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Is using your pinky really any better? The only way to truly get an economically "correct" typing posture is to use a keyboard that actually has keys under you
by thomastjeffery 4y ago
Is using your pinky really any better?
The only way to truly get an economically "correct" typing posture is to use a keyboard that actually has keys under your resting hands' fingers. That means using a keyboard that was designed to match the shape of hands, not the shape of a 19th century typewriter.
There is no ergonomical way to use a traditional keyboard. All you can do is pick your favorite compromise. Using a better layout (like Colemak) helps a lot, but it can't fix the whole problem.
- toyg 4y agoI agree wholeheartedly. I use a split keyboard and it helps a lot. Unfortunately, keyboards who really go all the way are still prohibitely expensive for most of us.
- rgoulter 4y agoI think a reasonable compromise is "keyboards with 2-3 keys for each thumb". Rather, with 2-3 keys for each thumb, and either using home row modifiers (with tap-hold, or with chording): it allows for really minimizing the need to use pinkies, and eliminates needing to reach for the corners where Ctrl/Gui/Alt are typically placed.