Tools and Aids
Aid Tools Magz use online & offline:
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Transcribe Text: Text extractor (from “Windows PowerToys*").
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Writing: LanguageTool* and Phone Autocomplete. Espanso* (text shortcut).
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For Tumblr: AccessKit, Quick Tags, Quick Reblog (from New XKit* and Xkit Rewritten*, browser extension), Dashboard Unfucker* (with tampermonkey). (these are not working properly as of late 2024)
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See on PC: Zoom and Big Font Size (190% to 235% font size on phone. Vary size on PC).
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Screen Reader: NVDA* app (on PC), default screenreader (on phone).
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Transcribe audio and video: Whisper AI* / Whishper*
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For help identify images: Google Lens + Search by Image*. DuckDuckGo & Ecosia (search engine) - Magz Archive Search Engine have been temporarily taken off.
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Text-To-Speech: (none at moment. need new one.)
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Text Communicate for real life: “Large Text” app on phone. Text message (when people there). (Mostly hand sign)
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Memory help (testing): Obsidian md app / LogSeq* app (notes). Kanri* app (kanban board). BeeRef* app (reference image board). like 6+ Alarms every day. Omnivore* (read-it-later saver). (Omnivore was discontinued in November 2024)
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Mobility aid: Retractable walking cane (ambulatory). Am mostly in bed though.
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Limbs: Compression gloves and Compression Socks. Makeshift compression sleeve.
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Remembering & Life Management: Both people and apps. Cashew app (finance), Randomix (deciding), Google Tasks, Samsung reminders, Google Calendar app (to be changed), mini moods, focus friend, Notes
May change what use. All cheap or free, as not able afford some “normal” aid.
Page purpose: if can help anyone with own needs, is good.