Ian Daniel Stewart

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Colemak

  • Colemak Progress

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    My attempt at learning to type using the Colemak layout is still in progress and going well. I briefly considered switching last night but I think I’m going to keep building up my typing skill in it for a few more days at least. It might be next Monday at the latest that I go…

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  • Slowly Getting Better

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    I’m slowly getting better at typing in the Colemak layout in Master Key. My words per minute are creeping up while my error rate is creeping down.

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  • My Strategy for Learning Colemak

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    Last year I attempted learning how to touch type in Dvorak and I think I only made it about 2 weeks. One of the problems was that I decided to go cold turkey, doing everything at the computer using Dvorak almost right from the start. It was incredibly frustrating to say the least. Now that…

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  • A Better Printable Colemak Keyboard Layout

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    If you’re interested in learning the Colemak keyboard layout for touch typing Matt Wiebe has crafted a much nicer printable keyboard than the one I’ve printed out and propped up in front of me. Check it out.

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  • Colemak Keyboard Layout Craft Project

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    You can do it too! All you need is some printer paper, cardstock, glue, and a willingness to drive yourself mad for a month or two. Try it, it’s fun! In other words, yep, I’m learning how to type with the Colemak keyboard layout.

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