I agree that it's important to find something better than the laptop keyboard. Even a £2 keyboard will outperform it; position is critical. Split keyboards sol

I agree that it's important to find something better than the laptop keyboard. Even a £2 keyboard will outperform it; position is critical. Split keyboards solve the problem of ulnar deviation. This doesn't affect me as much as other RSIs, so I don't optimise for this. I am convinced that technique can compensate for more strain than equipment can. Keep wrists straight, use gross motor (shoulders, arms), work with gravity (in fingers and in arms). Relax. Bad keyswitches can force you to put in extra effort. But good technique, positioning and furniture can get a lot out of a budget keyboard.