Sanrio's "cheeky but charming" punk-rock rabbit mascot, Kuromi, is finally getting her time in the spotlight this Halloween.

You can buy all kinds of keyboards these days, from basic big-brand stuff to obscure mechanical delicacies from small-time builders. Or, you can go the maker route, and build your own.

Firstly, its membrane keys are quiet yet responsive, giving a tactile feel for fast, precise inputs. Meanwhile, with the six ...