[Electronics-Talk] Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Volume 616

Thu Jun 22 08:00:52 UTC 2017

Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, June 22, 2017 - Volume 616 

The Week's News in Adaptive Technology

A Flying Blind, LLC Publication
http://www.flying-blind.com/

Share this newsletter on Facebook using this link: http://bit.ly/sharetidbits616.

You have received this email from Flying Blind, LLC because you are subscribed to receive Flying Blind, LLC Publications. To ensure that you continue to receive Flying Blind, LLC Publications please add the following two email addresses to your Address Book, Email Contact List, Trusted Sender's List, and/or Safe Sender's List today: enews at flying-blind.ccsend.com and enews at flying-blind.com.

Read this Volume of Top Tech Tidbits on the web at: http://bit.ly/tidbits616.

This Week's Featured Advertisement: One Refurbished Braille Sense U2 32 Cell Notetaker with Braille Keyboard and Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,595.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store 

Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to offer One Refurbished Braille Sense U2 32 Cell Notetaker with Braille Keyboard, still under its manufacturer's warranty until December 1, 2017, to one lucky Braille user wishing to benefit from notetaking know-how while keeping in step with mainstream apps. The U2 provides unparalleled Braille access to PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel files, connects you to the Cloud via Dropbox, and puts the wide world of social networking at your fingertips! All this functionality bundled into a sleek, but rugged design that keeps its users ahead of the fast-changing pace of their sighted peers is now available to one lucky user looking to get the most out of this most versatile and intuitive solution. Throw in free shipping within the 48 Continental United States, and an Executive Products Carrying case valued at $95.00 USD, and you'll save over $2,100.00 USD on this notetaking powerhouse! We currently have only one of these units in need of a good home, so if you wish to be the first and only one to secure it, please utilize the 'Buy Now' link included below. If you have questions, or would prefer to purchase this unit offline, email featured at flying-blind.com or call +1 (216) 381-8107 today! We're standing by to assist! 

Buy Now - One Refurbished Braille Sense U2 32 Cell Notetaker with Braille Keyboard and Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,595.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/2sT86jX 

Dear Rolando,

1) Some gamers are recommending the beta of Dark Defender, which can be played on both Windows and Mac:
http://bit.ly/2tvO1hD 

2) This MacWorld article answers that big question: "MacBook Pro vs. MacBook vs. MacBook Air: Which should you buy?"
http://bit.ly/2sY6R3I 

3) While we're focused on the Mac, Hadley Institute has just released a series of six videos to get users started with its vision accessibility features:
http://bit.ly/2rTD8c9 

4) Student Inventory for Technology - Not Just For Students - is a website to match the skills, activities and needs of someone with disabilities to what current technology may best fit a specific situation:
http://bit.ly/2ssZ2BT 

5) If you want to learn, "What makes a good tactile graphic?", "What is DPI?", "How Does it Affect the Quality of the Graphic"?, and "What's New in the Free Firebird Graphic Software for Enabling Embossers?", then you may want to watch this recorded HumanWare webinar, "Untangling the Mysteries of Graphic Embossers:"
http://bit.ly/2sWpm8M 

6A) Brian Hartgen will discuss his company's growing repertoire of training packages on TekTalk on GMT Tuesday, 27 June at 00:00:
http://bit.ly/1MqEtXv 

6B) Hartgen Consultancy also features prominently in Blind Bargains Qast #105:
http://bit.ly/2sXSmN0 

7) Read about how various writers, with various combinations of disabilities, including visual ones, use Dolphin Guide and Dolphin SuperNova to publish their writing:
http://bit.ly/2sWmEQP 

8) Have your voice heard by participating in this important international Braille survey:
http://bit.ly/2tQzgFx 

9) The CNeT post "7 Ways to Watch Movies Online for Free" won't lead you to much audio described content, and comes with an annoying automatic video, but nonetheless might give you some handy information:
http://cnet.co/2sDbFsI 

10A) This apparently works with JAWS and probably with other screen readers as well: Hands-free typing with Dictate, an add-in for Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint:
http://bit.ly/2tQMP84 

10B) Here is a simplistic video showing dictate in operation:
http://bit.ly/2rTXrWX 

11) The latest FSCast outlines the software and hardware discounts from VFO group available to those attending the US blindness conventions and a detailed look at the ElBraille:
http://bit.ly/2rdmS47 

12A) "Meet Me Accessibly: A Guide to Zoom Cloud Meetings from a Blindness Perspective" is a new audio book from Jonathan Mosen, offering enticing possibilities for meeting attendance and organization, tech support and both giving and receiving training. Part can be had for free, and the whole book is $35:
http://bit.ly/2sXYeWJ 

12B) Samples of the book constitute part of the Blind Side: Episode 40, along with information about Bonnie Mosen's book on finding employment and an online job club:
http://bit.ly/2sXKxqB 

13) A new installment has been added to the iPhone101 page:
http://bit.ly/2sDbPjO 

14) According to PC Magazine, this is "The Best Free Software of 2017":
http://bit.ly/2sYnwUy 

15) This project, "BrailleMe - Digital Braille Assistant," appears to be seeking input and perhaps testers:
http://bit.ly/2ssXmIB 

16) cmdPost - A Windows command line blogging client for WordPress.com, might be a good tool for bloggers to use:
http://bit.ly/2sXJZBb 

17) The latest podcast from VVT discusses Amazon accessibility in general and particularly Alexa:
http://bit.ly/2rF9G5L 

18) Perhaps this New Free App for in theatre audio described content, Actiview - Empowered Entertainment, will catch on:
http://bit.ly/2sSUPYR 

19) The Winn-Dixie Decision in Florida may Set a Landmark Precedent in Digital Accessibility:
http://bit.ly/2rF8hvZ 

20) Some of us who were in the Seattle area at the time worked with Shiri Azenkot on her research projects. Now we find out what she is up to now in the areas of research in low vision technology in Eyes on Success episode #1726:
http://bit.ly/2p6t5h5 

******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Classified Ads:
****************************************************** 

1.) One Refurbished Braille Sense U2 32 Cell Notetaker with Braille Keyboard and Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,595.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $2,595.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $2,100.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2sT86jX.
Description: The U2 provides unparalleled Braille access to PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel files, connects you to the Cloud via Dropbox, and puts the wide world of social networking at your fingertips! All this ...

2.) One Responsibly Used BrailleSense U2 Mini 18-Cell Notetaker with Executive Products Carrying Case for $1,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $1,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $1,600.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2rDCGNy.
Description: The U2 provides unparalleled Braille access to PDF, PowerPoint, and Excel files, connects you to the Cloud via Dropbox, and puts the wide world of social networking at your fingertips! All this ... 

3.) One Gently Used BrailleNote Apex BT 32 Cell Notetaker with GPS for $2,395.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $2,395.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $2,000.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2ooLgfg.
Description: The BrailleNote name is synonymous with excellence and innovation, and the Apex continues to set standards that other notetakers have yet to meet. This unit has been recently serviced ... 

4.) One Gently Used Blaze ET with Complimentary Premium Options Pack for $695.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $695.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $240.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2nq45AP.
Description: Blaze ET sets a new standard for portable DAISY players. For the first time ever blind and visually impaired consumers now have access to pocket-sized book players integrated with OCR ... 

5.) Brand New BrailleNote Apex 32 Cell Notetaker with Perkins Style Braille Keyboard and Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $2,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $2,000.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2ltLbFV.
Description: Not only do these prices include shipping within the 48 Continental United states, but we're also offering each of our customers a complimentary Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus as well as an ... 

6.) Brand New BrailleNote Apex 18 Cell Notetaker with Perkins Style Braille Keyboard and Executive Products Carrying Case for $1,995.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
Price: $1,995.00 USD
Savings: Offered here at approximately $2,000.00 off of its suggested list price.
Contact: http://bit.ly/2lmWYJl.
Description: Not only do these prices include shipping within the 48 Continental United states, but we're also offering each of our customers a complimentary Oxford Dictionary and Thesaurus as well as an ...

******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Online Store Highlights:
****************************************************** 

1.) Beginning Yoga for the Blind and Visually Impaired 5 CD Set - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store 
Digital Download: $19.95. | 5 CD Set: 31.95 + Shipping 
http://blindyoga.net/flying-blind 
Flying Blind, LLC is pleased to marry its passion for physical, mental, and spiritual wellness with adaptive technology by partnering with BlindYoga.net, your source for accessible Yoga instruction for persons who are blind or vision impaired ... 

2.) Welcome to OWAC! Operating Within A Cloud! 'OWAC: Where The Sky's The Limit!' - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
OWAC Onsite = $1,000.00 USD + Pre-approved travel expenses. | OWAC Remote = $500.00 USD
http://bit.ly/OWAC-HTML
The OWAC Professional Development Workshop marries decades of assistive technology know-how with the fast-paced expectations of a predominantly sighted world. Are you serving students ... 

3.) 'iOS in the Classroom: A Guide for Teaching Students with Visual Impairments, iOS 9 Edition' Authored By Larry L. Lewis, Jr., President, Flying Blind LLC, and Published by AFB Press - AFB Online Store
Paperback: $29.95 | Online: $17.95 | ePUB: $20.95 | Kindle: $20.95
http://bit.ly/iOS9-ITC-AFB-FBLLC
This book represents a 'must have' for any direct service provider working with vision impaired consumers who are using iOS technology within their educational or pre-vocational settings ... 

4.) Silver Indoor Outdoor Talking Thermometer for $16.95 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1HHaM7I
Indoor and outdoor temperature spoken at the touch of a button, Fahrenheit or Celsius, volume control and on/off switch. LCD visual display can show either indoor or outdoor temperature ... 

5.) Perkins Mini Braille Display 16 Cell for $1,495.00 USD Each and 24 Cell for $2,295.00 USD Each - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1l9TSEw
A portable Braille display with more to offer for less money. The Mini provides Braille input and output for PCs, tablets, mobile phones, and gives you that internal notetaking functionality ... 

6.) Large Print Address Book for $16.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1Q1LZxC
Spiral bound book. Holds up to 500 address listings. Three address listings per page. Includes 20/20 pen. Durable covers with inside front and back pockets. Alphabetical tabs and ample room ... 

7.) Smart Beetle 14 Cell Refreshable Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $1,275.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1OHltXe
A Pocket-sized Power Pack That Fits Your Lifestyle and Your Budget! Ultra-Portable 14-Cell Braille Display with 5 Simultaneous Bluetooth Connections! Smart Beetle is a 14 Cell Braille ... 

8.) Large Print Check Register for $8.75 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1TmcA6r
Spiral bound register helps keep better control of check recording. Contains spaces for 14 entries per full page. Size: 5" x 9" ... 

9.) Braille Edge 40 Braille Display with Executive Products Carrying Case for $2,795.00 USD - Flying Blind, LLC Online Store
http://bit.ly/1O5ircy
The most powerful and versatile Braille display, with the features of a basic Notetaker! Manage Your Daily Life! Braille EDGE 40 is not only a most reliable, high-performance refreshable Braille ...

******************************************************
Flying Blind, LLC Subscription Information:
****************************************************** 

SUBSCRIBE: Do you, a friend, or colleague wish to receive Flying Blind, LLC Publications? If so, please use or pass along our CAPTCHA-free sign-up link, which is: http://bit.ly/1irUr9E. You can also subscribe to Flying Blind, LLC Publications on the Flying Blind, LLC Website at: http://www.flying-blind.com or by (SMS) texting "FLYINGBLIND" to 22828. Any of these methods will provide you with an accessibly friendly and secure medium through which you can subscribe to our mailing list. Just enter your name and email address, click send, and begin receiving Flying Blind, LLC Publications. It's that easy.

WEBSITE: Visit Flying Blind, LLC online at http://www.flying-blind.com.

FACEBOOK: Are you on Facebook? Stop by and "Like" Flying Blind, LLC to begin receiving Flying Blind, LLC Publications as part of your Facebook News Feed: http://www.facebook.com/flyingblindllc.

YOUTUBE: If audio / video is more your style, you can follow Flying Blind, LLC on YouTube at: http://www.youtube.com/flyingblindllc.

RSS FEED: If you prefer an RSS Feed, you can access Flying Blind, LLC Publications as they become available using: http://www.flying-blind.com/feed.xml.

ONLINE STORE: Shopping for accessible technology? Check out the Flying Blind, LLC Online Store at: http://www.flying-blind.com/store.html. All products offered in the Flying Blind, LLC Online Store are products that Larry L. Lewis, Jr. either personally uses, or publicly endorses. Flying Blind, LLC is proud to offer free Shipping & Handling on all orders over $100.00 USD within the 48 continental United States.

QUESTIONS: Tidbits are intentionally concise, and we know a lot of people may not understand some items because little explanation is given. If a particular Tidbit brings up a question in your mind, feel free to ask, and we will try to answer as time and knowledge permit.

ARCHIVE: Visit the Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday Archive at: http://bit.ly/tidbitsarchive where you can grab back issues.

CONTENT CONTRIBUTORS: Any information for future issues of Top Tech Tidbits may be directed to our editor, Dean Martineau, at: topdot at gmail.com.

******************************************************

Forward This Newsletter
http://ui.constantcontact.com/sa/fwtf.jsp?llr=nk4jr4bab&m=1101643709773&ea=enews%40flying-blind.com&a=1128241522332

This email was sent to electronics-talk at nfbnet.org by enews at flying-blind.com.

Update Profile/Email Address
https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=oo&m=001Bf7HyKr04R689T4OGljXWQ%3D%3D&ch=6bddb370-3672-11e3-8f1e-d4ae52a45a09&ca=c56608c2-d74f-44ae-9c1d-92bebdf8b958

Instant removal with SafeUnsubscribe(TM)
https://visitor.constantcontact.com/do?p=un&m=001Bf7HyKr04R689T4OGljXWQ%3D%3D&ch=6bddb370-3672-11e3-8f1e-d4ae52a45a09&ca=c56608c2-d74f-44ae-9c1d-92bebdf8b958

Privacy Policy:
http://www.constantcontact.com/legal/service-provider?cc=about-service-provider

Flying Blind, LLC | 955 Pembrook Road | Cleveland Heights | OH | 44121