Are You a Touch Typist?

Touch typing is the fastest way to type. It is much faster than the "hunt and peck" typing that most people normally do. Do you "hunt and peck" those keys on the keyboard? I hope not! I used to do that, and typing was considerably slower than now. I type at around 60 words per minute and I love it.

Touch typing is not only a faster way to type, it also helps you to get a job. On one job application I saw, there was a question asking me if I can type and how many words per minute I can type. 60 words per minute is not that bad...

If you're thinking about it, just do it! Use applications that teach you how to type. You can find many applications for Windows, Mac OS, and Linux that teach you this skill. Mavis Beacon Teaches typing is a popular software program on Windows and Macintosh systems. If on Linux, search in your favorite package manager for a typing program. There are several to choose from.

My Frustration With Apple Keyboards

I plan on buying a keyboard from Apple. They make very pretty keyboards. They changed the keyboards a few months ago, and they are really pretty. However, I find something wrong with the wireless version of this keyboard. They insist that if you want a wireless keyboard, then you also want a smaller keyboard. While I can understand the idea, they should have included an option to get a full-size wireless keyboard. The reason? I really like having a numeric keypad, as well as bigger keys. I have a desk that makes it difficult and a little unpractical to use a wired keyboard.

I guess I'll have to buy the older wireless keyboard from Apple, which is full-sized. Or, I will have to buy the Microsoft keyboard for Mac. If you ask me, I think Microsoft makes the best keyboards.