In this overview, Hugo demonstrates some of the latest features in iOS 8. Looking for tips on using your iOS device? Now you can with the Tips app.
Hey Siri is put through the hands free test and Siri now incorporates Shazam, a great feature for music enthusiasts. Hugo then moves on to showing you how to use Spotlight, if you’re looking for a contact or an app. Sometimes you’re looking for answers. Spotlight now gives you suggestions from Wikipedia entries, places nearby, trending news and more. Other features included are audio ducking, battery usage on individual apps, weather app, contacts in the app switcher, and notification centre.
To report any issues with accessibility on iOs8, you can email Apple directly at:
Cool Blind Tech has a large quantity of quality shows. This feed makes it easy for you to subscribe to all of them with one simple subscription.
CBT brings some of the most interesting personalities in assistive technology together to talk tech. Fun, relaxed, informative and always entertaining, count on CBT for the best assistive tech podcasts in the world.
Exploring Windows 8.1 Part 3 – Staying connected and having fun.
In episode 3 of James Oates Exploring Windows 8.1 series, James switches from
JAWS15
to
NVDA2014.3
and shows us four free popular applications from the Windows Store. He walks us threw how to use Facebook, Twitter, Netflix, and YouTube. James also demonstrates Xbox Radio and Google Hangouts.
Hands On With The phone we all have been waiting for!
In this first episode of a series, James Oates gives us an overview of accessibility options on Windows Phone8.1. Using an entry level Nokia Lumia 635, he demonstrates the built in screen reader Narrator, and runs through the apps you will find on your phones start screen.
Exploring Windows 8.1 Part 2 – My God, Its Full Of Apps!
In part two of Exploring Windows 8.1, James Oates takes us on a tour of all of the applications that are pre-installed on the start screen. The following applications are included in the demonstration: Mail, Skype, One Drive, Reading List, Calendar, Weather, Finance, Video, Music, Sports, Internet Explorer, News, and the Windows Store. James also briefly demonstrates Google Now on Chrome.
Exploring Windows 8.1 – I’m At The Start Screen. Now What!
In this podcast, James Oates walks you through the layout of Windows 8.1. He explains live tiles, and how to change the appearance of the start screen. He shows you how to find your applications, and how to add them to your start screen or task bar. He shows you how to use the file explorer and search feature, add keyboard short cuts to access your most frequently used programs from anywhere on the computer, how to have your computer show the desktop at startup instead of the start screen, and how to bypass the login screen when starting your computer.
Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display: Let Your Fingers Do The Talking
Hugo gives an in-depth demonstration of the Focus 40 Blue Wireless Braille Display from Freedom Scientific.
AudioTechnica AT2005USB, Podcast Like a Pro
Hugo unveils his new microphone, Audio-Technica’s new AT2005USB is an all-purpose microphone designed to take you from the stage to the studio and beyond. This rugged handheld microphone offers two outputs, USB output for digital recording, and an XLR output that connects with a sound system’s conventional microphone input for use in live performance. The microphone plugs right into your computer’s USB port, and functions seamlessly with your favorite recording software.
Papa Sangre II, it will scare you to death!
If you are reading this, you are already dead!
iPhone 5s Unboxing and Setup
Hugo demonstrates the new release of the iPhone 5s. Listen as he configures the fingerprint sensor, Touch ID and browses the features in
iOS7.
My Local TV On iOS Devices
Hugo fights off his oversized pet as he heroically demonstrates the free app, My Local TV for iOS devices.
You must be logged in to post a comment.