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Are you thinking about getting a Mac? Are you wondering if you will be able to learn the accessibility features of the Mac operating system on your own? Do you have issues or questions about using your Mac?
If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, then this free iBUG Mac-N-Talk training session on the accessibility features of the Mac OS and hardware is the place for you. iBUG Mac-N-Talk is facilitated by advanced iBUG member, Chanelle Allen.

Recorded live on the fourth Tuesday of the month, 7:00 to 8:30 PM Central Time.
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Episode #058 - May 28, 2024

Episode #058 - May 28, 2024

2024-05-3001:30:44

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: How to dismiss alerts that pop up when filling out web forms; caution when using suggested strong password on Southwest.com; why is one site more accessible in other browsers; how to enroll in the Mac Training class and find the YouTube channel; how to install Chrome; text replacement works in Chrome but not Safari; Amadeus Pro: how to set multiple markers in a file and see time between them; has anyone had success with Logic Pro on the Mac; is it possible to turn off Zoom alerts on the iPhone as you can on the Mac; use crown button on AirPods to mute microphone in Zoom on Mac; why is there no keyboard command to mute VoiceOver speech; how to create a mute command; what is the most efficient way to move through and fill out a form; preferences for when to use Quick Nav; how to access and change number formats for data in Numbers; use Control+F5 to move to and interact with the toolbar in any app; other useful Mac keyboard shortcuts and where they are found in System Settings; why does the Finder open on restart; latest macOS Sonoma bug: Finder always launches with the last window that was open before Mac restart; pressing the button twice on AirPods brings up Siri and does not mute or unmute microphone on Zoom; Mac Studio description: comparison to Mac Mini; best method for clearing RAM and shutting down; how to learn new commands and gestures without getting overwhelmed; resources, mindset, and strategies for learning the Mac.
Episode 57 - April 23, 2024

Episode 57 - April 23, 2024

2024-04-2401:30:17

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Can you purchase a Mac on Amazon; How to make an alias to a link in Safari; How to add or remove a widget with VoiceOver on Mac; can Jaws go on the Mac; How to get to Messages on a Mac; Why would you want a widget on the Mac; Differences between mac and iOS widgets; How do you write and format a resume on the Mac; VO command to determine font and formatting; Is there a way to fix a corrupted update file on the Mac; What is the process of installing an app from a website; Differences between PKG and DMG; How to deal with an app that doesn't seem to open (specific example is Pontes Media Downloader); What is the start speaking item in the edit menu in Pages; Difference between pressing arrow keys by themselves and using modifiers with arrows; Difference between information provided by VO commands vs keyboard commands; Shortcut for starting dictation; Proper method for ejecting removable media from the Mac; How to prevent message about drive not ejected completely when computer goes to sleep; VoiceOver freezes when opening the lid so the password click sound isn't heard; Why do option-m and option-s sometimes make beeping noise; Settings in power and battery options pertaining to drives.
Episode 56 - March 26, 2024

Episode 56 - March 26, 2024

2024-03-2801:31:22

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Using PC keyboard on Mac, what are the equivalents for Mac keys; Behavior of Mantis Braille display keys on Mac; Heading navigation in Pages with the rotor; How to check for software updates; Difference between New Folder and New Smart Folder in the file menu of the Notes app; Why does everyone not like Notes and is there something better; Use cases for Notes; How Notes are stored; Can't find Software Update in System Settings; VoiceOver stops when typing in TextEdit and Down Arrow only moves one word at a time; Trouble with Loopback and ACE (audio capture engine); Where do TextEdit documents reside by default; What is loopback; Problems with VoiceOver breaking up pronunciation of words in Notes app; How to do screen recording on the Mac; ; Syntax for sending an email to Apple accessibility; How to make a new folder; Why use TextEdit; Features of Drafts for Mac; How to use collab feature on Pages; How to pass the audio from the iPhone to the Mac; Sounds That Go Through when iPhone is connected to Mac QuickTime
Facilitator: Chanelle Topics: What is "Press Ok" actually, VO-K) in the practice area of the VoiceOver tutorial; Defining the VO modifier; first line or letter navigation; toggling quick key navigation and Quick Nav; What is Sonoma; inexplicable reason Mac Operating systems have names and iOS does not; ways of accessing the touch bar on a Mac and using function keys without the bar; how to turn on VoiceOver on touch bar Mac; Mac Calendar: setting up repeat occurrences for the correct date and custom repeat interval; how to answer a FaceTime call with VoiceOver; problems with single key navigation on the Mac; alternatives to VoiceOver navigation: Numpad Commander and Keyboard Commander; why people use external keyboards; reasons to use magic tap gesture or create a keyboard command to simulate it; how to create aliases for Zoom links; Zoom keyboard command to bring the main window in focus from anywhere; how to Transfer apps and layout from iPhone to Mac; Quick shortcuts for opening apps on Mac; apps and Services that Transfer over from iPhone; where to find things when the Desktop is blank; Mac lost contact with phone: how to get reconnected; how to shut down the Mac and the three shortcuts for entering menus with VoiceOver; would using the Help button provide information in Finder; explanation of the Help button in certain system dialogs such as System Settings and VoiceOver Utility; what is a collection: how you got there and how to get out; collections in the Messages app; can collections help with organization; password doesn't work after Mac update: try resetting VoiceOver with Command-F5; exporting and importing mailboxes; use a Mac as a secondary monitor for another Mac particularly for WhatsApp authentication with QR codes; keyboard shortcut to take a screenshot.
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Episode 49 - July 25, 2023

Episode 49 - July 25, 2023

2023-07-2701:29:42

Facilitator: Chanelle
Episode 48 - June 27, 2023

Episode 48 - June 27, 2023

2023-06-2801:31:35

Facilitator: Chanelle
Episode 47 - May 23, 2023

Episode 47 - May 23, 2023

2023-05-2701:35:53

Facilitator: Chanelle
Episode 46 - April 25, 2023

Episode 46 - April 25, 2023

2023-05-2701:31:07

Facilitator: Chanelle
Episode 45 - March 28, 2023

Episode 45 - March 28, 2023

2023-05-2701:29:50

Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
Facilitator: Chanelle
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