You might try dripping some acetone between the macropad and the desk. That should dissolve enough of the superglue to rip the thing off without destroying the desk.

In a sea of EDCs and stuff you NEED to buy, this is a refreshing take and wish more creators followed suit. It made me think about how many I regret and 9/10 it is because I was trying to save money and bought subpar versions of what I actually needed.

I wish there were more videos like this. It comes off as a resourceful review of things many have fallen for but aren't really something necessary for them.

ooo i love antihauls and regret purchase videos!! this type of community and other ones im into (fashion) are very consumption intensive and i see lots of videos where people buy a ton, so having vids like this is a nice way to remind myself to slow down and think things through before buying anything

Thank goodness for you Sir, a KZfaqr who has the courage to post videos and updates that aren't purely puff pieces masquerading as reviews or tips. Loved it.

as a small keyboard fan, you hit the nail on the head as to why *not* to use small keyboards - for the looks. remapping your muscle memory is a huge investment - a worthwhile investment for some - but not one you want to jump into without doing prior research that's why I think a 60% is worse than a 40% or

I found using the ShurePlus software to set my MV7 to "Far" preset helped a lot with general use, so I don't have to shove it in my face. It's definitely still on the quieter side though, so I am glad to hear getting a proper interface eventually will help! At the time it really was the only viable dual-mode option but I imagine that's going to keep changing.

I have that exact same bluetooth printer, and I have the opposite experience from you. It connects to my phone instantly, and I rarely have to check the paper too. My handwriting is messy, so I prefer the consistent labeling this provides. It's so quick to work!

Thanks, great video! You should do "1 year later" videos on all your recommendations. I'm curious how that small touch widescreen monitor worked out for you. Glad I didn't pick up those macro buttons, I almost bought those based on your video but was worried about the software, which you mentioned wasn't very good.

I wasn't sure about the form factor of my 60% keyboard when I was buying one, but it really grew on me. I have configured it in a way, that my Caps Lock is basically a special modifier that transforms my i, j, k and l keys to arrow keys. So basically it is faster for me to move around a document than with my 100% keyboard now. It's funny, because now when I use my 100% keyboards I use the special modifier and never use the arrow keys. Same goes for F keys and Home keys. In the end it's a 60% keyboard at home for gaming and a 100% keyboard at work, because I do a lot of number crunching so a numpad section is a must.

Those 5 key Marco pads are the bees knees though. I run three of them to run text scripts for my workflow. I haven’t typed out my notes or standard emails in over a year

SUCH nice videos on this channel. Love the sound too.

In regard to the Shure MV7 USB version, you must have a duff mic or something really wrong with your Windows audio settings. I have recorded over the USB cable and predominantly use it for voice chat over USB, and never seen the audio too low via USB. I only use the XLR for recording/streaming while at my main desk.

this is a nice step back from all the you should buy this and that to see what really didnt pan out in the long run

Great idea for a follow-up video from your previous tech. Good to know what irks you after a longer period of time, sorta like those long-term reviews.

Thanks for being open and sharing. While I've really enjoyed your other videos, I actually found this video to be more useful because it gave great insight behind why a product might not work for an office workspace and the though process that someone should think through before buying a new gadget. For the micropad glued to your desk, you won't be able to take it off without damaging your desk if you pull straight out. However, if you rotate the micropad in a perpendicular direction (clockwise/counterclockwise) it should hopefully be able to come off. That's because super glue, while very strong when dealing with direct forces, is relatively weak against shear forces. Hat Tip to Adam Savage of Mythbusters/Tested fame for that useful gem.

I’ve got an Annepro and I use the tap function for the arrow keys and it seems to really well. Love the honesty by the way it’s very rare to see this kind of video on KZfaq

i have the anne pro 2 and i only use it to play games. It's a great experience, but for my work it's hard not to have all the keys. I bought doio based on your review and I can say that it has changed my workflow a lot, productivity has increased despite being a bit laborious to configure (it could have an easier app to remap the keys)

I like how I always watch videos promoting gadgets I should buy, and I nod but don’t do anything. I watched this video on the products I shouldn’t buy… and immediately buy one.

A good option is you want that minimal keyboard but you still need the arrow keys is a 65%. I have a GMK67 and absolutely LOVE it. I did end up missing the numpad, but for that I got a separate one that I can unplug and put away when I don't need it (I basically use it as a DYI stream deck)

Something like acetone or the like should be able to remove the glue on that macropad, just double check the type of glue you used and maybe check if the acetone will ruin the finish of the desk

Should’ve taken a 65% keyboard which still has the proper cursor keys. I successfully transitioned to one for work (IT) from my 75% at home, and it worked out great. Smaller is indeed too small.

With the MV7 I think you had a manufacturing defect, as my MV7 through usb sounds quite fine, I use it for all my videos, and occassionally do typing test with it, I'm not too sure as to why the issue presented itself for you. But I suppose on a more positive note, it's not like that for most models.

Honestly I like these videos more than the "buy this now" type of video. Review videos are great but these kinds of videos really give things perspective.

I had a 60% keyboard for a while and idk, I think you definitely get used to it. Style wise and functionality wise I much prefer my TKL/75% keyboard, but using the function key to turn WASD into arrow keys and the num row into F-keys was useful (still don't know how to do F11-12 though). I did ultimately sell my 60% though, because the multiline editing keystroke in Visual Studio was impossible to press (I think its something like control+shift+down/up, so add in function key and make you do all that with one hand + layers messing up shift and control... literally impossible)

I picked up the macropad after your inital video. I use it at work for cut/past/log in keys and am quite happy with it. The config software sucks, but once you figure it out it isn't bad.

For labels, I have a vintage DYMO and it's perfect to use. No app to connect. Tape and sharpie is still the quickest but DYMO makes it easy and quick and clean

Man you just got a sub! I almost bought the Elgato light kits - but had no idea they didn’t have physical controls, that is wild.

*I have the Key Light Air which I have on My Desk and I use the Control Center for the light as I also have the Amaran 60D Lights and Love the combo and I use My Stream Deck but I Don't move around as your studio is like My Bedroom just well My Room is bigger lmao but it just sits on the Desk. But it's not for everyone. Nice Video*

I appreciate the info about the Shure mic - I thought I was going crazy or that the issue lay in one of a dozen other places

As someone who doesn't do KZfaq or any content creation, the Elgato Key light is great for WFH calls or Discord calls so you don't look like a gremlin in a dungeon.

Wonderful lighting, color, and audio! Enjoyed the video.

Have the Elgato Keylights. Haven’t had issues about syncing. I just open the app and it’s all there.

Appreciate the comments on the MV7 !

I also couldn’t do a regular 60% but I found the HHKB and have not gone back. Aside from Gaming, I love the HHKB and how it handles arrows and the second layer. It truly allowed me to move keys to my fingers rather than fingers to the keys.

I rock a Ducky One2 SF 65% keyboard. All that 60% goodness plus your arrow keys, delete, pgup, pgdwn. Love it!

I work with 4 things on my desk. One spacemouse from 3DConnexion, a 75% keyboard, a Logitec MX master and a separate numb pad from the same brand as the keyboard. The setup might not be fore everyone but it does help me with my ergonomics and workflow.

Hey man, the editing looks very impressive in this video. But you definitely know your way with the camera too. Great visuals keep it up!

As someone who just went from a TKL to a 60% i have these 2 things to point out. 1 yes its massivly more convinient if you use your desk for other stuff like studying/fixing stuff/exc 2 most 60% even the after market ones have F keys and arrows keys inbedeed in some kind of key combo you press like Fn wasd for arrows exc , in simple words if you have your pc as an entertainment device and you just do the odd typing and emailing here and there then yes 60% is all you need.If you do any serious work on a computer then TKL is your best bet if you need the space In my case i got a 60% as a secondary keyboard in case my good one breaks or smth cause it was on sale for like 50 euro/dollars , ended up modding it for fun and over the time just used it more and more , although i dont work from home i generally bring equipment from work back at my house to fix it so having the extra space helps(yes they got an 18 year old fixing expensive filming equipment in his house , they pay good extra thought).

i had the same problem with the 60%. thankfully not too long after i bought it, ducky released their 65% which ive been using since release and have loved it.

i went through a similar journey to you in this vid. i found a mini keyboard that still fits my hands and has all the useful keys. and i use a bluetooth printer too but i use one that prints on receipt sized paper and I like it quite a bit. I don't use it for labeling stuff though.

I hear you, and I agree on many counts. I own one 10-keyless keyboard, and Corsair K65 I think, and I never use it. I don't know what I was thinking. And I'm done having lighting tied to a device. Not worth the constant fiddling to keep it all working.

this content is cool, subbed!

just found out about your channel, LUV IT

Custom ortho keyboard with layers! highly recommend. Get that minimal look and all the extra keys you may need a mod button away

yo, the bg track for 4:05 is so gooood. i’mma need that ngl.

If your keylights aren't working well it's typically your network setup. They only run on 2.4ghz and prefer a fixed channel. As with all IoT devices put them on 2.4ghz and lock them to the most local access point and you are good.

There's actually a good keylight with physical control that you can use and place it on your desk. It's called the Godox Keylight. It's cheaper than the Elgato Keylight and as I've said they have a physical wireless button than you can place anywhere on your desk if you don't want to use your phone or the app itself.

Good we have what to buys but its great someone needed to show us what were spending on and just the excess cost were spending on stuff

The Anne Pro 2 is a good keyboard, but I will always recommend a TenKeyless/80% keyboard over a 60%. It chops the numpad off a full size keyboard, so it retains the functionality but still looks very clean. Keychron's K8 Pro is a really good TKL board. Decent bluetooth as well, so you can keep the desk free of pesky cables!

can relate to the keyboard a video editor/sound editor, i just bought a mechanical keebs 100% full caps

The Shure MV7 microphone is based off the SM7b, which is famously hard to drive because its a dynamic, among other reasons. When you compare it to the price of the MV7x, you get a general idea to the cost of the components within the MV7, which obviously aren't going to stack up against even a cheaper interface such as a Scarlet. And with all that technology bundled into a tiny package, its no surprise there would be a bit of electrical noise (this is an issue the AT2005 suffers from as well, despite been a very nice microphone). The entire existence of the MV7 strikes me as odd, especially since Shure dropped the MV7x not long after. I'm not opposed to the concept of a hybrid microphone, but the Shure, it just sticks out. But I suppose they are wanting to target the more amature/casual audience, considering they just released their new X2U audio interface

Sounds like it might be a good idea to do some testing with an easier to remove adhesive before reaching for the superglue.

Elgato key light was glitchy but fine. Then I moved into an office that doesn’t have a split Wi-Fi 5g & 2.4g and now there’s no way the change the color or intensity. I would have to bring it home, connect to that Wi-Fi, change it, then bring it back to work and then it will stay on that on color and brightness 😂 I switched to Lume Cube lights which have the controls on the device.

As soon as I saw how your hands fell over that 60% keyboard I knew things weren't going to go well. Have you ever thought about a zsa keyboard? I was getting close to picking up the quick keys after seeing your video on it but after using my zsa moonlander for a few weeks and customising the keys so double tapping or holding certain keys gives me access to my most frequently used shortcuts, the quick keys started feeling redundant. The moonlander doesn't have a screen or a knob, and it took a bit of time to get used to the columnar layout with the thumb clusters, but unlike a 60% it preserves all the useful keys and the fact that a relative novice like me can customise the layout so easily makes it very powerful indeed. Not to mention that the rgb lighting, often a gimmick on fancy keyboards, acts as a useful visual aid for reminding me where my favourite functions are. The 8bitdo micro is also something I've had my eye on - it's primarily marketed as a gaming controller but could have great potential as a highly portable budget macro pad.

Re: label maker. Just get a brother p touch ph111. Less fuss. Forget about the app and does things sharpee and tape can’t do (like print small enough to wrap the tape around a cable… not the flag… rolled around the cable). I have not looked back since I got mine.

This quality 🔥❤

Nice content! Very unique 😅

What light are you using now instead of the Elgato lights? I too get frustrated with mine because it the connectivity issues, and I really don't do the streaming thing much anymore.

I love a 60%.. the keys are the same spacing on a lot of them as a normal keyboard, but I have moved to a 65% (and you may prefer a 68%) if you need dedicated arrow keys... Still just as clean, BUT with dedicated arrows are awesome. I also prefer my rk61, because with the FN there right in the corner, I have the standard layout for the arrow keys right next to it and it's freaking second natore to rest the pinky on the FN key..

Try a label maker with built in keyboard and no wireless nonsense and no apps

65%!!!!!! it’s great!

The elgato key lights are my biggest regret purchase as well. But damn. I want that macro pad

Try a 65 percent keyboard like the RK71. It doesn't have the function key row, but adds in arrow keys to the minimal form factor of the 60 percent.

I love how you did the "finger test" for the dust but decided not to dust it for the video xD

5:06 hi, if you still are before the micro-mircos-pad glue fight, awesome way to cut through adhesive is to use dental floss with hand chain saw motion. cheers

What camera do you use to film? Looks great!

Honestly, I feel like the main issue with that 60% keyboard is its layout details and function key location. I use a HHKB (which is a 60% size keyboard) and it's layout is great. Arrow keys are very easily and ergonomically accessible via a function layer, and having Control where Caps Lock usually is is great imo.

I enjoyed the content and vidograpy, what is the name of that green paint on the wall and who makes it?

Shout out for Modern Baseball and Pinegrove being in your Spotify

Tenkeyless is way more functional and easy to get used to than 60% keyboard. Good video

Another greaet video! Can we get a video of your camera rig that you show in this video? Looks dope, compact, and I love the grainy look

Superglue is rough. I use command strips for everything lol. I see people leaving good suggestions such as acetone and WD40 along with floss and while im sure those will work I'd suggest purchasing some straight up super glue solvent or remover, you get a bunch and its one of those things that you'll appreciate having and not needing. I'm not sure how itll play with the plastic but I'd assume it'll be fine. I'll throw my unofficial superglue remover in the ring too though: vegetable oil. It doesnt work as well as the other stuff described, but in a pinch it does work.

When you're experimenting try and use Nanotape. They're very cheap (at least where I live), sticks like glue, and removable with no residue. You can experiment all you like. I've stuck things to walls, fans to tables, my racing wheel to the desk (plus clamps), cables to the bottom of my desk, etc. So you don't have to superglue your macropad onto your table anymore. Oh and if you don't use it for lights, you should probably reassign those key buttons to something else more useful. From a guy with a terrible desk, Me

Do you have a mixer suggestion to use the XLR microphone on Windows and Mac at the same time?

Could you add a link to the motion sensor you're using? I've gone through a similar hell with smart bulb nonsense and would much prefer this solution

If you need a key light for streaming or video meetings get the Godox ES45. Better than the Elgato, cheaper, and have a physical control that can be removed to function as a remote. You can group multiple lights to the same channel and turn on and adjust your whole setup with just one remote.

whenever possible gadgets that work on their own without a computer, phone, app, whatever, are always going to be more convenient for something you need to be fast and adaptable. physical controls are more expensive to put in a product but they are worth every penny.

100% agree about 60% keebs but noticed something that might help: try moving the wrist wrest a few inches away from the keyboard. I also have big hands, and having a gap there is the only way that works (at least until wrist wrests become deeper than 4” which will never happen because $).

Nice video, ez sub

When mounting things with superglue, apply masking tape to the desk and to the back of the device, then super glue between the two masked off surface, super strong and removeable with minimal damage.

As someone with an Anne Pro 2, you gotta tell us where you got that keycap set!

You could re-purpose the macropad to do various tasks inside the OS maybe :D Like physical copy / paste keys etc etc, or basic media controls like forward, back, play/pause and volume :D

You have to choose the 60% keyboard carefully. My motospeed lets me remap to get arrow keys, function and media controls. I have to hit the function-key combination to turn them back off again -- there is no indicator.

I use my numpad too much in my workflow, at least with actual work. at home I use a full size 10keyless, but still sometimes miss it, and am tempted to get a numpad for the times I need it(i.e. when wfh instead of pulling out my old home kb).

Micro controller for the macro pad, that way it works when the pc is off?

I use an old school label printer. It’s not as fast as a sharpie but it looks much better. No Bluetooth. No phone app. And as long as it has batteries and label tape, it just works.

Unique video! I don't think I could do a 60% keyboard myself. 75% is my sweet spot.

So many regular people got fooled into buying 60% by keyboard nerds 😅 In reality normal people shouldn't go lower than 65%. Buying a 60% is a good cheap way of getting into the scene and simultaneously acquiring a quality keyboard, but in the end it's still an enthusiast keyboard that implies that you're willing to dedicate some time to it. Anyway, if that stuff is not for you - consider yourself lucky: you'll never learn how fun it is to spend the whole weekend hand-lubing switches.

Hi, what arm do you use for your 49" monitor?

the anne pro 2 does have arrow keys. in a sense. too bad you couldnt get used to it, love mine

Hey! Good video.

Could you talk about your beige desktop guitar amp? It's really pretty but expensive and I was looking at it on Amazon

What's the monitor you're using? the one with the crazy thin bezels

Add Nikmoe to the channels list, I had no idea you made this channel and it’s cool

You and I have a very similar aesthetic taste. I have a yellow accent theme going throughout the space and even have similar colored keycaps (except mine are CannonCaps Moon from cannonkeys). What I do NOT have though, is that yellow XLR cable, which I didn't know I needed until I saw it... and now I NEED it. I would love for you to get some affiliate kick back for the inspiration. Could you provide a link?

Where can I find a motion sensor like that? I want to do the same thing with my lights in my room when I walk in or leave

I wonder how much of people’s resistance to 60% and smaller is bad default layers. Based on the stock keycaps shown on their site, the Anne Pro looks like it’s dumping way too much of the function layer on the right pinky. I think the Vortex Pok3r’s layout for the function layer does a much better job of being easy to learn and demonstrating how removing keys from a board leads to making them more readily available (once you swap Caps Lock to be a second Fn).

you can change pcb and get these arrow keys my tofu60 had em

75 or 65 precent layouts would do the work for you if you want something minimal but with arrow keys and an f row