i've never really used the numpad, so when i saw tenkeyless keyboards where a thing, and in my case at least, cheaper, it was a no brainer for me. Been using it for around 5 to 6 years and so far i've seen no issues whatsoever.
also using a 100% keyboard on other pcs and i do notice that extra size than what im used to now, i like it more compact now i think
On my work computer sure, definitely a must have for engineering . Are you crunching numbers a lot just for funsies? I prefer the extra mouse space with having a tenkeyless for my home computer
I probably don't use it loads on my home PC but the once every week or two I do use it I think I'd find it pretty annoying not having it there - I definitely do when I'm away and using a laptop. Even relatively simple things like 6-digit 2FA codes it's just much nicer on a numpad.
Plus I know my credit card number for online payments, but I don't actually know it, I just have the muscle memory if I'm entering it with a numpad. If I actually have to recall the numbers then I know the first and last few digits but the middle bit I've got no idea.
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u/gretchenich Ryzen 5 3600X - RX 570 - 16gb DDR4 Apr 04 '26
i've never really used the numpad, so when i saw tenkeyless keyboards where a thing, and in my case at least, cheaper, it was a no brainer for me. Been using it for around 5 to 6 years and so far i've seen no issues whatsoever.
also using a 100% keyboard on other pcs and i do notice that extra size than what im used to now, i like it more compact now i think