Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip columnist ...

TAMPA BAY (BLOOM) — Touch typing has become essential for efficient communication, productivity, and career growth. Yet, many adults still rely on the hunt-and-peck method, using just two fingers to ...

With summer officially over, it’s back to business (or school) for many people, which can mean more time writing longer things, especially on the go. The smartphone has replaced the laptop for many ...

So this year I (re)learned how to type. It all started because I wanted a cute keyboard with cute keycaps. I had lugged around a cheap, hand-me-up Kensington for years. Considering how much I work and ...

As a tech writer, details matter, so I immediately jumped on using Beeftext when I discovered it. It’s a typing application for Windows (there are alternatives for other operating systems I’ll cover ...

There is no such thing as the “best” mechanical keyboard. You can find many of our favorites—mechanical or otherwise—in our Best Keyboards guide that suits various needs. These are great for people ...

Apple has added in-line predictive text to typing on macOS Sonoma as well as iOS 17. Here's how it works on the Mac — and how to stop it, too. This is a macOS Sonoma that will take weeks or months to ...

If you are interested in learning how to build a custom mechanical keyboard from scratch. You might be interested in the journey of Christian Selig who has built his perfect keyboard from scratch and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Making the iPhone keyboard bigger is one of the easiest ways to ...

The em dash (—) is a supremely useful (and fashionable) piece of punctuation used in writing and editing, often in place of a comma, colon, or parenthesis. While you might want to utilize it to make ...