Category: Windows Users
Posts in this category are especially for Windows users who are thinking about switching to a Mac computer and want to know how the Mac offerings compare to what they’re used to.
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Speech-to-Text: Dictation software for Mac OS X
An overview of the types of speech-to-text software that are available for Mac OS X. Speech-to-text software, sometimes known as dictation software, lets you talk to the computer and have the computer react appropriately.
Why Has My Movie Disappeared From iTunes?
You spot a new movie on iTunes that you want to see, and perhaps even add it to your cart. Later, you go back to rent or buy the movie but all traces of it seem to have disappeared – you can’t find it in iTunes at all. Here’s what’s happened to it.
Mac and Windows Screen Reader Philosophies
Erik Burggraaf wrote on the MacVisionaries list about a metaphor which he uses to explain the differences in approach between Mac’s VoiceOver screen reader and Windows JAWS and WindowEyes screen readers. He calls it the “Dropped Penny Approach.”
iPod Nano Talking Menus – Demonstration
David Niemeijer of AssistiveWare has put together some videos demonstrating the “Spoken Menus” facility in the new iPod Nano 4G in both French and British English.
Weekend Roundup: Apple.com, GarageBand, and old advertisements
A round-up of bits and pieces we haven’t had time for, including Apple’s own accessibility website being updated, new guides for VoiceOver users mastering GarageBand, and some old Apple advertisements featuring American sign language.
Save Money Buying Mac Applications
Most of the software we review and recommend at ATMac is created by individuals or companies with just a few employees. This “indy” software, as it’s known, is usually available to be tested before you buy it and very reasonably priced but if you want a bunch of different pieces of software it can still add up quickly. How can you best save money when you’re buying software?
Customize Firefox 3 Zooming
Firefox version 3 has been released for a while now, so a lot of users are exploring its possibilities. One of the great accessibility-related things new to Firefox 3 is full page zoom, where zooming in enlarges not just the text but also the images and the whole layout of the page – so it’s more like magnifying the page than just enlarging the text. I wanted to tweak it to my specific requirements though – here’s how.
Getting Started With Mac OS X
All Mac users have been beginner Mac users at some point. Because the use of OS X is expanding so fast, there are a lot of new and inexperienced Mac users around at the moment. This is a wonderful thing for the Mac in general – it means there’s more users! Here’s some of the best resources I have to recommend to new Mac users.
Weekend Round-Up
A weekend round-up post for all those small bits and pieces that aren’t big enough to merit their own post, or don’t quite fit into ATMac but are still interesting.
iPhone Assistive Technology Round-Up
The iPhone and iPod Touch feature the wonderful new multi-touch screens, but this can present some problems for people who need assistive technology to use them. Here are some solutions.
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