Link to Assistive Technology (AT) Tools: Text-to-speech on mobile
Tag, you’re it! Identifying your computer has never been easier.
Let’s start this off with a quick quiz: Do you know the serial number of your computer? Do you know how to find it? How about your phone? Or your tablet? Apple, Dell, Lenovo, or any service partner will need … Continue reading Tag, you’re it! Identifying your computer has never been easier.
Embarking on a Digital Odyssey: Swarthmore ITS Unveils a New Knowledge Base Help Site
In a quest to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and academic excellence, Swarthmore College’s Information Technology Services (ITS) team has embarked on a thrilling digital odyssey. Last month, we charted new territory by transitioning our Knowledge Base (KB) help … Continue reading Embarking on a Digital Odyssey: Swarthmore ITS Unveils a New Knowledge Base Help Site
Unlock the power of meaningful links
Most users visually scan links on a page, keyboard users use the tab key to jump from link to link, and screen readers can listen to a list of links on a page. WCAG 2.1 provide guidance for links that emphasize clarity, accessibility, and user-friendliness. They include: Clear and Descriptive Text: Use link text that tells users where the link leads. Ensure link text is distinct from other link text on page. Avoid vague phrases like “click here” or “read more.” Visual Distinction: Links need to look different from regular text so they catch your eye. Keep color perception differences … Continue reading Unlock the power of meaningful links
Spring Break, a Perfect Time to Spring Clean Your Computer
Spring break affords us the opportunity to rest, rejuvenate, and reassess, as well as a chance to spring clean. And what better way to feel a sense of accomplishment than spring cleaning the device you use daily, your computer! Here … Continue reading Spring Break, a Perfect Time to Spring Clean Your Computer
WiFi calling enabled for iPhones!
WiFi calling, which allows a cell phone to make and receive calls over the local wifi network, rather than using the cellular network has been a huge benefit when working in spaces that are not well served by the cellular … Continue reading WiFi calling enabled for iPhones!
Adobe Introduces AI Video Editing
Industries across the board are making use of Artificial Intelligence. The media production business is no exception, and Adobe has recently introduced a number of new AI tools with its latest suite of updates. Of particular interest are those available … Continue reading Adobe Introduces AI Video Editing