When it comes to taking notes, new research indicates that writing by hand may stimulate the brain more than typing. Handwriting was found to be better for learning and memory in comparison to typing ...

The number of fingers does not determine typing speed, new study shows. People using self-taught typing strategies were found to be as fast as trained typists. Researchers from Aalto University ...

Typing may be faster than writing by hand, but it’s less stimulating for the brain, according to research published Friday in the journal Frontiers in Psychology. After recording the brain activity of ...

Handwriting requires concentration, which means your brain is switched on in a way that allows it to learn better. The same can't be said of typing on a keyboard or screen, researchers say. Mohssen ...

Texting speeds are now catching up on keyboard typing speeds, according to a new study. Two-thumb texters clocked in an average of 38 words per minute compared to the 51 words per minute on keyboards.

• Handwriting can help people better understand untrained tasks compared to other forms of note-gathering. • The brain works differently when comprehending handwriting. • Cursive handwriting (script) ...

It looks like people are getting pretty good at typing on their phones. A new study claims that typing speeds are now nearly as fast on phones as on traditional computer keyboards. The researchers had ...

Recently spent time marveling at your co-worker's orderly typing style? As it turns out, it's probably not more efficient. According to a recent study at Aalto University, those who never learned the ...

Typing rarely announces itself, yet it shadows almost everything you do on a screen. It shows up during rushed replies, careful edits, and moments when ideas race ahead of your fingers. Most habits ...