What type of device do you have?

Choose the category that best describes your device.

Which brand?

Laptops, desktops, and other devices

Free tools exist for Windows, Mac, and Linux — try those first.

Windows includes Narrator built in at no cost, and NVDA is a free, open-source screen reader. Mac includes VoiceOver built in. Linux includes Orca. On a modern machine, these will give you a better experience than ReadForce.

ReadForce is only worth considering on a desktop or laptop if a specific constraint applies: you cannot install software, the machine is too old to run modern screen readers, or you need an emergency fallback.

When ReadForce does make sense on a computer

  • Plug & Play Any machine with an HDMI output — works instantly
  • Locked-down Cannot install NVDA or Narrator is disabled by policy
  • Legacy hardware Machine too old to run modern screen readers
  • Emergency OS failed to boot — BIOS or pre-boot error screen visible

Non-computer devices with display outputs

ReadForce also works with any device that produces a display signal — not just computers. Kiosks, ATMs, ticketing machines, lab instruments, industrial equipment, medical devices, and similar systems often have HDMI output ports intended for external monitors. ReadForce can read their screens without any modification to the device.

Using an older machine with only a VGA port?

VGA requires additional hardware but may be workable. Read about VGA support, the workarounds, and the known limitations →