Techstravaganza Afternoons

Discussed topics Outlook for iOS email functionality Amanda demonstrated the basic features of the Outlook app on iOS, showing how to navigate through emails and use various functions. Copilot feature in Outlook The group attempted to test the “Draft with Copilot” AI feature in Outlook but encountered difficulties. Outlook Calendar functionality Palmer demonstrated how to […]

Discussed topics JAWS Basics Introduction Siena introduced JAWS (Job Access with Speech), a screen reader developed by Freedom Scientific (now Vespero). Desktop Navigation with JAWS Siena demonstrated various methods to navigate the desktop using JAWS. Virtual PC Cursor and JAWS Cursor Siena explained the different cursor modes in JAWS and their functions. Web Browsing with […]

Discussed topics VoiceOver rotor basics Siena provided a comprehensive overview of the rotor functionality in VoiceOver. Rotor items and functions Siena demonstrated various items available in the rotor and their functions. VoiceOver activities Siena explained how activities in VoiceOver allow for preset configurations. Customizing the rotor Siena demonstrated how to add or remove items from […]

Discussed topics Mac Finder introduction and basics Siena provided an overview of the Finder application on Mac computers. Finder keyboard shortcuts Siena walked through various keyboard shortcuts available in the Finder. File compression and zip files Siena demonstrated how to compress and decompress files using the Mac’s built-in zip functionality. Google Drive for cross-platform use […]

Apple Music Interface Navigation The session began with Siena demonstrating how to navigate the Apple Music interface using VoiceOver. Technical Issues with Audio Playback There were technical difficulties playing Apple Music audio through the screen sharing feature. Creating and Managing Playlists Siena demonstrated how to create playlists and add songs to them. Searching Within Your […]

Discussed topics Uber app setup and account creation Siena demonstrated how to download and set up the Uber app from scratch on an iPad. Safety features in Uber The group explored various safety features available in the Uber app, with particular focus on PIN verification, trusted contacts, and emergency settings. Service animal accommodations The group […]

Perplexity App Introduction and Setup Siena demonstrated how to install and set up the Perplexity app on an iPhone. Basic Search Functionality Siena demonstrated how to perform basic searches in Perplexity using a question about the Beatles song “Let It Be.” Follow-up Questions and Conversation Flow Siena demonstrated how to ask follow-up questions to create […]

Messages app layout changes in macOS 26 Siena demonstrated the new layout of the Messages app in macOS 26 Tahoe, highlighting significant changes from previous versions. Opening conversations in separate windows Siena demonstrated how to open multiple conversations in separate windows for easier management. Pinning conversations Siena demonstrated how to pin important conversations to keep […]

Urgent reminders in iOS 26 Siena demonstrated the new urgent reminders feature in iOS 26, showing how to mark reminders as urgent to ensure they trigger alarms even when focus modes are active. Creating and organizing reminder lists Siena demonstrated how to create and organize lists in the Reminders app to better categorize different types […]

Scheduling a Zoom meeting on iPhone Ali demonstrated the complete process of scheduling a Zoom meeting using the iPhone app Meeting controls and features Ali demonstrated various meeting controls and features available during a Zoom meeting AI Companion feature Discussion about Zoom’s AI Companion feature and its capabilities Personal Meeting ID vs. scheduled meetings Discussion […]