Mystic Access Podcast

In this episode Chris and Kim remind users of the Free event on the mac coming up on the 24th of the month. Next we use RIM to show how easy it is to connect and receive remote help. Finally we discuss Glide from glidance.io. The post Waiting To Get Activated appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

This episode offers an upcoming class announcement, a castle interview, a fun demo, and more. Let’s dive in! First, Chris provides an update on the pathfinder cane tip. He loves it, but there’s one important thing you must know before you buy. Listen to learn more. Next, Kim demos the Merlin bird identification app. This free app is available for iOS and Android, and helps you identify...

This episode features are pre-sunrise porch ambiance as we share about a variety of topics. You’ll hear about everything from bees, to crows, to raindrops–and a lot of crickets. So, get ready for the sounds and subjects of this crazy conversation. Chris begins by sharing about his unfortunate run-in with a tiny winged critter. Has anything like this happene to you? We next discuss a ve...

Today’s jam-packed episode starts out with some slightly different sounds. That’s because we got some awesome new headsets to use for work in general and podcasting specifically. We discuss why we got these, what you receive, and the many reasons we like them so much. Chris also does an amazing demo to show you just how much noise they can cancel out. Interested in getting a set for yo...

If you’ve been with us for any length of time Chris’s love for robot vacuums will be no secret to you. Those who listened to our last episode will know that we’re spending time at our summer home. Can you guess what that means? Yes, it was time to adopt a new robot. Today’s episode talks about that journey. I don’t want to give too much away here, but we do discuss tw...

Welcome to our first front porch edition of 2024, with more to come. Hope you enjoy the added natural ambiances. In this episode we talk about what goes into making a simi-permanent move. We aren’t talking about a one or two week vacation here. What happens if you need to re-settle in a place far from home for a month or more? What goes into planning, preparing, packing, and transitioning in...

We have a lot of fun demos and updates to share in this episode. First, we continue our discussion of the Windmill fan we set up and demoed in the previous episode. We show you how it works with Alexa and Google and share our thoughts after using it for a couple weeks. Our fan wasn’t the only purchase we recently made to bring more comfort to our home sweet home. We also bought a Levoit air...

In this episode Chris and Kim demonstrate the Windmill desk fan and why they think it is special. Next they show how they unlocked their bathroom door without the key as it is gone forever. They use the Interior Door Emergency Key purchased from Amazon. finally they demonstrate the Hearkent Atomic Talking Clock . It has 5 alarms and you can switch between voices. Please note, the links above are a...

Kim and Chris discuss the trouble they have been having over the past month or so where some devices wouldn’t play the podcast. The post Important Minisode Please Share With Alexa And BlindShell Listeners appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this episode Chris and Kim give travel tips to enjoy the season. Next Kim gives a demo of We Are Wild , a site that sells body wash and other beauty products. Finally there is a demo of Be My AI from BeMyEyes.com Thank you for being a podcast listener. The post Flying Out Via Priceline appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

In this shorter episode of the podcast, we have two topics. the first topic is about the Turtleback LV site. This is where we can find the former Executive Products cases for accessible devices. We next talk about Mobile plans such as Visible and US Mobile . Should you go to an annual plan, what are the pros and cons. Thank you for being a podcast listener. The post Always Going South appeared fir...

This episode is packed with demos we hope you’ll enjoy. Links included in this post are our affiliate links; if you make a purchase from them, we’ll receive a small commission. We never recommend items we don’t use and love ourselves. If we sound a little different today, there’s a good reason. We bought some inexpensive but very nice-sounding microphones from LEVN to use a...

We begin this episode with some accidental comedy. We mention a topic nobody wants to talk about at all… taxes. While we don’t discuss them in detail in this episode, you can learn more about accessible tax/financial software and apps in this podcast episode. Did you get to enjoy the solar eclipse from your location? While there was a lot more cloud cover here than in many other places...

Welcome to the podcast. This episode contains two very different topics, and we hope one or both will be of interest to you. First, though, we want to thank those who attended our free virtual event on getting comfortable with computers. We’re grateful for the questions you shared to help make our presentation more helpful for you, the listeners. If you weren’t able to attend live, no...

Today’s episode is packed with updates, a demo we hope you’ll enjoy, and the chance to *finally* hang out with us later this month. Yes, at last, we’re having another free event! This time we’re discussing computers. whether you’re buying one, procrastinating about buying one, or just confused on terminology, we hope to make this a fun and informative event with lots...

This episode begins with a discussion of online chats. Many of you may remember when chatting with customer service or technical support online was a daunting if not impossible experience. Fortunately, this is no longer the case, as chat software is so much more accessible than it was even a few years ago. We talk about a few recent experiences we’ve had working with online chat software and...

We begin this episode by updating you on Kim’s progress with her iPhone 14 Pro. Learn how she feels about it after several weeks of constant use, the surprising features she now enjoys, and whether she misses anything about her old iPhone SE. Find out her tricks for conquering Face ID and the home and app switcher gestures. We expand the discussion to talk about the Actions button on the iPh...

We begin by thanking those of you who have purchased our newest product since its release. We think this information on how to protect yourself from scams is so important, and we’re so happy you’re enjoying learning more about this subject. To learn more about this audio documentation please visit this page. Have you ever browsed Ebay for your assistive technology needs? How’d th...

We’re excited to begin this episode by announcing that our first product of the year has been released! Staying Safe from Scams is a three and a half hour overview of the scams you may encounter, tactics scammers use to fool you, and how to prevent yourself from being scammed. We cover email, snail mail, website, phone, text, and romance scams. You’ll also learn about web tools and oth...

In this episode, we discuss Kim’s first empressions of Face ID and having a phone without a home button. We also discuss Uber and Lyft and why we prefer one over the other at this current time. The post Fancy New Camera appeared first on Mystic Access Podcast .

Welcome to our final podcast of 2023. How is that even possible? We begin by sharing about Kim’s Christmas present from Chris; the Soundcore Frames Bluetooth glasses by Anker. We discuss pairing and connecting, and Kim plays some music and shares how to use the touch controls. You also get to hear the phone call quality when using the glasses. Activate this link to purchase a pair of Soundco...

Looking for that last-minute stocking stuffer or perfect present? In this episode we’re making our list and checking it twice. No, we aren’t necessarily Santa’s helpers, but we discuss several items we’ve purchased during the past year that we think may make great gifts for your friends, family members, or maybe even for you! Products range from software and electronics to...

Welcome to the 300th episode of the Mystic Access podcast! Wow! We begin by delving into a little of the podcast’s history, Kim’s involvement, and how excited we are to have hit this very cool milestone. We also thank everyone who attended our day-after-Thanksgiving open house! It was awesome, as always. If you missed this one, we’ll be doing it again next year, as well as anothe...

Welcome to our annual food edition! Our friend and former co-host Lisa Salinger joins us to share in all things delicious. Get ready for fun, laughter, and easy recipes to love both during the holiday season and throughout the year. All recipes can be found below. First, though, a couple quick event-related announcements. Our phone comparison event is being made available as a download rather than...

Happy Halloween, everyone. To finish off the spooky season, we reminisce about favorite costumes from our pasts, fond Halloween memories, and Halloween mishaps. We bet this segment brings back fun memories for you, too. If you enjoyed our discussion of the Kapsys smart Vision 3 phone last week, don’t forget we’re having a free event comparing multiple accessible cell phone options. It&...