Category Archives: Access Technology
iOS 4 Software Update via iTunes!
It’s now available! Just go to help, then to check for updates. Below is a very brief list of what’s new. This update contains over 100 new features, including the following: • Multitasking support for third-party apps* – Multitasking user … Continue reading
Survey for computer users with low vision, or color blindness
This was taken from the Microsoft Accessibility Blog. Hi. I am working on a research project to understand how people optimize their computer to make it easier to see. We just kicked off an online survey and are recruiting … Continue reading
iPhone Hub
I’ve just posted a page that I hope will help you find the resources that you need to make the most out of the iPhone and Voiceover! I hope to update the page often, so please let me know of … Continue reading
Used Voicenote QT $1025!
We are offering a used VoiceNote QT for $1025. This price includes shipping to the United States. Information about this voiceNote QT: • There are one or two scratches on the bottom right side of the keyboard. These scratches do … Continue reading
Easy Protection with Microsoft Security Essentials
I just wanted to make a quick note about the new beta of Microsoft Security Essentials. I’ve only had it running for a short period of time. However, the program is very accessible to screen reading technology. The nice thing … Continue reading
Windows 7 Troubleshooters
Windows 7 now has a new section within the control panel. This section is called “Troubleshooting”. The great thing about this is that it really does what it sounds like. Helps you troubleshoot common problems on the computer, without needing … Continue reading
Windows 7 and volume Control
In Windows XP, the volume control mute buttons were simple check boxes. Checked indicated that a sound source was muted. Windows Vista’s mute buttons had a graphical component that made it difficult to check to see if something was muted. … Continue reading
Windows 7: Thoughts from a blind Access Technology Early Adopter
Hello everyone. I just wanted to let everyone know that I plan to do a few posts on Windows 7. Before I do, I’d like to know what you would like to know about? Gaming, application accessibility, ease of use, … Continue reading
Feature List For System Access 3.0!
I’ve been given the go ahead to post the what’s new info for System Access 3.0! This was taken from one of the forums within the SA Mobile network. Enjoy! System Access 3.0 Feature List I. Support For 64 Bit … Continue reading
Live Mesh: What is it?
I wanted to write briefly about a technology that Microsoft is currently beta testing called Live Mesh, or just Mesh for short. What is it you ask? Well, picture the ultimate synchronization tool that once implemented, you can forget about … Continue reading
Freedom Scientific introduces Remote Support Options for Jaws
Freedom Scientific just spilled the beans on the big secret they alluded to in the August FSCast. It is called Jaws Tandem. The big news is that Jaws users can now help friends or co-workers with computer problems by connecting … Continue reading
Discussion of What’s New in Jaws 10.0!
Discussion of what’s new in Jaws 10.0! I wanted to provide a discussion of what I thought of the new features introduced into Jaws 10.0. If you want to get this all right from the horse’s mouth, just go … Continue reading
Software Patents
Just for your additional information on the FS Verses GwMicro case, the blind confidential blog has a good write-up on how FS could have a legal, if possibly unethical case for the lawsuit against GwMicro. You can read the post … Continue reading
Update to the FS Verses GWMicro Lawsuit
If you want a good heads-up overview of what exactly Freedom Scientific is suing GwMicro for check out the Blind Access Journal Blog. I do believe that this could have far-reaching consequences for the blind community if successful! Why Freedom … Continue reading
What do you do when your competition just may have a superior product?
Some companies try to actually compete for business and market share! May the best product for the customer win! What an innovative idea? Unfortunately, for all of us, some companies have a history of suing the competition. I guess the … Continue reading