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A New Leaf for the Looking Glass 2026/27

Dear all, Upon inheriting the Looking Glass from our predecessors, we identified a number of key issues. Firstly, there were simply not enough articles being published, due both to a lack of submissions from the school community and limited responsiveness from the previous Academic Team. Secondly, the Looking Glass had not been advertised or explained effectively enough to the wider school community. As a result, we plan to implement a more consistent and engaging stream of articles on the Looking Glass. As part of this initiative, we are looking to recruit a select group of keen writers from across the lower school who would be willing to produce one high-quality piece of writing, discussion, or media each month for publication on the Looking Glass. We believe this will be hugely beneficial both to the school community, which will gain access to a wider range of opinions and viewpoints, and to prospective writers, who will be able to reference their experience contributing to the Look...
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Technology: The superiority of mechanical keyboards


 Note: The following piece was written by Zolboot Tserendorj, 7B


Introduction 

 

Mechanical keyboards are widely known as the cream of the crop, but why do these seemingly normal keyboards have this seemingly endless amount of die-hard fans? To understand, we need to delve deep into the history of these keyboards. In the 1970s, membrane keyboards were the most common type because of their simpler and easier-to-produce design. However, in the 1990s, mechanical keyboards emerged and were favoured for their durability, but they died out before a resurgence in the 2000s, when gamers preferred their tactile feedback and precision. 

 

Customisation 

 

Another point is the fact that they are heavily customizable, and they have separate switches that do different jobs. For example, red switches are linear (a smooth press from the top to the bottom) or brown, which is tactile (a small bump in the middle). These different types suit different types of people, such as blues that are very clicky and good for people who like a typewriter experience. Another thing you can mod is the switches for a more satisfying sound, like a *thonk* and the keycaps for smoother feels. A cost-effective way to mod is to use foam under the keycaps to dull the sound. 

 

Best keyboards to buy  

 

 

In my opinion, the best keyboard is the Razer Huntsman V3 because of its superior edge; however, it comes with the drawback of having a hefty price of £140. For a more budget-friendly option, I would recommend the Royal Kludge R75, which is £75 and is a great bang for buck. The absolute budget keyboard is the GK61 for £15, with a bit of lube for a nicer sound and more response. All these keyboards are rated for over 50 million clicks and will last you a very long time. 

 

In conclusion, I think that buying a mechanical keyboard is an extremely useful investment if you spend a lot of time gaming or typing, and it also proves that there are very cost-effective ways for you to invest in your computer without many drawbacks. 

  

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