Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, September 27, 2012 - Volume 372
The Week's News in Access Technology

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Greetings,

1) Learn about the new web access support in the Dolphin line of screen readers on Tek Talk, on GMT Tuesday, 2 October at 00:00
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

2) This blog post describes and links to an iTunes link for the eBook version of the iOS6 manual, readable only on an i-device.
http://www.tuaw.com/2012/09/23/iphone-user-guide-for-ios-6-now-available-as-an-ebook/

And this direct download link takes you to a PDF of the iPhone 5 manual.
http://t.co/xoxAPLGI

3) There are now 31 sessions in the free Window-Eyes Scripting Class archive.
https://www.gwmicro.com/App_Central/Developers/Interactive_Classes/

4) Glooko is an iOS app that allows you to log readings from your glucose monitor. This blog post is entitled "Managing Diabetes With Your iPhone: Glooko Now Supports 17 Different Glucose Meters":
http://techcrunch.com/2012/09/25/managing-diabetes-with-your-iphone-glooko-now-supports-17-different-glucose-meters/

5) CAVI is gauging interest in a "Computer 101" course, with versions for either Mac or Windows. The course would cover computer basics, from "What is a screen reader?" to "Here's how to surf the internet and use Facebook." History indicates that the course might cost around $150.00 USD.If you or someone you know would be interested in the course, email:
comp101@ciscovision.org

6) The Freedom Scientific Training Department has listed a number of free and paid webinars for the rest of 2012. See the list of free ones at:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/training/Free-Webinars.asp

And the paid courses, which tend to cost around $30
http://www.freedomscientific.com/training/Paid-Webinars.asp

7) Here is a list, with some descriptions, of a multitude of paid online file backup and file sharing services.
http://www.tripwiremagazine.com/2012/06//online-file-storage.html

8) This Lifehacker post is entitled, "Top 10 Secret Features of iOS 6"
http://lifehacker.com/5944961/top-10-secret-features-of-ios-6?utm_campaign=socialflow_lifehacker_twitter&utm_source=lifehacker_twitter&utm_medium=socialflow

9) The Braille Plus from American Printing House is actually available!
https://shop.aph.org/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&catalogId=11051&krypto=w%2FE%2FZ6s4BbPWrvdsJEOQwpypyEj39Tfr28%2BhC%2B%2FuqvhLVohgJ92bTZzW8PTPoJVcnt4%2FpuTQEyRPJhI2eiRCEw%3D%3D&ddkey=http:ProductDisplay

10) Here is the RNIB's Learning Braille page:
http://www.rnib.org.uk/livingwithsightloss/reading/how/braille/learning/Pages/learn_braille.aspx

11) This site calls itself "The definitive guide to Apple's iOS 6 software features for iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad"
http://t.co/vb4oigS8

12) Here is a rundown of recent podcasts:

AmazonBasics Bluetooth Keyboard: Unboxing, Demonstration and Review
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/amazonbasics-bluetooth-keyboard-unboxing-demonstration-and-review

Friday Podcast: Bridging Apps (Cristen Reat & Sami Rahman), JAWS 14, Don Johnston Tutorials, iOS 6 Accessibility
http://blog.eastersealstech.com/friday-podcast-bridging-apps-cristen-reat-sami-rahman-jaws-14-don-johnston-tutorials-ios-6-accessibility-ham-radiovoice-over-on-ios/?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+INDATAblog+%28INDATA+Blog%29

How to use the iOS 6 CallBack Feature with VoiceOver
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/how-use-ios-6-callback-feature-voiceover

Reviewing the Gameplay and Accessibility of iOS Games from Storm8
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/reviewing-gameplay-and-accessibility-ios-games-storm8

AppleVis Extra No. 3: Conference Call Discussion of iOS 6
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/applevis-extra-no-3-conference-call-discussion-ios-6

Using the Braile Sense notetakers with iOS 6
http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/using-braile-sense-notetakers-ios-6

Episode 10 of Triple Click Home
http://tripleclickhome.com/2012/09/25/triple-click-home-episode-10-disrupting-is-what-they-do/

Triple Click Home. Braille Displays, Flying Blind, and more from Viewpoints:
http://www.ViewPointsPlus.net

13) And from HowToGeek:

What Are the Sys Rq, Scroll Lock, and Pause/Break Keys on My Keyboard?
http://www.howtogeek.com/125315/htg-explains-what-are-the-sys-rq-scroll-lock-and-pausebreak-keys-on-my-keyboard/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=260912

Should I Leave My Laptop Plugged In All The Time?
http://www.howtogeek.com/124715/should-i-leave-my-laptop-plugged-in-all-the-time/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=260912

How To Easily Back Up Your Gmail and Perform Scheduled Backups With GMVault
http://www.howtogeek.com/125225/how-to-easily-back-up-your-gmail-and-perform-scheduled-backups-with-gmvault/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=260912

14) Special Google Searches That Show Instant Answers
http://www.howtogeek.com/125101/14-special-google-searches-that-show-instant-answers/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=230912

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