Work by Speech

Work by Speech, a groundbreaking tool developed by Mikołaj Magowski, has revolutionized how people interact with their computers. The latest version, 2.2, falls under the category of Office Tools and specifically in Document management. Perfectly sized at just 2.9 MB, it boasts an array of powerful features focused on efficient work on a computer by speech alone.

Designed for those with permanent or temporary disabilities, as well as those keen on avoiding repetitive stress injuries or simply looking to boost productivity, this program offers remarkable voice command functionalities. Users can effortlessly switch between applications and manage common actions with built-in voice commands. Additionally, the software supports custom voice commands management and even macro recording for more complex tasks.

With fast and repeatable mouse control by speech, along with a customizable mousegrid, users can enjoy pinpoint control without ever touching a mouse. The application's very low processor and memory usage ensures it runs smoothly on any Windows 10 or 11 machine equipped with a microphone. Currently, it is available in the English language only, but rest assured, users will receive free updates regularly.

Notably, before the program can recognize your speech with high accuracy, users must complete at least two voice training sessions, each taking around 7 minutes. Detailed instructions for this can be found in the user guide located in the help section.

For anyone wanting to control their computer through voice commands, the ability to switch to Chrome, open Photoshop, close that, show desktop, and much more, Work by Speech is an essential tool that can be easily downloaded. It's particularly beneficial for people who are paralyzed in both hands, those who have broken both hands in an accident, or anyone seeking to decrease the chance of developing repetitive stress injuries.

Pros:

• Allows full control of a computer by speech alone.
• Customizable voice commands and mouse control.
• Very low resource usage, ensuring smooth operation.
• Regular and free updates.

Cons:

• Available only in English.
• Requires completion of voice training for optimal accuracy.

Discover how Work by Speech can empower you with quite a few unique and free features that could change how you interact with your PC.

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