All Cool Blind Tech Shows

In this episode, James Oates tells us about Microsoft's new operating system coming in 2015. He shows us the new Start Menu, Task Viewer, and the Virtual Desktop Viewer contained in the current version of Windows10 Technical Preview.

In episode four, James Oates introduces us to

Tweet Free,

a fully accessible Twitter client for Windows8.1. He walks us through version eleven of

Adobe Reader

for reading PDF files. He demonstrates

Adobe Digital Additions

for reading eBooks. He shows us how to add a RSS feed to

Microsoft Outlook.

Finally, he demonstrates making a phone call using

Google Voice

inside of Google Hangouts.

The knfbReader app

is the focus of this episode. It’s UI, it’s features, and some comparisons with other OCR applications available on iOS. This podcast was recorded after the initial release and installed on an iPhone 5 running iOS8. Garth shows the use of the current feature set in a few real world situations, gives tips on how to get the best out of it, and run in to a bug or two on the way. If you are still on the fence with respect to the purchase of knfbReader,

than you will find this demonstration useful in making up your own mind.

Apple introduces braille screen input for iOS users. Follow along as Hugo guides us through the setup and functionality of the new braille input now available on iOS 8.

To report any issues with accessibility on iOs8, you can email Apple directly at:

Apple feedback

In this overview, Hugo demonstrates some of the latest features in iOS 8. Looking for tips on using your iOS device? Now you can with the Tips app.

Hey Siri is put through the hands free test and Siri now incorporates Shazam, a great feature for music enthusiasts. Hugo then moves on to showing you how to use Spotlight, if you’re looking for a contact or an app. Sometimes you’re looking for answers. Spotlight now gives you suggestions from Wikipedia entries, places nearby, trending news and more. Other features included are audio ducking, battery usage on individual apps, weather app, contacts in the app switcher, and notification centre.

To report any issues with accessibility on iOs8, you can email Apple directly at:

Apple feedback

In episode 3 of James Oates Exploring Windows 8.1 series, James switches from

JAWS15

to

NVDA2014.3

and shows us four free popular applications from the Windows Store. He walks us threw how to use Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and YouTube. James also demonstrates Xbox Radio and Google Hangouts.

Many thanks to Brandon Cross for his time in editing this podcast.

In this first episode of a series, James Oates gives us an overview of accessibility options on Windows Phone8.1. Using an entry level Nokia Lumia 635, he demonstrates the built in screen reader Narrator, and runs through the apps you will find on your phones start screen.

A run through of the Ease of Use options, a quick look at Internet Explorer and an introduction to Cortana, your personal assistant gives us a great insight to how Microsoft are shaping up after their slow start in Windows Phone accessibility.

In part two of Exploring Windows 8.1, James Oates takes us on a tour of all of the applications that are pre-installed on the start screen. The following applications are included in the demonstration: Mail, Skype, One Drive, Reading List, Calendar, Weather, Finance, Video, Music, Sports, Internet Explorer, News, and the Windows Store. James also briefly demonstrates Google Now on Chrome.

In this podcast, James Oates walks you through the layout of Windows 8.1. He explains live tiles, and how to change the appearance of the start screen. He shows you how to find your applications, and how to add them to your start screen or task bar. He shows you how to use the file explorer and search feature, add keyboard short cuts to access your most frequently used programs from anywhere on the computer, how to have your computer show the desktop at startup instead of the start screen, and how to bypass the login screen when starting your computer.

A sneak peek into possible new voices on iOS 8 beta. Join Hugo for an exploration of the features that iOS offers for the blind and low vision with a quick sample of Alex, originally found on the Mac.