Safer Internet Day is a yearly event that raises awareness and provides solutions for making the internet and online spaces a safer and more positive experience for everyone, with an emphasis on children and young people. Internet safety education has improved a lot over the…

One of the main reasons that I am skeptical to try new devices or devices made by brands I’m not familiar with is because my brain condition can have a tremendous impact on how well I am able to use the device, or if I…

Recently, I received a question from a teacher who was nervous about having their student (who has an unidentified disability) taking virtual classes, as they do not know a lot about troubleshooting assistive technology or supporting students with technical issues. They were wondering what the…

A couple of months ago, one of my friends with low vision was trying to troubleshoot their iPad and needed to call Apple to figure out how to resolve an issue. They were nervous about calling though, because they didn’t want to wait on hold…

As an assistive technology user with low vision, I often run into bugs and other issues with various mainstream technology products, including Microsoft Office. After spending years trying to find workarounds and hoping Microsoft could read minds and solve problems, I learned about the Feedback…

One day while I was interning at a major technology company, I turned on my computer to discover that about half of my program icons had disappeared on my home screen, but were still visible in high contrast mode. I asked another employee to take…

One of the questions I received at a talk I gave on important technology skills to have before college was about email organization strategies and how to keep up with email. It’s important to know how to keep email organized, especially in college, and I…

Ten surprising facts about college campus wifi, from an IT major

Many years ago, I used to find talking to any and all technical support numbers to be a frustrating experience. In many cases, the person on the other end of the line was unable to see what was on my screen, and because I have…

How to protect your data and settings in case your iPad suddenly fries on a Friday night.

Balancing security and accessibility, an IT major’s guide to improving your passwords