Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing

I learnt to touch type several years ago now, and I have to say that it's one of the best things I ever decided to do. Normally I don't have the will power or the determination to sit down and do something like this for myself but I got such a sense of achievement at being able to do it, and that's all thanks to Mavis Beacon. **What is touch typing?** Touch typing is the ability to type without looking at the keys. A daunting prospect to those who type with just two fingers, especially when you actually see someone do it. I remember, back in Year 9 (so about five years ago) when I did I.T. lessons people would crowd around the computer in amazement when I ...

My mum has just started a computer course in our town as part of Borders College. It is quite rightly called ‘COMPUTING FOR THE TERRIFIED’. The course is for the over 50’s and they have just been playing about learning how to use the mouse, how to use Microsoft Word etc. She came back one day and mentioned a great piece of software that helps to use the keyboard, enabling anyone to type correctly, in the correct position but also included some great games to play as well. As part of my mum’s birthday present, my dad bought her this amazing piece of software so she was able to practice at home. It is called Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing. The version she uses at ...

For years I’ve been obsessed with being able to type like a maniac on the keypad, and really believe it’s a gift! My Mother can do over 60 words per minute, and I was extremely jealous. All I wanted to be able to do was click away on those keypads like an old man chattering his false teeth! So, when I got “Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing” in the package with my computer, I was delighted, and I finally put my typing to the test! How Do I Start? Well, after installing the program, it’s really simple. When you switch it on at first you’ll have to register your name. This isn’t much of a bother; you can ...