#### Show Notes for Unmute Presents – Community Edition (2024-08-06) In this episode of Unmute Presents, hosts Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Michael Doise tackle various listener questions about technology issues. The question of the day was, “What was your first technology?” Listeners called in to share their first experiences with technology, creating a nostalgic … Read more
#### Show Notes: In this episode, we explore the accessibility features of Android’s TalkBack, focusing on Braille screen input settings. We cover accessing TalkBack settings, configuring Braille keyboard preferences, and various gestures and commands. We compare these with iOS commands, highlighting the differences in gestures for tasks like inserting spaces, deleting characters, and selecting text. … Read more
Join Marty as he talks with Chris Peterson from Penny Forward, a nonprofit offering financial education to the blind community. Chris shares his journey from software development to financial counseling. Penny Forward’s membership provides online courses on budgeting, credit, debt, taxes, and career exploration. A free version offers early podcast access and a newsletter. In … Read more
# In this episode, we delve into the historical development of Braille, focusing on the significance of the Unified English Braille Code. Wediscuss the evolution of Braille from 1932 to the adoption of the Unified English Braille in 2014, highlighting challenges and advancements in creating a unified code for English speakers. Moving on to the … Read more
In our Club Unmute call, we revamped the format for fairness, prioritizing tech queries. We discussed recent podcast episodes, tools like Tempo Perfect and Safari’s dark mode, and personal updates. Adrian highlighted texting on the Shell Phone Show. During the Q&A, we addressed diverse tech inquiries and provided solutions. The episode wraps up with tips … Read more
Trisha discusses the empowering collaboration between Blind Girl Designs and Unmute Presents, unveiling a unique shirt design promoting self-expression with sound triangles and inspiring phrases. Chris transitions to reviewing the Tempo Perfect app for musicians, emphasizing its user-friendly interface and versatile features for practice sessions. Marty explores the concept of dark mode on iPhone and … Read more
# Join me, Adrian, aka Driza, in this episode where I demonstrate how to send text messages and add emojis using the Blindshell Classic 2! Read transcript
In today’s ACB Community Call, we engaged in various tech discussions and updates. We encouraged support through Club Unmute, setting a respectful tone for raising tech queries. Our conversation touched on favorite accessibility devices, with Michael Dois praising Meta Ray-Ban glasses. We reviewed recent tech episodes, exploring Swift UI training and storage optimization for iPhones. … Read more
Join us in this episode as we demonstrate how to efficiently use a screen reader like JAWS to retrieve product information from websites, enhancing customer service interactions by streamlining the process. Additionally, we delve into the benefits of setting up a personal hotspot through your phone for internet connectivity in various scenarios, emphasizing its convenience … Read more
In this episode, we discuss the Club Unmute, where Unmute supporters connect privately. During the latest Unmute Community Call, we explore question protocols, favorite convention finds, and share tech tips. Topics range from accessible products to software compatibility, showcasing a wealth of knowledge and problem-solving skills in the digital realm. Send us your feedback online: … Read more