RE: [Techno-Chat]: Article: Frontier adds support for Apple AirPlay, Google

[Iaen Cordell]

With a bit of luck they can push the updates to existing equipment like the 
ddr66 we both have.

 

 

From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Thursday, January 11, 2018 2:23 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Article: Frontier adds support for Apple AirPlay, Google

 


Frontier adds support for Apple AirPlay, Google Assistant to its SmartSDK


Thursday 11 January, 2018 



 The company will be previewing the implementation at this year's CES.

The Frontier SmartSDK is a flexible multi-ecosystem software solution, which 
supports the latest audio technologies, including AirPlay 2 and Google 
Assistant.

Together with Frontier's Minuet hardware platform, AirPlay 2 enables third 
party brands and manufacturers to develop smart audio products quickly and 
cost-effectively.

AirPlay 2 introduces multi-room audio playback from iOS devices to enabled 
speakers with a simple tap or by asking Siri. AirPlay 2 also offers a superior 
user experience with latency reductions and responsiveness improvements; it 
also provides a higher level of buffering, which allows audio to keep playing 
if users temporarily move out of Wi-Fi range.  

Frontier's SmartSDK with Google Assistant will be available to customers in the 
first half of 2018 and is previewed at CES on a number of new audio products 
from major brands including Klipsch.

Anthony Sethill, CEO, Frontier Smart Technologies, said:

"We are excited to bring AirPlay 2 support to Frontier's SmartSDK. For third 
party brands, this functionality will allow speakers to be seamlessly 
controlled from an iPhone or iPad using the Apple Music or Podcasts apps, by 
asking Siri, and in third party apps which support AirPlay. This will be an 
important differentiator in the increasingly competitive Smart Audio space.

"The addition of the Google Assistant to Frontier's SmartSDK is an important 
step forward for our business and our customers. "


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RE: [Techno-Chat]: HamRadioAndVision - webSDR Accessibility

[Iaen Cordell]

Sorry, I don’t understand your question.

This is a site of web based SDR receivers for the blind user to access.

Cheers

IC

 

From: The wolf [mailto:hank.smith...@gmail.com] 
Sent: Wednesday, October 18, 2017 1:14 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]: HamRadioAndVision - webSDR Accessibility

 

any idea if this works on the rtl sdr?

 

On 10/17/2017 6:12 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

 

http://www.hamradioandvision.com/websdr-accessibility/

 


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[Techno-Chat]: FCC asks Apple to activate the iPhone's hidden FM radio to aid public safety - The Verge

[Iaen Cordell]

https://www.theverge.com/2017/9/28/16379316/fcc-iphone-fm-radio-activation-r
equest-ajit-pai

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RE: [Techno-Chat]: Reseting Authorisation: a tip for JAWS users

[Iaen Cordell]

Thanks Sire, good tip.


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Sent: Saturday, 26 August 2017 12:58 PM
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Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Reseting Authorisation: a tip for JAWS users

Hi!
Those of us who use our JAWS license on multiple computers may have encountered 
a situation where our authorisation needs to be reset.
If you live in the US then the reset of your Authorisation - computer count for 
your license - is extremely easy, just jump onto the Activation web page, 
choose reset your authorisation, type in the information and press the reset 
button however those outside the US face another layer to work with, that being 
the contacting of your local dealer to initiate a Authorisation Reset.
So why haven’t people outside the US got the access to the automated 
Authorisation Reset that US customers have? We did - after all - buy JAWS just 
the same.
Well actually those outside the US can access the automated Authorisation Reset 
using a VPN, I found this out for myself a few days ago when I needed to reset 
my JAWS authorisation and I decided to give the VPN trick a go having held on 
to speak to someone at Freedom Scientific’s Technical Support line for just 
under half an hour, I have no objection to waiting mind you but I thought that 
- if I could use the Automated system - then I could save a whole heap of time.
Anyway that’s how its done, for the moment at least .

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RE: [Techno-Chat]: Eat Now App

[Iaen Cordell]

Yes, I have used the IOS app, Android app and even the web-site and all work 
well.
Cheers
IC

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From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Friday, August 18, 2017 4:40 PM
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Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Eat Now App

This App is a great way to order delivery of takeaway food to your home and its 
fully accessible.
I used the App earlier this week to order from one of my favourite local 
restaurants in my area.
You can browse the menu of the restaurant and select what you want, as you 
select the items are aded to your cart and the total of your cart is displayed 
near the top of the screen.
When you’ve finished selecting from the menu, double-tap on the Cart icon near 
the top of the screen to enter the checkout order process.
>From here you confirm your address - this is already on file if you’ve created 
>an Eat Now account -, select delivery time, add notes about any food allergies 
>you may have and finally pay for your item using your favourite payment method 
>- Paypal is accepted -.
I ordered my delivery for “Around 8 PM”, it arrived at 20 past but nevertheless 
it made a nice change to open the door and have my order of takeaway handed to 
me and me not needing to do anything else but to say “Thanks!”, close the door 
and sit down to eat.

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RE: [Techno-Chat]: "Okay Google Play ABC News"

[Iaen Cordell]

Interesting, just tried this, the news is taken from ABC news radio [Australia]
It is now 16:30 Sydney time and the news is from 14:00


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From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Friday, July 28, 2017 8:48 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: "Okay Google Play ABC News"

Just reading a newsletter I get from a professional site.

We discussed the Google Home launching in Australia last week and it seems that 
the ABC is quick to realise the full potential of the Google Home and its voice 
activation to allow the user to listen to news at a voice command, listen to 
Podcasts and so on, you can read about what the ABC has planned for your humble 
Google Home here

https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/hey-google-home-speaker-play-abc-radio-news


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RE: [Techno-Chat]: Mac OS Sierra And Firewire

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Why not install the early OS then do the upgrade?
Ifit is like windows the firewire drivers should stay.
Cheers
IC

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Sent: Friday, June 30, 2017 6:58 PM
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Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Mac OS Sierra And Firewire

Hi!

I'm hoping for accurate information on this.

I'm looking at setting my Late 2012 Mac Mini as a server machine and thus am 
thinking of using some old Firewire drives I have here as part of it.

I'm told that I'll have to install an earlier OS than Sierra given that
- acording to what I've heard - Sierra no longer comes with Firewire drivers 
nor Firewire support.

I have to be honest in saying that I find this rather odd so some confirmation 
of the status quo would be much appreciated.


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RE: [Techno-Chat]: Bluetooth 5 is here, but few accessories will support it before 2018 - The Verge

[Iaen Cordell]

Thanks sire, may wait for the note 8 [late September]

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Sent: Sunday, June 25, 2017 8:22 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Bluetooth 5 is here, but few accessories will support 
it before 2018 - The Verge

Big changes afoot wiht Bluetooth and - if you have a Samsung S8 - you'll be 
able to take full advantage of Bluetooth 5 devices when they arrive on the shop 
floor.
https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2017/5/26/15687670/bluetooth-5-anker-incipio-griffin-iphone-samsung-coming-soon
 


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RE: [Techno-Chat]: Phone backups was Apple's iOS11

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Sire, I have walked down this path several times before.
At this stage I can not find a TOTAL backup solution for IOS devices.
As for Android you can find several full/total backup solutions.
>From a beered filled memory I think I have posted on them in the past, do we 
>have an archive of this group?
Android studio springs to mind, and again from memory it is mostly accessable.
Also platumn back also is good.
Beers
IC

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From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Friday, June 23, 2017 4:46 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Phone backups was Apple's iOS11

Hi!

On the subject of IOS devices, is there any way of a total backup of an IOS 
device and a total restore should anything go wrong?

I don't use my IOS device that much which - in any case isn't all that 
spectacular in the IOS workd -, my device is an iPhone 6 and I've been offered 
better numerous times but the iPhone 6 will have to do me as all other models 
of IOS devices don't fit my Arcam Portable DAC but I'm waffling again.

I ask the question regarding backup from a curious point of view more than 
anything else.

By default Android devices only backup certain aspects such as contacts and 
other related data it seems.

I have however just encountered one exception to this backup rule and that's my 
new Sony xPeria X-Performance phone which offers a range of complete backup and 
restore options on the phone.

For example you can backup all the contents of the phone to the Cloud or
- if you'd prefer - you can select another backup target such as an inserted SD 
card, a USB stick or backup to your PC or Mac with the Xperia backup/restore 
utilities available for download from the xPeria web site.

These utilities are perfectly accessible given that they use a HTML Interface.

So what happens when you restore a backup? Well I can trufully say that you'll 
be put back at the point where your phone was when the last backup was made, 
truly and absolutely.

I've tried this myself so I know exactly what I'm talking about.

I reset my phone and - after completing the setup process for the phone again - 
I restored a backup made from the PC and congratulations! 
everything I had on the phone - including speech settings etc- was on the 
device exactly as I left it when the device was backed up.

I'm since repeated the procedure installing from a SD card and the Cloud, with 
the same results.



On 23/06/2017 3:44 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:
> Good morning everybody
>
> I just thought I'd give the group the heads-up. Apple has today announced 
> that they intend to release the first public beta, to non-developers, of 
> iOS11 before the end of June. This means that, as long as you're willing to 
> accept the operating system for what it is, and there's bound to be some 
> bugs, you can see what's on offer.
>
> At this point, I cannot talk about new features which are not already known, 
> including aeessibility features. But a feature that does spring to mind is 
> indoor maps, for malls and airports, etc.. I believe that this will initially 
> be limited to the US only. But Apple will be rolling this out across the 
> globe by the time of the pullic final version which is released before the 
> end of October, all being well.
>
> ==
>
> My Compliments And Kindest Regards
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RE: [Techno-Chat]: The Bradley "Touch & See" Timepiece

[Iaen Cordell]

And if you don't ghave the time to find the web-site, have a look at:
https://www.dezeenwatchstore.com/?s=bradley_type=product

cheers
IC and thanks for the info.
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From: Gordon Smith [mailto:gor...@mac-access.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2017 4:07 AM
To: Techno-Chat ... Technology Enthusiasm! 
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: The Bradley "Touch & See" Timepiece

Good Tuesday/Wednesday to you one and all.

I’ve had a new wrist watch now for a couple of months, and thought I’d just 
talk a little about it here as it’s a very interesting device.

Available in either Titanium or Stainless Steel, the Bradley “Touch & See” 
watch is a reminder to me that just sometimes, somebody who loses their vision 
can inspire new ways of doing things.

The watch throws out the traditional concept of the big hand and the little 
hand. Instead, it uses ball-bearings which move around the face of the watch 
using magnetism as the sole driving force. The front face of the watch does not 
have a glass or plastic cover of any kind. Instead, the tactile markers are 
visible at all times. These watches also don’t use Braille markers. Instead, it 
employs different shapes to notate the four major positions on the clock face, 
and the in-betweenees are just short lines.

At twelve O’Clock, there is a large triangular shaped marker. The numbers one 
and two are marked with short diagonal lines. The number three has a 
double-length line at 90 degrees to the twelve-O’clock marker. so it goes on 
throughout the rest of the clock face.

Now, here’s the unusual and very clever idea. There is a single ball-baring 
which rotates around the top surface, in place of the traditional pointer. This 
is the minute hand or, the big pointer. The hours are indicated by a second 
ball-bearing which rotates around the outer edge of the watch, just above what 
you’d think of as the winding control. The watch’s face is separated by a gap 
of about 1 sixteenth of an inch, just under a millimetre, gap between the main 
part of the watch and the platter which forms the clock face. And it is within 
this gap that the hour marker ball-bearing travels around the clock.

When I demonstrate this device to others, I’m always asked:
“What happens if you accidentally move the ball-bearing with your finger as you 
touch it?”

This is, of course, a very valid question and in many cases you do actually 
find that you’ve moved it. However, this is where the sheer simplicity of the 
device’s fundamental design works in your favour. If you think that you may 
have moved one of the ball-bearings, or even if you think you’ve moved both of 
them, the simple solution is to give your wrist a little shake. This causes the 
ball-bearings to re-align themselves with the position of the magnet. The 
strongest magnet is always, of course, facing to twelve-O’Clock. Using this 
fundamental aspect of physics, it possible to accurately align the all-airings 
to precisely the correct time no matter what you think you may have done to 
dislodge them.

Another question I have been asked several times is “What happens when you need 
to change the time to reflect daylight saving time?”. “Simple,” is always my 
reply. You just gently click out the time adjustment crown on the watch, and 
rotate it clockwise until you have the correct time. Then, you just click the 
control back into normal mode, and you’re done.”

The watch uses a standard digital device battery, which any qualified jeweller 
is able to replace for you. However, because the moving parts in this device 
are so small, the battery should last between 5 and 10 years.

Yes, this watch is quite a costly one to buy. However, I consider it very well 
worth what I paid for it. This device is, I am proud to say, another example of 
a British company coming up with a terrific device based on the forces of 
nature.

The only things you need to be careful of are that, although the timepiece will 
withstand gentle splashes of water, akin to those it may receive when the 
wearer is washing their hands, it is in no way waterproof and should, 
therefore, be treated with respect when it comes to close proximity to water.

And finally, the face of the device is not scratch-resistant. Severe scratches 
can impede the device’s functions drastically. Care should, therefore, be taken 
not to allow this to come about.

The watch comes in two editions. The first, and slightly cheaper of the two, is 
housed in a Titanium outer case, and comes supplied with a lack canvas strap 
with leather interior. The second edition comes housed in a stainless steel 
case, as I mentioned earlier. This version of the device has a brown pure 
leather strap and is, in my view, by far the more comfortable. I tried both 
before I bought mine, and I think the extra few Pounds are definitely a 
worthwhile outlay. I shall change the strap to a bracelet strap when this 
leather one becomes worn. That kind of strap is 

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather Stations | Digital Trends

[Iaen Cordell]

All good points, will do and thanks.
IC in Sydney Australia.

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From: Roger Firman [mailto:ro...@golden-chord.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 5:26 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather
Stations | Digital Trends

Dear Iaen,

When I produced that material, it was starting from the perspective of what
is a weatherstation.

Depending upon where you are with this topic, my suggestion would be for you
to contact a dealer of the Davis weatherstations to discuss exactly what you
might have in mind, what you want to obtain from any such unit and how that
can be achieved.

Setting up the equipment is important and this depends upon what type of
system you have in mind.

I don't know where you reside so not quite sure how to best help from here.

Best wishes,

Roger.

-Original Message-
From: Iaen Cordell [mailto:i...@optusnet.com.au] 
Sent: 22 April 2017 22:03
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather
Stations | Digital Trends

Thanks Roger, the Davis station gets good reviews apart from its
connectivity issues.
Would be happy to have listen to your reviews.
Cheers
IC 

-Original Message-
From: Roger Firman [mailto:ro...@golden-chord.com]
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 5:54 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather
Stations | Digital Trends

Dear Iaen,

For the last few years, I think around ten, I have been running one of these
made by Davis Instruments.

A few years ago I did a feature for Gordon for Sparkle Radio which may be of
interest, given Gordon is happy for me to share it with you, or he himself
might wish to pass it in your direction should this be of interest.

Best wishes,

Roger.

-Original Message-
From: Iaen Cordell [mailto:i...@optusnet.com.au]
Sent: 22 April 2017 18:59
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather Stations |
Digital Trends

I have looked at weather stations for some time now but, have never found a
good one.
Maybe I will now.
Anyone on the list have any of the stations talked about in the article?

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/best-home-weather-stations/?utm_sourc
e=Sailthru_medium=email_campaign=DT:%20Brief%20Daily%202017-04-22
m_term=DT%20Newsletter%20-%20Daily%20Subscribers

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather Stations | Digital Trends

[Iaen Cordell]

Thanks Roger, the Davis station gets good reviews apart from its
connectivity issues.
Would be happy to have listen to your reviews.
Cheers
IC 

-Original Message-
From: Roger Firman [mailto:ro...@golden-chord.com] 
Sent: Sunday, April 23, 2017 5:54 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather
Stations | Digital Trends

Dear Iaen,

For the last few years, I think around ten, I have been running one of these
made by Davis Instruments.

A few years ago I did a feature for Gordon for Sparkle Radio which may be of
interest, given Gordon is happy for me to share it with you, or he himself
might wish to pass it in your direction should this be of interest.

Best wishes,

Roger.

-Original Message-
From: Iaen Cordell [mailto:i...@optusnet.com.au] 
Sent: 22 April 2017 18:59
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather Stations |
Digital Trends

I have looked at weather stations for some time now but, have never found a
good one.
Maybe I will now.
Anyone on the list have any of the stations talked about in the article?

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/best-home-weather-stations/?utm_sourc
e=Sailthru_medium=email_campaign=DT:%20Brief%20Daily%202017-04-22
m_term=DT%20Newsletter%20-%20Daily%20Subscribers

[Techno-Chat]: Watch the Sky with the Best Home Weather Stations | Digital Trends

[Iaen Cordell]

I have looked at weather stations for some time now but, have never found a
good one.
Maybe I will now.
Anyone on the list have any of the stations talked about in the article?

http://www.digitaltrends.com/cool-tech/best-home-weather-stations/?utm_sourc
e=Sailthru_medium=email_campaign=DT:%20Brief%20Daily%202017-04-22
m_term=DT%20Newsletter%20-%20Daily%20Subscribers

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Say the Time - Talking Clock - Android Apps on Google Play

[Iaen Cordell]

Yes, a good app, I do like the only work in wi-fi range.
For example I don't it to work when I am at work but, when I am in range of my 
home wi-fi hotspot all is good.
Cheers
IC

-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Monday, March 27, 2017 2:07 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Say the Time - Talking Clock - Android Apps on Google 
Play

A very nice Android App indeed, turns your Android Device into a very 
efficient, intelligent and flexible talking clock.
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.proveniosoftware.saythetime 

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Chromecast built-in - Audio

[Iaen Cordell]

Sorry about tghat, wrong answer to wrong email!
Cheers


-Original Message-
From: Iaen Cordell [mailto:i...@optusnet.com.au] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:40 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Chromecast built-in - Audio

Yes, I grabbed the last hour, had a bit of a sleep in.


-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net]
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:37 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Chromecast built-in - Audio

Hi!
For those who would rather the convenience of Chromecast built-in to a speaker 
system then follow the link below.
advantages? No need to buy a separate Google Chromecast Audio unit, just use 
the Google Home App to Setup your Chromecast Speakers and sstream music etc to 
them by selecting the Speakers from the available Chromecast devices in your 
App from your Phone  or have Google Home stream to that speaker etc.
https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/audio/

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Chromecast built-in - Audio

[Iaen Cordell]

Yes, I grabbed the last hour, had a bit of a sleep in.


-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, March 8, 2017 11:37 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Chromecast built-in - Audio

Hi!
For those who would rather the convenience of Chromecast built-in to a 
speaker system then follow the link below.
advantages? No need to buy a separate Google Chromecast Audio unit, just 
use the Google Home App to Setup your Chromecast Speakers and sstream 
music etc to them by selecting the Speakers from the available 
Chromecast devices in your App from your Phone  or have Google Home 
stream to that speaker etc.
https://www.google.com/chromecast/built-in/audio/

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Googlo Chrome Ultra

[Iaen Cordell]

Sorry, message sent to the wrong address/group.
Cheers
IC

-Original Message-
From: Iaen Cordell [mailto:i...@optusnet.com.au] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:27 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: RE: [Techno-Chat]: Googlo Chrome Ultra

It dooes look that way.
Cheers
IC
P. S.  I am sending this message  over RDP.


-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:06 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]: Googlo Chrome Ultra

The unit you've got, that's what its called.



On 15/02/2017 5:03 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
> What’s the Google Home Voice Assistant?
>
> 
>
> My compliments and kindest regards
> Gordon Smith:
> <gor...@mac-access.net>
>
> Accessibility & Information Technology Support Specialist.
> Mobile/SMS:
> +44 (0)7907 823971
>
> 
>
>
>
> On 13 Feb 2017, at 21:15, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>
> Thanks for that, I found it just as easy to set the device up through the 
> Google Home App, both IOS and Android versions are accessible.
>
> Speaking of Google Home, I've found a store on eBay locally that sells the 
> Google Home Voice Assistant so I've ordered one.
>
>
>
> On 13/02/2017 10:36 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:
>> Just to correct you in one area here. There is indeed a website where you 
>> can set up any Google Home, ChromeCast, etc.
>>
>> 
>>
>> My compliments and kindest regards
>> Gordon Smith:
>> <gor...@mac-access.net>
>>
>> Accessibility & Information Technology Support Specialist.
>> Mobile/SMS:
>> +44 (0)7907 823971
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3 Feb 2017, at 21:52, Dane Trethowan <grtd...@internode.on.net> wrote:
>>
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>> Hi!
>>
>> Its debatable as to whether you need have gone as the Chromecast Ultra given 
>> its not going to give you any advantage whatever over the Chromecast II 
>> which is the latest generation.
>>
>> Yep, the Chromecast Ultra will handle 4K TV but there's no difference in 
>> audio quality but your choice.
>>
>> I have two Chromecasts here, the Chromecast II and the Chromecast Audio and 
>> - as you hinted - I do use each in a different location. I'm soon to receive 
>> an Amazon Echo dot so I might replace the Chromecast Audio with that as it 
>> has a few features the Chromecast Audio doesn't have such as Bluetooth 
>> transmission to speakers or headphones but one thing at a time .
>>
>> Yes, like the Echo the Chromecasts connect to a Wi-Fi network however I've 
>> never seen any mention of a web page for doing the setup, I used the Google 
>> Home App which is accessible on both Android and IOS devices, just follow 
>> the instructions and enter the information as required.
>>
>> The Chromecast Ultra has a LAN port on the Power Adapter I believe so I'm 
>> not sure how this interacts with everything.
>>
>> Anyway good luck.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/02/2017 8:12 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
>>> Good evening, morning or whatever it is when you read this!
>>>
>>> I haven't had the time to do much with this yet other than to wire it into 
>>> my system, on the bact of my TV. But yesterday afternoon, I bought myself 
>>> one of these little things, as as think it the simplest method of piping 
>>> audio/video content from my Mac and other devides to my TV.
>>>
>>> In order to set these up, I believe you need to use the Google Home app. 
>>> That said, as with the Amazon Echo, it seems that you

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Googlo Chrome Ultra

[Iaen Cordell]

It dooes look that way.
Cheers
IC
P. S.  I am sending this message  over RDP.


-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 5:06 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]: Googlo Chrome Ultra

The unit you've got, that's what its called.



On 15/02/2017 5:03 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
> What’s the Google Home Voice Assistant?
>
> 
>
> My compliments and kindest regards
> Gordon Smith:
> 
>
> Accessibility & Information Technology Support Specialist.
> Mobile/SMS:
> +44 (0)7907 823971
>
> 
>
>
>
> On 13 Feb 2017, at 21:15, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>
> Thanks for that, I found it just as easy to set the device up through the 
> Google Home App, both IOS and Android versions are accessible.
>
> Speaking of Google Home, I've found a store on eBay locally that sells the 
> Google Home Voice Assistant so I've ordered one.
>
>
>
> On 13/02/2017 10:36 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:
>> Just to correct you in one area here. There is indeed a website where you 
>> can set up any Google Home, ChromeCast, etc.
>>
>> 
>>
>> My compliments and kindest regards
>> Gordon Smith:
>> 
>>
>> Accessibility & Information Technology Support Specialist.
>> Mobile/SMS:
>> +44 (0)7907 823971
>>
>> 
>>
>>
>>
>> On 3 Feb 2017, at 21:52, Dane Trethowan  wrote:
>>
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>> Hi!
>>
>> Its debatable as to whether you need have gone as the Chromecast Ultra given 
>> its not going to give you any advantage whatever over the Chromecast II 
>> which is the latest generation.
>>
>> Yep, the Chromecast Ultra will handle 4K TV but there's no difference in 
>> audio quality but your choice.
>>
>> I have two Chromecasts here, the Chromecast II and the Chromecast Audio and 
>> - as you hinted - I do use each in a different location. I'm soon to receive 
>> an Amazon Echo dot so I might replace the Chromecast Audio with that as it 
>> has a few features the Chromecast Audio doesn't have such as Bluetooth 
>> transmission to speakers or headphones but one thing at a time .
>>
>> Yes, like the Echo the Chromecasts connect to a Wi-Fi network however I've 
>> never seen any mention of a web page for doing the setup, I used the Google 
>> Home App which is accessible on both Android and IOS devices, just follow 
>> the instructions and enter the information as required.
>>
>> The Chromecast Ultra has a LAN port on the Power Adapter I believe so I'm 
>> not sure how this interacts with everything.
>>
>> Anyway good luck.
>>
>>
>>
>> On 4/02/2017 8:12 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:
>>> Good evening, morning or whatever it is when you read this!
>>>
>>> I haven't had the time to do much with this yet other than to wire it into 
>>> my system, on the bact of my TV. But yesterday afternoon, I bought myself 
>>> one of these little things, as as think it the simplest method of piping 
>>> audio/video content from my Mac and other devides to my TV.
>>>
>>> In order to set these up, I believe you need to use the Google Home app. 
>>> That said, as with the Amazon Echo, it seems that you can also do this from 
>>> your computer using Google's version of the online interface. So I'm going 
>>> to look into that as well. Anyway, I opted to go with the Ultra, rather 
>>> than buying two to eparate devices. But I cannot deny that the stereo audio 
>>> interface may also have it's place, so maybe I will acquire one of those as 
>>> well. I could then use them both in separate physical locations and thus be 
>>> able to grab audio from my downstairs systems upstairs.
>>>
>>> More as I discover it, although somebody asked me earlier today what was 
>>> the advantage of doing things this way rather than just using AirPlay. I 
>>> think the answer to that question is better compatibility. Not every device 
>>> supports AirPlay. So it will be interesting to see how many devices on my 
>>> local area network 

RE: [Techno-Chat]: KNFB Reader Online School - YouTube

[Iaen Cordell]

Thanks lad, a big help!
Cheers
IC

-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2016 5:49 PM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: KNFB Reader Online School - YouTube

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Hi!
This seems to be a great place to go for all those starting out with or who 
want to know more about the KNFB Reader App.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW144PTYGib0d3XFZiHS0OKgB5LF-_O1t

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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Using the power line for my home network

[Iaen Cordell]

yes, as do I.
talk to you about it early tomorrow morning.
cheers
IC
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 3:52 PM
  Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]: Using the power line for my home network


  In my case then that would be a huge problem, I have quite a few serge 
filters in my power circuits, 




  On 25/10/2016 3:51 PM, Iaen Cordell wrote:

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that should not be a problem as from memory they work on a sort of mac 
address of each device.
the main issue you may have is if you use any form of filters on your lines 
or powerpoints.
that also includes surge filters, I have had this problem, all filters had 
to be removed to make them work.
cheers
IC
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: Techno-Chat ... Technology Enthusiasm! 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 11:45 AM
  Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Using the power line for my home network


  Hi! 
  At present I have a Wi-Fi link between my Asus RTAC3200 and an Asus 
RTAC68 router, the RTAC3200 being the main router and the RTAC68 as aan Access 
point.
  This arrangement seems to work very well though speed it limited to 
600MBPS.
  I’m thinking of using some power line LAN adapters in place of the Wi-Fi 
arrangement as described above, TP-Link are offering a Starter Pack of 2 
Adapters which are supposed to have a maximum transmission speed over the power 
line of 1.2GBPS.
  So that’s all simple enough but I am a little concerned as to the 
venerability of these things.
  For example, suppose the owner of the property next door just so happened 
to have some of these TP-Link adapters, could he easily gain access to my Home 
Network or could the adapters on his property possibly conflict with those on 
mine?


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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Using the power line for my home network

[Iaen Cordell]

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that should not be a problem as from memory they work on a sort of mac address 
of each device.
the main issue you may have is if you use any form of filters on your lines or 
powerpoints.
that also includes surge filters, I have had this problem, all filters had to 
be removed to make them work.
cheers
IC
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: Techno-Chat ... Technology Enthusiasm! 
  Sent: Tuesday, October 25, 2016 11:45 AM
  Subject: [Techno-Chat]: Using the power line for my home network


  Hi!
  At present I have a Wi-Fi link between my Asus RTAC3200 and an Asus RTAC68 
router, the RTAC3200 being the main router and the RTAC68 as aan Access point.
  This arrangement seems to work very well though speed it limited to 600MBPS.
  I’m thinking of using some power line LAN adapters in place of the Wi-Fi 
arrangement as described above, TP-Link are offering a Starter Pack of 2 
Adapters which are supposed to have a maximum transmission speed over the power 
line of 1.2GBPS.
  So that’s all simple enough but I am a little concerned as to the 
venerability of these things.
  For example, suppose the owner of the property next door just so happened to 
have some of these TP-Link adapters, could he easily gain access to my Home 
Network or could the adapters on his property possibly conflict with those on 
mine?


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Re: [Techno-Chat]: Amazon Echo

[Iaen Cordell]

the current/older echo has amazing hardware, pity it it was not supported in 
Australia.
yes the tips taken from this list did help me in setting it up [my thanks to 
Dane] but in this global age international support should be a given.
IC
  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net 
  Sent: Monday, October 17, 2016 5:25 AM
  Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]: Amazon Echo


  Hmm. will be interesting to see whether the new version is compatible with 
other countries outside the U.S.
  Perhaps I’ve miss-read something but the options described in what you’ve 
posted sound remarkably similar to what is available already.
  I myself have been meaning to order one - having set one up already I’m 
impressed by the performance and functionality - however there’s the Google 
Home coming and of course Apple TV will offer similar functionality however 
that will be limited to the Apple TV box itself and not a separate unit.


On 17 Oct. 2016, at 4:49 am, Gordon Smith  wrote:


Remember though, these options will apply to the old version. The new one 
does not hit the market until 28 October.





My compliments and kindest regards
Gordon Smith:



Accessibility & Information Technology Support Specialist.
Mobile/SMS:
+44 (0)7907 823971









  On 16 Oct 2016, at 18:27, Chris Moore  wrote:


  I love mine, and with the help of wemo switches and ITaTT I have my 
lights automatically coming on at sunset  

  Sent from my iPhone

  On 16 Oct 2016, at 4:25 pm, Dane Trethowan  
wrote:


Hi!
I know someone who bought one and he's extremely happy with it though 
he had to do a little fiddling to have it work properly in Australia.
Even now the Echo still doesn't read phone numbers correctly - we have 
8 digit phone numbers whereas the U.S. have 7 digit phone numbers. -
Part of getting the Echo working correctly was to set it to a location 
with the same time zone as Australia, Guam was the obvious choice here.
Then the problem arose of getting the App from the IOS App store, the 
Echo App isn't available in Australia so a workaround had to be put into place.
I don't recall all of what had to be done now as it was some time ago - 
I actually posted all the steps required to techno-chat at the time - but now 
my friend can sign into his account on the web and control the echo from there 
- well most of it -.
As was written in the original mail, there are 3 different echos 
available right now and a review of each model was in Access World a couple of 
months ago, turns out the original echo is by far the best one to buy and - 
from the demos I've heard - I'd be pretty happy with that too.
Amazon does have competition from the Google Home device, the Google 
Home was demonstrated on the BBC Radio 4 Today show a month or so back, I 
actually heard the demo live, Google is to launch the Home soon.
If you'd rather get ahead of the Home and the Echo - and you have an 
Android phone - then you can either try the Google Allo App or - if you'd 
rather your Android device be shiny and new with all the features of Amazon 
Echo and Google Home Built-in - buy a Google Pixel smartphone.


On 15/10/2016 6:22 AM, Gordon Smith wrote:

  Hello everybody 


  I’ve been silently watching this one for about 5 months now, and 
tonight I placed an order for one. It isn’t just a speaker that you can listen 
from, it’s a “Listener” that you can talk too. You add all your commands 
verbally, and you can now have it do quite a wide range of tasks for you. It’s 
the first step along the way towards a “Smart” home; read on:


  Amazon's voice-activated smart home speaker is undeniably futuristic, 
but it's also practical and accessible. With a rapidly growing slate of 
features and integrations, it's easy to get excited about the Echo's potential.

  THE BAD The Echo's sound quality is uneven at times, with weak bass 
at high volumes. The growing list of "Skills" in the Alexa app could also 
benefit from better organisation.



  THE BOTTOM LINE More than a year after its debut, the Echo is smarter 
than ever, and one of the best connected home products money can currently buy.


a.. Autumn 2016 updateSince introducing the original Amazon Echo in 
November 2014, Amazon has continued to refresh and expand its lineup of 
hands-free, voice-enabled speakers. In April, the company introduced the Echo 
Dot, which is a smaller version of the Echo, and in September returned with an 
updated version of the Dot, simultaneously cutting its price almost in half to 
$50(US) or £50 (UK Sterling).



  This new Echo Dot, has a slightly sleeker design than the original, 
though 

RE: [Techno-Chat]: LG slams Samsung over exploding Note 7 phones

[Iaen Cordell]

I think that we are making to much of this.

For example was the user of the note 7 charging the phone with a non approved 
charger?

A bad cable?

Why are  most of the issues happen in aircraft?

Maybe the charging points in the aircraft are faulty?

Cheers

IC

P.S.  I do agree that Samsung don’t have the best of track records, just look 
at the Samsung washing machines that catch on fire.

 

 

From: Ted [mailto:t...@nevernamed.com] 
Sent: Thursday, October 6, 2016 6:22 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]: LG slams Samsung over exploding Note 7 phones

 


LG slams Samsung over exploding Note 7 phones


 

Image Source: Zach Epstein, BGR 

Talk about timing… News just hit that an airplane had to be evacuated when a 
Samsung Galaxy Note 7 exploded and began smoking while aboard the aircraft. 
Making matters even worse — much, much worse — is the news that the Note 7 
device in question was apparently a “safe” model 
  that 
was manufactured recently and was issued to a customer as a replacement phone. 
In other words, if this report pans out, not even Samsung’s new replacement 
phones are safe to use. As if Samsung’s headache wasn’t bad enough, its 
smartphone rival out of South Korea has been using Samsung’s misfortune to help 
peddle its own phones.

DON’T MISS: iPhone 7 vs. Google Pixel: 7 ways Google’s new smartphones outshine 
Apple 
 

LG has been battling its Korean rival in the smartphone market for years, often 
to no avail. The company does manage to sell several million handsets each 
quarter, but it hasn’t yet figured out how to consistently make a meaningful 
profit by selling phones. While many industry watchers believe Apple will be 
the biggest beneficiary from Samsung’s Galaxy Note 7 debacle as consumers opt 
for the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus instead of Samsung’s potentially dangerous 
Note 7, LG wants in on the action, too.

According to  

 NDTV, LG has been sending out marketing texts in India advising consumers to 
avoid Samsung’s “exploding products” and buy an LG phone instead. The messages, 
which are reportedly being sent to wireless subscribers all over the country, 
assure users that LG’s products are thoroughly tested in order to ensure 
people’s safety.

“Heard the news of exploding products? At LG, our products go through multiple 
tests to ensure safety of our most valuable asset – YOU,” the marketing SMS 
from LG reads. “Have a safe Diwali with LG.”

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Re: [Techno-Chat]; Google Scraps Project Ara Modular Smartphone, Discontinues Chromebook Pixel | Redmond Pie

[Iaen Cordell]

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yes, was that the one with the DAC? or was it a high resolution video module?

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 3:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]; Google Scraps Project Ara Modular Smartphone, 
Discontinues Chromebook Pixel | Redmond Pie


  I think LG has something similar if I recall though I don’t think the idea 
was as extensive as that foressen by the Google project.

   

   

  From: Iaen Cordell <i...@optusnet.com.au>
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  Date: Tuesday, 6 September 2016 at 2:37 PM
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  Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]; Google Scraps Project Ara Modular Smartphone, 
Discontinues Chromebook Pixel | Redmond Pie

   


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Re: [Techno-Chat]; Google Scraps Project Ara Modular Smartphone, Discontinues Chromebook Pixel | Redmond Pie

[Iaen Cordell]

I am a big fan of the modular design of smartphone, I wonder if anyone will 
pick up this project in the future.
cheers
IC

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: Techno-Chat ... Technology Enthusiasm! 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2016 12:57 PM
  Subject: [Techno-Chat]; Google Scraps Project Ara Modular Smartphone, 
Discontinues Chromebook Pixel | Redmond Pie


  Always a shame when projects meet the scrap heap, Amazon Echo - might be.
  wonder what the future for “Google Home”, Google’s answer to the 



http://www.redmondpie.com/google-scraps-project-ara-modular-smartphone-discontinues-chromebook-pixel/




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[Techno-Chat]; last VCR in production

[Iaen Cordell]

as I am currently using my VHS VCR as a $900.00 clock, the below article was of 
interest.
Cheers
IC
http://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/world-s-last-remaining-vcr-company-cease-production-month-n614836

Re: [Techno-Chat]; My 1 wish for the new version of IOS

[Iaen Cordell]

several restart/reboot programs are about for the Iphone, sadly I don't 
think we can use them as they  put the device in and out of DFU mode.

cheers
IC
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Hi!

I'm working on my iPhone at the moment installing and uninstalling Apps.

It's amazing what you get used to when using an Android device and what you 
then find sadly missing on other devices such as IOS defectives.


For example I'm very used to the idea of installing or uninstalling Apps and 
then restarting an Android device - rebooting if you like - from the screen 
that's presented when the power button is held down, I start using my iPhone 
only to find that the restart option is lacking so I have to go through the 
whole shutdown feature, turn the phone on again and wait for the phone to 
restart, it's all very time consuming so I sincerely hope that Apple will 
add a few options to the "Power Off" screen in the new version of IOS, 
options such as Restart, perhaps Airplane Mode, Emergency Calls etc, I don't 
think this is too much to ask.


Yes, I know about the emergency reboot function of IOS but that's not really 
want a what .




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RE: [Techno-Chat]; Synology DiskStation Manager, now significantly more accessible | Mosen Consulting

[Iaen Cordell]

And as a follow up article, this is a link to the Synology web-site and the 
accessibility pages for this product.
Cheers
IC

https://www.synology.com/en-global/knowledgebase/DSM/help/DSM/Accessibility/accessibility




-Original Message-
From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Monday, June 6, 2016 9:15 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: [Techno-Chat]; Synology DiskStation Manager, now significantly more 
accessible | Mosen Consulting

Time to get rid of the old WD My Cloud drive I have here me thinks after 
reading this.
http://mosen.org/synology-diskstation-manager-now-significantly-more-accessible/

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Re: [Techno-Chat]; Windows 10 mail client

[Iaen Cordell]

yes, having outlook across several platforms is a good thing.
cheers

  - Original Message - 
  From: Dane Trethowan 
  To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net 
  Sent: Thursday, June 02, 2016 7:18 AM
  Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]; Windows 10 mail client


  Course the other attraction of OOutlook is its multi platform use, accessible 
from the Mac to the iPhone to the Android Tablet.






  On 2/06/2016 6:11 AM, Iaen Cordell wrote:

I also use Thunderbird and like Dayne I am thinking of going to outlook 
2016, it work well with window-eyes 9.4 and as I also use it at work it makes 
the transition simple.

Cheers

IC



From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:08 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]; Windows 10 mail client



I use Thunderbird email client and there are excellent tutorials/podcasts 
available to help the beginner though I contend that this App is incredibly 
easy to use.



I’m considering whether to leave Thunderbird behind and Migrate to Outlook 
now that I have Office 2016 365 Version.





  On 2 Jun 2016, at 3:40 AM, Joshua Gregory <joshtg...@gmail.com> wrote:



  Hi,
  If anybody here happens to use windows 10, what email client do you use? 
I'm getting a computer that has it and I've heard the mail app that comes with 
it is and all that good with NVDA. So just curious to know what other people 
use. Thanks!

  Sent from my iPhone



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RE: [Techno-Chat]; Windows 10 mail client

[Iaen Cordell]

I also use Thunderbird and like Dayne I am thinking of going to outlook 2016, 
it work well with window-eyes 9.4 and as I also use it at work it makes the 
transition simple.

Cheers

IC

 

From: Dane Trethowan [mailto:grtd...@internode.on.net] 
Sent: Thursday, June 2, 2016 6:08 AM
To: techno-chat@techno-chat.net
Subject: Re: [Techno-Chat]; Windows 10 mail client

 

I use Thunderbird email client and there are excellent tutorials/podcasts 
available to help the beginner though I contend that this App is incredibly 
easy to use.

 

I’m considering whether to leave Thunderbird behind and Migrate to Outlook now 
that I have Office 2016 365 Version.

 

 

On 2 Jun 2016, at 3:40 AM, Joshua Gregory  > wrote:

 

Hi,
If anybody here happens to use windows 10, what email client do you use? I'm 
getting a computer that has it and I've heard the mail app that comes with it 
is and all that good with NVDA. So just curious to know what other people use. 
Thanks!

Sent from my iPhone

 

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[Techno-Chat]; new Google dream phone

[Iaen Cordell]

I remember posting on this several years ago and had completely forgotten
about it until now,

This does have potential.

http://www.cybershack.com.au/news/google-modular-smartphone-dream-to-become-
reality-in-2017-230516-1

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