Re: kodi guide
Does a Discord server for this exist? If not, is there any interest in one?
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/616717/#p616717
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Use Windows microphone as iPhone microphone
Googling this turned up nothing I wanted. I'm looking into using my microphone I have set up with my computer as the microphone input for my iPhone. I've found workflows to do the reverse of this, but not from Windows to iOS. Does such a thing
Re: Weird issue with Code Factory's SAPI Eloquence
Update: Running the KitchensInc program in administrator mode seems to resolve the issue - why, I couldn't tell you. If you run into this issue, try running the program in administrator mode.
URL:
Re: How do you write in PDFs?
Could you perhaps copy and paste the text into Word and then do your highlighting/annotating? That's probably not a great way to do it because of how the text is structured in the PDF, but that's the only way I can think of that would satisfy your teacher's
Weird issue with Code Factory's SAPI Eloquence
Hi all,I recently purchased a license for Code Factory's SAPI version of Eloquence. I had used the trial until it expired. When that happened, I kept getting the same text, "please register this product" being announced by Eloquence when I
Re: Why can't we talk about certain things on the forum?
You could always use another platform to discuss things that are not allowed on this forum. It's really and truly that simple.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/611356/#p611356
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: how much does blindness effect employment
I think what's being overlooked is the human experience facet of this discussion. People generally look for ways to be fulfilled. Employment isn't the only way to achieve this, but it's one of the most common. When I talk about blind folks
Re: how much does blindness effect employment
Often times, employment opportunities for the blind come in the form of manual/factory work housed by nonprofits for the blind. These are your lighthouses and other similar organizations. That is to say, a decent percentage of blind folks
Re: is there a way to use my laptop as a bluetooth speaker for my phone?
I got Across downloaded and installed. I thought I had my phone paired, but it's not showing up in the paired devices section. The process of dragging a paired device over to the client list seems a little strange.
Re: is there a way to use my laptop as a bluetooth speaker for my phone?
I installed Across, but it simply won't open. I have Microsoft Visual C++ 2019 installed, so I'm not sure what the deal is.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/609972/#p609972
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing
Re: is there a way to use my laptop as a bluetooth speaker for my phone?
These seem like really convenient tools. I assume accessibility isn't an issue with either?
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/609675/#p609675
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Google chrom How to hop between tabs?
I personally use [Tab Manager Pluswhich allows you to switch tabs through a simple search. Press Alt+M then navigate to the final edit field and type the first few letters of the tab name. Hitting enter should automatically bring you to that tab. I
Re: An inquiry about Mathematics courses and Braille
I like what I've read so far, and as a person who has completed the calc track for a CS degree, here's what I'll say:If you can help it, get Braille for everything (assuming you're highly proficient at it). I got all my Calc books in
Re: Using the sony XM4 with voiceover.
No. iPhones only support AAC, and there is no way to adjust the latency (unfortunately).
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/603108/#p603108
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: PC Microphone suggestions?
For those of you who are interested in hearing how the original Blue Yeti sounds in addition to some general advice on recording, I threw a quick [recordingwhere I discuss my recording setup.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/603073/#p603073
--
Re: PC Microphone suggestions?
For those who are interested in how the original Blue Yeti sounds in addition to some general advice on recording, I made a [sample recordingwhere I quickly go through my setup.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/603071/#p603071
--
Re: Recent Apple watch owners: heads up!
Try swiping up with two fingers to scroll, and the okay button should be in focus. I just tinkered with this, and that worked.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/601135/#p601135
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
Not to get OT but yes, I agree. They seem to appeal to the "business-y" group of folks who want more of a blanace between decent sound and being able to handle phone/conference calls. One of the biggest gripes of the Sony WH1000XM series is that the
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
I liked the Bose NC 700's ambient mode a little bit over Sony's WH1000XM3's, but not by much.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/597759/#p597759
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
@14 no. The microphones are not transmitting through bluetooth. They're transmitting directly to the headphone/earbud itself (i.e.: the AirPods Pro just pump in whatever the microphones pick up directly into the same feed as whatever bluetooth audio
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
@14 no. The microphones are transmitting through bluetooth. They're transmitting directly to the headphone/earbud itself (i.e.: the AirPods Pro just pump in whatever the microphones pick up directly into the same feed as whatever bluetooth audio is
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
I do wonder if people fall victim to the mentality that they need to maximize what they are capable of doing wherever they can. I don't know that the bone-conductive design really ever catered to most people, whether it was a comfort thing or
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
Apple seems to have two categories of devices as of late: devices for Apple loyalists, and devices to bring people into the Apple ecosystem. The iPhone SE is a fantastic budget device that affords folks the ability to join the Apple realm which has
Re: Air Pods max/me likey/kind of want
Apple seems to have two categories of devices as of late: devices for Apple loyalists, and devices to bring people into the Apple ecosystem. The iPhone SE is a fantastic budget device that affords folks the ability to join the Apple realm which has
Re: Windows Explorer Replacement
Hope I'm not hijacking the thread here - I've tried a handful of alternatives the last 24 hours. I like Xplorer2 and Explorer++. They both are very similar. The one thing I can't seem to get working properly is the Windows+E keystroke to activate Explorer++
Re: Strange iOS/VO Issues
I did that, and the problem persists.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/596315/#p596315
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
https://sabahattin-gucukoglu.com/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/audiogames-reflector
Strange iOS/VO Issues
Hi folks,I hope you're all well and staying safe. I'm encountering two very annoying behaviors when using iOS.Whenever media is playing and I access Notification Center and then navigate away from it, VO appears to announce the first element of Notification Center,
Re: Windows Explorer Replacement
@39 yes - the items in the context menu that you would normally find in File Explorer appear in the context menu in Xplorer2. I have to say, it's much faster and smoother to navigate than FE. It also helped to switch from the ribbon-style menus to the
Re: Windows Explorer Replacement
I installed Xplorer2 - it seems promising. I'm able to navigate perfectly like I would in File Explorer. I'm wondering what settings people recommend to adjust and how to adjust them. I'm seeing two different panes, and I'm not quite sure what the
Re: Windows Explorer Replacement
I'll have to check Xplorer2 out since it seems to be the most popular one that's been mentioned here. I'm encountering this weird issue with NVDA where after a certain amount of time, it will just stop reading items in the list view of File Explorer.
Re: I just got the most awesome keyboard ever!! buckeling spring switches
The mechanical keyboard community is a very niche market, but I find typing on these boards truly enhances my typing experience when compared to how I type on scissor/membrane switches. I refuse to type on any
Re: Cat owners, help please?
Thanks for this thread! I've been thinking about getting a cat recently, so this was informative. I am all for a general thread about blind people and cat ownership - I have a handful of questions.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/582764/#p582764
--
Re: Avatar The Last Airbender is finally described!
This is great news - thanks for sharing!
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/579153/#p579153
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Seeking your opinion on these microphones:
If you want to record a wider range of things, I'd go for the first microphone you listed. The different polar patterns will allow you to pick up sound from different angles. Cardioid, for example, is good for podcasting and spoken word.
Re: Seeking your opinion on these microphones:
If you want to record a wider range of things, I'd go for the first microphone you listed. The different polar patterns will allow you to pick up sound from different angles. Cardioid, for example, is good for podcasting and spoke word.
Re: Device that can read/identify mail packages
Just circling back to this thread and let you all know Voice Dream Scanner works like a charm. It isn't 100% perfect, but it's pretty accurate when it comes to reading the names of recipients on packages. I'm finally able to reliably find my
Re: Sports Fans Assemble
This is a unique and cool idea! I'd be interested to hear how an American football game would sound.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/571260/#p571260
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Device that can read/identify mail packages
I'd think it being not a cheap place to stay there would be a better package retrieval system, but I digress.Once I have packages to check, I'll try VoiceDream Scanner. I will full-heartedly agree kNFB is pretty terrible. I tried using it to
Re: Device that can read/identify mail packages
I also have VoiceDream Scanner and the other apps as part of their suite. I forgot I bought this during their most recent sale. How does this perform better than kNFB? Just curious since that seems to be the unanimous opinion.
URL:
Re: Device that can read/identify mail packages
I'll certainly try some of these tips out. I should also mention Internet connectivity is poor in the lobby area (terrific), which makes this an even more grueling task. That's why I included the offline stipulation. I also need to check
Device that can read/identify mail packages
Hi all,This might be a bit of a different question. I'm looking for a product or app that is capable of reading the address labels on mail packages. Where I live, UPS, FedEx, and USPS all leave packages in my apartment lobby, and you are to pick
Re: wireless keyboard. which one to choose?
@14, thanks for that recommendation. I've been using the Keychron K2 for my mobile devices, but the switches on it are Gateron and have a cheaper feel to typing. If the switches were hot-swappable, that would make it the perfect keyboard for me.
Re: wireless keyboard. which one to choose?
I unfortunately don't have a light source in my room, so I don't think I'll be picking this up. I can't justify buying a lamp, either.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/568625/#p568625
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: wireless keyboard. which one to choose?
The Logitech K780 is also a good choice, although it takes two AA batteries and does not charge via USB; however, I bought mine back in the summer of 2018, and despite not using it too terribly often, I haven't needed to change the batteries
Re: Good, moderate to low priced controller that works with Windows?
@20 thanks for that info. I never knew the status of vibration across controllers.@21, yes, assuming your using a controller that supports it. I'm guessing you're referring to the Xbox One controller.
URL:
Re: Good, moderate to low priced controller that works with Windows?
What's the difference between vibration and rumble? Is rumble a general term, or is it the name of an actual haptic feedback system by a manufacturer?I'm not sure I'd want this anyways - something about vibration on my
Re: Good, moderate to low priced controller that works with Windows?
Check [this outfor the Mayflash F500 and supporting vibration.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/566625/#p566625
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Good, moderate to low priced controller that works with Windows?
The standard Xbox One controller works great with Win10. I got [this kitwhich is great, but you can just use bluetooth if your system has it on-board. I also got [this 2-pack rechargeable battery setthat charges via
Re: Should You Wrap HTML Headings in Paragraphs?
Browsers have code that'll compensate for shoddy HTML, but it's definitely good practice to ensure all elements are properly closed. Some elements won't be as forgiving, either, so it's vitally important the front-end folks know how to nest
Re: Good PDF converter or reader?
Ideally, whenever notation-heavy literature is involved, I like to get a LaTeX source file. Depending on the nature of the notation, I may run it through Pandoc to get it in HTML or Microsoft Word formats. You can also use Duxbury to translate it into
Re: Good PDF converter or reader?
Ideally, whenever notation-heavy literature is involved, I like to get a LaTeX source file. Depending on the nature of the notation, I may run it through Pandoc to get it in HTML or Microsoft Word formats. You can also use Duxbury to translate it into
Re: Should You Wrap HTML Headings in Paragraphs?
You'd most likely want to wrap something like this in a section element, not paragraph.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/564269/#p564269
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Good PDF converter or reader?
If the PDFs are authored by professionals who know a thing or two about math/physics, they're probably doing so by writing it in LaTeX. Your best bet is to get the LaTeX source and using something like Pandoc to convert it into a more readable format you
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
@14, I agree. I used to own a pair of XM3's last year and wound up selling them. I honestly am considering sending these back and just getting a pair of XM3's for a cheaper price.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/563428/#p563428
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
I received the XM4's a few days ago. After testing them out here and there, I can honestly say they aren't worth the upgrade, though I really wanted them to be something to write home about. The ANC and phone-call quality are slightly
Re: Accessible TV
I know my Samsung TV came with a bunch of apps installed, but they arent accessible with Voice Guide. I don't know if any software updates were rolled out to improve on that since. I got this TV about 3 years ago. I have an Apple TV and Fire Stick connected to it anyhow.
Re: Accessible TV
Sounds like Samsung or Fire OS TV's are my best options. I actually have a Samsung TV here that I thought was damaged, hence my post - but it's working fine now. I'll most likely get a Samsung in the future should I need it.I thought I heard awhile ago there was a brand
Accessible TV
I'd like to think Voice Guide is available on any Samsung TV, but figured I'd ask out here in the hopes someone knows. Are there any other brands that have screen readers built into their TV's that is comparable to Samsung?
URL:
NVDA crashing when using conversation view in Outlook 2016 on Win10
The subject says it all. I'm not sure why this is happening. It's not a problem with JAWS. Has anyone else experienced this?
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/561445/#p561445
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
For the folks who have experienced or regularly use the XM3's, the Speak to Chat feature seems to be the only major noticeable upgrade. I needed the fast cash from selling my XM3's last year, so I felt more compeled to get the XM4's.
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
Just judging from a simple Google search that turned up reviews from top tech dogs, you're right. There doesn't seem to be any improvement despite a widespread claim that the headphones were more energy-efficient, which lead the
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
I'm more interested in battery life and the speak to chat feature, personally. There most likely won't be a noticeable difference in sound or active-noise canceling, so upgrading when you already have the XM3's isn't really worth it.
Re: depressed from blindness again
I had a decent amount of vision up until I was 12 or so. My late teens and early 20's were a bit rough at points. I would often sit alone in my room, ruminating on the things I used to be able to do. I would surround myself with thins that reminded me of
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
I'd be interested to know how it goes. As far as I know, it's CLI-based, which I feel should probably make it a bit easier on the sighted help front since you could just look up valid commands and all the helper would be
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
@4, story of my life. I'm weak and give into tech releases like this. Plus, if it's a bust, I can always send them back. But, come on, that probably won't happen. @5, I vaguely remember some dropouts when I had my last pair of XM3's.
Re: Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
I went ahead and placed an order through Best Buy, so hopefully I'll have a pair here in the next two weeks. I'll most likely change the topic to a review and revise post 1 to contain my review.
URL:
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
Here is a [Quick little read-throughof it. I don't have a Mac, so I couldn't verify this from first-hand experience.Also note you'll still need sighted assistance as VO won't (and shouldn't) be functional when dealing with this
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
Here is a [Quick little read-throughof it. I don't have a Mac, so I couldn't verify this from first-hand experience.Also note you'll still need sighted assistance as VO won't (and shouldn't) be functional when dealing with this
Sony WH1000XM4 are coming as early as August 14th
For those who were interested in a nice pair of cans, Sony has released their [WH1000XM4headphones, succeeding the famous WH1000XM3 model.Features and such are also listed. Among them are improved battery life, better active-noise canceling
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
It was a stupidly nit-picky thing, but I thought it was worth noting. BIOS has become somewhat of a more general term we attribute to the part of a computer that handles things like boot order, hardware interfacing, etc. BIOS
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
Clarification: Macs still have a boot system, it's just not called "BIOS." It's called "Open Firmware."
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/559020/#p559020
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: is there a way for us to configure bios without cited help
Apart from a free call with Aira, no.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/558508/#p558508
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Max Audio Pro issue (surprise)
Ah, found the reply containing the tweak. Don't know how I missed it earlier. The cursor likes to change focus and is very distracting. I'll give this a shot.I also performed the steps @9 mentioned, but I'm not seeing an HD driver, just Realtech. I'm
Re: Max Audio Pro issue (surprise)
@4, I'm not seeing anything under that thread about a registry tweak.I looked at my devices, and I'm only showing Intel(R) Audio with no option to switch to the high-definition audio.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/557936/#p557936
--
Re: Max Audio Pro issue (surprise)
Ugh. Not the answer I wanted to hear, but that gives me a better sense of direction. I'll try to have Aira hop on through TeamViewer and see if anything can be done. It sounds great through the on-board speakers, but it's only when headphones are plugged
Max Audio Pro issue (surprise)
I'm having an issue with Max Audio Pro on my Dell, no surprise. When I plug my headphones in, it's behaving as it normally does where it tries to enhance the audio. I disable audio enhancements in Control Panel, but the first split second of sudden audio
Re: android phone recommendations
The Pixel 4A is expected to release soon, so if you're willing to make the switch and are okay with Talkback, I'd strongly recommend that.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/557027/#p557027
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Accessible free online college websites for the blind
My advice depending on your intention is this:If you want to learn more about a particular programming language, Google and other resources are going to be the most effective and immediate solutions. I know quite a few people who
Re: Accessible free online college websites for the blind
blind angel 44 wrote:I would like to join one and apply a degree to my programming languages.You will not find an accredited college that offers free tuition to earn a degree. You can certainly find courses to learn programming,
Re: Accessible free online college websites for the blind
[blockquote=blind angel 44]I would like to join one and apply a degree to my programming languages.[/blockquote]You will not find an accredited college that offers free tuition to earn a degree. You can certainly find courses to
Re: NVDA Remote Relay Server
I most likely won't be using this too terribly often, but figured it would be knowledge on some basic server-side setup that could have some good practical use if and when or someone else would need it.I'll also bear in mind what you said @8 - thanks for the
Re: NVDA Remote Relay Server
I found this [GitHub repo] of the server-side code. Is this what you use?
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/555073/#p555073
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
NVDA Remote Relay Server
Hi folks,Just curious on what environment an NVDA Remote server best resides -- Linux, Windows, etc. I didn't see anything in the documentation, and didn't know where else to look. I'm interested in using a VPS to service remote connections and don't want to use
Facebook and Twitter Windows clients
Are there any good/reliable clients for Fb and Twitter on Windows? The websites are okay, but...Meh.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/553617/#p553617
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Re: Headphone Recommendations
I'll also recommend the Sony WH1000XM3, although the XM4 is expected to release sometime this year, so it may be worth waiting for - if nothing else, you could get a pair of the XM3 for cheaper when that happens, although they regularly go on sale these
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
@livrobo, ah, got it. VB-Audio calls their program "The Virtual Audio Cable," and it confused me. Thanks for the clarification.Edit: I'm also assuming that people are talking VAC by Muzychenko
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/552010/#p552010
--
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
@livrobo, ah, got it. VB-Audio calls their program "The Virtual Audio Cable," and it confused me. Thanks for the clarification.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/552010/#p552010
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
So I'm a bit confused. I see something called VAC Cables A+B and C+D which are purchased by donation. Another website sells licenses for VAC V4. I'm not sure what the different "cables" are?
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/551934/#p551934
--
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
@6, that was an oddly-phrased question -- I suppose it would help if I asked something more specific, lol. I'd like to record me speaking through my mic and in-game audio. I can record everything that comes through my system without VAC, but Discord, NVDA, etc,
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
Noted. Wish I knew that before I tried to install *facepalm*Pretty nifty Win10 lets you control inputs and outputs per app even if there aren't any explicit settings to do so in the app.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/551523/#p551523
--
Re: Virtual Audio Cable help
I'll explicitly tell Jaws to output through my Yeti and see if I can get it to work. Thanks!
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/551506/#p551506
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Audiogames-reflector@sabahattin-gucukoglu.com
Virtual Audio Cable help
After installing VAC, my sound is knocked out. I am monitoring my sound with my Blue Yeti and have all other playback devices turned off. I uninstalled it and restored my sound. How do you set it up and use it properly?
URL:
Re: What is the best model of amazon echo?
It mostly depends on budget. The Echo Dot 3rd gen is probably the best bang for your buck for reasons already described above. The bigger Echo and Echo Plus models don't do anything other than boost the volume by virtue of being bigger. The Echo
Re: Recommended 2020 Laptops?
@jack, the one I purchased is this year's model, the 9500. To my knowledge, it does not follow the same scheme as previous models with the function and arrow keys for navigation.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/550204/#p550204
--
Re: Recommended 2020 Laptops?
I initially got a Dell XPS 13 2-in-1, but switched to this year's XPS 15 model with maxed-out specs. These are pretty great laptops, and you don't need to spend any more than what your budget affords you to get something worth-while.I noticed on the XPS 13
Re: Setting up Raspberry Pi
@6, thanks for the recommendation. Just glancing at it, looks like they aren't hosting any images currently. Maybe joining the mailing list will be of use.
URL: https://forum.audiogames.net/post/549610/#p549610
--
Audiogames-reflector mailing list
Re: Weekly Poll #1
I have a Checkers nearby, perhaps I'll give them a shot sometime this week.While on the subject of burger joints, there's a local place here that sells monster-sized burgers that everyone raves about. Their hours are a bit odd - 10:00AM-02:00PM -- not sure why they A)
Re: Setting up Raspberry Pi
Practically speaking, I'd like to use it for dev purposes - coding, sandboxing, etc. Just something to play around with and test things. I can't see myself using it for productivity reasons in the MS Office sense.
URL:
Re: Weekly Poll #1
The fact McDonald's has the most votes really saddens me, but it's cheap and fits everyone's budget, so I can't say their burgers are beneath me.Five Guys is great, but comes at a much higher price than most other places. In fact, it's really about their fries and
Setting up Raspberry Pi
I'm sure this is the billionth topic about this - so sorry.I'm deeply considering grabbing a Raspberry Pi 4, but would like to know what distro works best with screen reader access. I'm sure it depends on what people are using it for, so I guess the first
1 - 100 of 415 matches
Mail list logo
