Smart Tips for Buying a New Computer with Accessibility in Mind & Roads Audio App In Focus

About this episode

The episode provides practical advice for blind and visually impaired users on buying a new computer and features an interview with the creator of the Roads Audio app.

Looking to buy a new computer but not sure where to start? Steven Scott and Shaun Preece break down practical advice for blind and visually impaired users, covering RAM, storage, refurbished options, and whether Windows or Mac is right for you. [Sponsor] Entries are still open for the Double Tap competition in partnership with Pneuma Solutions, with a closing date of May 1st. Listeners have the chance to win subscriptions to powerful accessibility tools including Remote Incident Manager for accessible remote tech support and Scribe for creating screen reader-friendly documents quickly. To enter, send an email to feedback@doubletaponair.com, a WhatsApp message to (613) 481-0144, or call (877) 803-4567, making sure to include your name and contact details so the team can get in touch if you win. In this episode of Double Tap, Steven and Shaun answer a listener’s question about what to consider when purchasing a PC for tasks like using Word, email, and screen readers such as JAWS. They share tips on choosing between laptops and desktops, explain why 16GB of RAM is the sweet spot for screen reader users, and discuss storage needs from 512GB to 1TB. The duo also touch on refurbished…

People in this episode

Hosts: Steven Scott, Shaun Preece

Guest: Dave Faliskie

Topics covered

• buying a computer
• accessibility
• screen readers
• technology tips
• Roads Audio app

Keywords

• computer buying tips
• accessibility
• blind users
• screen reader
• Roads Audio
• Windows vs Mac
• RAM
• storage options

Sponsors

Pneuma Solutions

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Double Tap Productions Inc.

Products: Remote Incident Manager, Scribe, Roads Audio, JAWS

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