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This episode was originally published on IA Cast: Episode Notes In this episode, I introduce Lynn and Damashe and announce some changes to our podcast, including the addition of chapters and breaking the episodes up into segments. We delve into some legislation in the EU that will make it easier for users to change their tech devices' batteries, reducing e-waste. We question what "easy" means and have concerns about the impact on creativity and safety. We also discuss the potential for manufactu...
In this episode, Marty, Michael and Damashe sit down and have a conversation with Steven and Shaun from Double Tap. Read transcript
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Show Notes - Episode 1 In this week's episode, we discuss various applications and tools that we use in our daily lives. Applications for Trip Information We talk about our experiences with keeping track of trip information and Damashe shares his experience with a new application he is trying out. Pirate Ship We discuss Pirate Ship, a tool that both of us use to ship products. Michael has a question for Damashe about it, but Damashe doesn't have the answer. Medical Updates Michael shares an upda...
# In this episode, Damashe demonstrates how to use Mac GPT to interact with the chat GPT service. He walks through the different settings and interfaces available and provides tips on how to make the most of the application. Read transcript
Episode Notes On this episode, Michael speaks with Lynn, Marty, and Angie about the following topics. Angie tried Android and gives her thoughts. We discuss the latest Reddit news where Reddit is now replacing various subreddit moderators with their own people to bring the service back online. We discuss the best travel gear, and how to work through an airport accessibly. Picks Marty: News Explorer for iOS Lynn: Palabra Cadabra for iOS Angie: Google's Android experience Michael: Streaks for Appl...
In this episode of Friday Finds, Marty and Lynn discuss the new EU law that requires manufacturers to have easily replaceable batteries in their devices, the TweeSecake app, and the Apple Vision Pro headset, which has accessibility features built-in. They also mention an iOS update that fixes an adapter problem.
In the podcast episode "Secure Travel: Tips and Tools for Staying Safe on the Go", Michael and Damashe discuss various ways to ensure your safety while travelling. One of the key takeaways from the conversation is the importance of being aware of your surroundings. When you're in an unfamiliar place, it's easy to get lost or disoriented, so it's essential to stay alert and pay attention to your surroundings. This means being mindful of your surroundings, avoiding shady areas, and taking extra pr...
In this episode of The Shell Phone Show, we demonstrate how to reorganize your favorite applications on the Blind Shell Classic 2. Our host takes you through the step-by-step process of adding and removing apps from your favorites list, as well as rearranging their order. This helpful tutorial will make it easier for Blind Shell Classic 2 users to access their most frequently used apps with just a few clicks. Don't forget to subscribe to The Shell Phone Show for more tips and tricks on using ass...
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Welcome to this week's episode of Technically Working, TW16 - Your Emails Important to Us. This week, we discuss a range of topics, including our involvement in Beta, the exciting items that Damashe sent Michael in a box, which included a new hard drive and some delicious seasoning. We also talk about bringing sanity to Michael's inbox, and we thank you for your continued support. In addition, we cover IOS17, travel tips, and our plan for convention week. We have some exciting plans in store for...
Join Michael as he demystifies Reaper, a highly customizable and affordable Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) suitable for both podcasting and music production. This video will introduce you to the key concepts and terminologies of Reaper, including projects, tracks, items, markers, automations, envelopes, rendering, and more. This introduction is drawn from Michael's hands-on experience as a podcast editor using Reaper since 2018. Stay tuned till the end for a broad overview of Reaper’s capabilit...
In this episode of Friday Finds, Marty and Linn discuss Streamlabs' new editing tool for podcasting, the importance of understanding the legal aspects of using free tools, and the need for graphical access for the blind and visually impaired. They also touch on Elon Musk's Twitter troubles and the importance of reading the fine print. Tune in to stay informed and be inspired! Read transcript...
Join Marty, Michael, and Damashe as they discuss their essential tech go bags and the gadgets they can't travel without. From power banks to cables, they share their must-have items and handy travel tips. Don't miss this insightful conversation on making your tech travels more efficient and enjoyable. Read transcript
[MUSIC] >> This has been an ACB Community Call. [MUSIC] >> This Unmute Presents Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, June 13th, 2023. [MUSIC] Hello everyone and welcome back to another un-mute. Good to see you all again. Couple announcements here at the top. I want to remind everyone to please be respectful for their questions and give everyone the same opportunity you would to get your questions answered. Also, we'll take all first-hands. If we get through everyone first time throu...
Transcript Michael: [0:00] You said something earlier this week that made me think about the way I work. And I kind of wanted to explore that. And I think we talked about bringing it up, but I'm not sure. And that was, uh, when you asked me, do you ever wake up with full intentions to get stuff done? And then by the end of the day, you've gotten stuff done, but none of the things that you wanted to get done, got done. So I'm curious what brought that up. First of all. Damashe: [0:21] So I do rem...
Join Marty and the Michaels as they discuss the incredible features of ACB Link, the official app of the American Council of the Blind. Discover how ACB Link provides a seamless experience to access the latest news, affiliate information, live streams, podcasts, and more. Streamlining your ACB media experience has never been easier! Transcript Marty S: [0:04] Hey all, Marty here, and today with me I have the Michaels. Say hello, Michaels. Michael B: [0:09] Hello. Michael D: [0:11] Hello. Marty S...
In this episode, Michael demonstrates for you how to use the Wayaround tag and labeling system on BlindShell Classic 2.
On This episode, Michael, Taylor, Marty, and Lynn discuss everything announced at WWDC 2023’s keynote. Visit this page to get the original episode, with links and a transcript. Support Unmute Presents by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast ....
Welcome back to another exciting episode of Friday Finds! In this episode, Marty and Linn dig into the highlights from Apple's WWDC, ponder over the conspicuous absence of AI in the presentation, and analyze Apple's preference for the term "machine learning" instead. They also discuss 'EmpathEyes,' an innovative VR simulator that helps parents and caregivers understand a child's exact visual impairment, and how this could change the way we perceive and react to visual impairment. Finally, they e...
Join us for another exciting episode of 'A Lady with Lucy', where our hosts, Marty and Lucy, dive deep into the fascinating world of Amazon's virtual assistant. Discover the magic of various features like the Follow-up Mode, Whisper Mode, Routines, Themes, and the intriguing VoicePad. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a smart device lover, or someone new to the realm of AI, this episode is sure to provide you with some hidden treasures and secret hacks to make your life a tad easier. In this epi...
[Music] This is the Shell Phone Show. Showing you how to do something on the Blind Shell Classic 2. Brought to you by Peyone Media LLC. [Music] All right, so I'm going to answer a real quick question that I've gotten a couple of different from individuals who have asked. And that is what is this way around application that's available in the blind child classic two app catalog. So if you go to the app catalog, as of today, seven June, you can download under the new applications, an app called wa...
Transcript [0:01] This is an ACB Community Call presented by American Council of the Blind. [0:10] Music. [0:17] This Unmute Presents Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, June 6, 2023. Hello, everyone, and welcome back to another Unmute. We want to get everyone's tech questions answered. So go ahead and raise your hands, and we'll get to you as quickly as possible after a couple of announcements here. We also want to remind everyone we're going to go through all the first hands up. And if we ha...
Transcript Michael: [0:04] In today's Sunday teaching episode, I'm going to show you how to configure your numpad commander, and then I'll give you a little bit about how I have my numpad commander configured. So this will work if you're a voiceover user on Mac OS. And what we're going to do is we're going to start by tapping VOF8. This'll bring us to... VoiceOver Utility, VoiceOver Utility, VoiceOver Utility, Window, Utility Categories. Now, when you're in the Utility Categories, you can simply...
Welcome to a new episode of Unmute Presents, where we dive deep into the ever-evolving landscape of AI and tech innovations. In this episode, we discuss Everett Bacon's new role as vice president of blindness initiatives at AIRA, a leading organization in providing sighted assistance to blind individuals. We also ponder the reliability of AI chatbots and their potential risks, as evidenced by the recent controversy surrounding an eating disorders hotline chatbot. Marty and Lynn delve into AIRA's...
Below is the transcript. Marty and Michael sat down with Allison from Podfeet to have a conversation about her history with tech and how though she doesn't use VoiceOver she knows a lot about trying something to help others. Below is a list of links Allison shared: Macworld | iWord 2012: Blindfolded! Interesting Audio Hijack Sessions Stream Deck — Down the Rabbit Hole, Part 3 Making Digital Confetti Accessible Episode Transcript: Marty: [0:04] Hey y'all, Marty here and welcome back to another Un...
[Music] This is the Shell Phone Show. [Music] Showing you how to do something on the Blind Shell Classic 2. Brought to you by Peyone Media LLC. [Music] If you'd like to access the manual on the Blind Shell Classic 2, You can do so within the phone itself. Press and hold the back button until you hear the time. 7.31 PM. Press the up button until you hear. Call one of seven. Turn off the phone. Seven of seven. Manual six of seven. If you press okay on manual. Blind shell classic two user guide. On...
[0:00] Today is, what is today's date? The 30th. Tomorrow's the last day of the month. This on Mule Presents Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, May 30th, 2023. Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. I can not talk today. That's good. Just keep the blah, blah, blah in. We'll just put that in really. All right. I'm going to do it one more time. This is an ACB Community Call, presented by American Council of the Blind. [0:27] Music. [0:40] This Unmute Presents Community Call was hosted on Tuesday, May 30...
Summary: In this episode of Unmute Presents, host Marty dives into the world of external hard drives. Marty explains the different sizes of drives, including the standard 3.5 inch and 2.5 inch drives, highlighting their uses and benefits. He then explores the difference between platter drives and SSD drives, shedding light on their performance and durability. Marty also discusses the various connection types (USB-A, USB-C, and Thunderbolt) and how they affect data transfer speeds. Whether you're...
