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Display Context Menus Where The Cursor Is, Not Where the Mouse Is
06 September 07 01:39 PM

This is a little user interface rant of mine since I'm speech and keyboard-oriented. While editing text, when I say "Press Shift F Ten" or press the Application Key (to the right of the spacebar on Windows keyboards), I expect the context menu to appear Read More...

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The Desktop Is Not For Programs
04 September 07 01:11 AM

I'm constantly amazed that people think that putting shortcuts to programs on the desktop makes accessing that program "easier". For the second time in about a week, I've encountered people asking how to put shortcuts to programs on the desktop.  Read More...

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Internet Explorer, Screen Readers and Keyboard Access
07 November 06 02:53 PM

When I get around to posting a bio, you'll find out that I have a background in making technology accessibility to people with disabilities. I worked in this area for Windows 95 through Windows 2000 and Internet Explorer 2.0 through 4.01. With the recent Read More...

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