http://www.vitechpodcast.com VITech: Technology Discussion with the Blind in Mind, generally published every Sunday at 19:00 GMT (3:00 PM Eastern, 12:00 PM Pacific) is a podcast about technology for the blind. However, it differs from many similar podcasts and radio shows as it concentrates on discussion, comparison and opinion. All of our panelists are knowledgeable about technology; indeed, some of them possess highly recognised qualifications in certain areas, such as Hardware Maintanence, Software Development and Technical Support. Most of our panelists are also blind and have used or experienced the topics being discussed, so their shared opinions are rellevent. en-uk 2007 - 2008 the VITech Team feedback@vitechpodcast.com webmaster@vitechpodcast.com Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:23:33 CDT Fri, 04 Jul 2008 09:23:33 CDT Blindness Technology Discussion VITech RSS/Podcast Generator http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification 0 PG VITech Team VITech support@vitechpodcast.com Come join us as we celebrate our first birthday by reminiscing about our past year and bringing you some outtakes from some of our early episodes. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Outtakes, Part 1 Sun, 01 Jun 2008 14:27:50 CDT VITech Outtakes, Part 1 Mobeen, Matthew, Brandon, Aedan, Wayne, Andrew and Jamie Come join us as we celebrate our first birthday by reminiscing about our past year and bringing you some outtakes from some of our early episodes. 50002523 We discover the many uses of the Domain Name System. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled DNS Wed, 28 May 2008 19:01:00 CDT VITech DNS Brandon, Matthew and James We discover the many uses of the Domain Name System. 28020535 Some hardware digital recorders are described and compared. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Digital Recorders Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:56 CDT VITech Digital Recorders Aedan, Matthew, Orhan and Brandon Some hardware digital recorders are described and compared. 14788626 The panel talk about some of the more popular sound editors in the blind community. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Sound Editors Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:52 CDT VITech Sound Editors Brandon, Matthew and Mark The panel talk about some of the more popular sound editors in the blind community. 16657426 The panel talk about various programs that extract and create archives and discuss the various formats in use today. We also here an exciting VITech announcement. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Archives Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:49 CDT VITech Archives Matthew, Brandon and James The panel talk about various programs that extract and create archives and discuss the various formats in use today. We also here an exciting VITech announcement. 16575506 We learn about ripping and burning CDs and some other related topics. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled CD Ripping and Burning Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:45 CDT VITech CD Ripping and Burning Matthew, Brandon and James We learn about ripping and burning CDs and some other related topics. 25387758 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=32_torrenting We learn about the concepts behind the Bittorrent protocol and how it is used today. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Torrenting http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=32_torrenting Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:41 CDT VITech Torrenting Aedan, Mobeen, Matthew and Brandon We learn about the concepts behind the Bittorrent protocol and how it is used today. 19090706 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=31_stream_ripping_recording We hear about some applications designed to record streaming audio. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Stream Ripping and Recording http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=31_stream_ripping_recording Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:37 CDT VITech Stream Ripping and Recording Brandon and Orhan We hear about some applications designed to record streaming audio. 11527552 As we start to get used to the change to Daylight Saving Time, the panel tell us about several useful applications related to time. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Time Software Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:33 CDT VITech Time Software Matthew, Brandon and James As we start to get used to the change to Daylight Saving Time, the panel tell us about several useful applications related to time. 16394057 After defining the term "Media Player", the panel talk about several of them, including some which are more unknown. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Media Players Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:29 CDT VITech Media Players Brandon, Matthew and James After defining the term "Media Player", the panel talk about several of them, including some which are more unknown. 13750126 The panel talk about a variety of free applications which can be ran from a USB thumb drive. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Portable Applications Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:25 CDT VITech Portable Applications Mobeen, Mark, Aedan and Matthew The panel talk about a variety of free applications which can be ran from a USB thumb drive. 28789760 The panel continue their discussion about broadcasting over the Internet, this time concentrating on the server software and starting your own station. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Internet Broadcasting, Part 2 Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:21 CDT VITech Internet Broadcasting, Part 2 Matthew and Brandon The panel continue their discussion about broadcasting over the Internet, this time concentrating on the server software and starting your own station. 18418469 The panel talk about broadcasting over the Internet, concentrating on the software used to broadcast. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Internet Broadcasting, Part 1 Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:17 CDT VITech Internet Broadcasting, Part 1 Matthew, Jared and Brandon The panel talk about broadcasting over the Internet, concentrating on the software used to broadcast. 22082011 After differentiating between a text editor and a word processor, the panel talk about a variety of text editing and word processing applications. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Text Editors and Word Processors Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:13 CDT VITech Text Editors and Word Processors Brandon, Aedan and Matthew After differentiating between a text editor and a word processor, the panel talk about a variety of text editing and word processing applications. 17150354 The panel compare forums and lists by sharing their personal experiences. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Forums and Lists Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:09 CDT VITech Forums and Lists Aedan, Brandon, Matthew and Jared The panel compare forums and lists by sharing their personal experiences. 21613897 The panel discuss technology as it was, as it is and as it could be. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Technology of the Past and Future Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:05 CDT VITech Technology of the Past and Future Mobeen, Brandon, Aedan and Matthew The panel discuss technology as it was, as it is and as it could be. 39102226 The panel talk about a variety of gadgets which may be suitable as Christmas presents. Please note: this episode contains language and subject matter which some listeners may find offensive; any opinion expressed in this episode is not the opinion of VITech: it is the opinion of the individual who expressed it. Under no circumstance shall VITech be held accountable for any offense taken. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Gadgets Wed, 28 May 2008 19:00:01 CDT VITech Gadgets Mobeen, Brandon, Aedan and Matthew The panel talk about a variety of gadgets which may be suitable as Christmas presents. Please note: this episode contains language and subject matter which some listeners may find offensive; any opinion expressed in this episode is not the opinion of VITech: it is the opinion of the individual who expressed it. Under no circumstance shall VITech be held accountable for any offense taken. 17481198 The panel explain how they celebrate Christmas and describe what presents they would like to receive. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Christmas Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:57 CDT VITech Christmas Aedan, Matthew and Brandon The panel explain how they celebrate Christmas and describe what presents they would like to receive. 20447689 The panel define some characteristics of good and bad websites and describe some websites they find useful. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Websites Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:53 CDT VITech Websites Aedan, Matthew and Brandon The panel define some characteristics of good and bad websites and describe some websites they find useful. 22471735 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=19_social_networking The panel introduce the concepts behind social networking and describe some social networking websites they use. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Social Networking http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=19_social_networking Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:50 CDT VITech Social Networking Brandon, Mark and Matthew The panel introduce the concepts behind social networking and describe some social networking websites they use. 16276718 We hear about several applications designed to fecilitate instentaneous communication via the Internet. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Internet Chat Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:46 CDT VITech Internet Chat Aedan, Brandon and Matthew We hear about several applications designed to fecilitate instentaneous communication via the Internet. 23646903 The panel explain and compare several network-related products and give some home networking advice. Please Note: some technical problems were experienced at certain points during the recording of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Home Networking Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:42 CDT VITech Home Networking Mobeen, Matthew, Aedan and Brandon The panel explain and compare several network-related products and give some home networking advice. Please Note: some technical problems were experienced at certain points during the recording of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. 23891566 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=16_rss_and_podcasting RSS and Podcasting are explained and some clients are compared. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled RSS and Podcasting http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=16_rss_and_podcasting Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:38 CDT VITech RSS and Podcasting Aedan, Matthew and Brandon RSS and Podcasting are explained and some clients are compared. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. 18626560 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=15_blogging We hear about a new US service for listening to VITech via the telephone, after which Blogging is explained and some blogging websites are compared. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Blogging http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=15_blogging Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:34 CDT VITech Blogging Matthew, Mark and Brandon We hear about a new US service for listening to VITech via the telephone, after which Blogging is explained and some blogging websites are compared. 18912000 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=14_the_icon After an announcement about a public broadcast of VITech, we hear a review of the Icon from Levelstar. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled The Icon http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=14_the_icon Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:30 CDT VITech The Icon Matthew, Aedan and Brandon After an announcement about a public broadcast of VITech, we hear a review of the Icon from Levelstar. 19466057 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=13_web_hosting The panel explain the features of a typical web hosting package and give examples of sites they have used. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording the first half of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Web Hosting http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=13_web_hosting Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:26 CDT VITech Web Hosting Matthew, Brandon and Adam The panel explain the features of a typical web hosting package and give examples of sites they have used. Please Note: technical problems were experienced whilst recording the first half of this episode, we appologise for any inconvenience. 14006491 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=12_ftp The panel explain FTP and talk about some clients and servers they have used. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled FTP http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=12_ftp Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:22 CDT VITech FTP Matthew, Aedan and Brandon The panel explain FTP and talk about some clients and servers they have used. 26025509 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=11_web_browsers_email_clients_download_managers The panel talk about several applications for browsing the Internet, sending and receiving E-Mail and downloading files. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Web Browsers, E-Mail Clients and Download Managers http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=11_web_browsers_email_clients_download_managers Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:18 CDT VITech Web Browsers, E-Mail Clients and Download Managers Matthew, Mobeen, Brandon and Mark The panel talk about several applications for browsing the Internet, sending and receiving E-Mail and downloading files. 23611611 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=10_icc_part_2 We launch our Google Group and continue the discussion from last week about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and the opinions of some younger blind people. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled ICC, Part 2 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=10_icc_part_2 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:14 CDT VITech ICC, Part 2 Matthew, Adam H, Michael, James, Adam T and Puja We launch our Google Group and continue the discussion from last week about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and the opinions of some younger blind people. 18932846 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=09_icc_part_1 We learn about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and hear the opinions of some younger blind people. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled ICC, Part 1 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=09_icc_part_1 Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:10 CDT VITech ICC, Part 1 Matthew, Adam H, Puja, Adam T, James, Michael and Nadine We learn about the International Camp on Communication and Computers and hear the opinions of some younger blind people. 16372480 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=08_file_sharing A discussion of several file sharing applications follows an important VITech status update. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled File Sharing http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=08_file_sharing Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:06 CDT VITech File Sharing Mobeen, Brandon and Aedan A discussion of several file sharing applications follows an important VITech status update. 18035382 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=07_symbian After an update on VITech's technical standard and episode publication, the panel discuss a number of Symbian applications. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Symbian Applications http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=07_symbian Wed, 28 May 2008 18:59:02 CDT VITech Symbian Applications Matthew, Mobeen and Rich After an update on VITech's technical standard and episode publication, the panel discuss a number of Symbian applications. 19767405 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=06_internet_security Some updates preceed this week's episode which concentrates on comparing a number of Internet Security suites. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Internet Security http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=06_internet_security Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:58 CDT VITech Internet Security Mobeen, Matthew, Aedan and Brandon Some updates preceed this week's episode which concentrates on comparing a number of Internet Security suites. 21888366 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=05_radio After some updates on the VITech website, the panel discuss different flavours of modern radio. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Modern Radio http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=05_radio Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:55 CDT VITech Modern Radio Mobeen, Matthew, Wayne, Brandon and Jamie After some updates on the VITech website, the panel discuss different flavours of modern radio. 20432640 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=04_document_conversion We hear an interview with Mark from Spoken Text about his company, followed by reviews of similar desktop applications. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Converting Documents to Audio http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=04_document_conversion Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:51 CDT VITech Converting Documents to Audio Mobeen, Mark, Wayne and Aedan We hear an interview with Mark from Spoken Text about his company, followed by reviews of similar desktop applications. 11535177 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=03_note_taker_pda After hearing a VITech website update, the panel discuss some of the different note takers and personal digital assistants that are accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted people. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Note Takers and Personal Digital Assistants http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=03_note_taker_pda Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:47 CDT VITech Note Takers and Personal Digital Assistants Mobeen, Matthew, Andrew, Aedan and Brandon After hearing a VITech website update, the panel discuss some of the different note takers and personal digital assistants that are accessible to Blind and Partially Sighted people. 24379794 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=02_mp3_player_recorder We hear about a variety of MP3 players and a short review of the Spoken Network. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled MP3 Players and Recorders http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=02_mp3_player_recorder Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:43 CDT VITech MP3 Players and Recorders Mobeen, Sean, Matthew, Brandon, Wayne and Aedan We hear about a variety of MP3 players and a short review of the Spoken Network. 21138834 http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=01_ms_vs_google In this, the inaugural edition of VITech, the panel compare and contrast the many services offered by Microsoft and Google. feedback@vitechpodcast.com Blindness Technology Discussion http://www.vitechpodcast.com/contact.php?recipient=feedback&subject=Comments about episode entitled Microsoft Vs. Google http://www.vitechpodcast.com/viewnotes.php?file=01_ms_vs_google Wed, 28 May 2008 18:58:39 CDT VITech Microsoft Vs. Google Mobeen, Wayne, Aedan and Brandon In this, the inaugural edition of VITech, the panel compare and contrast the many services offered by Microsoft and Google. 18786926