WhatPulse
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Meet WhatPulse - The one stop shop for your computing and application statistics!
I just got casually explained by
@xkcd.com
and my brain is melting ๐คฏ it got me thinking..๐ค we've counted ~895 billion key presses โ 1.79 gigajoules โ 497 kWh of human typing energy that's ~2 months worth of powering a household, in the last 22 years of typing
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Get a copy of What If? 2 and Randallโs other books at: https://xkcd.com/books More serious answers to absurd questions at: https://what-if.xkcd.com/ This question comes from Nicolas, who asks: as a writer, I'm wondering what would be the cumulative energy of the hundreds of thousands of keystrokes required to write a novel? Credits ******* Randall Munroe | Narrator Henry Reich | Writer & Director Lizah van der Aart | Illustration and Video Editing Ever Salazar | Chief Chaos Controller Know Art Studios | Music & Sound Effects What If? The Video Series is the official adaptation of the What If? books by Randall Munroe and is produced by Neptune Studios LLC. Randall Munroe is the author of the New York Times bestsellers What If? 2, How To, What If?, and Thing Explainer; the science question-and-answer blog What If?; and the popular web comic xkcd (https://xkcd.com). A former NASA roboticist, he left...
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Don't forget! We're celebrating Pulsar's birthday this week! ๐๐ That means: โจ 35% off annual Premium โจ or a free Pulsar t-shirt via $15 merch credit โจ Referral bonuses for existing members All of it ends Dec 3rd, so donโt wait too long! ๐
https://whatpulse.org/premium
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spotted some productivity on Confettisaas ๐
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๐ game on TypeTest: Typing Invaders ๐พ defend the earth from invading aliens by typing away their words stay on your toes, as they fire letters at the defense line to attempt and breach it! how many invaders can you keep out? ๐ below
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Pulsar has officially joined WhatPulse! ๐ Yes, the little blue troublemaker who pops up in release notes (and error pages) is now our mascot. Weโre celebrating with: โจ 35% off annual Premium (BFCM2025) โจ Free Pulsar t-shirts via $15 merch credit โจ Referral bonuses for annual members Ends Dec 3rd
21 days ago
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can't get enough of your WhatPulse stats, and need to see them on the go? check out PulseView from @Nebuliton and always carry your stats with you ๐ฒ
23 days ago
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Small quality-of-life improvement to the login page: If you log into WhatPulse with another platform or passkey, the login page will now remind you of which one you've used last time ๐ซถ
about 1 month ago
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โจ The new WhatPulse Dashboard is live! Faster, cleaner, and full of insights: meet your new way to explore your digital habits. It's split into three pages: Overview, Productivity, and Leaderboards. Here's what's new ๐
about 1 month ago
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๐ง The new WhatPulse search is here - and itโs fast. The old search took 6โ10 seconds to load (ouch). The new one? Around 50 milliseconds โก You can now search for users, applications, teams, and even countries - with more coming soon. Try it:
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https://whatpulse.org/search
about 1 month ago
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๐ Happy Halloween, WhatPulse community! ๐ป If you're celebrating, we've got a spooky little surprise waiting for you on your profile page today Head over and take a peek... if you dare ๐ธ๏ธ
about 1 month ago
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Calendar color-coding creates visual balance at a glance. Assign colors to different work types and aim for a healthy mix each week.
#TimeVisualization
about 2 months ago
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The first hour sets the tone. Most high performers protect their morning routine from external demands and digital distractions.
#MorningMomentum
about 2 months ago
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Alternating hands while typing is faster than consecutive keystrokes with the same hand. Words like "minimum" are perfect practice for this technique.
#FingerDexterity
about 2 months ago
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Fast typing doesn't mean tense typing. Regularly check for tension in your hands, wrists, and shoulders during practice.
#RelaxedTechnique
about 2 months ago
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The 'startup routine': Create a standard sequence for beginning your workday that prepares your digital environment for maximum productivity.
#WorkdayRitual
about 2 months ago
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Set process goals ("practice 15 minutes daily") rather than just outcome goals ("reach 80 WPM"). Process consistency ultimately delivers results.
#GoalSetting
about 2 months ago
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Keyboard ergonomics matter: a slight negative tilt (front edge higher than back) reduces wrist extension and prevents strain.
#TypeComfortably
about 2 months ago
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WhatPulse's cross-device synchronization provides a complete picture of your digital life. You can't improve what you don't fully measure.
#HolisticTracking
about 2 months ago
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Challenge: type the alphabet backward (zyxwvutsrqponmlkjihgfedcba) daily for a week. This exercises keyboard awareness in unexpected ways.
#FingerGym
about 2 months ago
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The 2-task workday: Identify just two significant outcomes for each day. This constraint forces prioritization and creates clear success metrics.
#MeaningfulMinimalism
about 2 months ago
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The best workspace has zones for different activities: deep work, communications, meetings, and breaks. Physical separation creates mental separation.
#WorkspaceDesign
about 2 months ago
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about 2 months ago
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๐ WhatPulse 5.11 is live! This update brings one of the biggest changes in a while..with a new way to understand your time and new powers for Linux users. Hereโs whatโs new ๐
about 2 months ago
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Want better typing rhythm? Practice with a metronome at 60 BPM, with each keystroke matching a beat. Gradually increase tempo as you improve.
#TypingRhythm
about 2 months ago
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Productivity isnโt always about doing moreโWorking long hours? Track whatโs actually moving the needle.
about 2 months ago
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Team productivity multiplies when everyone can work in their zone of genius. Data helps identify who excels at which types of digital tasks.
#TeamOptimization
about 2 months ago
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The Pomodoro Technique (25min work/5min break) works because it aligns with our natural attention cycles. Experiment to find your optimal interval.
#FocusCycles
about 2 months ago
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Most people dramatically underestimate how much time they spend on email and messaging apps. The first step to reclaiming that time? Measuring it accurately.
#TimeAwareness
about 2 months ago
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The 'someday/maybe' folder prevents digital hoarding. Move interesting but non-urgent items there instead of keeping them in primary workspace.
#MinimalistWorkflow
about 2 months ago
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Transposition errors (typing letters in wrong order, like "teh" for "the") typically happen when thinking ahead too quickly. Focused practice reduces these.
#TypingErrors
about 2 months ago
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Split keyboards allow a more natural wrist position, potentially increasing comfort and endurance for long typing sessions.
#ErgonomicKeyboards
about 2 months ago
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Email folders are outdated. Try the Archive + Search method: process to zero, archive everything, and use powerful search when needed.
#InboxZero
about 2 months ago
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Financial professionals: dedicated practice with numerical data entry can reduce errors and increase processing speed by 40%.
#FinanceTip
about 2 months ago
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Most improved award: Some WhatPulse users have transformed their digital habits completely, doubling productive time while reducing digital clutter. What's your success story?
#TransformationTuesday
about 2 months ago
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The 'touch it once' principle applies to digital items too. When you open an email or message, decide immediately: respond, delegate, defer (schedule time), or delete.
#ProcessingEfficiency
about 2 months ago
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Password managers aren't optional anymore. They not only improve security but eliminate the productivity drag of forgotten credentials.
#DigitalSecurity
about 2 months ago
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Muscle memory is the secret to fast typing. Each repetition creates stronger neural pathways, making movements more automatic.
#BrainScience
2 months ago
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We analyzed millions of typing tests to create "5 Weeks to Flying Fingers" - a data-driven approach to dramatically improve your typing speed and accuracy. Available now for free!
typetest.io/ebook
#TypeFaster
2 months ago
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The myth of multitasking costs knowledge workers 40% of productive time. Single-tasking is the superpower of the digital age.
#FocusedAttention
2 months ago
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WhatPulse community challenge: Can you reach a 90% ratio of productive to non-productive application usage this week? Track your progress and share your strategies!
#ProductivityChallenge
2 months ago
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Timeboxing is allocating fixed time periods to activities. It prevents perfectionism and creates urgency. What's your ideal timebox duration for different tasks?
#TimeManagement
2 months ago
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We built a little tool for ourselves, then decided to share it with everyone. ๐ฌ Meet ChatStash, a free browser extension that automatically backs up your ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini conversations directly to your device. 1/3
2 months ago
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The 'One Touch' principle: Handle digital items once rather than repeatedly reviewing without action. This alone can reclaim hours weekly.
#DecisionVelocity
2 months ago
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Did you know? The average knowledge worker is only productive for 2 hours and 53 minutes during an 8-hour workday. Tracking your actual productive time can be eye-opening. ๐
#ProductivityFacts
2 months ago
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Time blocking creates the psychological safety needed for deep work. Knowing when you'll handle incoming requests allows full presence with current tasks.
#PresenceProductivity
2 months ago
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Weekly workflow review: Spend 15 minutes identifying one process to optimize. Small improvements compound dramatically over time.
#ContinuousImprovement
2 months ago
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Did you know? Keyboard n-key rollover determines how many simultaneous keypresses can be registered. Crucial for very fast typists.
#KeyboardTech
2 months ago
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Excited to share "5 Weeks to Flying Fingers" - the culmination of years analyzing what actually works for typing improvement. Available now for free!
typetest.io/ebook
#NewRelease
2 months ago
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Productivity side quests: Create a list of quick-win tasks you can complete when motivation is low. Completing these 'side quests' builds momentum for bigger tasks.
#TaskGaming
2 months ago
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Implementation intention for focus: 'When distracted, I will take one deep breath and return to my task.' Simple plans bypass willpower depletion.
#DistractionRecovery
2 months ago
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