Animouse

Among the digital revolution's numerous offspring, a notable category is that of accessibility programs. These allow users with various disabilities to reap the benefits of using computers and one such valuable tool is Animouse.

Specifically, the application allows its users to move the mouse pointer around with their heads and is, thus, best employed by people with motor or dexterity disabilities. The program is very easy to install and run, as the only requirement is the presence of a web camera.

The application relies on this device to establish tracking points, detect motion and, ultimately, move the cursor around. If the hardware is connected and properly configured, the program automatically detects the face and assigns trackers.

If incorrect matches have been made, users can employ a keyboard shortcut (Ctrl + 'A') to browse between detected trackers. However, the program can also run desktop elements, not just move the mouse cursor around.

Configuring this setting requires only that users define a hover timer. Once one rests the pointer (i.e. his head) over a certain desktop object, the application will automatically interpret this action as a mouse click. One of the great features derived from this latter situation is that one can adjust how the program handles hovering actions. For example, one can configure the application to issue a right click or left click command, as well as a 'move item around' action, similar to drag and drop operations.

In conclusion, Animouse is an asset for anyone who seeks an alternative method of moving the mouse pointer. The program can be especially useful to people with motor or dexterity disabilities, and one can also configure the application to interpret hovering actions as single left or right clicks, as well as double clicks.