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Latest revision as of 20:27, 10 December 2020
Basics
- A Keyboard with or with exclusively Macro Keys
- A HUGE productivity boost, do to semi, or fully automating repetitive actions and blocks of text
- Each key may only save a few secconds but altogether these add up
Keyboards With Macro Keys as Well as Standard Keys
- Pricier than a standard keyboard, but often come with other features such as mechanical switches and backlighting
- Some have the "Gamer-ey" aesthetic but can be tweaked via changing the backlighting to look more professional
- Reccomendations:
- Razer Huntsman Line Marketed more so for videogames BUT has lots of macros, has good software for said macros, has baclighting, and durbable mechanical switches that should last longer than cherry mx swithches
Solely Macro Keyboard via bonus keyboard and an adapter
- Any cheap keyboard
- One of these HASU USB CONVERTER
- Gives you around 87 macro keys
- A Video on How and Why to Do This which also links to software etc
Solely Macro Keyboard via bonus keyboard and software
- Luamacros and/ or Autohotkey
- Also a lablemaker or 3d printed keycaps are optional for labels
- Gives you around 87 macro keys
- A Video on How and Why to Do This which also links to software etc