With just a small touch of the holiday season MainMenu brings you breaking news on the latest happenings in the assistive technology field. And, three very informative presentations to help you get more out of your new tech devices. Complements of the Blind Square Podcast we learn how to use blind square with apple maps. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge brings us two new demos on new features in oSX 10.10: 1. New browsing mode with voice over on Yosemite 2. Setting up sms relay from iPhone...
Dec 05, 2014•58 min
Demonstrating Blind Square in combination with Google Maps, voice commands and iBooks with Yosemite are the features on this episode of MainMenu.
Nov 28, 2014•53 min
This week MainMenu is packed full with a lot of new and valuable information for you... David Tanner reviews the Capti Navagator iOS app and shows you how to use many of the great features in Capti Navagator. Then MainMenu Staff Member David Woodbridge brings us a group of demonstrations including: A. How to answer a call from your iPhone on our Mac. B. How to place a call from your Mac using your iPhone. C. Starting use of an app on an iOS device and completeing what you are doing on your Mac o...
Nov 21, 2014•59 min
MainMenu starts off this week with an exciting announcement from Comcast Cable about their new Talking Guide for their X1 set top box. We will hear about some of the features of the new talking Guide, and you can get more information at http://corporate.comcast.com/news-information/news-feed/talkingguide And then Nicholas Acosta brings us a presentation on how you can become a developer of apps for iOS devices. It is an exciting week on MainMenu, and it is filled with exciting and valuable infor...
Nov 14, 2014•59 min
If you like to play games we have a couple of new ones for you this week on MainMenu... Larry Turnbull, Managing Director of acbradio brings us a demonstration of Silver Dollar game for Windows. Joseph Lee introduces us to an audio tutorial for the Non-Visual Desktop Access NVDA screen reader. NVDA is available from www.nvaccess.org. And, Larry Turnbull returns with a demonstration of the iOS game Zombie Arcade.
Nov 07, 2014•59 min
Remapping your Mac keyboard to playing Shades Of Doom on your PC and lots more are waiting for you on MainMenu this week... Larry Turnbull, Managing Director of ACBRadio, demonstrates using the Audible Books app on your iOS device. Thanks to Cool Blind Tech - Garth shows us how to remap the keys on our Mac to make things more convenient and easy to remember. Finally, Larry Turnbull returns to show us how to play the Shades Of Doom game on our PC.
Oct 31, 2014•58 min
Announcements of several software updates and all about the upcoming release of Magic version 13. David Tanner interviews Dusty Voorheis, Senior Product Manager for Freedom Scientific about the upcoming release of the Magic large print software version 13. And, David Woodbridge demonstrates the handoff feature in iOS 8.0 using a iPhone 6 Plus and an iPad Mini both with iOS 8 installed. We will also be telling you about releases of iOS 8.1 and Jaws 16 public beta 3.
Oct 24, 2014•59 min
We explore a great set of information on MainMenu this week. We start with david Woodbridge demonstrating typing Braille on his iPhone, a new feature in iOS 8. Then Larry Turnbull, acbradio Managing Director interviews Samual Adler from Humanware about a recent upgrade in the Protoget. David Woodbridge returns with a demonstration of using the MB Memic app for Android and iOS to emboss Braille on an Mount Batton Embosser. And, Tim Cumings reviews the Road NT USB multiple use microphone for use w...
Oct 17, 2014•59 min
What is new with Victor Reader Stream and Skype for iOS devices? You will hear all about it here on MainMenu along with some other tech info you wanted to know about... Larry Turnbolt, Managing Director for acbradio.org interviews Matthew from Humanware about the features in the latest firmware release of the Victor Reader Stream and even tells you where you can get the free upgrade and an audio demo/tutorial of the new features. Then Scott Davert brings us a demonstration of using the latest ve...
Oct 10, 2014•58 min
Some changes are coming at MainMenu and we give you all the good news on MainMenu this week... MainMenu Host David Tanner hosts a panel interview with Chase Crispin and acbradio Managing Director Larry and Assistant Managing Director Jeff of acb radio about a few changes in MainMenu since Chase will no longer be our Executive Producer for MainMenu. MainMenu Staff Member David Woodbridge brings us two presentations to round out the show: First David introduces and demonstrates the iPhone 6 Plus. ...
Oct 03, 2014•58 min
There is a lot of new exciting things going on at Freedom Scientific this fall, and we are pleased to have Dan Clark, director of Training at Freedom Scientific with us this week to discuss all the latest changes, new software versions now in public beta, new products, new changes that make Jaws more affordable for most Jaws users and much, much more... You will not want to miss this exciting information filled interview, and all the new information we cover this week on MainMenu. And, check out...
Sep 26, 2014•58 min
We have the latest information on all the new tech this fall right here on MainMenu... MainMenu Host David Tanner fills us in with a overview of some of the upcoming content to be carried in the next several weeks on MainMenu so you will be sure not to miss anything. MainMenu Staff Member David Woodbridge brings us the latest information on what is new in the new iOS 8 operating system for all iDevices. This is definently a show you will not want to miss. So be sure to join us on Mainstream, by ...
Sep 19, 2014•59 min
Keeping you on top of the latest technology news, and helping you learn more about the technology you have... MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge gives us a review of all that is new with Apple after the big Apple event announcing the new iPhones and the new Apple Watch. And, Daren Duff andTim Cummings complete their training on the Goldwave sound editor. This week you sure do not want to miss MainMenu.
Sep 12, 2014•59 min
The excitement is rising for a lot of new tech in the next couple of months, and we highlight a little of what will be happening in the coming week. Then we learn all about iBlink Radio, and learn more of the features of goldwave as MainMenu features these two informative segments for you this week. Scott Davert brings us a demonstration of the new iBlink Radio for Mac thanks to the fine folks at www.applevis.com. And, Daren Duff and Tim Cumings continue their class on using the Gold Wave Sound ...
Sep 05, 2014•1 hr
Interested in recording classes, lectures, conferences, or family events and then editing those recordings into a high quality file? Interested in submitting a demonstration or interview to Main Menu? Catch Main Menu this week to find out more about the Goldwave sound editor in our next segment of the Goldwave class with Tim Cumings and Daren Duff. This week, we teach you more about effects and introduce you to mixing files.
Aug 29, 2014•58 min
Just learning Windows 8 or just thinking about switching to Windows 8 you will want to learn more about using Windows 8 on MainMenu this week... We are pleased to feature Mr. Dan Clark from Freedom Scientific as he presents a very informative webiner on using Windows 8 with Jaws For Windows. As manager of the training department at Freedom Scientific Dan does an excellent job of walking you through many new things you probably did not know about Windows 8, and about how you can do a lot more wit...
Aug 22, 2014•58 min
Features on MainMenu for the week of August 15 thru August 21 include: Edgar Lozano brings us a demonstration of Innovative Language. Jenine Stanley brings us tips on looking up an area code. And, Daron Duff and Tim Cumings Bring us Gold wave class part 2 segment 1 of their on going tutorial on the Gold Wave sound editor. Keeping you informed on the latest in accessible technologies for you is our business here at MainMenu!...
Aug 15, 2014•59 min
Maybe the best OCR for iOS devices, an accessible weather station, and we learn more about editing audio with Goldwave are all a part of what you will hear on MainMenu this week. MainMenu first airs on www.acbradio.org/mainstream at 9:00 PM eastern on friday evening. We first hear a short demonstration and first announcement of the soon to be released KNFB Reader for iOS devices. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge brings a demonstration of Netatmo Urban Weather Station. And, Darin Duff and T...
Aug 08, 2014•59 min
The E-BOT low vision portable, light weight system and the Zoom H5 Recorder highlight MainMenu this week! MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews David Wilkinson from Hims Inc. with a demonstration of the E-BOT low vision device small and light enough to go with you anywhere. And, Neal Ewers brings us an excellent review of the Zoom H5 Recorder providing high quality professional quality recordings and it is accessible too......
Aug 01, 2014•58 min
Main Menu is pleased to bring you the final episode of our exhibit hall coverage from the 2014 ACB Convention. In this show, we will hear the latest news, special pricing, and more from Abisee, National Braille Press, Irie AT, Hidow, and the Hadley School for the Blind. After the conclusion of exhibit hall interviews, Chase Crispin speaks with Jeff Bishop about the convention and changes in technology to wrap up our coverage of the 2014 conference and convention of the American Council of the Bl...
Jul 25, 2014•51 min
Main Menu is pleased to bring you part four of our exhibit hall coverage from the 2014 ACB Convention. In this show, we will hear the latest news, special pricing, and more from Accessamed, AT Guys, Perkins Products, Adobe, Aumed, School of Piano Technology for the Blind, National Industries for the Blind, and Philmore Productions. Main Menu would like to thank Jeff Bishop, Chase Crispin, and Brian McCallen for their hard work in preparing the excellent interviews for this show. We hope you enjo...
Jul 24, 2014•58 min
Main Menu is pleased to bring you part three of our exhibit hall coverage of the 2014 ACB Convention. In this show, we will hear the latest news, special pricing, and more from The American Printing House for the Blind, Dolphin Computer Access, AT&T, HIMS, My Blindspot, Vanda Pharmaceuticals, and Friends in Art. Main Menu would like to thank Jeff Bishop and Marlaina Lieburg for their hard work in preparing the excellent interviews for this show. We hope you enjoy our continuing conventio...
Jul 23, 2014•55 min
Main Menu is pleased to bring you part 2 of our exhibit hall coverage of the 2014 ACB Convention. In this show, we will hear the latest news, special pricing, and more from Baum, Freedom Scientific, Visus Technologies, and Verizon. Main Menu would like to thank Jeff Bishop, Tim Cumings, and Brian McCallen for their hard work in preparing the interviews for this show. We hope you enjoy our continuing convention coverage, and please contact us with your feedback....
Jul 22, 2014•54 min
Main Menu is pleased to bring you part 1 of our exhibit hall coverage of the 2014 ACB Convention. In part 1, we will hear the latest news, special pricing, and more from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing , Humanware, AI Squared, Guide Lights and Gadgets,</a> <a href=" rel="nofollow"> Regal Entertainment, Envision america, and Duxbury. Main Menu would like to thank Jeff Bishop, Larry Turnbull, and Brian McCallen for their hard work in creating the interviews aired in this show. The Sp...
Jul 21, 2014•58 min
Providing assistance with your travels or editing a sound file to suit your needs we have it here this week on MainMenu. Janine Stanly demonstrates using Transit Times. And, Daron Duff and Tim Cumings bring us Gold Wave Class Segment 2. Plus news about a MainMenu special for ACB Convention week, and other information about convention week coverage on acbradio that you will not want to miss.
Jul 11, 2014•59 min
Have you ever wondered how to record and edit high quality audio? Have you ever been interested in submitting content to Main Menu? If so, you will not want to miss this show! Thanks to Daron Duff and Main Menu staff member Tim Cumings, we present the first segment of a class teaching the basics of the Gold Wave sound editor. Gold Wave is a very high quality, easy to use, affordable, and accessible audio editor for Windows that anyone can use to prepare high quality audio content. This is just a...
Jul 04, 2014•58 min
Get the latest tech news this week on MainMenu... MainMenu Host David Tanner continues his interview with David Wilkinson from Hims Inc. Leo Bissonnette Demonstrates features of the Giraffe Reader. MainMenu Staff Member Tim Cumings Shows us all about a new mike holder for the iPhone. MainMenu Staff member David Woodbridge shows us all about the Bem Speaker. And, MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin reviews the Now News App for iPhone. Keeping you up-to-date with the latest technology news o...
Jun 27, 2014•59 min
Thinking about a new car then you want to hear MainMenu this week... MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews Harry Brown and we find out about all the latest developments with the driverless vehickles. And, MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews David Wilkinson from Hims Inc. about a brand new firmware release for the Braille Sense notetakers that brings access to FaceBook and much, much MORE...
Jun 20, 2014•59 min
On Main Menu this week, we rebroadcast a recent Tech Doctor podcast detailing the announcements made by Apple at last weeks WWDC Conference. We thank the Tech Doctor for letting us air this podcast, and we look forward to bringing you many demonstrations on the new updates from Apple once they are released this fall. After the conclusion of WWDC coverage, we wrap up the GW Micro webinar on using Microsoft Outlook with window Eyes. Even if you are not a Window Eyes user, you will find many tips o...
Jun 13, 2014•57 min
Keeping you informed is our business here at MainMenu... Kevin Shaw from Zagga Entertainment introduces us to a new descriptive video service that they are developing, and tells you how you can become involved. And, we feature a new tutorial from GW Micro on using Window-Eyes with Microsoft Outlook 2013. We thank the fine folks at AI Squared for allowing us to air this first part of a two part tutorial on Window-Eyes with Outlook 2013. More training from GW Micro is available from the the GW Mic...
Jun 06, 2014•58 min
