Guide Dogs for the Blind, (GDB) is hosting their alumni reunion. Web Friendly Help will be offering tech relief to whoever could use it. With that in mind, I thought…
We Don’t Need No Stinkin’ Usernames, Passwords, or Password Managers Anymore
You’re probably thinking something like, ”Yeah right… Pull the other leg! That is waaay too good to be true, and ya know what they say about that!” Most of the…
Are You Ready for the Next JAWS Upgrade?
For those of you who use the JAWS screen reader, it’s that time again. The next version of JAWS is right around the corner, and this is my friendly reminder…
Make Your Windows Computer Come to Life with Sounds
Normally when you get a windows-based PC, it comes with a few generic sounds that are automatically assigned to certain events, such as new email coming in, or a notification….
Record Voice Memos for Free on Your iDevice
The built-in Voice Memos app can make it quick and easy for you to record audio. Because this app comes with iOS, there is nothing to download or install first….
Send Your Recordings to Dropbox Automatically
Every so often I will get a request for something like, “Isn’t there a way to quickly easily put my recordings on my computer?” The short answer to that is…
How To Convert Your DVDs to Audio Quickly and Easily
Convert your DVD to Audio Easily Many times, when you want to convert DVD to audio, the software involved is rarely accessible to visually impaired users. In 2003, Computer…
Apple Card: The Card That Pays When You Use It
Before I dive into what the Apple Card is, I want to make it clear what it is not. The Apple Card is not a rewards card, gift card, or…
Read Graphics with a Screen Reader? Say What?
There are many times where a screen reader user will just choose to ignore graphics. It is great when a graphic includes the correct descriptive alternative text that tells the…
Tame Your Tech Without the Headache!
Throughout my 20 plus years of providing access technology training and troubleshooting, I have noticed a few things that people have been frustrated with, issues that are pain points for…
New Features in NVDA
The below list of features is a subset of the full list of new features. I am simplifying and explaining the feature set in an attempt to help more nontechnical…
Getting Started with the Windows Mail App
According to MarketingSherpa, 72% of adults prefer businesses to communicate via email. This is true even though there has been a huge increase in texting and social media. Its clear…