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Accessibility

· 13 checks — Landmarks, headings, alt text, forms, and link quality rolled into one auditable list.
SCORE
63
GRADE
D
FIX
3
REVIEW
7
PASS
3
INFO
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Checks
13
3 PASS 7 REVIEW 3 FIX
D
Dark Mode Support
Action
Theme color only
FIX
Theme color only
Info::
Theme-color present but no dark variant
A theme-color is set but no dark-specific variant was found. The browser toolbar may not adapt for dark mode users.
Got: #ffffff
Info::
No dark mode signals detected
Consider adding CSS with @media (prefers-color-scheme: dark) and <meta name='color-scheme' content='light dark'>.
Info::
Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles
External CSS files may contain prefers-color-scheme rules not visible to this scan.
Dark ModePartial Dark Mode
color-scheme meta Not set Dark theme-color Not set CSS indicators Not detected

Detection limited to meta tags and inline styles.

D
Print Stylesheet
Action
No print styles
FIX
No print styles
Info::
No print-specific styles detected
When users print this page, they get the screen layout including navigation and non-essential elements. Add @media print rules to hide navigation and optimize layout for paper.
Print Stylesheet No Print Styles
Print stylesheet Not found Inline @media print Not detected
F
Navigation UX
Action
No navigation patterns
FIX
No navigation patterns
Info::
5 navigation landmark(s) detected
Info::
No breadcrumbs, search, or skip link detected
These navigation aids help users orient themselves and find content efficiently, especially on large sites.
Breadcrumbs
Search
Skip Link
Labeled Navigation 5 <nav> element(s)
Back to Top
Hamburger Menu
Sticky Navigation Cannot reliably detect (CSS-based)
1 of 6 testable patterns navigation patterns detected. Limited navigation support. Consider adding breadcrumbs, search, and skip link.
B
Landmark Structure
25 landmarks
REVIEW
25 landmarks
Info::
<main> landmark present
Info::
5 <nav> landmark(s) found
Warning::
3 of 5 <nav> elements are unlabeled
Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.
Warning::
Skip navigation link is missing (WCAG 2.4.1)
Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.
Page Structure — as a screen reader sees it
BANNER header NAV "Primary" MAIN ASIDE "Site menu" CONTENTINFO footer

Multiple navigations need aria-label to distinguish them for screen readers.

Why this matters

Some <nav> elements lack aria-label — screen-reader users hear 'navigation' multiple times with no way to distinguish them.

Learn more

When a page has multiple <nav> regions (primary, footer, breadcrumb), each needs aria-label or aria-labelledby. AT users navigate by landmark; identical 'navigation' announcements force them to enter each one to discover purpose.

Source: WAI-ARIA Authoring Practices

Add a skip link as the first focusable element so keyboard users can bypass repeated navigation.

Why this matters

Without a skip-nav link, keyboard users tab through every nav item before reaching content — every page, every visit.

Learn more

WCAG 2.4.1 (Bypass Blocks) requires a mechanism to skip past repeated content. The standard implementation is a 'Skip to main content' link that's the first focusable element, visually hidden until focused. Three lines of HTML + four of CSS.

Source: WCAG 2.1 SC 2.4.1

B
Heading Hierarchy
70 headings
REVIEW
70 headings
Critical::
No H1 heading found
Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.
  • H2 Topics
  • H2 Latest from today
  • H3 With John Ternus as CEO, expect Apple’s platforms to proliferate
  • H3 AI-ready skills are not what you think
  • H3 AI is finally delivering productivity — for remote employees
  • H3 Apple CEO Tim Cook stepping down, to be replaced by John Ternus
  • H3 Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started
  • H3 Can Microsoft really meet its carbon-negative goal by 2030?
  • H3 Nvidia’s Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: ‘A wild ride’
  • H3 How to build your own AI agents with Google Workspace Studio
  • H3 Google’s new AI app is a glimpse of the future
  • H2 IT in-depth
  • H3 You can now test and compare AI models on LinkedIn
  • H3 Global RAM shortage appears set to continue through 2027
  • H3 Adobe Summit 2026: How Adobe hopes to redesign marketing and creativity with AI
  • H3 Is this where Apple Silicon will be in 5 years?
  • H3 Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build?
  • H3 World ID expands its ‘proof of human’ vision for the AI era
  • H3 Microsoft's Patch Tuesday updates: Keeping up with the latest fixes
  • H3 Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday release for April is a whopper
  • H3 IPv6 may briefly have accounted for more than half of internet traffic
  • H3 Robot Zuckerberg shows how IT can free up CEOs’ time
  • H3 UK wants to build sovereign AI — with just 0.08% of OpenAI’s market cap
  • H3 How to think about Apple Business
  • H2 Today in Tech
  • H3 How AI’s Data Explosion is Reshaping Enterprise Storage Strategies
  • H3 Why Social Media Liability Verdicts Matter for Enterprise Risk, Brand Safety, and AI Strategy
  • H3 How Pittsburgh Airport modernized its IT for smarter operations
  • H3 Glasses-free 3D Again? How AI, New Displays Could Revive a Failed Technology
  • H2 Internet culture
  • H3 Connecting the dots on the ‘attachment economy’
  • H2 2-Minute Tech Briefing
  • H3 Surface Prices Surge, IBM DEI Settlement, Apple Business | Ep. 73
  • H3 Anthropic Ruling, AI ROI Failures, Hacker Identified Globally | Ep. 71
  • H3 Adobe Exploit, DARPA AI Language, Intel Terafab Push | Ep. 72
  • H3 OpenAI Proposals, Iran Cyber Threat, PC Sales Rise | Ep. 70
  • H2 Explore a topic
  • H2 All topics
  • H2 Spotlight: Setting the 2026 IT agenda
  • H2 Popular topics
  • H3 Generative AI
  • H3 Reporter’s notebook: In Nepal and Sri Lanka, AI boom brings hope
  • H3 Microsoft is developing Copilot features inspired by Openclaw
  • H3 Agentic AI – Ongoing coverage of its impact on the enterprise
  • H3 Windows
  • H3 Microsoft to cut Windows 365 price for SMBs
  • H3 Windows 11: A guide to the updates
  • H3 Windows 10: A guide to the updates
  • H3 Office Suites
  • H3 Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates
  • H3 Microsoft 365 explained: Office 365, rebranded and expanded
  • H3 OnlyOffice accuses Euro-Office of licensing violations, suspends Nextcloud partnership
  • H3 Android
  • H3 20 tricks for more efficient Android messaging
  • H3 How to create your own custom Android air gesture
  • H3 The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve
  • H2 Show me more
  • H3 Anthropic’s latest model is deliberately less powerful than Mythos (and that’s the point)
  • H3 Google should share search data to break its monopoly, European Commission suggests
  • H3 Cisco Webex SSO flaw needs manual certificate update to fix
  • H3 Surface Prices Surge, IBM DEI Settlement, Apple Business | Ep. 73
  • H3 Anthropic Ruling, AI ROI Failures, Hacker Identified Globally | Ep. 71
  • H3 Adobe Exploit, DARPA AI Language, Intel Terafab Push | Ep. 72
  • H3 AI Data Center Heat, Chrome Zero-Day, AWS Attacks | Ep.69
  • H3 Anthropic Mythos Leak, AWS Relief, WhatsApp Malware Warning | Ep.68
  • H3 Gemini Chat Imports, Oracle Layoffs, AI Weakens Learning | Ep. 67
  • H3 About
  • H3 Policies
  • H3 More
  • H3 Our Network

Every page should have one H1 that describes the page content.

Why this matters

No H1 means screen-reader users can't identify the page's primary topic, and Google's content-extraction degrades.

Learn more

The H1 is the document title for assistive tech and a strong signal to search engines about page topic. Pages without one force screen readers to fall back to the <title> attribute or page chrome. Add a single H1 that names the page's primary subject.

Source: WCAG 2.4.6 / Google Search Central

C
404 Error Page
Action
Could not test
REVIEW
Could not test
Info::
404 page could not be tested
The 404 page check encountered an error. This may be due to a timeout or network issue.

404 page quality check not available.

C
Favicon & Branding
Action
6 icon(s) detected
REVIEW
6 icon(s) detected
Warning::
No favicon.ico at site root
Some older browsers, bookmark tools, and RSS readers look for /favicon.ico. Add one as a fallback.
Info::
HTML icon links detected
Info::
Apple touch icon present
Info::
Multiple icon sizes detected
favicon.ico Missing
PNG Icons Present
Apple Touch Present
SVG Favicon Missing
Manifest Icons Present
Multiple Sizes Present
C
Web Manifest
Action
Valid manifest
REVIEW
Valid manifest
Warning::
No name or short_name
Add a name field to identify the app.
Info::
192x192 icon present
Info::
512x512 icon present
Info::
Display mode: standalone
PWA Install Criteria Not Installable
Name 192×192 icon 512×512 icon Start URL Display Mode standalone
Display Mode standalone Theme Color #ffffff Background Color #ffffff Icons 2 icon(s)
B
Color Contrast (Screenshot)
20 text elements analyzed, 0 fail WCAG AA
REVIEW

Analyzes text contrast against the actual rendered page, including background images, gradients, and overlays that CSS-based tools cannot detect.

20 pass 20 pass AA only
Show all checked elements (20)
ElementRatioRequiredFGBGResult
h2 IT in-depth3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 Today in Tech3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 Internet culture3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 2-Minute Tech Briefi…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 Explore a topic3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 All topics3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 Popular topics3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h2 Show me more3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 With John Ternus as …3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 AI-ready skills are …3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 AI is finally delive…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Apple CEO Tim Cook s…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Microsoft Teams chea…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Can Microsoft really…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Nvidia’s Stephen J…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 How to build your ow…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Google’s new AI ap…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 You can now test and…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Global RAM shortage …3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass
h3 Adobe Summit 2026: H…3.00:13.0:1
#000000
#595959
Pass

Methodology: The top 20 text elements by font size were checked. Background color was sampled from the desktop screenshot using a 5-point pattern. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

A
Alt Text Quality
22 of 24 images have issues
PASS
22 of 24 images have issues
Warning::
22 image(s) with generic alt text
Info::
1 decorative image(s) correctly marked
Info::
1 image(s) with good alt text
24 images 1 good alt text 1 decorative 22 generic
IssueCount
generic22 image(s)
A+
Form Accessibility
No form controls
PASS
No form controls
Info::
No form controls on this page
No form controls found.
A+
Lighthouse Accessibility Audits
Score 96/100 — 2 failing, 27 passed
PASS
96

Accessibility

These checks highlight opportunities to improve the accessibility of your web app. Automatic detection can only detect a subset of issues and does not guarantee the accessibility of your web app, so manual testing is also encouraged.

Names and labels

Link text (and alternate text for images, when used as links) that is discernible, unique, and focusable improves the navigation experience for screen reader users. Learn how to make links accessible.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
div.section-block--wrapper > div.section-block--grid > figure.section-block--figure > a div.section-block--wrapper > div.section-block--grid > figure.section-block--figure > a

These are opportunities to improve the semantics of the controls in your application. This may enhance the experience for users of assistive technology, like a screen reader.

Visible text labels that do not match the accessible name can result in a confusing experience for screen reader users. Learn more about accessible names.

Why this matters

Performance issues directly impact user engagement and conversion rates.

Failing Elements
OPINION With John Ternus as CEO, expect Apple’s platforms to proliferate The i… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__content-featured > a.card
FEATURE AI-ready skills are not what you think By Pat Brans Apr 20, 2026 9 mins… div.col-12 > div.grid > div.col-12 > a.card
OPINION AI is finally delivering productivity — for remote employees By Mike El… div.col-12 > div.grid > div.col-12 > a#nativofeatuedmed-1
NEWS Apple CEO Tim Cook stepping down, to be replaced by John Ternus By Lynn Gr… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a.card
HOW-TO Microsoft Teams cheat sheet: How to get started By Jonathan Hassell Apr … div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a#nativocardgrid-1
OPINION Can Microsoft really meet its carbon-negative goal by 2030? By Preston … div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a.card
FEATURE Nvidia’s Stephen Jones on the toolkit powering GPUs: ‘A wild ride’ By A… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a.card
HOW-TO How to build your own AI agents with Google Workspace Studio By Howard W… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a.card
OPINION Google’s new AI app is a glimpse of the future By Mike Elgan Apr 10, 20… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.latest-content__card-secondary > a.card
NEWS You can now test and compare AI models on LinkedIn The new Crosscheck fea… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
NEWS Global RAM shortage appears set to continue through 2027 Supply and deman… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
NEWS Adobe Summit 2026: How Adobe hopes to redesign marketing and creativity wi… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
NEWS ANALYSIS Is this where Apple Silicon will be in 5 years? TSMC is reported… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
FEATURE Windows 11 Insider Previews: What’s in the latest build? Get the lates… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
NEWS World ID expands its ‘proof of human’ vision for the AI era New features,… div.container > div.content-listing-articles__container > div.content-listing-articles__row > a.grid
How AI’s Data Explosion is Reshaping Enterprise Storage Strategies div.container > div.grid > div.col-12 > a.card
Why Social Media Liability Verdicts Matter for Enterprise Risk, Brand Safety, a… div.related-content-video__cards-wrap > ul.grid > li.col-4@md > a.related-content-video__card-link
How Pittsburgh Airport modernized its IT for smarter operations Mar 31, 2026 39… div.related-content-video__cards-wrap > ul.grid > li.col-4@md > a.related-content-video__card-link
OPINION Connecting the dots on the ‘attachment economy’ First they came for yo… div.grid > div.col-12 > div.content-spotlight-article__main-top > a.card
Surface Prices Surge, IBM DEI Settlement, Apple Business | Ep. 73 div.container > div.grid > div.col-12 > a.card
Anthropic Ruling, AI ROI Failures, Hacker Identified Globally | Ep. 71 Apr 17, … div.related-content-video__cards-wrap > ul.grid > li.col-4@md > a.related-content-video__card-link
Adobe Exploit, DARPA AI Language, Intel Terafab Push | Ep. 72 Apr 17, 2026 2 mi… div.related-content-video__cards-wrap > ul.grid > li.col-4@md > a.related-content-video__card-link
FEATURE Reporter’s notebook: In Nepal and Sri Lanka, AI boom brings hope By Aga… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
NEWS Microsoft is developing Copilot features inspired by Openclaw By Viktor Er… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a#nativocardgrid-2
NEWS ANALYSIS Agentic AI – Ongoing coverage of its impact on the enterprise By … div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
NEWS Microsoft to cut Windows 365 price for SMBs By Matthew Finnegan Apr 15, 20… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
FEATURE Windows 11: A guide to the updates By Preston Gralla Apr 14, 2026 40 mi… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a#nativocardgrid-3
FEATURE Windows 10: A guide to the updates By Preston Gralla Apr 14, 2026 44 mi… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
FEATURE Microsoft 365: A guide to the updates By Preston Gralla Apr 15, 2026 21… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
FEATURE Microsoft 365 explained: Office 365, rebranded and expanded By Matthew … div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a#nativocardgrid-4
NEWS OnlyOffice accuses Euro-Office of licensing violations, suspends Nextcloud… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
TIP 20 tricks for more efficient Android messaging By JR Raphael Apr 17, 2026 2… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
TIP How to create your own custom Android air gesture By JR Raphael Apr 15, 202… div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a#nativocardgrid-5
TIP The Android dark mode upgrade you deserve By JR Raphael Apr 8, 2026 9 mins … div.container > div.popular-topics__topic > div.popular-topics__column > a.card
NEWS Anthropic’s latest model is deliberately less powerful than Mythos (and th… div.col-12 > div.grid > div.col-4@md > a.suggested-content-various__link
PODCAST Surface Prices Surge, IBM DEI Settlement, Apple Business | Ep. 73 By Ar… div.col-12 > div.grid > div.col-4@md > a.suggested-content-various__link
Interactive controls are keyboard focusable
Interactive elements indicate their purpose and state
The page has a logical tab order
Visual order on the page follows DOM order
User focus is not accidentally trapped in a region
The user's focus is directed to new content added to the page
HTML5 landmark elements are used to improve navigation
Offscreen content is hidden from assistive technology
Custom controls have associated labels
Custom controls have ARIA roles
`[aria-*]` attributes match their roles
`[aria-hidden="true"]` is not present on the document `<body>`
`[role]`s have all required `[aria-*]` attributes
`[role]` values are valid
`[aria-*]` attributes have valid values
`[aria-*]` attributes are valid and not misspelled
Buttons have an accessible name
Image elements have `[alt]` attributes
`[user-scalable="no"]` is not used in the `<meta name="viewport">` element and the `[maximum-scale]` attribute is not less than 5.
ARIA attributes are used as specified for the element's role
Elements with `role="dialog"` or `role="alertdialog"` have accessible names.
`[aria-hidden="true"]` elements do not contain focusable descendents
Elements use only permitted ARIA attributes
Background and foreground colors have a sufficient contrast ratio
Document has a `<title>` element
`<frame>` or `<iframe>` elements have a title
`<html>` element has a `[lang]` attribute
`<html>` element has a valid value for its `[lang]` attribute
Lists contain only `<li>` elements and script supporting elements (`<script>` and `<template>`).
List items (`<li>`) are contained within `<ul>`, `<ol>` or `<menu>` parent elements
Touch targets have sufficient size and spacing.
Heading elements appear in a sequentially-descending order
`<html>` element has an `[xml:lang]` attribute with the same base language as the `[lang]` attribute.
Document has a main landmark.
Deprecated ARIA roles were not used
Uses ARIA roles only on compatible elements
Identical links have the same purpose.
`[accesskey]` values are unique
`button`, `link`, and `menuitem` elements have accessible names
ARIA input fields have accessible names
ARIA `meter` elements have accessible names
ARIA `progressbar` elements have accessible names
Elements with an ARIA `[role]` that require children to contain a specific `[role]` have all required children.
`[role]`s are contained by their required parent element
Elements with the `role=text` attribute do not have focusable descendents.
ARIA toggle fields have accessible names
ARIA `tooltip` elements have accessible names
ARIA `treeitem` elements have accessible names
The page contains a heading, skip link, or landmark region
`<dl>`'s contain only properly-ordered `<dt>` and `<dd>` groups, `<script>`, `<template>` or `<div>` elements.
Definition list items are wrapped in `<dl>` elements
ARIA IDs are unique
No form fields have multiple labels
Input buttons have discernible text.
`<input type="image">` elements have `[alt]` text
Form elements have associated labels
Links are distinguishable without relying on color.
The document does not use `<meta http-equiv="refresh">`
`<object>` elements have alternate text
Select elements have associated label elements.
Skip links are focusable.
No element has a `[tabindex]` value greater than 0
Cells in a `<table>` element that use the `[headers]` attribute refer to table cells within the same table.
`<th>` elements and elements with `[role="columnheader"/"rowheader"]` have data cells they describe.
`[lang]` attributes have a valid value
`<video>` elements contain a `<track>` element with `[kind="captions"]`
Tables have different content in the summary attribute and `<caption>`.
All heading elements contain content.
Image elements do not have `[alt]` attributes that are redundant text.
Tables use `<caption>` instead of cells with the `[colspan]` attribute to indicate a caption.
`<td>` elements in a large `<table>` have one or more table headers.
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