Category: Simple
These articles contain detailed step by step instructions with screen pictures that anybody can generally follow, no matter how little they know of Mac OS X.
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Simple: The Computer Tells You The Time
It’s easy for anybody to loose track of time when they’re using a computer, and if you have a neurological or attention problem then you may get even more lost than most. Here’s how to get your computer to regularly announce the time.
Simple: Alert Sounds You Can See
Mac OS X makes an alert “beep” sound if you try to press a key that’s not recognised or do various other things that confuse it. Here’s how to set it up so you will get a visual screen flash instead of the audio beep.
Simple: Bigger Mouse Pointer
The default size for the mouse pointer in OS X doesn’t suit everybody. Here’s how to make it bigger and easier to see.
Simple: Enlarging Text
The keystroke ⌘+ (in other words command and shift and equals at the same time) will enlarge the text size in many OS X applications. If you’re using Safari to read this, try typing it now – the text on the web page should get bigger.
Series: Simple accessibility hints
I have realised the need for a series of simple posts explaining the built-in accessibility and usability features of OS X and commonly used Mac programs. These will be tips that anybody can use, things that are simple to do and don’t cost anything; tips for “Accessibility Beginners” if you will. They will probably be [...]
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