The gcharge Blog
Buying guides, maintenance routines, keyboard mods and store news — written by the people who sell and service this gear.
Buying Guides
How to Choose Your First Mechanical Keyboard
Switch types, layouts, hot-swap sockets and build quality — a plain-language walkthrough of everything that actually matters before you buy.
4 September 20266 min read
Maintenance
Keeping Your Keyboard Clean Without Damaging It
A simple monthly routine that keeps switches responsive and keycaps looking new — plus the cleaning mistakes that kill boards.
31 August 20264 min read
Mods
Lubing Your Switches: Is It Worth It?
Hand-lubing switches is the classic first mod. Here is what it actually changes, what it costs in time, and whether you should bother.
26 August 20267 min read
Buying Guides
Spotting a Fake Apple Charger Before You Plug It In
Counterfeit chargers look almost right and cost a fraction — then they cook your battery or worse. The tells that give them away.
22 August 20265 min read