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Main Menu 11 Apr 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 11 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400

April 11, 2014
Microsoft has ended support for Windows XP. So, now what... We present a user panel discussion on some possible solutions if you are still using Windows XP. And, for more information you will want to check out the information at the End of windows XP support page.

Main Menu 04 Apr 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 04 Apr 2014 00:00:00 -0400

April 4, 2014
News, information, and CSUN coverage are all here on MainMenu just for you... MainMenu staff member Mary Emerson brings us information on the latest firmware release for the Hims line of note takers. and we hear two interviews from the 2014 CSUN Technology and Persons With Disabilities Conference presented on MainMenu thanks to the fine folks at Blind Bargains. The first is an interview with folks from Intuit discussing the accessibility of their Quick Books accounting software. And, the second is an interview with the president of Baum USA discussing the recent opening of their first office in the U.S. and, we find out about some of their products and services.

Main Menu 28 Mar 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 28 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400

March 28, 2014
This week, MainMenu Host David Tanner interviews Greg Stilson from Humanware about all the great new features in the latest BrailleNote/VoiceNote firmware release, Keysoft version 9.4.1. Thanks to the fine folks at Blind Bargains we present their interview with a representative from Envision America recorded at the recent CSUN Technology and Persons With Disabilities conference held in March 2014. Envision America announces talking perscriptions are now available from another large Drug Store chain. And thanks again to Blind Bargains we present their interview with Abisee about the latest products to make your life easier. Remember that MainMenu will be bringing you additional coverage from the CSUN conference over the coming weeks. So do not miss our coverage of CSUN 2014 here on MainMenu.

Main Menu 21 Mar 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 21 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400

March 21, 2014
We bring you the most up-to-date information on iOS and BrailleNote new software releases here on Main Menu this week to keep you current and completely informed. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge introduces us to the new features in the new iOS 7.1 release for your iDevice. And, Greg Stilson, Blindness Product Manager for Humanware, brings us three presentations about the new KeyMaps application in the new 9.4.1 upgrade for the BrailleNote Apex. We thank the fine folks at Humanware for allowing us to air these presentations on MainMenu. They are also available for download at the Humanware website. Keeping you up-to-date with the very latest news and information on technologies that enrich the lives of blind and visually impaired persons is our business here at MainMenu.

Main Menu 14 Mar 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 14 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0400

March 14, 2014
New inovations from Hims Inc. and NV Access are just part of the news this week on MainMenu. Thanks To Hims Inc. we present a recent webinar on the new E-bot device from Hims. David Woodbridge demonstrates using iTunes Radio on the Apple TV. And, we learn that the latest release of the free screen reader NVDA is available. It is the latest tech for you right here on Main Menu.

Main Menu 07 Mar 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 07 Mar 2014 00:00:00 -0500

March 7, 2014
This week MainMenu is filled with a lot of information you may want to take notes about. So, grab your note taking tablet or other device and be ready to get all the information down for future use. MainMenu staff member Mary Emerson starts us out with a demonstration of Speak Dropbox, Windows software that can provide you more information about what is going on in your Dropbox. Then MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge brings us demos on using iTunes Radio on your iDevice and on your MacBook Pro. Then David Will demonstrate how to fix a serious problem of the Apple TV remote interfering with the use of your MacBook Pro if they are both located in the same room and both on at the same time. And, MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin Demonstrates using the Verizon Wireless iOS app to easily access a variety of Verizon features on your favorite mobile device.

Main Menu 28 Feb 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 28 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

February 28, 2014
It is all about access your way on your choice of platform. And, we have it all here for you. MainMenu Host David Tanner takes you on a tour of the Xfinity TV Go app for iOS and Android and shows you how accessible watching TV can be on your favorite iOS or Android device. We re-air, by request, an audio demo of the wireless features of the new Victor Reader Stream. We thank the fine folks at Humanware for allowing us to air this demo which can also be downloaded from www.humanware.com. MainMenu Host David Tanner comes back with a demonstration of how to download an app from the Google Play Store and then demonstrates the use of the Ideal Currency Identifier app which he has just downloaded. Take your pick of entertainment any way you want it, and if you need to figure out what that dollar bill is you have a very accessible and easy way to identify it on your Android device for free.

Main Menu 21 Feb 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 21 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

February 21, 2014
Make yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy the variety of coverage we have for you this week. ACB Radio managing director Larry Turnbull interviews Dr. Judy Dixon about her new book Get The Picture: Seeing The World Through The iPhone Camera. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge shows us how to setup playlists for your internet radio stations on the new Victor Reader Stream. And, Rick Harmon from the Blind Geek Zone shows us around the Keurig K65 K-cup brewer; a fine way to accessibly make a fine cup of coffee. MainMenu thanks Rick for allowing us to air his presentation. Keeping you on top of what is new and what is accessible from a blindness perspective...

Main Menu 14 Feb 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 14 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

February 14, 2014
Introducing the latest for the Victor Reader Stream and More... ACB Radio managing director Larry Turnbull interviews Matthew Janusauskas From Humanware about the latest features added to the Victor Reader Stream. And, Cullen Gallagher introduces us to the Odin VI Mobile Phone with built-in speech.

Main Menu 07 Feb 2014

Main Menu for Fri, 07 Feb 2014 00:00:00 -0500

February 7, 2014
Get the latest technology updates here on Main Menu. We start with several announcements of updates to a number of assistive technology products, followed by: The GW Micro training department continues with part 2 of their presentation for new users of Window-Eyes. We thank GW Micro again for allowing us to air this presentation. MainMenu staff member David Woodbridge demonstrates Using Airfoil on the Mac to enable multiple AirPlay Spekaers on iOS. And MainMenu Executive Producer Chase Crispin interviews Brad Davis from Freedom Scientific about the latest release of the Ruby HD Video Magnifier.