<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[I/O Sam]]></title><description><![CDATA[I/O Sam's Hub]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Fri, 06 Mar 2026 14:47:56 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.iosamfranco.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[It's all about the design... (Platinum PT990)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In today’s video we’re reviewing the ultra-premium Art Deco inspired custom keyboard from Percent Studio in collaboration with ClickClack.io]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/platinum-pt990</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65abe3d6507848137bcb7903</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jan 2024 15:43:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/3SiF-7Dfzg4/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modding the 1st (metal) 60% Keyboard]]></title><description><![CDATA[We’re back! And today with a small mechanical keyboard history lesson: to relive the beginnings of the 60% keyboard layout and it’s...]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/the-1st-metal-60-percent-keyboard</link><guid isPermaLink="false">65a336ae137a00723003e289</guid><category><![CDATA[Analysis & Opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><category><![CDATA[DIY Projects]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jan 2024 15:00:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://i.ytimg.com/vi/jtTXFQVu60M/maxresdefault.jpg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[TKD Cycle7: The harbinger of things to come...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to an I/O Sam’s in-depth Mechanical Keyboard video production! Today we’ll look into the most aggressively priced premium custom...]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/tkd-cycle7</link><guid isPermaLink="false">64e0f8bf05c9a7b386fc8cd7</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><category><![CDATA[DIY Projects]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 19 Aug 2023 17:28:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/w7KllzwgmJY" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMMK Pro FlexKit: Does it flex now?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s take an in-depth look at Glorious' attempt to update its GMMK Pro with a new gasket &#38; plate mounting system in the GMMK Pro "FlexKit"]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/gmmkpro-flexkit</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6466eb85c4308a676743f1a4</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 19 May 2023 15:00:34 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/qdMW9bE947w" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Upgrading my home setup(s)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Check out some of the desk setup upgrades I did to my bedroom, Home-Office/gaming-setup and workshop.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/upgrading-my-home-setups</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6448bbb07b7dd1087ea2d056</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 15:00:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/duRMnxBl8oc" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fix your desktop audio (for as low as $30!)]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video, we’ll review a bunch of competitively priced audio gear to help you improve your home office &#38; desktop audio in 2023.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/fix-your-audio</link><guid isPermaLink="false">643358e76e8922cd99dd539d</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 10 Apr 2023 14:00:26 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/FzlYtYzNLo8" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[IMHO: LTT's trashing of Glorious Model O 2]]></title><description><![CDATA[My humble opinion on LTT's trashing of Glorious Model O 2, on their review of RandomFrankP's new collaboration with Pulsar.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/ltt-vs-glorious-model-o2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">642c916a52979f204e934fe2</guid><category><![CDATA[Analysis & Opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gaming Mice]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 23:29:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f8cc_444559a5ab5f433e9769d03ab37ff80c~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_673,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Everything you need to know - about the new 60% king!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s take a look at one of the most exciting premium custom keyboard launches in a long while: the Vertex Arc60.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/vertex-arc60</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63f03636628da5d49540071e</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 18 Feb 2023 14:01:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/-NtmZPBNP5w" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[6 keyboards to improve your setup]]></title><description><![CDATA[In this video, we’ll help you pick a good quality keyboard to freshen up your setup for the new year, and one that won't break the bank...]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/6-keyboards</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63ce2693f53d87e012e7b9d5</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 12:02:49 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/N-FYnT79y8w" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glorious Model O 2: The ultimate review]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we will learn basically everything about Glorious new Model O 2. Can the new O 2 live up to the legacy of its legendary predecessor?]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/glorious-model-o-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">637d69c7e068c75f7508ef10</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Gaming Mice]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:07:47 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/Jf-H7SuSQ0g" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Like a 75%, but better...]]></title><description><![CDATA[Let’s check out ZZanest Elements75XT extended 75% and evaluate its interesting form factor, quality and features.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/zzanest-elements75xt</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63621736927ac539a53f004f</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:00:29 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TeGHuWK_Gsk" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Modding a $99 beauty into a (typing) beast]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we’re checking out (and modding) the Kemove Ares61: a heavy aluminium wireless 60% keyboard with a striking look.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/modding-a-beauty-into-a-beast</link><guid isPermaLink="false">63292f9201511808d71be1d9</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 20 Sep 2022 15:00:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/mF2aqtYb_e0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[GMMK NumPad: Glorious has done it again!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we’re checking out the brand new Glorious NumPad : a super premium, hot-swappable, wireless and fully programmable numpad/macropad.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/gmmk-numpad</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62fb73911da3efc35ef45088</guid><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2022 15:00:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f8cc_9f2e68736a9142b0b96f540d16683d93~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reviving the magic of vintage clicky keyboards (Zeal Clickiez + NCR-80)]]></title><description><![CDATA[Today we’ll check Zeal PC's new Clickiez switches and install them in a NCR-80 kit. Can it can sound as good as Alps SKCM vintage boards?]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/zeal-clickiez</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62e9ae9eafa90ce578b6a6b1</guid><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><category><![CDATA[Reviews]]></category><category><![CDATA[DIY Projects]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:00:25 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/14-xUZFQcHo" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Should you care about switch stem wobble?]]></title><description><![CDATA[After tackling the “touchy” subject of plate flexibility, it is now time to cover another "complicated" matter: switches' stem wobble]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/switch-stem-wobble</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62b51bb5331b2c8b2a247203</guid><category><![CDATA[Analysis & Opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 23:24:57 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f8cc_9e79a99e9f49415a9e053111e376b599~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_720,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Why Ergonomic Office chairs are better than "gaming chairs"]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yeap… I said it! Most gaming chairs out there (you know… the ones that look like racing cars' seats) are just bad! Why would anyone think...]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/ergonomic-office-chairs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62acdf23aaa8f0311d9cd87b</guid><category><![CDATA[Analysis & Opinion]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 21:34:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f8cc_1d7e35861ba04c32875185a564e79885~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[KBD67 Lite: still worth it?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Welcome to another I/O Sam endeavor! 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In today's article I show how I record my keyboard sound tests.]]></description><link>https://www.iosamfranco.com/post/my-views-on-keyboards-typing-sound-demos</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61bf89a1acc30e0016a10bc9</guid><category><![CDATA[Analysis & Opinion]]></category><category><![CDATA[Mechanical Keyboards]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 19 Dec 2021 20:38:11 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/f8f8cc_1ad9864be7894f629cb78b2027b54a38~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>iosamfranco</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>