Main Menu 17 Jul 2015
This show contains the following segments: Part 1 of the Apple music review, making a call with the apple watch, using the apple watch calendar and more.
Jul 17, 2015•59 min
Main Menu
Technology from a Blindness Perspective
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Main Menu 03 Jul 2015
On MainMenu this week we will start a series of demonstrations on the Dolphin Guide all-in-one software for Windows. It is a great way for the new computer user to get started using a computer and learn to do many tasks while using an easy to learn software with built-in speech and large print plus all the help you will need to get started. David Tanner does an Introduction To Dolphin Guide. Then David Woodbridge gives us two tutorials/demonstrations on sending and receiving email on the Apple W...
Jul 03, 2015•58 min
Main Menu 26 Jun 2015
Again this week on MainMenu we will be taking a look at Windows 10, and this week we will look at access to Windows 10 with the newly released version Jaws 16.0.3048 just released on June 22nd. David Woodbridge follows up on the Windows 10 review with a demonstration of using maps with your Apple Watch, and playing music on your Apple Watch. Next week we will be looking at introductions to a couple of new technologies that we will be starting series on this summer, and remember that MainMenu wil...
Jun 26, 2015•58 min
Main Menu 19 Jun 2015
An introduction to Windows 10 and more about the Apple Watch highlight this show. MainMenu host David Tanner introduces us to the new Narator for Windows 10. And, David also takes us on a tour of the Windows 10 desktop, start menu, and Windows search features. Then David Woodbridge demonstrates the operation of the calendar feature in the Apple Watch. And, he finishes with a demonstration of setting up, sending and receiving email on your Apple Watch. On top of the news we also learn about the j...
Jun 19, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 12 Jun 2015
Apple Watch basics will get you going if you are a new watch owner, and give those who have not baught their watch yet a better idea of how the basics of using the Apple Watch actually work. David Woodbridge demonstrates turning on and off the Apple Watch, and how to unlock the watch. Then David will show us how to pear the Apple Watch with our iPhone, how to delete unwanted apps on your watch. And, finally David shows us what you can do with your watch if it is not connected to your iPhone. Thi...
Jun 12, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 05 Jun 2015
Features on MainMenu for this week include: Larry Turnbull ACB Radio managing director brings us an interview about a new way finding app for your smartphone that will help you find your way around inside a building using this app on your iDevice and possibly on your Android device. If you are coming to Dallas for the convention you definately want to know about this app for easier navagation around the convention and the convention hotel. MainMenu continues our special coverage of the Apple Wat...
Jun 05, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 29 May 2015
Features On MainMenu For May 29 2015 include: Greg Stilson from Humanware introduces us to the new internet radio feature in the latest BrailleNote Apex Keysoft upgrade. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge continues his new Apple Watch tutorial: Takes us on a tour of the Apple Watch home screen. Shows us how to set the accessibility shortcut on the Apple Watch. Shows us VoiceOver gestures for use on the Apple Watch. And, shows us how to change the VoiceOver settings on the Apple Watch.
May 29, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 22 May 2015
MainMenu Features For May 22 2015: Descriptive Video Update: The latest on how ACB is working to advocate for descriptive video with NetFlix and others. Plus some ideas for how you too can advocate for descriptive video in many different ways. Humanware Releases Keysoft version 9.5 for BrailleNote Apex: The new release became available from the Humanware website on May 20th and Greg Stilson from Humanware demonstrates the new feature which allows entering math expressions on your Apex in UEB Bra...
May 22, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 15 May 2015
On MainMenu this week we feature Humanware - and the iBill Project along with the second part of the presentation on moving from Jaws or Window-Eyes to the NVDA free open source screen reader. Jeff Bishop brings us an interview with a representative from Humanware. Joseph Lee from NV Access gives us part 2 of his presentation on how to move from Jaws or Window-Eyes to NVDA for your primary screen reader. And, Jeff Bishop talks to the folks at the iBill Project about their money reader being prov...
May 15, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 08 May 2015
MainMenu highlights transitioning from Jaws For Windows or Window-Eyes to the NVDA screen reader. And, we hear more from the AFB Leadership Conference... MainMenu Co producer Jeff Bishop starts us out with an interview with a representative from the Hellen Keller Foundation and their latest project. Joseph Lee from NvAccess brings us the first half of a two part presentation on transitioning from Jaws for Windows or Window-Eyes to the NVDA free screen reader. This presentation was a part of the ...
May 08, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 01 May 2015
This show is all about the Apple Watch. David Woodbridge from Vision Australia shows us how to set up a brand new Apple Watch straight out of the box.
May 01, 2015•54 min
Main Menu 24 Apr 2015
We bring you a wide variety of information on MainMenu this week including several interviews from the recent AFB Leadership Conference, and three presentations from David Woodbridge. David Woodbridge of our MainMenu staff starts out this week with a demonstration of using audio description on Netflix. MainMenu co-producer of MainMenu interviews a representative of Audio Eye about their new software to improve your access to the web. Next we hear a demonstration of one of the new features in the...
Apr 24, 2015•57 min
Main Menu 17 Apr 2015
Information you want when you want it... Joseph Lee hosts part 2 of the Windows 10 with NVDA presentation started on MainMenu last week. Mary Emerson demonstrates how to reset your Amazon password using Jaws and Firefox. And, David Woodbridge shows us how to restore our Apple TV to good working condition using our Mac and Voiceover.
Apr 17, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 10 Apr 2015
MainMenu is all about Windows 10, what is new, and how well does it work. We bring you news of the latest update release to iOS for your iDevice with iOS 8.3 this week. Then Joseph Lee introduces us to Windows 10 with a demonstration of some of the new features and answers some questions about other features in Windows 10.
Apr 10, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 03 Apr 2015
What is new at Perkins Solutions and the 2015 NVDA Conference keynote highlight this week on MainMenu. We visit with a representative from Perkins Solutions to find out what is happening at Perkins at the CSUN 2015 conference. And, we hear part 2 of the 2015 NVDA Conference and learn even more about the latest going on at NV Access and what is coming up in the near future.
Apr 03, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 27 Mar 2015
The latest news from the technology field for blind and visually impaired technology users is right here on MainMenu. And, you will hear it here first. Mark Solomon of Ai Squared presents part 2 of a webinar on "Experiencing The New Features In Window-Eyes 9.1" thanks to the fine folks at www.aisquared.com. We hear the first part of the keynote address from the March 14th 2015 NVDA 2015 Conference. Additional coverage from this conference will be coming up on MainMenu over the coming weeks. And,...
Mar 27, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 20 Mar 2015
MainMenu presents the Ai Squared training on what is new in Window-Eyes 9.1... Mark Soliman of Ai Squared presents a webiner on "Experiencing The New Features In Window-Eyes 9.1" thanks to the fine folks at www.aisquared.com. A copy of the entire presentation and worksheets for this presentation can be downloaded from the link below... the webinar recording as well as the corresponding study guide worksheet and answer key can be had by visiting: www.gwmicro.com/webinars. The download links can b...
Mar 20, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 13 Mar 2015
MainMenu brings you coverage from CSUN 2015 including the latest news from Hims Incorperated and American Thermoform Corperation... We find out all the latest developments going on at Hims including announcement of a few new products expected in the next couple of months. David Woodbridge demonstrates the Hims Blaze EZ. And, we round up the coverage with the latest information on what is going on at American Thermoform. Keeping you informed and up-to-date is our business at MainMenu...
Mar 13, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 06 Mar 2015
Here we begin with David Tanner who interviews Greg Stilson at CSun 2015 about new products and updates coming from Humanware. We also listen to David Woodbridge as he demonstrates the playlist interface in ITunes 12.
Mar 06, 2015•46 min
Main Menu 27 Feb 2015
Are you ready to start traveling in your own car whenever you want? Well, that day may be closer than you expected... MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews Harry Brown about the latest developments in the driverless car perfection, and we find out that great progress is being made. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge shows us some of the latest accessibility features on Apple TV.
Feb 27, 2015•57 min
Main Menu 20 Feb 2015
Keeping you up-to-date and in the know with the latest news in the accessible technology field we present this week--- Cullen Gallagher presents a demonstration and shows us the main features of the accessible Comcast X1 settop box with voice guidance for all functions using Comcast cable, movies on demand, recording and viewing shows on the included DVR, and much more. Joseph Lee brings us an excellent tutorial and introduction to the upcoming NVDA 2015.1 version of the popular and free Non-vis...
Feb 20, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 13 Feb 2015
Have you been wondering about what UEB is, and have a lot of questions about it... ACB President Kim Charlson gives us an excellent presentation on the basics of UEB and why we need UEB. MainMenu staff person David Woodbridge shows us how to record all the sound from your iPhone on to your Mac. And, David will also show us how to use our voice for both voice dictation and computer command on your Mac.
Feb 13, 2015•58 min
Main Menu 06 Feb 2015
This is part 2 of the Microsoft presentation on Windows 10.
Feb 06, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 30 Jan 2015
This is part 1 of the windows 10 presentation by Microsoft.
Jan 30, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 23 Jan 2015
This episode contains the final part of the highlights of Assistive Technology for 2014.
Jan 23, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 16 Jan 2015
This week on Main Menu we bring you an exclusive interview with Jeremy Curry from Ai Squared. This interview is all about the new release of Window-Eyes 9.0. This will be one you won't want to miss. We also include part 2 of This Year in AT for 2014 and David Woodbridge brings us a Mac tip as well for those that want to learn how to access their Extras Menu using their track pad.
Jan 16, 2015•57 min
Main Menu 09 Jan 2015
This is part 1 of the AT panel discussions.
Jan 09, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 02 Jan 2015
MainMenu brings in the new year with information you will not want to miss... MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge demonstrates the use of iCloud Drive on your Mac, and shows all the great features of iCloud Drive. Edgar Introduces us to the Raspberry Pie line of Linux based computers with a price of less than $50, and they are accessible with speech. He demonstrates setting up the Raspberry Pie computer and where to find all he software you will need to make your new computer a great computer...
Jan 02, 2015•59 min
Main Menu 19 Dec 2014
Thanks to all who contributed to this year's holiday show, and have a very happy holiday. Welcome to the MainMenu Holiday Show where technology and the holidays meet to bring you a hour of holiday tech and holiday entertainment. With songs from the ACB Radio staff, greetings from the MainMenu staff, and much more... David Tanner introduces us to the iOS app Christmas Music 10000 Christmas Songs for Free. Thanks to Jonathan Mosen for allowing us to air his presentation of Louis The Blind Elfe Mar...
Dec 19, 2014•58 min
Main Menu 12 Dec 2014
On MainMenu this week we will learn more about Yosemite for Mac and learn more about how to develop apps for iOS. Nicholas Acasta brings us part two of his series on developing apps for iOS. David Woodbridge shows us how to change our Yosemite password to our Apple id. And, then he shows us how to use our iPhone with iTunes 12 on the Mac. Do not miss the show for December 19th. It will be our holiday show and we have a lot of special things planned to make it a very special show that you will no...
Dec 12, 2014•59 min