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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, October 25, 2018 - Volume 681
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1) iAccessibility.net Training
Besides podcasts, iAccessibility offers individualized training for $18 per 
hour on many aspects of computing, customized to the need of the student. 
Topics can include but are not limited to web development, Braille display 
use, Windows, and iOS operation and app development:
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2) Accessibility Tech Support Not Always Accessible
Sometimes, when you call services intended to assist users with 
disabilities, you still don't get accessible assistance:
http://bit.ly/2AqfQgI

3) Quick Notes on Using a Virtual Machine Environment With A Screen Reader
This blog post discusses using a screen reader with three virtual machine 
options in Windows:
http://bit.ly/2z4s10Q

4) Accessibility of Apple Watch Series 4
This TechCrunch post claims that "Apple Watch Series 4 is the Most 
Accessible Watch Yet:"
https://tcrn.ch/2ELgyto

5) The 7 Best Text-to-Speech Apps for Android
Not screen readers, but these Android apps let you read text aloud. The list 
probably should have included Voice Dream, in this author's opinion:
http://bit.ly/2Sf4fYK

6A) Reviews of Envision AI
Here are some very favorable reviews of this app, available in Android:
http://bit.ly/2RgpU1D

6B) And iOS:
https://apple.co/2ShxZEA

7) Presentations from London Accessibility Meet-up
This YouTube playlist contains two informative presentations on 
accessibility:
http://bit.ly/2ytxfE3

8) National Disability Employment Awareness Month Podcast
The Interactive Accessibility Podcast is back with focus on National 
Disability Employment Awareness Month:
http://bit.ly/2yyxc9T

9) Talking Prescription Labels on Tek Talk
Products from En-Vision America, (not to be confused with the makers of the 
Envision app mentioned above) will be the topic for Tek Talk on GMT 30 
October 2018 at 00:00:
http://bit.ly/2M464U2

10A) Two Mailing Lists Concerning Amazon Products
One mailing list focuses on how screen reader users can best use Alexa and 
other Amazon products. to join, send a blank message to
echo+subscribe at groups.io

10B) The other list is more concerned about the accessibility of Fire TV, 
Kindle reading products and household appliances controlled by Alexa. To 
join, send a blank e-mail to
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11) Hear the Differences Between the Amazon Echo Dot 3rd Generation vs the 
2nd Generation and Google Home Mini
This is a well-crafted video that allows you to hear the difference in sound 
vbetween these three devices:
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12) Echoes from Levia Reviewed
This review of the iOS game Echoes from Levia is well-considered:
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13) Why Shortcuts Matter for Accessibility
This article discusses the accessibility value of iOS shortcuts, and it also 
contains links to other collections of shortcuts:
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14) AccessWorld October 2018
The current issue of Accessworld contains three articles detailing 
employment resources for people with visual impairments, "The Ditto: A 
Wearable Notification Center for Your Mobile Device," "Type More Quickly on 
iOS with the FlickType Keyboard: An Evaluation and Overview," and "Book 
Review: Drop into Dropbox: It's So Much More than File Storage, by Judith 
Dixon:"
http://bit.ly/2Asxn8b

15) Parallel on Smart Speakers
Episode 7 of the highly-regarded Parallel Podcast is all about smart 
speakers:
http://bit.ly/2ArtrEA

16A) Free Class on Backing Up Files. Mystic Access Podcast
"Back it Up" is this month's free Mystic Access class, to be held on GMT 
Friday 26 October 2018 at 00:30:
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16B) This month's Mystic Access Podcast has a bit of a Halloween flare, as 
well as some information:
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17) Accessible Netflix and Email on RNIB Connect Tech Talk
A couple recent tweeters esteemed that Tech Talk from RNIB Connect is the 
best podcast for people with visual impairments:
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