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 […]

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The Basics of Android Accessibility

Enabling Accessibility Devices with Android 4.0 On devices running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and above, accessibility can be enabled from the initial setup screen. After turning on the device for the first time, draw a closed rectangle with your finger, starting from the upper left corner of the touch screen: draw a straight line from […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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How to Write Resumes / Biodata for people and Make Money

Here’s a business you can start for virtually nothing, parlay into a million-dollar enterprise in five years or less. Many established resume writing services in the large metropolitan areas are reporting annual incomes of $250,000 or more. Even the smaller operations, in towns as small as 15,000 are experiencing sales of $50,000 or more. No […]

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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 […]

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How to Sell Simple Hobby Items by Mail

You can, if you are ambitious, start your own mail-order business selling collectables to hobbyists. Preparing to sell collectables can be fun in and of itself, and it can be highly rewarding. One recent television report noted that a prominent medical doctor left his practise to devote all of his time to selling items from […]

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