RSI and Emacs: When Your Pinky Says Enough is Enough: https://taonaw.com/2026/08/16/rsi-and-emacs-when-your.html
I’ve been doing even more Emacs writing lately, and my pinky is paying the price. After years of using Caps Lock as Control, I’m finally feeling the strain. Here’s what happened, what I’m doing about it, and what new ergonomic keyboards I’m considering.
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