Hardware Ten years ago IBM created a box that you could plug into your computer that would reduce the effect […]
Accessibility
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The Inference Group at Cambridge University originally intended to create a method of entering text into PDAs and […]
Microsoft Word is one of the world’s most popular computer programs. However the older versions are also visually very […]
Pointer trails can make the mouse pointer much easier to see and follow. This tutorial shows how to […]
It’s possible to download free software that allows people to use a mouse, or mouse alternative such as […]
Double-clicks are used to open folders and launch applications in Windows explorer (including on the desktop). They are […]
A double-click should be performed in pretty much exactly half a second. If you find this difficult to […]
This page explains how computers can be accessed using keyboard shortcuts which, when combined with a mouse, can […]
Mouse Keys is a free Windows accessibility feature. It lets you use the numeric keypad on the right […]
You can control most day-to-day software and access the most popular websites without ever using a mouse. Sometimes […]
There are various commercial solutions that allow you to move the mouse pointer by using your head. These […]
A variety of physical difficulties when accessing computers can be aided by adjusting the Windows display. The most […]
If you are left-handed then you will benefit from having a mouse that fits your hand (many are designed […]
By knowing a little about how screens work and Windows displays itself you can make better decisions as […]
Microsoft Windows has an easily adjustable option which allows users to speed up and slow down the mouse. […]
The On-Screen Keyboard bundled in with Windows XP is a welcome addition and has proved useful for many […]
Great news for visually impaired computer users. The basic Windows Magnifier utility that has been knocking around since […]
I’ve spent part of today making this video demonstrating the new features of the Windows 7 on-screen keyboard. […]
The seemingly straightforward ‘switch’ can open up a whole new world for people with physical or cognitive difficulties. These pages […]
Windows allows you to adjust the keyboard repeat rate to avoid accidental doubling-up of letters. If this does not meet your needs then Windows also offers a more specialist Slow Keys feature.
Filter Keys is a free Windows feature that helps individuals who press the wrong keys while typing due to tremor or mild incoordination.