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[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 0 points 3 days ago (2 children)

That should be easy to replace.

And if not, maybe take the money you saved on a Windows licence and treat yourself to a better keyboard. It's worth spending a bit on your primary input device, the thing you use the most.

[–] wizardbeard@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 3 days ago (1 children)

For anyone sadly stuck on Windows, please, please for fucks sake don't pay full price for a license. Go grab an OEM key from an authorized reseller for like $20.

There's some limitations on how many machines you can use it on simultaneously. That's it. Otherwise it's a full valid license at less than 1/4 of the price.

Even better, just use MASgrave and pay nothing. Yo ho ho.

[–] ColdWater@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 days ago

I used Masgrave before I migrated to Linux 2 years ago

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 2 points 3 days ago (2 children)

Like what? I'm looking for a full keyboard (100%? With numpad) what are your suggestions?

[–] Deconceptualist@leminal.space 2 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (1 children)

A lot of diehards like Unicomp for the typing feel, and I was very tempted since I used an IBM Model M for ages. But honestly they're pretty ugly.

Now I run an older fullsize GMMK with Kailh switches (bronze) and it's great. There are a zillion similar customizable KBs these days though.

[–] Cris16228@lemmy.today 2 points 2 days ago

Glorious is GOD. Loved the mouse but no layout for me :(

[–] 7U5K3N@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 points 3 days ago

Buy a unicomp. https://www.pckeyboard.com/page/SFNT

Shits built like a tank.