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Larry Skutchan's brainchild, Blind Cool Tech, reviews and evaluates hardware and software technology of interest to the blind and vision-impaired community. Learn More at BlindCoolTech.com.
| Title | Podcast Description | Author/Reader | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smack Me | 7/31/2010 Darren Duff demonstrates this iPhone/iPod Touch app that is basically a Bopit game. There is a light version for free and a more fully featured version for $1.99. 23.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:47 |
| Accessible Android Email Client | 7/30/2010 Chris Millsap demonstrates installing and using this new accessible email client based on the powerful open source k9 email program. 20.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:06 |
| Windows 7 Libraries | 7/27/2010 Terry Hadley introduces libraries in Windows 7. Libraries are a list of related folders. Windows provides several default libraries. Most tasks you perform on libraries are accessed through the context menu. 12.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:60 |
| Virtual Servers Accessible | 7/21/2010 Chris Nestrud shows how to set up a remote Windows Server 2008 on Amazon's Elastic Cloud 2 and use JAWS or even NVDA or System Access to access it. 39.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:29:02 |
| Let Your Voice Be Heard | 7/15/2010 John Hess explains how to podcast. He says it is the least expensive way to make your message available to the whole world and reviews the tools and techniques needed to start your own podcast. 73.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:53:34 |
| Accessible HD Radio | 7/14/2010 Steve Bauer interviews Chris Cook from Dice Electronics, who normally manufacturers car audio connectivity products, about how they have created an off-the-shelf HD radio that uses audible feedback to make it accessible to blind and low vision users. 25.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:21 |
| iPod Touch 3 | 6/30/2010 Mike Arrigo looks at the new features with version 4 of the operating system for iPhone and iPod touch. 17.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:47 |
| Oratio Demo | 6/11/2010 Carlos Malimedo describes his BlackBerry phone, discusses Oratio, and answers some common questions about this first screen reader for the BlackBerry smartphone. 34.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:24:46 |
| Mac Demo 13 | 6/8/2010 Mike Arrigo describes the new Mac Book and demonstrates some of the gestures using the track pad. He also demonstrates iWorks' and Open Office's word processor and spreadsheet applications. 18.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:48 |
| ID Mate Summit | 5/26/2010 Patrick Turnage tells us how bar codes, combined with the right scanner and a database like that found in this scanner from Envision America, a blind person can identify products and objects he's labeled. 13.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:48 |
| Dish Remote | 5/18/2010 Matt Roberts shows how to use Dish Network's remote access feature to accessibly program the DVR using either a browser on your Windows computer or an iPhone. 37.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:30 |
| iPod Stereo Mic | 5/6/2010 Millisa Rowe makes this recording on her iPod with the TuneTalk stereo mics. She explains that there are some limitations, but the iPod can be a fairly decent recorder. 53.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:39:17 |
| Quick NLS | 5/5/2010 Tony Hernandez demonstrates the power of the navigation features in the NLS Ditital Talking Book player in less than seven minutes. 4.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:04 |
| iPad Overview Part 2 | 4/30/2010 Matt Vollbrecht shows how to use replacements for two apps that are missing from iPad, Voice Memos and Calculator. He breezes through the various apps and comments on what he knows about them. 37.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:30 |
| Proporta USB Turbocharger | 4/28/2010 Darren Duff reviews this ridiculously handy battery that recharges iPods, phones, cameras, and just about any portable device. Just charge its battery, then plug in your portable device. It's small enough to fit in your pocket. 27.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:20:05 |
| BookSense Talking Book Player | 4/23/2010 Patrick Turnage outlines the differences among the various models of this DAISY Digital Talking Book player from www.gwmicro.com. He focuses on what they all have in common and shows how the device performs with various reading and recording tasks. 32.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:32 |
| Win 7 Start Menu & Explorer | 4/22/2010 Terry Hadley from the audio magazine Talking Computers explains some of the new features available in Windows 7's Start menu and Explorer. 23.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:19 |
| Windows 7 Part 3 | 4/21/2010 Rick Harmon shows how to use XP mode and explains its purpose and benefits. 41.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:30:24 |
| iPod Touch Apps | 4/8/2010 Aaron Linson shows how accessible and easy to use many of the apps are with Voiceover including a TV Guide, FaceBook, and Twitter. 16.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:13 |
| iPad Intro | 4/7/2010 Matt Vollbrecht demonstrates the Voiceover screen reader on the iPad. He compares the iPad to the iPhone, including the calendar, iTunes, watching a movie, managing email, and typing with the on-screen keyboard. He discusses the accessibility of the iWorks suite and the accessible iBooks book reader. 71.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:52:14 |
| Book Port Plus | 4/2/2010 Chase Crispin compares and contrasts this new Digital Talking Book (DTB) player with others, explains its functionality, includes an unedited recording made on the device, and demonstrates the two text-to-speech voices that are included. 62.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:45:38 |
| Updating Talks On The N86 | 4/2/2010 Aaron Spears updates to version 5 of the Talks screen reader on his Nokia N86. He demonstrates the installation process and discusses some of the new features. 27.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:20:06 |
| BrailleNote Apex | 4/1/2010 Patrick Turnage explains the features and benefits of this latest generation note taker from Humanware. 4.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:09 |
| Cobolt Speechmaster Radio | 3/31/2010 Tim Hindle reviews this talking radio designed especially for blind users. It announces all functions and stations, and is available from blindmicemart.com. 18.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:32 |
| Verizon HTC Ozone And Moble Speak 4 | 3/16/2010 Rick Harmon demonstrates various features of the phone. He shows how to get on the internet, text, and a twitter application called twikini. 72.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:53:07 |
| Android Accessibility | 3/11/2010 Chris Millsap gives an overview of actions that can be performed with the standard Android screen reader, TalkBack. 20.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:34 |
| More On Model Talker | 3/8/2010 Drew Weber discusses the history of this software that lets you create a synthesized version of your voice, demonstrates the software to create and play voices, then plays a synthesized version of his own voice. 18.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:35 |
| St. Michael Grandsire Triples | 3/7/2010 Jay Williams presents a particularly musical touch of change ringing recorded at the Ring Around Charlston Festival. 16.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:04 |
| Vodafone Off Track | 3/4/2010 Paul Hopkins asks you to consider signing the petition at www.talknav.com/protest. He explains Vodafone's decision to compromise services to the V.I. community. 2.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:01:60 |
| BlueAnt V1 Headset | 2/28/2010 Chris Grabowski demonstrates this bluetooth headset with speech feedback and voice input including pairing it with your phone. It was developed for automobile drivers, but works great for blind users. 8.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:58 |
| CareTec Talking Battery Charger | 2/26/2010 Gary Pearse describes the layout and talking interface to this charger from CareTec that charges Nickel-Cadmium, Nickel-Metal-Hydride or Alkaline Type AAA, AA, C D, and 9V batteries in any combination of sizes and chemistries at the same time. 5.74 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:11 |
| RS Games Monopoly | 2/24/2010 Harrison Tu logs onto his free account and starts a new game of RS Games Monopoly and someone wanders in and joins the game. He shows the interactive and accessible aspects of game play and chatting. 21.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:17 |
| Fluent News | 2/23/2010 Tony Hernandez demonstrates this news aggregation program that runs on the iPhone and iTouch. 18.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:25 |
| Sony PS LX 300 USB Turntable | 2/21/2010 Mary Emerson reports on this USB turntable that includes its own pre-amp and connects directly to a PC. 14.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:10:53 |
| Touch Screen With Mobile Speak | 2/20/2010 Mark Taylor explains that Mobile Speak now works with touch screen phones on both Windows and Symbian. He demonstrates a phone using Windows Mobile 6.1 with a slide touch and Qwerty keyboard. 30.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:21:50 |
| GMA Tank Commander | 2/19/2010 Thomas Leonard demonstrates this accessible game from GMA Games. It puts you in the seat of a modern battle tank with full 5.1 surround sound effects! 25.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:28 |
| Visionhunt | 2/17/2010 Stavros Papastavrou shows how this software from his company, VI Scientific, that runs on Nokia phones and identifies U. S. paper currency. 5.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:15 |
| Physical Fitness For You | 2/16/2010 A rare recording of 1950's fitness guru Bonnie Prudden leading the majority of the exercises she describes in her rare talking book: "Physical Fitness For You." 50.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:36:27 |
| Audio Described Tour Of Space Shuttle Middeck | 2/15/2010 Troy Cline of the Goddard Space Flight Center Sun-Earth Day team takes us on an audio-described tour of the space shuttle mid-deck. 21.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:21 |
| NLS Player | 2/14/2010 Bryan Smart tours the new NLS Digital Talking Book player, showing you some things you might not have considered and peeking under the hood to learn how it works and what you can do with it. 113.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:22:53 |
| WinRar Tutorial | 2/5/2010 Scott Lawlor shows how to use this archive compression utility that integrates nicely into the Windows user interface. 16.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:58 |
| Mobile Speak 4 Symbian Basics | 2/5/2010 J.J. Meddaugh outlines the features and benefits of version 4.0 of Code Factory's screen reader that runs on both Symbian and Windows phones. 3.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:02:45 |
| NASA Radio Jove | 2/3/2010 Ken Silverman of the Goddard Space Flight Center interviews Dr James Thieman and Dr. Leonard Garcia about NASA's Radio JOVE project and how blind people solder their own radio telescope kits. 3.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:02:46 |
| Who Among Us Is Disabled | 2/2/2010 Neal Ewers theorizes that whether blind or sighted, there are some things we need from others and some things we do better than others, and we can offer our services in return. 6.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:57 |
| BRead For Symbian | 2/2/2010 Brandt Steenkamp reviews this accessible ebook reading software that runs on Symbian phones. 9.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:57 |
| Last FM | 2/1/2010 Chris Gilland discusses the various ways to use this free internet radio service that lets you customize play lists to your taste. 43.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:31:24 |
| Amadeus Pro Vinyl To CD | 1/27/2010 Eric Karon discusses advanced audio editing possibilities on the Mac and walks through the process of recording vinyl albums. He includes resources for more information about audio editing on the Mac. 85.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:02:25 |
| Podbean Podcast Service | 1/22/2010 Sarah Alawami takes an extensive look at this Podcast hosting service that makes it extremely easy to create a professional podcast. 52.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:37:54 |
| MP3 To iPod Audio Book Converter | 1/21/2010 Tony Hernandez explains that treating audio files as books prevents iPod from shuffling the files, permits bookmarks, and automatically remembers your place in the book. He demonstrates this software that converts a series of mp3 files into one large m4b audio book file, adds it to the iTunes library, and syncs the iPod to transfer the book. 20.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:55 |
| NASA Internship Opportunities | 1/20/2010 Ken Silverman and Dave Rosage of the NASA-Goddard Space Flight Center Office of Education discuss internship opportunities for blind and other disabled faculty members, post docs, graduate students, college students, and high school students at Goddard in the Summer of 2010. 8.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:08 |
| Ebbing Tide | 1/19/2010 David Leslie Miles presents an extremely relaxing recording of the ebbing tide. 49.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:36:18 |
| Voice Tweety | 1/19/2010 Dane Trethowan discusses considerations for the Apple iPhone while he briefly comments on other accessible apps and reviews this app for making various kinds of tweets on Twitter using the iPhone. 12.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:49 |
| Windows 7 Part 2 | 1/18/2010 Rick Harmon continues his Windows 7 tutorial with discussions of the Action Center, Ease of Access Center, differences between Computer and My Computer in XP, Sticky Notes, music with Media Player, and using the burning utility. 87.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:03:54 |
| Facebook Accessibility | 1/17/2010 Armando Maldonado shows how easy it is to effectively use Facebook with screen readers like Jaws and Window-Eyes. 33.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:24:40 |
| King James Talking Bible | 1/13/2010 Darren Duff reviews this small, self contained electronic talking bible that is convenient and easy to use. 24.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:56 |
| Kaossilator Touch Pad Synthesizer | 1/7/2010 Matthew Bullis demonstrates this touch pad synthesizer that lets you create unique sounds with multiple layers without actually having to play any instrument whatsoever. 37.18 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:04 |
| Magic Jack Review | 1/4/2010 Ernie Segura reviews this inexpensive USB device that plugs into your computer, then for $20 a year, provides unlimited local and long distance calling in the U. S. 22.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:27 |
| Windows 7 Details | 1/2/2010 Rick Harmon provides a broad overview of Windows 7, comparing it to XP, and Vista, and explaining the differences between 32 and 64 bit versions. He explains the improved error correcting, performance, and stability, and gives a great overview of upgrading. 114.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:23:39 |
| Multi Language Time 2 | 1/1/2010 Clement Chou loves learning languages. He compares and contrasts French and Spanish in this episode. 38.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:28:03 |
| Year End Technology Ramble | 12/31/2009 Michael Feir recommends several technology related products he has discovered through the year that work quite well for him. These include microphones, speaker systems, and more. 17.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:53 |
| VM Ware Player | 12/30/2009 Adi Kushnir reviews this software that lets you install multiple operating systems on a Windows machine and run them at the same time. 4.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:04 |
| Autoharp Review | 12/29/2009 Drew Weber attaches some good microphones to his new autoharp and describes the instrument while plucking the strings and making chords. 13.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:34 |
| Beyo CBS Reader | 12/27/2009 Larry Skutchan demonstrates this optical character recognition program that runs on Symbian (Nokia) cell phones from Beyo. 19.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:28 |
| Importance Of Braille | 12/26/2009 Christie Gilson inspires potential braille users. She provides information about it and how it's used with technology, relates her own story, cites statistics of dramatically higher rates of employment and abilities among Braille users, and interviews four successful blind people who use Braille. 20.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:56 |
| Railroad Recordings 2 | 12/24/2009 Michael Hansen makes recordings of trains. He presents the Canadian National Long West, freight trains, and Amtrak. 35.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:25:30 |
| Rockboxed Sansa MP3 Player | 12/23/2009 Laz Mesa demonstrates the accessible Rockbox firmware applied to a commercial mp3 player. His company, Accessible Electronics, sells these devices with the Rockbox firmware already installed. 17.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:51 |
| iPod Touch 2 | 12/22/2009 Mike Arrigo demonstrates sending music to the iPhone or iPod touch, downloading apps, recording voice memos, checking the weather, and some third party apps all using VoiceOver. 20.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:05 |
| DC Intern | 12/21/2009 James Dietz tells of serving as an intern for the Department of Homeland Security's Office of Accessible Systems and Technology on a program for disabled students sponsored by the American Association of People with Disabilities and Microsoft. 4.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:16 |
| iBill Demo | 12/20/2009 Ron Graham proclaims that there is finally a low priced, accurate, small money identifier that is easy to use and flexible. The iBill from Orbit Research is full of features including speaking, tones, and vibrating, so it is possible to identify bills in a noisy environment, and it is small enough to easily carry with you. It costs only $99! 8.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:28 |
| Subsonic Santa Claus | 12/20/2009 Drew Weber tells a story about a young blind man becoming Santa Claus and all the cool modifications to the sleigh to make it accessible. 12.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:60 |
| Pinnacle | 12/19/2009 David Leslie Miles reviews this device used to transfer TV clips of any length from your television, VCR or DVD to your computer via a memory stick, or anything that will plug into the USB port on the device. 42.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:30:47 |
| A Christmas Miracle | 12/14/2009 Neal Ewers recalls a very special Christmas in his young life. It is full of non-visual imagery, and it is his awareness of that imagery that caused him to realize that while he didn't see in the same way as sighted friends did, he could see Christmas, and life, in his own way. 5.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:53 |
| Music Launcher Symbian | 12/4/2009 Drew Weber reviews this alternative media player for phones, such as his Nokia N95, that is even more accessible than the built-in player. 16.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:58 |
| Mobile Geo Demo | 12/1/2009 Dave Write from Handy Tech US, demonstrates the HTC S743 cell phone running Mobile Geo, an accessible GPS software package. He gives a good description of the phone and its features, then he creates a route with Mobile Geo and navigates to his destination with voice guidance. 32.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:27 |
| Mac Podcast 12 | 11/30/2009 Mike Arrigo shares some news tidbits, more 3rd party applications for backup and maintanance, a media player, a bible program, and how to tether a Symbian phone to use the cell data plan for your Mac internet connection. 22.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:39 |
| iPod Touch | 11/11/2009 Mike Arrigo highlights the built-in accessibility features of the 3rd generation iPod Touch and explains the differences between it and the iPhone. 21.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:20 |
| Introduction To Railroad Recordings | 11/6/2009 Michael Hansen records the sounds of trains. His fascination shows as he provides background and facts about each of these stunning recordings. 37.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:08 |
| Nokia N86 | 11/5/2009 Aaron Spears discusses this new Nokia phone that runs optical character recognition (OCR) software like KNFB Reader and Text Scout. 54.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:39:48 |
| House Podcast | 11/5/2009 Corien Bennink narrates the Fox television series "House" and makes each episode available through her podcast. 64.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:46:36 |
| Solona Demo | 11/4/2009 David Dubphy and Hope Polus demonstrate this technique for solving the CAPTIA challenges that are so frustrating to blind users. See www.solona.net. 31.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:29:03 |
| Variax 700 Acoustic Modeling Guitar | 10/27/2009 Matthew Bullis demonstrates this high end electronic guitar and shares tips on returning everything to factory settings. 16.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:05 |
| Calendar | 10/26/2009 Richard McKinley demonstrates the Agenda Talking Calendar and discusses its benefits and drawbacks. 8.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:10 |
| What Is New in JAWS 11 | 10/24/2009 Eric Damery and Dan Clark discuss various aspects of the new release of this industry leading screen reader from Freedom Scientific, including the fact that it is available in time for the release of Windows 7, ships with several high quality voices, and includes a new feature called Research It. 17.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:43 |
| Braille Pumpkin Picture | 10/23/2009 Mary Emerson uses a standard braille writer to create a picture of a jack-o-lantern. Follow along as she takes you step by step through the process. 17.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:02 |
| NVDA Demo | 10/21/2009 John Herzog and Jessie Kirchner demonstrate NVDA's improved support for internet explorer, including how it works with flash content. They also show enhancements to microsoft office, including spell check support in word 2007. Finally, Jessie shows us how she uses NVDA with FineReader to perform OCR. 30.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:22:04 |
| Spain Trip | 10/20/2009 Christie Gilson travels to Spain over the summer and chronicals her adventures. 13.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:37 |
| Olympus DM520 And DM420 | 10/15/2009 Pat Ferguson outlines the details of packing, buttons, and use of these two digital audio recorders from Olympus. 17.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:43 |
| Casio DG20 MIDI Guitar | 10/13/2009 Matthew Bullis takes a look at this vintage MIDI instrument that lets you get those keyboard sounds by playing it like a guitar. This works great for those who can't play a keyboard, but know the guitar well. 17.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:37 |
| Registry Maintenance | 10/12/2009 Ernie Segura explains why it is important to pay attention to your registry and demonstrates some tools that help with the tasks. 13.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:51 |
| Read The Health Care Bill In Audio Format | 10/11/2009 Steve Bauer tells of a unique project from professional voiceover talent, who read the currently proposed health care bill HR3200 and makes the mp3 files available to download. 4.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:28 |
| iPhone Basics | 10/10/2009 Matt Vollbrecht shows how it is possible to perform most of the functions of the iPhone with its unique touch based screen reader, Voice Over. 35.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:26:04 |
| LG ENV3 Cell Phone | 10/9/2009 Scott Lawlor reviews this cell phone that is pretty much accessible out of the box without having to add a screen reader. 21.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:35 |
| NLS Book Players | 10/8/2009 Robert Carter demonstrates five Digital Talking Book players that have been authorized to play the content that one may now download from the National Library Service (NLS). 44.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:32:31 |
| SP BMC 20 Binaural Microphones | 10/7/2009 Drew Weber reviews these high quality microphones from Sound Professionals. 29.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:21:20 |
| Microsoft Security Essentials | 10/6/2009 Mary Emerson explains how she was able to replace several programs, some with difficult to use interfaces, with this free virus and spyware package from Microsoft that is very easy to install and use. 12.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:23 |
| Jargen Hansson Music | 9/18/2009 Jargen Hansson Continues his musical biography with some recordings from various performances. 26.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:19:11 |
| Daily Report Wizard | 9/17/2009 Bill Cox demonstrates a system he uses as a blind vending stand operator to independently create required reports. 47.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:34:54 |
| PenFriend Labeler | 9/10/2009 David Miles discovers this pen-like device that lets you match labels with an audio recording, so you can economically identify items by affixing labels onto them for later identification and then playing back the recorded message with the pen. 24.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:33 |
| Remember 2XL Robot | 9/8/2009 Duyahn Walker remembers and demonstrates this toy robot from his happy childhood. 49.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:36:02 |
| Jargen Hansson Intro | 9/8/2009 Jargen Hansson introduces himself and shares some of his music. 26.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:19:24 |
| New Features In VoiceOver | 9/6/2009 Mike Arrigo discusses the new features in VoiceOver with the release of Snow Leopard. 21.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:49 |
| Vollbrecht Intro | 9/5/2009 Matt Vollbrecht introduces himself as an assistive technologist and begins this series of podcasts with an overview of Apple's accessibility features in both the Mac and on the iPhone. 43.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:31:52 |
| Install Snow Leopard | 9/1/2009 Mike Arrigo indepentendly installs the Snow Leopard operating system using Voice Over, the Mac's built-in screen reader and discusses some of its enhancements. 21.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:34 |
| African Steam Train Ride | 8/31/2009 Carl de Campos takes a trip on this refurbished steam train. 33.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:24:19 |
| Braille Sense Plus | 8/18/2009 Seth Leblond announces that this is the first episode of a series of podcasts that highlights some of the more technical products carried at www.beyondsight.com. He describes this new notetaker with a built-in braille display from HIMS and discusses the similarities and differences of using a notetaker verses a laptop. 19.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:56 |
| Ebook Reading | 8/13/2009 Heiko Folkerts discusses the applicability of the new epub ebook format and its advantages over pdf, especially in complex books with tables and charts. He demonstrates an online epub reading service that is accessible and provides resources for obtaining books in epub format. 16.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:47 |
| Six Recordable Talking Alarm Clock | 8/12/2009 Gary Pearse demonstrates this talking alarm clock that lets you attach a recorded message to each 24 hour alarm. This makes it especially useful to one who must take multiple medications per day. 7.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:18 |
| Swim With Dolphins | 8/11/2009 Dave Uhlman mixes an interview with Kitty Hevener with the audio from her trip to Discovery Cove in Florida to present a compelling piece on dolphins in this episode from his Hear and There Audio Magazine at www.hearandthere.net. 25.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:39 |
| Update Typewriters And Change Ringing | 8/9/2009 Jay Williams aquires two new typewriters and describes the unique features of them. He also demonstrates his "live ringer" capabilities. 25.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:41 |
| Overdrive | 8/5/2009 Alberto Carreto demonstrates this software that retrieves and plays digital audio books from www.overdrive.com. 17.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:35 |
| Mac Demo 9 | 7/24/2009 Mike Arrigo shows how Voice Over on the Mac interacts with three commercially available programs that were not written by Apple to emphasize the universal access to a wide variety of applications. 18.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:29 |
| iPhone Review | 7/21/2009 Darragh High answers the questions about using the touch screen, how the voice sounds, using the interface effectively, and more with Apple's accessible iPhone. 16.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:49 |
| Plextalk Pocket PTP1 | 7/18/2009 Carl de Campos describes the layout and features of this portable, accessible mp3 and Digital Talking Book player. 49.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:35:41 |
| NFB Newsline Online | 7/16/2009 Scott White and Bob Watson demonstrate the features and benefits of this online news service that provide qualified blind users with unparalled access to regional and local periodicals. 38.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:58 |
| Installing Talks | 6/30/2009 Mike Arrigo overviews the kinds of cell phones available and what options exist for a blind user. He then demonstrates installing the Talks screen reader onto a Symbian based phone without the use of sighted assistance. 8.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:57 |
| Mac Demo 8 | 6/16/2009 Mike Arrigo offers another perspective than that presented in the June issue of The Monitor about the useability of the Macintosh with its built-in screen reading software, VoiceOver. 29.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:21:18 |
| Google Weather On Your Cell Phone | 6/8/2009 Tim Johnson demonstrates a technique where you send a text message to Google, (466453) and it returns the current weather and a forecast for your selected city. 10.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:07:31 |
| Hackintosh | 6/2/2009 Jay Pellis demonstrates the responsiveness of this netbook from MSI with Mac OS X running Voice over and with Windows running JAWS. 11.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:19 |
| Nokia N95 | 5/31/2009 Drew Weber reviews this Symbian based phone from Nokia that features some great multi-media options including a normal 1/8 inch ear phone jack, FM radio, and internet connectivity. 34.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:24:49 |
| Voxson Blood Pressure Monitor | 5/29/2009 Gary Pearse describes this inexpensive talking blood pressure monitor that seems to contain all the features of the more expensive products. It speaks in a clear female voice, comments about the measurements to alert you of slightly or more elivated levels than normal, and contains 66 memories. 7.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:12 |
| Happy 4th For The ROAR | 5/28/2009 Jim Fidler celebrates the fourth anniversary of Republic of Avilon Radio (ROAR) and performs a song from his upcoming new album Revolution Time. 8.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:28 |
| Amadeus Pro Batch Processor | 5/28/2009 Dane Trethowan explains the batch processing aspects of this audio editing software that converts files from one format to another. 16.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:43 |
| EyePal Demo | 5/28/2009 Earl Harrison Explains that digital cameras combined with more intelligent features have revolutionized optical character recognition for blind users. He demonstrates two examples of new products that make plowing through a stack of mail a breeze with features like nearly instantanious reading, detecting when you turn the page, and hand gestures to control the reading. 59.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:42:59 |
| Endurance Horse Riding | 5/25/2009 Carl de Campos encourages other blind riders to consider endurance riding, one of the most enjoyable of the equestrian disciplins. 54.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:39:24 |
| Playstation 3 | 5/24/2009 Clement Chou explains why he uses the Sony Playstation 3 video game console. He describes the controls and menus and provides tips for playing. 61.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:44:26 |
| Quicken | 5/24/2009 Bob Jutzi shows how to use Quicken successfully with a screen reader. He explains that with a good knowledge of the review cursor, one can effectively use this personal finance software. 15.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:10:60 |
| Anyone Can Learn To Play The Strum Stick | 5/23/2009 Matthew Bullis shows how easy it is to play this instrument. He compares it with a guitar and shows the fretting differences. He also provides resources if you want one of your own. 6.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:54 |
| Twitter From A Blindness Perspective | 5/21/2009 Erin Edgar introduces Twitter, including how to create an account, setting up your profile, and posting updates; then he discusses conventions and accessibility, especially with the CAPTIA. 46.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:33:54 |
| My Synesthesia | 5/20/2009 Thea Ramsay explains this condition where two senses get combined. In her case, it is sound and texture. She provides additional sources of information and invites others who may be synesthesic to communicate. 7.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:36 |
| Loadstone GPS | 5/16/2009 Josh Kenn demonstrates this free GPS software that runs on Symbian smart phones. | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:26 |
| McTwit | 5/6/2009 Rick Harmon demonstrates this accessible Twitter client from ;www.empowermentzone.com. 41.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:30:03 |
| Video On Demand | 5/4/2009 Monty Icenogle discusses aspects of blind consumers trying to use the on-screen menus on the video on demand services that most cable and satellite operators provide. 8.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:30 |
| Skype 3 Tutorials | 5/2/2009 Sarah Alawami guides you through installing scripts, installing the Skype software, setting it up, and making a call. She explains why version 3 is preferred over version 4. 94.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:08:33 |
| Model Talker | 4/26/2009 Drew Weber Provides information for a service that turns your voice into a synthesized voice. There is a training process, but when complete, you get a synthesized version of your own voice. 1.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:00:54 |
| Change Ringing | 4/25/2009 Jay Williams describes the changing of the ringing of the bells. He takes you through the process of learning to be a ringer, what is involved, and some tips and tricks. 22.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:19 |
| Braille Display Petition | 4:24/2009 George McDermith invites Braille display users, friends and family of Braille display users, and teachers of the blind who: Believe that accessibility to information for the blind on a par with their sighted piers is a right; Believe that due to this right, and due to the cost of Braille displays, accessing Braille through the use of Braille displays should not be limited by the type of screen reading solution used by the blind; Strongly request that all manufacturers of Braille displays base their Braille display drivers off of the Human User Interface Protocol found on all Windows computers; Will let Braille display manufacturers know by signing such a petition at www.petitiononline.com/brldis/petition.html. 1.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:00:59 |
| Malware Bytes | 4/23/2009 Geovanni Bahena introduces himself and demonstrates using this excellent anti spyware program with the JAWS cursor. 22.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:25 |
| Predictive Texting | 4/22/2009 Rachel Keyte explains she spent a lot of time writing text messages on her phone the old fashioned way. Since she discovered predictive texting and how fast it is and how well it works with the Talks screen reader, she uses it all the time. She explains how it works and how to add words to the library. 11.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:38 |
| Zoom H4N Overview | 4/21/2009 Neal Ewers discusses the very interesting features of this new digital recorder. If one is willing to put up with some inaccessibility and some difficulty to use, this recorder could be a consideration. Neal will keep information about the menus and other features in a folder on his web site at ftp.ravenswood.org/Zoom%20H4N/. 72.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:52:45 |
| Super Duper | 4/20/2009 Dane Trethowan demonstrates this backup program for the Mac from www.shirtpocket.com that compliments Time Machine. Among the flexible setups, his is set so the Mac can boot from the external backup drive if necessary. 16.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:03 |
| Introducing The Theramin | 4/17/2009 Bryan Peterson provides background information and demonstrates one of the earliest electronic musical instruments and the only one that requires no physical contact. 40.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:29:11 |
| Life Is Precious | 4/16/2009 Tony Pitchford chronicles his mother's final journey after being diagnosed with brain cancer through a compilation of audio diary entries in an attempt to convey the message that life is precious and that there is always a way to go on. He emphasises that there is always help, and that we have only one life to enjoy, and we should take advantage of it. 11.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:01 |
| Blind Parents Beware | 4/15/2009 Reina Brown warns blind parents to be aware of misunderstanding on the part of social services. She stresses the need for a prospective blind mother to find a competent doctor. She accounts cituations where hospital workers question the ability of a blind parent to care for the child. 22.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:12 |
| Samson Gtrac And Alesis SR16 | 4/10/2009 Heiko Folkerts reviews the Samson G-Track USB Microphone and the Alesis SR16 Drum computer. Both devices are accessible for making music. 59.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:42:52 |
| Xbox | 4/7/2009 Liam's Land explains why he chose the Xbox over the Play Station, especially since he is a Sony fan. 42.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:31:00 |
| All In Play Demo | 4/5/2009 Tim Keenan demonstrates the five interactive online games from All in Play, including their newest, a guess the word game where you know the first letter and the number of letters. 32.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:20 |
| My Dream Baby | 4/2/2009 Joseli Walter discusses this doll from MGA Entertainment that goes through four stages of development and learns to crawl, talk, and walk.. 31.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:22:50 |
| Social Security Economic Recovery | 3/30/2009 Bil Boules explains that nearly all SSI and SSDI beneficiaries will receive a check for $250 in May of 2009. 5.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:09 |
| Vinux VM | 3/29/2009 Josh Kennedy demonstrates using the GNOME desktop with the Orca screen reader with this version of Linux that is actually running under a virtual machine in Windows XP home edition. He encourages you to try multiple operating systems. 23.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:21 |
| Talk Box | 3/24/2009 Duyahn Walker reviews this effects device that has been made famous by musicians such as Peter Frampton, Joe Parry of Arrowsmith, Slash of Gunz 'N' Roses, Richie Samborah of Bon Jovi, Roger Troutman of Zapp, And Roger Troutman Jr. 32.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:51 |
| Mac Demo 7 | 3/17/2009 Mike Arrigo looks at the mac software update; examines system preferences, suggests things blind users may want to change, shows how to view file extensions, and how to change mime types, and shows how to install programs. 24.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:44 |
| Jibjib | 3/13/2009 Simon Eigeldinger demonstrates this twitter client that runs on Symbian smartphones from www.jibjib.org. 24.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:46 |
| Marantz PMD 671 | 3/10/2009 Benjamin Blatter reviews this flash recorder that uses up to 8 gb Compactflash cards. 48.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:34:60 |
| GPS Comparison | 3/9/2009 Mike Arrigo compares the two accessible GPS products that run on smartphones. Sendero runs on Windows Mobile, and Way Finder Access runs under Symbian phones. 13.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:41 |
| Wii Intro | 2/27/2009 Ken Downey describes the basic features of the Wii and its remotes, and playes through the five Wii sports games of tennis, baseball, bowling, golf, and boxing, giving tips on how to play each successfully as well as on finding the games channel from the main Wii menu. 19.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:57 |
| Independence Training Program | 2/26/2009 Drew Weber compiles testimonials from students and staff on how the Independence Training Program at the Colorado Center for the Blind empowers blind persons to lead independent lives as fully integrated, productive, and contributing members of society. Instructors explain philosophy, goals, and techniques in orientation and mobility, technology training, braille, and independent living. 10.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:07:14 |
| TTS Subtitles | 2/25/2009 Aaron Hoffman describes a way to make foreign media accessible via a media player that reads external subtitles (softsubs) with TTS. 28.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:20:52 |
| Yamaha Mini Motif Review | 2/24/2009 Daniel Romero reviews this synthesizer. He describes the keyboard, provides background, and suggests the Motif may help a beginning artist define their style. 31.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:01 |
| NBX Audio Converter | 2/23/2009 Reina Brown reviews this audio file conversion program that is both easy to use and accessible. It converts WMA, WAV, OGG, VOX, and MP3. 8.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:28 |
| Mobile Geo Review | 2/22/2009 Cory Martin demonstrates this program available from Sendero Group and Code Factory that runs on a mobile device like a smart phone or PDA to provide maps, navigation, and more using the Global Positioning System (He explains how the software has helped him, shows trips he recorded, and examines points of interests and addresses. 61.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:44:34 |
| Grml Install | 2/22/2009 Michael Whapples demonstrates installing this version of Linux that comes with a software speech synthesizer, making it completely accessible to the blind user with no additional hardware (such as speech synthesizers or braille displays) even to make a complete install. 13.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:33 |
| Korean And Chinese | 2/21/2009 David Chun and Harrison Tu discuss languages and compare and contrast the Korean and Chinese languages. 24.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:42 |
| I-Tell | 2/18/2009 Riz Khan reviews this remote control like device from Cobolt Speech that plugs into the docking station connector on an existing iPod to make it talk and let the user control it. 37.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:27:25 |
| Jawter | 2/17/2009 Earle Zwicker demonstrates these scripts for theJAWS screen reader that let the user participate with Twitter all with hot keys--without having to run a separate program. He also provides background on the Twitter micro-blogging environment. 44.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:32:18 |
| Digital TV Boxes | 2/16/2009 Don Coco describes how the new set-top digital TV boxes work and look, and explains the conversion process. 17.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:28 |
| Magic Jack | 2/13/2009 Reina Brown demonstrates Magic Jack, an accessible device that lets you have a house phone run from an internet connection, so you never have a phone bill again. They are also available at Radio Shack. 6.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:31 |
| Windows 7 First Looks Part 3 | 2/11/2009 Rick Harmon describes a couple of personalization and performance tweaks and then shows differences in the network and sharing center in both Vista and Windows 7. Windows 7 is much more accessible in this area than Vista. 17.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:48 |
| Mac Demo 6 | 2/9/2009 Mike Arrigo describes how to walk up to a Mac in the store and get it talking, so you can try it there. He also demonstrates using Voice Over on the numeric keypad and shows how to copy files. He copies a book to an SD card for use on the Victor Reader Stream. 18.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:09 |
| Travel Gear | 1/25/2009 Michael Feir describes the equipment he uses to travel effectively including a netbook, portable table, and packpack suitcase. 34.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:25:01 |
| Asus Netbook | 1/25/2009 Aaron Spears reviews the on the Asus EEE PC 904 ha netbook using the netbook itself to record. 45.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:32:50 |
| Windows 7 First Looks Part 2 | 1/22/2009 Rick Harmon discusses the new user authorization control, the Action Center, and a feature called Sticky Notes in Windows 7. 16.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:15 |
| Yamaha YPT 413 | 1/21/2009 Jason Earls reviews this impressive, realistic sounding keyboard. 32.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:36 |
| Letter Me Later | 1/19/2009 Sarah Alawami demonstrates this service which you may use both from the web site and an email client that lets you schedule email to be mailed later. 13.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:09:44 |
| Slot Machine | 1/18/2009 Jason Smith demonstrates a Japanese skill slot machine. He explains that, by law, such machines must offer an element of skill rather than relying on pure chance as most US machines do. 14.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:10:50 |
| Mac Demo 5 | 1/18/2009 Mike Arrigo continues this series about built-in accessibility on the Mac by demonstrating running Windows on the Mac. He discusses the reasons why you would want to run Windows on a Mac, then talks about how it works, runs both the Mac operating system and Windows at the same time, and shows running Window-eyes, System Access, and Kurzweil 1000. 17.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:56 |
| Windows 7 First Look | 1/15/2009 Rick Harmon explores some of the differences in the new beta of Windows version 7. He shows the desktop, taskbar, and the control panel. 22.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:41 |
| CES 2009 Press | 1/14/2009 Stevie Wonder briefs the press about the need for manufacturers to design products for all at the Consumer Electronics Show. 22.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:27 |
| Sessions With Slau Podcast | 1/5/2009 Jerry Hallatyn invites you to check out his new podcast, Sessions with Slau, where he covers his experiences as a recording studio owner and engineer. 3.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:02:43 |
| Sound RTS | 1/2/2009 Ivan Fegundez and Kevin review this real time strategy audio game. 49.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:35:57 |
| BAVIS Free Podcast Hosting | 12/31/2008 Richard Howarth describes and demonstrates how to sign up to the BAVIS free podcast hosting service and what you get when you sign up. He urges you to sign up and get podcasting as it is free and extremely easy to set up and mannage. 21.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:24 |
| Levelator | 12/30/2008 J P Greer demonstrates this software that levels the volume in audio files with uneven volume levels. 1.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:01:08 |
| Moshi Voice Activated Talking Alarm Clock | 12/23/2008 Stephen Guerra presents this sound byte podcast from Independent Living Aids about this previously reviewed alarm clock that responds to voice commands. 9.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:56 |
| GCast Intro | 12/18/2008 John Moore explains what this service offers for easily creating podcasts, demonstrates how it works, and encourages you to explore it on your own. 31.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:22:45 |
| Social Security Info | 12/17/2008 Bill Boules discusses the specifics of social security including the 2009 benefits. 21.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:17 |
| Mac Demo 4 | 12/16/2008 Mike Arrigo continues this series by answering questions, showing the improved accessibility in iTunes 8, playing a DVD, and using the web with dynamic web pages. 22.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:35 |
| NoAdware Demo | 12/11/2008 Joseph Machise demonstrates the accessibility, features, and ease of use of this software that scans and removes spyware and adware from your PC. 16.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:04 |
| IE Info Bar | 12/9/2008 Aaron Spears expands upon the Internet Explorer Information Bar discussion with additional information about how to use and control it. 10.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:07:17 |
| Windows SteadyState | 12/7/2008 Jose Tomayo discusses this free product that preserves a computer's state. This software is great for insuring a system in a public place remains in a known state. 65.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:47:35 |
| K Sonar Introduction | 12/6/2008 Darragh High introduces this electronic mobility aid that uses sound to detect objects in the environment. He explains that after one learns the device, he can even identify many such objects. 32.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:23:25 |
| Olympus DS71 Menus And Details | 12/4/2008 Mary Emerson covers additional details about the DS71 menu system, manual recording, and more. 39.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:28:43 |
| Installing Mobile Speak Smartphone | 12/2/2008 Jes Smith instructs on the process of obtaining and installing a 30 day demonstration of this screen reader software that runs on smartphones. 19.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:51 |
| Moshi | 11/30/2008 Gary Pierce reviews this alarm clock and thermometer that features both the ability to talk and to listen and respond to your voice commands. 5.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:18 |
| Trekker Breeze | 11/25/2008 Patrick Ternage demonstrates taking a walk with this accessible GPS unit. This unit is simple and provides that extra level of confidence for the unsure traveler. The Breeze has only nine buttons. It lets you create landmarks and contains a "Go Back" feature that lets you turn around and return to the origin of the route. 3.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:02:23 |
| Scanning Tutorial | 11/22/2008 Samuel Wilkins and Chris Murphy describe the concept and how-to's of scanning. They explain the need for blind college students to access textbooks, demonstrate the Kurzweil reading system, and discuss other optical character recognition systems. 40.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:29:41 |
| AK5370 USB Microphone | 11/21/2008 Tim Johnson reviews this USB microphone. 5.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:04:13 |
| Freedom Keychain GPS 2000 | 11/18/2008 Darren Duff reviews this Bluetooth GPS receiver about the size of a match box. It is the world's smallest and includes some of the most advanced features available today. It hangs from a keychain, it has a simple on/off switch, and it is ready to go within 20 seconds. It uses the TMK chipset which means that it does not have to be exposed to the sky to get a good signal. It can work in a pocket or purse. It can scan 51 channels to get good reception. 11.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:07:43 |
| Ventrilo | 11/14/2008 Jim Scrimshaw explains what makes this program such a great voice chat client. He discusses the similarities and differences among the top three - Ventrilo, Team Talk, and Skype. 18.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:05 |
| Weather Watcher | 11/6/2008 Tim Johnson demonstrates this free weather monitoring rogram that lets you watch the weather as it happens in your neighborhood. 61.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:44:54 |
| Olympus DS 71 Professional Recorder | 11/5/2008 Pat Ferguson introduces this new professional quality digital recorder from Olympus. She discusses the unit's capabilities, packaging, and pricing. 109.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 01:19:27 |
| Klango Player | 11/4/2008 Don Coco instructs in the use of this versitle music player that is quite accessible. 48.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:35:09 |
| Scared Silly | 10/31/2008 Don Ball takes a haunted hey ride. It would have been a normal haunted hey ride if it hadn't been for one of the participants whom we will refer to as Wendy. Some times it just pays to have your recorder on. You will laugh along with us as Wendy is scared silly, and believe me she did survive this and is still with us. See this as fun because that is what it was. I laughed so Hard in this recording I couldn't breath at times. 29.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:21:35 |
| Training My Doggy | 10/30/2008 Monique Lannott describes the techniques she uses, as a young blind woman, to train her dog, Cindy. Cindy is not a dog guide, but a well behaved pet. 30.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:22:07 |
| Creative Zen MP3 Player | 10/23/2008 Richard Pipitone compares this new addition to the Zen family with the Zen Stone and thanks David Leslie Miles for the excellent job he did describing it. Richard points out that the Creative Zen is a little larger, but it plays longer (about 20 hours) and, best of all, it includes a built-in speaker. 16.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:54 |
| Ten Pin Alley | 10/22/2008 Harrison Tu demonstrates this accessible bowling game of which he is quite fond from PCS Games, the company that makes games that tickle your ears. 15.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:11:33 |
| Erin Edgar Space | 10/21/2008 Erin Edgar tours her living space in a new house in a new neighborhood. 11.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:08:32 |
| VIP Talking Thermostat | 10/19/2008 Joseph Machise demonstrates this talking thermostat that announces most functions including programming. With a push of a button, the unit announces day, time, room and set temperature. It contains separate programs for weekdays and weekends and can operate in manual mode too. 17.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:34 |
| Dialog In The Dark Sound Seeing Tour | 10/18/2008 Darren Duff guides participants through this exhibit that has just opened in the United States after over a 20 year run in Europe. It takes its participants through various settings in total darkness guided by a blind guide. It provides sighted people with awareness and sensitivity. Darren is employed there, and encourages other blind people to apply for jobs when the exhibit comes to a city near them. 79.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:57:45 |
| I Mesh Part 2 | 10/17/2008 Tim Johnson continues his description of this legal file sharing program with a demonstration of uploading a CD to the service from his computer and finding what you have uploaded. 33.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:24:13 |
| CCB And Master Drive | 10/13/2008 Drew Weber attends the Colorado Center for the Blind where he participates in a program to provide students with the education and experience of operating an automobile. 56.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:40:56 |
| Itunes | 10/8/2008 Chris Gilland reviews iTunes 8 with Jaws 10. Note that while earlier versions of iTunes and Jaws required scripts, the new combination of these products runs great straight out of the box - no scripts required. 46.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:33:51 |
| Progress Quest | 10/1/2008 Orin Anger demonstrates this simple multi player role playing game. 7.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:15 |
| MaPlEr | 9/25/2008 Marco Steinebach and Andi discuss this new media player designed to make common audio tasks easy. Marco shows inserting tracks into a playlist, changing the order of a playlist, and increasing the playback speed without distorting the pitch. These developers seek feedback. 7.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:05:35 |
| Jaws Tandem | 9/24/2008 Jose Tamayo introduces a new feature in Jaws that permits you to take control of a remote computer, usually for purposes of technical assistance. 19.3 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:05 |
| Cannon DR2580C | 9/24/2008 Ed Summers demonstrates this portable, high speed scanner and describes how he incorporates it into his arsonal of accessibility tools. Instead of spending hours scanning a book, buy used, cut the binding, and load the stacks of pages into the hopper. He discusses configuration, software, and processes he has perfected to make this tiresome job doable for the student or professional who must read a lot of material. 2.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:01:53 |
| I Mesh | 9/23/2008 Tim Johnson demonstrates this free file and music sharing program that is accessible and legal. 60.1 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:44:09 |
| Talks 305 | 9/19/2008 Mustapha describes the new features in version 3.0.5 of this screen reader for Symbian based phones. He uses the Nokia 6630. 8.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:15 |
| Gmail Accessibility Suggestion | 9/18/2008 Larry Skutchan suggests that keyboard shortcuts to move from message to message would go a long way toward making Gmail more accessible. He also discusses the storm from the remnants of hurricane Ike that left around a half million people in the Louisville metro area without power. 18.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:25 |
| Down And Up With Google And Apple | 9/11/2008 Larry Skutchan describes an accessibility news roller coaster this week with Google's introduction of the Chrome web browser which seems to have little or no accessibility then the unexpected news that Apple released an accessible version of iTunes and, even more surprising, an accessible iPod. 23.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:17:14 |
| Jaws 10 New Features | 9/10/2008 Mary Emerson demonstrates new features in version 10 of this very popular screen reader. She especially loves the ability to automatically go in and out of forms mode and the accompanying sound notification for its unobtrusive and informative tap on the shoulder to let her know exactly what is happening. 23 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:45 |
| TrueCrypt | 9/7/2008 Jose Tamayo provides an overview of this free software that encrypts files, folders, and volumes on the fly, then he demonstrates creating a container. 30.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:22:24 |
| Dell Latitude D360 | 9/5/2008 Chase Crispen reviews this new laptop. 61.7 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:44:51 |
| Blink Nation | 9/3/2008 Robert Kingett reviews this social network that is written to be screen reader friendly. Some compare it to myspace.com. It has lots of features and no clutter! 51.0 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:37:06 |
| Sirius Stiletto 2 Demo | 9/1/2008 Aaron Hoffman assesses the features that make this portable satellite radio useable to blind or low vision users. He demonstrates the radio's functions and especially compliments the manufacturer on the menu navigation feature that plays a sound at the top or bottom of the menu, an example of universal design that costs little to implement but goes a long way toward making an electronic or other appliance useable. 27.2 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:19:49 |
| DLink USB Phone Adapter Updated Review | 9/1/2008 Brandon Heinrich updates information from his previous review on this device that lets you use a regular phone with Skype and demonstrates the D-Link using several phones. 49.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:36:18 |
| Jarte Demo | 8/30/2008 Synthia Greenwell demonstrates this free word processing program from www.jarte.com. 18.8 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:13:39 |
| Fireside Chat Part 3 | 8/29/2008 Michael Feir concludes this series with a lecture about fun, games, and entertainment for blind computer users. 22.5 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:24 |
| Fireside Chat Part 2 | 8/29/2008 Michael Feir explains what kinds of things are available on the internet in this second episode of a three part series. 25.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:18:50 |
| Fireside Chat Part 1 | 8/29/2008 Michael Feir notes that in the sighted world, it would be very hard not to know what computers can do for you beyond work and education. The reason they know what benefits abound is because learning about these things is fun. It is not in the blind world. Michael wants to change that in this first episode of this three part series. 21.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:15:21 |
| Personal Power | 8/29/2008 Michael Feir explains how accessible computers can enhance personal power for blind people. This guide is in rich text format. It is designed to be accompanied by three audio lectures that Michael calls fireside chats. | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:00:00 |
| Digital Ambassadors | 8/28/2008 Michael Feir invites you to share the fantastic knowledge you have about using your PC for personal enhancement with other blind people you know who may not know all it can do for them. As in the situation where you are often an ambassador for all blind people when you meet a sighted person who may never meet another blind person, be a digital ambassador and put your best efforts forward to spread the liberating knowledge you have. Michael offers a free guide he produced called Personal Power which you may use for free to aid in this effort. It consists of the text which serves as a road map, and three audio fireside chats. 16.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:12:16 |
| Sonata | 8/28/2008 John gallagher reviews this very simple to use internet radio. (It has only five buttons.) 4.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:33 |
| TV And Courses Accessibility | 8/23/2008 Michelle Dyer educates with the hope of drumming up some positive action, on the subject of accessibility to TV for blind consumers and accessibility to online college courses as it relates to blind students. 4.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:03:35 |
| Bit By A Vampire | 8/22/2008 Frank Lizarde demonstrates the Behringer V-ampire LX112 guitar amp, an amp modeler. 22.9 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:16:39 |
| Magic Chef Talking Microwave Oven | 8/21/2008 Tim Johnson demonstrates this microwave oven that is accessible. 19.4 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:14:06 |
| Mike Huckabay Intro | 8/17/2008 Mike Huckabay introduces himself and discusses some considerations and observations about using a dog guide. 8.6 MB | blindcooltech@gmail.com (Larry Skutchan) | 00:06:17 |
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