Top Tech Tidbits for Thursday, November 3, 2016 – Volume 583

The Week’s News in Access Technology

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1.) JAWS Version 18 Released

JAWS Version 18 is now an official release, featuring increased interoperability with ZoomText version 11, a talking mouse feature and support for the Nuance Vocalizer 2.2 synthesizer, bringing some new voices and support for some additional languages:
http://www.freedomscientific.com/Downloads/JAWS

2.) What’s New and Noteworthy for October 2016

Learn what has been going on in the accessible Apple world from “AppleVis Unlimited: What’s New and Noteworthy for October 2016:”
http://www.applevis.com/blog/apple-apple-tv-apple-watch-gaming-ios-ios-apps-macos-news-opinion/applevis-unlimited-whats-new

3A.) Apple’s October Event

Meanwhile, with their October event, Apple gave the tech analysts a lot to talk about. Blind Bargains gives us a compendium in its Apple Rundown:
http://blindbargains.com/bargains.php?m=16100

7.) Microsoft’s Computer Event

Microsoft had its own event for unveiling new computers, and it was well received. Here are videos comparing the two approaches:
http://cnet.co/2fkDRxp

8.) David Woodbridge Podcasts on the BrailleNote Touch Version 2

David Woodbridge has turned his considerable podcasting prowess to the BrailleNote Touch with two podcasts about Version 2, which is now available:

8A.) BrailleNote Touch Unboxing, Setup and Demo

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/xa2svj/BrailleNote_Touch_unboxing_setup_and_demo.mp3

8B.) BrailleNote Touch Updating and KNFB Reader Demo

https://davidwoodbr.podbean.com/mf/web/m8hy3n/BrailleNote_Touch_updating_and_demo_of_KNFB_Reader_and_Braille_Terminal.mp3

8C.) Release Notes with KeyMath and KNFBReader

And here are the official release notes for this version, featuring KeyMath for typing math, KNFBReader for reading print and terminal mode for connectivity:
http://bit.ly/2eqbThc

9.) This post links to e-books on Microsoft OneNote, Outlook and OneDrive

http://winsupersite.com/office/microsoft-ebook-resources-outlook-and-onenote-2016-plus-onedrive

10.) Tek Talk’s Stocking Stuffers Series

Each year for the last several years, Tek Talk has offered a two-part Stocking Stuffers Series, where vendors of lower-priced items of interest to the blind which could make good holiday gifts present their offerings. The first of this year’s series will air on GMT Tuesday, 8 November at 00:00:
http://conference321.com/masteradmin/room.asp?id=rsc9613dc89eb2

11.) Eyes on Success: The PEEK Eye Examination Kit

PEEK, a Portable Eye Examination Kit, converts a standard smart phone into both an ophthalmoscope for examining the inside of the human eye and a visual acuity tester. Learn about it on Eyes on Success #1645:
http://eyesonsuccess.net

12.) Keyboard Shortcuts in Windows Apps

This Microsoft Support page lists Keyboard Shortcuts for Edge, Calculator, Groove, Maps, Paint, Photos, WordPad and more:
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/13805/windows-keyboard-shortcuts-in-apps

13.) The Blind Side Podcast with Judy Dixon

Check out The Blind Side Podcast Episode 12, featuring NLS consumer liaison Judy Dixon:
https://soundcloud.com/theblindsidepodcast/episode12

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