9 Cool uses for the knob on your keyboard or macropad

Use the knob to speed up tasks and improve productivity.

Mar 15, 2025 - 23:06
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9 Cool uses for the knob on your keyboard or macropad

Sometimes, all the buttons you have at your disposal to control a computer fall short of the convenience a twirly little knob can offer. They're often relegated to media volume control on a DAC or an audio amplifier for adjusting levels, but current-day firmware for custom mechanical keyboards also provisions for rotary encoders you might find on macropads.