Computers, tablets and smartphones make it easier to shop, bank and keep in touch with friends and family. However, studies as recent as 2019 found that 2.8 million people over 75 years old did not use the internet, and only seven percent of that same age group made regular video calls. In the U.S., statistics […]
Posts with the computers tag
TellyPrompt Google Chrome Extension
We’ve been writing and talking about different Google Chrome Extensions a lot lately on our blogs, Tech Tips, and podcasts. Yet another useful Chrome tool is the TellyPrompt Google Chrome Extension. After installing the extension, you’ll no longer need a fancy teleprompter box. TellyPrompt is a free extension that transforms your device into its own […]
Staying Safe in Cyberspace
The internet is the great connector of our time. It’s especially vital now, since people are quarantining and working from home amid COVID-19. But staying safe is a concern as there are many dangers out there in the vast reaches of cyberspace. “While the internet keeps us connected, it also makes us more vulnerable,” said […]
Tech Tip: Useful Websites from the INDATA Depot
Many people are unaware that here at the INDATA Project, we have a PC and Assistive Technology Reuse Program (aka the INDATA Depot) in which we refurbish donated computers and give them away to applicable residents of Indiana. Though the donation program is only available to Indiana residents, in today’s Tech Tip the Reuse Program’s Coordinator, […]
Tech Tip: Doc and App Readers on ZoomText
Josh Anderson shows us how to utilize the doc and app reader features available on ZoomText. Check it out! To learn more about ZoomText, visit the Ai Squared website.
Tech Tip: CamScanner App
Mark Stewart, Assistive Technology Professional here at Easter Seals Crossroads, introduces us to a free PDF document scanner and OCR available on iOS devices. Check it out! Click here for more information on the CamScanner App!