ClipReader
Super simple but very useful application written in C# using Microsoft's Speech API (SAPI). The application docks in system tray and reads any text you copy to clipboard (CTRL+C) It's very helpful with reading large amounts of text like science papers, tech documentation etc.
- You can change the speed of reading by moving the slider.
- You can change the voice / language of the reader in the system's Control Panel -> Speech Recognition -> Text to Speech.
- Here's how you can install more voices / languages: http://superuser.com/a/872573
System requirements
This application should work in every Windows operating system starting from Windows XP (tested up to Windows 8.1). Requires Microsoft .NET framework 3.5 installed.
History
I created this piece of software many years ago in just a few hours, but it's still a super useful tool for fast learning so I decided to share it with the world.