In episode 44 of the Mystic place Podcast I demonstrate edsharp, an accessible editor from www.empowermentzone.com. I apologize for the static in the later part of the podcast as I don’t understand what happened.
On October 11, Sendero Group and APH with assistance from accessible world held a training on how to use APH Talking PC Maps to explore around a city. Here is the archive of that presentation.
In episode 43 I demonstrate FileDir from Empowermentzone.com. I select multiple files, create a CD and do file management tasks.
In episode 42 I give an update on Google Chrome and ChromeVox. This is an update to episode 40 I did on October 1, 2012. I am correcting an issue where I demonstrate that ChromeVox will not read the Chrome menu bar. The ChromeVox developers recently released an update correcting this issue.
In episode 41 I discuss and demonstrate the Great Northern Popcorn Antique Style Popcorn Popper, model number 6100 8 ounce Foundation Red. I try and describe it and make a batch of popcorn.
In this episode, I demonstrate a little bit with using NVDA, ChromeVox with the Google Chrome browser. There are some examples where NVDA doesn’t read radio buttons properly so ChromeVox is used.
On Monday September 17, 2012 Chris Nova and Charles LaPierre gave a presentation and demonstration of Sendero 2012.5 new features. The presentation includes: using SenderoMaps to download your maps and install on a BrailleNote Apex as well as lots of questions and answers from the audience.
On September 13, 2012 The American Printing House for the Blind in conjunction with Sendero Group began a series of Webinars discussing and demonstrating APH Talking PC Maps. This is a product where users can virtually explore their neighborhood or another city.
In episode 39 I demonstrate how to download maps and Points of Interest using SenderoMaps 2012, I then synchronize the downloads to my SD card.
In episode 38 I discuss and demonstrate some of the new features of the GPS 2012.5 release.
In episode 37, I update on two podcasts I recently recorded. These are episode 24 Neato Robotics Vacuum and episode 36 comfort zone cz310r 9 inch twin window fan. I discuss my experience in updating the firmware of the vacuum and how the remote for the fan came apart after being knocked off of the desk.
In episode 36 of the Mystic Place Podcast I discuss and demonstrate the comfort zone cz310r 9 inch twin window fan.
In episode 35 of the Mystic Place Podcast I demonstrate and discuss the Panasonic ES8249S Shaver. The shaver seems to be accessible including changing the different modes for cleaning. I also describe what each button press does.
In episode 34 of the Mystic Place Podcast I discuss and demonstrate the new way you pick map folders in Sendero GPS for the BrailleNote and Sense Navigation. The Braille Sense Onhand with Sense Navigation is the device used.
In episode 33 of the Mystic Place Podcast I continue working with Becky Internet email. In this episode I demonstrate some of the functions of the address book and also how to send an attachment as well as viewing received attachments. This time I use NVDA with Vocalizer Lee, the male Australian voice.
In episode 32 of the Mystic Place Podcast I discuss Becky Internet email from www.rimarts.co.jp. I configure Becky for use with a gmail account. I also configure Becky to work optimal with screen readers. Window-eyes 7.54 and are used.
In episode 31 of the Mystic Place Podcast I give my experience and impressions of the Taxi Magic service. There is no monthly fee, however they add an additional charge of $1.5 to your ride. from www.taximagic.com
In episode 30 I describe and demonstrate the Mint automatic hard floor cleaner from www.mintcleaner.com
In this 29th episode of the Mystic Place Blog and Podcast, I give you a description and demonstration of the Breville BJE200XL 700-Watt Compact Juice Fountain.
In episode 28 I discuss and demonstrate the Royal 18 Sheet Cross Cut Shredder (SC180MX). This shredder has an audio alert that plays when the wastebasket needs to be emptied. Royal 18 Sheet Cross Cut Shredder (SC180MX) at Amazon.com
In episode 27 of the Mystic Place Blog and Podcast I discuss and take you on a short demonstration of the Qread accessible book reader from http://q-continuum.net/qread/
In episode 26, I show you around burnaware pro from www.burnaware.com. This is a cd/dvd/blu-ray recorder program that is accessible with screen readers. Window-eyes is used to go through the menus of burnaware. I then burn a data dvd.
In episode 25, I discuss and demonstrate the Cuisinart SS-700 coffee maker. This coffee maker uses the k-cups. It also comes with a refillable k-cup and has a place to store it. You can also make 4, 8, 10, and 12 oz cups. Remove the tank from the left side of the coffee machine and fill it at the sink.
In episode 24 of the Mystic Place Blog and Podcast I discuss and demonstrate the Neato Robotics vacuum from www.neatorobotics.com.
In this podcast I demonstrate WebDrive. This FTP client allows you to mount FTP sites as if they are networked drives. You can open files in your favorite text editor and save them. Instantly the site is updated.
On Saturday, October 08, 2011 at 3:00 PM I attended a Clone Wars Question and Answer session at Star Wars FanDays in Irving Texas. You can listen to the session with the clone wars voice actors. There is even a nice surprise at the end for one of the cast members.
In this podcast we hear a session where Billy D. Williams answers questions from the Star Wars fans. This podcast was recorded on October 08, 2011 at the Irving convention center.
In this podcast I walk around the Irving convention center. I get assistance from passers by and people working the booths.
Tripit is an online service that keeps track of your flight and hotel reservations. You sign up for an account at http://www.tripit.com and forward your trip confirmations to a special email address. A few minutes later you get a notification if the addition was successful. When you login you can see your trips planned. It will show arrival and departure times for travel. It then shows your hotel check in and checkout times. It will even give you the current weather and most of all the site is a...
I have recently found out about the first alert talking smoke/co detectors with onelink technology. These detectors are interconnected. This means when one goes off, they all go off. You can get hard wired or wireless. What is unique about the first alert ones is you can assign a pre programmed label such as kitchen, dining room or childs room. When the smoke detector in the dining room is activated all smoke detectors will go off announcing the location in trouble. So if you are up stairs sleep...
