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Over the years, this typing tutor has been published for the Apple II, Commodore 64, Atari 400/800, Apple IIGS, Atari ST, Mac OS, Windows, PalmOS and Amiga. Nevertheless, Mavis has never looked better and her teaching chops have been sharpened with the addition of new tools, games and snappy fresh interface.

Got a need for typing speed? Practice by typing the words of classic novels like Treasure Island or Pride and Prejudice, dozens are available. Likewise, practice typing while you read the news from up-to-the-minute reportage from the BBC, Weather Channel and more.

Or, how about the lyrics of your favorites songs in iTunes? And, yes there are all new typing games, including a head-to-head network game and it’s really super cool — my kids love it.

That’s real, serious multitasking and it’s available in the new 2011 Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing, Ultimate Mac Edition. Thereupon, if you order by November 19, get a single license for $29.95 ($39.95, 25 percent off) or the family pack for $39.95 ($59.95, 33 percent off).