{
  "id": 1638807,
  "title": "This free speed-typing tutor will supercharge your workflow",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/this-free-speed-typing-tutor-will-supercharge-your-workflow",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-08-18T04:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Fast Company",
    "slug": "fast-company",
    "url": "https://www.fastcompany.com/91572072/free-speed-typing-tutor"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "If you want to supercharge your workflow, one of the simplest ways is to type faster, whether on your phone or a computer. By improving your words-per-minute rate and remembering where the keys are, tasks like writing emails or chatting with AI assistants will be quicker. A free website called Keybr can help you become a touch typist without any cost. Keybr offers personalized typing lessons that adapt to your skill level and takes only a few seconds to start learning. As you progress, the lessons become more challenging, with a focus on progressively introducing more letters. Keybr avoids repetition by presenting a series of real words, gradually increasing difficulty and recognizing when particular keys are giving you trouble, so it can focus on them more. An on-screen keyboard displays the location of each letter without needing to look down, and stats show your typing abilities compared to other users, highlighting which keys you struggle with most. Keybr also provides a leaderboard for the fastest typists, an online multiplayer mode, and a straightforward typing test with all letters unlocked. While it could offer more guidance on finger placement, like the home row or AWEF JIO configuration, it still provides a solid foundation for speed typing. Keybr works on any device, including smartphones, even though it's designed for laptops and desktops. It's free to use, with an optional $10 one-time purchase to remove ads, and requires personal information only if you sign in to sync data. Overall, Keybr is a valuable tool for anyone looking to improve their typing speed and efficiency.",
  "summary": "One of the simplest ways to boost your productivity has nothing to do with using a new app, overhauling your to-do lists, or mastering some novel note-taking system. Instead, you just have to type faster—not only on your phone but on a computer, too. By remembering where the keys fall under your fingers and boosting your words-per-minute rate, everything from writing emails to chatting with your…",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}