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The Great Automatic Light Saga or How to control a WeMo light from your PC

Summary: Control a lamp with a script on your PC via WiFi and a WeMo Switch This is going to get a bit convoluted so try and stick with me. I moved house the end of last year and, as happens every time, I left behind all the alterations and small...

Published Mon, Jun 16 2014 10:28 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: control, Living, light, Access, Automation, Devices, environmental control, switching, script, My life-tools, wemo, switch

DwellClick

DwellClick lets you use your Mac without clicking. You point, it clicks . DwellClick will drag for you. Point at windows and resize areas to auto-drag, and use the control panel for anything else. Save thousands of clicks per day. Drag hands-free...

Published Wed, Jun 04 2014 7:24 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Computer, Livers, Access, Typing, mouse, dwell, cursor

Handsfree calling from your Mac via Dialogue

I could use this, badly. Pity I don’t have the most up to date Mac OS [10.8+] that it needs… Dialogue Related posts: HandsFree, a Mac app worth $4.99 in the Mac App Store, that uses your Mac as a… Snapvoice – Photos...

Published Sun, Apr 20 2014 3:22 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Voice, Communication, iphone, links, app, IFTTT, handsfree

Reader Writes: Another alternative for a touch mouthstick

Overcoming the “touch barrier” I received a message the other day from a reader … in …. Michael writes: Please see the attached [link for] pencil tops or stick tops – or whatever you’re having yourself – tops. I have been using something similar...

Published Sun, Apr 13 2014 3:00 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Touch, Access, feedback, stylus, tip, finger, stylus tip, letter

HandsFree, a Mac app for iPhone calls via Bluetooth

Reshared post from +David N Wallace HandsFree, a Mac app worth $4.99 in the Mac App Store, that uses your Mac as a handsfree device by routing the audio from your Android phone or iPhone to your Mac. (Needs OS X 10.9)*? HandsFree Lets You Make & Receive...

Published Fri, Apr 11 2014 8:10 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Access, bluetooth, iphone, mac, handsfree, phone call, g+

The Selfie – Remote Switch for Camera Phone

While they might call this a gimmick an its inspiration may be the #selfie, I’m convinced this could be useful to someone unable to hold a phone or press the button on their phone to take a picture. via Coolest Gadgets Related posts: Pressy –...

Published Mon, Mar 31 2014 3:23 PM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Input, Touch, switching, Recently Read, fplk, Feedly, IFTTT

Pressy – a smartphone task button

The Pressy is a tiny, simple button that you plug into the headphone jack of your phone that allows you to easily access a regular task. It uses an app that lets you setup the presses it takes to perform certain functions. Clicks are similar to Morse...

Published Tue, Dec 31 2013 2:14 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Thoughts, Input, Touch, Access, Movement, mobile, phone, smartphone, button, morsecode, pressy

Wheelchair tyres that never go flat

Wheelchair tyres should be made like this…. “Military Inspired ATV has tires that won’t stop…or be popped” Via: Coolest Gadgets Related posts: Wheelchair hack for foot control Wheelchair-accessible version of the NYC Taxi Wheelchair...

Published Thu, Dec 19 2013 2:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Thoughts, concept, Design, wheelchair, military, unstoppable, tyres

Kwikset Kevo smart lock

Kwikset are a leading brand of door hardware and home improvement. The Kevo smart lock is a Bluetooth-enabled deadbolt that will turns your iPhone into your housekey. The Kevo smart lock gives you the ability to unlock the door with a smartphone, accompanied...

Published Wed, Dec 04 2013 2:30 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Livers, Access, house, bluetooth, Monitoring, lock, door lock, key

Ribbit wireless handset, speaker and dock for mobile phone

The Ribbit is a wireless handset, speaker and charging dock for your mobile devices. Use the classic receiver to make calls while your smartphone or tablet is charging. The Ribbit has volume control and a noise reduction system to ensure crisp, polished...

Published Mon, Nov 11 2013 4:47 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Communication, Acoustic, phone, Listening, smartphone, dock, handset, charger, speaer

Much awaited new Accessibility feature – iOS 7 Switch Control

From the AblenetInc youtube page comes some info on Switch Control in iOS7 “iOS 7 includes a powerful new accessibility feature, Switch Control. For users with significant physical disabilities, Switch Control is a much needed feature that provides...

Published Tue, Oct 15 2013 4:17 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Access, switching

Captionfish: A captioned movies search engine

Stumbled across this service the other day. Lists captioned movies and TV shows as well as a search facility. You can customise results to shown within a certain area. Howeverer it only seems to be US-Centred currently. I’d really like to see this...

Published Tue, Oct 08 2013 2:39 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Lifekludger Links, Livers, Access, captions, Software, deaf, online, tv, movies, US, service

Hands-Free Hair Dryer by AirPhysics

Ok, here’s one from left field. The AirPhysics Hands-Free Hair Dryer will be able to rest on just about any hard surface, and can be easily activated with but a touch of a button. I came across this hands free hair dryer, something I’d never...

Published Tue, Oct 01 2013 5:03 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Living, Thoughts, Livers, Devices, hair dryer, hair, hands free

Leapmotion Gestures for accessibility

Christian Heilmann has a neat article and video about using the Leap motion for accessibility gestures. In essence, this means: Swiping your finger right will scroll the page down, left will scroll up. The speed of the swipe defines the amount of pixels...

Published Tue, Sep 24 2013 2:50 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Input, Access, Movement, gesture, accessibility, motion, leap motion

Magnetic Voice Recorder

Thge Hi! Magnetic Voice Recorder is a short message voice note recorder that has a handy magnetic back and is made out of an extremely soft silicone rubber, All it takes is a single press of a button to record your message, up to 10 seconds in length...

Published Tue, Sep 17 2013 2:40 AM by lifekludger

Filed under: Voice, Communication, Acoustic, Playing, magnetic, recording, memo, message, rubber

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