Did you know that a relatively fast typist who can type 50 net words per minute will produce a 300-word e-mail in 6 minutes. Using speech recognition software, a person dictating 140-160 net words per minute can produce the same 300-word e-mail in about 2 minutes – this is one third of the time.
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So my bet is that you are currently sitting in front of a computer at work reading this. Cup of tea in hand and a biscuit perhaps? Those crumbs falling over your keyboard? Thought so.
Well finish that snack before you read any further because you are about to uncover the truth of what really is lurking on and around your desk.
The average person in the United Kingdom spends 9 hours a day working at their desk. That’s nearly 30 years of our lives spent at work. Over 2 and a half hours a day of this is spent reading and responding to emails… that adds up to 81 days a year. Scary huh?
The English population spends more time online than the inhabitants of any other country in the world.
Hopefully I am starting to create a picture now of how much time and energy we spend sitting around our ever faithful keyboards and mice. Don’t forget the monitor too.
Your trusty keyboard contains 70% more bacteria than your toilet seat. Yes you read that correctly… 70% more than your toilet seat.
The area on your desk where your hands rest has around 10,000 bacteria. Not to mention your office phone which hosts around 25,000 germs per square inch.
Reaching for the antibacterial spray yet?
There are ways to fight back. (I can hear the sigh of relief)
The obvious way is to clean your desk regularly and shake out those Hobb Nobbs from the keyboard. Wash your hands regularly and do not eat at your desk. Remember the toilet seat statistic every time you consider eating that ham sandwich whilst answering those last few emails. If you really want to fight the germs, why touch the keyboard at all. Avoid the scary toilet seat statistic entirely.
Introducing the world of speech recognition software! "Why talk when you can type" we say?
Voice Recognition software has been around for over 30 years. Its success has grown tremendously in the last 10 years with the technology improvements and new features. The product is growing from strength to strength.
Aimed at all ages and backgrounds, Dragon NaturallySpeaking is user friendly, fun and a breath of fresh air to those that have spent years bashing away at their keyboards.
Dragon NaturallySpeaking software is available in a variety of versions. Please see our website for pricing and product information. Or why not give us a call on 01903 263007?
But remember to clean that phone beforehand!
There never been a better time to start using this speech recognition solutions. The latest versions gives you the ability to work quicker, more productively and without using a keyboard or mouse. There is a specialist Access to Work (ATW) edition for people who have had assessments via the ATW scheme or wish to use this software to assist with dyslexia or Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI). The medical editions allows doctors and clinicians improve patient care through reduced document turn-around time. The legal edition allows solicitors to become more effective with their time. Learn more...
