Mastodawn

Quickly grab a file or folder name without retyping it. In Windows File Explorer, press Control+Shift+C to copy the name of the selected item straight to your clipboard. Paste it anywhere you need it. Simple and fast.
#BitsTips #Windows #BlindTech #Accessibility #ScreenReader

BITS 1d ago

Need to get to your files fast? Press Windows key + E to open File Explorer instantly from anywhere on your computer. No clicking through the Start menu or taskbar required.
A quick way to get to your documents, downloads, drives, or network locations without breaking your workflow.
#BitsTips #Windows #Accessibility #AssistiveTechnology #BlindTech

Michael Babcock 2d ago

One rule I put in my CLAUDE.md for the podcast app: every code change runs through accessibility agents automatically. Thanks to @tayarndt and @JeffBishop for your work on these agents! No exceptions. That's not optional. That's the baseline.
@damashe and I got into why in episode 165 of Technically Working.
https://technicallyworking.show
#TechnicallyWorking #Accessibility #A11y #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology

Technically Working

"Welcome to 'Technically Working', the go-to podcast for tech enthusiasts and productivity seekers alike. Hosts Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas take you on a journey through the ever-evolving world of technology and productivity. As Mac OS and iPhone users, they share their personal experiences and tips on staying productive while using these tools. But they don't stop there - they also explore other platforms like Android and Windows to bring you a comprehensive view of the tech landscape. Tune in each episode to hear them keep each other accountable, discuss the latest tools and strategies, and share their journey to reaching their goals. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or simply looking to boost your productivity, 'Technically Working' is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to level up their tech skills and get things done."

BITS 4d ago

Your screen reader does not have to read everything at full detail all the time. JAWS, NVDA, VoiceOver, and TalkBack all let you adjust verbosity settings to reduce what gets announced. Turn off punctuation announcements for casual reading, then turn them back on when editing. Tuning verbosity for the task you are doing saves a lot of mental energy.

#BitsTips #BITS #BlindTech #ScreenReader #A11y #AssistiveTechnology

BITS 5d ago

Want to change your VoiceOver voice, rate, pitch, or volume without digging through menus?
Press VO+Command+Shift+Left Arrow or VO+Command+Shift+Right Arrow to cycle through speech setting categories like Braille table, voice, rate, pitch, and volume.
Once you land on the setting you want, hold VO+Command+Shift+Up Arrow or Down Arrow to adjust the value.
No menus, no digging. Just a few keystrokes from wherever you are.
#BitsTips #BlindTech #Accessibility #A11y #ScreenReader #AssistiveTechnology #ACB

Michael Babcock May 27

Three updates this week: new Technically Working episode out, Our Perspective opens for subscribers ahead of our June 2 launch, and the podcast app I've been building is in a working state.

Full story:
https://open.substack.com/pub/payown/p/three-things-worth-your-attention?r=3gvkww&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

#Podcasting #Accessibility #BlindTech #iOSDev #IndieDev

Three Things Worth Your Attention This Week

One episode, one show launching, and one app that finally works.

Michael Babcock

Steven Scott May 27

Incidentally I also made myself a very simple media player that can play pretty much anything and is very similar to Quicktime Player but this is for PC only. It’s not an addon - it’s a proper standalone app. I'm trying to keep it simple but if you've any feedback do let me know. https://github.com/doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer #blind #Blindtech #AssistiveTechnology

GitHub - doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer: Keyboard-first, NVDA-friendly media player for Windows with QuickTime-style JKL controls and pitch-preserved speed

Keyboard-first, NVDA-friendly media player for Windows with QuickTime-style JKL controls and pitch-preserved speed - doubletaponair/QAudioPlayer

GitHub

Steven Scott May 27

Ok I'm nervous to do this but here goes - I've put a project on to GitHub!! The NVDA Item Chooser I started out with as my first project is now being released into the wild. Go check it out. A massive thanks to Brandon and Glenn who helped add some new features and ensure compatibility with the latest NVDA updates. Check it out here: https://github.com/doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser #blind #blindtech #AssistiveTechnology #NVDA

GitHub - doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser: Item Chooser add-on for the NVDA screen reader — searchable navigation of accessible items in any window or web page (NVDA+I).

Item Chooser add-on for the NVDA screen reader — searchable navigation of accessible items in any window or web page (NVDA+I). - doubletaponair/NVDAItemChooser

GitHub

Michael Babcock May 25

New episode of Technically Working is out for Tip Jar SUpporters. Episode 164: Building the podcast app I actually want.

I got frustrated with my podcast app, so I opened Claude, wrote a PRD, and now I'm thirty-six builds into an iOS app with real testers. We talk about how it's coming together, the feedback that's shaped it, and why App Store Connect with VoiceOver is still a mess.

Also: practical AI usage for the people who aren't building apps, Lyft vs Uber, and a great hotel experience in San Francisco.

https://technicallyworking.show

#TechnicallyWorking #Podcast #Accessibility #BlindTech #A11y

Technically Working

"Welcome to 'Technically Working', the go-to podcast for tech enthusiasts and productivity seekers alike. Hosts Michael Babcock and Damashe Thomas take you on a journey through the ever-evolving world of technology and productivity. As Mac OS and iPhone users, they share their personal experiences and tips on staying productive while using these tools. But they don't stop there - they also explore other platforms like Android and Windows to bring you a comprehensive view of the tech landscape. Tune in each episode to hear them keep each other accountable, discuss the latest tools and strategies, and share their journey to reaching their goals. Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or simply looking to boost your productivity, 'Technically Working' is the perfect podcast for anyone looking to level up their tech skills and get things done."

Double Tap May 24

If we were to do a specific episode, per week let’s say, on vibe coding from the blind point of view, would you be interested? #blind #BlindTech #AssistiveTechnology