Living Blindfully

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Episode 66:Your thoughts on Apple's new OS releases, reading blind, voting blind and more Sep 19, 2020

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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,0:00 Extra episode about Envision coming soon,2:15 Listener comments on iOS, iPadOS and tvOS 14, watchOS 7, new AirPods firmware and Apple Watch",2:29 The Orbit Writer,53:47 Word processing and reading notes on iPhone,56:12 More thoughts on audiobooks,59:54 Speeding up video playback inWinamp,1:19:23 Voting blind,1:19:58 reading Braille quietly when you're being recorded,1:28:06 App recommendation, VoiceOCR,1:34:59 Dvorak keyboards,1:36:04 Giving up gluton,1:38:12 Thoughts on TuneIn Radio recording and Air Fryers,1:40:50 The Bonnie Bulletin, air fryers and getaways,1:43:35 Last chance to sign the watchOS public beta petition,1:48:44 Closing announcement,1:49:31

Episode 65:iOS 14 and watchOS 7, demonstrations of some new features with VoiceOver Sep 16, 2020

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Kia ora once again Mosen At Largers.

Apple is about to release this years operating systems for Apple Watch and iPhone, watchOS 7 and iOS 14 respectively. Most of the features available in iOS are also available on iPadOS. Not sure if you want to take the plunge? Want to know what's in it for you? This podcast will help. I'll go through some of the new iOS features including the impressive new screen recognition capabilities, the app library, making your Home Screen come to life with widgets, the new translation app and much more.

On watchOS, VoiceOver has become a lot more capable with Braille, the rotor and multiple voices, although some features are a little rough around the edges. I'll also show you sleep tracking, hand washing and more.

Episode 64:Recap of Apple's Time Flies event from a blindness perspective Sep 15, 2020

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Kia ora, welcome to this special event in which right after the Apple event concluded, Judy Dixon, Michael Feir, Heidi Taylor and I, Jonathan Mosen, got together to discuss it from a blindness perspective. This is the recording as is, unedited so we can get it to you promptly.

At the time of publication, new Apple operating systems are being released tomorrow, so I will soon publish a podcast with some of my highlights in iOS and watchOS.

Episode 63:Legal action against TuneIn in the UK takes effect and could set a dangerous precedent, remembering Charlie Crawford, voting blind, audiobooks and more Sep 12, 2020

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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,0:00 We'll be here with another Apple event special,2:15 Listeners in the UK can now only hear UK radio stations onTuneIn,5:53 Voting blind,27:14 Remembering Charlie Crawford,57:10 More thoughts on Audiobooks,1:12:45 How do you make Apple watch tell taptic time reliably?,1:29:50 Looking for Bluetooth speaker recommendations,1:32:19 Voting in Australia and Bluetooth speaker recommendation,1:35:16 responses on learning Braille as an adult,1:37:45 How to interface with and learn Reaper,1:45:02 Congratulations to the winner of our Libro.fm giveaway,2:04:59 Smart home questions,2:06:09 I like the Orbit Writer,2:12:51 Email marketing and a microphone recommendation,2:13:59 Closing announcement,2:18:38

Episode 62:Listener reflections on audiobooks, and introducing Libro.fm for access to over 150,000 DRM-free audiobooks Sep 09, 2020

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

Thanks for checking out another episode, and for all the great listener contributions that make this show what it is.

This episode is devoted to audiobooks.

Introduction,0:00

Listener thoughts on Audiobooks,2:15

Introducing Libro.fm, offering a library of over 150,000 cage-free audiobooks that support your local book store,36:33

Closing,1:03:49

Thanks to the team at Libro.fm for working with us on a couple of promotions. When you sign up for a monthly plan for \$14.95 with Libro.fm, use the coupon code Mosen and get an extra audiobook. This offer doesn’t expire, so no matter when you’re stumbling upon this episode, give it a try. You can activate the offer by choosing this link.

Also, if you make a contribution by email for next week’s show, be it through an audio attachment or written down, and you let me know you’d like to be put into the draw, you could win three free months of Libro.fm membership.

Episode 61:Tech questions and hints, more walks down tech memory lane, staying organised in the kitchen and more Sep 05, 2020

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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,0:00

Father's Day,2:15

Special podcast devoted to audiobooks coming out mid-week,2:45

Anyone using the Orbit Writer?,3:54

Horrible CAPTCHA,5:56

CD ripper recommendations,11:12

DVD ripping recommendations and video editing,14:21

Most accessible email newsletter software,15:16

WordPress accessibility,17:22

Google listens, a positive accessibility experience,20:09

Braille magazine memories,25:20

Amazon accessibility issue that was fixed is now broken again, and no one seem to be listening",25:58

How does a blind person handle artwork when establishing a podcast?,30:57

A lost technology story dramatised for podcast by Jonathan Mosen,35:00

JAWS BrailleIn,36:54

Are QR codes excluding us from accessing some services?,39:24

Accessible Samsung TV,45:18

Is there anything you can do to get an app from your old iPhone to your new one when the app is no longer in the Store?,46:49

BackPackStudio has a big update in the Store,52:10

Low-tech ideas for functioning in the kitchen and the need for Braille labels on commercial items,53:18

Good Maps Explorer is in the US AppStore,1:01:44

Bleeping Facebook,1:04:39

Thoughts on various topics raised on previous shows,1:06:57

Which iPhone should I get?,1:16:04

Another walk down technology memory lane,1:18:00

Good zoom practices and Zoom adds a high fidelity option,1:28:49

How do you get Cortana to talk to Gmail?,1:31:12

Can I be a fluent Braille reader if I start in my 50s?,1:34:27

The Envision smart glasses show a lot of promise,1:37:48

Closing,1:43:08

Episode 60:Larry Skutchan from the American Printing House for the Blind talks new Braille displays, Nearby Explorer online, an updated Studio Recorder and more Sep 02, 2020

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Kia ora Mosen at Largers.

Recently, it was a pleasure to sit down virtually with the legend that is Larry Skutchan to talk about all that APH has been working on lately. The Mantis, their new Braille display with a qwerty keyboard is creating quite a buzz, and we'll be discussing it in-depth.

We'll also talk Studio Recorder, Nearby Explorer Online, learning to code and learning to type, crossword puzzles and more.

This was one of the last interviews recorded with Larry in an APH capacity, as he retired from the organisation on 31 August. I'm sure you will join me in thanking Larry for his incredible contribution to the lives of blind people throughout the world. We hope to hear him regularly as a Mosen At Large contributor.

Episode 59:Learning to cook, upgrading and backing up a hard drive, Apple opinions, tech memories and more Aug 29, 2020

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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 and advisory of a special episode featuring Larry Skutchan,0:00

This week I did something heart-sinkingly stupid,3:08

Importing files into Ulysses for iOS,9:11

Taking a full computer backup,11:15

An opponent of my Apple public beta petition has a change of heart,15:13

iTunes for Windows bug,22:19

Beta testing iOS,24:13

We should be grateful,26:57

Feedback on the low carb episode,31:09

How did you learn to cook?,42:09

Is it worth beta testing iOS?,50:19

Is it worth upgrading a PC hard drive to solid state and how is it done?,52:19

Me versus I,1:00:30

Blindness email lists,1:02:28

Technology memories,1:06:16

Braille magazine memories,1:15:41

Braille watches,1:17:01

Can't hear the podcast on QCast,1:21:37

Why can't people find my podcast?,1:23:43

Where's the prog rock?,1:27:36

Revisiting the question of hearing multiple sources from the same place,1:29:47

In The Bonnie Bulletin we are eating and preparing food,1:32:25

Thoughts from the UK on Winamp and more,1:40:17

Tech memories and trying to pre-record a radio show,1:45:08

Closing announcement,1:51:53

Episode 58:By popular request, we talk keto, low carb, and other transformative lifestyle changes Aug 26, 2020

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Kia ora Mosen At Largers.

After a lot of requests, here’s the special episode people have been asking for regarding low carb eating and other healthy options.

Feel free to share your own experiences for future episodes.

\Here's what the episode contains.

Introduction,0:00

Jonathan's low carb journey, low carb explained, and plenty of resources,2:16

Dan Frye has lost almost 160 pounds going low carb,47:36

David Mosen has gone low carb to help with his physical fitness,56:37

Blind people being independent in the kitchen,1:03:54

Consider paleo,1:11:03

Contact info and close,1:14:11

I mentioned plenty of resources in this show. Here is a summary. I have not included links to books mentioned because people’s format preferences differ and will vary depending on where they are located.

“The China Study, The Most Comprehensive Study of Nutrition Ever Conducted and the Startling Implications for Diet, Weight Loss and Long-term Health” by T Colin Campbell, advocating a diet with low or no animal products.

“Why we get fat: an what to do about it” by Gary Taubes.

“Good Calories, Bad Calories” by Gary Taubes.

“The Case Against Sugar” by Gary Taubes.

"The Big Fat Surprise. Why Butter, Meat & Cheese Belong in a Healthy Diet" by Nina Teicholz

“Eat Fat, Get Thin” by Mark Hyman.

“Food, what the heck should I eat”, by Mark Hyman.

“The Doctor’s Farmacy” podcast by Mark Hyman.

“Livin' La Vida Low-Carb” podcast by Jimmy Moore.

“Keto Clarity” book by Jimmy Moore.

"Always hungry" by David Ludwig

The Diet Doctor website

Ditch the Carbs offers low carb recipes.

Some healthy low carb recipes can be found on PaleoLeap.com.

Book, “The Complete guide to fasting” by Jimmy Moore.

Dr Axe’s website for health and fitness news and natural remedies

Butcher Box grass-fed meat subscription delivery service in the United States.

Episode 57:Why are email lists so badly behaved, Braille magazines we used to read, Apple betas and more Aug 22, 2020

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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,0:00

Low carb podcast coming later this week,2:15

Email lists,4:55

"Who still uses a Braille watch, and Braille magazines from days of yore",24:48

Aira limits its five minute call offer,30:32

Accessible DVD ripper for Windows,32:34

More views on how accessible the web is,34:21

Update and comments on the Apple beta petition,39:37

Latest iOS 14 public beta, some steps forward, some steps back,57:55

Siri performance and knowledge,1:04:06

How do I get Windows Media Player and Internet Explorer back in a new Windows 10 installation?,1:07:57