Throughout my life I've been both lazy and hyperactive. Often times, I preferred the lazy way of getting things done if it creates the same result.
I actually found some software that once coordinated with my natural speaking patterns and vocal range works quite well. The software is called Dragon Naturally Speaking and it does work.
I actually found some software that once coordinated with my natural speaking patterns and vocal range works quite well. The software is called Dragon Naturally Speaking and it does work.
The current version available of this software can be trained to function at peak efficiency levels of approximately 90 to 98%. So what does this mean? It means if you're lazy or a bad typist you're in luck. Once you install this software it gives you an opportunity to read selected entries into its database that are then evaluated for tonal range, rhythm pattern, accents, irregular vocalizations and more.
I have a slight lisp, and the software works brilliantly even with that problem.
I have a slight lisp, and the software works brilliantly even with that problem.
If you are pressed for time to train your software you can simply read the sections on business e-mails and memos (these take only a few minutes). Or if you are so inclined, you can read longer passages for training. After the software records your reading of the material, this software then takes a few minutes to associate patterns and create a profile.
What is interesting about this software, is that the faster you speak to it and the longer and more technical the sentences are - the higher the success rate of its accuracy since it actually compares positional wording, phrases and references.
I use it with my Microsoft Word software to compose rather long and technical, business papers that are a necessity in completing a recent MBA.
I use it with my Microsoft Word software to compose rather long and technical, business papers that are a necessity in completing a recent MBA.
Dragon Naturally Speaking software is well worth the approximate $30 -$50 that this software costs.
Oh, by the way, did I mention it also can be trained to open up all your other software on your computer and then run the software? Or that it can be trained to ignore background noises or the TV, will surf the Internet by your voice input directions and can have multiple profiles for many users?
Isn't it great when something works very well indeed?
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