Total Mikah (Audio)

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May 25, 2025 Hands-On Tech 217: Migrating from Windows to Mac
On Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent helps Jim with an inquiry about transitioning from a Windows to a Mac machine and a question from Lance about UPS devices that can't communicate with a computer.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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23min
May 22, 2025Hands-On Apple 183: Getting the Most out of macOS Dictation
Unlock the power of your voice with macOS dictation! Mikah Sargent demonstrates how to transform your spoken words into written text anywhere on your Mac, complete with punctuation commands, formatting tricks, and even emoji support. This comprehensive guide walks you through enabling the feature and using advanced dictation commands you probably didn't know existed.
Enabling dictation in macOS - Access this feature through System Settings > Keyboard > Dictation, where you can choose language, microphone source, and set up keyboard shortcuts.

Auto-punctuation option - Let macOS intelligently add punctuation based on your speech patterns or manually dictate punctuation marks.

Voice punctuation commands - Mikah demonstrates speaking marks like "period," "comma," "question mark," "open quote," "close quote," and many others.

Typography symbols - Learn to dictate special characters including backslash, forward slash, ampersand, bullet points, and vertical bars.

Text formatting commands - Control your text with commands like "new line," "new paragraph," "tab key," "no space on/off," and "caps on/off."

Mathematical and currency symbols - Dictate special symbols including equal sign, greater/less than signs, and various currency symbols like dollar, euro, and yen.

Emoji dictation - Add expressions to your text by saying phrases like "smiley face emoji" or "sobbing emoji."

Intellectual property symbols - Easily add copyright (©), registered (®), and trademark (™) marks through dictation.

Troubleshooting tips - Mikah offers advice for when dictation isn't working as expected, including checking your language settings and internet connection.

Dictate messages and documents on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/use-dictation-mh40584/mac

Commands for dictating text on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/commands-for-dictating-text-on-mac-mh40695/15.0/mac/15.0

If Dictation on Mac doesn't work as expected - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/if-dictation-on-mac-doesnt-work-as-expected-mchlc480652b/15.0/mac/15.0

Host: Mikah Sargent

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17min
May 22, 2025iOS Today 753: Voice Tools
Discover powerful voice recording and transcription apps that can transform how you capture ideas, take notes, and create content on your Apple devices. Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore essential voice tools while sharing exciting news about CarPlay Ultra's debut in Aston Martin vehicles.
Voice Memos app - Built into iOS with live transcription capabilities, allowing users to record, edit, search transcripts, and enhance audio quality with features like silence skipping.

Just Press Record - Popular third-party app offering automatic transcription in multiple languages, customizable file formats, and the ability to share recordings as text, audio, or video.

Ferrite Recording Studio - Professional-grade podcast production tool for iPhone and iPad with multi-track editing, effects, automation, and advanced audio manipulation capabilities.

Otter - Voice transcription service that has evolved to include enterprise features like AI summaries, meeting integrations with Zoom and Teams, and action item extraction.

Notes app recording feature - Built-in audio recording in Apple's Notes app that synchronizes with typed or handwritten notes, providing searchable transcriptions.
News
CarPlay Ultra announced - Apple's next-generation car interface is debuting in Aston Martin vehicles with support for instrument clusters and customizable displays; coming soon to Hyundai, Kia, and Genesis. The new CarPlay Ultra works with devices as old as iPhone 12 running iOS 18.5, making the technology accessible to more users.
Shortcuts Corner
New Shortcuts features in iOS 18.4 - Latest update includes actions for Clock app (add/remove cities), Messages app (open specific conversations), and settings controls for various apps.

Safari settings shortcuts - New ability to toggle pop-up blocking, change search engines, and adjust tab behavior through shortcuts, allowing customized browser experiences.

Creating profiles - Using the new settings shortcuts to create pseudo-profiles for different contexts like work and personal use on iOS and iPadOS
App Caps
Partiful - Free event planning app with features like date polling, RSVP tracking, photo sharing, playlist integration, and "chip in" payment options for collecting money from attendees.

Moft Dynamic Folio - iPad case offering several viewing angles with innovative folding design, available for multiple iPad models and starting around $40.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

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57min
May 18, 2025 Hands-On Tech 216: Apple Watch Push Notifications
On this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah Sargent tackles a listener's question about Apple Watch connectivity options, specifically whether notifications can be received when the iPhone and Apple Watch are on separate Wi-Fi networks without cellular service.

Send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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13min
May 15, 2025Tech News Weekly 387: Android's New Design Language
Dan Moren joins Mikah Sargent this week! A quick preview of Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive ahead of Google I/O with CNET. If you received a 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email, you may be owed a settlement. Apple is finally rolling out its rebranded 'CarPlay Ultra', which was unveiled years ago. And the age of paranoia with deepfakes and scams.
Patrick Holland of CNET joins Mikah to talk about his first look into Android 16 and Material 3 Expressive's redesign, ahead of Google I/O on May 20th.

Mikah shares that if you received an email titled 'Lopez Voice Assistant,' don't delete it! You could be eligible for up to $100 as part of Apple's Siri settlement.

Dan Moren talks about Apple rolling out its 'CarPlay Ultra' that was unveiled three years ago, and the car brands supporting this new iteration of CarPlay.

And Mikah chats about a great Wired piece about the 'Age of Paranoia', which talks about AI-driven frauds and how more people are proactively verifying their online interactions.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Dan Moren

Guest: Patrick Holland

Download or subscribe to Tech News Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/tech-news-weekly.

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May 15, 2025Hands-On Apple 182: Magnifier Walkthrough
Discover the incredible power of Apple's Magnifier accessibility tool as Mikah Sargent provides a comprehensive walkthrough of this feature that's about to make its way to macOS. Far more than just a simple magnification tool, Magnifier offers a suite of detection capabilities that can help anyone better interact with their surroundings.
Activities feature - Mikah demonstrates how to create and save custom "Activities" that configure Magnifier for specific use cases with different controls and detection settings.

Detection capabilities - The detect feature can identify and describe scenes, people, furniture, doors, text, and even what you're pointing at with impressive accuracy.

Capture functionality - Users can take photos of text or objects to zoom in on them later or have the content read aloud through the reader option.

Customizable filters - Various color filters including black and white, red on black, yellow on black, and others help users with colorblindness or those who need specific contrast settings.

Advanced settings options - Mikah details the extensive settings that allow users to customize primary and secondary controls, detection preferences, and feedback methods.

Door detection features - The tool can outline doors and provide detailed information about their color, material, shape, handle position, and even whether they should be pushed or pulled.

People and furniture detection - Magnifier can detect people at various distances with changing audio cues as they get closer, and can identify furniture including whether it's occupied.

Point and speak functionality - Users can point at objects to have Magnifier identify and read text from that specific location.

Detect text around you and have it read out loud using Magnifier on iPhone - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/detect-text-read-loud-iph29dbe3fb6/ios

Host: Mikah Sargent

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22min
May 15, 2025iOS Today 752: Print Out Your Photos
Looking to transform your iPhone photos into tangible keepsakes? Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard explore various apps and services that help you print your digital photos in different formats, from traditional prints to magnets, books, and even wine glasses!
Social Print Studio - A versatile app offering various print options including photo magnets with water-resistant coating and classic square prints on archival paper

Mpix - Features integration with the Mac Photos app and offers a Print Club subscription

Google Photos Premium Print Series - $7/month for 10 4x6 prints that Google selects from your library, with option to have postcard-style backs for mailing

Shutterfly - Best for bulk printing and uniquely customized items like photo water bottles and wine glasses, though print quality may not be as high as other services

Boots Photo - The app for the UK pharmacy store, where users can obtain their printed pictures
Shortcuts Corner
A user named DiAnna requested help moving the last word of ebook filenames to the front, and Rosemary created a shortcut solution without using regular expressions!
App Caps
Rosemary's pick: Eco-Worthy 12-volt foldable solar panel (100W) - A portable, waterproof solar panel for camping that can recharge battery packs like Jackery, with adjustable angles and no magnetic connectors

Mikah's pick: Days - An event countdown app that creates customizable widgets for upcoming events with photo backgrounds, different font styles, and countdown formats that can display in days or hours

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Rosemary Orchard

Contact iOS Today at [email protected].

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22min
May 11, 2025 Hands-On Tech 215: PlayStation Controller on Windows
In this episode of Hands-On Tech, Mikah helps David use his PlayStation 3 controller on a Windows machine to play Windows Flight Simulator. Mikah also showcases a cool resource for viewing pictures and documentation for older technology!

Don't forget to send in your questions for Mikah to answer during the show! [email protected]

Host: Mikah Sargent

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12min
May 08, 2025Tech News Weekly 386: Netflix Update Aims To Keep You Watching
Amanda Silberling from TechCrunch joins Mikah Sargent this week! Spotify's latest update gives users more control over their listening experience. Students are using AI more widely to cheat. Microsoft's latest Surface devices still utilize Snapdragon X. And Netflix is rolling out a major UI redesign, which includes algorithmic changes and a TikTok-like feed.
Amanda talks about Spotify's rollout of its latest update, which utilizes AI-driven features, including enhanced playlists and "smart shuffle."

Mikah shares a New York Magazine article that highlights the increasing use of AI tools by students to complete assignments and the impact the reliance of these tools will have on students' critical thinking skills.

Brian Westover of PCMag joins Mikah to talk about Microsoft's latest Surface devices, including a 13-inch Surface Laptop and 12-inch Surface Pro tablet.

Mikah chats about Netflix rolling out a significant redesign of its user interface, incorporating algorithmic changes and a feed similar to TikTok, as a way to boost user engagement and keep users hooked in Netflix's ecosystem.

Hosts: Mikah Sargent and Amanda Silberling

Guest: Brian Westover

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1h 1min
May 08, 2025Hands-On Apple 181: Spotlight Search in macOS Sequoia
Unlock the Full Power of Spotlight Search in macOS Sequoia
Mikah Sargent takes you on a comprehensive tour of Spotlight, macOS Sequoia's built-in search powerhouse that does far more than just find files. Learn how to access, customize, and troubleshoot this essential Mac feature to boost your productivity.
Accessing Spotlight - Three different ways to open Spotlight: clicking the magnifying glass in the menu bar, using Command+Space keyboard shortcut, or pressing the dedicated Spotlight key (F4) on many Mac keyboards.

Search capabilities - Spotlight displays results organized by category including files, websites, images, music, and more, with indicators showing which results will take you to web sources.

Navigation tricks - Use arrow keys to move through results, double-click to open items, and hold down the Command key to reveal a file's location in Finder.

Settings searches - Search for system settings like "VoiceOver" to quickly access specific preference panes without navigating through menus.

Quick actions - Spotlight offers contextual actions for certain searches, like sending an email when you search for an email address.

File management - Drag files directly from Spotlight results to the desktop or Finder windows, and use "Search in Finder" for more specific file searches.

Calculations and conversions - Instantly perform math calculations, convert temperatures, currencies (like yen to USD), and measurements (feet to inches) right in the search field.

Time zone lookups - Quickly check local time in different cities around the world.

Customizing search categories - Control which categories appear in results by adjusting Spotlight preferences in System Settings.

Privacy options - Turn off Siri suggestions or disable location services to limit Spotlight's scope, and use Search Privacy settings to exclude specific folders or drives from searches.

Troubleshooting Spotlight - Fix problems by rebuilding the Spotlight index through a simple but effective technique involving temporarily excluding your entire hard drive.

Search for anything with Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/search-with-spotlight-mchlp1008/mac

Choose suggestion categories for Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/choose-suggestion-categories-for-spotlight-mchl3e00eae9/15.0/mac/15.0

Prevent Spotlight searches in files on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/prevent-spotlight-searches-in-files-mchl1bb43b84/15.0/mac/15.0

Turn off Siri Suggestions for Spotlight on Mac - Apple Support - https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/turn-off-siri-suggestions-for-spotlight-mchl62db64f5/15.0/mac/15.0#apdd1e1b05619144

These show notes have been truncated due to length. For the full show notes, visit https://twit.tv/shows/hands-on-apple/episodes/181

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