Review Geek - Cheap Keyboards Are Fine, Actually

May 6, 2023

Premium fany mechanical keyboards are popular for a reason, not to mention ergonomic options, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t consider a cheap keyboard. You probably think you need an expensive keyboard to get a quality experience, and in our top story, Andrew explains why cheap keyboards are totally acceptable.

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• Now you can spend $125K for a Tesla that goes 200 mph.
• Fubu is giving out extra sports channels for free.
• Google Home fixed some big flaws with smart garage controls.
• … and more!

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Nerd culture has convinced a lot of people that cheap keyboards are hard to type on, or that they fall apart after a few months. And while this is sometimes true, there are plenty of cheap keyboards that feel great and endure years of regular use. You don’t even need to search hard to find them. Read More »

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These days everything runs on a battery that we have to recharge, from phones and electric cars to ebikes. If you’re getting ready to buy your first electric bike, you likely have a lot of questions. If you’re wondering, “how long do ebike batteries last?” the answer is a bit complicated. Read More »

Manually tightening a screw is a slow and tiring process. But you don’t need to do everything by hand. Cordless screwdrivers use a small electric motor to effortlessly drive screws into wood, plastic, and light-gauge metal, all while reducing the strain on your wrist. Read More »

Wordle was just too easy, wasn’t it? You probably left that behind and moved on to Quordle, the true “hard mode” of the word-guessing game format. But now you’re stuck and so close to failing. Don’t worry, we’re here to help with a hint—and if you really need it, today’s Quordle Answers. Read More »

Are you a huge fan of Wordle and absolutely stuck today? Let me guess; you’re hanging out on guess four or five and feeling the pressure. We get it entirely: nothing feels worse than losing your streak. If you’re not ready to outright cheat, we have you covered with hints and today’s Wordle answer. Read More »

Whether enjoying the great outdoors, working in the garage, or taking the trash out at night, you’ll love this baseball hat with built-in LED lights. You’ve probably seen the Powercap LED hat at Home Depot, but with the weather warming up, now is the perfect time to buy this affordable and useful cap.

The hat brim has four bright LEDs nearly hidden away and looks like any other hat. But with the tap of a button, you can turn on two LEDs and light up a path or tap again for all four. You’ll get over 40 hours of battery life, which takes your typical CR2032 watch battery. Give the Powercap a try today for those evening walks with the pup.

Tesla has just unveiled an all-new Model S Plaid “Track Package” with upgraded components that help owners unlock the electric vehicle’s mind-boggling top speed of 200 mph. Read More »

We’re still waiting for Tesla to release the rest of its Cybertruck crash test video, but in the meantime, you don’t have to wait to see the latest Rivian R1S and other top EVs get crushed in all their glory. Read More »

If you’re a fan of Arcade1Up retro gaming machines and the hit franchise The Fast & The Furious, you’ll love this new cabinet. In collaboration with Universal Games, this new deluxe cabinet brings all the high-octane street races, NOS boosts, and two games to your living room. Read More »

With the warmer summer months almost here, now’s the time to start on those DIY projects around the house you’ve been putting off. A great way to get started is with affordable DeWalt power tools like this drill for under $80 at Amazon. Read More »

As foldable phones continue to grow in popularity, it’s only a matter of time before Google launches its long-awaited Pixel foldable. Early leaks and rumors suggest that Google’s first foldable will be a compelling, competitive device, especially if it manages to hit a reasonable price. Here’s everything we know about the Pixel Fold so far. Read More »

To take full advantage of Matter, a new unifying smart home protocol, Google is gearing up for a total redesign of its smart home app. The “new Google Home” is expected to launch later this year, and with it comes several improvements, including in-app smart garage controls. Read More »

All signs point to Google launching its new Pixel 7a smartphone and Pixel tablet next week, but that hasn’t stopped the leaks from flowing in. Google has not officially confirmed its new budget phone, but we already see hands-on videos and a full teardown surfacing on YouTube. Read More »

Sports fans may have a good reason to switch how they pay for Fubo. The streaming platform has begun sending emails out to subscribers, offering them seven sports channels if they change their payment plans from monthly to quarterly. Read More »

In a world where streaming services like Spotify and Apple Music are ubiquitous, it’s easy to forget the benefits of buying a CD. But before you turn your back on CDs, here are eight reasons why they’re still worth considering. Read More »

Whether you live near a beach or you’re heading to the shore this summer, you’ll likely notice different colored flags displayed high above the sand. For example, do you know what a purple flag means? Read More »

Finding a perfect pair of headphones isn’t easy, but it’s even tougher finding the perfect pair for a child. The best noise-cancelling headphones for a child will help filter out background noises while protecting their hearing. Read More »

In many building guides, you’ve probably been advised that you should use an “anti-static wrist strap” before starting the build process. But is this really necessary? What even is it? Read More »

Summer is just around the corner. While that means the return of warm weather, it also means the return of countless insects—including bees! We all know bees are great pollinators, and it’s important to protect their population, but no one likes to risk getting stung. Read More »