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Blind MacBook user runs fine without a screen
Original: One day I stupidly lifted my MacBook Air M1 up by the screen. Busted the pixels. Screenless? Fine for me, as I use Voice
A blind MacBook Air M1 user cracked the display after lifting the laptop by its screen, but says being screenless is no problem because they rely on Apple's VoiceOver screen reader. The practical sticking point is QR codes, which normally require seeing the screen; they describe working around this without buying an external monitor, sparking discussion about accessible computing.
Why now: The clever workaround shows how blind users navigate problems sighted people assume need a working screen.
Evidence
- One day I stupidly lifted my MacBook Air M1 up by the screen. Busted the pixels. Screenless? Fine for me, as I use VoiceOver. But what to do when a service or app is asking me to scan a QR code on my screen? Purchase an external monitor (fixed or portable)? Nope. I take a… · goldberry@tweesecake.social · 3
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