Screen Reader for Google Chrome
This extension provides aid for the visually impaired people.
What is Screen Reader for Google Chrome?
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Summary
The extensions allow you to click on a text on a web page to read it aloud using the built-in text-to-speech (TTS) service. You can configure which TTS service to use by clicking on the extension's icon and selecting your favorite voice from the configuration dialog.
It is a Google Hackathon 2012 in Warsaw, Poland, Chrome extension. Each operating system has a text-to-speech service, so consider using them first.
If you need a new feature or spot an issue, you can report it on my GitHub page. I will respond as soon as possible. Remember that it is a side project, and I may have other priorities. But I will try to help as much as I can.
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Pros
- Works on certain pages
- Can improve English reading skills
- Underlines the text to be read
Cons
- Doesn't work on all pages
- Choppy and cuts out partway through a paragraph
- Doesn't read everything
Most mentioned
- Doesn't work
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Safety
Risk impact
Screen Reader for Google Chrome is relatively safe to use as it requires very minimum permissions.
Risk likelihood
Screen Reader for Google Chrome is probably trust-worthy. Prefer other publishers if available. Exercise caution when installing this extension.
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