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How Does Dragon Software Work? Speech Recognition Explained

A magical robot that listens to what you say and types it for you on your computer screen – it sounds a little too good to be true, doesn’t it? Well, it’s not – that is the world that we live in now! Having been a Dragon supplier for 25 years, we are often asked […]

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August 21, 2023
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DMO Not Transferring Text: How to Fix It

When you are using Dragon Medical One by Nuance Communications, you might find that the text does not transfer into specific text fields. If this is happening to you, our engineers recommend trying this simple fix… Text Transfer Method If DMO not transferring text, go to the Text Input settings under Options in your DMO […]

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August 1, 2023
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Dragon For Mac: Is it possible? What are the options?

To put it bluntly, no there isn’t a version of Dragon speech recognition that was designed nor accredited for use on a Mac computer. There did use to be, but due to a gap in the standard in comparison to the Windows version it was discontinued in 2018. However, the reality is that there are […]

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June 5, 2023
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10 facts everyone should know about speech recognition

Do you ever feel completely overwhelmed or in the dark when it comes to technology? It’s understandable if so, what with all of the jargon and complexities. As speech recognition software providers, we spend a lot of our time explaining the technology and most importantly, we try to make it simple and straightforward to understand. […]

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February 15, 2023
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Is speech recognition secure? Everything you need to know about Dragon

Security is priority when it comes to businesses considering new technology these days; and with scams and data-breaches writhe, it should be! Speech recognition is no exception. In fact, when we speak to people inquiring about Dragon, “is it safe?” is one of the top questions our team is asked. We get it, your businesses, […]

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July 8, 2022
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Dragon upgrade: Save £660 when you swap to Dragon Medical One!

As some of you may know, Dragon Medical Practice Edition is now unavailable to purchase and will be end of life as of 2023 – This means it will no longer be supported nor will any fixes/updates be made. The response to Dragon Medical One’s improved accuracy, flexibility and speed has been excellent and clients […]

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January 10, 2022
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Best Voice-to-Text Apps for Smartphones

Smartphone dictation: Convenient, cost-effective and a great productivity tool; but as it becomes more popular it begs the question: Which are the best voice-to-text apps? Whilst the likes of Siri and Google are appealing, with in-built in speech recognition and no price tag, they pose damaging threats when used for business purposes. These free engines […]

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October 15, 2021
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Using Dragon with Read&Write by TextHelp

Read&Write by TextHelp is software that aims to support those with Dyslexia and other learning difficulties. More specifically, TextHelp’s Read&Write assists users with grammar, punctuation and white display backgrounds – Allowing them to choose the colour of their computer’s background to better suit their needs (many people with Dyslexia struggle to read from contrasting backgrounds, […]

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October 4, 2021
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Dragon Medical Practice Edition End-of-Life Announcement

Some of you will be aware of the new cloud-based, medical version of Dragon released by Nuance back in 2019: Dragon Medical One. This offering has been incredibly popular with various healthcare organisations making the swap to enjoy increased accuracy, easier installation and more flexible use on various computers. As a result of wanting to […]

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September 13, 2021
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Dragon Microphone Help: How to Select the Correct Device

Dragon microphones – They’re a key part of using Dragon speech recognition successfully. The right microphone can improve accuracy, allow you to dictate away from your desk and promote a better ergonomic setup. However, setting up the correct microphone to begin using Dragon and how to select a different microphone device are two of the […]

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July 19, 2021
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