AlphaBaby for Mac

AlphaBaby is a learning program designed to help kids learn the alphabet. Instead of your child accidentally pressing random keys on your Mac, AlphaBaby disables all key functions and replaces them with images or sounds related to the letter pressed. With this program, your Mac will be safe from your child's curious hands while also providing a fun and educational experience.

Upon starting the program, a white screen will immediately appear, so be prepared for that. To exit the program, controls are shown at the bottom left of the screen. AlphaBaby comes with its own set of images and sounds, but you also have the option to add your own. Although the process of adding your own images and sounds is not as streamlined as desired, it still works well.

Personalizing the learning experience by using your own pictures not only makes it more engaging for your child but also allows you to use AlphaBaby as a screensaver of sorts. Additionally, you can activate the "Speak the letter" function, which pronounces a letter when the corresponding key is pressed, using your Mac's text-to-speech technology.

Overall, AlphaBaby is a great tool to help your kids learn the alphabet in a safe and interactive way. Just be aware that it starts without warning, so be prepared for the white screen upon launching the program.