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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, May 30, 2019 - Volume 709

The Week's News in Access Technology

A Flying Blind, LLC Publication
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Photo of a computer monitor sitting on a desktop with a coffee cup and pencil caddy on either side. Over the monitor are the words: Overcoming the Potential Obstacles of Manual Testing with a Screen Reader. In the lower left hand corner is a photo of Larry Lewis, hands on a keyboard, smiling. In the lower right hand corner sits the The Paciello Group Logo.  In the center is the word: Recording.

If you missed last week's webinar, "Overcoming the Potential Obstacles of Manual Testing with a Screen Reader", conducted by Larry Lewis, never fear!

We've got you covered!

Please find a link to the recording in its entirety below. We thank those of you who were able to join us for the Webinar.

If you have any questions about any of the material covered in this webinar, feel free to email us at accessibility@flying-blind.com 📧️.

Recording: Overcoming the Potential Obstacles of Manual Testing with a Screen Reader - May 21st 2019 at 12:00 PM ET
https://zoom.us/recording/share/AlSYpM1eHBRLoPjyTkmmttmategeFctkSMdFS2MxHK6wIumekTziMw

Greetings,

1) Send a Fax from Computer or Phone

You can send short faxes for free:
https://askbobrankin.com/heres_how_to_send_a_fax_from_your_computer.html

2) CDMA vs GSM

This article explains the different mobile phone standards of the past and into the future:
https://www.pcmag.com/news/300986/cdma-vs-gsm-whats-the-difference

3) Ready to Roll

This app, which allows blind and visually impaired people to roll dice quickly and efficiently, has been updated:
https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=20057

4) Book Teaches Use of 3 Online Dating Sites

'Dating in the Digital Age' offers guidance on the use and accessibility of the Plenty of Fish, Match and eHarmony dating services. Electronic editions from National Braille Press cost $18:
http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/DATING.html

5) Asking Questions That Get Answers

This Mystic Access free webinar should help you get answers to technology questions. It takes place on GMT Friday, 31 May 2019 at 00:30:
https://zoom.us/j/136454004?status=success

6A) iOS Shortcuts on Tek Talk and Eyes on Success

Anna Dresner talks about her book on iOS shortcuts on Tek Talk, GMT Tuesday, 4 June at 00:00:
https://zoom.us/j/839935813

6B) More from Anna Dresner

Anna is also the guest of episode #1922 of Eyes on Success talking about her book and about shortcuts:
http://eyesonsuccess.net

7) Open Social Audio Platform Riffr

Riffr is a new social media service where people post audio messages:
https://riffr.com/riffs/2394

8) 6 Videos on iOS Gestures

Students of the World Services for the Blind Assistive Technology Instructor Program teach iPhone gestures:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PhOYMlJBS3k&list=PL403gIcTR9sezjW0TOv5ySayjePRi4F63&index=1

9) New Action Game Seeking Beta Testers

Westopia is a new iPhone/iPad game about to be released. The developer seeks testers:
https://www.applevis.com/forum/ios-gaming/new-action-game-seeking-beta-testers

10) New iPod Touch Released

The 7th generation Touch has a newer processor and more memory, and will be able to receive iOS updates for some time:
https://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-ipod-touch-news/apple-releases-seventh-generation-ipod-touch-a10-fusion-chip-and-256gb

11) Using Microsoft Excel with JAWS webinar

This webinar for users and instructors takes place on Thursday, 6 June at 16:00 GMT:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_qAktabkoSX2ofki8H9B7yQ

12) Blind Bargains Qast 182

75 minutes of listening including Windows, an in-depth interview with the creator of the Voice Dream apps and more:
https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=20062

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