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Freedom Scientific FSCast

167 episodes - English - Latest episode: 19 days ago - ★★★★★ - 22 ratings

The official podcast of Freedom Scientific, leaders in assistive technology for blind people and those with low vision. Hosted by Glen Gordon, FSCast features news, interviews, and product demonstrations relating to Freedom Scientific products such as JAWS and ZoomText. FSCast is a great way to make the most of the products you have as well as learning about what's new and what's around the corner.

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Episodes

FSCast Episode 143 - Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what’s new in JAWS 2018.

August 29, 2017 18:00 - 50 minutes - 47 MB

Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what’s new in JAWS 2018. Learn about the features and participate in our public beta. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen describe and demonstrate what’s new in JAWS 2018

FSCast Episode 142 - Winners of SMA upgrade competition, new generation Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS and in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature

August 18, 2017 15:30 - 1 hour - 60.5 MB

We announce the three lucky winners in our SMA upgrade competition. Ron Miller introduces the new generation of Focus 40 Blue refreshable Braille display, and discusses 40-cell options for ElBraille. Jonathan Mosen reports progress on, and demonstrates, support for Microsoft Edge in JAWS. And in a JAWS byte, we revisit the key labels feature, showing you how to mute the echo of characters but retain echo of numbers. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Winners of SMA upgrade competition, new...

FSCast Episode 141 - Win one of 3 free upgrades, specials available at summer shows, and a complete demonstration of ElBraille 14

June 15, 2017 15:40 - 59 minutes - 54.7 MB

FSCast is giving away three upgrades to JAWS, ZoomText or Fusion. Listen to this episode to find out who is eligible and how to enter. The national conventions of the American Council of the Blind and the National Federation of the Blind are just weeks away, with Sight Village soon to follow in the UK. VFO has the best bargains in assistive technology. Learn about the substantial discounts available on hardware and software. Jonathan Mosen then presents a comprehensive demonstration of E...

FSCast Episode 140 - New visual tracking feature for JAWS, ZoomText Fusion is unveiled

May 24, 2017 18:40 - 42 minutes - 39.8 MB

Jonathan Mosen demonstrates the new visual tracking feature just released in the latest update to our JAWS® screen reading software. Eric Damery joins us to unveil the all new ZoomText Fusion, joining JAWS and ZoomText together for the best in speech, Braille, and magnification. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen New visual tracking feature for JAWS, ZoomText Fusion is unveiled

FSCast Episode 139 - JAWS 18 and Microsoft Edge working together, Office 365, Windows Insider Program, JAWS Byte demonstrating Touch Cursor

April 27, 2017 13:20 - 1 hour - 58 MB

We return to the CSUN conference on technology for persons with disabilities to hear Eric Damery and Glen Gordon demonstrate test versions of our JAWS® 18 screen reading software and Microsoft Edge working together. They’ll also discuss the benefits of Microsoft Office 365, and describe the Windows Insider Program. Humberto Avila brings us a JAWS Byte, demonstrating how to use the Touch Cursor to assist with access to applications that may not be accessible using conventional methods. Th...

FSCast Episode 138 - Essential updates to JAWS, MAGic and ZoomText required for Windows 10 Creators update, JAWS Byte on key labels and a replay of Eric Damery's CSUN presentation

March 16, 2017 17:20 - 58 minutes - 54.2 MB

Learn about essential updates to JAWS®, MAGic® and ZoomText®, which must be installed before Microsoft releases the Windows® 10 Creators update. Jonathan Mosen brings you a JAWS Byte on the key labels feature. And we hear Eric Damery’s presentation to the CSUN Assistive Technology conference on some of the new features in JAWS 18. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Essential updates to JAWS, MAGic and ZoomText required for Windows 10 Creators update, JAWS Byte on key labels and a replay of E...

FSCast Episode 137 - 2017 CSUN, Glen Gordon discusses Microsoft Edge support in VFO Products and Ron Miller discusses next generation ElBraille, the notetaker powered by JAWS

February 22, 2017 14:05 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MB

The 2017 CSUN conference on technology and persons with disabilities is fast approaching. There are plenty of great VFO presentations to attend. Learn about them in this episode. Glen Gordon, our Chief Technology Officer, joins us to discuss forthcoming support in VFO products for Microsoft Edge, the browser built-into Windows 10. And Ron Miller describes the next generation ElBraille, the notetaker that is powered by JAWS and runs full Windows 10 applications. Show Host: Jonathan Mose...

FSCast Episode 136 - Bill McCann of Dancing Dots, Andrew Zeman’s special day

January 27, 2017 20:15 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

For 25 years, Bill McCann of Dancing Dots has been helping blind people make music with the help of their computers. He speaks with Jonathan Mosen, and we hear some examples of the music being made with the help of Dancing Dots products. We learn about his involvement in the annual Summer Music Academy session at Enchanted Hills Camp near Napa, California, and talk with Lawrence E. Brown the third, a talented drummer who participated in the most recent camp. Following up from our previous ...

FSCast Episode 135 - 10 years of FSCast, Andrew Zeman gets his wish from Make a Wish Foundation, Ryan Jones talks about his 10,000 light Christmas display

December 07, 2016 19:15 - 1 hour - 71.1 MB

We published our first episode of FSCast back in December 2006. To celebrate, Jonathan Mosen discusses how the podcast got started, and shares just a few highlights of the past decade. A number of listeners join us to mark this milestone. We then speak With Andrew Zeman and his Mom Karen. Andrew has been granted a wish by the Make a Wish Foundation, and we’re honoured that his wish is to visit us at VFO in Florida. Ryan Jones has an even bigger, better Christmas light show running at his ...

FSCast Episode 134 - Export JAWS 18 settings, two entrepreneurs who run their business with JAWS

November 22, 2016 21:45 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

Jonathan Mosen demonstrates how easy it is to export settings in version 18 of our JAWS® screen reading software, so they can be kept for back-up purposes or imported to another computer. We then hear from two entrepreneurs running their businesses with the help of JAWS. Trelle Dandridge helps to make dogs better behaved through her company, Mutts with Manners. And Christine Chaikin offers comprehensive guides to blindness services in a number of US states through her company, Insightful P...

FSCast Episode 133 - JAWS 18 - new Vocalizer Expressive voices, Jen Armbruster - US Goalball seven time paralympian

October 24, 2016 14:00 - 1 hour - 56.5 MB

With the imminent release of version 18 of our JAWS® screen reading software, we hear a demonstration of new Vocalizer Expressive voices from Nuance that will be available at no additional cost. Jonathan Mosen then speaks with seven-time paralympian Jen Armbruster, who recently returned with the US Goalball team from the games in Rio. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 133 - JAWS 18 - new Vocalizer Expressive voices, Jen Armbruster - US Goalball seven time paralympian

FSCast Episode 132 - Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen continue their discussion about JAWS 18

September 30, 2016 19:00 - 38 minutes - 36.3 MB

Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen continue their look at what's new in version 18 of our JAWS® screen reading software Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 132 - Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen continue their discussion about JAWS 18

FSCast Episode 131 - Eric Damery discusses new JAWS 18 features

September 06, 2016 17:45 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MB

Just ahead of the release of the first public beta, Eric Damery discusses some of the new features in our JAWS® 18 screen reading software. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 131 - Eric Damery discusses new JAWS 18 features

FSCast Episode 130 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Tom Tiernan, the new CEO of VFO

August 19, 2016 18:20 - 22 minutes - 21.6 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Tom Tiernan, the new CEO of VFO. We learn about Tom's considerable experience as a leader in tech companies, as well as his connection with low vision. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 130 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Tom Tiernan, the CEO of VFO

FSCast Episode 129 - Microsoft Mail Accessibility, New rules on local and state website accessibility

July 26, 2016 20:40 - 56 minutes - 52.5 MB

VFO has partnered with Microsoft® to make the free Windows® 10 Mail app more accessible. Jonathan Mosen speaks with David Gorelik from Microsoft about Windows 10 Mail, Microsoft Office®, and the improved accessibility of both. Jonathan then demonstrates our JAWS® screen reading software with Microsoft Mail. The US Department of Justice is looking to make rules on the accessibility of local and state government websites. Parnell Diggs from the National Federation of the Blind tells us why t...

FSCast Episode 128 - Incredible summer conference pricing from VFO, MathML, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

June 24, 2016 13:00 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MB

If you're attending NFB, ACB or Sight Village, learn about some incredible pricing on VFO products for conference registrants. Ron Miller tells us about innovations in JAWS that make MathML accessible in Braille. And we meet VFO's Mike Wood, who tells us about our work with the National Organization of Parents of Blind Children. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 128 - Incredible summer conference pricing from VFO, MathML, National Organization of Parents of Blind Children

FSCast Episode 127 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with David Wu

June 15, 2016 14:00 - 16 minutes - 16 MB

Following the announcement that Ai Squared has joined VFO, Jonathan Mosen speaks with David Wu. For the last seven years, David has been CEO of Ai Squared. Now he is VFO's Vice President Software Business. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 127 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with David Wu

FSCast Episode 126 - US summer convention offers, Maarten Bosch - Chief Commercial Officer of VFO Group, Brian Hargen talks about J-Say, J-Dictate and more

June 09, 2016 14:00 - 56 minutes - 52 MB

We begin by summarizing some of the exceptional offers available to those attending the US consumer conventions. We meet Maarten Bosch, former CEO of Optelec, now the Chief Commercial officer at VFO Group™, the company that operates the Freedom Scientific® and Optelec brands. Brian Hartgen from Hartgen Consultancy joins us to talk about what's new with J-Say, J-Dictate and more. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 126 - US summer convention offers, Maarten Bosch - Chief Commercial Off...

FSCast Episode 125 - Larry Skutchan from APH, Dennis Godin from Technical Support

May 16, 2016 14:30 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Larry Skutchan from APH about his career in the assistive technology industry, JAWS® and MAGic® Student Edition, and other technology from APH. If you've called Freedom Scientific® Technical Support over the years, you may have heard the voice of Dennis Godin. We find out a little about the man behind the voice. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 125 - Larry Skutchan from APH, Dennis Godin from Technical Support

FSCast Episode 124 - Using JAWS Tandem to provide technical support, Seeing Eye's 8th online auction and "The blind history lady"

April 19, 2016 13:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Jeff Bishop from the University of Arizona, which is using the Tandem feature of our JAWS® screen reading software to help provide quality tech support to students and faculty members who are blind. The Seeing Eye's 8th online auction begins on April 25. Jim Kutsch tells us about how you might be able to pick up a bargain while supporting the work of the world's oldest guide dog school. And Peggy Chong, "the blind history lady", tells us about her historical an...

FSCast Episode 123 - Student editions of JAWS and MAGic; ElBraille; JAWS bytes; Windows 10 virtual desktops

March 24, 2016 20:00 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

In the first of two breaking news stories in FSCast from the CSUN technology conference, Eric Damery announces a collaboration between Freedom Scientific and the American Printing House for the Blind to create student editions of our JAWS® screen reading software, and our MAGic® screen magnification software. Learn how easy it will be for every K through 12 student to obtain their copy. Adi Kushnir introduces us to ElBraille, a powerful Windows 10-based Braille notetaker powered by JAWS. ...

FSCast Episode 122 - FSCast alerts, CSUN preview and OpenBook update

March 17, 2016 13:57 - 35 minutes - 33.6 MB

In English-speaking countries, the latest update to JAWS® 17 now alerts you by default when a new episode of FSCast is released. If you've not heard FSCast before, Glen Gordon talks to our regular host, Jonathan Mosen, who introduces himself and tells you what you can expect to hear on FSCast. We preview all the Freedom Scientific activities at the forthcoming CSUN conference in San Diego. And Dusty Voorhees tells us about an exciting update to our OpenBook® scanning and recognition soft...

FSCast Episode 121 - JAWS keeps you up to date with FSCast, CSUN 2016, Bill Kilroy - Regional Sales Director

February 25, 2016 20:00 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MB

Eric Damery joins Jonathan Mosen to preview a forthcoming feature in our JAWS® 17 screen reading software that will make it easier to keep up-to-date with FSCast. We also look ahead to the CSUN Conference in March. Bill Kilroy is Freedom Scientific's Director of Eastern Regional Sales. He joins Jonathan to talk about his long history with Freedom Scientific, and his visit to St Petersburg Florida to learn about Optelec products. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 121 - JAWS keeps you u...

FSCast Episode 120 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ryan Jones

February 02, 2016 21:00 - 35 minutes - 33.3 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ryan Jones. When he's not working with Freedom Scientific's Training Department, Ryan has a fascinating hobby. Last year, he put together a synchronised Christmas light show, thanks to hardware and software he operated with the help of JAWS®. Ryan tells us all about it. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 120 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ryan Jones

FSCast Episode 119 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Jim Ellsworth

January 04, 2016 16:10 - 54 minutes - 50.9 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Jim Ellsworth, a familiar voice to many who have called our Technical Support over the years, who has retired after almost 19 years with the company. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 119 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Jim Ellsworth

FSCast Episode 118 - Blind Joe from "The Voice"; Brian Hartgen discusses the latest version of Leasey

December 10, 2015 15:10 - 1 hour - 59.1 MB

One of the stars of this season's NBC show "The Voice" is a JAWS® user. Jonathan Mosen speaks with Blind Joe about how he made it so far on the show, and where he goes from here. Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy tells us all that's new with Leasey version 3, complete with an audio demonstration of a new game. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 118 - Blind Joe from "The Voice"; Brian Hartgen discusses the latest version of Leasey

FSCast Episode 117 - Jonathan Mosen and John Blake discuss the merger of Freedom Scientific and Optelec

November 18, 2015 19:00 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Freedom Scientific CEO, John Blake, about the recently announced merger of FreedomScientific and Optelec. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 117 - Jonathan Mosen and John Blake discuss the merger of Freedom Scientific and Optelec

FSCast Episode 116 - George Calvert who recently became blind, our Travel Log section takes you to Seattle and Finland, JAWS Byte demonstrating how to set up voice profiles

November 11, 2015 19:30 - 48 minutes - 44.7 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with George Calvert, a user of our JAWS® screen reading software who became blind just over three years ago. An experienced professional Working in the field of information technology, he has relearned how to use a computer without sight. His free eBook, "Getting Back to Work with JAWS", is designed to help people who need to learn familiar computer skills in a new way. Our Travel Log section takes you to Seattle, and to Finland. And Travis Peterson brings us a JAWS...

FSCast Episode 115 - JAWS 17 Smart Navigation, Dr. Craig Moore talks to Jonathan Mosen about his work at NASA on the new space launch system rocket and Ashleigh Piccinino on changing the forms mode sound in JAWS

October 27, 2015 18:00 - 45 minutes - 42 MB

As the JAWS® public beta process concludes, we've introduced some enhancements to the Smart Navigation™ feature. Jonathan Mosen demonstrates them. Dr. Craig Moore has worked for NASA since 1989, and currently works on the new space launch system rocket project. He talks with Jonathan about his work. And Ashleigh Piccinino brings us a JAWS Byte on changing the forms mode sound in JAWS. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 115 - JAWS 17 Smart Navigation, Dr. Craig Moore talks to Jonathan...

FSCast Episode 114 - JAWS 17 new features: Part 2, MAGic 13 update

September 14, 2015 19:00 - 25 minutes - 24.1 MB

With the first public beta imminent, Eric Damery joins us to discuss more new features in our JAWS® 17 screen reading software, and how to best participate in the beta process. Dusty Voorhees then joins us to talk about an update to our MAGic® 13 screen magnification software, which is Windows 10-compatible and sporting some great new features. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 114 - JAWS 17 new features: Part 2, MAGic 13 update

FSCast Episode 113 - JAWS 17 new features: Part 1

September 02, 2015 13:15 - 48 minutes - 45.2 MB

Eric Damery and Jonathan Mosen bring you the first of two podcasts on new features in version 17 of our JAWS® screen reading software. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 113 - JAWS 17 new features: Part 1

FSCast Episode 112 - Matt Ater explains how Freedom Scientific and IBM make the world a more accessible place. Jonathan speaks with Maribel Steel.

August 10, 2015 17:45 - 35 minutes - 32.9 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Matt Ater about the collaboration between Freedom Scientific and IBM to provide enterprise accessibility training. And we meet Maribel Steel from Melbourne, Australia, who uses JAWS® in her work as a writer, blogger, and mentor. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 112 - Freedom Scientific and IBM make the world a more accessible place. Jonathan speaks with Maribel Steel

FSCast Episode 111 - 2015 Post-convention roundup

July 14, 2015 21:10 - 8 minutes - 8.59 MB

Jonathan recaps all the news from Freedom Scientific participation at the summer conventions held in Orlando and Dallas. News includes John Blake's announcement regarding partnership between Wells Fargo and Freedom Scientific to deploy JAWS® in over 6000 retail locations nationwide later this Fall. Also, the overwhelming success and reception of Home Use Program for conferences attendees and an update on the Guinness World Record attempt on July 8th in Orlando. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen ...

FSCast Episode 110 - 2015 Convention Specials

July 03, 2015 19:45 - 23 minutes - 22.5 MB

As thousands of people head to Orlando and Dallas for the NFB and ACB national conventions, Eric Damery joins us to preview Freedom Scientific's convention offerings. He unveils a substantial discount on hardware, available at both conventions. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 110 - 2015 Convention Specials

FSCast Episode 109 - Summer convention specials, Hartgen Consultancy specials, what to expect with Windows 10 and finally Dr Denise Robinson explains why it is vital to be JAWS ready

June 23, 2015 13:30 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MB

If you're attending the conventions of the National Federation of the Blind or American Council of the Blind, we summarise a series of great specials available in the exhibit halls. Hartgen Consultancy will soon be launching global specials on their Leasey and JDictate products. We give you the details. Jonathan Mosen speaks with Glen Gordon, Freedom Scientific's Chief Technology Officer, about Microsoft's Windows 10, which is to be released on July 29. He'll tell you what to expect if y...

FSCast Episode 108 - Special pricing at NFB convention, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Mark Riccobono, President of NFB and Robin Drodge, a Canadian JAWS user who put Freedom Scientific on his family holiday plans.

May 28, 2015 11:54 - 1 hour - 56.8 MB

As we prepare for the blindness convention season in the US, we unveil some very special pricing we'll be offering at the NFB Convention to celebrate its 75th birthday. Jonathan Mosen speaks with Mark Riccobono, President of the National Federation of the Blind, about his recent visit to Freedom Scientific's headquarters and a range of other topics. And we hear from Robin Drodge, a Canadian JAWS® user who is such a fan of Freedom Scientific products, he scheduled a visit to our headquart...

FSCast Episode 107 - Listener Comments, Keyboard Support for Facebook with version 16 of JAWS, Brian Hartgen demonstrates J-Dictate and introduces the latest version of Leasey software

April 28, 2015 18:30 - 1 hour - 63.7 MB

After listener comments, Jonathan Mosen demonstrates the new keyboard support available for Facebook with version 16 of our JAWS® screen reading software. Brian Hartgen of Hartgen Consultancy discusses and demonstrates their new product, J-Dictate, a cost-effective way to dictate to your computer. We then learn what's new in the latest version of their Leasey software, including an accessible interface to Spotify and iTunes. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 107 - Listener Comments, K...

FSCast Episode 106 - Latest news, listener comments, JAWS for Windows anniversary video, Interview with Joe Stephen

April 02, 2015 18:00 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MB

After the latest news from Freedom Scientific and some listener comments, we bring you the audio of our JAWS® for Windows 20th anniversary video that was a huge hit at the recent CSUN conference. Jonathan Mosen then speaks with Joe Stephen, a talented software developer from Australia whose mastery of the JAWS scripting language led him to becoming a valued member of the JAWS development team. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 106 - Latest news, listener comments, JAWS for Windows ann...

FSCast Episode 105 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created JAWS: Part 2

March 04, 2015 15:15 - 57 minutes - 53.7 MB

We bring you part two of Jonathan Mosen's interview with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created the JAWS® screen reading software. Ted talks about the challenges of developing a screen reader for Windows, the phenomenal success of JAWS for Windows and many of the people who made that success possible. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 105 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created JAWS: Part 2

FSCast Episode 104 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created JAWS: Part 1

February 23, 2015 17:00 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MB

Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created the JAWS® screen reading software. In part one of this two-part interview, Ted talks about his early life, the accident that left him blind, his interest in computing, founding Henter-Joyce and the early days of JAWS for DOS Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 104 - Jonathan Mosen speaks with Ted Henter, who founded Henter-Joyce and created JAWS: Part 1

FSCast Episode 103 - CSUN Summary, JAWS for Windows 20th anniversary, Nas Campanella, Larry and John Gassman

February 05, 2015 21:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MB

If you're coming to CSUN, don't miss the summary of all our sessions, exhibits, giveaways and the celebration of JAWS® for Windows 20th anniversary. After some comments from our listener line, Jonathan Mosen speaks with Nas Campanella. Nas reads news on the nationwide radio network, Triple J, in Australia. She's a user of our JAWS screen reading software, and has perfected a fascinating technique for doing her job. Larry and John Gassman then join us to share the difference JAWS has made...

FSCast Episode 102 - JAWS for Windows 20th anniversary video, Freedom Scientific at the ATIA and CSUN conferences, make the most of Freedom Scientific Technical Support and Kelly Ford tells us about the Microsoft Accessibility Answer Desk

January 21, 2015 14:10 - 1 hour - 56.7 MB

With submissions due by the end of this month, we remind you about how to participate in our JAWS® for Windows 20th anniversary video. We look ahead to Freedom Scientific-related events at the ATIA and CSUN conferences. Bryan Carver talks to us about how to make the most of Freedom Scientific Technical Support, answering a range of frequently asked questions. And Kelly Ford tells us about the Microsoft Accessibility Answer Desk, available toll free in a growing number of countries. Sho...

FSCast Episode 101 - 20th anniversary of JAWS for Windows, Braille selection feature, Windows tablets running JAWS 16 and iTunes 12 with JAWS

December 16, 2014 19:00 - 1 hour - 55.8 MB

Learn about how you can celebrate the 20th anniversary of our JAWS® for Windows screen reading software by contributing to our celebratory video. Jonathan Mosen demonstrates the powerful new Braille selection feature in the first JAWS 16 update. Raymond Jansen tells us about his work with Freedom Scientific and his experience with Windows tablets running JAWS 16 And Tom Spittle brings us a JAWS Byte on how to make the most of iTunes 12 with JAWS. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode ...

FSCast Episode 100 - Reflections on FSCast, listener comments and Brian Hartgen joins us to talk about Leasey

November 18, 2014 18:45 - 1 hour - 64.9 MB

In this our 100th episode, host Jonathan Mosen offers a few reflections on FSCast over the years. After some listener comments, Brian Hartgen joins us to talk about Leasey, a new product based predominantly on the JAWS scripting language offering many convenient features for both novice and expert users. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 100 - Reflections on FSCast, Listener Feedback, Brian Hartgen talks about Leasey

FSCast Episode 99 - Listener Feedback, Math ML and JAWS Bytes

October 25, 2014 01:45 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

In this episode, we catch up with a selection of listener feedback from our comment line. You can leave us a comment by calling (727) 803-8000, extension 1010. We explain and demonstrate the new Math ML features in version 16 of our JAWS® screen reading software, and tell you about a forthcoming webinar where you can learn more. And in our JAWS Bytes segment, Shaun Williams gives us a demonstration of JAWS BrailleIn™. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 99 - Listener Feedback, Math ML...

FSCast Episode 98 - JAWS Timed License, Tablet Computing

September 17, 2014 14:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MB

Eric Damery joins Jonathan Mosen to introduce the new JAWS® timed license. We also discuss some of the new tablet computers on which people are now running our JAWS screen reading software. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 98 - JAWS Timed License, Tablet Computing

FSCast Episode 97 - More New Features in JAWS 16

September 09, 2014 14:00 - 24 minutes - 23.2 MB

Jonathan Mosen and Eric Damery discuss more new features in our JAWS® 16 screen reading software, about to be released for public beta. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 97 - More New Features in JAWS 16

FSCast Episode 96 - JAWS 16 Reads Inaccessible PDF

September 04, 2014 14:00 - 14 minutes - 14.3 MB

We continue our look at what's new in our JAWS® 16 screen reading software. This episode unveils an enhancement to our convenient OCR feature. Read image-based PDF files that were previously inaccessible. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 96 - JAWS 16 Reads Inaccessible PDF

FSCast Episode 95 - JAWS 16 Command Search

September 02, 2014 13:30 - 16 minutes - 16.1 MB

We continue our series introducing what's new in our JAWS® 16 screen reading software. In this podcast, we look at JAWS command search, an easy way to find the JAWS feature you want. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 95 - JAWS 16 Command Search

FSCast Episode 94 - JAWS 16 New Editions

August 28, 2014 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

We begin a series of podcasts introducing our JAWS® 16 screen reading software. Today we talk about the beta process, and announce the new JAWS editions - JAWS Home User Edition, and JAWS Professional. Show Host: Jonathan Mosen Episode 94 - JAWS 16 New Editions

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