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Stop doing 40% keyboards (lemmy.world)

submitted 3 months ago by Mandarbmax to c/[email protected]

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[–] I_Has_A_Hat 11 points 3 months ago (2 children)

I've grown too dependent on the number pad to use anything but a full keyboard.

Of course, my work tends to involve a ton of equations, so I get that not everyone needs it. I also use alt codes for various symbols and using the number bar for that feels unnatural.

[–] Fern 4 points 3 months ago

I hear you. Couldn't you have a numpad in a different layer and not have to move your hand as much!

[–] Mandarbmax 3 points 3 months ago (1 children)

Ya, I also am a numpad addict. Not a fan of 40%s for sure. Glad for the people who do like them though

[–] babeuh 3 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I just have a numpad on a layer, but yeah, it's definitely not for everyone. The reason I switched to a blank 40% (and Colemak-DH) was to force myself to learn to type correctly, that worked and now I love it