Happy new year 2012!

Hi all TalkingNet readers,
May the New Year bring for you and all your family members plenty of
happiness, prosperity, growth, success & blessings.

Wishing you a Happy New Year 2012! Again and again!

See on 2012! i.e Tomorrow!

My Computer Manager : Add shortcuts to My Computer and Control Panel – Download Now!

You can not create shortcut of any application or folder in My computer manually as you doing usually in your folders.   You might have tried it & not succeeded.  This tool will help you to do that.
My Computer Manager allows user to add file,folder

Free Download Manager 3.8 build 1173

Free Download Manager is a powerful, easy-to-use and absolutely free download accelerator and manager. Moreover, FDM is 100% safe,
open-source software distributed under GPL license.

IBPS CWE for Specialist Officers Dec-2012

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS House, Post Box No.8587, Kandivali (East), Mumbai - 400101
IBPS conducts Common Written Exam (CWE) for Specialist Officers Cadre 

IBPS, an autonomous body, has been authorised by the IBA and has received mandates from 19 Public Sector Banks to conduct the recruitment of Specialist Officers .

Nokia’s free Screen Reader now available, Download now!

Nokia had announced the launching of their free screen reader at Nokia World 2011 on October 2011 & told that, it will be available at the end of the year.      Now it has been released.

What is Nokia Screen reader & its features?
Nokia Screen

Symbian Belle made accessible with Mobile Speak V5.7!

  Codefactory has announced on 21st December 2011 that, Symbian Belle, the new operating system of Symbian for Nokia phones made accessible with the new version of Mobile Speak 5.7!

CCleaner 3.14.1616, Download now!

CCleaner is a number 1system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up
valuable hard disk space. It also cleans

Firefox 9.0.1 final released, Download now!

  Mozilla Firefox is most secure, fast, easy to use & second most used web browser in the world.  Its free & open source.  Mozilla is releasing major version of Firefox in every 6 weeks.  Now the time of Firefox 9.

GWSkype 1.0: Download and enjoy an accessible skype

GW Skype is a new software to use popular Skype chat service in an accessible interface without additional script. Additional scripts are needed to use skype's own software with screen readers to use all the functionalities. This software is created by GW Micro who the creater of Window-Eyes, a popular screen reader. This is a happy news for the visually impaired community. Read more about GW Skype taken from GW Micro.
Ever since the initial release of the Skype client in mid 2003, people from all around the world have used it to initiate high-quality voice and text conversations,
send and receive files, and stay in touch with one another.

UTorrent 3.1.26616, Download now!

UTorrent is a Torrent client that helps you to download Torrent files from the internet.  With the release of UTorrent 3.1, They also released UTorrent 3.1 Plus similar to BitTorrent 7.6 Plus.

Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.2 (32-bit & 64 bit) – Download now

Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow you to have a much

UTorrent 3.1 Build 26593, Download now!

UTorrent is a Torrent client that helps you to download Torrent files from the internet.  With the release of UTorrent 3.1, They also released UTorrent 3.1 Plus similar to BitTorrent 7.6 Plus.

µTorrent Plus enhances the original tiny-but-mighty client
with

Download Dropbox 1.2.49

Dropbox is the easiest way to store, sync and share files online.  Just copy & paste the files in to the dropbox public folder & the files will be automatically uploaded to the dropbox on the net.

University of Pune to improve access for visually impaired

The University of Pune (UoP) is all set to improve accessibility for visually impaired students on its campus.

Microsoft launches disabled-friendly products

Microsoft India on Saturday - World Disabilities Day - unveiled a set of 40 templates for most commonly used public information circulars, forms, gazettes and notifications. These templates when used will automate the process of creating accessible documents for visual, hearing and learning impaired people.

Playlist copier - Copy your mp3 to a folder from m3u playlist

You have a lot of play lists (m3u) and you want to burn all the songs in any play list to some media of your choice (CD, DVD, USB, etc). How
do you do it currently? Well, I used to take a look at the file information and copy the files one by one manually.

Download CCleaner 3.13.1600

CCleaner is a number 1system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up
valuable hard disk space. It also cleans

Special recruitment event in Wipro for PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

Greetings from Wipro.

You may be aware that Wipro is an equal opportunities employer. This
means that we select employees solely on the basis of their
qualifications and competencies, and without bias due to

BSNL Gujarat, MP, Maharashtra & Bihar special recruitment for PWD in JTO vacancy Nov-2011

BSNL special recruitment for PWD in JTO vacancy in various circles are given below.

BSNL Gujarat JTO vacancy for PWD Nov-2011

Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL)
(A Government of India Enterprise)
O/o Chief General Manager,  Gujarat Circle,Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd. [BSNL]
Recruitment of Junior Telecom Officers for persons with disabilities (PWD). Special recruitment Drive

Download NVDA 2011.3

NVDA is a popular, free and open source screen reader for windows from NV Access.
NV Access is pleased to announce that NVDA 2011.3 has been released. This release has been declared stable, which means it is suitable for production use
and is recommended for most users.

Download Speccy 1.14

What's in your computer? If you're like most of us, you can probably name the processor (Intel or AMD, Celeron or Pentium), maybe how much RAM it has, and

Download Tera copy 2.27

TeraCopy is a compact and accessible program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed. It replaces default windows copy handler, providing a lot of features, windows doesn't have.

Download Firefox 3.6.24

Firefox is free & open source web browser from Mozilla.  It is faster, safer & 2nd most used web browser in the world.

Download Firefox 8.0.1

Firefox is free & open source web browser from Mozilla.  It is faster, safer & 2nd most used web browser in the world.

Download Flash Player 11.1.102.55

Adobe® Flash® Player is a cross-platform, browser-based application runtime that provides uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and
videos across browsers and operating systems.

Firefox 8 released!, New features & Download links

Firefox is free & open source web browser from Mozilla.  It is faster, safer & 2nd most used web browser in the world.  After 6 weeks, the release of Firefox 7, Now Mozilla has

Inviting you to our technology related Free SMS channel service!

We have created a technology related free SMS channel “TechPlus” in Google SMS channel platform! & inviting you to join. Any one those who have an Indian mobile number can subscribe for free! The subscriber will get daily 3 SMS to their inbox. We send latest technology news, Telecom news, Latest mobile, tablet & computer reviews, Internet news, Software download links, Tips & tricks & more. To subscribe to this channel through web, follow these steps:

1. Click here (Use Google Chrome)
2. Sign in with your Gmail ID, This service is from Google India.
3. If you are newer in Google SMS channels, you have to confirm your mobile number by entering your mobile number and pressing send verification code button. Then enter the verification code that you have received and accept the Terms & conditions and Press subscribe button.
4. If you have registered to Google SMS channels, simply press Subscribe button.

You can always unsubscribe from here by login to http://labs.google.co.in/smschannels/

To subscribe to this channel through SMS, send SMS from your mobile as <ON TechPlus> without < & > signs to 09870807070 without paying for any premium charge. You will be paid only for national SMS charge as per your plan. To unsubscribe from this channel, Send SMS as <Off TechPlus> without < & > signs to 09870807070.

If your mobile number has been registered to DND (Do not disturb), You may not receive SMSs from Google. If you want to receive SMSs from Google, send SMS <STOP 0> or <STOP 6> to 1909. Join here and tell about your friends to join.

Nokia rolls out new screen reader

A happy news to all our readers and all other blind people around the world those who love Nokia smart phones. We have to use screen readers like Talks or Mobile speak to access Nokia’s symbian phones. But, they aren’t free. Now, Nokia rolls out a free screen reader at Nokia world 2011 for us, after learned from Apple’s voice over. .

Create Live Linux USB with Universal USB installer

Universal USB Installer is an accessible  Live Linux USB Creator that allows you to choose from a selection of Linux Distributions to put on your USB Flash Drive. The
Universal USB Installer is easy to use. Simply choose a Live Linux Distribution,

JAWS 13 Released, Download now.

Happy Diwali to all my readers.
  Freedom Scientific has released the JAWS® for Windows version 13 on October 24 2011, including Convenient OCR, a feature that performs Optical Character Recognition on text that is displayed as an image, thereby enabling

Download CCleaner 3.12.1572, available for Mac

CCleaner is a number 1system optimization, privacy and cleaning tool. It removes unused files from your system - allowing Windows to run faster and freeing up
valuable hard disk space. It also cleans

Download Iris Voice Assistant for Android – Alternative to Siri

This post is shared from another site.  To read, please visit by clicking below link.

Download Iris Voice Assistant for Android – Alternative to Siri

Nuance Talks 5.22 released – release notes, Compatible phones and download link.

Nuance Talks & Zooms, an accessibility suite for Nokia Symbian S60 series phones has been updated to version 5.22. Read full details below taken from Nuance.
"We proudly announce the release of the Nuance Accessibility Suite – Nuance TALKS and ZOOMS – Version 5.22 supporting Series 60 3rd
Edition / 5th Edition / Symbian^3 for October 20th, 2011.

Download Java Runtime Environment 1.7.0.1 32 bit and 64 bit

Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow you to have a much

IGNOU to launch centre for disabled

source:
www.thaindian.com

New Delhi, Oct 16 (IANS) The Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) will soon establish the first resource centre for the disabled to provide them exclusive skill development courses.

Smart cane' to guide visually impaired in hills

Shimla: Developed by IIT-Delhi, stick to have sensors to alert danger, also inform size, shape, type of obstacles  White canes will soon be passe. Now, visually impaired persons can depend on smart stick to guide them through hills and crowded roads.
Fixed with sensors, it will alert the user about the lurking danger
via

Ubuntu 11.10 Oneiric Ocelot released – features and download.

  Ubuntu has released its new version Ubuntu 11.10 the Oneiric ocelot.  Take a look at the new features in Ubuntu 11.10.  Now the procedure for initiating a narrated install has changed. 

BEML receptionist vacancy at corporate office Bangalore

BEML Limited
(A Govt of India Undertaking)
BEML Soudha, 23/1, 4th Main, Sampangirama Nagar, Bangalore-560 027, INDIA, Toll Free No. 1800-425-2365

Samsung Galaxy Y with Swype keyboard – Features and price.

Samsung has launched new phone Galaxy Y in India. The Samsung Galaxy Y runs on Android 2.3 which may have accessibility features.

Download Flash Player 11.0.1.152

Adobe® Flash® Player is a cross-platform, browser-based application runtime that provides uncompromised viewing of expressive applications, content, and
videos across browsers and operating systems.

Sachin Pilot releases Text-to- Speech System in six Indian languages

New Delhi , September 22,2011 16:50 IST   

Shri Sachin Pilot, the Minister of State for Communications and Information Technology today released the CD containing Text-To- Speech system (TTS) in

six Indian languages. These are Hindi, Marathi, Bangla, Telugu, Tamil & Malayalam He also launched web based Optical Character Recognition systems (OCR)

Chess competition for the blind in Delhi

Shri Anand Singh Smarak Khel evam Sanskritik Samiti is going to

organize a 3 days Chess Tournament for the Visually Impaired

participants at the Blind Relief Association, New Delhi on 7-9 October

2011.

Sony Ericsson CK15i Android Smartphone with QWERTY keypad | Specs, Features and Review

Sony Ericsson CK15i is an Android Phone to be launched by the company. This phone comes with full QWERTY keypad allows users for convenient typing of messages, especially for blind people.

Download Firefox 6.0.2

About Firefox

Firefox is free and open source web browser for Windows, Linux and Mac platforms. Firefox is created by Mozilla, and it is fast, secure and easy to use. Firefox is also accessible with screen readers.

Digital escort for VI

Times of India
Professor invents virtual eye for the blind
R Vasundara, TNN Aug 26, 2011, 02.22pm IST
CHENNAI: The days of the visually challenged groping their way with the aid of white canes may soon be over.

An accessibility survey for blind users

Taken from Official Google blog.

These days, we rely on the Internet to keep us informed and in touch, yet our experience of the web is filtered through the tools we use to access it. The devices and technologies we choose, and our decisions about when we upgrade those tools, can affect how we interact with the web and with whom we are able to communicate.

Firefox 3.6 series has been updated to version 3.6.21 – download

Firefox is free and open source web browser for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. Firefox is created by Mozilla and it is more secure, fast and easy to use application.

Firefox has updated to version 6.0.1 - Download

Firefox is free and open source web browser for Windows, Linux and Mac operating systems. Firefox is created by Mozilla and it is most secured, fast and easy to use programme.

IBPS Common Written Exam for Clerical Cadre Aug-2011

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS House, Post Box No.8587, Kandivali (East), Mumbai - 400101
IBPS conducts Written Exam for Clerical Cadre for the posts of Clerks.

IBPS, an autonomous body, has been authorised by the IBA and has received mandates from 19 Public Sector Banks to conduct the recruitment of Clerical Cadre posts twice in a year for their requirements.

Computer training program at Snehadeep trust

Snehadeep trust, a leading NGO, commences free computer training course 2011
for the persons with visually impaired

Basic computer Training program
The trust aims to conduct a basic computer training program in Bangalore
from September 2011.
Our main focus areas is to provide Free computer training for the
visually impaired.
This program helps The blind in their reading and education as well as
enables them in
Their employment and career opportunities.

Java runtime environment 1.7.0.0 released, Download link inside

Java software allows you to run applications called "applets" that are written in the Java programming language. These applets allow you to have a much
richer experience online than simply interacting with static HTML pages.

NAB Delhi invites online applications for Sanjay Tandan Memorial Scholarship (2011-12)

NAB Delhi invites online applications for Sanjay Tandan Memorial Scholarship (2011-12)
from students pursuing higher studies (graduation/post graduation).
Interested candidates who fulfill the eligibility criteria laid down below are requested to fill the prescribed form before 31st August 2011.

Copy files and folders faster with new Tera copy 2.2

TeraCopy is a compact program designed to copy and move files at the maximum possible speed in Windows platform with a lot of features. It replaces the default copy handler of Windows.

New version of Tapin radio portable 1.38 is available, download link inside

TapinRadio is an Internet Radio application. It has a simple and screen reader friendly interface. TapinRadio is a simple and reliable application

IBPS First Common Exam for Officers Management -Trainees for PSU Banks July-2011

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)
IBPS House, Post Box No.8587, Kandivali (East), Mumbai - 400101
IBPS, an autonomous body, has been authorised by the IBA and has received mandates from 19 Public Sector Banks to conduct the recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees posts twice in a year for their requirements.

Mobile Speak 5.5 for Symbian is now available! Support for Symbian Anna, Nokia E6 & X7

MobileSpeak is a popular screen reader application for Symbian mobiles. Code Factory is proud to announce a new version of Mobile Speak for Symbian,v5.5. Only three and a half months after the release of V5.0 at the SanDiego CSUN conference, the developers of the Spanish company are showing us that they are still strongly committed to Symbian.

Introducing Nokia C5-00 5MP – Enhanced C5

The Nokia c5-00 is a popular phone from Nokia. This Symbian handset's slim design and low price differ from other symbian handsets. 3G connectivity,

Download Firefox 5.0, Available in 11 Indian languages.

Firefox is free and open source web browser for Windows, Linux and Mac Operating systems, created by Mozilla. Firefox is fast, secure and easy to use browser. The latest Mozilla Firefox 5.0 is available in over 70 languages,

Nokia Promises Updates for Symbian till 2016

Since Nokia's Symbian platform made accessible by screen readers, Blind people around the world have been using smart phones with out barriors. Now, Nokia planned to stop the symbian and switch to Windows Phone 7.

Simple Steps to Defeating SPAM

Taken from other source.
GMail SPAM filter is fighting a losing battle. I am doing some ANTI-SPAM testing. For the past 4 months I have been very public with my Gmail email address,

Word web 6.5 Free download

WordWeb is a one-click English thesaurus and dictionary for Windows that can look up words in almost any program. It works off-line, but can also look up words in web references such as the Wikipedia encyclopedia. Features of the free version include:

Definitions and synonyms
Related words
5000 audio pronunciations
65 000 text pronunciations
150 000 root words
120 000 synonym sets
Look up words in almost any program

The software has a full dictionary and thesaurus for American, British, Canadian, Australian, Indian, and global English.
WordWeb is fully functional, but to use it you must satisfy the licensing conditions. All users may also buy WordWeb Pro.
WordWeb is screen reader friendly. Press ALT+L, Just type the word, press enter and press tab twice. You can view what you are looking for. Or get suggestions if you can’t see.
Download Word web 6.5

Radio Sure, Easy to use Internet Radio Software

Radio sure is easy to use and screen reader friendly Internet Radio application. Its simple interface allows users to enjoy over 17,000 radio stations all over the world.

Chromebooks by Google Announced

Google has announced Chrome OS based notebooks named Chromebook. Here I am sharing features and specifications of two models, first one from Samsung and second one from Acer including price, which is taken from other source. Also, you can see the accessibility

Mobile phones could be charged by the power of speech

For mobile phone users, a flat battery or a lost charger are among the frustrations of modern life.
Now new research promises a way to recharge phones using nothing but the power of the human voice.

Live online commentary for Kochi V Kolkata

Click below link for Live online commentary & full scorecard of Kochi Tuskers Kerala V Kolkata Knight Riders IPL Match. 

KTK v KKR-Live

Ubuntu 11.04 features & Download links

What's new in Ubuntu 11.04?

The release of Ubuntu 11.04 has seen the arrival of a new look and feel for Ubuntu. A whizzy, new launcher and dash, and a clever workspace manager are

some of the biggest changes. Take a look at what’s new and then feel free to choose between the classic and new desktop experiences at login.

UCO Bank IT Officer vacancy.

UCO BANK
Personnel Services Department, Head Office -2, 3-4, DD Block, Sector - 1,
Salt Lake, Kolkata - 700064.

UCO Bank advertisement for Information Technology (IT) Officer vacancy.
UCO Bank invites online applications from Indian Citizens