In an era of computers, laptops, smartphones and tablets, it’s almost a quaint notion that the typewriter could still hold a place in today’s economy.
But if you work for a funeral home, a government agency, or a prison, there’s a chance your job is made considerably easier by one of these machines.
In a recent article, Wall Street Journal reporter Laura Kusisto explored why these industries still rely on the typewriter. The answer? Mostly, the forms seem to be a whole lot easier to fill out.
“I thought about the experience of filling out a form online,...
