For people spending most their working day on a computer, their typing speed has a direct impact on their productivity. The faster they type the more work gets done. Let’s explore what kind of productivity gain could be achieved by someone typing at 80 wpm v.s. someone hunting and pecking at 30 wpm. Say Bill…
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Typing Speed Explained
Most poeple know that typing speed on a computer keyboard is measured in words per minute (wpm). Since words are not all the same size it would not be fair to measure someone’s typing speed counting the actual number of words taken randomly from a textbook. Consider the following sentences: I often drink coffee. I…
How to recover from a beverage spill on your keyboard
Drinking and typing don’t go together well. However, since we spend most of the day glued to the monitor typing emails away (some may actually do some real work), drinking and eating at our desk are sometimes a necessity. You know it is just a question of time. It’s going to happen, and there you…
Das Keyboard gets its Mac, and Linux keys
Great news for Mac and Linux users: we are happy to pre-announce the release of our Mac and Linux key caps kit for Das Keyboard. This will be available in a few weeks. The key cap will replace the Windows key. Stay tuned for the official announcement.