What is SpaceFN and why you should give it a try
The SpaceFN concept - setting up your space key as a layer switch when held - is probably one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby. Let me explain how it works. My SpaceFN article on kbd.news made some rounds recently - quite surprisingly given the age of this concept. This piece you're reading is a condensed version of the full post. If you're left with unanswered questions, you'll most likely find the info you're looking for in the original write-up. On my imaginary top list of the most useful keyboard features, tweaks and hacks, SpaceFN would deserve a podium finish for sure. But what makes it so special? In short: SpaceFN is easy to implement, easy to learn, costs nothing, can be used with any keyboard, and can improve your productivity instantly. I will list its benefits below, but can state right at this point that the SpaceFN concept, setting up your space key as a layer switch when held, is clearly one of the most useful tweaks in the keyboard hobby....
Apr 30, 2024
My only issue is, I am worried about the sides coming up similar to what my old ones have already started doing. I really don't want that to happen to this one.
I had originally intended to dust off my wife's sewing machine, and after practicing on a few of my other mouse mats, trying my hand at maybe doing a fun themed border around the outside to help hold the fabric down. My wife was hesitant to suggest that and alternatively prescribed clear nail polish and/or superglue around the edges. So I figured, why not see what other people have done.
What does the community suggest/think?
Cheer's!