Often, we forget that simply things such as how fast/accurate one can type can make all the difference in a deadline or a turnaround. It also allows you to type those blogs faster, and your reports quicker. Hell, impress your friends with your speed.

There’s a number of ways you can improve your typing. One way is to purchase software. The most popular is called Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. It does exactly what it says it does. It’s a woman named Mavis Beacon…well…teaching you how to type.

What’s that? You’re a broke freelancer like me? No worries! Craig Childs of Lifehack.org writes about a program that’s free that teaches you how to type:

I generally accredit my ability to type on a computer to those days on ICQ during highschool.

A better, more structured, approach would be something like this online typing tutor. TypeOnline.co.uk is a simple site that offers a series of lessons for keyboard accuracy, speed and other related exercises.

While not as full-featured as Mavis Beacon, this program will definitely help you to be a better typist. I personally can type 70 wpm. What about you?

Learn to type online (Via www.lifehack.org)