In the living the dream podcast I interview people doing amazing things as well as achieving dreams. My goal for this podcast is to encourage any and everyone who has dreams in life to never give up an always strive for the best. If you believe you can achieve. Check out the podcast at

rss.com/podcasts/livingthedream

Click here to listen to this month's buy, sell, and trade group

My name is Shaun Williams and I offer free tech support and a tech presentation for anyone who needs help with their computers or devices. I provide tech support for almost any product whether it be for a windows or mac computer, iPhone, iPad, or Android phone or tablet. Amazon fire tablet, Victor stream, etc. Please feel free to contact me below for any tech support you might need.

Free technical support phone number: (575)742-8613

Free technology presentation zoom link:

https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUqcOqvrzojy_JpiR4xzgDO4v6ClT-pzw

http://joe.jc-hosting.me

Click here to download the archived ZIP file of all the talent show entries

https://open.spotify.com/user/harbolt/playlist/3OctX31ufjKxgV6tEQ7nMc?si=WjmlixpQTa24fqn0Khm9Gg

Click here to download the latest accessible Microsoft edge browser

Click here to download the windows 10 upgrade assistant

Click here to download a windows sound scheme

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https://ytmp3.cc/en13/

Referral link for Intelligent Blends coffee

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Jeff's  describe movies

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or audio volt

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Many people ask us here at the Harbolt Company where we get our Braille business cards done because they are so nice and have so much Braille on them and they don't wear down like other Braille cards. Now I can finally bring the man and the company to you that does all of our business cards. but they do so much more. Please see the services that they offer below. Terry is one of the greatest guys you will ever deal with! Tell him the Harbolt Company sent you!

We offer grade one and two braille translation in both English and French.

Documentation, (Legal, and other)

Braille signage on lexon which is weather proof  so it can be used in or out of doors.

Braille on greeting and business cards.

With our technology we can do up to 5 lines with 14 characters of braille on a standard size business card with next to 0 wastage.

We also sell the EMBOSSIT which is what is used to braille these cards.

If there is another braille project your interested in having done just ask.

Thank You

Terry Hoddinott

CEO

Braille Masters

519-432-8319

terry@braillemasters.com

http://braillemasters.com

How to teach your students to read at 600 words per minute

This is a four part series by Ed summers.

https://www.perkinselearning.org/technology/blog/how-teach-your-students-read-600-words-minute-–-part-1

Remember PowerToys from older versions of Windows? Microsoft is bringing them back for Windows 10.
PowerToys was a set of utilities that added several useful tools to Windows from Windows 95 to XP. TweakUI, ClearType Tuner, SyncToy, Image Resizer and Taskbar Magnifier were some of the tools in PowerToys.
Fast forward to Windows 10. Microsoft has been working on bringing a set of PowerToys to Windows 10. They’ve been creating and adding them a few at a time, and the newest release is worth taking a look at. Two things make this release attractive - PowerToys is now self-updating, new tools are added automatically so you don’t have to visit the GitHub repository for new additions, and the File Explorer in the Preview Pane allows Markdown files (.md) and SVG (.svg) files to show in the preview. PowerToys are now in one file, you no longer have to download them separately.
Here’s the list of current set of PowerToys utilities according to Microsoft, links to go to the tool description, download link for all tools at the end of the article:

FancyZones
FancyZones is a window manager that makes it easy to create complex window layouts and quickly position windows into those layouts. Download link at the end of the article.

Shortcut Guide
Windows key shortcut guide - The shortcut guide appears when a user holds the Windows key down for more than one second and shows the available shortcuts for the current state of the desktop. Download link at the end of the article.

PowerRename
PowerRename - PowerRename is a Windows Shell Extension for advanced bulk renaming using search and replace or regular expressions. PowerRename allows simple search and replace or more advanced regular expression matching. While you type in the search and replace input fields, the preview area will show what the items will be renamed to. PowerRename then calls into the Windows Explorer file operations engine to perform the rename. This has the benefit of allowing the rename operation to be undone after PowerRename exits. Download link at the end of the article.

File Explorer (Preview Panes)
File Explorer add-ons right now are just limited to Preview Pane additions for File Explorer. Preview Pane is an existing feature in the File Explorer. To enable it, you just click the View tab in the ribbon and then click "Preview Pane". Download link at the end of the article.
PowerToys will now enable two types of files to be previewed:
Markdown files (.md)
SVG (.svg)

Image Resizer
Image Resizer is a Windows Shell Extension for quickly resizing images. With a simple right click from File Explorer, resize one or many images instantly. Download link at the end of the article.

Window Walker (Text based alt-tab alternative)
Window Walker is an app that lets you search and switch between windows that you have opened, all from the comfort of your keyboard. As you are searching for
an app, you can use the keyboard up and down arrows to see an Alt-Tab style preview of the windows. In the future, this will be merged into the Launcher project. Download link at the end of the article.
PowerToys currently supports x64, x86 and ARM processors and the file is free of malware according to VirusTotal. Read More
 

Click here to download Power Toys for Windows 10

Click here to download the ZIP file for Learning Android and Talk Back With Natalia Voegele

the new Spectrum Access app has launched.

 From the web page:

Download and Explore the Spectrum Access App

The Spectrum Access app offers audio description and closed captioning with on demand programming.

Benefits of the Spectrum Access app include:

    * Accessibility-friendly features such as audio description and closed captioning.

    * Access to approximately 300 On Demand movie titles from Lionsgate, Sony, Disney, IFC, Paramount, Universal and Warner Brothers with more titles coming in the future.

    * Multiple viewing options - You can use Spectrum TV or a streaming service of your choice such as Hulu, Netflix or Amazon Prime.

How the Spectrum Access App Works

    * Movie titles are paired with the

appropriate accessibility feature (Audio Description or Closed Captioning) within the app.

    * The app works with a movie playing on any platform, from DVD to streaming by your cable provider or your favorite streaming service.

Streaming platforms include:

        * Spectrum TV

        * Spectrum TV app

        * Hulu

        * Amazon Prime

        * Netflix

        * Other streaming services where any of the movie titles in the Spectrum Access library may be available

Download the Spectrum Access App

    * The Spectrum Access app is available for

download via the App Store on iOS devices (iPhones and iPads), at no additional charge.

    * The Spectrum Access app is currently unavailable on Android devices.

To download and use the app:

    *

<https://apps.apple.com/us/app/spectrum-access-enabled-media/id1492182876

Download the Spectrum Access app from the App Store and then open it.

    * Choose a movie title from either Spectrum On Demand or a streaming service of your choice on your TV.

    * Select either Audio Description or Closed Captioning in the app.

    * Follow the on-screen instructions in the app.

Spectrum Access App Troubleshooting

If you're having issues with the app:

    * Delete the app from your device and then reinstall it.

    * Contact us at

spectrumaccess@charter.com

              FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                                                                                                 

April 15, 2020

              Christy Householter, Executive Director

 chouseholter@computersfortheblind.org

Computers for the Blind Announces Grant Opportunities

Computers for the Blind is pleased to announce they have received generous grants from Delta Gamma Foundation. The purpose of these grants is to provide computers at $60 off the regular low price of a refurbished accessible laptop or desktop computer for students, veterans and for those who receive government assistance. Each computer can be individualized per software and hardware available.

STUDENTS: This grant is available to any student whose vision prohibits them from using a computer without accessibility software. Those that meet this criterion will need to submit a letter from their vision professional (TVI, COMS, etc.) stating that the student would benefit from having an accessible computer in the home.

VETERANS: This grant is available to any active military personnel, veterans, and the spouses of active military personnel and veterans. Those that meet this criterion will need to provide proof of their military status or that of their spouse.

Recipients of Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability Income:

Those that meet this criterion will need to submit a current award letter.

For more information on computers specifications, please see the Fact Sheet at: https://www.computersfortheblind.org/src/documents/CFTBFactSheet.pdf

To order a computer, call customer service at 214-340-6328 or Email: service@computersfortheblind.org

These grants are available immediately and will be continued until all funds are spent.

Please share this with all vision professionals, rehabilitation counselors, consumers, consumer organizations and veteran/military connections throughout United States.

https://www.computersfortheblind.org/

Click here to download the zip file

https://youtu.be/gF0w1sLlZL4

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hyg9hj3t6giig2k/mac%20tutorials.zip?dl=1

http://www.wewalk.io/en

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You can view all keyboard shortcuts in the Accessibility settings. Log in to your Zoom desktop client, click your profile picture, then click Settings. CLICK Accessibility. The Accessibility settings and keyboard shortcuts will appear.

Available Keyboard Shortcuts:

F6: Navigate among Zoom popup windows

Ctrl+Alt+Shift: Move focus to Zoom's meeting controls

PageUp: View previous 25 video stream in gallery view

PageDown: View next 25 video stream in gallery view

Alt: Turn on/off the option "always show meeting control toolbar" in accessibility settings

Alt+F1: Switch to active speaker view in video meeting

Alt+F2: Switch to gallery video view in video meeting

Alt+V: Start/stop video

Alt+A: Mute/unmute audio

Alt+M: Mute/unmute audio for everyone except host (note: for the meeting host only)

Alt+S: Launch share screen window and stop screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+Shift+S: Start/stop new screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+T: Pause or resume screen share (note: will only work when meeting control toolbar has focus)

Alt+R: Start local recording

Alt+C: Start cloud recording

Alt+P: Pause or resume recording

Alt+N: Switch camera

Alt+F: Enter or exit full screen

Alt+H: Display/hide in-meeting chat panel

Alt+U: Display/hide participants panel

Alt+I: Open invite window

Alt+Y: Raise hand

Click below to watch the youtube video that Mitchell Jackson did on how to make iPhone ring tones without using a computer. Mitchell is visually impaired so he does this from a blind perspective.

https://youtu.be/5sAbEqNtSEA

Click here to download the free book about using zoom by Jonathan Mosen

This free audio seminar along with accompanying document goes over many services and products that I use on a regular daily basis to make my life easier as someone who is visually impaired. Referral links are included in document to save you money on these prodcuts and services.

Click here to download the audio seminar and document in zip file format

Click here to listen to the audio seminar

Click here to download the document in rich text format

With this service, if you own a copy of Jaws, I will connect to your computer via remote connection through Jaws and tweak your laptop or desktop to do the following:

1. Make windows 10 look and function more like windows 7 if you desire.

2. Tweak your computer for best performance and operation with a screen reader.

3. Clean up your computer and remove unecessary files and programs to boost performance and gain storage.

4. Install various utilities on your computer to help with performance and operation.

5. Adjust windows 10 settings for better performance and privacy.

6. Create shortcuts on your desktop for most used programs and locations.

7. Adjust settings inside of Internet Explorer for best browsing performance.

To take advantage of this service, you must have a valid working licensed copy of Jaws. Your version must have the ability to allow a remote connection to your computer. After purchasing this service, I will contact you to arrange the best time and day to carry out this service. Most items included are things that I taught in the windows 10 tips and tricks class Feel free to contact me with any questions regarding this new service we are offering.

In this class, I will go over many tips and tricks for using Windows 10 and show you a way to set it up to look like Windows 7. Included in this package is a 90 minute long recording where I go over these things while using my screen reader. Also included is a file containing many helpful utilities for windows 10.

After purchasing, please allow 24 hours to recieve the file and class in a download.