The computer mouse uses a complex arrangement of tricky hand movements with which a lot of people struggle. There are mice available in a wide variety […]
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Pointer trails can make the mouse pointer much easier to see and follow. Windows first introduced pointer trails to make it easier to see […]
It can be rather tricky to keep track of the tiny white arrow, especially if you have a visual impairment. People often ask me […]
Tiny keyboard and mouse combination devices such as the wireless iPazzPort, Compass Mini or FAVI FE01-BL Mini can help people who have a limited range of movement. Most […]
Windows Snap To Snap To is an accessibility option in Windows that automatically moves the cursor to the default button (usually “OK”) in any dialog box. […]
If you’re finding the computer mouse difficult to use you might to think about making some changes in Windows or downloading some free software […]
Hardware Ten years ago IBM created a box that you could plug into your computer that would reduce the effect of tremors on the movement of […]
Create some abstract expressionist art (potentially worth millions) using a mouse, rollerball, joystick, headpointer or even eyegaze. Press the mouse button (or hit the switch or […]
Pointer trails can make the mouse pointer much easier to see and follow. This tutorial shows how to set them up. This tutorial applies […]
It’s possible to download free software that allows people to use a mouse, or mouse alternative such as a rollerball or headpointer, without needing […]
Many people find it difficult to use the mouse buttons. One way of solving this problem is to use one or two external switches […]
Double-clicks are used to open folders and launch applications in Windows explorer (including on the desktop). They are used to open emails in Outlook. […]
A double-click should be performed in pretty much exactly half a second. If you find this difficult to achieve then you can change the setting […]
This page explains how computers can be accessed using keyboard shortcuts which, when combined with a mouse, can make using a computer much quicker. […]
Mouse Keys is a free Windows accessibility feature. It lets you use the numeric keypad on the right of your keyboard to move the […]
You can control most day-to-day software and access the most popular websites without ever using a mouse. Sometimes it is less efficient to use […]
There are various commercial solutions that allow you to move the mouse pointer by using your head. These generally rely on a special camera, […]
A variety of physical difficulties when accessing computers can be aided by adjusting the Windows display. The most common solution is to make items […]
If you are left-handed then you will benefit from having a mouse that fits your hand (many are designed specifically for the right hand). You […]
Microsoft Windows has an easily adjustable option which allows users to speed up and slow down the mouse. Slowing the mouse movement can help […]