There are ways to track your Mac laptop and pinpoint its location on a map for easier retrieval — or for reporting to the authorities. Let’s go over how to track for your Mac.
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Microsoft Replacing Cortana with Alexa in Skype
As of April 30, the Cortana bot will no longer be a part of Skype.
Lanzhou University to Launch Online Braille Platform
A Chinese University will launch an online braille platform with a translation function to make it easier for the blind and visually impaired to read what they want, authorities said Thursday.
Apple Launches FaceTime ‘Eavesdropping’ Bug?
Apple has acknowledged a flaw in its FaceTime software that allowed for brief eavesdropping, even if the recipient did not pick up.
In some cases the target iPhone could send video without the receiver’s knowledge.
The company said it had developed a fix and an update would be rolled out this week.
New Accessibility Rules Coming to Video Games This Year
A waiver offering video games temporary exemption from the Communications and Video Accessibility Act of 2010 has expired, meaning that games released after the expiration date of December 31, 2018, have a set of new communication-focused rules to keep in mind to stay on the up-and-up with the Federal Communications Commission and dodge potential fines.
Skype Updates Accessibility with Latest Version
Microsoft has released updates for their new Skype v8 app for desktop devices including Windows and Mac systems. The company says it has made the new changes to improve the app’s accessibility features. Here’s the full list:
Apple Awarded Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award for Efforts in Accessibility
The Center for Hearing and Communication awarded Apple the Eleanor Roosevelt Humanitarian Award for its efforts toward creating accessible products and technologies for people living with disabilities.
How to Turn On or Off Audio Descriptions in Amazon’s Prime Video
Audio Descriptions narrate information about actions, characters, scene changes, on-screen text, and other visual content.
Blue Light from Smartphones and Tablets Accelerating Blindness, According to Study
Researchers from The University of Toledo studied the impact of blue light — which comes from the sun as well as digital devices — on our eyes.
How to Reset Your Dropbox Password
As long as you remember your password, you can sign in to dropbox.com and change your password through your account settings.
If you can’t sign in to your Dropbox account, a quick way to reset your password is to visit the Forgot password page. You can also try one of the methods below.
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