Either way, if you’re now a grown adult who has been hunting and pecking at your keys for decades now, perhaps you’d finally like to buckle down and learn how to type by touch.

You can learn how to type faster by using various typing games and speed tests, as well as changing your posture and finger position.

So now I’m curious. How did you learn to type? Formally or informally? Do you think of yourself as a “good” typist, or has that concept lost its meaning?

These apps can help you slow your mindless scrolling—or put it to good use.