Tux Typing

Tux Typing is a fun app for kids that lets them have a good time as they learn how to type. If you want to start your kids out on the right foot, let them learn how to type and use a PC keyboard before they start school. This app works as a virtual tutor that tests their typing skills as they play fun games. Once you see how this app works, you may even want to try it for yourself and see how your skills stack up.

As soon as you open Tux Typing, you'll see a familiar character in the form of Tux. Tux is the mascot of Linux, which is one of the three major operating systems that are available today. He acts as your guide and does different things as you work. You need to pick a game type before you can play. Each game gives you a word or series of letters that you need to type. Type as fast as you can to spell each word before all of the letters fall. In Fish Cascade, you see fish falling from the sky. It also comes with games like Comet Zap.

If you're not in the mood for games or you want your kids to focus on their typing, select the Lessons button. You can then pick the lesson you or they want to try. With the Time option, the app times how quickly the user can type the letters they see on the screen. Using the character option increases the difficulty of the level because you need to type letters, numbers, and special characters. Tux Typing also lets you see how many words or characters you can type per minute and keep track of your scores. There are also error and accuracy options that help you see how accurately you can type what you see.

Another bonus is that you can choose from different languages. While some languages work better than others, most are fine for beginners. If you want to keep track of other apps or do things on your PC as you type, this app isn't the best option for you because it only works in full-screen mode. It can also feel a little repetitive, especially if you play a lot.

Tux Typing is a good app for anyone who wants to learn the proper way of typing and those who want to improve their skills. You'll find several built-in games as well as lessons that test your accuracy and show your average words or characters typed per minute. Though it features the Linux penguin, you don't need to have Linux to use it. Tux Typing works on both older and newer computers that run Windows.

Pros:

• Suitable for kids and adults
• Includes fun typing lessons and games
• Easy to use and play
• Available in different languages
• Great for beginners

Cons:

• Feels a little repetitive
• Poor layout
• Full-screen mode only
• Some languages work better than others