Author - Jacob Hebert

Avatar photoJacob is a big fan of computer peripherals. He enjoys writing about mechanical keyboards (keycaps, switches, stabilizers, etc), audio, as well as computer mice. When he's not writing for APTrio, you can find him browsing r/MechanicalKeyboards.

SP-Star Duck Review

TL;DR: Does a solid job of mimicking the Cherry Brown bump; Falls short in terms of smoothness; Not a strong contender in the small tactile switch market. SP...

Keebwerk Tacit V2 review

TL;DR: +/- Silent performance; Good build quality with minimal leaf or spring ping; +/- Sharp, tactile feel with a cushioned bottom-out; Hard to find in some...

Stabalisers for Your KEEB Build

Keyboard stabilisers play a crucial role in the typing experience, especially for larger keys like the spacebar, shift, enter, and backspace. These components...

An Introductory Guide to Switch Springs

Too Long; Didn’t Read: Longer Springs: Provide a snappier return and a narrower gap between actuation and bottom-out weight. Shorter Springs: Offer a...

Dispelling a Few Switch Myths

People often carry misconceptions around switches, which can be rooted in personal experiences or widely circulated misinformation. These myths can impact...