Welcome to today’s episode, featuring: 🖥️ Tabs, Time, and Techy Goodness! If you browse the web on a desktop or laptop, we’ve got tips, tools, and fun discoveries to make your online life smoother and more productive.
But before we dive into demos, we have two exciting announcements for our community! 🎉
📚 Join Our Virtual Library Event — June 11
Did you know you can borrow books from your local library without ever leaving home? You absolutely can, and we’re going to show you how! Join us on Thursday, June 11 at 8:00 PM Eastern for a free virtual event all about discovering the amazing digital resources your local library offers. We’ll talk about:
✨ Researching your local library
🎧 Accessing digital audiobooks and ebooks
📖 Supporting your library while expanding your reading options
🎤 Learning about library programs, guest speakers, and events
🤝 Reconnecting with the community during a fun virtual evening together
We’ve missed gathering with everyone and look forward to connecting again after so many months away. Be sure to register your free spot!
📰 Meet the Our Special Magazine Team — June 3
Kim also shares news about a special event for readers of the Our Special magazine from National Braille Press! Join Kim, NBP editor Natalie, and several columnists on Wednesday, June 3 at 8:00 PM ET for a virtual conversation open to both current and former subscribers. During this hour-long event, you’ll:
💬 Learn more about the magazine
🌸 Explore the women’s-interest topics it covers
🆕 Hear about a brand-new feature added this year
🗣️ Share your feedback and ideas for the magazine’s future
👋 Meet the people behind the publication
To attend, email editor at NBP dot org (replace with the @ sign and period and remove spaces), or check your inbox—and maybe your Spam folder too—for meeting details sent by Natalie last week.
🌐 HelloTabs Demo—Tame Your Browser Chaos
Next up, we explore a browser extension that may completely change how you manage tabs: HelloTabs. If your browser currently looks anything like Kim’s—dozens upon dozens of tabs open at once 😅—this tool could become your new best friend.
We demonstrate:
⚡ Jumping instantly between tabs with keyboard shortcuts
🧠 Smarter tab organization
🛠️ Customization and configuration options
⏳ Better time management while working and browsing
🎯 Faster navigation with less frustration
You’ll even hear Kim flying effortlessly from tab to tab like a browser wizard. 🪄 It’s available for Chromium-based browsers and Firefox alike.
🕒 Steve’s Clock Returns!
Speaking of time management, Chris introduces an old favorite: Steve’s Clock. This classic talking clock application for Windows may be old-school, but it still delivers plenty of charm and usefulness.
In this demo, you’ll learn:
🗣️ How the talking clock works
⚙️ Ways to configure announcements and settings
💻 How it fits into a modern Windows workflow
⌚ Why talking clocks are still surprisingly delightful
Yes… it really was “a great time had by all.” we couldn’t resist the pun. 😄
❤️ Thanks for Listening!
As always, thank you so much for spending your precious time with us. We appreciate every listen. 🌞 We’ll see you in June!
