Author
Noah Willmott
Content Lead at SureTyping
Noah leads content strategy at SureTyping, covering keyboard layout comparisons, typing technique, and practice methodology. He's tested over a dozen alternative layouts on the platform and focuses on translating that hands-on experience into practical advice for typists at every level.
Articles by Noah Willmott
Is 100 WPM Fast? What Typing Speed Really Means
↗Is 100 WPM fast? Yes — it puts you well above average. Here is exactly where 100 WPM sits in the full spectrum of typing speeds, what it takes to reach it, and whether you should aim for it.
How to Improve Your Typing Speed: A Practical Guide
↗Improving typing speed is mostly about fixing what is already holding you back rather than just typing more. Here is a practical guide to getting faster without reinforcing bad habits.
The Science of Muscle Memory in Typing
↗Typing speed is mostly a muscle memory skill. Here is how motor learning actually works, why it explains typing plateaus, and how to practice in a way that builds faster and more durable automaticity.
Best Keyboard Layout for Typing Speed: Honest Answer
↗What is the best keyboard layout for typing speed? Compare QWERTY, Colemak, Dvorak, and every major alternative — with honest breakdowns of switching cost, speed potential, and which path actually makes you faster.
Dvorak for Beginners: Should You Start Here?
↗Should beginners learn Dvorak instead of QWERTY? Understand the real advantages, the hidden risks, and exactly when Dvorak is the smarter starting point for new typists.
Is Colemak-DH Worth It? Honest Answer for Typists
↗Is Colemak-DH worth switching to? Get an honest breakdown of who should make the switch, who should skip it, and how to test the decision without wasting weeks of practice time.
QWERTY vs Colemak-DH: Which Layout Should You Use?
↗Should you switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DH? Compare speed, transition cost, and which layout fits your practice goals — with structured lessons on SureTyping.
How to Switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DH
↗Ready to switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DH? Learn who the switch is actually for, what the transition feels like week by week, and how to train it with structured lessons on SureTyping.
Is Colemak-DHk Wide Worth It? Honest Answer for Typists
↗Is Colemak-DHk Wide worth switching to? Get an honest breakdown of who should make the switch, who should skip it, and how to test the decision without wasting weeks of practice time.
QWERTY vs Colemak-DHk Wide: Which Layout Should You Use?
↗Should you switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DHk Wide? Compare speed, transition cost, and which layout fits your practice goals — with structured lessons on SureTyping.
How to Switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DHk Wide
↗Ready to switch from QWERTY to Colemak-DHk Wide? Learn who the switch is actually for, what the transition feels like week by week, and how to train it with structured lessons on SureTyping.
Is Dvorak Worth It? Honest Answer for Typists
↗Is Dvorak worth switching to? Get an honest breakdown of who should make the switch, who should skip it, and how to test the decision without wasting weeks of practice time.
QWERTY vs Dvorak: Which Layout Should You Use?
↗Should you switch from QWERTY to Dvorak? Compare speed, transition cost, and which layout fits your practice goals — with structured lessons on SureTyping.
How to Switch from QWERTY to Dvorak
↗Ready to switch from QWERTY to Dvorak? Learn who the switch is actually for, what the transition feels like week by week, and how to train it with structured lessons on SureTyping.
Is Canary Worth It? Honest Answer for Typists
↗Is Canary worth switching to? Get an honest breakdown of who should make the switch, who should skip it, and how to test the decision without wasting weeks of practice time.
QWERTY vs Canary: Which Layout Should You Use?
↗Should you switch from QWERTY to Canary? Compare speed, transition cost, and which layout fits your practice goals — with structured lessons on SureTyping.
How to Switch from QWERTY to Canary
↗Ready to switch from QWERTY to Canary? Learn who the switch is actually for, what the transition feels like week by week, and how to train it with structured lessons on SureTyping.
Is Engram Worth It? Honest Answer for Typists
↗Is Engram worth switching to? Get an honest breakdown of who should make the switch, who should skip it, and how to test the decision without wasting weeks of practice time.
QWERTY vs Engram: Which Layout Should You Use?
↗Should you switch from QWERTY to Engram? Compare speed, transition cost, and which layout fits your practice goals — with structured lessons on SureTyping.
How to Switch from QWERTY to Engram
↗Ready to switch from QWERTY to Engram? Learn who the switch is actually for, what the transition feels like week by week, and how to train it with structured lessons on SureTyping.
