INTHEBLACK February 2023 - Magazine - Page 64
WORK SMART
Story Glenn Rees
TECH TALK
Gaming
keyboards
to love
Gaming keyboards and accountants are a match
made in heaven. The right one could be ideal for
both work and play, providing comfortable all-day
use and time-saving features like macro keys.
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Few spend longer on a computer or push their
technology harder than gamers do. While robust,
versatile keyboards are essential for gamers, they
are also an inspired solution for accountants.
The best gaming keyboards use individual
mechanical or optical “switches” under every
key, which give a natural, tactile feel and a
faster response time than regular keyboards.
Gaming keyboards have more features, such
as “macro” keys, which can be programmed
easily to replace repetitive keystrokes or clicks,
saving time. They come with wired or wireless
connections and in various sizes – although a
full-size keyboard with a number pad is
recommended for business use.
It may not be cheap, but a good gaming
keyboard lasts longer than a standard keyboard
and should provide years of fun and
productivity. With colourful backlighting for
night-time use, they look cool, too.