Hardware

Reviews and deep dives on keyboards, peripherals, and the hardware engineers actually live with day to day.

Best ergonomic vertical and trackball mice for developers who type all day

Vertical mice and trackballs for developers: Logitech MX Vertical, MX Ergo S, Kensington SlimBlade Pro, and open-source Ploopy. Reduce forearm RSI.

Build a custom mechanical keyboard from scratch: PCB, case, switches, stabilizers, plate mounting, and QMK or Vial firmware for your typing feel.

Explore the best tactile switches under 45g with deep thock and minimal actuation force. Covers physics, recommendations, and acoustic modifications.

LG WOLED 32GS95UE wins for code: 140 PPI beats QD-OLED on text fringing. KDE Plasma 6.3 adds Linux HDR, brightness control, and 10-bit color.

Pinecil V2 is the best value with USB-C power. Compare Hakko FX-888D for the bench and TS101 for portable work, plus tips and thermal recovery.

Compare ergonomic split keyboards: MoErgo Glove80, ZSA Voyager, and Kinesis Advantage360 Pro on features, Linux support, and portability.