Category: Mac Desktops
Articles which are specifically related to desktop use, usually iMac computers, and don’t apply to Laptop users.
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By Ricky Buchanan on July 30, 2010
Amongst updates to the iMac series of computers, Apple yesterday announced an external bluetooth trackpad. This works exactly like the MacBook’s built-in multi-touch trackpad but has a working area of approximately 4.3 by 4.3 inches (11cm by 11cm). A full set of gestures, including the VoiceOver “trackpad as screen” gesture control are available.
Posted in Dexterity Impaired, External Mac Keyboards, Mac Desktops, Neurologically Impaired, New Hardware, OS X, Overuse Injuries, Primary Keyboard Users, Primary Mouse Users, Users, VoiceOver | Tagged apple touchpad, apple trackpad, external touchpad, external trackpad, features, magic touchpad, magic trackpad, mouse enhancer |
By Ricky Buchanan on November 13, 2009
Accessible technology has changed Juergen Manthey’s life. Usually, somebody with his disabilities would be expected to exist in a nursing home and watch daytime television which they couldn’t even turn on or off without somebody’s help. Instead, Juergen is really living.
Posted in AAC, Environmental control, Information, Mac Desktops, Mac Laptops, Mobility Impaired, OS X, Other Non-Apple Equipment, Primary Mouse Users, Supporters, Text to Speech, User Stories, Users | Tagged features, iarm, locked in, locked in syndrome, robot arm |
By Ricky Buchanan on November 26, 2008
Apple doesn’t often hold sales, but they seem to have gone out of their way to advertise a one-day sale internationally for this Friday – Black Friday in the USA. MacRumours is reporting that Apple retail stores will be able to match the prices of non-Apple retailers, which may mean big discounts for customers.
Posted in Educators, External Mac Keyboards, Information, iPhone/iPod Touch/iTouch, iPods, Mac Desktops, Mac Laptops, Other Apple Product, Other Non-Apple Equipment, Supporters, Users | Tagged cheap hardware, cheap software |
By Ricky Buchanan on April 26, 2007
zCover TypeOn skins are washable and durable, made of flexible silicone, and come in a wide range of colours. They may be blank or over-printed with various keyboard layouts including large print, Dvorak, and keyboard shortcuts for common programs.
Posted in External Mac Keyboards, Mac Desktops, Mac Laptops, New Hardware, Overuse Injuries, Supporters, Users, Vision Impaired | Tagged keyboard cover, keyboard protection, keyboard protector, laptop cover, laptop protection, laptop protector, laptop skin, large print keyboard cover, large print keyboard skin, macbook cover, macbook protection, macbook protector, macbook skin |
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