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date: 2026-02-08T21:49:30-07:00
description: "A journey of tweaks to make my super fun Framework 12 Laptop amazing."
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title: "Framework12 Tweaks"
status: "In Progress"
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tags: ["framework", "laptop", "linux", "colemak-dh", "keyboard layout", "nixos", "usability"]
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I don't hate QWERTY. But it is illogical to persist using the keyboard that was not designed to be used as it is today. In my opinion, it is an inherited sin, and I will not perpetuate its havoc.
QWERTY was designed for type writers. Keys connected directly to the actuating hammers that would press the inked letters onto paper (or through ink ribbon, etc). Letters that were commonly pressed together were moved apart to prevent jamming. Literally, an un-ergonomic layout.
QWERTY was designed for type writers. Keys connected directly to the actuating hammers that would press the inked letters onto paper (or through ink ribbon, etc). Letters that were commonly pressed together were moved apart to prevent jamming. Literally, an anti ergonomic layout.
I type for my living. The promise made by Colemak (and friends) is reduced strain.
Look up keyboard layout heatmaps if you are interested. The most commonly pressed keys are put closer to your fingers on home row (who would have thought?). Its like carrying the trash can along as you pick up trash along a path vs going back and treking back and forth between the can and the piece each time (assume trash piece == carrying capacity lol).
You may think the example is very exagerated. Yes, its physically a lot more movement. But, I probably type thousands of characters a day. Maybe tens of thousands on the heavier days. So an extra inch stretch * 1000, every day. These add up. And you can feel it.
You may think the example is very exaggerated. Yes, its physically a lot more movement. But, I probably type thousands of characters a day. Maybe tens of thousands on the heavier days. So an extra inch stretch * 1000, every day. These add up. And you can feel it.
I will be honest though, if finger or wrist (especially wrist) pain is a serious problem for you, a layout change provides some benefit, but requires a lot of effort.
I had burning wrists after a work day for a while. The thing that fixed it was a split keyboard. Holding both hands close together in front of you to type is akin to being handcuffed. No really! Put your hands out onto your computer keyboard (assuming you have a standard rectangle brick of a board). Your wrists come together, then your hands fan out cock-eyed. The best solution, in my opinion, is to cut your keyboard in half and center them to each hand! Or get the Wave keyboard. They both essentially accomplish the same thing - to keep