Review Geek - What Is a Tenkeyless Keyboard?

February 24, 2023

If the word “Tenkeyless” takes you back for a second and demands you read it again, you’re not alone. But, it should only take you a couple of seconds to realize that in the context of a keyboard, “Tenkeyless” means a keyboard without a ten-key number pad. In our top story, Andrew explains all about why tenkeyless keyboards are a thing, what’s good about them, and the differences between a tenkeyless keyboard and other non-standard keyboard layouts.

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— Danny

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