Category: Mac Laptops
Articles which are specifically related to laptop use, and don’t apply to Mac desktop computers.
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Back To The Accessible Mac: Accessibility Implications From Apple’s 20 October Event’
There was a special Apple event in Cupertino on the 20th of October entitled “Back To The Mac”. We were treated to a plethora of Mac-related announcements which have plenty of fantastic accessibility implications. I’m going to briefly run down what each announcement was, and why it matters for Mac accessibility.
Juergen Manthey – Locked-In Syndrome
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.
Screen Types: Glossy, Matte, and Anti-Glare
Apple’s MacBook screens used to come in two varieties – glossy and matte. All new MacBooks now have glossy screens, but their reflective surfaces can cause difficulties for some users. Here are some options if these screens cause problems for you.
Reader Question: Track Selection For Blind Musician
Neil has a question about track selection in GarageBand or iTunes for a musician that he works with.
Black Friday Apple Deals Internationally
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.
Laptop Orchestras – Making Music With Unusual Inputs
In the Apple Pro Profiles section there’s a great article about a group called the Stanford Laptop Orchestra (SLOrk) who use MacBooks and a variety of unusual input techniques and devices to make computer music.
Fin for your MacBook – Stand, Handle, Cooling System
Fins-Up has announced the availability of the FIN for Macbook and Macbook Pro customers. The FIN is an aluminium stand which screws into existing holes in the bottom of your Macbook and acts as a laptop stand to bring the keyboard to a more ergonomic angle. It also acts as a handle when you’re carrying your Macbook, and the aluminium stand helps dissipate heat so your laptop runs without overheating.
Touchpad tips and shortcuts
Make the most of the new touchpads found on the 2008 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.
Simple: Trackpad mouse clicks without using the buttons
Did you know you can generate mouse clicks using a laptop trackpad without using the trackpad buttons? If you have a fairly new MacBook, you can even use this method to generate right clicks without touching the buttons.
Protect Your MacBook
A handy list of some protective films and cases that will help to keep your MacBook and its keyboard safe from spills and other mishaps.
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