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Why I Ditched My Mouse as a Dev (And You Might Want To)

Tired of Jumping Between Keyboard and Mouse? Here's What Actually Helped Me as a Dev

Look, if you're a developer who's constantly flipping between keyboard and mouse—you already know how annoying that gets. It kills your flow, interrupts your zone, and honestly? It’s exhausting.

I hit a point where I was just done. So I started using Vimium and some keyboard-based mouse controls—and maaaan, it made a huge difference.

Why Vimium Hit Different for Me

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Vimium is like Vim—but for your browser. It lets you do almost everything using just your keyboard...

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Final Thoughts

If you’re a dev who loves keyboard shortcuts and hates unnecessary mouse movement—Vimium is a no-brainer...

🧠 Have you gone keyboard-only too?

Drop your Vimium tricks, hacks, or frustrations in the comments — let’s swap ideas!

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