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Accessible EPUB reader for Windows 10
No Read will not read Kindle books unless they are converted first by a program like Codex into another format. There is often a confusion as unprotected mobi file can be read by Kindle Book apps - so
No Read will not read Kindle books unless they are converted first by a program like Codex into another format. There is often a confusion as unprotected mobi file can be read by Kindle Book apps - so
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Accessible EPUB reader for Windows 10
There are a number of options. Q Read - which is a paid application provides epub , PdF and mobi book support. . There are a number of Text to Speech based readers. Paid and unpaid.. For me the best b
There are a number of options. Q Read - which is a paid application provides epub , PdF and mobi book support. . There are a number of Text to Speech based readers. Paid and unpaid.. For me the best b
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fs Cast and Q-cast.
I have never heard of Lunar RSS - is it Screenreader accessible? I might check it out myself if it is. David Griffith
I have never heard of Lunar RSS - is it Screenreader accessible? I might check it out myself if it is. David Griffith
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fs Cast and Q-cast.
This is correct I have stopped using Cast because of this. Speak On is a good free alternative which is till being maintained in terms of database search. You would certainly find no difficulty locati
This is correct I have stopped using Cast because of this. Speak On is a good free alternative which is till being maintained in terms of database search. You would certainly find no difficulty locati
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Reading pdfs with confidence
I agree that there is a problem with using Q Read with jaws if you want to read by paragraph but you should be aware that this problem disappears with an alternative screenreader like Narrator. If you
I agree that there is a problem with using Q Read with jaws if you want to read by paragraph but you should be aware that this problem disappears with an alternative screenreader like Narrator. If you
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Migrating to a New Computer
In relation to getting your licence key I think you need to contact your original Jaws distributor and ask them to email it to you again. I know of no other way of extracting this information but othe
In relation to getting your licence key I think you need to contact your original Jaws distributor and ask them to email it to you again. I know of no other way of extracting this information but othe
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keystrokes for picture smart
If you are focussed on a file in File Explorer then insert space then p then F for file will process that file - possibly after agreeing a privacy notice. If you have an image open in say Photo Viewer
If you are focussed on a file in File Explorer then insert space then p then F for file will process that file - possibly after agreeing a privacy notice. If you have an image open in say Photo Viewer
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Jaws and synthesizers
As far as I know this is not possible through one sound card audio settings although there may be mixer software that I am not aware of. When I did some work for the RNIB years ago to solve this they
As far as I know this is not possible through one sound card audio settings although there may be mixer software that I am not aware of. When I did some work for the RNIB years ago to solve this they
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Notifications
Thanks for this. Mine is set for 5 minutes which really should be long enough even for me so I am not quite sure what is going on. Possibly I am touching other keys which is dismissing the notificatio
Thanks for this. Mine is set for 5 minutes which really should be long enough even for me so I am not quite sure what is going on. Possibly I am touching other keys which is dismissing the notificatio
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Notifications
I don’t know why but this Windows keystroke has never worked for me personally. It may be that there is a time limited opportunity to press the command and by the time I have got my fingers in place t
I don’t know why but this Windows keystroke has never worked for me personally. It may be that there is a time limited opportunity to press the command and by the time I have got my fingers in place t
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Scanning with Open book versus JAWS
Does Jaws OCR have a book mode scanning like in Open Book or other scanners, that is single key activation of next page scan using something like the spacebar? David Griffith Sent from Mail for Window
Does Jaws OCR have a book mode scanning like in Open Book or other scanners, that is single key activation of next page scan using something like the spacebar? David Griffith Sent from Mail for Window
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Antivirus software.
I never really anticipated Malwarebytes as a replacement for anti-virus software either. To be honest it has been years and years since I have had any such problems which has probably made me complace
I never really anticipated Malwarebytes as a replacement for anti-virus software either. To be honest it has been years and years since I have had any such problems which has probably made me complace
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Antivirus software.
Has the accessibility improved? I used to use it but abandoned it when they produced updates which made it inaccessible with a screenreader and worst seemed not to take this as a serious concern. If t
Has the accessibility improved? I used to use it but abandoned it when they produced updates which made it inaccessible with a screenreader and worst seemed not to take this as a serious concern. If t
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Antivirus software.
Ironically Malwarebytes notified me last night that it had again updated to the latest version of its database so 1.7 is definitely still being updated but of course I have set it to never update the
Ironically Malwarebytes notified me last night that it had again updated to the latest version of its database so 1.7 is definitely still being updated but of course I have set it to never update the
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Antivirus software.
I have heard a lot about how Windows Defender has improved. So much so I abandoned the ESET Smart security subscription I had because of deteriorating accessibility. I have however kept my old 1.7 ver
I have heard a lot about how Windows Defender has improved. So much so I abandoned the ESET Smart security subscription I had because of deteriorating accessibility. I have however kept my old 1.7 ver
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Free screen reader Spreadsheet Program
I am very surprised that you say Google Sheets is not accessible with Jaws. I know FS have done Webinars on using Google Docs and sheets and there are loads of tutorials on using Google apps with scre
I am very surprised that you say Google Sheets is not accessible with Jaws. I know FS have done Webinars on using Google Docs and sheets and there are loads of tutorials on using Google apps with scre
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Jaws And Open Book
Have you ensured that the Twain driver for your scanner is installed? This is often needed for third party OCR when you are not using software which comes with the scanner. You would need to consult y
Have you ensured that the Twain driver for your scanner is installed? This is often needed for third party OCR when you are not using software which comes with the scanner. You would need to consult y
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RSS Reader
I am coming late to this thread but for me personally I have used the free Webbie based Accessible RSS Reader for years available from I think from memory the Accessible Suite of applications at www.w
I am coming late to this thread but for me personally I have used the free Webbie based Accessible RSS Reader for years available from I think from memory the Accessible Suite of applications at www.w
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Speak On in the Cloud
A few weeks ago there was discussion of Speak On as an accessible option for Daisy Book, Audio Book, Podcast , eBook and Music Playing. The next 2 Speak On Podcasts focusing on Cloud application are n
A few weeks ago there was discussion of Speak On as an accessible option for Daisy Book, Audio Book, Podcast , eBook and Music Playing. The next 2 Speak On Podcasts focusing on Cloud application are n
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Zoom waiting room with JAWS2020
I can only concur that I have had exactly the same issue and for this reason have disabled the Waiting Room on all my meetings. More specifically I find that I can admit people sporadically but focus
I can only concur that I have had exactly the same issue and for this reason have disabled the Waiting Room on all my meetings. More specifically I find that I can admit people sporadically but focus
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