You want to get faster at typing? Sure, you can hold down the Backspace key or mash it really fast. But there’s a better and more precise way to backspace and delete text on the Mac, using the Option ...

Ever wondered how to type faster? Or to get your parents to type faster? In this video, we discuss some techniques, strategies, and resources on how you or a family member can start learning to touch ...

Shortcuts, small external keyboards and even improved (and free) dictation software can make long sessions of text input much simpler. By J. D. Biersdorfer J. D. Biersdorfer is the Tech Tip columnist ...

I started typing when I was in elementary school and took a typing class in what we used to call “junior high.” And I’m good at it, as long as I’m using a standard physical keyboard. But, unlike many ...

I have owned an iPhone for almost half of my life. Still, I don't think I actually knew how to correctly type on my device before discovering how to take advantage of some hidden (and some ...

Ever find yourself wrestling with your smartphone, desperately trying to type at the speed of thought? You’re not alone! Brace yourself for a tech revolution as we spill the beans on four secret ...

The iPhone has been around for 17 years now, but it still surprises me with little-known tricks. For example, this keyboard tweak I'm going to share with you makes typing numbers so much faster that ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Were you taught to touch type or are you, like so many of ...

To set up custom text shortcuts on Android, use your keyboard’s settings. For Gboard, go to Settings > Dictionary > Personal Dictionary, then add a word and its shortcut. On Samsung Keyboard, navigate ...

Irene Okpanachi is a Features writer, covering mobile and PC guides that help you understand your devices. She has five years' experience in the Tech, E-commerce, and Food niches. Particularly, the ...