Typing Blog
Guides, tips, and strategies to improve your typing speed and accuracy. Whether you are a beginner learning touch typing or an experienced typist pushing past 100 WPM, our articles have something for you.
15 posts
Programmer Typing Speed — Why It’s Slower Than You Think
Most developers assume they type fast. I clocked my coding speed vs prose speed — the gap shocked me. Here’s why it happens and how to close it.
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What Percentile Is Your Typing Speed? I Checked Mine
At 68 WPM I assumed I was fast — turns out I’m only in the 73rd percentile. Here’s the full WPM percentile chart and where you probably rank.
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Do Gamers Actually Type Faster? I Ran the Numbers
I had 30 gamers and 20 non-gamers take the same typing test. PC gamers averaged 15 WPM higher — but the reason isn't what you'd expect.
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Best Mechanical Keyboards for Typing Speed in 2026
I tested 7 mechanical keyboards over three months and tracked my WPM on each. Here's which boards actually made me faster.
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TypingFastest vs MonkeyType vs TypeRacer: Honest Review
I spent months on all three typing test sites. Here's what each does well, where they fall short, and which one I open every morning.
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Break Your WPM Plateau: The 20-Minute Daily Routine
Stuck at 50 WPM? Here’s the exact 20-minute typing practice routine that pushed me past 78 WPM in six weeks. No gimmicks, just structured drills.
Read →6 Best Multiplayer Typing Race Games to Play in 2026
I tested 6 multiplayer typing race games to find the best one. Here’s how TypeRacer, NitroType, TypingFastest, and others stack up.
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How to Stop Wrist Pain from Typing — Before It Gets Serious
Wrist pain from typing is more common than you think. Here's what causes it, how to fix your setup, and the stretches that actually help.
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Hall Effect Keyboards Explained: Are They Worth It?
Hall effect keyboards use magnets instead of switches. I tested one for a month — here’s whether they’ll actually boost your typing speed.
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Voice Typing vs Keyboard in 2026: I Tested Both for a Full Week
Voice typing is 1.5x faster for emails and drafts — but keyboard still wins for code and short messages. I went full voice-only for a week and here's what actually happened.
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Typing Speed Requirements for Jobs: What Employers Expect
What typing speed do employers actually want? I dug into real job postings to find the WPM requirements for data entry, admin, coding, and more.
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How to Touch Type: A Beginner’s 4-Week Guide (2026)
Learn how to touch type in 4 weeks with this step-by-step plan. From home row basics to typing 60+ WPM without looking — the method that actually worked for me.
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Online Typing Test: How to Measure Your Real Speed
How do online typing tests actually measure your speed? I break down WPM math, accuracy metrics, test formats, and share a practice plan to boost your results.
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How to Type Faster: 10 Proven Tips for Speed and Accuracy
I went from 55 to 75+ WPM in a month using these 10 techniques. From hand positioning to plateau-busting drills, here's how to actually type faster.
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Average Typing Speed by Age and Job: What's Normal in 2026?
The average typing speed is 40 WPM — but it varies hugely by age, job, and experience. Full WPM breakdown with real data, plus how to improve yours fast.
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