Steven Scott and Shaun Preece dive into hilarious and thought-provoking conversations about tipping culture, blind travel perks, mini PCs, accessible tech, and listener feedback. From cultural clashes over restaurant gratuities to testing smart canes and talking FS Reader, this episode balances humour and genuine insights for blind and tech-curious listeners.This episode is supported by Pneuma Solutions. Creators of accessible tools like Remote Incident Manager and Scribe. Get $20 off with code dt20 at https://pneumasolutions.com/ and enter to win a free subscription at doubletaponair.com/subscribe!In this episode, Steven and Shaun open the inbox and tackle a mix of listener emails and voice messages with their usual sharp wit. Highlights include a passionate debate on tipping customs while travelling in North America, reflections on cultural differences, and the unexpected social fallout of not leaving a tip. Listeners share experiences about free travel for blind passengers in Ireland and Scotland, mini PC setups for accessibility, and clever ideas for remote computing with braille displays. Anne-Marie offers hands-on advice for trying Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses, while Edwina gives a field report on the Glidance mobility device. The hosts also discuss WordPad nostalgia, coping with Microsoft Copilot, and an honest look at the accessibility of NVDA and Outlook. Relevant LinksBraille Sudoku Puzzles: https://s.seeinghands.org/sudoku Find Double Tap online: YouTube, Double Tap Website---Follow on:YouTube: https://www.doubletaponair.com/youtubeX (formerly Twitter): https://www.doubletaponair.com/xInstagram: https://www.doubletaponair.com/instagramTikTok: https://www.doubletaponair.com/tiktokThreads: https://www.doubletaponair.com/threadsFacebook: https://www.doubletaponair.com/facebookLinkedIn: https://www.doubletaponair.com/linkedin Subscribe to the Podcast:Apple: https://www.doubletaponair.com/appleSpotify: https://www.doubletaponair.com/spotifyRSS: https://www.doubletaponair.com/podcastiHeadRadio: https://www.doubletaponair.com/iheart About Double TapHosted by the insightful duo, Steven Scott and Shaun Preece, Double Tap is a treasure trove of information for anyone who's blind or partially sighted and has a passion for tech. Steven and Shaun not only demystify tech, but they also regularly feature interviews and welcome guests from the community, fostering an interactive and engaging environment. Tune in every day of the week, and you'll discover how technology can seamlessly integrate into your life, enhancing daily tasks and experiences, even if your sight is limited. "Double Tap" is a registered trademark of Double Tap Productions Inc. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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