You should always use the drivers that come with/are made for your tablet, unless they do not work correctly. Try those first.
Alternating is easier on your hands so better imo
Unless you've got an atrociously over decorated skin (or the default skin) then it wont be the skins fault for you being unable to read. If that is the case though, have a look at this page for minimalistic skins: https://compendium.skinship.xyz/?catin=minimalistic Otherwise if your skin is normal, unfortunately this is where I hit you with the "play more"