Well done Paul and bob!
This is the best dictation podcast I have come across.
All the best
Gerry
This message has been dictated using an iPhone.
On 3 Nov 2016, at 9:37 a.m., Paul F. Griffith <paulfgriffith@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:===========================================================
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1) JAWS Version 18 is now an official release, featuring increased
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http://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS
2) Learn what has been going on in the accessible Apple world from "AppleVis
Unlimited: What's New and Noteworthy for October 2016:"
http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-apple-tv-apple-watch-gaming-ios-ios-apps-macos-news-opinion/applevis-unlimited-whats-new
3A) Meanwhile, with their October event, Apple gave the tech analysts a lot
to talk about. Blind Bargains gives us a compendium in its Apple Rundown:
http://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m100
3B) And the latest Tech Doctor podcast discusses what's up with the Mac:
http://www.dr-carter.com
4A) Apple has unveiled a new accessibility page:
http://www.apple.com/accessibility/
4B) And here is an article about it:
http://www.imore.com/accessibility-faq
5) This is a podcast with some iOS dictation tips:
http://traffic.libsyn.com/blindabilities/Dictation_Tips.mp3
6) Mystic Access gives us a tutorial for the Apple Watch:
http://www.mysticaccess.com/other-audio-tutorials/audio-tutorial-for-the-apple-watch-by-mystic-access
7) Microsoft had its own event for unveiling new computers, and it was well
received. Here are videos comparing the two approaches:
http://cnet.co/2fkDRxp
8) David Woodbridge has turned his considerable podcasting prowess to the
BrailleNote Touch with two podcasts about Version 2, which is now available:
8A)
https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/xa2svj/BrailleNote_Touch_unboxing_setup_and_demo.mp3
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https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/m8hy3n/BrailleNote_Touch_updating_and_demo_of_KNFB_Reader_and_Braille_Terminal.mp3
8C) And here are the official release notes for this version, featuring
KeyMath for typing math, KNFBReader for reading print and terminal mode for
connectivity:
http://bit.ly/2eqbThc
9) This post links to e-books on Microsoft OneNote, Outlook and OneDrive:
http://winsupersite.com/office/microsoft-ebook-resources-outlook-and-onenote-2016-plus-onedrive
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Stocking Stuffers Series, where vendors of lower-priced items of interest to
the blind which could make good holiday gifts present their offerings. The
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11) PEEK, a Portable Eye Examination Kit, converts a standard smart phone
into both an ophthalmoscope for examining the inside of the human eye and a
visual acuity tester. Learn about it on Eyes on Success #1645:
http://eyesonsuccess.net
12) This Microsoft Support page lists Keyboard Shortcuts for Edge,
Calculator, Groove, Maps, Paint, Photos, WordPad and more:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13805/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-in-apps
13) Check out The Blind Side Podcast Episode 12, featuring NLS consumer
liaison Judy Dixon:
https://soundcloud.com/theblindsidepodcast/episode12
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