[Techno-Chat]: Help with the new Skype for Mac and Windows

Hi! I found a list of keyboard hotkeys/shortcuts which I'm sure will aid those like myself who are learning their way around Skype. The following page has a number of tabs which bring up different keyboard hotkey layouts depending on the version of skype you're using for what platform so select

[Techno-Chat]: Choosing A Weather Station

Found this on the Net and its quite extensive so I've nowhere read the whole article yet but thought I'd forward the link on as we've been discussing Weather Stations on list and the article may be of help to some. http://www.monaxtestandweather.com.au/choosing-a-weather-station-the-definit

[Techno-Chat]: DAT: The 1 That Got Away

Hi! Audio and Hi-Fi is a great hobby of mine in particular retro Hi-Fi. I have a collection of DAT recorders here, 2 Sony decks and a Sony Walkman DAT along with a Tascam Professional DAT Recorder. DAT stands for Digital Audio Tape and was produced by Sony to replace the Compact Cassette in the

[Techno-Chat]: A note to Plex TV users

Hi, As other list members may know I use the Plex TV service with a Plex Premium pass along with a Silicondust TV tuner to record and time shift/watch Live TV. I received an eMail from Plex regarding changes to the way that Plex will interact with Programme Guides come the end of June 2019. In

[Techno-Chat]: Zoom H1N Handy Recorder

Just received this in the mail and have had a brief look at the recorder. First glances leave me impressed. The H1N is heavier then the previous H1 and sports most of the controls on the front of the recorder below the display. I like the idea of the analogue input level control which is very

[Techno-Chat]: Sangean PR-D17 AM/FM Radio for the Visually Impaired

Now this radio may be well worthwhile grabbing. https://radiojayallen.com/sangean-pr-d7-am-fm-radio-for-the-visually-impaired/

[Techno-Chat]: Variable Voltage/Current Power Supply

Hi everyone, I know there are a few people out there who are into Electronic and DIY projects of the same nature like me. Up until now I’ve found it very difficult to find power supply units that can be set accurately without vision and offering stable voltages. Yes, some “Plugpack” units will

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Sangean PR-D17 AM/FM Radio for the Visually Impaired

I’m looking to purchase one of these radios and it looks as though I’m going to have to import the product. The radio is available from Universal Radio in the US so clearly the radio is marketed to the US market. Universal Radio won’t export the radio so either of 2 things will happen from my

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Clever Radios

The Tecsun PL365 covers fa frequency range continuously from 100-2KHZ so that obviously includes SW bands, marine bands I believe though I'm not entirely sure. The radio does have upper and lower sideband capabilities and frequencies when in SSB mode are tunabel in 10HZ steps. FM actually

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Clever Radios

Here's a link to another review of the Tecsun PL365 radio which others may find a useful reference. https://swling.com/blog/2017/02/charlie-reviews-the-tecsun-pl-365/ -Original Message- From: Gordon Smith Sent: Thursday, 29 August 2019 9:21 PM To: Techno-Chat ... Technology

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Clever Radios

As a footnote to this discussion. The ?Tecsun PL365 radio comes with a long wire antenna designed for use on the Shortwave bands. The antenna can be clipped to the telescopic whip. In my testing I didn't use the long wire antenna as the radio seemed quite sensitive as is on the whip and using

RE: [Techno-Chat]: The Best Windows 10 System Repair Tool For Your PC

Hi there, I’m coming in late to the conversation and only going on the subject line, is someone asking about what the best tool to repair a Windows system? In my experience the short answer to that is NONE and I’ll outline my thinking below. Firstly Windows 10 is without a doubt the best

[Techno-Chat]: Article: The importance of commercial broadcast radio to public safety - Urgent Comms

https://urgentcomm.com/2019/08/07/the-importance-of-commercial-broadcast-radio-to-public-safety/?NL=UC-03=UC-03_20190806_UC-03_7=42=article_1_rid=CPEQW08780275_campaign=16264_medium=email=1fff42d53a2e48078aeb8070dc7895cd

[Techno-Chat]: article: TuneIn and Apple collaborate to introduce Siri voice control on Apple devices

And about damn time too. https://www.radioinfo.com.au/news/tunein-and-apple-collaborate-introduce-siri-voice-control-apple-devices

RE: [Techno-Chat]: Looking for the best Bluetooth hearing aids on the market?

Here’s another article from a Blind persons and Voiceover perspective on the same topic which appears in this months Access World magazine published by the American Foundation For The Blind. https://www.afb.org/aw/20/6/16680 From: Gordon Smith Sent: Saturday, 15 June 2019 8:59 AM To:

[Techno-Chat]: Google Pixel 3 XL phone

Hi, Here are some impressions I’ve formed along with some notes on the Google Pixel 3 XL phone over the past fortnight. Firstly the Pixel 3 XL is not a small phone though the bigger size has many advantages, a better spaced onscreen keyboard experience for example. I have been using Android

[Techno-Chat]: Article: Samsung Rolls Out Fix For Galaxy S10 Fingerprint Sensor Glitch

https://threatpost.com/samsung-fix-galaxy-s10-fingerprint-sensor/149510/

[Techno-Chat]: Making calls hands-free

Hi, Here’s one very good reason why you should consider the purchase of a Google assistant device such as a Home Mini, Home or Home Max. One can now use these devices to make voice activated calls using a mobile network – say Telstra in Australia -. You do of course need an existing Telstra

RE: [Techno-Chat]: The Best Windows 10 System Repair Tool For Your PC

How unfortunate for the BBC Presenter in question so perhaps I should rephrase my original eMail. I haven’t had Windows 10 crash here yet and I use it 24 7 on my Desktop machine so may my luck hold. I take your points regarding the NTFS system. I have had a lot of problems porting other

[Techno-Chat]: Android Televisions

Hi. I have a Sony 55 inch Android Television which I like very much. Unfortunately this model isn’t available any longer and Android Televisions are on the pricy side as they are usually premium type Televisions, I did say pricey didn’t i? I was made aware of a Kogan 32-inch Television selling

[Techno-Chat]: Dot Watch - In touch with the world. From your wrist.

So here we have a device which is truly worth owning in my opinion. The article doesn’t mention just how unobtrusive this device can be, no voice to distract others for example. Anyway take a look at the page and decide for yourself. https://www.dotincorp.com/

[Techno-Chat]: Progress with my Kogan Android Television

Hi. I wrote to the list a couple of weeks ago. At that time I had purchased a Kogan 32-inch Android Television for $219. I concluded either of 2 situations would eventuate once I managed to install the Television, either things would work well and I would have the bargain of the year or I would

[Techno-Chat]: Talking Kogan Android Television

I continue with my notes regarding this device. I had Dad here Yesterday and he was able to go through the menu system, find Accessibility and get the Television talking using Google's Talkback. Accessibility was burried away in the Google Assistant menu and I thought that reference to speech

[Techno-Chat]: Review: Nuheara IQbuds2MAX earbuds tailor-made for your hearing

Nuheara IQbuds2MAX earbuds tailor-made for your hearing Nuheara’s IQbuds2MAX personalised hearing buds. ByCHRIS GRIFFITH, TECHNOLOGY REPORTER 9:07PM JANUARY 20, 2020 Perth-based Nuheara has upped the ante in personalised hearing products, a range in which Australia excels. The market is flooded

[Techno-Chat]: DRM

Hi, I'm very glad the subject of DRM has been mentioned on list. I bought a DRM radio quite some time ago and I have intended to write a few note about the unit but time got away from me as is often the case. Just to put those who don't know what DRM is into the picture and no we're not talking

[Techno-Chat]: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Phone

Hi Everyone. I received the phone on Friday and have been exploring this treasurebox over the weekend and present a few notes on my experience with this phone for your reference. From the outset of my exploration I was under no illutions whatever that the S20 Ultra is indeed a powerhouse