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March 5th, 2023 # E-books

Switching from Kindle to Kobo

I got my first e-reader 10 years ago almost on the date. The Kindle Keyboard. Back then Amazon was the best available and Kindle store had the most ebook options. I wasn't completely sold on the e-reader and after a… Read more Switching from Kindle to Kobo
January 24th, 2023 # Personal

When things change or don’t change

If you have been following my blog, or social media or know me personally, you know I'm late deaf. I lost all my hearing 15 years ago and can't hear even the loudest sound anymore. Before that, I was hard… Read more When things change or don’t change
December 31st, 2022 # Personal

2022 in review: highs and lows

Normally I don't write end of year reviews, but I decided for this year, why not. This year has been a rollercoaster one. Most people are not aware that I'm chronically ill. I'll keep the details personal but suffice to… Read more 2022 in review: highs and lows
November 25th, 2022 # Apple

Apple Watch and Accessibility for the Deaf

When the first Apple Watch was released 7 years ago I wasn't interested in getting one. Being deaf means I don't want to spend money on stuff that I can't get a lot of use of it. Apple Watch is… Read more Apple Watch and Accessibility for the Deaf
September 12th, 2022 # Apple

Apple adding Live Captions to iOS 16

17-9-2022 To my great disappointment Apple did not include Live Captions in the official iOS 16 release. So much for deaf accessibility progress. But there is a work around. It is still in beta version, hence not very reliable. https://twitter.com/BookyGeeky/status/1571202618193502208… Read more Apple adding Live Captions to iOS 16
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