Noone can doubt that computer have become an integral part of our everyday life. Young and old alike have grown to rely on our desktops. I have often heard people marvel at how computer saavvy our young are, and it's true. I cannot begin to compare myself to how quick they learn, and how able they are in such a vast array of technologies.
But it's the seniors who really impress me. They have come even farther. From paper file cabinets, to e-files. Post officed to email. From always having to go to the store, to bringing the store to their house. Heck, college wasn't as important for so many back in the day, so many old folks have had to improve their basic writing skills in order to adapt. If you are reading this, and you are young, clap out loud in reverence to our seniors. And if you're a senior, pat yourself on the back. Or the arm, if it hurts your shoulder.
Today I chose a new computer program to write about, which is a fascinating development of our older generations needs. Once installed on your computer, it the software puts an area of magnification on your monitor. That's right! You control the area- say, you want it to be a circle just like a magnifying glass, and you want it to cover, say, 1/4 of your computer screen. Then you drag it around with your mouse, and it magnifies everything under that "area". Truly amazing. And, you determine how much you want it magnified. 4X? 20X? It's up to you to decide what is most helpful. It's just like an electronic magnfier only much more powerful.
How much? $39.95. Really.
This really opens up opportunities for visually impaired not just to use a computer, but read again. It's not possible, due to the laws of physics, to have a hand held 20X magnifier unless the lens is really, really small. And sometimes regular reading glasses just don't work anymore.
But this inexpensive program, called Magic Lens Max, makes it all possible. You can read ebooks, surf the web, read e newspapers.
You can get a free trial. Set up isn't too complicated, but you may need the help of a younger generation at first. Once you learn how to use it, it's a breeze.
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