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Screen magnification with multiple monitor support? (self.Blind)
submitted by MostlyBlindGamer
I'm looking for a screen magnification solution for Windows with support for multiple monitors. One feature I'd like is to zoom in only on one display, while keeping the other one at 100%.
Is there anything of there that can do that? Preferably I'd like something that's free (maybe open source so I can contribute as well) or fairly cheap.
Is there anything of there that can do that? Preferably I'd like something that's free (maybe open source so I can contribute as well) or fairly cheap.
dmazzoni 5 points 5y ago
ZoomText can do this. I'd suggest you get a free trial and try it out just so you know what's out there first.
I'm not aware of anything free. Is there any chance you're eligible for any resources that might help you pay for a ZoomText license? For example your company or school might buy it for you.
I'm not aware of anything free. Is there any chance you're eligible for any resources that might help you pay for a ZoomText license? For example your company or school might buy it for you.
MostlyBlindGamer [OP] 1 points 5y ago
That sure looks impressive.
I suppose I'll have to look into that.
I suppose I'll have to look into that.
SailorJimP 2 points 4y ago
zoomtext does exactly that, and I use it every day and like it. But it's expensive and it cripples almost any app with which it cohabits the PC. It's the best of programs, and the worst of programs.
MostlyBlindGamer [OP] 1 points 4y ago
I've yet to bite the bullet, but it really does look like it's the best option.
What do you mean about crippling other apps?
What do you mean about crippling other apps?
GreatSunJester 2 points 5y ago
Coming into this a few days late, but as already mentioned ZoomText does multi-monitor very well. Another option is SuperNova, though it's price is the same as ZoomText. MAGic is also a good magnifier, but it is being phased out of existence.
Over the years I have tested every "free" magnification program I have come across and find them all to just be variations on abilities of Microsoft Magnifier.
Over the years I have tested every "free" magnification program I have come across and find them all to just be variations on abilities of Microsoft Magnifier.
MostlyBlindGamer [OP] 1 points 5y ago
That's pretty much where my research left me.
I wish there were some open source projects in this field. Are your aware of any projects in the general accessibility field? Maybe there's somebody I could get in touch with.
I wish there were some open source projects in this field. Are your aware of any projects in the general accessibility field? Maybe there's somebody I could get in touch with.
GreatSunJester 2 points 5y ago
Sorry no, I have not even heard anyone thinking about this.
MostlyBlindGamer [OP] 1 points 5y ago
Ok, thanks anyway.
jrs12 2 points 5y ago
If you are school age, your school can purchase zoom text for you with federal quota funds. If you are working age, the office of vocational rehabilitation may purchase it for you for work... in the United States for both.
MostlyBlindGamer [OP] 1 points 5y ago
I'm actually off work for a while
My situation degraded significantly, but I'm waiting for a surgery that should get me back up and running.
I'm in that kind of weird limbo where I don't really *need* any of this (in an official capacity), but it would help my daily life go a little smoother. At the same time, I'd rather save the $600 for medical expenses and whatnot.
My situation degraded significantly, but I'm waiting for a surgery that should get me back up and running.
I'm in that kind of weird limbo where I don't really *need* any of this (in an official capacity), but it would help my daily life go a little smoother. At the same time, I'd rather save the $600 for medical expenses and whatnot.
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