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Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, November 19, 2020 - Volume 782The Week's News in Access Technologyhttps://toptechtidbits.com/ A Mind Vault Solutions, Ltd. Publication Top Tech Tidbits. The world's #1 online resource for current news and trends in access technology. This Week's Featured Advertisement: Just in Time to Kick Off Your Holiday Season!
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Visit https://www.macfortheblind.com to kick start your holiday season! Dear Tidbits Subscriber,1) Last Week's Most Clicked Tidbit (8.4% of all clicks.)How to Add Siri Shortcuts to iPhone Home Screen:https://mashtips.com/add-siri-shortcuts-to-iphone-home-screen/ 2) Micro21, Computer Game Coding for the Beginner Blind StudentThis is a seven-week, 130-pound course for small groups of blind children on programming. A well-thought-out, reasonably-priced, good opportunity for the right student:https://seanrandall.me/micro21/ 3) Screen MagnificationFrom Abilitynet, this Fact Sheet gives an overview of the main screen magnifiers. It includes summary information about the in-built screen magnification available on most devices and some free and commercial options that may include additional features:https://abilitynet.org.uk/factsheets/screen-magnification 4) No More Button Pushing. Microsoft Translator for iOS Adds Auto Mode for One on One Conversations:Development continues on this powerful iOS app:https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/translator/blog/2020/07/30/no-more-button-pushing-microsoft-translator-for-ios-adds-auto-mode-for-one-on-one-conversations/ 5) Blind Bargains Qast 217:Mostly an Apple event wrap-up page, with a twist or two:https://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=22039 6) A Full List of Siri Voice Commands You Can UseWe never tire of offering such reference lists. This one comes from Business Insider:https://www.businessinsider.com/siri-voice-commands 7) Keyboard Shortcuts in OfficeWhile we're disseminating lists, here's Microsoft's page of Office keyboard shortcuts:https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/keyboard-shortcuts-in-office-e765366f-24fc-4054-870d-39b214f223fd 8) WebAIM Screen Reader TutorialsWebAIM offers concise guides to using screen readers for accessibility testing:A) VoiceOver: https://webaim.org/articles/voiceover/ B) NVDA: https://webaim.org/articles/nvda/ C) JAWS: https://webaim.org/articles/jaws/ 9) Cloud Storage on Tech it OutThis regular Hadley monthly discussion will focus on services such as DropBox, iCloud, and Google Drive. It takes place on Wednesday, November 25th 2020 at 01:00 GMT:http://hadley.edu/TechItOut 10) iPhone 12/12 Pro Review Part 2:This comes from Shelley Brisbin:https://www.relay.fm/parallel/40 11) The New Features, Changes, Improvements, and Bugs in MacOS 11 Big Sur for Blind and Low Vision UsersThe new MacOS has created quite a stir. Here's the info about the new operating system:https://www.applevis.com/blog/new-features-changes-improvements-and-bugs-macos-11-big-sur-blind-and-low-vision-users 12) 2021 JAWS, Fusion, ZoomTextThe 2021 versions of Freedom Scientific software have been released. Here are three ways to learn about what's new:A) This article from Web Friendly Help: https://webfriendlyhelp.com/new-features-in-jaws-zoomtext-and-fusion-3/ B) Vispero presentation on ACB Community Call, on Thursday, November 19th 2020 at 17:00 GMT: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88275409010?pwd=dlZ1VFozQWlEcHZtSXBBZ25EQzRZdz09 C) The FSOpen Line talk show, on Friday, November 20th 2020 at 01:00 GMT: https://blog.freedomscientific.com/join-us-for-fsopenline-3/ 13) Victor Reader Trek 2.1This HumanWare device touts better accuracy and detail in its GPS features, and new languages:http://support.humanware.com/en-usa/support/victor_reader_trek 14) ElBraille on Tek TalkHear about this Windows device on Tek Talk on Tuesday, November 24th 2020 at 01:00 GMT:https://us02web.zoom.us/j/839935813?pwd=eXFMRHpxNnhFZlRiMHAzRWNWYXM3Zz09 15) Using Various Web Browsers with a Screen Reader on Eyes on SuccessEpisode #2047 features the author of this recent book:https://eyesonsuccess.net 16) How to Access Accessibility Controls From the Menu Bar and Control Center on MacThe Accessibility Shortcuts menu brings many frequently used accessibility features, like grayscale mode, to the forefront so you don't need to go to System Preferences every time you want to enable or disable a feature:https://www.howtogeek.com/699663/how-to-access-accessibility-controls-from-the-menu-bar-and-control-center-on-mac/#:~:text=To%20access%20%E2%80%9CAccessibility%20Shortcuts%E2%80%9D%20from,corner%20of%20your%20Mac's%20screen.&text=Now%2C%20click%20the%20new%20%E2%80%9CAccessibility,ll%20see%20every%20Accessibility%20Shortcuts. 17) Startup Strap Wants to Replace the White CaneUsing advanced technologies such as lidar — also used in autonomous vehicles — Strap's assistive device aims to help the visually impaired navigate their environment:https://www.fastcompany.com/90574130/this-startup-wants-to-replace-the-white-cane-for-blind-people 18) 5 Ways to Hide Your IP AddressAlong with 7 Reasons why one might wish to do so:https://www.vpnthrive.com/how-to-hide-your-ip-address/ 19) What Is Android Accessibility Suite?Components, how to activate, setting up the Accessibility shortcut, and how to use:https://helpdeskgeek.com/free-tools-review/what-is-android-accessibility-suite-a-review/ 20) Assassin's Creed Valhalla — Accessibility ReviewThis accessibility review of the popular game comes to us courtesy of CanIPlayThat.com:https://caniplaythat.com/2020/11/09/assassins-creed-valhalla-mobility-review-can-i-play-that/ 21) Freeview Accessible TV GuideFreeview has announced the first roll out of its award-winning Accessible TV Guide, now available at Channel 555 on supported Freeview Play devices:https://www.lancs.live/whats-on/whats-on-news/new-accessible-freeview-guide-launched-19206073 22) Getting Started With Zoom Meetings: A Guide For JAWS, NVDA, And iPhone Voiceover UsersThis $18 course from Carrol Center for the Blind "is the first-ever comprehensive step-by-step text-based guide to Zoom for screen reader users:"https://carroll.org/product/getting-started-with-zoom-meetings/ 23) Researchers Use New Techniques to Make Films More Accessible to Visually Impaired AudiencesThe project used enhanced sound techniques, first person narration and spatial audio, to produce an alternative to traditional audio description (AD), which relies on third-person narration:https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-10-techniques-accessible-visually-impaired-audiences.html 24) Top Tech Tidbits Buy, Sell or TradeWe have two new products for sale this week. Review them below or on the Tidbits website at:https://www.toptechtidbits.com/buy-sell-trade.html#listings Top Tech Tidbits Sponsor Classified Ads:Sponsor: American Printing House (APH)➜ This Week's Classified Ad:APH's Braille Trail Reader LE refreshable braille display will start your students' braille journey with a positive technology experience that allows them to discover the joys of reading and writing. This 14-cell braille display features a Windows app for easy file transfer between teachers and students. Also perfect for the working adult: users can take notes, and create, edit and read text and braille files. Learn more at https://www.aph.org/product/braille-trail-reader-le/.
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