It’s hard to believe that Web Friendly Help is already over three years old! I am so blessed to have a job that allows me to help people with their…
What to do if You Can No Longer Use GMail with Your Favorite Program or Device
Due to Google’s increased security, you may find yourself unable to send email with your program of choice. If you want to keep using your existing email program, such…
Hearthstone: Welcome to Stormwind, where anyone can Get in and out of Trouble and have Tons of Fun Doing it
The last game I blogged about was Sryth, a fun browser-based game. Today I’ll be writing about Hearthstone, thanks to a brilliant developer by the name of GuideDev. He has…
Resources for Whenever Accessibility Goes Belly up
Who ya gonna call when you need accessibility help? Hopefully me at: 567-234-0078. I offer paid support, but if you are looking for free support, check out the listing below….
The Importance of Designing for Accessibility
Designing for Accessibility Note: the content below has been gathered from several websites and has been edited for clarity. The Importance of Accessible Websites Accessible websites are no longer optional;…
52 Reasons to use the Jetpack Toolkit
Today I’d like to introduce you to the Jetpack. If you have ever used WordPress.com for your blog, you will have used some of the below features without needing to…
Bring Back the Classic WordPress Editor
Sometimes You Just Need a Classic—car, burger, or in this case, a WordPress editor. I won’t go on a diatribe about WordPress woes with the new Gutenberg editor. WordPress loves…
Excel with Microsoft Excel
Today I’d like to take some time to walk you through working with spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel. Many of the concepts we will cover can apply to online versions, and…
HP Elitebook X360 $549.99 Free shipping
List price:Instant Savings:- $950.00 (63%)Price:$549.99 Free Shipping Today!HP Elitebook x360 1030 G2 2-in-1 Notebook ComputerThe following is taken from Tiger Direct.Be a few steps closer to your goals and be…
Locate Deals with Microsoft Edge
The below information was taken from a Microsoft Blog. I have added comments at the end that should help screen reader users. If you would like to see screenshots of…
Stop. Hey, What’s That Sound?
Apple has come up with a new trick to help people who don’t hear very well identify sounds around them. Before turning this feature on, you should be aware that…
WFH, One Year Later
Today marks the one year official anniversary of Web Friendly Help LLC. You’ll want to follow the links throughout as they contain music tributes. Cue the anniversary song! No one…
Write with Your Voice: Use Microsoft Dictation on your PC
Before we dive in, I want to first get a few things out of the way. While dictation is very exciting, it doesn’t take the place of learning to use…
Joining Zoom Meetings
Working at Web Friendly Help, I have been able to walk people through getting started with zoom meetings. So, with that in mind, I thought I’d put together a series…
The Corona Conundrum: Your mission, get through it with your sanity intact
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
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…
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…
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…