CraftyZoom allows users to magnify a portion of the screen. Simple to use using the mouse and using hotkeys (CMD+SHIFT+Z or CTRL+SHIFT+Z). The extension is limited as it is not possible to scroll when using the extension.
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Adapted Keyboards, Alternative Mice, Chrome Browser ExtensionsThis extension uses the right click button and different gestures to navigate user’s Chrome browser. This can be helpful as a productivity tool or as an alternative mouse option as users do not have to use the mouse wheel. May also be helpful for some people with visual impairments as they do not need to find buttons or arrows on the screen.
Details on CrxMouse Chrome™ GesturesDark Mode – Night Eye
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsNight Eye enables dark mode on any website. Works well on most websites. The extension includes several options including whether photos icons are inverted, brightness, blue light and contrast. The app includes keyboard command to turn the extension on and off.
Details on Dark Mode – Night EyeDark Reader
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsDark Reader is a Chrome extension that easily inverts the colors on a website. This includes the background, text color, and other items but does not include photographs. It allows for users to add sites to a list that they want to invert, or don’t want to invert (ex: if a site already has a black background. It’s a simple extension with limited options other than modifying contrast and brightness. The extension remains on when navigating the web. Upon testing, there does not appear to be any formatting issues or missing buttons.
Details on Dark ReaderDictionary Anywhere
Dictionary/Reference, Chrome Browser ExtensionsDictionary Anywhere allows the user to click on a word twice to view its definition in a small pop-up bubble. The user can also click on “More” in that bubble to learn more about the word if the option is available.
Details on Dictionary AnywhereDictionary Lookup
Dictionary/Reference, Chrome Browser ExtensionsDictionary Lookup allows the user to use a combination of keyboard presses and mouse clicks to pop-up a bubble with the definition of a word on screen, or to search up a word using keyboard commands on the web browser. The keyboard commands can be changed in the Dictionary Lookup Options menu. The user can customize what information they want to see on-screen, such as examples, etymology, part of speech labels, usage labels, pronunciation (IPA and/or audio), Wikimedia audio links, related words and phrases, synonyms, antonyms, and inline wiki-style links. The size of the pop-up bubble can also be customized.
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Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsDualless splits the web browser’s tabs into different windows. The options for windows are 3:7, 4:6, 5:5:, 6:4, 7:3, and 1. The user can also pick between horizontal or vertical displays.
Details on DuallessEvernote Web Clipper
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsEvernote Web Clipper is a tool that makes it easier to organize quotes, articles, web pages, PDFs and screenshots directly to Evernote. It is possible for instance, to take a screenshot of an item, highlight sections and annotate directly on the file. Each item can be organized in folders and shared with classmates. It is possible to save or view the files in a simplified view to eliminate distractions. Furthermore, it could be useful for students who simply want to save a source or quote without having to read the full article again when writing a paper. Helpful tools: for note taking, organizing school documents, and organizing resources for papers.
Details on Evernote Web ClipperEye-Able® – Accessibility Assistant
Magnification, Screen Reading, Chrome Browser ExtensionsMulti-functional extension which provides screen-reading functionality and display options such as changing colour themes, blue light, text size, enlarged cursor, and more. The screen reader allows users to click or use keyboard shortcuts to navigate the Chrome browser. Magnifier only available on the paid plan.
Details on Eye-Able® – Accessibility AssistantFlashTabs
Organization/Productivity, Chrome Browser ExtensionsFlashTabs lets the user create decks filled with virtual flashcards in order to study. On a free account, the user can make up to 3 decks, 100 cards per deck, and add images to each card’s front and back sides. The user can also rate how well they remember the answer to a flashcard, download and upload a deck from previous versions of FlashTabs. An account is required in order to use FlashTabs.
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