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| Welcome back to the world’s leading information source for the blind, this is the Paschall Power Newsletter, you are reading the fourteenth edition! Every newsletter is focused on hand picked topics to keep us, the blind community up to date on access technology, AI, tech and related news, our team cherishes your time spent with us, may the (Most High) guide your journey with blessings! |
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| IBM introduced its first personal computer, the IBM PC, in 1981· Accessibility Note; if you are reading this Newsletter with a screen reader, we suggest activating your “say all feature,” and enjoy the entire experience hands free, including the accessible images and other items that will be described, you may also move by headings to jump between articles!· Please grab a moment to take in the below quote from Robert De Niro:“Time goes on, so whatever you’re going to do, do it, do it now, don’t wait.”Let’s get into some great tech news📰Try talking to ChatGPT’s Advanced Voice Mode and experience a true human-like conversation! |
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| (Image credit: Future / Shutterstock)· Several month’s back our team downloaded the ChatGPT app for iOS and utilized its ability to provide quick, mostly correct information on the fly, after cross checking the info, we were impressed and have included ChatGPT as one of our tools for instant, accessible methods of research. A few months later, the Voice Mode function became available, it freaked out everyone, from clients to friends and family, however after the humorous nature of speaking to an app bot came to an end, our minds instantly thought of how useful this can be for the blind community.The ChatGPT Voice Mode is a function that allows the user to speak directly to the bot and receive instant feedback, like talking to that smart friend who gives you good information, the Voice Mode is available on Windows, Mac, Ios & Android for mobile users. Although the Voice Mode is awesome, ChatGPT can also provide help with creating that great resume and cover letter, draft exclusive emails and Facebook posts, help create a movie script and much, much more. As ChatGPT grows and the system continues to expand, the Paschall Power Team appreciates the full inclusion of accessibility for screen reader users and other access technology dependent individuals, give ChatGPT Voice Mode a try, it can be your friendly virtual helper, right on your desktop or mobile device.· Activate the below link for seven practical ways of using the ChatGPT Voice Mode💡Seven surprisingly practical ways to use ChatGPT’s free voice wizard – Fast CompanyApple no longer supports iCloud Backups on any operating system version under iOS (8)! |
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| · Beginning later this month, operating systems using iOS version eight and under will no longer be supported under the iCloud backing up service. Which devices would this cover? For iPhones it’s the (iPhone 6 series) and for iPad’s it’s the (iPad version 3/including mini) in both cases, the devices are considered obsolete and vintage. However, all is not lost, users with these devices can always directly backup their data to both windows and Mac operating systems.· As far as the data that has been stored in iCloud’s backup service, all unsupported iCloud backups will be deleted, this means to get your data backed up immediately, if you still use a device running iOS eight or below. The following is a handy breakdown of iOS versions, devices, and related information, including dates released, both for iPhones and iPads.· Activate the below link for the iOS reference operating system and device guide💡iOS version by device — iOS RefHey Optimus, let’s see you catch this tennis ball, yes that humanoid robot!· Humanoid advancements are becoming a reality, as for Optimus, this humanoid robot is five feet, eight inches and weighs 125 pounds, and has “human-like features.” Recent updates have given Optimus the ability to catch tennis balls, which is amazing, some humans can’t catch a tennis ball, the advancement underlines the growth of humanoid’s, especially with human-like agility, this will prove to be a true asset for domestic robots.Optimus is a product of Elon Musk’s Tesla humanoid robot series; the following quote is from the developers: “The firm describes the Optimus as a general-purpose, bi-pedal, humanoid robot capable of performing tasks that are unsafe, repetitive, or boring.” For the blind community, humanoid robots like Optimus could help with travel, grocery shopping, cooking, cleaning and much more, as the humanoid market expands, the Paschall Power Team will keep our readers updated; humanoid development could help the blind in everyday life.· Activate the below link for more about Optimus, and to view a You Tube video, of Optimus catching a tennis ball💡Elon Musk’s humanoid robot catches tennis balls with new hand upgradeGot the Meta Ray ban Smart Glasses? Training Lessons are now available for help! |
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| · Mastering the Meta Ray-Ban Smart Glasses can be a real game-changer for the blind community. The high-tech wearables aren’t just about looking cool; they’re about gaining practical independence in day-to-day life. Imagine being able to read everything from the labels on your liquid detergent to the physical mail that lands in your mailbox. The glasses’ smart features can also provide live human assistance via the camera, ensuring that blind individuals can navigate the world more confidently. However, to fully harness the power of these glasses, professional training is crucial. Knowing all the functions and how to utilize them in various situations can make the difference between feeling empowered and feeling frustrated.If your seeking competent training on using your Meta Ray ban glasses, or other access technologies, try Paschall Access Solutions, there motto is, “for a new generation of blind computer users.” With nearly two decades of access technology training experience, no one knows the blind “like the blind,” see where Paschall can take you, find your course today and expand your digital tool belt.· Activate the below link for a You Tube Video, highlighting the training courses available at Paschall Access Solutions💡Pass will Take Accessibility to the Next Level! Empowering the blind to unlock their full potential.No way Windows11, no more adds on my system, here’s how to say goodbye to Windows ads! |
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| · Have you noticed the ads popping up on your Windows system lately? Especially within the “Start Menu,” the adds can be for various things, from free apps in the “Microsoft Store,” to other products your system thinks you would like, learning what to, and what not to adjust is helpful and can make your computing experience more enjoyable. Most people don’t realize the ads can be removed and may find them useful, but for others, they are intrusive and annoying.Thankfully, Windows has made removing the adds found amongst its operating system’s generally easy to accomplish, especially Windows (11), and the available options are clearly identified, for screen reader users, the spacebar activates & deactivates the settings. Continue below for an easy-to-read guide for “removing Windows adds.”· Activate the below link to get a handle on those Windows Adds💡Do this if you want to stop ads in Windows 11 – hacks Tech NewsWhy create a Gmail backup email for your main account? Isn’t two factor authentication enough? |
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| · Today, Gmail and web site hacking have exploded all around the world, it seems that every time security patches are issued, another big hack has occurred, so what can we do as consumers is the question. We all have witnessed two factor authentication at some point, most organizations use it, including the Social security Administration, to almost all banking apps, so why isn’t this enough anymore? For short, any additional layer of security can help protect your digital life, including Gmail, which most people may have tens of thousands of emails, if they are lost, the word “email panic,” may come to mind.· To relieve some of the digital panic of your Gmail getting hacked, (which it may have) creating an additional backup Gmail account, for your main email is a free and smart move. Once the new Gmail is created, sign out of the new account and back into your main Gmail account, then go into settings to “forward,” all your emails to your new Gmail account. This does not prevent hacking, but newly added security settings withing the new Gmail account can provide even more layers of security, the entire process can take less than 15 minutes. Below you can find additional information for completing this free and essential security task.· Activate the below link for creating a new Gmail account, and forwarding emails to the account for backup purposes💡Two-Factor Authentication Isn’t Invincible: That’s Why You Need a Backup Gmail AccountBlind pilots, time to take off, Microsoft’s Flight Simulator is screen reader friendly! |
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| · Recent accessibility options for screen reader users within the new “Flight Simulator,” has our Paschall Power News Team up in the air, and flying the globe.· With the PC game pass, the team can virtually fly on our gaming laptop. Anyone can go to the Microsoft Store and purchase the “PC Game Pass,” a monthly subscription may generally cost around $11.99 per month, with a fourteen-day trial period. As for the game, it’s definitely “screen reader friendly,” in fact, the game starts off with accessibility in mind, read on for actual set-up instructions:Enable screen narration (both PC and console, English language only)· If you launch the simulator in English, you will be prompted to enable or disable screen narration.· If narration is enabled, the simulator will use your system’s default text-to-speech voice to read the text content of most UI screens.· If you later wish to change your narration settings, you can do so via the Accessibility section of the settings menu.The Paschall Power Team can verify that the above instructions are accurate, as we have been able to get an airplane, set an objective and take off! For more about our “Flight Simulator Adventures,” stay in tune, the Paschall Power Newsletter Team will be introducing accessible video clips of commercially available, accessible PC games, exclusively for our readers! For more about Flight Simulator’s, accessibility options and “how to instructions,” read below.· Activate the below link to learn all about the accessible Flight Simulator) 💡Flight Simulator 2024 Accessibility – Microsoft Flight SimulatorThe Paschall Power Star of the MonthWe have now come to the end of our fourteenth edition of the Paschal Power Newsletter, and you know what that means, right? Ahh yes, the Paschall Power Star for the month of December, and the following Caribbean ground breaker is a lasting jewel, Mr. Harry Belafonte. Mr. Belafonte was globally known for music, acting and his years of tireless civil rights activism. Read on for more about Mr. Harry Belafonte, followed by a link, which will give more information about his amazing life story💡A 1960 portrait of Harry Belafonte (C) Herschel Levit, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution· Harry Belafonte was a multifaceted artist and activist who left a lasting impact on the world. Born in Jamaica and raised in Harlem, Belafonte’s musical career flourished in the 1950s. His soulful voice and captivating performances made him a household name, with hits like “Banana Boat Song (Day-O)” and “Matilda” bringing Caribbean rhythms to a global audience.Beyond the music, Belafonte shone on the silver screen. He starred in films like “Carmen Jones” and “Island in the Sun,” becoming one of the first Black actors to achieve mainstream success in Hollywood. However, Belafonte’s influence extended far beyond entertainment. A passionate advocate for civil rights, he was a close confidant of Martin Luther King Jr. and played a pivotal role in organizing the historic March on Washington. Throughout his life, Belafonte remained a vocal champion for social justice, using his platform to fight for equality and opportunity for all.· Activate the below link for more about Mr. Harry Belafonte, the Caribbean king💡Harry Belafonte, Groundbreaking Singer, Songwriter and Activist, Dies at 96 | Smithsonian👌On behalf of the Paschall Power Newsletter team, we thank you for reading. Do you have any questions, suggestions for content or may be interested in submitting an article for future releases? drop us a line at the link below💡Contact us – (accessiblepass.net)👌Consider Donating! Paschall Power sincerely thanks and appreciates all donations that aids in keeping us moving forward, “growth occurs through individual effort, community support and the generosity of those with integrity and power,” please activate the below link for our donation page💡Consider Donating – (accessiblepass.net) |
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