assistive technology

Microsoft’s latest Windows 11 Insider updates bring a welcome accessibility upgrade to Narrator: an on‑screen Braille viewer that displays textual and Braille output in a floating window, making it far easier for sighted teachers, trainers, developers, and testers to follow Braille output...

A local PC Users Group in Crossville, Tennessee is turning a community meeting into something larger: a hands-on conversation about how Windows 11 accessibility features can open computers to more people, whether they’re living with low vision, hearing loss, mobility challenges, or cognitive...

Microsoft’s long‑running dark‑mode problem is beginning to look less like an unfinished promise and more like a deliberate, staged repair: recent Windows Insider and Release Preview builds contain code that darkens a cluster of previously glaring white file‑operation dialogs, and community...

Windows includes a built-in accessibility feature called Mouse Keys that lets you use the numeric keypad to move the pointer, click, double-click, and drag items—no mouse required—and the feature is available in both Windows 10 and Windows 11. Background Mouse Keys is an accessibility feature...

Mouse Keys is one of Windows’ oldest — and often overlooked — accessibility tools: it lets you use the numeric keypad on your keyboard to move the mouse pointer, click, double‑click, drag and drop, and change the active mouse button without touching a physical mouse. It’s a small feature with...

Windows 11 continues to break ground with features that make accessibility tools not only robust, but also highly customizable for users with diverse needs. One of the most significant enhancements in recent updates is the ability to add custom words to the Voice Access vocabulary—a development...

Enhancing productivity on Windows often comes down to leveraging features most users rarely explore. For the millions of professionals, students, and casual users seeking a smoother digital workflow, Windows' built-in accessibility features hold incredible, and often untapped, potential. These...

Windows Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool designed to assist users with visual impairments by enlarging on-screen content and reading text aloud. This feature enhances the usability of Windows for individuals who are blind, color blind, or have low vision. Getting Started with Magnifier...

Magnifier is an essential accessibility feature built into Windows that helps users with low vision to better interact with their screens. One often underutilized but incredibly powerful capability of Magnifier is its ability to read text aloud, converting visible on-screen information into an...

Magnifier, a built-in accessibility tool in Windows, is designed to improve on-screen visibility and offers a unique feature that allows screen text to be read aloud. While it has long served people with visual impairments, recent updates have expanded its utility to a broader range of users...

Magnifier is one of Windows’ most overlooked accessibility tools, yet its value has become increasingly apparent as more users demand flexible ways to interact with productivity apps like Calendar. Whether you’re navigating a crowded Outlook.com schedule, setting up shared events, or simply...

Magnifier is a built-in accessibility tool in Windows 10 designed to enlarge parts of your screen, making text and images easier to see. When using the Calendar app, Magnifier can enhance readability and navigation. Here's how to effectively use Magnifier with Calendar: Turning on Magnifier...

Magnifier, a core accessibility tool in Windows, empowers users to zoom in on specific portions of their screen for enhanced clarity and readability. Whether dealing with visual impairments, temporarily struggling with small on-screen text, or just wanting closer inspection of particular...

Magnifier, a built-in accessibility tool in Windows, allows users to enlarge portions of the screen, making text, images, and other elements easier to see. For those with vision impairments or anyone who needs a closer look at on-screen details, being able to swiftly change the zoom level is a...

Magnifier has long been an essential Windows accessibility tool, offering millions of users enhanced visibility and greater ease of use regardless of their specific visual needs. Unlike screen readers or simple high-contrast modes, Magnifier actually enlarges a portion or the entirety of what’s...

Microsoft has unveiled a new feature for its Copilot AI assistant called "Copilot Appearance," introducing a visual avatar designed to enhance user engagement through real-time expressions and gestures. This development marks a significant evolution in human-computer interaction, aiming to make...

Immersive Reader has emerged as a transformative feature within Microsoft Edge, offering users a powerful set of tools to enhance reading comprehension, accessibility, and focus when consuming digital content. Originally pioneered in Microsoft’s Education products, Immersive Reader has become an...

Reading online content can be a daunting task in today’s digital landscape. Webpages are often cluttered with advertisements, popups, and design elements that distract readers from the main text. In response, browser developers continually strive to incorporate tools that facilitate focus...

Microsoft’s strategic evolution of its Copilot platform has taken a bold leap forward with the wide release of Copilot Vision—a transformative feature granting Windows 10 and 11 a new tier of intelligence: the ability to “see” user screens and deliver interactive, real-time guidance. In a...

Microsoft’s recent expansion of its Copilot Vision AI feature represents a transformative moment in the evolution of desktop assistance for Windows users. This update, currently rolling out to select Windows Insiders, introduces the ability for Copilot to scan not just two specific app windows...