You might have noticed that mechanical keyboards have gained a lot of popularity over the past decade, with dedicated groups and stores designing custom boards and pads, like Cannonkeys and Novelkeys.

Anyone who has ever used a keyboard with these practical controls will be reluctant to do without them. They not only make media control easier, but also enhance workflow and add everyday convenience.

I got me a Belkin 4-port SOHO KVM for the holidays, and a couple things irk me. For one, the extra functionality of my keyboard (volume control, hotkeys, browser control, etc) no longer work, as the ...