Confessions of a Keyboard Addict: Where Ergonomics Meets Efficiency
summary
Remapping caps to Escape, moving Enter to the home row, and relocating Backspace to a thumb key with a tap-hold behavior shifts strain off the pinkies and onto stronger thumbs, reducing RSI pain. Tools shown: AutoHotkey on Windows, Karabiner‑Elements on macOS, and open‑source programmable firmware (custom PCB + 3D printed case). Layered layouts let a tiny split keyboard act as arrows, numbers and mouse; coding fully works but learning a custom layout like Gallum takes months and steady iteration.
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chapters (7)
- 0:00Keyboard ergonomics journey
- 5:19Reshuffling keys for comfort
- 10:58Keyboard shortcuts for productivity
- 17:45Choosing keyboard size and features
- 23:40Advanced keyboard customization
- 35:01Summary of recommendations
- 39:15Q&A on keyboard innovations
