November 2009 - Fred's Head - The Network of Care

One Day, One Deal At woot.com!

According to our anonymous friends at Wikipedia, the term "w00t" is a slang interjection used to express happiness or excitement, usually over the Internet. Woot.com is an online shopping site that sells one name-brand electronics item a day...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 11:30 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Recreation, Entertainment, Shopping, RSS

Audio Drama: The Adventures of Captain Hudson

I am a huge fan of old time radio like The Lone Ranger and Dragnet. I love how they had to describe what was going on because the entire audience couldn't see the scene or the action of the people involved. Through the power of the internet, new audio...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 10:58 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Web sites, Audio, MP3, Streaming audio, Entertainment, Radio

Use a Waffle Maker to Roll Your Own Pizza Pockets

More than a few people have taken a long hard look at their waffle maker and said, "Certainly, you must be good for more than waffles." There really aren't any measurements for the ingredients. Just add how much you like, and whatever you...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 5:14 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Teaching, Parents, Kitchen hints, Cooking, Teenagers, Recipes

Use a Spoon to Prevent Milk from Boiling Over

You're boiling milk, you turn your back for a moment, and, boom, the milk is boiling over the pot and all over the stove. Prevent that mess with this simple hack. As milk heats, the water in its structure starts evaporating from the surface. This...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 4:50 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Kitchen hints, Cooking

Read Your Clipboard Content Out Loud

Professional writers often read their work out loud to make sure it flows well and sounds coherent. If you want to kick back and have the reading done for you, then give Speak Clipboard a try. This lightweight, free, open-source app is designed for Windows...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 4:41 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Teaching aids, Reading, Speech products, Writing, Audio, Computer software, Free stuff

Take Your Computer to the Device Doctor

This Driver update utility (for Windows only) finds outdated drivers on your PC, and helps you download the latest versions, without charging you a dime. Using the utility, which can be installed or used as a portable application, is about as easy as...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 3:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Web sites, Computer aids, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Time management

Please Leave a Message After Turning On the Light

If you have trouble with communication in your family, sometimes you have to get creative. Sure, in this age of cell phones and text messaging, it’s easy to send someone a reminder. However, Making sure they are told something at the right time is an...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 2:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Children, Parents, Speech products, Electronics, Adaptation, Assistive devices, Audio, Audio recording, Family life, Organizing, Note-taking

Luggage Locator: See & Hear Where Your Bag Is!

One of my absolute favorite things about flying is the wait at the baggage claim. All those cases and they all look and feel alike! How's a guy to find his bag in the sea of black bags that go round and round until you're sick from watching? How...

Published Mon, Nov 30 2009 12:55 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Speech products, Electronics, LED products, Adaptation, Assistive devices, Audio, Audio recording, Travel, Labeling, Location marker, Reference points

Remove the File Not the Email Message

Ever have an email message in Outlook with an attachment and you find that you no longer need the attachment? You may want to keep the email so that you have varification that it was received but don't want a file that contains personal information...

Published Tue, Nov 24 2009 10:21 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Self-defense, Safety, Computer software, Windows, Email

What’s the difference between spyware, viruses, malware, adware and grayware?

We hear these names all the time on the internet and in our email but what are they? What do they do? Let's see if we can define these names and tell you a little more about each one. Let’s start with malware. Malware is a general term referring to...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 3:31 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Internet, Technology, Computer software, Computers

Doctor I Can Hear You!

by Donna J. Jodhan This is one of my pet peeves. Doctors who find it more efficient to talk over my head or to the person accompanying me to my appointment. You would think that part of their training would include teaching these good guys how to interact...

Published Mon, Nov 23 2009 2:07 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Advocacy, Interaction, Health and beauty, Newly blind

Never Lose the Bits with the Autoloader Screwdriver

Why is the bit you need to complete a job always the one you can't find? You either drop it and get to feel around the floor for the next two hours or the exact one you need is missing? In the case of the missing one, it’s probably because someone...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 4:19 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Home maintenance, Organizing, Carpentry

Your Porchlight Could Help in an Emergency

The HomeFinder screw-in light controller from Westek might seem like a simple idea, but if you live with family members who may one day need the assistance of paramedics, it might end up being an invaluable tool. It screws into a light socket and accepts...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 4:00 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Aging, Directional tracking, Low vision, Electronics, Household hints, Self-defense, Safety, Assistive devices, Family life, Orientation and mobility, Location marker, Reference points

Backpack Big Enough for Braille Books

Carry your gear in an ultra-cool backpack. This waterproof backpack has it all: 2 large interior sections, 3 front pockets, water bottle holder, padded adjustable straps and more. All sections and pockets zip. Overall size is a large 18 x 15 x 5 inches...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 3:51 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: College, Special education, Braille books, Braille, Homework helpers, Blindness resources, Students, Travel, Storage, Organizing, School-to-work

Through the Magic Door: Books for Young People

“This site has archives of lists of books, organized by theme and displayed pictorially. Specific subjects feature books divided into two or three levels, including picture books, books for independent readers, and YA books. Featured books are not annotated...

Published Fri, Nov 20 2009 2:40 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Educational aids, Teaching aids, Reading, Children, Books, Web sites, Students, Children's publications, Recreational reading, Databases

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