Mystic Access Podcast

Chris Nova, Kim Nova•mysticaccesspodcast.com

We record podcasts on assistive technology and products and services which we find of interest. We specialize in providing comprehensive tools for people who are blind and visually impaired to become empowered to maximize the use of their access technology while having fun doing it.

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Episodes

Winarchiver Demonstration With Window-eyes

I recently wrote a blog post about Winarchiver.¬† You can read it here.¬† This podcast will demonstrate Winarchiver using Window-eyes under Windows 8.

Sep 13, 20130

Revisiting Chicken Nugget Accessible Twitter Client.

Lots of things have been added or modified sense the first beta of Chicken Nugget was released.¬† Chicken Nugget is an accessible Twitter client.¬† In this podcast I take you through Chicken Nugget from www.q-continuum.net I also discuss autoread one of my favorite features. Download your copy of Chicken Nugget from www.q-continuum.net/chicken_nugget

Aug 25, 20130

Star Wars Fan Days 2011 day 2

In 2011 I go to Star Wars Fan Days in Texas.¬† This is day 2.¬† I get autographs and walk around the convention.

Jul 21, 20130

Introducing SenderoMaps, More than a Map Manager Audio Tutorial

SenderoMaps is a map program that allows you to virtually explore around an area.¬† SenderoMaps is developed by Sendero Group.¬† If you are running BrailleNote GPS or Sense Navigation version 2012 or greater, chances are you already have SenderoMaps. Mystic access is pleased to announce SenderoMaps, More than a Map Manager audio tutorial.¬† This tutorial is around 2 hours in length and will be available for purchase on July 15, 2013.

Jul 04, 20130

Star Wars, A Visual Medium or not!

I explore the thought of Star Wars being a visual medium.¬† I do this by exploring the radio dramas.¬† Star Wars 1981, The Empire Strikes Back 1983 and Return of the Jedi 1996.¬†¬†¬† I even go through the history of the radio dramas. For a free audio book and a 30 day trial of Audible.com, click here.

Jun 21, 20130

Chicken Nugget, an Accessible Twitter client

In this episode, I take you through Chicken Nugget, an Accessible Twitter client.¬† The application is currently in beta. You can download your copy from https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/17702027/Chicken%20Nugget-0.34-setup.exe

Jun 12, 20130

Start is back, an accessible application that brings the Windows 7 start menu back to Windows 8.

In this episode, I demonstrate and discuss ‚Äústart is back‚Äù an accessible application that brings the Windows 7 start menu stile of interface back to windows 8.¬† I use Window-eyes and load some programs and go into start is backs configuration.¬† Start is back can be found at www.startisback.com. In this episode, I demonstrate and discuss ‚Äústart is back‚Äù an accessible application that brings the Windows 7 start menu stile of interface back to windows 8.¬† I use Window-eyes and load some ...

Jun 07, 20130

Braille Smith and Braille business cards

In this episode I discuss my dealings with Braille smith.¬† They create Braille business cards as well as other braille documents such as menus.

May 31, 20130

Mystic Access: Training and Consultation from the tech doctor podcast

Note, I was a guest on The Tech doctor podcast. Below is the show notes for the podcast. In this Tech Doctor podcast, Allison and Robert speak with access technology specialist Chris Nova. Chris has recently launched a new access technology training and consultation business called Mystic Access The first product from Mystic Access is a comprehensive Sense Navigation GPS tutorial. Sense Navigation is the GPS software that runs on the pre-Android Hims Braille Sense Notetakers....

May 26, 20130

Introducing a comprehensive Sense Navigation Audio Tutorial by Mystic Access

This is a small sample of a comprehensive tutorial currently in production.¬† The Sense Navigation audio tutorial will cover installing, Using the location look up dialog, routes, virtual mode and much more. It will be available for purchase May 15, 2013.

May 07, 20130

Lastpass, an accessible password manager

This is episode 54 of the Mystic Access podcast.¬† I do a short demonstration of lastpass, an accessible password manager from lastpass.com. ¬† I show you how to use lastpass to log in to a site and also change a password using the generate password feature.

Apr 26, 20130

Sendero GPS V2013

Mike May gave a presentation on April 08, 2013 for Accessible world.¬† New features and GPS running on a Windows 8 tablet.

Apr 10, 20130

QFeed an accessible RSS Reader

In this episode I demonstrate QFeed, an accessible rss reader from Q-continuum.net.

Mar 31, 20130

The my Charge Peak 6000 Rechargeable Power Bank with speech

In this podcast, I use the my Charge Peak 6000 Rechargeable Power Bank with speech to charge my iPad, Note 2, U2 and Plextalk pocket. Showing how versatile this little device is. I got it from amazon.com. The next version will not have speech feedback.

Mar 15, 20130

Sendero Group’s Seeing Eye GPS presentation at CSUN 2013

Here is the Seeing eye GPS presentation recorded March 1, 2013 from CSUN.

Mar 02, 20130

The People finder presentation by Sendero Group at CSUN 2013

This is an archive of the people finder presentation by Sendero Group and was recorded by Accessible world. People finder is an application for iOS devices that can assist two blind people in finding each other in crowded places. This is a prototype, (a proof of concept.)

Mar 01, 20130

Searching the iTunes podcast directory with QCast.

In episode 51 I demonstrate how to search the iTunes directory for podcasts with QCast.

Feb 25, 20130

Weekly Assistive technology podcast

Posted with permission from < ahref="http://www.eastersealstech.com/category/assistive-technology-update/">Assistive Technology at Easter Seals Crossroads. Your weekly dose ¬†of information that keeps you up to date on the latest developments in the field of technology designed to assist people with disabilities and special needs. Show Notes A11y Project Dave Rupert www.a11yproject.com ¬ª The Qube, Accessible Twitter Client Mystic Place Blog and Podcast¬†bit.ly/YGF2CB Post to Twitter and F...

Feb 22, 20130

QCast an accessible podcatcher client.

In episode 50 I demonstrate Q Cast from q-continuum.net. There are two versions, one for Windows and another for Mac.

Feb 17, 20130

FREETALK-1200 Connect Me Skype VoIP Phone Adapter

In episode 49 I demonstrate how to configure the FREETALK-1200 Connect Me Skype VoIP Phone Adapter and use it to make a call to the Skype call testing service. This adapter allows you to connect a standard corded or cordless phone and use it with Skype. You do not need to have your computer on or even have skype installed.

Feb 16, 20130

The Qube, Accessible Twitter Client

In episode 48, I demonstrate The Qube accessible twitter client. I send a tweet, switch the sound scheme and use basic navigation commands.

Feb 02, 20130

Android Accessibility Part Three

Posted with permission from The TEch Doctor. In Android Accessibility Part Three, the Tech Doctor interviews four Nexus 7 users. Each person discusses their unique experiences with the device including getting started with accessibility and accessing favorite applications. Thanks Chris Nova, Ricky Enger, Pratik Patel and Allison Hartley for sharing your insights and expertise with the Tech Doctor listeners.

Jan 28, 20130

iCatcher, a Podcatcher app for Ipad, iPhone and iPod touch.

In episode 47 I demonstrate and discuss iCatcher. This is a podcatching app for listening to podcasts. It works on iPad iPhone and iPod devices.

Jan 17, 20130

Android Accessibility Part Two

Posted by permission from the Tech Doctor. In Android Accessibility Part two, the Tech Doctor described using the Android screen reader called TalkBack to search for, purchase, configure and begin using six popular apps. He made some comparisons with using similar apps with VoiceOver on the Apple platform. The six apps are: gmail, iBlink Radio, a Twitter client called Plume, Google Play Books, a podcasting app called DoggCatcher and an app called Presto which gives DoggCatcher the ability to spe...

Jan 16, 20130

Android Accessibility Part One

Posted by permission from the Tech Doctor. In this episode, the Tech Doctor begins a series on Android Accessibility. With no prior Android experience, the Tech Doctor explains how he went about purchasing, unboxing and setting up his Nexus 7 tablet. He used the Nexus 7 accessibility documentation from the google website as his guide. Along the way, he discovered an excellent podcast about the Nexus 7. It is Episode 13 of That Android Show Another excellent podcast about Android Accessibility wa...