I Wish I Could Type Faster . . .

Discussion in 'General Chat' started by gobbly2100, Dec 6, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey,

    It is really annoying, I have been using computers for about 10 years now and I wish I could type faster, I seem to have developed my own style for typing and although it is fine when I need to type a lot it is far from fine.

    Is touhtyping the way to go or are there other methods because when I tried touchtyping it felt so un-natural I gave up.

    Any suggestions for becoming a whizz on a keyboard?
     
    gobbly2100, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    terminator69 Notable Member

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    Try getting some software that provide interactive tutorials and you should improve soon enough.
     
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    Try typeracer.com . Basically your little car is racing against others, you're in fact typing the same paragraph against others, the faster you type, the further your car goes. It's pretty fun and can get adictive too! I discovered this website with some research. Currently, I'm searching all the internet, compiling all the best websites putting them in a list, each by it's own category, It's taking time my friend!!

    If you need any other usefull website for any topic tell me and I'll find it if I'm in the mood ;) Also how do you like typeracer?
     
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    Professional Dude Prominent Member

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    Try practicing on Typing Tutor :)
     
    Professional Dude, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    dairyman Notable Member

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    It is really cool dude. I raced for almost 10 times, sharpening my typing skills and it is addictive too. Thanks for the share :)
     
    dairyman, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    Kyliemeg Active Member

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    Definately try Typing tutor. There are so many free programs online that can help you type faster. Good luck sweetie.
     
    Kyliemeg, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    levampire Active Member

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    Try TypeRacer as Chip said "It ROCKS"

    @ Chip : Can I you PM me that list ?!
     
    levampire, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    cheapez Active Member

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    I took a computer class at school. The first year in this class, all we did were learn to type with 10 figures.
     
    cheapez, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    OMG! You using Computer for last 10 years and still unable to type fast

    Get any new version of Typing Tutor i hope it works for you! actually for typing fast and your fingers placement in a right direction is required
     
    jezzz, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    just keep making yourself type and you will get more and more accurate and faster with practice
     
    tiger325, Dec 6, 2008 IP
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    #11
    Practice today and you will reach to your wish tomorrow.
     
    drjupitor, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    What is your current speed ?

    Practice is the best way to increase your speed.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    #13
    I remember playing an interactive game that teaches you to type and at the same time improve on your typing skill. Can't remember the name but I think you can easily google around and find one.
     
    lycos, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    I race on TypeRacer, it's awesome.
     
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    What are your typing speeds? I sometimes look at the keys while typing and my speed is around 55 WPM.
     
    pathiks, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    90-120 WPM. It depends whether what I am typing has long words, and obscure letters in the sentence.

    Also, it depends on your accuracy as well.
     
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    hey, thanx for the share..i`m gonna try it out!!
    sounds great fun!!:D
     
    erolelcott, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    Using software of "speech to text" . You can type as fast as you speak .
     
    justinlorder, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    Generally I think my typing speed is around 40 words a minute so am not sure where that is roughly compared to the average typer.

    Thanks for the suggestions guys!
     
    gobbly2100, Dec 7, 2008 IP
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    I got this habit, I only use my index finger and middle finger to type and the other hands are pretty useless. I am thinking of getting a program and "re-learn" or "re-adapt" to the whole actual typing skills.
     
    variook, Dec 7, 2008 IP