mgLaunch allows users to draw symbols using their mouse to launch their favourite applications. For example, drawing a letter Y could open an Internet browser. mgLaunch can be activated by mouse gestures, just moving you mouse pointer, drawing a letter shape or a symbol. When mgLaunch is activated, your favorite programs appear where your mouse is.
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Windows, DictationIncluded in Microsoft Office XP/2003 is a voice recognition technology built into the word processor – Microsoft Word. Follow the link provided above to view Microsoft’s tutorial on how to enable this feature.
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Windows, Organization/ProductivityMindMeister is mind mapping software that allows the user to create and share mind maps. Up to 3 different maps can be saved using this free version.
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Windows, Organization/ProductivityMindMup allows users to create mind maps which can be saved online, on Google drive or exported as PDF. A desktop version of MindMup is also available as a Chrome application which does not require an Internet connection. The desktop version does not export or save any map larger than 5 MB.
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Windows, Alternative MiceMouse Click is a dwell activated software. When the user briefly pauses the mouse over an icon, MouseClick automatically “clicks” the mouse. Dwell time is adjustable according to the user’s needs. It also can assist users with drag and dropfunctionality.
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Windows, Alternative MiceThis simple utility is an on-screen virtual mouse that allows the user to virtually left click, right click, double click, highlight and drag-drop actions.
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Windows, Alternative MiceMouseStar is an application that transforms your mouse into a highly functional tool. Features include auto/move scroll, popdesk, lock computer, eject/close CD-ROM, scroll.
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Windows, OtherMyStudyBar is a toolbar that features several free applications. These are classified into 5 different categories. The “planning” category features Xmind, Sunbird and Hott Notes. The “reading” category includes T-Bar, RapidSet, Vu-Bar, and ssOverlay. In “writing” the user can choose between LetMeType, Lingoes, Balabolka, TinySpell, and RapidTyping. The “vision” category features Magnifier, Sonar, and Thunder Finally, the “text reader” category features a text-to-speech engine.
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Windows, Screen ReadingNarrator is a text-to-speech utility that is packaged with all versions of Windows starting with Windows 98. Narrator reads what is displayed on the screen — the contents of the active window, menu options, or text that has been typed. Available in Programs > Accessories > Accessibility > Narrator.
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Windows, Screen ReadingNaturalReader is text-to-speech software that converts any text into natural sounding voices. NaturalReader reads text directly from other applications, without copying or pasting. The output functions can also easily convert very large text files into MP3 or WAV files for use on portable devices like iPod, CD players and PocketPCs.
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