While I’ve noticed a huge increase in the people that I help work from home (WFH, LOL), I am also noticing a lot of folks aren’t sure how to get…
Use NVDA and Windows Magnifier Together
While it was possible to use the Windows Magnifier along with NVDA in the past, the problem was that you did not have speech support for what you were doing…
New Features in NVDA
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…
New Features in JAWS
The information below has been taken directly from Freedom Scientific. Check out my comments below in the JAWS Wrap up, after the new features are listed. The following is…
From iPhone to Android,: a Week of Interesting Experiences
First off, I am blind and have no light perception. Also, because each Android phone is different, and even the same mottle of Android phone can be configured differently, your…
Warning: Windows 7 Ending Support Today
The below information was taken directly from Microsoft support. To be clear, Microsoft is ending support for windows 7, and Internet Explorer today. This does not mean that your software…
Take Notes in Audio and Text at the Same Time with Google Recorder
Google research is working on several things that I believe can have significant impact in the lives of a blind and/or visually impaired individual. Does that mean I think everyone…
The Gift of Audio Description
If anyone got this two or more times I apologize. I’m having some difficulty with email at the moment. Thanks for your understanding. Now on to today’s topic. With…
Use Lookout To Explore Your Surroundings
Before we dive into all of the features of this amazing app, I would like to let you know that currently, this is an Android only app. Also, much of…
Tech Deals To Help You Recover from the Tryptophan Hangover
With everyone out there blaring about Black Friday deals and steals, I thought I’d throw in a few tech items that I found interesting. I’m not selling any of these…
Trim the Fat From Those Ads with a Few Tips
We all hate ads, right? Unless you work for an ad’s agency… Uh, you may want to stop reading now. 😊 While ads do help make things free for us…
Productivity with JAWS PlaceMarkers
Today I want to showcase another great feature of JAWS called PlaceMarkers. If you think of a physical Place marker in a book that lets you go back to an…
Featured NVDA Add-on: TextNav
There are a lot of very talented and creative people out there creating awesome add-ons for the NVDA screen reader. Today I’d like to feature one called TextNav. I will…
Scheme through Documents and Web Pages with Speech and Sound Schemes
If you missed Brad Dunse’s article on Text Analyzer, I recommend you check it out either before or after you read this article. Today I’ll be focusing on another feature…
Taking a Look at Text Analyzer Inside Jaws
Today I have a guest who will be writing an article for you about a feature in Jaws called text Analyzer. Before we dive into Brad Dunsé’s article, I’d like…
WFH is Going to the Dogs
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…
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…
It’s Always a Great Day for Starbucks
It’s Always a Great Day for Starbucks Guest post by Judy Mathews Thanks to my beloved husband for allowing me to be a guest on his blog this week….
5 Steps to Quickly Install or Update Software in Windows Using Ninite
Whenever you setup a new windows computer, you always need to install software. Now you can save yourself hours with these simple five steps. These steps will not only allow…
Learn to Rip and Burn with AnyBurn… CDs/DVDs not Required
At first glance you might think AnyBurn is just used for burning CDs. After reading this article you may want to add it to your toolbelt. Why? The short answer…
Send in the Food with Instacart
In days past, the only way you could shop as a blind/visually impaired individual was to go with someone, or ask for help at the service desk. If you asked…
Create Professional Documents Quickly with Office Templates
I want to start this article by asking you to use your imagination. Maybe you’re in your home office, or even working in a corporate office somewhere. One of your…
My Hurricane Tracker Pro
Today I’m continuing the series of articles on weather. Instead of focusing on websites, today I’ll be zooming in on one weather app that I use on a regular basis….
Weather on the Web
If you find yourself in need of weather information that is easy to read, this article will give you three websites to check out. The importance of accessible weather sites…
Three Thunderbird Add-ons that will Boost Your Productivity
First off, I’d like to thank Marcio, AKA Starboy, for suggesting a few of these add-ons, and for suggesting the topic of add-ons, sometimes called extensions, for Firefox and Thunderbird….
Three Firefox Add-ons that will Boost Your Productivity
First off, I’d like to thank Marcio, AKA Starboy, for suggesting a few of these add-ons, and for suggesting the topic of add-ons, sometimes called extensions, for Firefox and Thunderbird….
Read Books Simply with Your Dolphin and the EasyReader App
Whenever I’m not on my laptop and need to read an eBook, I generally use either Kindle or EasyReader. Today I’ll be talking about EasyReader. This app is created by…
Pontes Media Downloader: Convert Online Videos With Ease
There are hundreds of programs, websites, and apps designed to help you download or convert online videos, including on YouTube, to audio formats such as mp3. Many of these tools…
New in windows 10 for May 2019
It looks like the new version of windows 10 will be making its way to your computer on or after May 10th, 2019. I have compiled the information below from…
Sryth: Funny Name… Great Game!
I’m sure you can relate to getting lost in a really good book or TV series that really draws you in and makes you care about the characters, what will…
Create References in Record time in Microsoft Word
Do you find yourself needing to create APA citations for your college papers? I personally find this process a little like taxes. You can’t get out of it, it’s tedious,…
Wanderu Who? Travel Cheap Via Bus, Train, or Ferry
If you missed my article on finding flights via Google’s flight finder, you should check it out. Today, I’ll be walking you through using Wanderu. What you Should Know Upfront…
Let Google Help You Fly
Finding a flight these days can be difficult when you use access technology. Many times, when you do find a site that seems to offer great deals, you find that…
Bang your Way to Knowledge With the Duck: The Search Engine That Doesn’t Track You
If you missed the article on 10 reasons to use the duck search engine, or the one on configuring duck duck go’s settings, I highly recommend you go back and…
Ready… Set… Duck Duck Go!
If you missed the article on 10 reasons to use the duck search engine, I highly recommend you go back and check that out for some background. This article will…
10 Reasons to Use a Duck as Your Main Search Engine
This post has actually been taken from the Duck Duck Go blog. The very brief intro is that this is yet another search engine. You can think of a search…
More than 25 Keyboard Shortcuts to Control YouTube
YouTube is used for entertainment, news, and education these days. However simply clicking or tabbing your way through you tube is slow and inefficient. Today I hope to help you…
Your Walkthrough on Getting Signed Up for Bookshare
After posting articles on reading ePub books in the Edge browser, and reading books with QRead, I have received a lot of questions on getting signed up with Bookshare. It…
QRead: Bring Your eBook Reading to the Next Level
If you missed the article about reading ePub books in Microsoft Edge, I highly recommend checking it out. Today I’m reviewing a software solution called QRead. What Is QRead, and…
Welcome to the ePub, Mate
Due to the article posting blunder of last week, everyone will be treated to a free beverage of your choice. So pull up a chair and have yourself a nice…
Become a Master of the Windows Magnifier
The Windows Magnifier allows you to magnify items on the screen. It is part of the ease of access settings in Windows 10. Start Your Magnifier! The quickest way to…
How You Can Use Narrator to Download the Screen Reader of Your Choice
What do you do once you have setup your computer? Before you can truly begin to use it, you may want to download either JAWS or NVDA. Of course you…
Welcome to NVDA: What You Need to Know to Get Started Fast!
When you install NVDA for the first time, you will be shown the “Welcome to NVDA” dialog box. This box is designed to quickly get you setup with the essentials…
Put the Jaws Startup Wizard to Work for You!
The Jaws screen reader has a vast number of settings. Rather than chugging through all settings in Jaws what I would like to do for you in this article is…
Setup your computer with Magnification or a Screen Reader
So you have a new computer that you need to get up and running? Let’s do it together. This guide will walk you through getting your computer ready to use….
Do the Movies Your Way with the Actiview App
Today, I’d like to showcase an app that is changing the lives of movie goers everywhere. The app is called Actiview. In short, this app allows you to consume movies…
HP Spectre Review: A laptop that runs well, and feels great to use!
I’ve tried at least 2 or 3 laptops before settling on a laptop that works for me. As I have had this laptop for more than a year now, I…