Alright, let’s talk about this “accessibility blockautorefresh” thing. Now, I ain’t no fancy computer person, but I’ll tell ya what I know, the way I understand it.
First off, this “a11y” thing. Sounds like a secret code, right? Well, it ain’t. It just means “accessibility,” makin’ things easier for folks who need a little help usin’ the internet. You know, like my old eyes need bigger print sometimes. They got these smart folks who make rules for websites, so everyone can use ’em, even if they can’t see or hear so good.
Now, this “blockautorefresh” part, that’s somethin’ else. Have you ever been readin’ somethin’ on the computer, and all of a sudden, the page just jumps and changes on ya? Drives ya nuts, right? Well, that’s what this “autorefresh” is. The website decides to reload itself, and you lose your place. Especially bad if you got bad eyes, or a shaky hand. It takes a long time to adjust back, and sometime you just missed some thing you are reading.
So, this “*” thing, it’s like a switch. You flip it on, and the website can’t just reload itself whenever it feels like it. You get to decide when the page refreshes. That’s good, right? You get to stay in control. Keeps things steady for ya.
Now, how do you find this switch? Well, it’s in somethin’ called the “config” on this “Firefox” thing. Firefox is like a window to the internet, see? And the config is like the back room where all the settings are.
You gotta type in “about:config” in the address bar. That’s like the mailbox at the top of the page. Then you gotta search for “*.” It’s like lookin’ for a needle in a haystack, but they got a search box to make it easier.
Once you find it, you gotta change the value to “true.” True means on, false means off. It’s like a light switch. You flip it on, and the autorefresh stops botherin’ ya.
But here’s the thing, some folks at work, they need that autorefresh. Their computer programs need it to work right. So, they gotta turn it off sometimes. It’s a pain, havin’ to switch it back and forth every day. But that’s the problem with them fancy application, they just got their own minds.
So, what’s the big deal?
Well, for folks who need things to stay put on the screen, it’s a big deal. It makes the internet easier to use, more friendly, you know? It gives you control, so you can read at your own pace, without the page jumpin’ around on ya. And if you are old and eyes are not very good, or hands are shaky, it’s even more important. Because every time the page reloads, you have to spend another 5-10 minutes to adjust your eyes or find your mouse place.
- It’s about accessibility. Makin’ the internet usable for everyone.
- It’s about control. You get to decide when the page reloads.
- It’s about makin’ things easier for folks who need it. Especially people with disabilities.
Now, I ain’t sayin’ I know everything about this computer stuff. But I know what makes sense. And stoppin’ that jumpy page thing, that makes a whole lot of sense to me. It’s just like anythin’ else in life, you gotta make things work for ya, not against ya.
So, if you are getting annoyed by some jumpy pages, try this switch, and see if it makes your life easier. It is not gonna hurt your computer, and maybe it just solves a big problem for you. If you don’t know how to do it, just ask a young people. They seems to know all this computer stuff.
And one last thing, don’t be afraid of them computer things. They might seem complicated, but there’s always a way to make ’em work for ya. You just gotta find it, that’s all.
Tags: accessibility, blockautorefresh, Firefox, settings, a11y, web browsing, internet, user control, disability, WCAG
