KEYBOARD COST VISUALIZER

MacBook Pro 14" US Layout

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Ergonomic Cost Formula

Each shortcut receives a numerical cost score based on biomechanical factors:

  • Base key position cost0-4
  • Same hand: modifier + key+2
  • Multiple modifiers (same hand)+2
  • Pinky stretch (Q, P, 1, 0)+1
  • Opposite hand pattern-1
  • Home row key used-1

Optimization Tips

  • Left Cmd + Right hand key - optimal patternBest
  • Home row shortcuts (J, K, L, F, D)Optimal
  • Thumb on Cmd/Space - natural positionNatural
  • Single modifier combosPrefer
  • Hyper key (Cmd+Ctrl+Opt+Shift)Avoid
  • Pinky + number rowDanger

Understanding Keyboard Ergonomics

Research & Resources

Keyboard Layout Research

Ergonomics Science

Mac Productivity Tools

Mac Productivity Workshop

We conducted a hands-on workshop covering Raycast, Rectangle, Maccy, and keyboard-first workflows. Participants learned to reduce context switches and optimize their daily Mac usage.

View Workshop Guide

Ergonomic Productivity Report

Full research on ergonomic keyboard shortcuts costs and Mac productivity optimization. Includes key mappings, workflow patterns, and scientific analysis.

The Compound Effect

Open application:       3 sec  x  50/day   =   2.5 min/day
Copy address/link:     30 sec  x  10/day   =   5 min/day
Switch windows:         2 sec  x 100/day   =   3+ min/day
Search for file:        5 sec  x  20/day   =   1.5 min/day
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TOTAL DAILY SAVINGS:                           12+ minutes
ANNUAL SAVINGS:                                73+ hours

Gloria Mark (UC Irvine): 23 minutes to recover focus after interruption.