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[–] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 5 points 1 month ago (1 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.

[–] Zorsith@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 1 month 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

[–] rand_alpha19@moist.catsweat.com 2 points 1 month 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!