Episode Description:
In this episode of Shaun of the Shed I'm talking about a new update to the popular screen reader NVDA. The update adds a new feature called the Addon Store. Addons, as the name suggests, are a way of adding extra features and functionality to your screen reader. For example, there are addon that make apps such as WhatsApp or Outlook more accessible or easier to navigate. Addons have been available for NVDA for a long time but the new Addon Store is a totally different way to manage them. I'll be showing you around the store and how to browse & add various add-ons to make your screen reader experience even more productive.

Key moments:

Shaun introduces a new feature of NVDA called the "NVDA add-on store" (2:00)

How to get NVDA from nvaccess.org (2:18)

Shaun demonstrates how to navigate the add-on store (2:46)

Shaun explains the concept of place markers and how they can be used to quickly navigate to specific locations on websites. (11:36)

How to restart NVDA for changes to take effect (15:10)

NVDA Download: https://www.nvaccess.org/download/

Keywords:
NVDA, Screen Reader, Windows, Mac, Computer, Assistive Tech, NVDA Screen Reader, NVDA Add-Ons

About Shaun of the Shed

Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.

Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.

You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform.

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