Install nvm and Node.js on Ubuntu WSL with NVDA
Install Node Version Manager on Ubuntu running in WSL, then use it to install the latest Node.js LTS. Demonstrated with the NVDA screen reader.
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Alias Your Commands in Bash on WSL Ubuntu
How I create a Bash alias in my .bashrc file on WSL Ubuntu, using NVDA and Visual Studio Code.
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Install WSL and Ubuntu on Windows the Modern Way
A step-by-step guide to installing WSL and Ubuntu from PowerShell, confirming WSL 2, and preparing Ubuntu for development.
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Wrapping a Harness Around Your AI Coding Agent
How I use CLAUDE.md, AGENTS.md, skills, hooks, and checks to make AI coding agents follow repeatable engineering rules.
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Open a File Fast in VS Code Without a Mouse
A quick VS Code tip for jumping straight to any file with the keyboard, using Quick Open.
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Open Any GitHub Repo in VS Code in Your Browser with NVDA
A walkthrough of finding a project on GitHub and opening it in VS Code right inside the browser, navigated with the NVDA screen reader.
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Fold Code in VS Code to Read Big Files Easier
A quick VS Code tip for folding all the code in a file so you can understand its structure, using only the keyboard.
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Resources I Use to Learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
Eight resources I use to learn HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, with a note on using each one with a screen reader.
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Python Fundamentals for Beginners
A beginner-friendly look at the basics of Python, covering variables, data types, collections, and operations, with code examples.
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My Development Environment on Windows with a Screen Reader
How I use Windows, NVDA, VS Code, WSL 2, and Ubuntu for software development.
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NVDA Settings for Coding
The three NVDA settings I change when I write code, and why each one matters.
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Software Engineering with a Screen Reader
How blind and visually impaired software engineers read code, navigate tools, and work with development teams.