This is an article from the Mediagene Commerce Team.
Reprinted from Lifehacker [Japan Version]
Let's make PC work more efficient!
This is good news for MacBook and Surface users who are eager to do further work hacks with apps as well as the standard shortcuts and gestures.
The rumored "Nums" that can add additional functions to the trackpad with special software and a 0.26 mm thin sheet and improve work efficiency has appeared on the sister site machi-ya.
Numeric keypad input is a little troublesome on a notebook PC that is getting smaller, isn't it? This product is recommended for those who have many opportunities to handle numbers, so let's check the details immediately!
Simply supplement the function
Nowadays, mobile notebooks are commonplace, and the mainstream size is around 13 inches, and tenkeyless is becoming commonplace. Especially in the popular MacBook series, even the 16-inch model is numeric keypadless.
However, isn't it difficult to improve efficiency when there are many jobs that deal with numbers well? "Nums" is recommended for those who are happy if it is not enough to use an external numeric keypad.
Seeing is believing, so if you watch the video, you can understand the function.
If you attach an ultra-thin sheet of only 0.26 mm to the trackpad, you can easily start the dedicated application and use the numeric keypad function.
The material is a special glass called aluminosilicate mineral glass, which is also used for the windows of the Space Shuttle, so it has excellent strength.
In addition, it feels smooth to the touch and there is no delay, so it seems OK to wear it as a trackpad cover.
There are also functions other than the numeric keypad to improve efficiency.
I think that the numeric keypad function will visibly increase the speed of entering numbers, but there is also a function that helps those who have few opportunities to handle numbers.
One of them is launcher mode.
Swipe from the left to the center of the trackpad to activate it, and you can instantly open the URL of a pre-assigned app or website.
If you set up frequently used apps and sites, it seems that you can shorten the time with Chiritsumo.
To switch to the numeric keypad mode, swipe from the upper right of the trackpad, but if you swipe from the opposite upper left, the calculator will start directly and you can calculate immediately.
Both operations are simple and intuitive, so there seems to be no stress until you get used to them!
World-recognized product
"Nums" has won the Good Design Award for creative things that enrich people's lives and society, and the "Best of the Best" of the Red Dot Design Award.
It is a product that is highly evaluated not only for its appearance but also for its experience.
It's as simple as it can be without compromising the sophisticated design of the PC itself. It can be said that it is an excellent product for cost performance because it can improve efficiency for the cost and labor required for introduction.
"Nums", which can be expected to improve the efficiency of notebook PC work just by sticking it on the trackpad, is currently conducting a campaign on its sister site machi-ya.
At the time of writing, it was possible to order a model compatible with the new MacBook Pro (M1 Pro / Max) from 2,690 yen (shipping and tax included), which is 40% off.
It seems that it also supports Surface other than MacBook, so if you are interested, please check the details from the link below.
＞＞ [Fastest work technique] Shortcut function improves work efficiency! "Nums"
