Virtual Magnifying Glass

Workers Collection offers a software package that adds a virtual magnifying glass to your computer. Microsoft offers a similar product that is already built in to Windows (Start, Programs, Accessories, Accessibility, Magnifier), but both the freeware version as well as Magnifying Glass Pro offer a few options that are superior to the version packed in the product that comes with your computer.

When active, Magnifying Glass zooms in on whatever the mouse cursor is hovering over. In addition to increasing viewing ability with size, the contrast of the screen can be controlled. The Pro version adds even more features and cleans up a few programming issues. Take a quick tour of the program and view screen shots on their website.

This program, especially the free version, can be a great thing to refer your customers to if they are having problems viewing their computer screens or can be used as part of an adaptive equipment package sold to your customer to make the computer accessible. The Pro version is reasonably priced at $24.95 and for a very limited time can be had for free from Giveaway of the Day blog.