I think having a split keyboard so my mouse can be in the middle would really help my comfort at the desk. Is there a style that doubles up the middle keys? My typing style means sometimes I use my right hand to hit T, left to hit Y, etc.

Is this a style already, or would I need to build my own?

I am completely new to this domain and would appreciate advice from knowledgeable enthusiasts.

  • evo@sh.itjust.works
    81·
    10 months ago

    The time saved is irrelevant when compared to the extra strain you put in your body. It seems small but the less you move out of an ergonomic position the better. Stretching your fingers sideways, moving your wrist, etc all add up when you do them hundreds of times a day.

    • Star@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      613·
      10 months ago

      Another note. My finger is moving an extra centimeter. Could it add up? Sure. Does it work for me? Yes.

      (There was more, but I realized I was being petty. Apologies. Deleted.).

    • Star@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
      523·
      10 months ago

      I understand that. I am not trying to defend my keystrokes. I just wanted to point out that calling someones habits “bad” worhout any attempt to guide them to “good” is not helpful.

      Trying to help someone by saying they are dumb about the subject is unkind and discourages cooperation. Why would I want to listen to someone who demeans me?

      Kindness is effective. Please use it.

      • evo@sh.itjust.works
        7·
        10 months ago

        Apologies, I have obviously offended you and that was not my intention. Everyone has bad habits and I didn’t think pointing one out would be hurtful. My intention was only to help.

        I never said you were dumb. Frankly, I am impressed with how aware you are of your finger movements. I didn’t realize I sometimes tapped T with my right hand and Y with my left hand until I switched to a split keyboard.

        Only using your left hand to type T and only using your right hand to type Y would be considered good/correct form.

        • Star@lemmy.blahaj.zoneOP
          316·
          10 months ago

          I believe I combined a lot of responses to me when I replied to you. I hope we can step back and see neither of us wants to be upsetting. Communicating online is a challenge.

          I would like it if the community saw that I have said multiple times that I could work to change the habit. And that the community could accept that I’m doing it wrong without flooding me with almost exasperated feedback.

          I wish it was rather:, “hey, it’s better form to keep left and right separate, and a split keyboard would really help with that practice.”