Full Screen Braille
Gizmag describes the new technology, making it possible for blind computer users to make much, much better use of computers.
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An eBook on Aer.io
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Read this and Think PREVENTION
TechRepublic has a good article on dealing with vendors who refuse to talk with consultants. I haven’t actually had any vendors refuse to talk to me, but I have had customers who have been bitten by making a bad call with a vendor. Here’s my strong advice: If you have a consultant or computer support…
I Usually Forget to Update Twitter
. . . but it looks like it’s becoming more and more important. According to this MSNBC.com story, it has become much more of a factor in the way people communicate generally and about the election. I can certainly see how it (and things like it) have become more important than chat rooms for example….
Adapting to Technology
I just reluctantly switched to cellular service only. I did so reluctantly, even though we were receiving less and less calls on the landline phone. Essentially all it was doing was eating away money. I’m also learning to keep all my tasks listed, my calendar updated, my contacts annotated, and generally my whole life organized…
Internet Security – A View from North of the Border
Cory Doctorow is a very well known science fiction writer, journalist, and a commentator on technology and social issues. He is interviewed in about the first 15 minutes of the Canadian (CBC) program Spark 170. I think what he’s saying is both prescient and very important. It would be worthwhile for American readers to listen…
Document Conversion Online
Boulders 2 Bits provides a link to Media Convert, which has a huge selection of document conversions you can perform online. I haven’t worked with it yet, but it’s definitely in my bookmarks.