Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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✏️ Tired of keyboards that fail too soon or slow you down? I’ll share what I think really matters when choosing a keyboard and mouse, what I do, and why “wireless” may not be your friend.

✏️ A good keyboard
Good keyboards don’t have to be expensive. Gaming keyboards are often stronger and last longer, even for everyday typing. Another option is to buy simple, low-cost keyboards and replace them when they wear out. I now prefer wired keyboards and mice, since wireless ones often have small but annoying problems.

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Chapters
0:00 Cordless Keyboard and Mouse?
0:35 Gaming keyboards
1:22 Going cheap
2:05 Wired, please

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