Type better.
Type longer.
Evidence-based guides for proper typing technique, keyboard layouts, workspace ergonomics, and speed improvement. Protect your hands, wrists, and shoulders for a lifetime of typing.
If you type for hours every day—whether for work, school, or creative projects—ergonomics isn't optional. Repetitive strain injuries like carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, and chronic wrist pain are real risks that can end careers or make everyday tasks painful. The good news is that most of these conditions are preventable with proper technique and workspace setup.
This collection covers the fundamentals of ergonomic typing: correct finger placement on the home row, evidence-based comparisons of keyboard layouts like QWERTY and Colemak, optimal desk and monitor positioning, and structured practice routines for increasing typing speed without sacrificing accuracy or comfort.
Whether you're just learning to touch type or you're looking to refine decades of muscle memory, these guides provide practical, actionable advice grounded in research and real-world experience. Your future self will thank you for investing time in proper technique today.
Complete Collection
All Ergonomics Guides
Home Row Typing Guide
Correct finger placement, drills, and the science of touch typing mastery.
Colemak vs QWERTY
A data-driven comparison of keyboard layouts with switching guides.
Best Desk Setup for Typing
Optimal desk height, monitor distance, and chair position for all-day comfort.
Increase WPM: 60 → 100
A structured practice plan with progress milestones to double your typing speed.