Using a computer
Using a computer with low vision
Information about screen magnification software, large print keyboards and other useful things for partially sighted computer users. Find out about using a computer with low vision.
Using a computer with no vision
Information about screen reader software, Braille displays and other useful things for blind and partially sighted computer users. Find out more about using a computer with no vision.
Using a computer with Linux
Linux is a free, open source operating system. It comes in several different versions, many of which can be used by blind and partially sighted computer users. Find out more about using a Linux computer.
Using a computer with Mac OS X
Mac OS X is the operating system that comes with Apple computers. It has a built in screen reader, and several other features that are helpful to blind and partially sighted computer users. Find out more about using a Mac OS X computer.
Using a computer with Windows
Windows is the operating system from Microsoft. It's the most widely supported option for blind and partially sighted computer users. Find out more about using a Windows computer.
Get To Grips With... Computers
Get To Grips With... Computers is an audio guide for beginners. It introduces new ideas, explains all the jargon, and opens up a world of possibilities. Listen to Get To Grips With... Computers.
Get To Grips With... tutorials
The Get To Grips With... tutorials explain how to use Windows XP, Outlook Express, the Internet and Word 2003. Advanced tutorials are also available for Word and Excel 2003. Find out more about the Get To Grips With... Tutorials.
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