Living Blindfully

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Episode 186:JAWS for ARM processors available for testing, Leasey version 7 is packed with new features, and gadgets for travelling Jul 02, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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You can now test JAWS for ARM processors,0:00

The RODECaster Pro II from a blindness perspective,5:32

Learn how to write software in Python,7:35

Subscribe to Top Tech Tidbits to keep up with the latest in tech,9:30

More info on the new JAWS Notification Manager,10:21

COVID prevention strategies at the US blindness conventions,12:24

Dark chocolate and QR codes,16:18

My ALT+Tab stops speaking at random,19:28

Trouble using the insert key on my new laptop,24:40

My law school is discriminating against me,26:42

I want to learn audio production. How do I get started?,30:12

Looking for tools to automate some work I'm doing in Excel,35:06

Are blind people likely to get autonomous vehicles any time soon?,37:33

Avoiding speech cut-off in NVDA,39:42

I can't reach the NVDA website anymore,42:17

Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy discusses Leasey version 7,43:40

Bonnie and Jonathan have been booking travel,1:43:18

ZNew gadgets for the big trip,1:47:42

Bonnie discusses the book Hush Little Baby By R H Herron,1:51:16

Closing and contact info,1:57:10

Episode 185:RNZ told to lift its disability game, ACB, NFB andCOVID19, and part 2 of the BlindShell 2 review Jun 25, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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New Zealand's public broadcaster told to lift its disability game,0:00

The different COVID policies of ACB and NFB say it all,20:32

Braille andEloquence,30:36

Looking ahead to MacOS 13 Venturer,37:21

Braille with a capital B,39:00

The history of Braille and comments on Eloquence,40:43

Grandparenting,47:15

Remembering Neil Rush,49:40

Finding the URLs of radio station streams,50:34

iOS passwords and Braille,51:35

the good old iPod Touch,52:28

Thoughts on the WeWalk smart cane, and I want an iTunes alternative,56:50

I just want to be a court reporter,1:00:26

Part 2 of Chris Gray's look at the BlindShell 2,1:08:16

Karen Carpenter's solo album,1:44:25

Getting help with Microsoft Office, and I've got stuttering speech,1:48:46

Apple maps mixing up east and west,1:52:45

Digital Braille isn't as good as it should be,1:54:03

Closing and contact info,1:57:05

Episode 184:More about Eloquence in iOS 16, Braille should always be spelled with a capital B, and JAWS lets you take control of Windows notifications Jun 18, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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What is Eloquence and why is its arrival on Apple products such a big deal?,0:00

iOS 16 won't run on older devices,6:56

Thoughts on iOS 16 so far,9:27

Capitalising Braille,11:09

ACB and NFB,17:22

Is Grammarly accessible?,18:24

Thoughts on Twitter, online payments, and smartphone choice,21:28

Are hearing aids getting worse in some respects?,25:51

Cool meat thermometer from Meter,31:42

Another voice is speaking on my iPhone,32:40

I found the answer to my iPhone output switching problem,34:23

Jury service and overseas travel,41:20

Learning Braille from Hadley,46:34

The gun crisis in the United States,47:10

Questions about Chromebooks,59:18

How do you get hearing aids to connect to a 3.5mm cable?,1:02:13

Which version of StationPlaylist Studio?,1:04:14

JAWS notification history now lets you manage what is spoken and Brailled,1:05:45

The UK Parkrun Magazine pilot isn't accessible,1:30:37

Entering passwords with a Braille display, and thoughts on Sonos Voice,1:35:17

Review of the Chessman Electric Kettle,1:38:32

The Conscious Breathing Summit,1:42:40

The Granny Bon Bon Bulletin,1:43:29

Will Bonnie switch to Eloquence on her iPhone?,1:45:50

Travel plans,1:46:54

Water water everywhere, except at Mosen Towers,1:48:57

The quest for a capable cleaner,1:50:41

Closing and contact info,1:58:06

Episode 183:Apple surprises and delights the blind community with Eloquence, HumanWare talks Braille HID, and to capital B or not to capital B? Jun 11, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Apple springs a wonderful surprise. Eloquence is coming to iOS 16,0:00

Should you install the iOS 16 developer beta?,5:34

A look at new English iOS 16 text to speech options,10:17

Listener feedback on Apple announcements,31:57

The accessibility of Zendesk with screen readers,41:01

Using virtual machines,46:29

The Spirit Fitness XBR55 recumbent bike,50:53

Humanware's Andrew Flatres talks about Braille HID and Android,55:25

To capital b or not to capital B? Jonathan and Paul Edwards have the debate,1:10:02

Closing and contact info,2:00:44

Episode 182:A recap of WWDC from a blindness perspective Jun 06, 2022

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Tim Cook and his team presented Apple’s WWDC keynote on 6 June 2022, revealing what’s coming in the next generation of Apple’s operating systems and more. Jonathan Mosen is joined by Heidi Taylor, Michael Feir and Anthony Horvath to provide analysis of this year’s event from a blindness perspective.

In the next episode of the podcast, there’ll be plenty of opportunity to hear what you think of what was announced. We welcome your views via email, either written down or via an audio attachment, to Jonathan at Mushroomfm.com or by phoning in a voicemail to our listener line, +1-864-606-6736.

Episode 181:Braille HID expectations and complexity, a demo of Sonos Voice Control, and a joyous personal announcement Jun 04, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

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Reminder: a special episode coming up wrapping the WWDC keynote,0:00

Paying tribute to Neville Kerr,1:21

Google's Braille HID Quandary,4:46

Will the Bulgarian TTS in iOS 16 be fit for purpose?,15:08

Learning remotely,25:28

Sonos and meditation,29:46

ACB and NFB, guide dogs and more,33:53

The quality of Ambutech canes,42:07

How accessible is Zendesk?,43:23

iPod Touch memories,44:25

Negotiating withSpark,50:21

How do I get the direct URL of an audio stream?,51:57

Coupons inMicrosoftEdge,55:24

Selecting text in iOS with the Mantis Q40,57:11

Where can I get tutorials on Microsoft 365?,1:01:26

Thoughts on various recent topics,1:03:49

Still can't input iOS Passwords with a Braille entry keyboard,1:12:02

Dodgy customer support,1:13:27

Review of Sonos Voice Control,1:15:34

A very special and happy announcement,1:45:02

Closing and contact info,1:58:10

Episode 180:Looking ahead to WWDC, Google finally answers the Braille question, And author of After Steve, Tripp Mickle May 28, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

What are you hoping Apple will announce at WWDC?,0:00

Braille in Talkback. Google finally answers the HID question,10:23

The technology press doesn't want the fairy tale ruined,19:15

Focus 40 Blue repair,23:14

The My Chart app is an accessible experience,24:32

Problem with VoiceOver output on iPhone SE 3,26:57

I got fit by going to the gym,29:25

Blind people fooling with the phone,37:06

Author of the book "After Steve", Tripp Mickle",1:00:29

Bonnie and Jonathan are going on a voyage,1:47:18

Closing and contact info,1:57:40

Episode 179:Apples forthcoming accessibility features, groundhog day at Google Accessibility Support, and accessible learning from Fable Pathways May 21, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Forthcoming Apple accessibility features,0:00

The quest for a straight answer from Google about Braille,14:35

It's worth taking care of your health, and Google support experiences,28:33

Could NFB and ACB reunite?,36:29

ACB International Voice Contest,37:34

Blind people serving on juries,40:21

What's the best app for getting restaurant menus on my iPhone?,45:07

Earphones recommendation and favourite streaming services,47:49

Braille displays, streaming services and radio memories,53:44

The Blind Doctor, the Jacob Bolotin Story,1:00:28

Lynette Frison talks about the launch of Fable Pathways,1:01:57

From iPad Mini to Mantis,1:12:05

How do I stop skipping lines when reading Braille?,1:14:03

Working with virtual machines,1:17:37

Comments on various issues raised in the podcast,1:21:09

Having trouble with OneDrive concepts,1:27:04

Tips on improving Braille reading speed,1:33:43

Spring for Twitter, and Twitter lists,1:40:13

The Bonnie Bulletin. Audiobooks aren't read anymore, they are performed,1:43:40

NFB and ACB,1:46:36

Bonnie's worst tech support experiences,1:53:59

Closing and contact info,1:57:26

Episode 178:Some Braille users may be locked out of the new TalkBack Braille support, The ReVision Fitness app, and farewell to the iPod Touch May 14, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Introduction, new microphone boom arm,0:00

TalkBack finally gets built-in Braille support, but there's a big catch,4:48. Watch the video about accessibility changes for blind people in Android 13.

Is it time for NFB and ACB to bury the hatchet?,11:29

Jonathan's review of "After Steve" by Tripp Mickle,22:24

Listener comments on "After Steve,28:09

Jury service,46:37

The BlindshellClassic 2,49:27

Accessibility issues with YouTube for iOS,59:35

Tyler Merren talks about his ReVision Fitness app,1:01:29

The Bonnie Bulletin - Why isn't the Kentucky Derby winner going for the triple crown?,1:49:58

Bye bye iPod,1:54:06

Closing and contact info,1:58:36

Episode 177:Blind people on juries, ACB's advocacy priorities, an explosive new book about Apple, and part 1 of an extensive look at the Blindshell Classic 2 May 07, 2022

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers. A reminder that this podcast is indexed by chapter. If you listen with a podcast client that offers chapter support, you can easily skip between segments.

Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.

Michael Feir has released the second edition of iOS Personal Power,0:00

Book recommendation: "After Steve" by Tripp Mickle,3:15

Clark Rachfal from the American Council of the Blind talks jury service and other legislative initiatives,7:39

Listener accounts of jury service,44:44

Food delivery apps from a UK perspective,1:06:15

A story of exceptional customer service,1:11:16