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Why we still use QWERTY: the history of the most inefficient keyboard layout
Despite being designed for 19th-century typewriters, QWERTY remains the dominant keyboard layout—even though more efficient alternatives like Dvorak and Colemak exist. Here’s why change is so hard:
QWERTY was created to prevent mechanical typewriter jams, not for speed or ergonomics. But it became standard due to early adoption—retraining billions of users is costly. These days, it remains deeply integrated in education, software, and hardware (BIOS, shortcuts, cloud services).
The Failed Alternatives: Dvorak & Colemak
* Dvorak (1936): Reduces finger movement by ~90%, but adoption stalled due to QWERTY’s dominance.
* Colemak (2006): A gentler upgrade, keeping common shortcuts—yet still niche.
Switching to any of them takes months of training, and QWERTY muscle memory fades, making shared computers a hassle.
While voice input and brain-computer interfaces show promise, they remain impractical for daily use due to noise sensitivity, privacy concerns, and technical limitations. Programmers, writers, and professionals still rely on keyboards because voice and neural tech can’t match typing precision. Even "smart" keyboards with LCD keys remain niche due to cost and compatibility issues. For now, QWERTY persists—not because it’s ideal, but because the alternatives aren’t ready to replace it.
So, QWERTY persists not because it’s best, but because the cost of change—time, training, and compatibility—is too high for most. For now, evolution, not revolution, is the likely path forward.
Despite being designed for 19th-century typewriters, QWERTY remains the dominant keyboard layout—even though more efficient alternatives like Dvorak and Colemak exist. Here’s why change is so hard:
QWERTY was created to prevent mechanical typewriter jams, not for speed or ergonomics. But it became standard due to early adoption—retraining billions of users is costly. These days, it remains deeply integrated in education, software, and hardware (BIOS, shortcuts, cloud services).
The Failed Alternatives: Dvorak & Colemak
* Dvorak (1936): Reduces finger movement by ~90%, but adoption stalled due to QWERTY’s dominance.
* Colemak (2006): A gentler upgrade, keeping common shortcuts—yet still niche.
Switching to any of them takes months of training, and QWERTY muscle memory fades, making shared computers a hassle.
While voice input and brain-computer interfaces show promise, they remain impractical for daily use due to noise sensitivity, privacy concerns, and technical limitations. Programmers, writers, and professionals still rely on keyboards because voice and neural tech can’t match typing precision. Even "smart" keyboards with LCD keys remain niche due to cost and compatibility issues. For now, QWERTY persists—not because it’s ideal, but because the alternatives aren’t ready to replace it.
So, QWERTY persists not because it’s best, but because the cost of change—time, training, and compatibility—is too high for most. For now, evolution, not revolution, is the likely path forward.
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Why We Still Use QWERTY: The History of the Most Inefficient Keyboard Layout
Why do we still type on QWERTY in the 21st century, even though this layout was born in the era of mechanical typewriters and is not considered the most
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CVE-2025-4664 proves that even trusted browsers are not immune to catastrophic zero-day vulnerabilities.
Cross-origin data is up for grabs if you haven't updated Chrome or Chromium.
https://wazuh.com/blog/detecting-chrome-cve-2025-4664-vulnerability-with-wazuh/
https://www.techradar.com/pro/security/billions-of-chrome-users-at-risk-from-new-data-stealing-browser-vulnerability-how-to-stay-safe
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Detect the Chrome CVE-2025-4664 vulnerability on Windows and Linux using Wazuh. Learn how to scan and secure your endpoints now.
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The covert method Meta uses to track mobile browsing without consent — even in incognito mode or with a VPN on all androis devices.
Patch immediately: Reset the phone and make sure not to install any app by Meta.
https://english.elpais.com/technology/2025-06-03/the-covert-method-meta-uses-to-track-mobile-browsing-without-consent-even-in-incognito-mode-or-with-a-vpn.html
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The covert method Meta uses to track mobile browsing without consent — even in incognito mode or with a VPN
A group of researchers has uncovered a system that Instagram and Facebook have been using since September 2024 to collect users’ web browsing history on Android devices
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#OpenAI Is Ordered to Save Every #ChatGPT Chat — Even the Ones You Delete
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OpenAI Is Ordered to Save Every ChatGPT Chat — Even the Ones You Delete
Private prompts once thought ephemeral could now live forever, thanks for demands from the New York Times.
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📱Android 16's best multitasking upgrade — its 90:10 split ratio — is very similar to OPPO's Boundless View/OnePlus' Open Canvas system
However, OPPO told us Google developed this feature independently.
More details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-android-16-best-feature-3564899/
However, OPPO told us Google developed this feature independently.
More details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/oppo-android-16-best-feature-3564899/
Android Authority
Is OPPO behind Android 16's best multitasking feature? We asked and found out.
Android 16 has a great 90:10 split-screen multitasking feature, but did Google borrow this from OPPO and OnePlus? Here's what we found out.
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⌚️🚿Wear OS 6 could finally add a Water Lock mode on the Pixel Watch
Hopefully Google pairs this with a water ejection feature like on the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch.
More details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-6-water-lock-shortcut-leak-3565051/
Hopefully Google pairs this with a water ejection feature like on the Apple Watch and Galaxy Watch.
More details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-6-water-lock-shortcut-leak-3565051/
Android Authority
Wear OS 6 could finally add a Water Lock mode on the Pixel Watch
Google is working on a Water Lock mode for Wear OS 6, and it could arrive on the Pixel Watch in an upcoming update. Here's what it could do.
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🤖The TBOT Show Episode #2
AI is creeping into everything—our phones, social feeds, and now even our government. But does organic intelligence stand a chance?
⏱️ In just 20ish mins:
– Google’s new AI filmmaking tool
– Apple’s creepy photo scan feature
– Palantir’s billion-dollar gov contracts
– Amazon’s humanoid delivery robots
– A self-hosted AI you can run privately
Each story comes with real solutions + a tech solution to try.
Spread the word and share with your crew!
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AI is creeping into everything—our phones, social feeds, and now even our government. But does organic intelligence stand a chance?
⏱️ In just 20ish mins:
– Google’s new AI filmmaking tool
– Apple’s creepy photo scan feature
– Palantir’s billion-dollar gov contracts
– Amazon’s humanoid delivery robots
– A self-hosted AI you can run privately
Each story comes with real solutions + a tech solution to try.
Spread the word and share with your crew!
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The Next Gen Xiaomi Xring O2 won't be fabricated based on TSMC 2nm in 2026.
It is due to the fact that US bans the Supply of EDA tools for designing GAAFET Structural Architecture needed to be fabricated on TSMC's 2nm Node Process.
Hence, Xring O2 will still be a TSMC N3E SoC.
As it is banned, Future Xiaomi Xring SoCs should be stuck at TSMC 2nd Gen 3nm (N3E) for a long time. As it is expected, Xring SoCs won't go on par with Qualcomm, Apple & MediaTek anymore it's just there first & last time being on par with them with the Xring O1.
It is due to the fact that US bans the Supply of EDA tools for designing GAAFET Structural Architecture needed to be fabricated on TSMC's 2nm Node Process.
Hence, Xring O2 will still be a TSMC N3E SoC.
As it is banned, Future Xiaomi Xring SoCs should be stuck at TSMC 2nd Gen 3nm (N3E) for a long time. As it is expected, Xring SoCs won't go on par with Qualcomm, Apple & MediaTek anymore it's just there first & last time being on par with them with the Xring O1.
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⚠️ macOS Alert — Fake Spectrum CAPTCHA is a trap!
Russian hackers use clipboard hacks + terminal scripts to steal passwords & install Atomic Stealer.
Victims unknowingly run commands — handing over control.
This sneaky ClickFix tactic preys on your “security check” fatigue.
Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/new-atomic-macos-stealer-campaign.html
Russian hackers use clipboard hacks + terminal scripts to steal passwords & install Atomic Stealer.
Victims unknowingly run commands — handing over control.
This sneaky ClickFix tactic preys on your “security check” fatigue.
Read: https://thehackernews.com/2025/06/new-atomic-macos-stealer-campaign.html
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⌚️🔋Your Pixel Watch's battery could last longer with this Wear OS 6 feature
More evidence has emerged in Wear OS 6 suggesting the Pixel Watch will get an Adaptive Charging feature
Details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-6-adaptive-charging-leak-3565102/
More evidence has emerged in Wear OS 6 suggesting the Pixel Watch will get an Adaptive Charging feature
Details👇
đź”— https://www.androidauthority.com/wear-os-6-adaptive-charging-leak-3565102/
Android Authority
Your Pixel Watch's battery could last longer with this Wear OS 6 feature
Google is working on an Adaptive Charging feature in Wear OS 6, and it could extend the battery life on your Pixel Watch.
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Ulefone Armor 34 Pro: First Phone to Feature Built-in Autofocus Projector
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/06/ulefone-armor-34-pro-projector-phone-built-in/
https://www.gizchina.com/2025/06/06/ulefone-armor-34-pro-projector-phone-built-in/
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OnePlus Ace 5 Ultra and Ace 5 Racing Edition Launched in China
Both of them features self-developed “Fengchi gaming core kernel”, glacier cooling system and self-developed "Lingxi touch chip" which enhances touch responsiveness with upto 3000Hz touch sampling rate. Ace 5 Ultra also has e-sports Wi-Fi G1 chip and the "Shortcut Key" while Ace 5 Racing Edition has the latest Wi-Fi G2 chip.
Ace 5 Ultra:
• 6.83-inch (2800x1272 px) FHD+ AMOLED display
• 144Hz refresh rate; HDR 10+
• 1400nits HBM brightness
• Dolby Vision; 10-bit color depth
• Oppo Crystal Shield Glass
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC
• LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage
• 7300mm² VC cooling area
• 50MP (IMX 906; OIS)
• 8MP Ultrawide
• 16MP Front camera (❌ AF)
• In-display fingerprint; IR blaster
• IP65 rated; USB-C 2.0
• X-axis linear motor
• Dual stereo speakers
• 6700mAh Si/C battery; 100W fast charging
Ace 5 Racing:
• 6.77-inch (2392x1080 px) FHD+ AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate; HDR 10+
• 1300nits HBM brightness
• 10-bit color depth
• Oppo Crystal Shield Glass
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC
• LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage
• 7000mm²+ VC cooling area
• 50MP (LYT-600; OIS) + 2MP useless camera
• 16MP Front camera (❌ AF)
• In-display fingerprint; IR blaster
• IP64 rated; USB-C 2.0
• 7100mAh battery; 80W fast charging
Pricing for 12GB+256GB model starts from 1799 CNY (~250$) for Racing Edition and 2499 CNY (~350$) for Ultra Edition.
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Both of them features self-developed “Fengchi gaming core kernel”, glacier cooling system and self-developed "Lingxi touch chip" which enhances touch responsiveness with upto 3000Hz touch sampling rate. Ace 5 Ultra also has e-sports Wi-Fi G1 chip and the "Shortcut Key" while Ace 5 Racing Edition has the latest Wi-Fi G2 chip.
Ace 5 Ultra:
• 6.83-inch (2800x1272 px) FHD+ AMOLED display
• 144Hz refresh rate; HDR 10+
• 1400nits HBM brightness
• Dolby Vision; 10-bit color depth
• Oppo Crystal Shield Glass
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ SoC
• LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage
• 7300mm² VC cooling area
• 50MP (IMX 906; OIS)
• 8MP Ultrawide
• 16MP Front camera (❌ AF)
• In-display fingerprint; IR blaster
• IP65 rated; USB-C 2.0
• X-axis linear motor
• Dual stereo speakers
• 6700mAh Si/C battery; 100W fast charging
Ace 5 Racing:
• 6.77-inch (2392x1080 px) FHD+ AMOLED display
• 120Hz refresh rate; HDR 10+
• 1300nits HBM brightness
• 10-bit color depth
• Oppo Crystal Shield Glass
• MediaTek Dimensity 9400e SoC
• LPDDR5X RAM; UFS 4.0 storage
• 7000mm²+ VC cooling area
• 50MP (LYT-600; OIS) + 2MP useless camera
• 16MP Front camera (❌ AF)
• In-display fingerprint; IR blaster
• IP64 rated; USB-C 2.0
• 7100mAh battery; 80W fast charging
Pricing for 12GB+256GB model starts from 1799 CNY (~250$) for Racing Edition and 2499 CNY (~350$) for Ultra Edition.
Follow @TechLeaksZone