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The way forward is to stop looking at those as “features of the keyboard and mouse that I purchased” and consider them as “unlockables” where you have to pay again by handing over your personal info. Then stop buying their stuff, because it’s absurd to have to pay twice.

I prefer my keyboards and mice as dumb as possible. Preferably with cables, so I never have to worry about charging them.

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GamingChairModel@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago

stop looking at those as “features of the keyboard and mouse that I purchased”

Seriously.

Maybe I’m an old timer but my idea of extra features on a mouse or keyboard are simply more inputs: more mouse buttons or wheels, more keys on a keyboard (like media keys). At most that just requires additional hardware, but nothing my OS can’t handle on its own.

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QuantumSparkles@sh.itjust.works ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
What are some good dumb brands yall could recommend for keyboard, mouse, and other peripherals?

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- ch00f@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I’ve been using a Dell keyboard I got at goodwill for $4. It’s great.
  
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- TSG_Asmodeus@lemmy.world ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I love Zowie mice because their shapes are incredible and they’re built like tanks. One of mine is 15 years old and I still use it for work.
  
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- lord_ryvan@ttrpg.network ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Logitech.
  
  G305 for a “standard” mouse
  MX Vertical for a vertical mouse
  Both are wireless with a dedicated dongle and run off AA batteries. I hope that’s acceptable.
  
  G332 or G432 for a headset (that even works well with hearing aides)
  
  Keyboard? I dunno, I went with a Das Keyboard Ultimate 4, I love my clickity clacky but it’s not a cheap recommendation.
  
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- aaaaace@lemmy.blahaj.zone ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  Gamestop seems to be releasing competitive options right now.
  
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- PlexSheep@infosec.pub ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  The cherry stream has all the keys I need, presses feel good, and it just works.
  
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- Strayce@lemmy.sdf.org ⁨5⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago
  I picked up a wireless Cooler Master mouse on impulse for $20 from a bargain bin and it’s … Actually okay. The software doesn’t even need to stay running. You open the util, change the settings, close it, and that’s it. Downside is the cable… While it is technically USBC, they’ve done that thing where the port is recessed in a specifically shaped divot that only their cable will fit.
  
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