iBUG Mac-N-Talk

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Mac doesn't save passwords on sites like YouTube after updating to Tahoe;  how to drag and drop with VoiceOver compared to using the Trackpad; feedback to  new Mac users and participants on the class; Option-Up Arrow doesn't work right away  to go to the top of the email list; what are the key commands for page down,  specifically how to go down a page i...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:  troubleshooting Mac and printer connection problems; difficulty finding buttons  for screen sharing with Apple accessibility; how to turn off mouse pointer and Trackpad  when using VoiceOver; how to make sure the mouse cursor is out of the way; can you  mirror your iPhone to the Mac; anything comparable to Keyboard Help for learning Mac  commands; can you get a...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: what to look for when purchasing an external drive; thumb  drive where Windows files were copied is read only on Mac; when to  use VO-Space versus Enter; keyboard command alternatives to VoiceOver commands for accessing the shortcut menu; can VO-Shift- K always stay on; what is VO; can keyboard shortcuts replace VoiceOver; sometimes Caps lock doesn't work fo...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:  How to easily jump through and use the Mac Podcasts app; how accessible is  navigating around Garage Band for recording a presentation; is there a VO shortcut to  shut down the Mac;  tricks for shutting down and starting up your Mac; what are  thoughts on the necessity of shutting down the Mac; how to download a playlist in the  Music app; does anyone make use...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:  Advancing the Rotor doesn't work on the Mac;   Mac and braille display don't  connect over Bluetooth;   How to locate files on a Thumb drive in Mac Finder;   How to  share an iCloud Drive folder; Experiences with the new Zoom interface on Mac:   Original buttons for Mute/Unmute, Original Sound, and other controls do not appear;   Avoid trouble in Zoom p...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Experience updating to Tahoe; how to add an event to Calendar from Gmail website; can you use Trackpad independently of or in conjunction with VoiceOver for people  transitioning to using a screen reader; what Trackpad commands are available for  VoiceOver; how to generate better passwords; some websites do not like strong  passwords suggested by Safari; how to...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:   iBUG Mac Training class start date; what to do when Finder  is not responding after logging on;   How to keep USB-C AirPods Pro  from being treated as a wired Mac headset and still connected via  Bluetooth to iPhone while plugged into the Mac for charging; Zoom  Workplace layout differences between Windows and Mac; how to  select non-consecutive items in Finde...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:   Does MacBook Pro come with a case; Shortcut for completely shutting down the Mac so that it is not toggled on by  extraneous key presses or movement; Is the macOS 26 Tahoe  Reference Card from National Braille Press useful; where to find the  BRF copy of the  VoiceOver User Guide, and is it available in hard  copy braille; How to  move a file from Documents in...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: How to have emails not be automatically marked as read when arrowing through the message list; what does Inbox warning sign mean?; can't get out of Messages list; how to deal with Mail or Finder not responding or VoiceOver being sluggish; Amadeus not responding problem when using Right Arrow to fast forward; Mail freezes when using quick navigation keys to n...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:   How to resolve previous remapping of Control, Option, and Space to start using VoiceOver; no longer able to use context menu in Excel to rename sheets; difference between Action Menu when it says actions available and context menu; correct options are not given for Actions Menu when viewing Dropbox notifications; VO-N versus VO-O; using macOS Sonoma effectivel...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:  when using Messages, contacts on iPhone only show as phone numbers on Mac; best technique for using Mac keyboard where right side doesn't have Control key; best keyboard to work with all devices; reverb/echoey audio when using Farrago, Loopback, and Vocaster; good place to start learning VoiceOver commands; since Sequoia 15.6.1, Zoom links don't open an...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: how to select a Mac with optimal portability, storage, and processing power; suggestions for Mac training opportunities; potential benefits to Pages and spreadsheet apps on Mac when iPhone/iPad versions are clunky; advisability of using Mac Fuse with the Brailliant and uncertainty about operating Disk Utility; how to get VoiceOver focus on the incompatible fonts...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:   Amadeus Pro: trouble with keyboard shortcuts for editing and navigation; work around for Amadeus Pro: mouse pointer should follow VoiceOver  Cursor; how to take advantage of Send Later feature in the Mac Messages app; trying to set up an activity using different voices for different apps still uses default VoiceOver voice; best method for silencing unwanted sp...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: noticeable difference or things missing on a four-year-old Mac; difference between VoiceOver and JAWS and Mac and Windows; Mac keyboard layout differences; purpose of keys above six pack on Extended Apple keyboard for Windows; has interacting behavior changed on the Mac; how to copy files to the same drive from several locations; differences in keyboard commands...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:  How difficult or easy is it to switch to a Mac from Windows: advantages of using the Mac; Resources for learning VoiceOver on the Mac; can you tell Siri to turn VoiceOver on when booting up a new Mac; is VoiceOver as compatible with Mac as JAWS is with Windows; how to learn the Mac while listening to learning resources on the same or a different device; can you...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: How to capture audio from WhatsApp using Loopback; navigating among and reading messages in the Mac mail app; cannot find an installed app in the Applications folder but App Store says open rather than download; do TextEdit documents open in Duxbury on Mac; how to show file extensions; how to read an email that just says text; accessing the iBUG Mac Training vid...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Mac only charges to 80% and says charging on hold: how to fully charge battery; interacting with the list of messages in Mail and deleting doesn't automatically move to the next item; how to set up a Mac so opening the lid doesn't cause it to boot up automatically; how to apply headings in Pages and TextEdit; Loopback description; improvement in Rogue Amoeba pro...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen  Topics:  How to register for the Mac Training course; How to migrate a 12-year-old MacBook Pro to new M3 Mac; Caution against using Time Machine backup with Migration Assistant on a new computer;  Problems with Magic keyboard after going into System Settings > Keyboard: Left Arrow doesn't move back as expected in Amadeus Pro and Control key doesn't stop Voic...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen  Topics:  How to register for the Mac Training course; How to migrate a 12-year-old MacBook Pro to new M3 Mac; Caution against using Time Machine backup with Migration Assistant on a new computer;  Problems with Magic keyboard after going into System Settings > Keyboard: Left Arrow doesn't move back as expected in Amadeus Pro and Control key doesn't stop VoiceOver fr...

Facilitator: Chanelle Topics:  Getting acquainted with a Mac Laptop keyboard after being a PC user; considerations for purchasing an external keyboard; learning names and locations of keys via Keyboard Help; accessing the VoiceOver Quick Start Tutorial; purposes/uses for VoiceOver Commands help; online resources for learning keyboard commands; finding app-specific commands via the menu bar; how to...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Concern about not updating to Sequoia: what was email from RIM about; what is RIM (Remote Incident Manager); How to get signed up for the Mac class; How to activate Siri using the touch bar or keyboard; Is there a tone to let you know Siri is listening when you enable Hey Siri; Advantages of switching to a Mac in terms of VoiceOver and other accessibility featur...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Best Mac to purchase for the long-term; Differences between entry level MacBook Pro and other models; MacBook Pro doesn't speak when opening the lid; Advantages and disadvantages of having a password; What are Tab Groups in Dropbox and how to navigate them; How to get unstuck when navigating on the Mac in general; Problems moving through Mail messages list a...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics:   How to copy a link from an email and save it for future use; How to set up VoiceOver Preferences on a MacBook Air 2018; How to interact and select something in a table; Using the Trackpad two finger swipes to interact and uninteract; Should automatic updates be turned off; Printing an envelope with TextEdit; Demo: how to enable Reader on a webpage in Safari; H...

Facilitator: Chanelle Allen Topics: Working around quirks of the Mail Send Later feature; what to do when editing Word documents shared by others: compatibility in TextEdit and Pages; learning curve for Word on Mac: ribbon, footnotes, spellcheck, and keyboard commands; screen reader and PDF files on an older 2013 Mac; how to react to and delete messages in the Messages app; the m commands: menu ba...

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...