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The Unmute Podcast Network is a group of podcasts focused on technology for blind and visually impaired users. Marty Sobo and Michael Babcock began hosting Unmute Presents with ACB Community. The show covered tech updates, JAWS tips, BlindShell Classic 2 tutorials, app reviews, and more. They answered tech questions from members of community. While the unmute presents shows and calls no longer take place, the Unmute Podcast Network features various podcasts related to technology for the blind. Podcasts focus on a variety of topics, including MacOS and Voiceover, iOS, Braille, Windows tips using all types of screen readers and more. Join the conversation at Unmute Show.

Recent Episodes

Digital Bytes Innosearch App On iPhone, Creating Tables In Microsoft Word, And A Walk-through Of Quartiles

NOV 24, 2025

Digital Bytes Innosearch App On iPhone, Creating Tables In Microsoft Word, And A Walk-through Of Quartiles

<p>This episode is a little longer than usual, but packed with some helpful information and tips.</p> <p>First, Desiree discusses and demonstrates the Innosearch app for iOS. She ran into some accessibility barriers and is hoping to help Innosearch make their app better. The two features highlighted are: adding an address in your profile, and chatting with Innosearch through cobrowse AI about a product.</p> <p>Next, Jonathan walks through creating and editing tables using Microsoft Word. He gives some helpful tips to set up table properties so that your table is accessible across pages in your document.</p> <p>Finally, Chris closes us out with some fun. She will show a word puzzle game in iOS called Quartiles. It is very accessible and a lot of fun.</p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/98470340-1208-4f65-8e49-112dc2233ae0" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/98470340-1208-4f65-8e49-112dc2233ae0</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code <strong>r-431b7d</strong> for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.</p><p><a href="https://pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/98470340/digital-bytes-innosearch-app-on-iphone-creating-tables-in-microsoft-word-and-a-walk-through-of-quartiles/transcript">Read transcript</a></p><hr>

26 MIN

Digital Bytes Mouse Echo With JAWS, Layout Of Zoom P4 Next, and Settings In Microsoft Word For Accessibility

NOV 16, 2025

Digital Bytes Mouse Echo With JAWS, Layout Of Zoom P4 Next, and Settings In Microsoft Word For Accessibility

<p>In this episode of digital bytes, we offer tips and info on a new audio recorder.</p> <p>First, Desiree talks about the mouse echo feature in JAWS. We go through how to enable it in default settings and then using layer commands to toggle mouse echo options.</p> <p>Next, Chris goes over the layout of the new Zoom P4 Podtrack Next recorder. This unit features voice guidance, which enable blind users to change settings and menu options accessibly.</p> <p>Finally, Jonathan goes over some preferred settings in Microsoft Word to make the program more efficient when using Jaws or any screen reader.</p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/8b4fbaf7-d610-4a83-86a8-0736cb8ba186" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/8b4fbaf7-d610-4a83-86a8-0736cb8ba186</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code <strong>r-431b7d</strong> for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.</p><p><a href="https://pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/8b4fbaf7/digital-bytes-mouse-echo-with-jaws-layout-of-zoom-p4-next-and-settings-in-microsoft-word-for-accessibility/transcript">Read transcript</a></p><hr>

23 MIN

Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renae

NOV 14, 2025

Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renae

In this episode of Learning Blind Tech With Desiree Renae, I demonstrate three features in the organizer menu of the braille sense 6. One thing to note is that I had taken the address list off of my menu manager, so the order of tools may differ slightly. I will show how to use the todo list, schedule manager and the database manager. As always, feel free to submit feedback or contact unmute with any questions. You can email: [email protected] <p><a href="https://pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/24ecacb6/learning-blind-tech-with-desiree-renae/transcript">Read transcript</a></p><hr>

35 MIN

Digital Bytes Exploring The Libby App For iOS, Content Describer For NVDA, and Tracking Changes In Word

NOV 10, 2025

Digital Bytes Exploring The Libby App For iOS, Content Describer For NVDA, and Tracking Changes In Word

<p>We are back after some time off due to computer problems. This episode is a little longer, but it is full of a lot of fantastic information.</p> <p>First, Chris demonstrates using the Libby app available from her Public Library with iOS. You will get an idea of how the app is laid out and works in searching for, reading samples of and borrowing books.</p> <p>Next, Desiree shows an addon for NVDA called AI Content Describer. You can haveNVDA describe images, controls, your screen and more.</p> <p>Finally, Jonathan walks through setting up and using track changes in Microsoft word. He will have some tips you can use to more effectively collaborate with sighted colleagues using track changes.</p> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/89508c61-dfee-4cd2-8bcc-07b0d0b999f6" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/89508c61-dfee-4cd2-8bcc-07b0d0b999f6</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code <strong>r-431b7d</strong> for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.</p><p><a href="https://pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/89508c61/digital-bytes-exploring-the-libby-app-for-ios-content-describer-for-nvda-and-tracking-changes-in-word/transcript">Read transcript</a></p><hr>

28 MIN

At Your Fingertips Braille And Apple, Site For Children's Braille Books and The Ongoing Braille Debate

OCT 29, 2025

At Your Fingertips Braille And Apple, Site For Children's Braille Books and The Ongoing Braille Debate

<h1>In this episode of At Your Fingertips Braille Then And Now, Chris discusses 3 points:</h1> <ol> <li>Apple and Braille; Braille access use cases and resources to find out more about the feature.</li> <li><a href="http://Seeinghands.org" rel="nofollow">Seeinghands.org</a> A site where you can purchase Braille books and dictionaries.</li> <li>The ongoing Braille debate; Should it be automatically taught to blind children? Is it ever too late to benefit from learning/using Braille.</li> </ol> <p>Send us your feedback online: <a href="https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/4c5bf0d1-2eec-452f-bb84-823f00ead501" rel="nofollow">https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/4c5bf0d1-2eec-452f-bb84-823f00ead501</a></p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code <strong>r-431b7d</strong> for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.</p><p><a href="https://pnc.st/s/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/4c5bf0d1/at-your-fingertips-braille-and-apple-site-for-children-s-braille-books-and-the-ongoing-braille-debate/transcript">Read transcript</a></p><hr>

17 MIN