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Macro pads offer expanded input options beyond mice and keyboards

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Standalone macro pads offer a way to increase programmable inputs beyond a keyboard and mouse, even those with numerous buttons. These devices range from basic, inexpensive mechanical numpads to more advanced options with knobs and dials, suitable for various tasks like data entry, shortcut customization in specific applications, or streamlining workflows for streamers. While some macro pads are designed for particular uses, creativity can unlock their potential for any user seeking to enhance their productivity. AI

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Macro pads offer expanded input options beyond mice and keyboards

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  1. Tom's Hardware TIER_1 English(EN) · Sarah Jacobsson Purewal ·

    Why you need a macro pad, even if you have a mouse with 19 buttons — from $10 mechanical numpads to multi-screen window management

    You don't need to be a streamer or do tons of data entry to make use of a standalone macro pad. Here are your options and why you should use them.

  2. Mastodon — mastodon.social TIER_1 English(EN) · [email protected] ·

    Why you need a macro pad, even if you have a mouse with 19 buttons — from $10 mechanical numpads to multi-screen window management You don't need to be a stream

    Why you need a macro pad, even if you have a mouse with 19 buttons — from $10 mechanical numpads to multi-screen window management You don't need to be a streamer or do tons of data entry to make use of a standalone macro pad. Here are your options and why you should use them. ht…

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