Category: Technology

Technology

  • Notes about the computerized ATA exam

    Notes about the computerized ATA exam

    I just wrapped up my first time as a proctor for the American Translators Association certification exam. Everything went pretty well, no one violated the rules  or caused any trouble; but as I watched everyone working so hard on their exams, I thought it might be good to share some suggestions about how to give…

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  • Arabic on the Kindle Voyage

    Arabic on the Kindle Voyage

    With a better font and right-alignment, Arabic will be ready for prime time on Kindle!

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  • Some Tech Notes

    I know almost everything I’ve posted lately has been reblogs, and I’m a bit sorry about that. I’d love to put up more unique content. My life is about to get even busier, so I don’t know if that will change. But today, I’d like to share a couple of tech notes. First, one of…

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  • Arabic writers, why so bold?

    Arabic writers, why so bold? I have a bit of a rant. First, I would like you to do me a favor and go visit this page: http://goo.gl/lyylAu. It is a technology blog in Arabic. Even if you can’t read it, please just take a look. Now, trot along with me to another page, this…

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  • Why I still don’t use Translation Memory

    I recently received an email asking me about an article I wrote in 2005 titled Why I Don’t Use Translation Memory. First, they wanted to know if I had changed my mind, and second, if there was any more I had to say on the topic.

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