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In short,
- with PS/2 you can press as many keys as you want at the same time (N-key rollover), while USB supports up to 6 plus modifier keys (6-key rollover)
- PS/2 key events interrupt the processor, forcing it to suspend whatever it's doing and handle the key (as fast as possible), USB continuously polls the keyboard for new info
The first point may be a dealbraker for heavy usage.
The second point isn't much of a problem usually. The standard polling rate is 125 Hz, which is still much faster than the fastest typist*. The real problem here is that there is a full USB stack between the keyboard and the processor, as opposed to an integrated system directly poking the CPU.
- Assuming a typing speed of 220 words per minute, 5 letters per word: 220 * 5 = 1100 letters per minute, 1100 / 60 = 19 letters per second
Hello. Even if it's not appropriate subreddit. Here is my answer for you.
Practice typing at http://www.ratatype.com/ and http://play.typeracer.com/.
Accuracy and speed are both important. So spend some time practicing.
I really don't think it's necessary to pay to learn touch typing. I learnt using sites like rataype, and they work just fine. I've never tried something like Typesy or Mavis Beacon 20. In fact, I've never even heard of them.
Okay, so when I wrote that 21 hours ago, I was under the impression that 50 WPM was fast. This is because when I was in grade school, I used Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing 8, and that was my speed then, and I thought it was fast. After testing my speed here, I found that I actually type at 84.6 WPM. So with that knowledge, I revise what I said:
>It should be adjusted to allow people who can type at ~80 words per minute, but still block bind spammers.
I'm absolutely agree with "Ludovician42" about your focusing on speed. For me, more important it's accuracy. Recently, I have checked my typing speed on several sites and I was really surprised. I typed 24.8 wpm) I started learn one method for increase speed typing. It's called Touch type. If you interested, i will give you site with a lot of information about it. http://www.ratatype.com/learn/ Good luck !=)
Each character should be about a byte.
24.7 kbps (kilobits per second) is the same as 3.0875 kBps (kilobytes per second), which means 3,087.5 letters per second.
[Wolfram|Alpha](www.wolframalpha.com/input/?i=average+english+word+length) puts the average length of a word in English at five letters long, so the transfer is moving...
3,087.5 / 5.1 = 605 words per second or about 36,300 words per minute. Stella Pajunas hit a record of 216 words in a minute back in 1946 and Barbara Blackburn was able to maintain "150 wpm for 50 minutes, and 170 wpm for shorter periods. Her top speed was 212 wpm" utilizing a Dvorak style about 10 years ago.
Going the other way. Lets say you type 45 WPM (being generous), at 5 letters per word, we get 225 characters per minute or 3.75 characters per second (or 0.004 kBps or 0.032 kbps). Then there is the whole issue of having to type in 8 characters per letter (bits per byte) - on one hand you have to type in a lot more characters so it will take longer, but on the other hand you are only typing 1 or 0, which should improve things (assuming you could perfectly translate to binary on the fly in your head).
Word doc files sizes are a bit bloated too since they contain quite a bit of 'overhead' for formatting, styling, metadata, and some other stuff.
I just copied/pasted a txt (notepad) into a Microsoft Word doc. The txt is listing as 1.17 KB (1,207 bytes) where as the .doc is 11.7 KB (12,055 bytes). Same information, no special formatting, just Word bloat. Not sure to what extent that over-inflation continues for larger documents.
Hello,
I suggest you to learn the ropes.
Here is a plan:
- learn "home row" put your left hand fingers on ASDF and fright - JKL;
- keep a straight back
- distance to the PC screen 65-70 cm
- do not put wrist on the table or keyboard
- practice each and every day online
More tips at http://www.ratatype.com/learn/
I own one.
On the model I have the armrests are not removable (except by complete disassembly of the entire chair). Also the armrests don't lock in properly at the maximum height and are always sliding down.
It is extremely annoying. Honestly, this chair is only good for sitting exactly in the typing position. It's absolutely fantastic at that, but at the cost of anything else.
Really the armrests are most of the problem - I might saw them off and be satisfied.
I always wanted to be journalist. The great majority of journalism jobs require at least a Bachelor’s Degree in either journalism, communications or English. Some universities offer programs dedicated to journalism, so talk to the career councilors at your local post-secondary schools. You can also (and should also) attend a journalism school. The more education you have, the higher your salary will be. I also need to improve my typing speed - http://www.ratatype.com/learn/ and when I check my results ( http://www.ratatype.com/typing-test/ ) I was really surprised ))
I will definitely do some research into this. I think that is a really good point - "how can Assistant help me?" and I am working on re-formatting my bullets to focus more around how those achievements directly impacted my clients with that in mind. Going to apply this to the tutoring job as well.
Average typing speed is 40-50 WPM, 65-75 WPM for professionals. 110 is twice that, about half the fastest ever recorded. http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed/ & http://smallbusiness.chron.com/good-typing-speed-per-minute-71789.html And I have seen a bunch of jobs that are still asking for "at least 40 WPM" on their postings.
I see your point about the 33,000 KPH. I had read that most European clients use KPH instead of WPM and wanted to include both, in case I applied to European executives/job postings. I did have a reason, at least...haha.
Demonstrating it in a bullet point seems like a better idea, regardless. I just have to find something that I can use to showcase this skill.
Thanks again for all of your help. Reformatting my bullet points and taking a look at my VA achievements is going to take me some time. I really appreciate all of your comments and I will try to post an update soon. :)
I paraphrase what the professor writes or says in my own words. If the lecture is running too fast that I can't paraphrase that quick, I will compromise by writing exactly what they say.
Math and most Sciences, I tend to hand write what they say in bullet points.
As for my programming and English class I type my notes out. At the end of the day, I review my notes and rewrite them condensing them into my words all while getting the point across.
As for typing fast without looking at the keyboard this looks pretty reliable: http://www.ratatype.com/
yesterday I found this website: http://www.ratatype.com/ that teaches touch typing
up until now I've been using my left hand for wasd and right for hjkl and had around 50 wpm, its tough getting used to homerow keys but I'm around 40ish wpm with them now
If that's really how fast you type, you may want to contact Guinness. You're significantly above the fastest typers in the world.
Unless you're using a stenotype.
Plan each day and record everything in daybook. Keep all your stuff at their places (it saves time searching). Less time on social networks and TV. And try to learn fast type and touch typing http://www.ratatype.com/#typing-tutor Time Management Infographics:http://thumbs.dreamstime.com/z/time-management-infographics-clocks-people-pictograms-charts-vector-illustration-47597709.jpg
70-90 isn't all that fast. The fastest ever was 216 wpm, and the current living record holder was at 212 wpm (granted, not using a QWERTY keyboard). She did 150 wpm for 50 minutes. Source: http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed
I would qualify 150 as fast, and it makes my personal record of 120 look like hunt-and-peck.
Well I assume it's not too different in my city (Houston), so I would just say to make sure your resume is as buffed up as you can get it. Volunteer work, certifications, any prior desk work, etc etc. All pretty basic stuff. If you've never worked in the field for the first time then I would recommend talking about how you're a fast learner and open to new concepts and ideas, good at working with others but can also handle yourself, can determine priorities quickly, all that kinda stuff. Also be honest if they ask about your typing speed, if you don't know your speed or want to work on it then I recommend the site Ratatype Sorry I can't be more help, but good luck! IT's a great field :)
You're right! I was going off the guide at ratatype.com/learn but apparently that's incorrect. I've made an updated version here. Thanks.
It's not believable at all. See average typing speed: http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed/
Even with both hands, proper form, and allowing mistakes, I still can only hit ~180wpm. 150 is just absurdly fast for improper form.
If you type 41 wpm > (average for adults http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed/), it's okay. The main thing you have to do - create logic of code and use as little code as possible. Use more brain than fingers.
Don't think that you should pay too much attention in this fiend if only your wpm < 40.
60 wpm will be okay wen average speed is only 41 (proof: http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed/)
Touch typing skill. Sites like http://www.typingweb.com can help you to improve your typing accuracy and speed. Then, at http://www.ratatype.com/typin-test/ pass a typing test and get a free certificate and add it to CV.
I would say Excel+ touch typing
Excel. Learn online at http://www.lynda.com/Excel-training-tutorials/192-0.html.
Knowing how to touch type fast will help to stand out of the crowd and impress the employer. Test your speed at http://www.ratatype.com/typing-test/.
> 3. Everyone knows how to use Microsoft Office. Putting it under the “Skills” section of your résumé is not impressive.
Put under skill section your typing speed certificate instead. Find more online at http://www.ratatype.com/typing-test/.
Great tips. Have nothing to add if only do not forget about touch typing.
It may help you to code faster and employers like it. It helps to spend out of the crowd.
Improve this skill online at:
>Sign up at http://www.ratatype.com/ and pass online typing lessons and exercises for free. After passing the lessons you will get above the average typing speed. Pass a typing test and get a typing certificate that you can put in your resume. > >UPD. Average Typing Speed is 41 wpm http://www.ratatype.com/learn/average-typing-speed/. Are you faster? Share your results in comments.