Episode 84:US elections and voting systems, a miscellany of tech topics, new iPhone feedback and more

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Here are the topics covered in this episode, and the time in the file for each.   Intro,0:00 More comments on the US election and voting system,2:15 Why are so many people unwilling to wear masks?,20:32 Getting a US iTunes account when you're not in the US,29:50 Speech cutting out in Windows,34:14.288. This section makes reference to the Silenzio app for Windows. This link will download the executable file. In praise of the Blind Shell Classic,36:17 Looking for an accessible stand-alone Internet radio,38:59 Subscribing to SiriusXM Online outside the US,40:21 Talking smart oven,44:46 More technology memories,47:48 Problems with Zoom screen sharing,50:21 Controlling Lire storage,53:58 The good old podcast app for Windows question,56:02 Making the HumanWare Victor Reader StreamBluetooth-capable,57:36 Niche hobbies and accessibility,58:58 The old Blind Side Podcast Alexa skill,1:01:56 Our Apple Feedback Section begins with comments on Apple Music,1:04:02 iPhone SE battery life and handy shortcuts for managing your battery,1:06:48 SimpleNote cross-platform note taking app,1:13:47 What's causing all this iPhone verbosity?,1:15:20 Can't get VoiceOver to use the Siri voice on Apple Watch series 6,1:19:35 MFI hearing aids and the iPhone 12 range,1:22:13 Yea for new iPhones,1:26:33 DIY password management,1:32:16 Feedback on various past topics,1:36:08 More on the future of mobility,1:40:46 More misc feedback,1:45:22 Reading faster with a screen reader,1:48:44 Closing and contact info,1:50:45