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