Community Unmuted - 3 May

Show Notes: Community Unmuted – May 3, 2025 In this lively edition of Community Unmuted, Michael and Marty field tech questions, share helpful tips, and have a little fun along the way. Liz kicks things off with the question of the day: Do you edit your dictations before or after you send them—or at all? Listener responses range from careful proofreaders to those who just hit send and move on. Highlights from this episode: Dictation Habits: Community members share their approach to dictation, editing, and predictive text settings. Outlook Troubleshooting: We help callers navigate missing Trash folders, sync issues, and switching between Classic and New Outlook. BlindShell Tips: Bobby offers a clever workaround for mixers that don’t support loopback, and Adrian encourages folks to submit demos for the Shell Phone Show. Mac and Downloads Confusion: Several questions about installing apps on a Mac, organizing Downloads, and understanding file behavior are answered with step-by-step advice. JAWS Volume Shortcut: Learn how to adjust JAWS or system volume using layered keystrokes. AirPods Pro Issue: Petra's left AirPod starts making odd sounds—firmware and power tips are shared. GarageBand & MIDI Cables: Rachel asks about connecting a Yamaha keyboard to an iPad using GarageBand. Kindle Accessibility: Vanessa asks about Kindle book compatibility with VoiceOver. RSS Reader on BlindShell: Bobby brings up the new RSS Reader app and what it’s actually used for. Episode Extras: Mention of recent Unmute podcasts like Digital Bytes and At Your Fingertips: Braille Fidgets Shoutout to Matt Geek Gab Meta smart glasses usage questions Tech humor, community warmth, and lots of practical advice Links & Contact: Explore more at: unmute.show Got a question, tip, or demo idea? Email: [email protected] Want me to prep social posts for this too? Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/3a38721f-0937-44b7-83be-2e2fb5205533 This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript