try a thinkpad-style keyboard (for example lenovo ku-1255) -- this will eliminate leaving and returning to the home row, which is the main waste of time with a

try a thinkpad-style keyboard (for example lenovo ku-1255) -- this will eliminate leaving and returning to the home row, which is the main waste of time with a mouse. Also, the three buttons work well with the X11 copy/paste model, which is good for both speed and accuracy. No need to throw the baby out with the bath water.