MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.

Mouse Keys allows you to control the mouse pointer, and carryout actions such as double clicking and drag and drop using the Keyboard. Continue reading ‘MouseKeys, Using the Keyboard to control the mouse.’ »

Moving around a Word document, without the mouse.

This list of Keyboard Short cuts will help you quickly find your way around a Microsoft Word document.

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Create Keyboard Shortcuts to your favourite Programs

Using a keyboard short cut makes it easier to launch your favourite programs without having to look on the desktop, or navigate the start menu. In this guide we’ll create a keyboard short cut to launch Microsoft Word.

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How to change the default font in Word 2007

If you find the default font in Word 2007 too small, here’s how to change it.

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I never know if the Caps Lock is on or off!

Normally the status of the caps lock and num lock keys is indicated by lights on the keyboard. When Toggle Keys is switched on your computer will emit a tone, when either the caps lock, num lock or scroll lock keys are pressed. A high tone indicates that the key is switched on, a low tone indicates that the key is switched off.

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Accessible BBC iPlayer

BBC iPlayer TV from the producers of the accessible web browser Webbie, provides a simplified  interface to the BBC’’s iPlayer service.

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The Optelec Compact+ Hand Held Magnifier

Improvements in both LCD and camera technologies over the past few years, have seen several hand held electronic magnifiers come onto the market. In this, the first article of three on hand held magnifiers, I will be looking at the Optelec Compact+.

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BT Freestyle 710 Cordless Phone

The BT Freestyle 710 is the latest big button cordless phone from BT, featuring extra large buttons, customisable ring tones and a large display.

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Accessible Twitter

Accessible Twitter is an alternative to the Twitter.com web site. It is designed to be easier to use and is optimized for disabled users. For more information visit http://www.accessibletwitter.com/

Victor Reader Stream

There are a wide variety of portable MP3 players on the market, but other than the very simple players that just play all the tracks that are stored on them, only giving you a choice between random playback and sequential playback. Most are not accessible to blind or partially sighted users.

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