r/MechanicalKeyboardsUK

I finally did it. I made my first-ever talking head video 😳 But I felt strongly about this keyboard and just had to share my thoughts.

It’s a review of the Jiffy75, my first proper split keyboard, and I talk through what it was like coming into this form factor as a complete beginner.

I was nervous making it, and I’m somehow even more anxious sharing it, but here goes!

Hi All,

As the title says, I’m in a black hole of keyboard choices.

I’m a complete newb.

I’ve started off with the usual ‘best office keyboard’ Google search and was going to buy a Logitech MX, but have ended up going past that.

I’m getting so confused.

Blue switches, brown switches, red switches, blush switches, I have no idea what the difference is and didn’t think it would be this difficult a choice. There are so many options.

I’m based in the UK, looking for a 75% which will only be used for typing in word / outlook / spreadsheets / browsing. No gaming at all.

Would like it pre-built. Budget around £100. Low profile.

I will use it on a Mac and a windows PC, with the keyboard probably plugged into the built in hub on my monitor but would also like wireless.

Firstly, is anybody aware of a guide where I can read into this? I’ve spent a lot of time looking but can’t find an idiots guide.

Secondly, is there a standout choice which I should just buy to stop the circle of research I’ve got myself into?

Thanks

I found one at my local marketplace for about 80$ should I buy it?
I need a new keyboard and I hate wireless ones. I know that this keyboard might be not the newest one so I am asking you if is it worth it?

You just need a few steps before you can achieve this:

1. Download AutoHotkey v2
2. Create a file called Brightness.ahk
3. Open the file in notepad and then paste this script below:

​

#Requires AutoHotkey v2.0
#SingleInstance Force

; Hold Left Shift and scroll the volume knob up to increase brightness
<+Volume_Up::
{
    AdjustBrightness(5)
}

; Hold Left Shift and scroll the volume knob down to decrease brightness
<+Volume_Down::
{
    AdjustBrightness(-5)
}

AdjustBrightness(Amount) {
    try {
        wmi := ComObjGet("winmgmts:\\.\root\wmi")
        currentBrightness := 50 
        for monitor in wmi.ExecQuery("SELECT * FROM WmiMonitorBrightness") {
            currentBrightness := monitor.CurrentBrightness
            break
        }
        
        newBrightness := Max(0, Min(100, currentBrightness + Amount))
        
        for method in wmi.ExecQuery("SELECT * FROM WmiMonitorBrightnessMethods") {
            method.WmiSetBrightness(0, newBrightness)
            break
        }
    } catch Error as err {
        ToolTip("Brightness Link Failed: " . err.Message)
        SetTimer () => ToolTip(), -3000
    }
}

You're all set! Double-Click the Brightness.ahk file, the hold the left shift key and adjust your volume knob to adjust the brightness. If you adjust the volume knob WITHOUT holding the left shift key, it will adjust the volume as usual.

If you want this script to run every time you open Windows, press Win + R and type shell:startup. Then paste the Brightness.ahk file in the folder that opens up.

Disclaimer:
The code was generated in Gemini, so I'm not sure if this works on just my keyboard (AULA F75) or on every keyboard with a volume knob. I'd like you guys to try out this script and let me know if it works on your different keyboards as well!

Looking to buy/build a keyboard for work, needs a numpad, ISO layout. I dont care if its wired or wireless and I dont need RGB as I need it to look professional. Barebones would be ideal but as long as its hot swappable it doesnt matter, and ideally under £70. Ive already checked keychron and they dont have any ISO in stock in this size.

id appreciate any recommendations :)