The material provides answers to basic questions on the accessibility of the Android operating system for users with visual impairments and is intended to quickly obtain information on the most common difficulties in mastering this platform for a blind or visually impaired person. The data is grouped into several categories, allowing the user to choose […]
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Additional specialized software for the blind on Android OS. Part 1
In addition to existing screen readers, blind users of the Android operating system may be interested in other software designed to solve some additional tasks. Below is a list of the most interesting programs of this kind, specially designed for users with disabilities. The list does not claim to be complete and can be supplemented, but, […]
How to download OpenStreetMap maps
In this practical article, we will consider services that help download maps from the OpenStreetMap online service for subsequent conversion to other cartographic formats to use them offline without an Internet connection. It is summer now, and for many, this is the main time to travel. Therefore, it’s time to get navigators, or put special […]
Prelaunch Preparation for working with the Android OS
So, let’s try to understand the steps that need to be taken to launch and initially configure the accessibility tools of the Android operating system, as well as get acquainted with those platform features that may be unusual for inexperienced users of mobile devices. User authorization Modern trends in the development of the industry of […]
Development for the Android platform: Installing and Configuring the Environment
In order to prepare a development environment for Android, you need four components: Java SE Development Kit (JDK for short). Eclipse Integrated Development Environment – Eclipse IDE. Development kit for the Android platform – Android Software Developer’s Kit (abbreviated as Android SDK or simply SDK). The Android Developer Tools (ADT for short) is a dedicated […]
List of Recommendations for developing applications for the Android platform, while taking accessibility into account
Many Android OS users have physical disabilities, and as a result, their principles of interaction with devices may differ from generally accepted ones. This category includes, in particular, persons with visual impairments, mobility or the elderly, whose physical limitations do not allow them to properly use the touch screen or perceive the information displayed on […]
Building the Spiel Screen Reader
The Spiel screen reader for the Android operating system is an open source project, so anyone can independently modify and compile its sources, subject to the provisions of the Apache 2.0 license . Unfortunately, the documentation of the project leaves much to be desired, and some materials on the official wiki often do not correspond to the current state of […]
How to Make Extra Cash using Only Your Computer?
There are a lot of different options open to those who want to supplement their income using a home computer. Many people know their computer is a tool capable of making them extra money, but they just don’t have the time or information to get started. Each section of this article will describe how to […]
How To Start and Operate Your Own Bartering Club
Bartering is not negotiating! Bartering is “trading” for a service, or for the goods you want. In essence, bartering is simply buying or paying for goods or services using something other than money (coins or government printed paper dollars). Thus defined, bartering has been around much longer than money as we know it today. Recent […]
How To Start Your Own Business Consulting Service
STARTING YOUR OWN SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS CONSULTING SERVICE? HERE’S HOW. A consultant works with the management of a business to improve the profitability of the business. Working with the top management, you can rest assured the consultant is a very highly paid individual. Some consultants charge $100 per hour. Others charge $1,500 per day for their […]