Monday 8 December 2014

Talking Tech for Dec 9 2014

A Quick “How Many Does it Take” Joke

Q: How many programmers does it take to change a light bulb?
A: None, it’s a hardware problem.
Well: I thought it was funny (smile).

 

I’m Not Sure If I would Buy This Satechi’s Bluetooth Keyboard: but 5 devices supported.


The Satechi’s BT keyboard: This just sounded like a great keyboard from Amazon and I certainly could access 5 devices from the same keyboard: iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and work laptop.

http://www.idownloadblog.com/2014/12/08/satechi-wireless-bluetooth-keyboard-review/ 

Thinking About Christmas Or All Year Round: Remember the Aldi iOS App For Grabbing deals

Aldi has specials on a regular basis, and besides groceries, you can grab some great technology hardware as well such as tablets, cordless phones, wifi extenders, power boards etc. This week I picked up a great slim line tower fan with remote which has tactile buttons on both the fan and remote.

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/aldi-australia/id429158202?mt=8


Finally got To Play with the DAISY 3g player From Vision Australia

I must say, I am quite impressed by this player with the ability to be able to just turn the daisy player on, and within a minute or two access my daisy books, newspapers, magazines, and podcasts directly from the Vision Australia I-Access Online Library service.

NATIONAL RELAY SERVICE APP

Note: I’m not sure how well this app for iOS or Android works with Braille: seems to work ok with voiceOver on iOS, but not yet checked out Android and Talkback.

The National Relay Service (NRS) is for any Australian who is deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired who wants to make phone calls.

The app provides easier ways to make calls through the NRS in Australia.

This app gives you access to the following call options:
• internet relay – if you want to type and read your conversation
• Speak and Listen – if you are hard to understand on the phone  
• video relay – if you use Auslan
• captioned relay – if you can speak but can’t hear clearly.

The app is a world-first in combining a range of relay calls and support functions in a single app.

ADDITIONAL FEATURES
For both internet relay and Speak and Listen the app provides additional benefits or features that are only available through the app. These include:
• the ability to use customised phrases and call set-ups that you can pre-store on your phone or tablet
• the ability to ‘click through’ from contacts stored on the device
• better notification for incoming internet relay calls
• the option of inserting text for users making Speak and Listen calls
• the ability to utilise the device’s GPS in providing location information.

COST
The app and any calls you make using the app are free. However, you will be connecting to the internet and will be using broadband data. How you are charged for this data will depend on the plan you have with your service provider. 

MORE INFORMATION
See

 

http://www.relayservice.gov.au

 

to find out more about the NRS or the NRS app.

 

https://itunes.apple.com/au/app/nrs-app/id935552036?mt=8

 

 

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=au.gov.communications.nrsapp


Microsoft Disability Answer Desk

The Disability Answer Desk is where people with disabilities can get support with Microsoft products and accessibility features.
Connect with a Microsoft expert:
Call 1800 280 300
Hours of operation:
Every day: 8 AM – 9 PM (AEST)

http://support.microsoft.com/answerdesk/accessibility/?ln=en-au

 

Dictating beter

A lot of tips on how to improve your dictating ability.

 

http://atmac.org/dictating-well-principles-from-a-master?utm_content=buffer7abc1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer

 

How to Wipe your Phone or Tablet before Selling It

You may well want to know "How to Wipe Your Phone or Tablet Before You Sell It", CNET provides guidance.

 

http://www.cnet.com/how-to/how-to-wipe-your-phone-or-tablet-before-selling/



Next three Shows: my favourite iOs/Mac apps, Podcasts, and Audio Books Suggestions For the Holidays

In the next several shows I will be going through my favourite iOS apps, Mac apps, the podcasts I listen to all the time with recommended podcast listening programs, and some audio book suggestions for the Christmas holidays.

 

 

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