Community Tech Network Community Tech Network
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Our Numbers & Reporting
    • CTN History
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Partners
    • Funders
    • Contact Us
  • TRAININGS & EVENTS
    • Events
    • Capacity Building
    • Online Courses
    • – Trainer Training
    • – Manager Training
    • – Specialized Training
    • Customized Training Packages
    • Technology Class Curriculum
    • Direct Services
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • WORK WITH US
    • Partner with Us
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer
      • Become a Digital Coach
      • Volunteer Heroes
      • Volunteer Application
      • Corporate Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Request a Digital Coach
    • Online Activity Calendar
    • SF Connected Calendar
    • Affordable Connectivity Program
    • Research & Case Studies
  • NEWS & STORIES
    • Videos
    • Newsletters
    • CTN In the News
    • Spotlight Stories
      • Volunteer Spotlights
      • Learner Spotlights
      • Partner Spotlights
      • Funder Spotlights
      • Staff Spotlights
    • CTN Advocacy
    • Sign up for CTN eNews
  • Donate
Community Tech Network Community Tech Network
  • Home
  • About Us
    • Mission, Vision & Values
    • Our Numbers & Reporting
    • CTN History
    • Staff
    • Board
    • Partners
    • Funders
    • Contact Us
  • TRAININGS & EVENTS
    • Events
    • Capacity Building
    • Online Courses
    • – Trainer Training
    • – Manager Training
    • – Specialized Training
    • Customized Training Packages
    • Technology Class Curriculum
    • Direct Services
    • Frequently Asked Questions
  • WORK WITH US
    • Partner with Us
    • Jobs
    • Volunteer
      • Become a Digital Coach
      • Volunteer Heroes
      • Volunteer Application
      • Corporate Volunteering
  • Resources
    • Request a Digital Coach
    • Online Activity Calendar
    • SF Connected Calendar
    • Affordable Connectivity Program
    • Research & Case Studies
  • NEWS & STORIES
    • Videos
    • Newsletters
    • CTN In the News
    • Spotlight Stories
      • Volunteer Spotlights
      • Learner Spotlights
      • Partner Spotlights
      • Funder Spotlights
      • Staff Spotlights
    • CTN Advocacy
    • Sign up for CTN eNews
  • Donate
Sep 02
digital devices

5 Ways to Make Digital Devices Easier to Use for Seniors

  • September 2, 2016
  • General

4. Make Text High-Contrast

Displaying text in high contrast is another effective way to improve readability for seniors. You can create this effect on iOS devices by going to Settings > General > Accessibility > Invert Colorts and setting the switch to On.

ios-invert-colors

On devices running Android 5.0 Lollipop and higher, activate color inversion by checking the box in Settings > Accessibility > Inverted rendering.

android-invert-colors

Enable high contrast on Windows computers by pressing the Windows key + U, clicking Set up High Contrast, and checking the box next to Turn on or off High Contrast.

windows-high-contrast

Once high contrast is enabled, pressing Left Shift + Left Alt + PrtScr toggles color inversion on and off. If the senior is using a laptop, the Fn key may also be required in the key-press combination.

Additionally, you can install Google’s High Contrast browser extension in Chrome to invert the colors of webpages, without the need to adjust system settings.

chrome-high-contrast

Once the extension is installed, enable the effect by clicking the icon next to the address bar and then setting the switch to On. Another way is to press Shift + Alt + F11.

Related

  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Reddit
  • Pinterest
  • Google+
  • LinkedIn
  • E-Mail

Comments are closed.

CTN Stories

  • Videos
  • Newsletters
  • CTN In the News
  • Volunteer Spotlights
  • Learner Spotlights
  • Partner Spotlights
  • Funder Spotlights
  • CTN Advocacy

Stay Connected with CTN by signing up for our email list.

Recent Posts

  • Community Tech Network: Empowering Organizations to Deliver Sustainable Digital Inclusion Programs 
  • CTN Capacity Building Recognized by National Digital Inclusion Alliance
  • Don’t Miss CTN’s End-of-Year Webinar: The Gift of Digital Inclusion!
  • How Learning Technology Helped Mary P. with Her Depression During Chemotherapy
  • Using Technology in Rural Areas: Liz B.’s Story

Follow us on Facebook

🌐✨ Kickstart the New Year with "Teaching Internet Safety & Responsibility"Make 2025 the year you empower learners to navigate technology responsibly, safely, and respectfully! 💻🙌📖 What you'll learn in this course:✅ Strategies for teaching internet safety, password security, and media literacy✅ Tools to promote responsible and respectful online behavior✅ Adult learning principles to engage diverse learners💡 Build the skills to bridge the #DigitalDivide and inspire digital citizenship in your community.👉 Enroll now and make an impact: ow.ly/n1SW50UsjNb#DigitalInclusion #InternetSafety #NewYearGoals ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

🌄💻 Broadband: The Key to a Rural Resurgence!High-speed internet is transforming rural communities, attracting businesses, creating jobs, and helping people put down roots. 🏠✨📊 Did you know?Counties with high broadband adoption see:✅ 213% higher business growth 📈✅ 44% higher GDP growth 💵✅ 18% higher per capita income 🏡The digital divide is holding many communities back, but together we can power a brighter, connected future for rural America. 💡➡️ Read how broadband can unlock rural potential: ow.ly/OuRp50UoMM5#DigitalInclusion #ruralresurgence #BroadbandForAll ... See MoreSee Less
View on Facebook
· Share

Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Linked In Share by Email

Community Tech Network believes that access to the Internet is a human right and that those without the skills to use a computer are at risk of social and economic disadvantage.

Contact Us

San Francisco Office
1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102

General Questions
inquiries@communitytechnetwork.org
855-983-0318

Press
press@communitytechnetwork.org
855-983-0318 x 3636
Press Kit

Explore job opportunities with CTN

Frequently Asked Questions

Send us a note:

©2024 Community Tech Network. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Proudly powered by WordPress Hosted by Pressable
 

    We use cookies to ensure that we give you the best experience on our website. If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it.OkPrivacy policy