Typing Blog
Practical articles on speed, accuracy, ergonomics, keyboard history, and everything touch typing.
How Long Does It Actually Take to Learn Touch Typing?
Realistic timelines for learning touch typing based on starting level, daily practice time, and what "learned" actually means.
Touch Typing vs. Hunt-and-Peck: A Real Comparison
An honest side-by-side comparison of touch typing and hunt-and-peck — speed, accuracy, cognitive load, and whether the learning investment is worth it.
Frank Edward McGurrin and the 1888 Touch Typing Competition
The story of how a Salt Lake City court reporter demonstrated touch typing in 1888 and changed how the world types.
The Complete Typing Ergonomics Guide — Set Up Your Desk Correctly
How to set up your desk, chair, keyboard, and monitor to type comfortably for hours without developing pain or injury.
QWERTY History: Why Is the Keyboard Laid Out This Way?
The actual history of the QWERTY keyboard layout — debunking the popular myths and explaining what really drove its design.
Touch Typing for Programmers — Symbols, Shortcuts, and Real Benefits
How touch typing applies specifically to programming: which symbols matter most, how to handle brackets and operators, and whether typing speed actually limits programmer productivity.
How to Stop Looking at the Keyboard — 7 Practical Methods
If you keep looking at the keyboard despite wanting to stop, these are the methods that actually work — from keyboard covers to mental retraining techniques.
Typing Accuracy vs. Speed — Which Should You Focus On?
Should you prioritize accuracy or speed when learning to type? The evidence is clear — but the reasoning matters as much as the conclusion.