Come here for the latest version of Winamp. Please know that this program has been tested for accessibility. So, enjoy.
A few tips you might want to keep in mind when installing Winamp.
You will be asked the type of installation you want. Full is the default and that is what you will want.
Press next or alt n and everything here is fine. Press next.
On this screen, you do not want Winamp remote, the toolbar, use Winamp as my default search engine or free MP3 downloads. Make sure all these are unchecked.
On this same screen, tab to install or alt i.
When the installation finishes, you will hear click finish. Just hit the spacebar or you can tab around or click finish.
Now, you will come to a screen that asks you to choose the look and feel for Your Winamp.
If you are blind or visually impaired, arrow down to Winamp Classic or just press w and you will hear Winamp Classic. Now tab to next or press alt n.
You will now come to a screen that asks you for what file types you want to work with Winamp. Out of the box, Winamp will work with CDs and some internet stations, particularly Shoutcast stations. You can always change these later.
When you press next, you will be asked to choose what media services you want to use. For the time being, leave this as is and press next.
This screen is for leaving your email and such. Do what you will with that and tab to finish and press the spacebar.
You will hear the sound of a llama and a voice that says, "Winamp kicks the llama's . . ." well, you know.
CDEX
CDEX is another one of those utility programs that can be used, among other things, to rip music from your CD to your computer.
CDex 1.51 Final Release Download
This is a program which far exceeds the standard uninstaller found in Windows.
It helps you uninstall software and unwanted programs found on your computer.
even if you have problems uninstalling and cannot uninstall them from "Windows Add or Remove Programs" control panel applet. Revo Uninstaller is a much faster and more powerful alternative to "Windows Add or Remove Programs" applet! Download Revo Uninstaller
For more information about this freeware program, visit their website Revo Uninstaller.com
McTwit is a program, written by Jamal Mazrui, that allows easy navigation of Twitter for people who use screen readers. Here is some information from McTwit.com.
The program is designed with productivity of keyboard users in mind. Additionally, if the JAWS, System Access, or Window-Eyes screen reader is active, some information is conveyed efficiently through direct speech messages.
McTwit works on almost any version of Windows. Its use of standard controls tends to maximize accessibility. Programmed in a cross-platform language, the source code is also relatively easy for interested developers to port to other operating systems.
McTwit's flexible, direct access to Twitter features makes it convenient to explore and communicate interactively. You can select a user either by pointing to a list item or entering a screen name. Get a list of someone's tweets, followers, or leaders with a single keystroke. Go to a related URL, subscribe to tweets, post a public reply, or send a private message quicker and easier then it is currently possible on the web.
Feel free to download McTwitfrom here.
Join their email lists or learn more about McTwit by going to their web page, Mctwit.com
Another way to communicate with friends and loved ones is through the use of email voicemail.
One of the coolest programs that has been brought to my attention is called JD Voice Mail and you can read and download it from
this site
or you may
download from here
I have created a tutorial that you may want to listen to online,a> or download
Station Play List is a program designed for broadcasters and others who play recorded music. This program is quite accessible to anyone.
I have created a three part tutorial for Station Playlist Creator and Studio.
download Part 1
download part 2
download Part 3
If you are like me, watching movies is just the bomb! But, navigating the menus of a DVD can be annoying and tedious if you are blind or have limited vision.
However, I have come across a free program that allows me to watch DVD's on my computer. The open source program, is called VLC Media Player, that is very "blind friendly".
download it here
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There is a very nice and simple podcatcher that I really like called WebbIE.
Download WebbIE
There is a tutorial for WebbIE.
Download, or listen to, the tutorial for Accessible WebbIE
If you have comments concerning anything shown here, send an email to me at
lynnwhite51@sbcglobal.net
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