist flexor stretch, and wrist flexor stretch with your hand on a desk can help relieve tightness and improve wrist and hand mobility. It is also important to pay attention to the ergonomics of your work station to prevent forearm discomfort.