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Are linear switches bad for typing? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 week ago by lorty@lemmy.ml to c/mechanicalkeyboards@lemmy.ml

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I'll preface this by saying I've only used cherry mx brown switches before.

Recently I decided to try Akko Silver linear switch, and while it feels great when I'm gaming, for work I've been getting the tips of my fingertips hurting. Is it just me or are they not for this sort of thing?

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[–] lorty@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week ago) (1 children)

I think so but I'm not sure. I've been doing the mental effort to type lightly and it seems to be helping so far.

[–] synapse3252@sh.itjust.works 2 points 1 week ago

Yeah, it definitely seems like a more concerted effort to not bottom out super hard on linears, but, if you can manage it, hell yeah. As others have said tactiles give you some physical feedback to tell you when you've actuated the switch. If you continue to have issues and really want to stick with linears, perhaps a silent linear would alleviate the fatigue/pain. The bottom is dampened with some kind of rubber or silicone so it doesn't feel as harsh when you bottom out