Hello Everyone,
When you’re not ready to give a ring to your special someone, give her or him my favorite ring tones, instead.
Click Here to continue to my newly updated list of favorite free ring tones.
Enjoy,
Mark
Question:
With wm6.1 when I am in a text message and I have a fairly long stream going is there a way to get to the bottom or last reply quickly?
Answer:
Although this has not been officially sanctioned by Code Factory, to skip to the bottom of a long SMS thread, as MSS begins reading the thread from top to bottom, repeatedly tap the down arrow key to quickly jump through the thread. Alternatively, once you tap the down arrow key once, you may hold the key down and, depending upon your profile settings, a beep will indicate when you have reached the end of the thread. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
The following link will take you to the Candle Shore Transcript Page for the Microsoft Professional Developers 2008 Conference Keynote Speeches which I have adapted for viewing as either a no-graphics Web page or in a downloadable US Braille formatted document for use with either a Braille embosser or refreshable Braille device..
For those of you who may not know, in short, this conference is where Microsoft discusses and demonstrates upcoming products for the future.
Enjoy,
Mark
Hello Everyone,
The following link will take you to my revised review of the Samsung Epix SGH-907 Smartphone when access with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software for the blind and low vision.
In short, I would say that 80% of the Epix phone features are screen reader accessible. I definitely recommend this phone for Mobile Speak Pocket PC intermediate and advanced users as well as technology early-adopters.
A special thanks to Mr. Chris Polk for teaching me the finer points of Mobile Speak for Pocket PC which made this revised review possible.
“Chris, I owe you one, Man!”
Most Sincerely,
Mark
INTRODUCTION
So why does Yahoo, MSN, and countless other free web based email providers allow SMS alerts to be sent to your mobile phone upon receipt of a new message in your Inbox and gMail does not? Inquiring minds really want to know.
At the time of this post, there is no specific setting to enable SMS Alerts from the gMail Inbox.
However, there is a way to have gMail notify you via SMS and it’s oh-so-easy: (more…)
CRY FOR ME
By Mark Marcus
(Saturday, October 25, 2008)
1.
Cry for me.
Will you not cry for me?
Why do you not cry for me?
I have seen you cry for the brave, the bold, and the blundering who do nothing but blame you for their misdeeds.
I have seen you cry for the rancorous, the vicious, and the wicked who only seek to destroy you.
Often have I seen you cry for the rich, the famous, the beautiful, and the well-to-do.
Though rarely, I have even seen you cry for the downtrodden, the peacemaker, and the innocent.
You readily cry for yourself at each opportunity, be it self made or self-fulfilling, of which I do not know. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Today I purchased the AT&T Wireless Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) Smartphone running windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. By the way, it was recently brought to my attention that the SGH-i907, released in the USA, is the same as the Samsung SGH-i780, released in Europe.
In this article, I review the accessibility of the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) when used with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak software, for the blind and low vision. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I hope you enjoy this excellent article, written by Jen Laskey, that offers 7 Ways to Make drinking Water Taste Better.
Enjoy,
Mark
Seven Ways to Make Water Taste Better
By Jen Laskey
Simple tips for livening up your drinking water
Not everybody has a taste for water, but we all need it to ensure that our bodies continue functioning properly. If you want to drink more water, but aren’t crazy about the taste (or lack thereof), here are some tips that can make it more enjoyable:
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Add fresh fruit. Citrus fruits, such as lemons, limes, and oranges, are classic water enhancers, but other fruit flavors might also tempt your taste buds. Try crushing fresh raspberries or watermelon into your water, or adding strawberry slices. Cucumber and fresh mint are refreshing flavors as well — especially in summer. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
In order to make the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 (Blackjack 3) Smartphone Users Guide accessible to all, including the blind and low vision, I have published the manual in Plain Text, MS Word 2003, HTML, and US English Braille file format.
In addition, you will find a copy of the document in its original Adobe Acrobat PDF version, as well.
Click Here to Continue to the Download Page:
Click here to read the AT&T Wireless press release on the Samsung Epix SGH-i907 Smartphone.
Enjoy,
Mark
AT&T Introduces Samsung Epix, the First Smartphone with Built-In Optical Mouse
New Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional Handset Boasts State-of-the-Art Features Including Wi-Fi, Built-in GPS, Video Share and 2.0 Megapixel Camera
Dallas, Texas, October 21, 2008
AT&T customers can now have a smartphone of “epix” proportions. AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the availability of the Samsung Epix™, an innovative new smartphone featuring both an advanced touch screen and new optical mouse technology that is powered by AT&T’s 3G network, the nation’s fastest, and the Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional operating system. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Here is a little trinket I found on the web for your consideration called Mobile Taxicab Finder.
This mobile website reports that it provides a list of local taxicab services based on the metro area selected.
The following is an excerpt from their site: (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I hope you like this approximately 30 minute episode of the Beyond Midnight radio drama.
This episode, entitled “The Room” is complete with the original broadcast commercials.
I decided to publish this episode as a Candle Shore podcast because I know that as you listen to it, you will find yourself falling into your inner consciousness.
Listen to this episode either on your computer, MP3 player or, as I do, on your mobile phone and always remember.
Enjoy,
Mark
Question:
SO I’ve read over all the steps and instructions for the upgrade to 6.1 and feel comfortable with things so I think i can handle going through the process. But I’m not sure what exactly i need to download if I were to go to the download link which is shown on the Samson site page with the instructions. It said to click the link and then click the file set-up.exe i believe that’s supposed to be on the page which I was rerouted to. But I’m not seeing anything. I see a few files but I’m not sure if I need to download all of them or only one of them, and if i need only one, which one to get?
Answer:
You only need to download the files that are for the operating system installed on your computer. See the following three links which will take you to where you need to go. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
In an effort to make the documentation for Code Factory’s GPS software solution, Mobile Geo, a little more manageable, I have adapted and reformatted the Mobile Geo user manual in a way that I hope you will find easier to use; for example, I have removed all of the tables.
You may download the Mobile Geo list of commands in MS Word, plain text, HTML, or US Braille format.
Enjoy,
Mark
Question:
Why do you say to buy from an AT&T Wireless corporate store and not an authorized reseller like Best Buy?
Answer:
The answer to this question is much too nebulous to distill down into a few sentences. Suffice me to say that, where a novice customer is concerned, it is sound advice, to be sure.
Question:
I’m glad you kept telling me to read the directions. I do web design, and know how computers can be a pain. I also know how to take the cim card out, but will i get a cim card if i buy the phone with out a contract? (more…)
Hello Everyone,
For better or worse, I am a non-recovering news junky.
It’s true. Yes, I enjoy reading about (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Here is a quick reminder about an often overlooked and sometimes troublesome keyboard feature of the Samsung Blackjack II Smartphone running either Windows Mobile 6.0 or 6.1 that may be of a particular interest to the visually impaired who, like me, understand that silence is not always golden. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
I am so happy for those of you preparing to purchase your first mobile Smartphone.
As far as I am concerned, there are few things more thrilling than buying a new mobile phone, except of course getting ready to eat a pound of crispy bacon. (Smile)
The following is an answer I posted to a mailing list in response to a request for suggestions on how best to purchase the Samsung Blackjack II Smartphone from AT&T Wireless.
Even though my answer is skewed towards the purchase of a BJ2, it is equally as valid for purchasing any wireless Smartphone, for the first time. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
The following is a short tutorial, in narrative form, on how the new Windows Mobile 6.1 threaded (conversation) text message view is used with Code Factory’s Mobile Speak Smartphone screen reader/magnifier/Braille software application, for the blind and low vision. (more…)
Hello Everyone,
Fellow BJ2 owners, did you know that, with the upgrade to Windows Mobile 6.1, comes the ability to customize the phone’s navigation (JOG) Wheel?
Not only does this new customization feature make an already outstanding wireless device more user friendly for everyone, it adds a fresh new layer of device accessibility to the blind and low vision. (more…)