Instead of getting coke-bottle glasses, what software is out there to zoom in on a portion of the screen?
Edit:
The platform can be Windows, but something for anywhere is nice too...
Instead of getting coke-bottle glasses, what software is out there to zoom in on a portion of the screen?
Edit:
The platform can be Windows, but something for anywhere is nice too...
SysInternals ZoomIt from Microsoft is nice and easy.
Try it out:
http://live.sysinternals.com/ZoomIt.exe
What operating system? Vista has one built in, it is called Magnifier and it is in Accessories, Ease of Access.
If you need a lot of magnification because your legally blind or close to it check these products out. There expensive but better then the free alternatives. http://www.aisquared.com/zoomtext http://freedomscientific.com/downloads/magic/MAGic-whats-new.asp#Enhancements
Windows specifically, but I could use something anywhere.
On a Mac: Opt-Cmd-plus (well, actually: the equal sign, without any Shift) and Opt-Cmd-minus.
(Opt-Cmd-8 disables and re-enables this option. Mac developers who need to see the actual pixels rather than smooth zooming, can use Pixie as included with the Developer Tools.)
Windows comes with its own magnifier. If you're using Vista, type "Magnifier" into your search-apps bar to begin using it.
If you are really partially sighted, and need more than just a slight bit of help, Zoomtext by AI Squared is one of the best commercial products at around $600. Also includes an optional screen reader. I have been using it for about 15 years and highly recommend it.