Finding Stuff in Google Docs
Several folks I know talk about having trouble finding things in Google Docs. That puzzled me at first, because it’s really just another computer file system, only with better searching…
Category Archives: Advice
Efficient Computer Input
I gave a virtual talk at the always excellent AccessU conference late last month. I don’t use a computer keyboard to control a computer – instead I use a mix…
Want Better Speech Input? Speed is Key
I periodically get questions about the best computer setup for speech input. And I always advocate going way above the minimum specs for speech, especially if you’re planning on using…
Software Needs to Focus
When you use a mouse or touch as input you automatically bring focus to everything you do. You’re literally pointing at what you want to do. And if the cursor…
Inclusive Design
This is something everyone should read: Inclusive Design Principles. It’s a set of design principles for the web and software. The principles are simple, well worded, and ensure that websites…
The Interview Report
The Interview: A Report is up in the Our Research section of Duke Universities Rutherfurd Living History site. The report details the interviews we did with journalists and the logic…
Advice: Using a Computer When You Have a Temporary Hand Injury
I’ve used speech input for a long time, and so when someone in my orbit gets a hand injury, I tend to get questions about speech input. Here’s my advice….
