People hit an average of 38 words per minute when typing on a smartphone with both thumbs, says a study. Managing Editor Alison DeNisco Rayome joined CNET in 2019, and is a member of the Home team.

Marathon typing sessions — whether you're tackling hundreds of unanswered emails after a few days on PTO or quickly typing up that final paper — can be seriously stressful, especially for your wrists.

If you want to use Voice Typing or Dictation Tool in Windows 11/10, here is how you can set things up on your computer. It is built into your Windows 11-installed laptop as well as desktop computers.