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Tweet from Outlook

Managing too many accounts can be quite taxing and it is always a good idea to consolidate them and use one personal information manager to handle or control everything. If Microsoft Outlook is your favourite managing tool, with this tiny application...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 11:59 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Interaction, Assistive technology, Computer software, Free stuff, Windows, Email

Napkin Etiquette

Have you ever worried about what to do with your napkin at meal time? Worry no longer, here are some tips that will help you through some uncomfortable situations. Place your napkin on your lap when you take your seat, or wait for your drink to arrive...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 11:22 PM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Tutorials, Interaction, Kitchen hints, Eating, Dining out

Trade CDs and DVDs for an iPod or iPhone

Like many people, I have a fairly sizable collection of CDs sitting in a storage room collecting dust. It’s literally been years since I even touched a CD, let alone played one. So why am I hanging onto them? Forget Craigslist. Forget eBay. Forget garage...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 5:12 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Household hints, Web sites, Cell phones, Movies, Mail, Teenagers, Music, DVDs, CDs

First Internet Web Radio for the Blind

An internet radio set has been developed for blind and visually impaired listeners, allowing people to listen online to audio books, podcasts, talking newspapers and audio catalogues, as well as internet radio stations from around the world. Manufactured...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 4:20 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Adjusting to blindness, Aging, Internet, Electronics, Technology, Streaming audio, News sources, UK Resources, Newly blind, Recreation, Entertainment, Radio

Search for Torrents from Your Desktop

Most people use torrent sites on the internet to search for torrents, but the free, Windows based program TorrentFetcher lets you search straight from the desktop and quickly start the transfer in your BitTorrent client of choice. Torrent sites offer...

Published Tue, Dec 01 2009 2:48 AM by Fred's Head from APH

Filed under: Accessible media, Internet, Computer software, Free stuff, Recreation, Windows

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

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