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What software to use to master typing? (lemmy.ml)

submitted 1 month ago by gary_host_laptop@lemmy.ml to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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I write using all my fingers, but I've never managed to attain full mastery, for example I never use the correct fingers to type numbers in the top row, or I struggle with special characters. Sure, the letters row I am comfortable (although I could be a bit better, I'm at 76wmp 96% accuracy) but the rest I'd love to be able to master them.

I searched a bit and found about Keybr, which seems really cool and it's open source. Of course MonkeyType, although that looks a better tool once you've already feel more comfortable and not to actually learn, and it's also open source. And then TypingClub, which has a nice tree that teaches you everything in order. What do you think it's the best approach? Maybe first do the TypingClub lessons, then practice every once in a while with either Keybr or MonkeyType?

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[–] ChaosSpectre@lemmy.zip 3 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Personally, I like to gamify learning new skills.

Typing of the Dead is a great game to help you with accuracy. Typing games are a genre as well, and I believe theres a free Warhammer 40K typing game you can get on steam. Really improves the dopamine of getting good typing skills

[–] adarza@lemmy.ca 1 points 1 month ago

i remember "playing" typer shark a long time ago. i think it still exists somewhere today.

[–] DERRALEXANO@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 month ago

From Dead Letter Department to Mavis Bacon Teaches Typing. Gaming is the way ✊