Ryan WhitwamSocial Links NavigationRyan is a freelance science and technology writer from Saint Paul, MN. He's a lover of Android, keyboards, and other things that go beep. Latest articles by Ryan Whitwam Confessions of a custom mechanical keyboard obsessive By Ryan Whitwam published 1 February 17 Mech heads For hardcore fans, Cherry switches are just the beginning. Soon come custom keycaps, exotic switches and soldering your own board. Mech heads The biggest gaming news, reviews and hardware dealsKeep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors HARDWARE BUYING GUIDESLATEST GAME REVIEWS1The best VPN for gaming in 2026: These privacy-protecting virtual networks keep your games lag-free2Best gaming laptops 2026: We've reviewed the best gaming laptops of this generation and these are our favorites3Best graphics cards in 2026: These are the GPUs worth spending money in right now4Best gaming laptop 2026: I've tested the best laptops for gaming of this generation and here are the ones I recommend.5Best handheld gaming PC in 2026: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses.1Guild Wars 2 review: 'Tomorrow's MMORPGs will be held to account against its standards'2Gothic 1 Remake review: An RPG for people who think Daggerfall was the last good Bethesda game3Maingear MG-1 Mk.II (2026) review4AMD Radeon RX 9070 GRE review (Acer Nitro)5James Bond 007: Blood Stone review – Flat, dull, and easy to skip
Confessions of a custom mechanical keyboard obsessive By Ryan Whitwam published 1 February 17 Mech heads For hardcore fans, Cherry switches are just the beginning. Soon come custom keycaps, exotic switches and soldering your own board.