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I wonder when Elder Scrolls VII is coming out (lemmy.world)

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[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (6 children)

I get a poked fun at a little bit on mechanical keyboard communities for preferring a full-size (I gotta type IP's, need a numpad!).

I don't think I could work solely on a laptop without external peripherals, it's just not a good experience (also giant hands and chiclet keys is not a good combo). My work laptop exists permanently folded closed connected to a dock.

I'd put the analogy as trying to cook a multi-course meal in a saucepan on a single burner vs a full stovetop and set of pans (also you only have a paring knife).

[–] [email protected] 5 points 2 months ago (2 children)

Not to be "that keyboard guy," but you can still have a full numpad on a smaller keyboard using a separate layer that's triggered by a key being pressed or held.

I know because I've done it - the keys are all grouped into the same orientation, they're just not labelled. It's an adjustment, but it's worth it to me for the extra desk space.

I get that that's not really an attractive option for some though.

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I tried a TKL and a numpad for a while, but it just wasn't comfortable for me for some reason. Not a fan of layering, just doesn't come to me naturally

[–] [email protected] 2 points 2 months ago

Oof. I've been using a 60% split ortho for so long that I forgot some people consider TKL a compromise so they can have a smaller keyboard.

Not trying to change your habits, just pointing out that adapting is very easy in case you wanted to look into it!

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