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A bit more on the Apple watch plus the fact that its still the only smart watch that is accessible for blind or low vision.   The Apple watch interface again is basically: clock face screen (can choose different clock faces), home app screen (from which apps are run), apps, notifications, Glances, friends, and Siri.   In this blog post you’ll find: Podcasts and blogs on the Apple watch and a link to the Apple watch user guide, My confirmed 12 reasons why I want to keep using the Apple watch, 3rd party apps that I have found useful, and Bugs with the Apple watch/VoiceOver.     Some resources: podcasts, blogs and the Apple watch user guide from Apple   My 34 podcasts on the Apple watch ranging from setup and navigation, to using most of the apps onto Apple watch such as the Activity app, Mail, Music, Phone, Remote etc.   My podcast page for Apple watch demos:   http://davidwoodbr.podbean.com   I have done a podcast with DR Robert Carter who does the Tech doctor, podcast and Allison Sheri...

Accessing a number of VA services: did you know? Including - the AT help desk, Vision Australia library I-Access, digital access, Vision Australia radio, Equipment Solutions, purchasable technology training programs, highlighting a number of products from the Equipment Solutions shop at Vision Australia, and some mobile phone suggestions other than the traditional smart phones on the market for those that just want a simple mobile phone solution.   AT Help Desk   You can contact the VA Help Desk on 1300 847 466 (ask for the Adaptive Technology Help Desk) or email athelp@visionaustralai.org.  Any question welcome from anyone on technology related queries for blind or low vision access.   Equipment Solutions Shop   Equipment solutions shops at Vision Australia can be contacted on 1300 847 466 and you can be directed to your local main shops in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.  Remember that most VA branch’s have an equipment display where you can mail order products or buy online at:   h...

In the show today we would like to go through some recording and editing tips for recording lectures or meetings, and recording podcasts: plus some devices with which to record and two recommended PC and Mac software to get you started.   Recording lectures,  meetings or training sessions   Don’t use the internal Mike in a laptop, use an external microphone or a device which has recording capabilities, If there is going to be a bit of noise on the surface where the mike is, put on another surface to stand, Do a test record before hand, Try and get the recording device as close to the person speaking as possible, if you are able to, pause the recording when you don’t have to record what is going on, if its for others, edit the recording to take out any material that doesn’t need to be in there.   Recording a podcast:   Be mindful of where you are doing the recording (stay away from rooms that echo, and any external noise sources,  Have notes on what you are going to do a podcast on, Don...

Slipping behind in getting the stories up on the site, so am doing last week and this week, and will be back on the ball next week.   Talking Tech for April 27 2015    My experiences with using Netflix and audio description:   Have had a great deal of fun watching/listening to Marvel’s Daredevil and listening to other shows on Netflix.   My several days experience using the Apple watch:   Got my Apple watch last Friday, and just a few notes on its use so far.   What your Apple watch can do by itself (not connected to the iPhone):   http://www.cnet.com/news/apple-watch-without-your-iphone/   The FM radio in your pocket and why you can’t use it:   http://www.npr.org/blogs/alltechconsidered/2015/04/16/400178385/the-hidden-fm-radio-inside-your-pocket-and-why-you-cant-use-it   How to add the beep sounds like on iOS when plugging your Macbook in to power:   http://www.idownloadblog.com/2015/04/19/beep-beep-charging-sound-vibration/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter     How a high tec...