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In today's Friday Finds, we have three interesting news stories for you. First, United Airlines plans to provide Braille signage in their cabins. OpenAI has launched the ChatGPT app for Android devices, joining iOS and web versions. Lastly, the DOJ released new guidelines for website and app developers to improve accessibility. Don't forget to leave us a review and share your feedback. Thanks for listening!Read transcript

In this segment, we discuss phishing emails and staying secure online. We give an example of a phishing email and emphasize the importance of verifying email addresses. We stress the need to be cautious with suspicious links and recommend reaching out to the supposed sender to confirm authenticity. We highlight the risks of clicking on links and encourage listeners to be vigilant. We provide tips for verifying communication and advise caution with public email addresses. We mention forwarding suspicious emails to targeted companies and remind listeners to prioritize safety. Don't miss our upcoming shows and stay updated by subscribing.

In this episode of the Unmute Shell Phone Show, we dive into the email tool on the BlindShell Classic 2. Join us as we explore the features and functionality of this handy email client. Discover how to access the email client and navigate through folders and emails effortlessly. We'll guide you on opening emails, reading their details, and even accessing the full content by opening them in a browser. Learn how to compose new emails with ease, adding recipients, subject, and crafting your message. We'll also share tips on editing the email content and sending it off successfully. Tune in to hear our suggestions for enhancing the email client, like the addition of a multi-select mode and the ability to open emails directly in the web browser. Don't miss out on this informative episode that will empower you to make the most of the email tool on your BlindShell Classic 2. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

On this episode of "Technically Working," we catch up on recent events since our last recording at a convention. Damashe shares his experience of a broken cane and contracting COVID-19, while Michael talks about his trip for the ACB National Convention. We discuss using the Aira app for navigation at airports, travel apps like TripIt and Flighty, our new router setup, and alternative transportation methods. Overall, we're happy with our network setup and appreciate our listeners' support. Stay tuned for more episodes and potential guest interviews.Read transcript

In this episode, Michael walks you through the process of publishing a podcast episode using the Pinecast platform. Whether you're new to podcasting or looking for a streamlined approach, Michael provides clear instructions to help you get your episodes out to your audience. Tune in to learn how to publish your podcast episode hassle-free. - Marty invites listeners to join the live call every Tuesday at 1 p.m. EST, 10 a.m. PST in the ACB community. You can listen live on ACB Media 5 or participate by bringing your questions. Find more information about joining the Zoom calls on Clubhouse or by visiting acb.community. - Replays of the live calls are available on your favorite podcast platform. Search for "Unmute Present" to catch up on previous episodes. - Michael demonstrates the process of publishing a podcast episode using the Pinecast platform. He guides you through the steps, including opening Safari or your preferred browser, navigating to the podcast name, accessing the links menu, and selecting "New Episode" to fill out the episode details. - Michael explains the options for episode title, episode type, season numbering, and episode formatting. He walks you through uploading the MP3 file and provides tips for adding episode notes using Markdown or Rich Text. - Once all the information is filled out, Michael shows you how to save the episode using the "Save Episode" button. He emphasizes the simplicity of the process and encourages listeners to reach out with any questions. Tune in to this episode to learn how to effortlessly publish your podcast episodes on Pinecast and engage with your audience effectively.Read transcript

In this episode Linn and Michael talk about GPT degrading. They also discuss the price increases, and the passing of Kevin Mitnick You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode Marty and Michael B sit down and talk with Michael D about the 2023 ACB and NFB conference and conventions. You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode Michael walks you threw how to set ringtones on the BLindShell Classic 2.Read transcript

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

This episode was recorded using Just Press Record, therefore, there are no traditional musical elements added to the episode. Though, I'll be researching in the near future how to do editing on the go. Today we talked about your option, key, and how you can easily skip options with the option key from your Mac. Transcript: Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

In this episode of Friday fines, Marty and Lynn, sit down to chat about Amazon prime and the reduction in prime subscribers. Cable management, and a universal cable desire, and audio terms of service to help you sleep.

Introduction: In the latest episode of Unmute Presents, Lucy explores the world of Alexa skills that promote relaxation, meditation, and better sleep. She discusses how these skills can help listeners unwind, find inner peace, and improve their sleep quality. Conclusion: Lucy emphasizes the importance of self-care, relaxation, and quality sleep in maintaining overall well-being. She encourages listeners to explore Alexa's capabilities in promoting relaxation, meditation, and improved sleep, and incorporate these practices into their daily routines. Note: This episode of Unmute Presents provides insights into using Alexa for relaxation, meditation, and better sleep. Listeners can explore these practices to enhance their mental and physical well-being. Send dimmed button Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

Show Notes for "Listening to Internet Radio on the BlindShell Classic 2" Episode: Introduction: Welcome to the latest episode of the Shell Phone Show. Topic: In this episode, we will walk you through the steps to access Internet radio on the BlindShell Classic 2. Step 1: Access the menu on your BlindShell Classic 2. Step 2: Choose "Applications" from the menu options. Step 3: Select "Media" from the applications menu. Step 4: Within the media options, choose "Internet Radio". Conclusion: Thank you for tuning in to this episode of the Shell Phone Show. Stay tuned for more helpful tips and tricks on accessing Internet radio on the BlindShell Classic 2. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 manufacturers to market devices with easily replaceable batteries. Continuing that topic, I talk about repairability in iPhones and the potential impact of new legislation on the industry. I note that while Apple has improved the repairability of their latest models, other handset makers have not followed suit. I consider the potential consequences of making devices more easily repairable, such as increased repair costs and potential difficulties with waterproofing. We argue for guidance that promotes repairability without being overly specific in the law, which could stifle innovation. Later, we talk extensively about the EU's attempt to regulate technology with the aim of protecting consumers. We mention that the EU's regulations can have consequences for companies outside of the EU. I compare the Vision Pro to the first generation of the Apple Watch, with numerous features that may or may not be widely used. The goal is for the device to eventually become a pair of glasses with augmented reality. Additionally, we mention how developers can help extend the device's capabilities and make it even more exciting. Later, we discuss Apple's new Pro Display XDR and its potential abilities. We talk about the challenges of implementing passkeys for online security, expressing concern for edge cases and those who may be locked out of their accounts if they lose their device or forget their password. We emphasize the need for flexibility in implementing new security measures and the importance of considering the needs of all users. We recommend trying out passkeys as long as they work for each user. Towards the end of the episode, we suggest some recommended books for those interested in how technology is affecting our lives and how companies are exploiting our biases. Lastly, we discuss entertainment picks, including the Snoopy watch face on watchOS beta and the Marvel TV show "Secret Invasion," which we recommend checking out. The episode also includes some outtakes and a discussion of the Unmute call on the ACB community. Picks Lynn: The Loop by Jacob Ward Damashe: Daemon by Daniel Suarez Michael: Marvel Secret Invasion on Disney+ Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can do so via our and Patreon pages. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 update on his health and Mallory helps him find an accessible and affordable blood pressure monitor. We provide a link to the IPROVEN New 2023 Smart Upper Arm Blood Pressure Monitor which has a large adjustable cuff and a widescreen backlit display. Technology Updates We briefly talk about resetting a Mac and touch on the topic of WordPress. Upcoming Events We invite our listeners to connect with us in person at both of the national conventions. Product Mentioned Slinger - A tool that helps you carry your phone and other small items while on the go. Thank you for tuning in to this week's episode. Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review! Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

# 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 Apple Devices Providing Feedback We love hearing from you, so feel free to send an email to [email protected]. You can follow us on Facebook, and Twitter. You can also find us on Reddit, and all around the web. Also, don’t forget to check out our YouTube page, and for all things iACast, check out our iACast page. If you’d like to help support us, you can do so via our and Patreon pages. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 precautions when you're alone. By being aware of your surroundings, you can minimize the risk of becoming a victim of theft or other crimes. Another important aspect of safe travel is letting your financial institute know about your travel plans. If you plan to use your credit or debit card while traveling, it's a good idea to inform your bank or credit card company beforehand. This way, they can monitor your account for any suspicious activity and prevent fraud. Additionally, it's a good idea to keep your medical ID information updated on your phone in case of an emergency. And lastly, Michael and Damashe suggest considering a VPN to protect your online privacy and security while using public Wi-Fi networks. By taking these precautions, you can ensure a safe and enjoyable travel experience. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 assistive technology. This episode was brought to you by Unmute, and the music was provided by Andre Louie.Read transcript

You can tune into this call live every Tuesday. Visit acb.community to learn more about what is up coming. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

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 the upcoming convention week, and we can't wait to share them with you. So, sit back, relax, and join us for this week's episode of Technically Working, where we discuss all things tech, productivity, and more. Don't forget to visit our website at https://atguys.com/ for more information on our products and services. Links NOTE: the amazon links are affiliate links. MEE audio M6 PRO In Ear Monitor Headphones for Musicians, 2nd Gen Model With Upgraded Sound, Memory Wire Earhooks & Replaceable Cables, Noise Isolating Professional Earbuds, 2 Cords Included (Clear) Comply Foam Ear Tips for MEE Professional M6 Pro 2nd Gen, 1MORE Dual Driver ANC, Ultimate Ears UE 900, MEE Audio M6 Pro 2nd Gen, and More (T-200), Ultimate Comfort | Assorted, 3 Pairs Countryman B3 Omnidirectional Lavalier Microphone - Standard Sensitivity with Hardwired XLR Connector - Black Westone Audio UM Pro 50 Monitor Earphones - Clear](https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UMPro50v2--westone-um-pro-50-monitor-earphones-clear) Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript

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 capabilities and how to get started. Have questions? Join our Tuesday call at 10am Pacific Time. Visit ACB.community for more information or to listen live. Explore the resources mentioned in the video at reaperteacher.com and theglobalvoice.info/reaper. Read transcript

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 through, we will take second hands or second questions. Also, tonight, Mac Bytes with Bits is at 5 Eastern 8 five Eastern, eight, or five West, and eight Eastern. And there was a mistake that went out and that was a different night. So the Mac Bites with Bits is actually tonight. All the information is gonna be in today's email. So tonight Mac Bike with Bits, make sure you check that out. That'll be a good one. Also, I wanna introduce you all to Michael Deuz. He is going to be here with us and he's part of the team now and he's gonna be helping answering your tech questions. So if you see him say hello. And lastly, the question of the day is, do you prefer iPhone, Android or blind shell? And what do you like and what do you hate about whichever your choice is? And with that being said, you can raise your hand and let us know your thoughts on that. And Michael, what's going on? How you doing, buddy? Oh yeah, Bell, we're going to throw a question of the day out to people. Forgot to warn you about that. So just a quick heads up. Glad you can roll with it. So we love your participation. So feel free to raise your hand to answer the question for me, Marty. I like them all. I have frustrations with them all, but I like them all. My primary device is an iPhone. I am very comfortable on an iPhone in a blind shell, but I can use an Android device. I like the consistency of iOS. which is kind of ironic because one of the frustrations that people have is the inconsistencies of iOS. So I like how if I use the web browser or I'm using my keyboard then I know what to expect for the most part. That's not always the case with Android. So basically in a nutshell is what you're saying is you can't live with them but you can't live without them. Exactly and then the blind shell has that really simple interface so I really am used to that. So So before we get to these hands and jump over to Belle to ask her to tell us who the first person is, I want to give you a quick recap and this is going to take a little bit longer than it normally does. I'll hand it back over to Marty and he can ask for hands because Marty never told us which one he prefers, although I already know. Yesterday we had two episodes that published and real quick caveat if, I'm sorry, yesterday was only one. I don't even know what day it is anymore. If you are not subscribed to the unmute podcast feed, feel free to get subscribed and you'll get all of this content. Some of this content is its own podcast feed. So if you'd rather just get some of this content, then I will let you know about that when we go over it. And probably right after convention, you will be able to get more of the information you're looking for in a granular form. So if you only want to get a certain type of content, then that'll be an option in the very near future. However, let's talk about the content that we've posted since last time we all connected Yesterday, Technically Working, which is its own podcast feed, we posted the episode 15 with Demasi and myself called it Focus Rules because we talk a little bit about focus. We talk a little bit about real life focus and being able to get things accomplished and not overcommitting yourself, which I am guilty of doing myself. So check that out if you're interested. On Sunday evening, we chatted with Michael Doyes and we published an episode called "Stream ACB Media and Podcasts with the New ACB Link App." So you can take a listen to that. We talked about it last Sunday, but we go more in depth about it. And then earlier on Sunday, I showed you how to use WayAround. So the WayAround tag and labeling system is now available on the Blind Shell Classic too. So that Sunday, I published a demo walking you through that process. On Saturday, IACAS WWDC2023 recap wrap up was published. So Marty, Michael and a couple of other people jumped on there to talk about what Apple announced throughout the week of WWDC. On Friday, finds, Lynn and Marty sat down and talked about WWDC updates, AI in tech and virtual reality updates for people with visual impairments. So check that out. On Thursday, Lucy came and talked about the magic of Lady A follow up mode, whisper mode and a few other modes that you'll want to check out as well. And then Shellphone Show, which is its own podcast feed on Wednesday, we made the announcement about the way around application being available. And then of course, the ACB community replay for June six was published. So that's a quick recap of

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 remember that conversation and what brought it up is the fact that we were in team talk for 80 guys and you're like, oh crap, I didn't pay to, I forgot to pay the water bill. Yep. Right. And you're like, oh, so this time it's going to cost me, you know, 10 bucks for a late fee. And it wasn't that you didn't have the money, it's just you forgot to do it. But you woke up with the intention of doing it. Like, I think you had told Mallory you were going to pay the water bill or something, that you had it. And it just occurred to me that that happens to me quite a bit where I will get up and like, I will get up and either someone will have asked me to do something the night before or that morning, or I wake up to a text message like, OK, I will get that done. And then I get up and I get my coffee going, I get my coffee and do all of that. I'm sit down on the computer and I start working. And whatever that thing that I was supposed to be remembering to do first and foremost to start the day off, As soon as I touch the computer as soon as I had a device in hand that allowed me to do that thing I don't remember it until 8 o'clock at night. It's like oh man. I did do stuff I gotta just sit around not do anything today, but the one thing or the two things I said Waking up. I have to do these things today didn't get done. Michael: [1:11] Yeah, I want to know from listeners Thank you. First of all to those of you who support us one right now, but that will grow But I want to know from you and other people So share those with your friends How do you manage that because that happens to me all the time as the mossy brought up? But the good news is I was off on the time and we did not have to pay the $10, which is pretty cool. I was almost guaranteed that I had to, but I was off. It was PM, not AM. But still, the point is, I do that every day. Mario will text me. She'll say, hey, can you do this? And I'll say, yep, I'll get it done. It never gets done. It is at the point now where she or other people expect it, and I don't like that feeling and I need to figure out a way to solve that problem. And it's not that I don't want to do it, it's I get distracted with other tasks all the time. Damashe: [1:49] So like learning The thing for me is that you know, there's some days and I haven't had one of these days in a while It's like I really didn't accomplish anything I basically just you know mess around on the computer all day and really did not actually Move anything meaningfully forward at all. I haven't had one of those days in a while But I still end up with the same sort of feeling when you know I clearly say that I'm gonna do this thing or I have to do this thing or you know It's the third of the month and this is the last day for me to edit my you know, Amazon subscribe and save order And 11 o'clock he says, oh man, I didn't do the order. Crap, let me go here and hurry up. Oh wait, it's not even time, it's too late. Okay, now I'm gonna end up with stuff that I didn't need that I gotta pay for. But it's like there are times where something occurs to me before, and using that Amazon subscribing save as a perfect example. I will think about it on the 29th of the month, you know, going into the next month, because my subscribe and save, you know, final day, edit your order is the third of each month. And you know, before it feels everything is locked in, they start probably billing me for stuff that they're shipping around the seventh or eighth. So if I don't take something out or add something, I ain't getting it in that order. And I don't think about it on the 29th. Like I did it this month, actually. I thought about it around the 29th of May, you know, Memorial Day. Like, oh yeah, I need to go check the subscribe and save order to make sure that we're getting stuff that we need and then if there's stuff that we don't need, I can take that out. And if I need to add something, I can do that. I did not look at that order until Saturday morning, which was the 3rd, uh... [3:03] Why didn't I look at it on the 29th? I was in the middle of cooking some food. Honestly, although while I was sitting there, I could have looked at it real quick, watching the, you know, smelling the smoke coming off the ribs because they're already on the grill barbecuing, you know, slow cooking, like it's not like I'm cooking them on high heat or anything, on the grill for like eight hours. So I mean I had plenty of time to do it. It's like, oh, it's not that impo

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: [0:12] Today, we're going to be talking about ACB Link. So Michael D., why don't you give us a little primer on what ACB Link is? Michael D: [0:20] Sure. ACBLink is an app on iOS and there's a version on Android currently. It needs the same love that the iOS version has gotten recently. But ACBLink is the official app of the American Council of the Blind. And basically, it allows the user to go in, find out the latest news and what's going on with the American Council of the Blind. And then you can check to see all of the different affiliates that you can join and get information about that affiliate. We have the different ACB Media live streams and podcasts and all of that great content that you can get from ACB Media in the app. So it's a very convenient place to quickly get all of the information you want from the American Council of the Blind. Marty S: [1:14] Excellent. So, one feature about it that's really cool in this new version is the streams, one through, I don't know what the last number is. How many are there? 10, So, do you want to talk about that because that's a really cool feature. Michael D: [1:35] So I'm really excited about this because in the past in the app you had to double tap on the stream, go and find the play button, and then go to play. Now all you have to do is just double tap on each of the streams to play it. It's kind of like you're changing the dial on the radio. You could just go from one to the next to the next very quickly by flicking and double tapping and then if you want to stop or start back up the playback you can just do a two finger double tap if you have voiceover on or there's an out playing button at the top right of the screen that's a like visually it's a music note kind of signify something's playing and you double tap on that and you can go play and pause and and all those things see what you're listening to so yeah, i will say that the acb link update has caused me to listen to acb media a lot more than I ever have in the past and I will stick by that statement because it's just so easy. Michael B: [2:32] You go in there, you tap streams and then you tap the stream number. Used to be you go in, you tap the menu, you tap on ACB radio, then you tap the stream number, then you tap the play button. See? See? It's a lot simpler to just go and tap streams, tap the stream number. You can also listen to podcasts there, Michael. Can you explain what that process looks like? Michael D: [2:49] Sure. This process is just as easy. So you go into the podcast tab. Yes, there's a new tab for podcasts. And you find the podcast you want, you double tap, you find the episode you want, you double tap. It's as simple as that. And you can go back and forth between episodes of the same podcast. I think it's faster to do this method than going through a podcast app, like Apple podcast or anything like that, because everything is just in one place for that podcast. You don't have to look at show notes. You don't have to look at any of that stuff. You just want to listen, find the episode, double tap. Michael B: [3:27] Can you adjust play speed for podcast episodes? Michael D: [3:31] Yes, you can. In fact, that now playing button that I told you about is at the top right corner on every screen for the most part in the app. So you just find that now playing button, double tap, and then there's a one X button, which represents the speed. And you can go all the way up to 3X on the speed, which a lot of apps do, but I feel like this does it really well. Nice. The the other thing that you could do in podcasts that you obviously can't do in streams is set the position. So there's a little slider at the bottom that you can flick up and flick down on if you have focus on it and it'll change the progress and the playback progress in the app. Michael B: [4:13] This is the simplest way to stream ACB media. I think it's even more simpler than going to it on a webpage. Another thing that's been improved is the affiliates tab. I hadn't noticed this And I went and I looked at the affiliates tab prior to recording this, Michael. And can you talk a little bit about that? If someone's interested in a special interest affiliate or a state affiliate, how can they get those details? Michael D: [4:35] So I'm curious before I explain that. What did you find different on the tab? Michael B: [4:40] So to me, and it very well could be that I missed or that I misremembered. But I thought in the previous app, you tappe

In this episode, Michael demonstrates for you how to use the Wayaround tag and labeling system on BlindShell Classic 2.

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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 explore the recent controversy over Reddit charging for API access and its impact on accessibility, including an exemption for accessibility apps and an upcoming user protest. Join Marty and Linn as they unravel the intricacies of these fascinating developments. Stay tuned, leave your comments, and don't forget to join us next week for another Friday Finds! Reach us for any questions or feedback at [email protected] Transcript Marty: [0:05] Hey all, Marty here, and welcome back to another Friday Fines with Lynne. Hey Lynne, how's it going? Linn: [0:10] Hey guys, this has been quite a busy week, huh? Marty: [0:13] Yep, definitely. So quick announcement here at the top, I just want to let everyone know that Michael and I were on IACAS doing WWDC Recap, and that's going to drop in the unmute feed on Saturday, so look for that. Lynn, what's our first topic? Linn: [0:32] Okay, so we will start out with WWDC and I'm not going to spend a ton of time on it because I know that we've been pretty saturated with it all week. But the one thing I did want to touch on, of course, there were a lot of things, the headset, $3,500 headset that I won't be able to afford anytime soon. But yeah, and it has voiceover built into it. So it's going to have some accessibility features. And I guess I listened to the entire presentation. [1:16] And of course, I'm sitting there and I'm thinking about it. And I'm like, okay, where is AI? I have not heard any discussion of AI. So I was very surprised by that. But I found an article in The Verge that was titled For Better or Worse, Apple is Avoiding the AI Hype Train. And it was written by James This is Vincent from June 6. And basically, what they discussed in that article is that Apple is really taking a more cautious approach to the whole AI thing. Of course, there was AI throughout the whole presentation, but they didn't call it AI. They preferred to use the term machine learning. [2:11] And I think that some experts are saying that actually machine learning is a better way to describe AI. Artificial intelligence has sort of like a science fictional connotation to it. And AI is Apple is really taking more of a cautious, conservative approach in talking about it. it. It doesn't mean they don't have it. It just means, you know, that they're going to kind of describe it in a different way. And that's probably not a bad thing, because as many of us know, AI has really gotten some bad press. A lot of people, when they hear about AI, they hear about about the end of humanity at the worst, and AI taking jobs and misinformation and all sorts of malfeasance, whatever. So yeah, AI is starting to have some negative, you know, public press. [3:21] And I think that that's gonna be, that may have been something that Apple was thinking about when they actually did not say the word. Because as we know, if you listen to the Google presentation and the Microsoft presentations, if we had a dime for every time they use the word AI, we probably could get a nice pizza for everybody in the audience. Marty: [3:44] Yeah. So do you think that they should explain what they mean by changing the verbiage to something different, or you think they should just go with it just let people figure it out. Linn: [3:58] I think that by using the term machine learning, they are accentuating the positives about AI. So in that respect, I think it's a smart move on their part. Marty: [4:12] And not to say anything, just to let it ride and just let it be a different... Linn: [4:18] Just have it be a different, right. Because again, AI just has such a negative publicity right now. And it's a shame, because it shouldn't. There's so much good about AI, and we need to focus on the good. And in sort of changing the name, maybe like a euphemistic sort of expression, Apple is really trying to accentuate the positives. It is AI after all, but they're changing the name of it. So I don't know, you know, the jury is still out on whether this is a good idea or not. Marty: [4:57] We'll see moving forward. Right. I mean, we'll just have to see how it goes. Linn: [5:00] It may actually be a very smart move on Apple's part, you know. So this this article I found, it is really kind of a very, very interesting technology. [5:17] And basically, you know, I was born totally blind. And so when you say totally blind, you sort of understand what that means. There's not much room for misinterpretation, right? You can't see at all. That's it. Yeah. But most fo

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 episode, Lucy walks us through how to optimize our usage of these features, from enabling and disabling different modes, understanding themes, to experimenting with recording through VoicePad. So, are you ready to level up your interaction with Lady A? Tune in now! Transcript Marty: [0:04] Hey y'all, Marty here and we're back with another A Lady with Lucy. And Lucy, welcome. How's it going? Lucy: [0:13] Oh, it's going great. Going great. Yeah. Marty: [0:16] So what are we going to be talking about today? Lucy: [0:18] Okay. So today I thought I would go over just a few things that you can do with your Lady A, just some kind of, oh, miscellaneous things, modes that you can set up and things like that. So, first one is called follow-up mode. And that means that you can ask your Lady A more than one question without having to say her name again. Because normally, you You know, you ask her one question and then you have to say her name again before you can find out anything else. So with follow-up mode, I'm not actually sure how many questions you can ask her at a time, you know, without having to stop and say her name again, because I asked her that question and she didn't seem to understand what I was trying to find out. Marty: [1:21] That would be a fun game to play, you know, see how many questions you can ask before she cuts you off. Lucy: [1:26] Yeah, yeah. So the first time you use it, you have to say enable follow-up mode and then it will be turned on from then on. So. My device today is called Ziggy. Enable follow up mode. Follow up mode is now on. Ziggy, what's the weather today? Currently in Lansing, it's 90 degrees Fahrenheit with partly sunny skies. Tonight, you can expect mostly clear skies. What's the humidity? Right now, the humidity is 26%. Is it going to rain? No rain is expected tonight. By the way, there's an air quality alert in effect until Friday, June 2nd, 9.30pm. What's the date today? Today is Thursday, June 1st. What's the weather tomorrow? Tomorrow in Lansing, there will be partly sunny weather, with a high of 92 degrees Fahrenheit and a low of 62 degrees. By the way, there's an air quality alert in effect. Hmm. Marty: [2:35] So I would have never even thought that I thought that what you were doing, you could just do. I never. So if you didn't have that mode on, you'd have to say her name every time. Lucy: [2:46] Yeah. So let's, let's try this. Ziggy, disable followup mode. Followup mode is now off. Ziggy, what's the date today? Today is Thursday, June 1st. What's the date tomorrow? Yeah, I see. So maybe it's just like never ending. You can just keep asking it questions. Marty: [3:12] Or maybe there's a time limit. Like I wonder if you waited long enough with a pause in between the questions, if it would disable. Lucy: [3:19] There is. I don't know what that time limit is, but I know it's not very long. I would say 10 to 15 seconds at the most. Marty: [3:29] Right. casket questions one after another, like you were doing, it probably could go for a long time. But if you wait too long, whatever that time limit is, then you'll get out of that mode properly and you'll have to say your name again. Yep. Lucy: [3:43] Yep. Hmm. Marty: [3:45] Interesting. But that's pretty cool though. Lucy: [3:46] Yeah, it is kind of cool. I have mine on all the time just because, you know, there's yeah. Yeah. Marty: [3:54] If it's on, do you have to still say her name in the first time? And then once you say her first time, then you can continue without saying her name. Lucy: [4:02] Correct. Got it. Marty: [4:03] Cool. Lucy: [4:04] Yeah, you always have to say the name the first time to activate it, yeah, to wake it up. So the second one, I don't really see much advantage, but it's kind of cool. It's called Whisper Mode. And it is what it says it is. So, Ziggy, enable whisper mode. Sure. Whispered responses is now on. Marty: [4:32] Did she speak? Lucy: [4:38] Yeah, she did. Marty: [4:40] It doesn't come across in the audio, just so you know. Lucy: [4:42] Yeah, unfortunately. I thought it would, but it doesn't. But yes, she was whispering. And it's actually kind of creepy. I don't like it. Because it's just, I don't know. Marty: [4:55] Well, here's an interesting question. If you whisper at her, she'll whisper back without having to enable whisper mode, right? Lucy: [5:04] I don't think so. I don't know. Marty: [5:06] That's what happened to me anyway, that's why I said, you know, it was all let me see. Lucy: [5:10] So l

[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 way around. Once you've downloaded this, you'll want to set up an account if you don't already have one and then acquire some way around tags. Of course, you can get them from AT guys, but you can also get at WayAround.com. I recommend AT guys only because I work for them, you know. I don't get paid a commission, but definitely, you know, check them out. So once you've gotten those WayTags, then you and you've set up your account. The very first thing you'll want to do is press and hold the down button once you open WayAround. This will put you on the very last button, which is to write. And if you press okay on that, you can actually write a description. There's going to be an edit field that you can put a description in and this is what you can put on your way tag. So for example let's say you have milk and you want to keep track of the expiration date. You can put those details in the description and then the last button on that screen will be right. When you hit okay on right it'll say touch a tag to the back of your phone. This is about halfway up the back of the phone that you just want to touch one of the way tags against. When the phone has read it, it will vibrate and let you know, "Hey, this has been written," and you can move on with your day. Then attach that tag to the item that you just labeled. Once you've done that, next time you open the way around application, you simply touch the back of your phone against that tag. The phone will speak and vibrate and let you know, "Hey, I'm reading the tag that you already wrote." Then once you've read that, you use your down arrow key and it'll let you read the information that you saved to that tag. Tune in to unmute presents on Sunday. I'm going to demo this for you, but that is a quick overview of how to use the way around system with the blind shell classic to make sure you get your account set up, get some way around tags. If you're looking for something to get started with, there's a sampler pack for $15 that'll let you get one of each of the tags, or if you really want to get involved, get the starter pack and that'll give you between 10 and 15 of each of Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 have enough time, we'll take second hands and be respectful to everyone, as you would want to be for yourself to get everyone's questions answered, no matter how easy or tough you think they are because we always say there's no dumb questions. Michael, how you doing? I am doing well. I tried to get Mallory to come live with us today. She called me right as Chanel's announcement was playing and I'm like, we're live in like 30 seconds. You want to go live with me? And she got off the phone real fast. She was not interested. Oh, well, one of these days we'll have to get her on. [1:17] That will be a first cause she's never been on any of my podcasts, uh, intentionally intentionally anyways. Uh, so Marty we've been publishing some interesting things over at unmute. Haven't we? Yeah. A couple of things here and there, you know? Yeah. Yeah. Technically working dropped yesterday with Demasi and I, if you haven't listened to that and you want 110 minutes, Marty loves those longer episodes of rambling this between Demasi and myself, go capture that episode. And then on Sunday I posted a follow up to a question someone had asked us related to the numpad commander on the Mac. [1:53] Interesting thing there is I learned how I should probably configure my numpad commander because I have it configured in a way that probably could be done more reliably. And then Lynn and Marty sat down, talked about some tech things on Friday. So that was that episode that dropped. And then on Thursday, as we typically do, we had something a little bit more in depth. And that was a fun episode with Allison Sheridan from the Podfeet Empire. Uh, so if you're interested in that, learning more about how she as a sighted Mac user tests, some apps for accessibility and what she's done with podcasting and some fun adventures, uh, real worth the listen. Then we posted on the shell phone show on Wednesday of last week, accessing the manual on the blind shell classic too. Once you have that blind shell classic too, how do you go and learn more about operating the device itself? And then of Of course, we had the ACB Community Paul replay for May 30th. We're already in June. Can you believe it, Marty? Crazy, I know. We're halfway through the year already. It seems like I'm still getting over the holidays. Definitely. Let's go take some of these hands and then stay tuned because we have a cool demo that we will show you before the end of the hour that's exciting that I guarantee some of you will be using this summer. Monica, who do we have first? Doc. [3:17] Hey, Doc. How are you doing? You are muted. Good morning. Oh, there you are. Hope I'm unmuted. Yeah, you are. We can hear you. Well, okay. I was going to give you a report on how to delete mail folders. I told you once before I was just deleting them and they were coming back. So, I finally have figured out the routine. Okay. Okay. When you're in email, you hit F6 until you get the mail folders preview, arrow to the folder you want to delete, press the application key or shift F10 if you don't have one and then down arrow to delete folder And wallah, it is gone forever. And you have to hit enter a second time to confirm that you do want to delete it. Right. So that's how it goes away forever. So let you know. Thank you. [4:15] Yeah. Appreciate your directions. Okay. Have a good one. You too. Thank you. Next we have Beth. Hey Beth. Okay. You can. Yeah. I just saw that you, Michael, that just noticed that you had sent me an email. Yeah. [4:38] And I didn't read it yet, but I just noticed that before this call, but I also have a problem. When I get into the app games, it will, no matter if I swipe, like usually you hear at the very top of the screen, like, look, Wi-Fi, cats, Wi-Fi, and then orientation, like stuff like that. My phone just says no matter where you go on the screen. And I don't know why it does that. I have an idea for you, Beth, because I saw your email and I didn't have an immediate answer, but I think I might know what's going on. What I want you to try doing is and I can email these steps to you after the show as well. Change your rotor to screen recognition, and it will probably say on and flick down once, and it should say off. And I think then that might actually fix it. Mine did say off because I had asked on iPhone and iPad apps for the blind and visually impaired. I did ask about the games, and she said, make sure your screen recognition is turned off. And mine is interesting. Okay, I do

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 tap Command 8, which takes you to the Commanders tab, if that's what you're looking for, and then press your VORide arrow key, and choose Numpad. I'm going to select that. If you press VORide arrow, you'll find a checkbox that says Enable Numpad Commander. Yours might be unchecked. Go ahead and check that. Now let's press VORide arrow. This is important. This is the modifier, which you can press with numpad keys to be able to perform different commands. If we press our spacebar, we have a menu with several different options. I'll down arrow through those real quick. [1:15] So as you can hear, there's several different modifiers. Now, once you have the numpad commander, if you press VL right arrow, you'll hear a table that you can interact with. When you interact with this table, you'll find two rows. One is the number associated with the command that you'd like to modify. And the second one is the command that you'd like to associate with that number. So let me give you a quick rundown of how I have my numpad commander configured. And I recommend you take a look at all of the options that are available because there's a lot there. I think there's 13 different categories of different items you can set. So the number one is associated with item chooser for me. The number two is a down arrow and the number three is my tables. So it'll jump to the next table. Four is VO left arrow for me. Five is VO space and six is VO right arrow. Seven is stop interacting. eight is up arrow and nine is start interacting. Which means that I don't have to press V o shift up arrow or down arrow, but here's where it gets really fun. The clear key for me is my applications chooser, which means I don't have to press V o F one F one. I can just reach over and hit the clear key. The slash key is my window chooser. So I don't have to press V o F two F two, or remember that I have to press that twice quickly in order to pull up a list of windows that are active in the current application. [2:40] Now, the enter key for me is my actions button. That way, when I'm quickly navigating through notifications, I just hit enter to five, enter to five to clear them out, Apple, that's what I want in the next OS, a button to clear all my notifications at once, one last command that I'll give you that can be helpful is you can also assign voiceover numpad commanders to shortcuts. So if you're using a shortcut that maybe tells you what hosting opportunities you have available You could assign that to a keystroke That's available on your numpad with one of your modifiers and trigger that or any other shortcut that you use slash automation service Hopefully this has inspired you a little bit to go take a look at the numpad commander available on VoiceOver on the Mac and if you have any questions reach out to us feedback at unmute dot show and you can also Also, connect with us every Tuesday, 10 a.m. Pacific Time, that's 1 p.m. Eastern. Visit acb.community for more details or tune in live. ACB Media. Bye. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

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 revolutionary service that pairs technology and human assistance, helping visually impaired individuals with everyday tasks. They also explore the backlash against recent subscription rate hikes and highlight free usage opportunities at locations like airports and Starbucks. The conversation shifts towards the fraught topic of AI chatbots, specifically addressing the problematic advice given by an eating disorder hotline chatbot. This raises vital questions on the reliability and programming of chatbots, the role of AI in critical health support, and the necessity of human oversight in these AI systems. Finally, we eagerly anticipate the upcoming WWDC event and speculate about new Apple products, from larger screen MacBook Airs to AI-powered virtual reality goggles. Join us as we navigate the promises and pitfalls of AI technology, the groundbreaking advancements and critical ethical questions they bring to the table. Don't forget to like, share and subscribe to stay updated with the latest tech trends and AI developments! Transcript Marty: [0:05] Hey all, Marty here and we're back with another Friday Finds and with me, as always, I have Lynn. How you doing, Lynn? Linn: [0:11] Hey, how's it going, guys? So meet Mr. Everett Bacon. You may not know him, but he is new with AIRA. Been named vice president of blindness initiatives. [0:29] And what is that exactly? So, of course, we know, most of us do know what IRA is, but for those who don't, basically what it does is it provides sighted assistance to a blind person. Say, for example, you dropped a pill on the floor, you need help locating it, you are not sure that two pieces of clothing match, or maybe you think you have a stain on a piece of clothing and you're not really sure, you can actually call up and talk to a real human and they can do all kinds of things. Like they can, they will tell you where to point your camera. I've used it sometimes for like, if I have a box of, say I wanna make a cookie mix or something and I want real quick help to know how to actually do it. What's nice about them is that they are bonded. So all the people that work there are bonded. So there's a little bit more safety, like if you need to do personal things where you need to use a credit card or a social security or whatever, they are trained. [1:43] So there's just a lot of nice things And they've had a little controversy because of some, well, like everybody else, they were raising rates, you know, raising the amount that we had, that people have to pay. It's a paid service. You get like five minutes for free. and, So, you know, it's a great service if you can afford it, which I really can't. Marty: [2:09] And a couple of things I will say also right out of the gate that's really cool. First of all, it is an app, you put it on your phone and then you use the app to contact a person to help you. And then the camera on your phone, they're able to see through your camera and tell you what you're looking at or what you're trying to look at. So that is pretty cool. Also, as Lynn was saying, yeah, there was a little bit of controversy earlier because they were raising their subscription fees and everyone's getting subscriptioned out as we've talked about here quite a bit. But there is some cool stuff also. For example, they're working with a lot of the airports and if you're within an airport, if they offer it, which a lot of airports are jumping on board, you can use it for free within the airport if the airport you're in offers it. Also all Starbucks offer it so if you're inside of Starbucks you can use it for free. So there's a lot of places all over that you're able to use the service for free which is pretty cool. And like Lynn was also saying you get I believe a free five minutes I think it's every couple of days or something like that. You'd have to check and find out exactly but they also have other plans that you can get for amount of minutes. So cost you know something for you know like a 15 minutes and a little bit more for 30 minutes and so on and so on. So, all right, Lynn, sorry. Linn: [3:32] This gentleman, he used to be a sighted guy, and he started to lose his sight. He is now blind. And he's being put into a leadership position, which I think is a great thing. He worked where he kind of gained some leadership skills. And as he lost his sight, he started to realize that he was going blind. And he did have some managerial experience. He was a district training store manag

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 Unmute, Michael, how's it going? Michael: [0:10] I think me coming back to these Thursday episodes is starting to turn into a more regular thing. I'm doing well, Marty. And you havea friendly guest to introduce. Marty: [0:18] We do friend of the show and super awesome person. And also 18 years, you're going to have to talk about that. 18 years of doing herpodcast. Allison from Podfeet. How are you? Allison: [0:32] I'm doing great, Marty. It is it is such a pleasure to come on with both of you. I've been at least texting with the two of you in someform for as long as I can remember. I mean, I feel like it's been a decade, but I haven't actually checked and gone back to see how far we'veknown each other. Marty: [0:46] It's been a while. I was a cast away, Michael was a cast away, and then at some point we contributed and to And then we started ourown podcast and here we are, you know. Allison: [1:01] I think you introduced me, Michael, if I'm right. I have an email from you on October 12th, 2017. You sent me something about a,uh, a, uh, it was entitled transmitting ducks. Cause I was using, uh, I was using cyber duck at the time and you wanted to know if, uh, you were interested, I was interested insomething else. And I think you sent me a recording. Yeah, that was, uh, Demasi and I recording the DM series. Michael: [1:23] Demasi and I are recording the DM series on our old show and I was talking to you about checking out transmit, I think. Allison: [1:31] Oh, was it that? Okay. Let's see. Marty, I go back as far. Let's see. That might be Marty. Did you write to me about circus ponies, baby? No, that might be somebody else. Marty: [1:41] I can't remember. God, that sounds horrible. Allison: [1:42] But everyone on my show blames you for the money you make them spend that all of us bought the Elgato Wave XLR after you dida review for the no silica cast on that. Marty: [1:50] Yeah. And everyone still has it. Allison: [1:52] Oh yeah, I mean, I love this thing. I bought one for my husband, I mean, everybody's got one. Everybody says, Marty spent mymoney. Marty: [2:01] Yeah, well, sometimes less is more. You don't always have to go out and buy the giantest, largest thing with all the buttons in theworld on it, you know? Allison: [2:08] Well, that's what I wanted was something with far fewer buttons. I wanted, in fact, this has one more feature than I'd like. I would like it to have one fewer feature. Marty: [2:17] Well, actually, the main thing that you love the most about that is that the XLR cable, jack and the headphone jack were on the backof the device, which was something you really, really wanted. And no other device had that. Yeah. Allison: [2:31] Why do I want it coming out onto my desk? Why would I ever want that? Ever, ever, never. Marty: [2:36] Yeah. And still it's hardly ever do you see the ports on the back of the device. Allison: [2:41] Yeah. Michael: [2:43] Allison, let's go back to the beginning. Marty mentioned 18 years, which is awesome. What can you tell us about the beginning of podcasting and how things were like podcasting then? Allison: [2:53] Oh, that's, that's a fun story. Um, so podcasting started in October of 2004 and I started in the middle of May in 2005. And, uh, part of the reason I, I brag so much about the 18 years is it's not just that I've been doing it for for 18 years, I haven't missed aweekly show in 18 years. Now, there's a little asterisk on that. I gotta admit to you guys, there, see, I said guys. I have to admit to you and your audience that there's a little asterisk. I did four episodes, and then I podfaded, and a guy named Neil wrote to me, Neil from Florida wrote to me and said, hey, where's thepodcast? And that's when I found out somebody was listening, and I came back, and since then, I have not missed an episode. So it's actually a fewweeks after the beginning of the show, but if you back up to the very beginning. Lila port was on the radio here and then he started a podcast and i was that i was hooked on that and so i had to figure out this thing calledthe rss feed which for people who don't know it's a small text file that identifies exactly everything about the show that's gotten deliveredto you so it's an rss file like you would read in a in an rss reader But it defines an attachment and the attachment for an audio podcast islikely an MP3, maybe an M4A, if you're getting kind of wacky. [4:20] And the way I figured out how to do a podcast was I downloaded Leo's RSS feed, whi

[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. One of eight. You're then presented with a menu of eight options. The first one is Blind Shell 2 User Guide. If you press OK. Blind Shell Classic 2 is a buttoned phone for blind and visually impaired people. The phone is controlled via the physical keypad or by voice commands. So that tells us there are two menu options here. If I press the down arrow. Important notice, if you let your phone's battery discharge completely, it may appear that the phone is not able to charge at all. And you're able to continue reading through that manual. Tap the back button to go back to the menu. >> App blind shell classic two user guide, one of eight. >> We can press the down arrow key. >> Getting started, two of eight. >> So in getting started, we'll press "Okay". >> Package contents, one of six. >> Each one of these sections has more information inside of it. So when I press "Okay". >> To turn on the phone, one of one. >> Because you didn't hear a chime, That means that you don't have a menu option. And if you hear it say more than of one, then you just use your down arrow keys to hear the next lines of content. The music used in today's Shellphone show was thanks to Andre Louis and his Shorts collection. If you or someone else you know is interested in the Blind Shell Classic 2, be sure to stay Stay subscribed to The Shell Phone Show on your favorite podcast platform. This is a Peyot Media production. [MUSIC] Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

[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 30th, 2023. Hello everybody, welcome back to another Unmute. [0:48] If you have questions about technology, go ahead and get your hands raised and we'll get through everyone. We're going to take everyone's first questions first and if we get through everyone, then we'll take second questions, second hands. Also be respectful to everyone in the same way you would want to be and let everyone ask their question and get it out so that they can get their questions answered. So we want to let you know that we are on Mastodon now. So if anyone wants to follow me on Mastodon, mine is marty.unmute.community. And if you have any other questions, you can still email us at feedback at unmute.show for questions, comments, or anything else. And Michael, what about you? What do you got going on? [1:33] Oh, I've always got like 10,000 things going on, Marty, and I'm like, eventually I'll catch up. That may never happen. That's not going to happen. Yeah. Yeah. Never going to happen. So, uh, like always, I want to go ahead and give a quick overview of the content that, uh, is available in the unmute presents podcast feed. You can find it in your favorite podcast app and we'll go over the most recent seven episodes. So yesterday, technically working, and I'm actually looking at this and realized it didn't get published in the unmute feed. So it's going to go out here shortly. So I messed that one up, but technically working was published yesterday, which is a show that Demasi and I host. And in yesterday's show, you learn about some of the networking woes that I've ran into. And we also follow up on Demasi's concerns about Apple and partnering with Tracker. [2:21] Databases. So you'll want to give that a listen if you're interested on Sunday, Marty recorded an episode that we called demystifying external hard drives, choosing the right hard drive for your needs. So if you're interested in what is an external hard drive, what do I need and how can I get the best one that fits my needs, then give that a listen. Lynn and Marty sat down and talked about fake news and AI in Friday's finds episode. On Thursday, Demasi came back and surprisingly sent me a longer amount of content than I thought he would have that was 35 minutes of talking to you about password managers, the importance of what they do, why you need to use one, and what options you have out there. You always hear us talking about one password if you've listened to any content we've produced, but he gives you some other things to think about and some free solutions. And then Wednesday, we published the Shell Phone show where I showed you how to save an email out of your email in the blind shell phone and keep that in your notes if someone sends you something you want to refer back to. And then of course last Tuesday we published the ACB Community Call Replay for May 23rd. So that's a quick recap of what we published. Marty, anything to add before I ask Sheila if we have any hands? Not that I can think of. I guess one last reminder is WWDC is Monday, so So think about that. What do you want from WWDC? [3:47] What are your wishes? WWDC wishes. Yeah, there you go. Share those. Sheila, who's our first hand? Monica. Yeah. [3:54] Hey Monica. Hello. So my question today has to do with the Spanish language. I want to know how I can get Spanish on my rotor so when people send me messages in Spanish I can read them in Spanish and not in English. Yep that makes perfect sense. If you stick around, I do not have an immediate answer to you. I believe there's a language option that you can add to your rotor but I I will look and get the exact terminology for you. And what I would do, I don't know if that's the right way and someone else may have another suggestion. So if you do raise your hand, but this is what I would do in a second. I'll let you know, Monica. Thank you. Yeah. All right, next is area code 201, ending in 406. Can you tell us who you are please? It's Lisa G, hi everybody. Hello Lisa, how are you doing? Very good, how is everybody doing on a fine Tuesday, not a Monday. Yeah, we're all a little thrown off, I think, but we'll make it. I do have a couple of questions. My one question I will ask now and then go back in the queue. Is there any recommendation? I have an iPhone and iPhone 12 mini and I have an Alexa. [5:10] And I wanted to know if what kind of outlet I could get. My neighbors would tell me, oh, they got this outlet, they plug their lamp in and they can tell it to turn on

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 looking for a drive for simple file backup or more demanding tasks like video and audio editing, Marty provides insights to help you make an informed decision.

In this episode of Friday Finds, Marty and Lynn discuss some recent stories involving AI and fake news, such as the hoax explosion near the Pentagon and the misuse of alt tags on social media. They also talk about the upcoming WWDC and some app updates that you don't want to miss.

In this episode of Unmute Presents, Demasi explains what a password manager is, how it can help you create and store strong passwords for all your online accounts, and what are some of the pros and cons of using one. He also addresses some of the feedback he has received from previous episodes and how he plans to make the security segment more accessible and beginner-friendly.

Transcript [0:23] The Blindshell Classic 2 demonstrated in this content was provided to me by ATGuys as an employee for troubleshooting and demonstration purposes. In today's content, I'm going to walk you through the process of saving an email. If someone sends you something you want to be able to keep, it's important to separate that from your email. That way it doesn't get lost in the shuffle. So today I'm going to walk you through saving a message to your notes in your email. Press and and hold the back button. 8.18 AM. And then we'll open our email application. Email. One of two. I'll press OK. Loading new email. One of 25. And we'll locate the message in the inbox that we want to save. Inbox. Two of 25. Press OK. Loading Google security alert. 20 minutes ago. One of 51. And I want to save this security alert. So I'll press OK. And then we'll press OK to open the context menu for this specific message. [1:28] Press option number 6, followed by OK, and yours may not say 1 of 4. Don't be worried. All you need to do is locate the option that says. In my case, it's the third option, share by notes. Press OK. Text, image, Google, Mozilla Thunderbird email was granted access to your Google account. And the note is then read to you. So in order to save the note, we need to press OK one more time and we'll hear. And secure your account. Note saved. Share by notes. Three of four. Now the note is saved. Here's how you retrieve a note that you've saved to your phone. Press and hold the back button. 8 19 a.m. locate applications applications 4 of 7 okay internet browser 1 of 9 choose tools tools 2 of 9 press ok alarm 1 of 10 choose notes notes 6 of 10 press ok add note 1 of 2 and then choose notes list 2 of 2 and press ok, image Google Mozilla Thunderbird email was granted access to your Google account. There's the message that you saved. If you press OK on this note, edit one of five, you'll have the opportunity to edit, share, use information from your text, delete this single note or delete all of your notes. [2:55] And I hope that helps you understand how to save notes in your email. Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.

this is a replay for the 2023,05,23 ACB Community call.

Summary: In this episode of "Technically Working," we cover a range of topics that revolve around technology, business, and productivity. From understanding your business dashboard and making informed decisions to unraveling Apple's intentions with their products, we provide insights that can transform the way you work. We discuss the benefits of using default apps, the significance of taking breaks and stepping away from work, and how the Mastodon platform offers an alternative social media experience. Additionally, we tackle the common dilemma of feeling the need to know everything and offer strategies for managing information overload. Finally, we delve into the realm of big tech and trackers, exploring the implications of third-party add trackers and discussing how to navigate this complex landscape. Join us as we explore these topics and more! Support Unmute Podcast Network by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.