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SeroTalk Tech chat 28 – 21St Century News

SeroTalk Tech Chat discussed modern news resources including: News.Google.com U.S. Newspaper Listings (USNPL.com) SAMNet My Newspaper Section We covered places for rss feeds for TV listings including: Wireless.TVGuide.com Entertainment Program Guides (EPGuides.com) LocateTV RerunCheck.com We finished with a few new … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 20 – TechShare 2009 and 10 Radio Apps for the iPhone

In SeroTalk Podcast 20, Ricky Enger and Michael Lauf began by discussing an e-mail we recieved by  Adaptive Information Systems, Inc. who was upset by our lighthearted mention of their forthcoming Brainport, to give totally blind persons limited vision, as … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 27 on iTunes

SeroTalk Tech chat 27 demos radio stations and podcasts available via iTunes. We then speak with four users to find out their likes and dislikes. Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 27 on iTunes for Windows.   http://serotalk.com/podcasts/TechChat027.mp3 Podcast: Play in … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 26 – Managing Files With SAMNet Media Library and Nero 9.0

In SeroTalk Tech Chat 26, Richard Wells demonstrates making music cds with the media library feature found in System Access Mobile Network (SAMNet.) Mike Arrigo gives a quick overview of making a data dvd with the popular Nero Burning Rom … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 25 – 4 Users of the BookSense Give Us Their 2 Cents

IN Tech Chat 25, four owners tell us what they think about the new GW Micro bookSense. Two models are offered : BookSense and BookSense XT. Both models play audio files, DAISY content, and read documents. The media player supports the … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 18 From the ACB 2009 Convention

In Podcast 18, Michael lauf begins by talking about the $250 Kicker Speaker system and the MSI WindTop all-in-one computer with 18 inch display and touch screen. We then hear about a proposed system to make currency accessible by marking … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 24 With Serotek, HumanWare and Research IN Motion

In Tech Chat 24, we litterally had a round table discussion with Mike Calvo, CEO of Serotek Corporation Greg Fields with RIM, Research In Motion and Dave Wilkinson with  Humanware We discussed the potential markets for the accessible versions of … Continue reading

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June 25 Live Tech Chat Discussing the New iPhone 3G S

In SeroTalk Tech Chat 22, we had a live panel discussion on the iPhone 3G S, and its potential impact on the access technology industry. Panel participants included Mike Calvo, Ricky enger and Michael Lauf with Serotek Corporation, Bill Boules – … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 17 Discusses and Demos the New iPhone 3G S

In Podcast 17, Mike Calvo, Ricky enger and Michael Lauf discuss the Press conference Announcing the Launch of Accessible Event. The entire podcast was devoted to the great accessibility and functionality of Apple’s New iPhone 3G S. iPhone 3G S … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 21 – New NLS digital TalkingBook Player and OverDrive Book Service

In Tech chat 21, Lena Hinkle demonstrates the forthcoming NLS digital talkingbook player. Find your talking book library and click on “Find a Library”. Talking Books online catalog She also discusses OverDrive.com Find a public library offering downloadable Overdrive audio … Continue reading

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Another Podcast Corrects Mis-information On Using the Mac In NFB Braille Monitor Article

Mike Aarigo has just recorded his eighth Podcast explaining how to perform many functions on the Mac that the NFB alleges can’t be done! Hopefully this tutorial will  help you to make a more informed decision.   http://serotalk.com/podcasts/MacDemos/MacDemo8.mp3 Podcast: Play … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 20 – Four New Services From NFB Newsline

IN Tech chat 20, we speak with Scott White, Director of Sponsor Technology, for Newsline, a service provided by the National Federation of the Blind NFB Newsline Online allows you to read 285 newspapers online, or download them to your … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 16 – Accessible iPhone 3GS, Solona.net Accessible Captchas and Microphone Winners!

Follow SeroTalk on Twitter at www.twitter.com/serotalk SeroTalk RSS Feed SeroTalk is a Proud Member of the Tech Podcast Network, with Over 50 Great Podcasts at www.techpodcast.com In podcast 16, Michael Lauf and Ricky enger announced the June 19 availability of … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 19 – Tweaks for Geeks!

IN Tech Chat 19, Mike Aarigo gives more tips for optimizing speed, performance, and security in Windows XP by showing us msconfig and services.msc. He cautions people to take good notes about services you modify in the event that something … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 18 – Improving Your Quality of sleep and Productivity

In Tech Chat 18, we spoke with Joseph T. Hull, PH.D., with the Division of sleep Medicine, at Brigham and Women’s Hospital. Topics included sleep disorders, issues facing many blind persons, circadian rhythms, sleep research, caffeine, exercise, sunshine, artificial lighting, Melatonin … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 17 – Mobile Data Cards, Plans, Speeds and Two Secrets

In Tech chat 17, Mike Calvo discusses: www.LetsTalk.com to Get the Best Cell Phone Data Plans EVDO Vs. HSPA. Prices for services and hardware. 5GB caps. Two things providers would prefer you didn’t know. Canceling contracts. and much more. Listen to … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 16 – Twitter Tools

Tech Chat 16 discusses third party aps for Twitter including: McTwit from Jamal Mazrui – www.EmpowermentZone.com/MtSetup.exe OutTwit for Outlook 2003 or 2007 From TechHit.com Twitterific for the Mac, plus third party websites. Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 16 With Accessible … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 14 – Quality Blue Microphones

Follow SeroTalk on Twitter. Call the BlabLine toll free at (866) 997–BLAB (2522) Register to win a Blue Snowflake quality microphone simply by e-mailing or sending a voicemail to us telling us why you need a new microphone, E-mail Resources@SeroTalk.com … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 15 Discusses four OCR Software Options

Follow SeroTalk on Twitter by going to www.twitter.com/serotalk Call the Blab Line and tell us what you think! (866) 997–BLAB (2522. In Tech Chat 15, We discuss four OCR software packages: Serotek’s Document Scan for $159 – One Sixth the … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 13 – System Access For $299 Through April 30, 2009 Plus A T News

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 13 – A T News, System Access for $299, New Mics and Interview With Michael Lauf In SeroTalk Podcast Lucky 13, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger discuss the Official NLS Braille Audio Reading Download Page Launching … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 12 – Skype, Magic Jack and Other Low Cost Phone Services

SeroTalk Tech Chat 12 discussed low cost phone services from Skype, www.skype.com and Magic Jack. http://www.magicjack.com While yu can have phone service for as low as $20 per year, what are the consequences? We also discussed services closer to $20 … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 12 With the Latest News and All Things Radio Podcast

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 12 for April 13, 2009 With the Latest News and All Things Radio Podcast – 35 Minutes Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger tell us about two cool software programs: Radio? Sure! Lets you listen to, and … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 11 – Using Technology to Pursue Our Faith

In Tech chat 11, we discussed a number of online resources including: lessons, bibles in braille, cassette, large print, audio, video, podcasts, daily devotions, meditation and more. We also discussed bible references to healing the blind, perceptions about blindness among congregation members, … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 10 – Backing Up Your Computer, Files and Data

In TEch Chat Ten, we began by speaking with Bill Sparks about his two latest web sites: RememberRadio – Purchase and Download Old time Radio Shows Starting at 99 Cents for Three shows All Things RAdio Podcast and blog Kerry … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 11 – CSUN 2009 Highlights

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 11 – Highlights From CSUN 2009 – 72 Minutes IN podcast 11, Michael Lauf and Ricky Enger discuss CSUN 2009 highlights, Conficker Worm to strike on april 1St, news concerning braille, and advise people to hold … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech chat 9 – Online Media Resources

Listen to Tech Chat #9 Discussing Online Media Resources Users shared their favorite places for books, videos and texts. Sites mentioned included: WebScription.net Service Allowing Blind Persons Free Access MobiPocket.com   http://serotalk.com/podcasts/TechChat009.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download Subscribe: … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 10 ON Podcasting and Tech News for March 17, 2009

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast 10 on Podcasting Plus Tech News for March 17, 2009 – 56 Minutes We provided tips on starting your own podcast, and played 12 minutes of Mike Aarigo 58 MInute GPS Comparison of WayFinder Vs. MobileGeo … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 8 – Recording and Editing Audio On Your Computer

Listen to SeroTalk Tech Chat 8 – Recording and Editing Audio On Your Computer We discussed the most accessible and commonly used software. Audacity Free Audio Editor Version 1.36 GoldWave 5.25 APH Studio Recorder 3.0 Sony Sound Forge 9.0E We … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 7 on Cell Phone Models, Features and Third Party Software

Listen to Tech chat 7 on Cell Phone Models, Features and Plans – 46 Minutes Nokia N82 tutorial Mike Calvo discussed various phones and accessible software found at BlindSea.com SymbianWare.com T9Nav.com   http://serotalk.com/podcasts/TechChat007.mp3 Podcast: Play in new window | Download … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 9 Discusses Cell Phone Screen Readers and Software

While supplies last, buy a MSI Wind with system Access for only $449. It comes with a 120GB hard drive, 1GB  ram, and a 3–cell battery. Purchase an additional 6–cell battery for only $99. Quantities are limited so act now! … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 6 on Healthier Living

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Digital Servants – Using Our computers and Devices to Be Independent

Listen to Digital Servants – Devices Helping Us To Live Independently FredsHead Companion Buying Food Online Amazon Grocery Special Offers GroceryGuide.com Compare Prices for Groceries Locally, Find Recipes and Nutritional Information Bachelor Cooking Made Easy Finding Accessible Nutritional Information DRX.com … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast 8 With Tech News and the latest on HDTV and DVS

Listen to Podcast8 with Tech News and the Latest on HDTV and DVS Serotek is celebrating seven years of quality service now thru Feb. 22, 2009, but you get the gifts. Get 25% off any software purchase of $399 or more. … Continue reading

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Tech Chat 4 – Labeling Our Belongings

Listen to Fourth SeroTalk Tech Chat on Labeling Our belongings We discussed a bar code reader for food, books, CDs and household products. Customized Metrologic Fusion Omnidirectional Bar Code Scanner for $299 Identify millions of items from groceries and household … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Tech Chat 3 – TV Through Your Computer

Listen to Third SeroTalk Tech Chat on TV Through Your Computer The third Tech Chat briefly discussed the delay in going to all digital TV until June of 2009. We discussed the importance of using the computer to become your … Continue reading

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Seventh SeroTalk Podcast With Highlights From ATIA 2009

Listen to Highlights From the 2009 ATIA Conference in Orlando – One Hour With 35 interviews totaling over three hours of audio, there were many interesting exhibits. We therefore encourage you to listen to those segments listed below. We spoke with … Continue reading

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35 Interviews From ATIA 2009

Listen to David Dikter, Executive director of ATIA Discuss the Organization www.atia.org Listen to Interview With ABISee About Eye-Pal Solo OCR Software Listen to AbleData Federally Funded Resource for Accessible Devices www.abledata.com Listen to New 40 Cell Braille Display From … Continue reading

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Rest In Peace SMA

Listen to Announcement Declaring the Death of the SMA (Software Maintenance Agreement) NEWS RELEASEFor Immediate Release Media Contact:  pr@serotek.com 612.720.1068 Technical Contact :info@serotek.com Serotek Announces an End to Software Maintenance AgreementsIndustry Standard SMAs No Longer Standard MINNEAPOLIS, Minn – January … Continue reading

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Second SeroTalk Tech Chat on Using Facebook, Twitter and the Socializer

Listen to Second SeroTalk Tech Chat on Using Facebook, Twitter and the SamNet Socializer this 52 minute presentation covers account setup, finding friends and family, groups of interest, accessible games, audio, video, photos, applications and more. Some items mentioned included: … Continue reading

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Sixth SeroTalk Podcast on Books, and Announcing SAMNet Radio

Listen to Sixth Podcast discussing Resources for Books, and Anouncing SAM Net Radio – 50 Minutes Three major announcements in this podcast including the January 28 launch ofSAM Net Radio – Your Station, Your Community! We will be broadcasting live … Continue reading

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First Tech Chat on Netbooks

Listen to First Tech Chat Discussing Netbooks, Hosted by Mike Calvo – 42 Minutes User Comments: I wanted to thank the Serotalk team for posting this informative and exciting podcast regarding the possibilities and properties of netbooks. I pray that … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Podcast #5 on Portable Devices

Listen to SeroTalk Podcast #5 Covering Portable Devices – Jan. 08, 2009 – 35 Minutes We unvailed the latest creation from Serotek, we call the Socializer.SAM Net users can now communicate with family, friends, fellow-students, coworkers and anyone using Windows … Continue reading

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Fourth SeroTalk Podcast on Music and Radio Websites

Listen to fourth SeroTalk Podcast on music and radio websites, two product reviews and great discussion – 60 minutes Follow SeroTalk on Twitter at www.twitter.com/serotalk Get the latest podcasts and blog postings by adding the following feed to your newsreader … Continue reading

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Third Podcast Discusses Social Networking – What It Is, and Why We Should

Listen to Dec. 11, 2008 Podcast on Social Networking Via Facebook and Twitter – 40 MinutesWe discussed social networking, finding lost friends, getting the latest information, staying in touch with people you care about, playing games, accessibility and useful third … Continue reading

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SeroTalk Second Podcast – Holiday special

Listen to the second SeroTalk podcast holiday special Mike Calvo announced the official release of System Access 3.0, and $200 Black Friday discount from Nov 28 thru Dec. 1st. For more access for less, call 866-202-0520 or visit www.serotek.com Mike Calvo recommends … Continue reading

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First Serotalk Podcast

Listen to the first SeroTalk podcast, announcing System Access 3.0 – November 13, 2008 – 68 minutes Give a listen to our first entry in to the wonderful world of podcasting. Meet most of the Serotek staff including Mike Calvo, … Continue reading

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