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Shaun of the Shed

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Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer. Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology. You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profi...

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Episode 9 - Making Calls on a Smartphone 15.06.2022 24:06

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. If you are new to smartphones the whole "no buttons" touch screen concept can be difficult to grasp. A listener of the show recently told me of someone that had just boug...

Episode 8 - Computers: The NVDA Screen Reader 24.05.2022 43:45

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. So far in this series, I have only shown you the free, built-in screen reader called Narrator. However, there are other screen reader options to choose from. In this epis...

Episode 7 - Computers: The Narrator Screen Reader 27.04.2022 33:59

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. In the last episode of Shaun of the Shed, we walked through the process of setting up a brand-new Windows computer out of the box. And all without sighted assistance....

Episode 6 - Computers: Let's Set Up Windows 16.03.2022 33:32

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. Are today's computers truly accessible out of the box? Just how easy is it to set up a new Windows computer when you're blind or visually impaired? Well, that's exactly w...

Episode 5 - Be My Eyes & Aira 16.02.2022 28:48

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin. If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. Whenever I find myself needing some sort of assistance, such as reading some text or finding some misplaced object, there is a certain phrase I've got into the habit of sho...

Episode 4 - Apps 10.01.2022 22:29

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin! If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand, then look no further. In this episode, I'll be showing you exactly what makes smartphones so exciting: It's all about the apps. Apps can help you with so many things, from mobility to shopp...

Episode 3 - Computers Basics 15.11.2021 29:11

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand, look no further. In recent years, the once futuristic computer has been somewhat overshadowed, and even replaced in some cases, by younger, shinier gadgets such as smart phones, tablets and s...

Episode 2 - Smart Speakers 15.10.2021 33:46

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand, then look no further. In this episode, we're going to take a look at my favourite gadget. It's incredibly accessible, affordable and a must-have if you're blind or visually impaired. Say hell...

Episode 1 - Smartphones 15.09.2021 45:20

Welcome to Shaun of the Shed. There's no denying that technology can be confusing. Just knowing where to start can make your head spin... If you're new to the world of tech and are looking for a helping hand then look no further. In this episode, I'll be introducing you to a technology that, in my opinion, is an essential tool if you are blind or visually impaired. The smartphone. A smartphone can...