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Improving finger dexterity for faster web browsing
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Three weeks ago, we
released
a new stable build of
Chrome
which featured our biggest speed improvements to date—a 66 percent lift in
JavaScript
performance on the
V8 benchmark suite
.
However, the Chrome browser can only process data as quickly as users can tell it how to do so—i.e., type. In 1946,
Stella Pajunas-Garnand
set a world record by typing at a blistering 216 words per minute. Once we learned that the average Internet user ambles in at 33 words per minute—just 15.2778 percent of the existing milestone—we decided to conduct our own research into the state of finger speed and performance.
Browsing the web involves two key finger movements: the up-and-down motion of a finger pressing a key and the back-and-forth movement of a finger scrolling the wheel of a mouse. To reach a standard measurement for speed and performance, we combined eight key metrics from both movements to produce the Finger Dexterity Index (FDI), which we’ve mapped below against the V8 Benchmark:
As you can see, there have been relatively few advances in finger dexterity since
Chrome’s launch
, which is why we’re excited to bring you
Chromercise
, a new exercise regimen for your hands and fingers. Some existing finger exercise programs focus on upgrading your digits’ cardiovascular strength and musculature; others focus on dexterity. Chromercise’s unique blend of aerobic motion and rhythmic accompaniment covers all of the above while simultaneously tightening and toning your fingers’ actual appearance.
A few words of caution: be sure to stretch before and after your Chromercise workout, and only attempt the complex moves at the end of the workout video after mastering the core movements from the first half. In fact, we strongly encourage
finger sweatbands
throughout your workout for your comfort and the safety of those around you. And as with any fitness program, don’t forget to consult your physician before committing to a rigorous Chromercise regimen.
To learn more visit
Chromercise.com
today.
Posted by Chris Wright, certified Chromercise Instructor
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