Amy Yoder, Author at Make Tech Easier https://www.maketecheasier.com/author/amyyoder/ Uncomplicating the complicated, making life easier Fri, 15 Jul 2022 01:55:17 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.0.1 https://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/themes/MTE-twelve/images/mtelogo.svghttps://www.maketecheasier.com/assets/themes/MTE-twelve/images/mtelogo.svg337ab7 How to Take Advantage of Windows 11’s Improved Accessibility Tools https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-accessibility-tools/ https://www.maketecheasier.com/windows-accessibility-tools/#respond Fri, 15 Jul 2022 21:25:00 +0000 https://admin.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=pitch&p=494684

Windows 11 contains various accessibility improvements compared to Windows 10, but the most noticeable is the name change. The feature set known as “Ease of Access” in Windows 10 was transformed into Accessibility in the the latest Windows version. Microsoft even changed the icon into a human-shaped one, which is the recognized Accessibility icon in most parts of the world.

In this article, we’ll go through the updated Accessibility offerings in Windows 11, touch on how they can sometime differ from Windows 10, and suggest how these features can be utilized by Windows users.

No matter which industry you work in, whether it’s in an office or at home, or what your job title is, you can benefit from spending more time in a state of concentration instead of constant distraction. Let’s face it: our computers are powerful tools that allow us to do incredible things, but they can also hijack our attention and prevent us from getting work done. Focus Assist is an integrated Windows option that can help, but there are plenty of other apps that work with the native app to ensure that you’re not distracted by third-party apps or the Internet.

What Is Focus Assist?

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If you’ve ever tuned into a Twitch stream, you might have wondered how a person manages all of the stuff going on in the stream while also playing a video game. The thing is, most of them are using a stream deck, and while they’re great for gamers, they’ve got lots of benefits for non-gamers, too.

What Is a Stream Deck?

A stream deck is piece of hardware that boasts a set of physical keys that can be customized to perform various... Read more]]> https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-is-stream-deck/feed/ 0 What Is a Mini PC and Should You Buy One? https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-is-mini-pc/ https://www.maketecheasier.com/what-is-mini-pc/#respond Tue, 14 Jun 2022 15:25:00 +0000 https://admin.maketecheasier.com/?post_type=pitch&p=491193

If you’re in the market for a new computer, you might find yourself a bit overwhelmed when contemplating all the options available on the market. But before you rush out and purchase another laptop, stop and consider if a mini PC would be better suited to your needs. In a work-from-home environment, these miniature versions of powerful PCs could be the answer for a lot of folks.

What Are Mini PCs

Mini PCs are exactly that: scaled-down versions of desktop computers. They come in a variety of sizes and offer unique advantages, as well as some drawbacks.

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