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Pearson testing accommodation horror stories
by Samuel Barnes 30 Aug '21

30 Aug '21

Has anyone else had a hellish time with Pearson VUE's ADA accommodations process? It's a nightmare to get through, and most of the time the stuff I am granted doesn't work. ZoomText usually freezes and requires an hour or more of troubleshooting by the proctors at the testing center. For one exam I just zoomed out and squinted for half the test because the screen wouldn't pan with the mouse. Some of my requests are ignored altogether, despite being spelled out in the approved accommodations. Every time I go for an exam, I ask to have the monitor pulled up to the edge of the desk. It's simple, just loosen the power and video cables, and release the kensington lock if it's there. But nobody ever does that. I usually have to hunch over the desk for two hours to see the screen. I've taken several cert exams (2 for A+, 2 for CCNA, Linux Essentials, Security+, and Cisco CyberOps), and only one of them has gone smoothly. For my second CCNA exam, I was scheduled to take the exam at 9:15 AM, and didn't leave until after 5 PM because they weren't prepared for ZoomText. For my A+, I had to file an incident report for both exams because they had similar issues that couldn't be resolved. Last year it took months to run through their little accommodations gauntlet, and once again my monitor request wasn't honored. I can't bring myself to start studying for another cert knowing that futile struggle lies at the end.

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windows server 2022 and enable audio with windows narrator
by Marvin Hunkin 24 Aug '21

24 Aug '21

Hi. Have you installed the official release of windows server 2022. And under a vm? If so, is audio enabled if you use says windows narrator. Has any one tried this. Thanks.

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Accessible network IP scanner?
by Steve Nutt 14 Aug '21

14 Aug '21

Hi all, Subject line says it all. Does anyone know of an accessible network IP scanner for a LAN? I'm looking for IP conflicts. I've tried AngryIP and Advanced IP Scanner, and they don't appear to be accessible. Thanks for any help. All the best Steve -- To subscribe to our News and Special Offers list, go to <https://www.comproom.co.uk/subscribe> https://www.comproom.co.uk/subscribe Computer Room Services 77 Exeter Close Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 4PW T: +44(0)1438-742286 M: +44(0)7956-334938 F: +44(0)1438-759589 E: <mailto:steve@comproom.co.uk> steve(a)comproom.co.uk W: <https://www.comproom.co.uk> https://www.comproom.co.uk

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new home network
by Chamandeep Singh Grover 10 Aug '21

10 Aug '21

Hi all, I am having some building work carried out at my house and since all the wiring is being redone, I wanted to take this opportunity to add a wired network. Essentially I am thinking to have a couple of connection points in each of the bedrooms on the 1ST floor and in the living and dining rooms as well as an office at the end of the garden. I am messaging here to get some guidance on accessibility of the network please. I have some basic networking knowledge and having discussed with some professionals, I have been advised to use patch panels, a central switch and ubiquiti wifi access points. In my family no one else deals with anything that relates to technology so I want to make sure that whatever I am having done is maintainable by myself in an accessible way. Does anyone have any experience with these access points and their admin panel accessibility? What are some other things I should be baring in mind to ensure an accessible and also an affective network? Perhaps the query isn't very clear above, but I'm basically looking for guidance on how to go about this and have a useful product at the end. Look forward to your replies. Kind regards, Chamandeep Singh Grover

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Z OS Mainframe
by Billy Irwin 12 Jul '21

12 Jul '21

Hi All, Just checking to see if anyone here has had experience with mainframes and emulation software like Humming Bird. If there is any tips and tricks, please share. Thanks, Billy

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java access bridge
by Isaac 16 Jun '21

16 Jun '21

Hi, can anyone tell me how to setup java access bridge for jaws and nvda and even windoweyes as I still run it on my machine. Thanks: Isaac

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Accessibility of Fortinet products
by Chris Nestrud 15 Jun '21

15 Jun '21

Anyone have any experience with accessibility of Fortinet products, particularly FortiAnalyzer or FortiManager? Using latest versions of JAWS and Chrome, I find many issues: clickable items not identified as such, unlabeled buttons, and tables not coded as tables, to name a few. I'd appreciate any tips from anyone who has had experience with this company or these products. Thanks, Chris

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start the audioservice with a batchfile in windows server 2003 vm
by Armin Moradi 01 Jun '21

01 Jun '21

Hello, i have seen heere years ago an email, with a command, how i start the audioservice in windows server 2003 Heere is the content: config winaudiosrv start=auto shutdown /r /t 00 The VM restarts, but no audio is playing, a sighted person seen, that it says bad command or so? Please tell me the right command. Regards Armin Moradi

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Accessible cloud PBX solution recommendations?
by Can Kırca 30 May '21

30 May '21

Hello, If I'm not wrong, this topic has been discussed before; however my search did not find any result. I used 3CX until now; however I have to setup a new solution. Basicly I need IVR/virtual operator and other known features. I have my own number and will connect it via sip. What do you recommend to manage in accessible way? I can deploy all linux based operating systems on cloud. Free solutions would be welcome. Thank you so much.

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Ubiquiti accessibility
by Ben Mustill-Rose 10 May '21

10 May '21

Hi all, Does anyone on the list use Ubiquiti devices? I'm looking to rebuild a network around a Dream Machine and a handful of 6 lite AP's but would appreciate any comments around the accessibility of the UI before I buy anything. I see Ubiquiti have a demo setup for people to play with before they buy, but I've also read about a new UI that's starting to ship so not sure if the demo is of the old or new one. Any thoughts most greatfully received. Cheers, Ben.

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