March 21 2023

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175 – CSUN AT 2023 Wrap Up

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On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Taylor Arndt, and Jeff Bishop about the following topics.

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Configuring ACB Media on the BlindShell Classic 2

[0:01] If you’d like to set up a list of favorites for ACB media, these directions should help you while using the Blindshell Classic 2.

Press and hold your back button. 7.45 PM. 
We’ll press down. Call. One of seven. I want option number four, so I’ll tap that. 
Applications. Four of seven. Press OK. 
Internet browser. of eight and I’m looking for media that’s option number four media four of, eight will press ok camera one of six and then option number four internet radio four of six press ok popular stations one of five and you can check these different categories out but what I’m gonna do is I’m gonna go down to search search hit ok search that sound means I can type so I’m gonna write a by pressing the number two once. 
Capital A. 
Wait for that click. So I’ll write C, which is the number two, three times. 
If you press the down button, you can get it to click sooner. 
So that way you can press B, which is the number two twice. 
Press okay. After you hear that last click. 
Loading. 

[1:18] ACB mainstream. One of 14. Now there are 14 streams for some reason, multiple ACB media of some of the channels are showing up. So here’s the process I use. 
Because the favorites works in a last in first out model, I have to add the favorites backwards. 
For example, if I add ACB media 10 now, it’ll be at the bottom of the favorites list, and then I add ACB media nine through ACB media one, if you want ACB media streams to be the top of your favorites, then you will need to consider what order to put your favorites in. 
Note though, putting your favorites in order won’t be changed at all. 
You may just have to go down to get to the first ACB media option. 
So I’m going to go ahead and put these together by finding ACB media 10. 
ACB media 10 convention information, which at the time of this recording is option number three. 
I’ll press okay. That’s going to start the playback of the audio playing ACB Media 10 convention information told you three of 14. 

[2:34] You want to hear some audio from the stream because it might take a couple of seconds You want to make sure that you’re favoriting a stream that would be something that is working. So we’ll press OK The media stops and you hear save to favorites. 
Press OK. 
Playing ACB media 10 convention information. Three of 14. 
The phone then repeats the name of the channel and it tells you that it’s playing. 
So after 10, I want to put nine. 
I’m going to go ahead and jump to ACB media nine. Playing ACB media nine live to 14 of 14. 
And within this application, I know that ACB media nine is option zero. 
In the Internet Radio application, you can press 1 through 0 to jump to the search result and start playing that after you’ve started playback. 
And now all of the favorites have been saved in the proper order. 

[3:34] Music. 

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March 14 2023

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Unmute Presents – Screen Time Tip

Damashe:
[0:04] How’s it going everybody? This is Demasi Thomas. Based off of a recent conversation on, as of the time of recording at least, a recent episode of the Unmute show that me andMichael Babcock recorded, go check that out at Unmute.show, including to get the episode to hear more about the situation that this tip here is going to help mitigate. 
Now before I get into showing this screen time tip here, I do want to mention that since recording that original episode of Unmute with Michael, it has come out that there is a potentialworkaround to putting this in place. 
However, I’m gonna continue and record this tip anyway for a couple of reasons. 
Number one, I said I was gonna do it. And Mike’s depending on me to record it so that he has some content, all right? 
Number two, I do expect that Apple will probably close off that workaround if that is being put in place by someone intentionally. So we’re going to get into it here. I’m going to unlockmy iPhone. 

Voiceover:
[1:07] 220 APM. Settings. Search. 

Damashe:
[1:10] Search field. I’m already in Settings. So I’m going to go to Screen Time. 

Voiceover:
[1:13] General. Button. Screen Time. Button. Settings. 

Damashe:
[1:17] And also feel free to make use of this tip for managing any other screen time stuff and putting it behind the passcode. 
I have some experience with this simply by managing my kids’ iPads and restricting some of their activities and setting down time. Now what we’re gonna do, I’m gonna quickly navigatethrough here. 

Voiceover:
[1:37] Words, headings, family, heading. 

Damashe:
[1:38] There’s the family section and I’m gonna scroll past that and I want to find. 

Voiceover:
[1:45] Use screen time passcode. 

Damashe:
[1:47] Use screen time passcode. Now this is for my device because I didn’t tap into one of my family members devices. I’m gonna double tap on use screen time passcode. 

Voiceover:
[1:56] Passcode, zero of four values entered. 

Damashe:
[1:57] And I’m gonna enter my passcode. Yes, yes, I know you’re hearing my passcode. 
Trust me, it will be changed. 

Voiceover:
[2:02] Five, two. So we’re going to enter. enter. 
Passcode zero four values entered. 

Damashe:
[2:10] I’m going to re-enter that passcode again. This is just a four digit pin. 

Voiceover:
[2:14] One, one, five, two, one, eight. 
Text field is editing. Screen time passcode recovery. Heading. 
If you forget the screen time passcode, you can use your Apple ID to reset it. 
Apple ID. Text field is editing. Email. Character mode. Forgot Apple ID or password. 

Damashe:
[2:29] Button. Now I’m going to choose to skip this particular option. 
Because the idea here is that I want to make sure that no one will be able to recover this passcode from me. 
Let’s see if they offer me an option. 

Voiceover:
[2:48] Don’t let me skip, let’s tap OK. 

Damashe:
[2:51] Okay, so hitting OK didn’t work, let’s hit cancel. Alright, yes I’m sure. 

Voiceover:
[2:58] Apple ID gives you a secure way to reset the screen time passcode if you forget it. Skip. Button. And I want to skip. Passcode. Four values entered. 

Damashe:
[3:04] So hitting cancel there is what allowed me to not put in that recovery step. 
Now, this is where the temporary workaround that I think Apple will patch will come up. 
People have said, and it’s been reported I have not yet tried this, but however, people are saying that even if you take the step that I just did that says I don’t want to use recovery, skip thatstep, it still gives you the option. 
So be mindful of that, but I do feel that that is probably an unintended behavior that Apple will fix. 
So now I have my Screen Time Passcode set. I’m going to go to the settings. 
And we want to go to Content and Privacy Restrictions. I’m going to double tap there. 
Now I have a profile in place that already has preset some of these options here. 
So I will show you where you need to go. I’m going to scroll all the way to the bottom. 

Voiceover:
[3:58] Background activities. Allow. 
TV provider. Driving focus. Reduce loud sounds. Cellular data changes. 
Passcode changes. Allow. Demd. Button. Account changes. Allow. Demd. 

Damashe:
[4:06] Button. Now this is currently demmed out because of a profile that I have installed. 
But this is what you will want to activate in order to protect this is you want to use your screen time passcode to prevent account changes. 
Right now what this does just so you’re aware is it’s gonna dim out a lot of things for you that you’re gonna have to go to screen time and unlock using your passcode before you can saygo change your Apple ID information or anything like that. 
But that is a way to mitigate against someone’s taking your phone having learned your passcode steal your phone because this will be a malicious activity. 
Activity and then using your phone’s passcode to reset your Apple ID password thereby locking you out of your Apple account, So that is the tip that I shared in the Unmute episode withMichael. 
That is how you do it. Unfortunately, I can’t take you all the way through the process because I already have this particular feature locked down using a profile on my device. Maybe I’ll doa video on that one. 

[5:08] But there you go. Just to repeat those steps, you’re going to go on the screen time. First, you’re going to scroll to the bottom and select choose use screen time passcode. 
Use a good four digit code that you don’t share with anyone. 
Mine just happened to be my month and day of my birthday, but I’m gonna change that as soon as I start recording. 
For my cases, I did not want to use my Apple ID to recover my screen time passcode, so I hit cancel and I hit skip again. 
Right now there is a workaround that is allowing, still allows that password recovery or that PIN code recovery to happen via your Apple ID, even though you’ve said that you don’t wantthat. 
That is what I expect Apple to patch up and tighten that up. 
There’s probably unintended consequences. 
From there, then you’re gonna go to content and privacy restrictions and scroll all the way down to the bottom. And I started at the bottom and worked my way up backwards. So flickingleft if you’re flicking. 
After you get to the bottom of that screen and you want to toggle account changes to on so that it’s protected by your screen time passcode. 
Hopefully this tip is helpful and we’ll catch you next time. 
Be sure to check out the Unmute Show at Unmute.Show. 

[6:22] Or tune in live on Tuesdays on the ACB Community Call at 1 p.m. 
Eastern, 10 a.m. Pacific, or just visit acb.community. 

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Protecting Your Personal Data While Socializing – Guest Damashe

In this episode, Michael and Damashe share tips on how to protect your personal data while socializing. They start by discussing how to protect your phone from being accessed by strangers, such as by using screen curtains and setting up a screen time passcode. Damashe emphasizes the importance of not handing your phone to anyone and instead relying on others in your group to take pictures if necessary.
They also discuss the benefits of using screen time to prevent unwanted account changes, and how to set up a separate passcode for screen time. Damashe shares his experience using screen time to secure his kids’ iPad and notes that this added layer of security can also be applied to iPhones.
Finally, they discuss the importance of using a strong passcode to unlock your phone, and how to make it more complex by using alphanumeric passcodes. Damashe shares his own experience of using T9 input to create a word-based passcode. They remind listeners to keep their passcodes for screen time and phone pin different for added security.
Overall, this episode provides useful tips on how to protect your personal data while socializing and enjoying your time with friends and family.

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Announcement: No Tech Call Today”

Notes:
In this brief announcement episode, Marty informs listeners that there will be no live Tech Talk call today. He emphasizes that this is just a reminder and encourages listeners to check out previous episodes, such as Lucy’s discussion on A-Ladies and the quick tip on scrolling with voiceover.
Marty also mentions the upcoming episode with Michael and Damasi, where they will be discussing safety and security. However, the main purpose of this episode is to let listeners know that there will not be a live call today.
Listeners who were looking forward to the live call will appreciate this timely and clear announcement from Marty. Tune in to this episode for a brief update on the Tech Talk schedule.

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174 – How to Research Technology Purchases

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On this episode of the iACast, Michael talks with Michael Babcock, Marty Sobo, and Debbie Hazelton about the following topics.

News

  • Bing AI gives incorrect information or gives outrageous answers
  • Netflix looks at rausing prices for users that share passwords.
  • We discuss what can happen if you are reported on Mastodon

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Technology is expensive, and so it is important to research technology before spending your money on it. This episode goes over some techniques for making informed choices when buying a technology based device.

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Scrolling on IOS

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“Unmute Presents: All About A-Lady Devices and Games with Lucy”

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We are so excited to bring you this new content and to continue the conversation on assistive technology. Stay tuned for our upcoming posts and be sure to follow us to stay up-to-date on all the latest news and developments.

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