If you ever wanted to ask a question about WordPress, why not join Taylor Arndt who will be featured on the BLIND TECH GUYS podcast at 7:00 pacific tonight on clubhouse.
To join, please use the following link.
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Dating is tough enough without adding an extra element of danger. On this episode, George, Meaghan, and Leslie discuss what you need to be aware of to protect yourself in the dating world, specifically when it comes to online dating and managing your online profile.
assault and harassment are never acceptable and are never the victim’s fault no matter what you were wearing, drinking, or whom you were with. The National Sexual Assault Hotline (800.656.HOPE) and online.rainn.org is here to listen and provide resources, and is anonymous, free, and available 24/7.
We want to hear from you, so please send an email to feedback@handsonsafety.net. You can follow us on Facebook and Twitter. . Soon, you will also be able to find us on the web, for resources and other safety related topics.
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On this episode, Michael, Jason, and Taylor talk about their latest tech projects and purchases.
Jason discusses the Philips SHP9500 and the V-MODA BoomPro Microphone. After recording the show, he has decided to return the headphones and purchase another closed back pair. He also has been able to get the microphone working with his Mac.
Michael has purchased the M1 MacBook Pro.
Michael and Taylor are working on an accessible Markdown application that will allow you to preview your work in real-time.
Taylor is working on creating an accessibility LaTeX editor that will allow you to write and preview math equations.
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You may have heard of WordPress before but you don’t know where to begin. Today, we will be taking your first steps diving into WordPress.
WordPress is a content management system or CMS for short. In simple terms, it allows websites to be created without coding it yourself.
WordPress makes up 40% of all websites on the web today from governments, universities, and anything you could imagine. In addition, WordPress isn’t just used for blogs but you have all of the power to create your next idea.
You may be sold on using WordPress for your next website idea, but you use assistive technology. WordPress is definitely usable with assistive technology like screen readers, screen magnifiers, and others. In fact, WordPress is the most accessible system to build a website if you are an assistive technology user.
WordPress comes in a few different versions. It is important to understand the differences for your specific project.
wordpress.com is the version of WordPress that is made by automatic. It is a version of WordPress that you most likely have seen whenever you go to a blog or other site. This is a version of WordPress for those who may be not as technical but who need a basic blog site. However, you are very limited in what you can do. Finally, you do not have complete control of your content.
Next is wordpress.org. This is a free and open source version of WordPress that is able to be used on your own server. You have complete control over your content which is great and you can install anything. This results in building very powerful websites. For this reason, we will assume that you’re will use wordpress.org.
We mentioned earlier that WordPress was the most accessible website creation platform. Let’s expand on that by talking about some tips. The first tip is Google Chrome or any other chromium based browser is going to be the best. If you’re looking for the best screen reader to use for WordPress, I would highly recommend nvda or Non-visual desktop access. NVDA tends to work better with the WordPress dashboard and editor. If you are using JAWS or Job Access with Speech,it is possible to use WordPress, but it is a little bit less accessible. If you are on the Mac, voiceover in Safari will work fine.
We started to build the building blocks of what WordPress was and what it can do for you. We determined that WordPress is a Content management system or CMS that allows you to build websites without coding them yourself. In addition, WordPress Powers over 40% of the web today. If you are an assistive technology user, NVDA on Windows and a chromium browser will work the best. Whereas on Mac, Voiceover and Safari will do the job. Finally, we talked about the different versions of WordPress and determined that WordPress.org will be what we use. Next, we will talk about how to get started by securing a domain and hosting.
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On this episode of the iACast, Michael, Jason, Taylor and Lauren recap WWDC with a conversation about all of the features announced.
Lauren: XCode 13
Taylor: Google Workspace
Jason: macOS Monterey
Michael: West World
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On this episode, Michael, Jason, Jeff and Taylor unbox Michael’s M1 13 inch MacBook Pro
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On this episode, Aleeha and Jason unbox the Sonos Roam.
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We all want to have a good time when we go out for a night out on the town. We make plans with our friends, fix ourselves up, and maybe even make arrangements to get home when we’ve had to much to drink; but do we include steps for being safe when we make our pre-party plans? On this episode, Leslie, George, and Meaghan tell us how they stay safe while having a good time and discuss additional tips and tricks to help everyone else stay safe as well.
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On this episode, Michael, Taylor and Jason discuss the technology they feel is the best to come ot of 2020.
Picks include the 2020 iPad Pro, iPad Air, Apple’s new M1 chip, AirPods Max, the Surface Book 3, the Razer Blade Pro 17, and more.
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On this episode, Michael Doise, Taylor Arndt, Jason Earls, Michael Babcock, and Lauren Flener discuss Google I/O and their impressions of it.
Last week, Google held their Google I/O event. For more information, see the link in the show description.
Jason: The Touch Bar
Taylor: iPhone 12 Pro
Michael Babcock: Auto Hotkey
Lauren: Canva
Michael Doise: Toshiba Fire TV
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On this episode, Michael, Taylor, Jason and Jim discuss their Thanksgiving activities, and any Black Friday purchases they did or didn’t make. They also discuss methods you can employ that will help you keep your information safe online.
Methods include using unique passwords, ensuring you have two-factor authentication enabled for your accounts, using a password manager and more. You can use a site called Have I Been Pwned to check if your passwords and email address have been compromised.
They talk about 1Password and LastPass. Jason talks about the Web Authentication API, which allows you to log into websites with Face ID and Touch ID. Taylor talks about KeePass, an open source password manager. She also mentions Temp Mail, a service that lets you create disposable email addresses.
For those who are interested in the ability to play Minecraft, there is a mod that includes some accessibility features.
Jason: iPhone 12 Pro Max
Taylor: Perspective AI
Jim: iPad Pro 2020
Michael: A game called Prey.
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