As a blind Mac user who relies on VoiceOver every day, I may not see the Finder’s smiling face, but I know it as well as anyone who does. For those of us using a screen reader, the Finder is more than just an app or an icon. It is the gateway to everything onContinue reading “The Evolution of the Mac Finder Smiley Face Icon”
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macOS Tahoe vs Windows 11: Deciding the Ultimate Desktop OS
Apple’s latest operating system, macOS 26 “Tahoe” , and Microsoft’s Windows 11 represent two different visions of the modern desktop. Both deliver polished experiences, but they excel in different ways depending on what you need from your computer. macOS Tahoe introduces a fresh Liquid Glass design , bringing translucency and depth across menus, sidebars, andContinue reading “macOS Tahoe vs Windows 11: Deciding the Ultimate Desktop OS”
Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)
Apple Books lets you buy, rent, and read books, listen to audiobooks (in supported regions), or import and read documents downloaded from other sources. But there’s a lot more you can do in the app than you’re probably aware of, so let’s dive in and take a look. 1 Check Your Reading Progress Being aware ofContinue reading “Apple Books Can Do Far More Than You Think (So Use These 10 Tips)”
Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader
Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader Posted on March 30, 2024 by abletec The Gutenberg editor was introduced in 2018 and became the default editor in WordPress since version 5. Its adoption amongst blind persons, though, has been slow and reluctant for a variety of reasons. Initially, the accessibility was abysmal. Secondly, change is often notContinue reading “Using the Block Editor with a Screen Reader”
Back Tap on iPhone: the forgotten accessibility action
Trying Apple’s Personal Voice
Apple recently introduced Personal Voice to newer devices on various hardware in their lineup. I have had a little experience with the basic concept behind this sort of technology from my time at Microsoft where I dabbled with one of Microsoft’s Azure cognitive services to do something similar. The basic concept behind these experiences is that youContinue reading “Trying Apple’s Personal Voice”
What can you connect to the iPhone 15 with USB-C? On the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Plus, Apple finally got rid of the Lightning port and replaced it with USB-C. This opens up a whole new world of convenience of connecting accessories and peripherals. The iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max goContinue reading
The iPhone 15 Pro brings tangible accessibility benefits What makes an iPhone accessible? Mostly, it’s the software: the operating system and apps that follow guidelines Apple has set for that purpose. If new hardware plays a role, it’s often in the opposite direction. For some with hearing or vision disabilities, the loss of the HomeContinue reading
Dictation Not Working on iPhone/iPad? Try These 10 Fixes Whether you’re jotting down notes, sending a message, or drafting an email, Dictation takes the tedium out of typing on the iPhone by converting speech to text in real-time. Starting iOS 16, it’s also faster, works for longer, and functions without an internet connection. However, theContinue reading
Apple confirms swiping apps closed causes iPhones to slow down and lose battery life
Tech company Apple has explained why forcing apps to close can have a greater impact than leaving them ‘open’ in the background — Read on http://www.unilad.com/technology/news/iphone-closing-apps-lose-battery-life-apple-confirms-361587-20231018
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