Ever wondered why your keyboard starts with QWERTY instead of following alphabetical order? The answer goes back to the ...

The QwerkyToys Qwerkywriter is easily one of the best typewriter-inspired mechanical keyboards you can buy right now. It features a full aluminum body, high-quality typewriter-styled keycaps, clicky ...

Is there anything more satisfying than typing on an old typewriter and hearing the clack of the keys? Perhaps typing on a typewriter and then being able to immediately go back and edit on the computer ...

We all know what a typewriter looks like, and how this has been translated directly into the modern day computer keyboard, or at least many of us think we do. Many cultures do not use a writing system ...

To understand why modern computer keyboards and smartphone touchscreens utilize the QWERTY layout, one must travel back to ...

Suppose you want your office to have a retro look, but you can’t give up your modern computers (of course). You need the Qwerkywriter — it has the look of a classic typewriter, but includes an ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. It’s the work of Marcin Wichary, a Polish designer based in Chicago who’s been blogging about keyboards for years ...

Today’s column makes me wonder if new engineers know the origin of “carriage return“. What does a carriage have to do with a computer, and why (and where) does it need to be returned? A clue to the ...

The charm of classic typewriters has never completely disappeared. From their rounded keys and satisfying clicks to their vintage silhouettes, typewriters represent a slower, more thoughtful approach ...

The key to a great computer experience is a great keyboard. Most people only see the keyboard as an accessory. The fact of the matter is that finding the right keyboard for you can help your work life ...