hard to type keyboard

[Richard K]

Glad I found this site. I haave a typing problem. I aam the worst typist evser. The problem is that I keep typing the wrong keys and they are so sensitive that I keep typing double letters, wrong letters and unwanted symbols. I am wondering if a keyboard with stiffer keys would help this problem. My current keyboard properties are set to longest delay and slowest repeat rate. My typing is not too bad while I am asking this question. This is highly unusual. Normally I spend haldf my time fixing such errors. Is there such a keyboard I can try? I don't mlind buyilng a new one. Thanks, Richard

[The Birdman 472]

A good way to improve your typing skills aside from a new keyboard or such is by using typingtest.com. Over time, it could make typing much easier for you. Plus, it's free.

[Richard K]

I have an SHG keyboard I got at a computer store. It felt a little better than the others I tried.

As for typingtest.com my impression is that my typing was always bad but it has been deteriorating the last few years. Must be old age.

I have some funny stories about typing class in high school back it the dark ages (50's). Only guy in a room full of aspiring secretaries

Its like the keys are too sensitive for my fingers so I keep making double, triple letters. Also it contributes to the "extra" letters and symbols I add to words. That is why I think I need a keyboard whose keys take more pressure to activate. I don't do a lot of typing so It won't bother me to press a little harder. I will take a look at typingtest.com to see if it helps.

Thanks for your thoughts,
Richard

[The Birdman 472]

Even I think the only solution to your problem is continuous writing practice. I think instead of taking typing tests, you should try writing something on your own, like chatting with somebody. Typing test is to check your speed and accuracy, it will not improve your mistakes.

This is actually a pretty good point, and is probably a better solution than my previous one.

[Richard K]

Thanks for the advice, guys. You have helped me to think through this problem.

As I said I have been touch typing since high school, but not great. It's just that my typing has deteriorated.

What seems to help me, I see, is typing slowly, preferably with eyes on the keyboard. All I have to do is make that a habit.

Richard