Windows Magnifier vs. Zoomtext | Tech Connect Live

Zoomtext is a powerful software for those who want more than what Microsoft's built-in screen reader can provide. Join Cory and Luke for this, the first Tech Connect Live of 2023! We will be taking a look at how the built-in Window's Magnifier stacks up against Freedom Scientific's Zoom Text. Explore the features, costs and benefits of investing in Zoom Text!

Windows really upped its game with Windows 10, introducing a number of great accessibility features for people with vision loss. But is Windows' accessibility good enough at this point that we don't need 3rd party options anymore? Freedom Scientific sure don't think so and have a number of great features in Zoomtext to prove why. Find out how both these solutions stack up against each other in this action-packed episode!

0:00 Start
1:25 Jokes
4:34 3rd Party Magnification Options
9:50 Introduction
16:50 Font Smoothing
19:35 2023 Update includes Tether View
28:40 No Mac Books?
34:10 Zoomy AI Voice
37:50 LibreOffice + general compatibility
41:35 Downsides and Issues with ZoomText
45:30 Microsoft Windows Magnifier Overview
53:50 Closing Thoughts and Recommendations

We look forward to seeing you next Thursday, January 19th at 11:00 AM CST for the latest exciting installment of Vision Forward's Tech Connect!

Join us for all the usual fun and insightful commentary and REMEMBER! We love community engagement and participation on this show, so make sure to come prepared with your questions, comments, and (most importantly) jokes!

We look forward to seeing you then!
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