PODCAST · technology
Techstravaganza
by Ali Moosa, Macara Slobodian, and Siena Trigiani
Where the hosts come together to learn and Teach all things technology
Episodes
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Finding Deals and Creating a Shopping List on the Flip App, Wednesday, Oct 14, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a Techstravaganza workshop held on Wednesday, October 14th, 2026, focused on demonstrating the Flip app for finding grocery and retail deals. Siena walked participants through core Flip features: browsing flyers by store and category, clipping deals, building a...
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Google Meet Refresher, Wednesday, Oct 7, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a Techstravaganza Afternoon Workshop focused on demonstrating how to use Google Meet as the group prepares to transition from Zoom to Google Meet on November 4th. Siena Trigiani led a live tutorial covering how to install Google Meet as a Progressive Web App (PWA) on...
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iCatcher, An Accessible, Customizable Podcast Player for iPhone & iPad, Wednesday, Sept 30, 2026
iCatcher podcast app navigation and search features Aliasgar Moosa demonstrated podcast search functionality and subscription management within iCatcher. Aliasgar Moosa reviewed list filtering options by status and specific categories like hockey. Aliasgar Moosa demonstrated batch deletion…
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Introducing the Mantis Q40, Not Just a Braille Display and Keyboard, Wednesday, Sept 16, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a Techstravaganza tutorial focused on the Humanware Mantis Q40 braille display, hosted by Siena with co-presenter Amanda. Amanda covered the standalone features and menu overview of the Mantis Q40. Siena demonstrated the physical layout, keyboard shortcuts, editor,...
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Introduction to the Meta Glasses, Wednesday, Sept 9, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a live demonstration of Ray-Ban Meta Glasses (Skylar model, Gen 1) for accessibility purposes, hosted by Siena and Ali as part of Techstravaganza Afternoons (September 9, 2026). Meta Glasses were demonstrated for reading gift cards, restaurant menus, product manuals,...
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Productivity and Creativity with AI, Wednesday, Sept 2, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a live workshop under the "Techstravaganza" series, focused on AI tools for productivity and creativity, hosted by Siena and Ali. Three AI assistants were compared: Google Gemini, ChatGPT, and Perplexity, across tasks including PDF text extraction, document...
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An Overview of TalkBack, (Android's Built in Screen Reader), Wednesday, August 26, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a Textravaganza afternoon workshop held on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, focused on Android accessibility using TalkBack. Siena led a hands-on tutorial demonstrating TalkBack navigation, gestures, app management, and text-to-speech settings on a Motorola Moto G 5G...
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Reading, Writing and Managing Emails in the Mail App on the Mac, Wednesday, August 19, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a tutorial on using the Native Mail app on Mac with VoiceOver, held on Wednesday, August 19, 2026. Topics covered included adding/removing email accounts, reading and navigating messages, composing, replying, forwarding, and attaching files. A notable discussion…
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Introduction to Humanware's Brailliant BI40X Braille Display, Wednesday, August 12, 2026
Key Takeaways The session was a Techstravaganza workshop held on Wednesday, August 12th, 2026, focused on demonstrating the Humanware Brailliant BI40X braille display. Ali Moosa demonstrated how to switch between connected devices, navigate the device menu, and explore settings including speech…
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Setting the iPhone to Factory Reset (Part 1), Wednesday, August 5, 2026
The session was a "Techstravaganza" workshop focused on iPhone troubleshooting and factory reset procedures, hosted by Siena and Ali. A bug in iOS 27 Beta was identified where VoiceOver activities revert to the default "Samantha Compact" voice instead of the user-set "Alex" voice. The recovery…
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Navigating in The Dock and in The Finder on the Mac, Wednesday, July 29, 2026
The session was a live tutorial held on July 29, 2026, focused on using the Mac Finder and Dock with VoiceOver accessibility. Siena demonstrated how to navigate the Dock, add and remove applications, use keyboard shortcuts, and manage files and folders within the Finder. Participants asked...
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Adding Email Addresses & Phone Numbers to New/Existing Contacts on iPhone, Wednesday, July 22, 2026
The session was a Techstravaganza workshop held on July 22, 2026, focused on using the iOS Mail app to add email addresses and phone numbers to contacts. Siena demonstrated step-by-step how to add a sender's email address to a new or existing contact directly from the Mail app on iPhone. Ali…
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Navigating the Home Screen and Other Odds and Ends, Wednesday, July 15, 2026
* The session was a Techstravaganza tutorial held on July 15, 2026, focused on navigating the iPhone home screen using VoiceOver accessibility features. * Topics covered included opening and closing apps, navigating the App Switcher, using the Control Center and Notification Center, moving apps...
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Goodreads Tutorial, Wednesday, July 8, 2026
* The session was a Techstravaganza workshop held on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, focused on a tutorial of the Goodreads app using VoiceOver on iPhone 15. * Siena led a comprehensive walkthrough of Goodreads, covering the Home tab, My Books tab, Discover tab, Notifications, account creation, and…
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Gmail on the iPhone and Web Revisited, Friday, July, 3, 2026
Workshop Introduction: Gmail Native App on iPhone Ali formally opened the Techstravaganza Extra session, introducing the topic as a tutorial on the Gmail native app for iPhone. He outlined the session’s goals. Gmail App: Navigation Menu and Labels Ali demonstrated the Gmail app’s navigation menu,...
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Libby – Access Your Local Public Library Online, Thursday, July 2, 2026
Libby App Tutorial — Obtaining a Library Card Online Siena demonstrated how to obtain a library card directly through the Libby app using the Hamilton Public Library as an example. She walked through the full online registration form, including selecting a home branch, entering personal details,...
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Revisiting Gmail on the Web Using the Mac, Wednesday, June 24, 2026
Session Introduction and Workshop Format Ali formally opened the Techstravaganza workshop and outlined the session structure and ground rules. Gmail on the Web (Mac) — Navigating the Inbox and Selecting Messages Ali demonstrated how to navigate through the Gmail inbox and select/deselect messages...
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Apple Music on the iPhone, Wednesday, June 17, 2026
Upcoming Workshop Roadmap (Announced by Ali) Ali opened the session with an announcement outlining planned future workshop topics based on frequently asked questions and community interest. Apple Music Tutorial — Home Tab and New Tab Siena shared her iPhone screen and walked participants through...
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YouTube Premium and YouTube Music on the iPhone, Thursday, June 11, 2026
YouTube Premium Tutorial – Ad-Free Playback Siena demonstrated the ad-free playback feature of YouTube Premium using a Double Tap podcast video about the Mantis Q40. YouTube Premium Tutorial – Background Playback and Screen Lock Siena demonstrated the ability to lock the phone screen and switch…
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Adding Contacts from a Message to Contacts, and LibreOffice on the Mac, Wednesday, June 10, 2026
Adding a Phone Number to Contacts from a WhatsApp Message Ali demonstrated how to locate a phone number within a WhatsApp message and add it to the iOS Contacts app. Adding a Contact Card Shared via iMessage Ali demonstrated how to add a contact card received in the iOS Messages app to the…
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Word Processing and Spreadsheets with LibreOffice, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
Introduction to LibreOffice — Overview and Navigation Siena introduced LibreOffice as a free, open-source office suite comparable to OpenOffice but more accessible on both Mac and Windows (and Linux). She demonstrated the LibreOffice Start Center, navigating through its components using the Tab...
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Customizing Voiceover Gestures on the iPhone, Wednesday, May 20, 2026
VoiceOver Touch Gesture Customization — Overview and Reset Ali demonstrated how to access VoiceOver touch gesture settings and reset all commands to defaults before reassigning them. VoiceOver Touch Gesture Customization — Assigning Specific Commands Ali walked through reassigning specific touch...
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Ordering a Meal in The Uber App, Thursday, May 14, 2026
Workshop Name Changes Ali and Siena announced upcoming rebranding of the Textravaganza workshop series. Uber Eats Accessibility Tutorial (Main Session Content) Siena conducted a live, screen-shared VoiceOver demonstration of the Uber Eats ordering experience within the main Uber app on iPhone.…
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Voiceover on the iPhone and Mac Basics, Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Workshop Introduction and Housekeeping Siena formally opened the session, outlined the day’s agenda, and reviewed meeting housekeeping guidelines. VoiceOver iPhone Tutorial — Basic Navigation Gestures Ali demonstrated core VoiceOver gestures on the iPhone, including navigating the home screen,...
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Cable Management Tips and Tricks plus NVDA Basics, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
Key Takeaways Listen to the Tutorial on Jaws Basics from Techstravaganza 2.0 if You Want to Know More About The Different Options on Windows, Find it at The Following Link JAWS Basics, Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
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Scribe Me – A Visual Assistant for iPhone and iPad, Wednesday, Apr 22, 2026
ScribeMe App Overview and Settings Siena demonstrated the app’s interface, navigation, and customization options. PDF Scanning and Reading Functionality Siena demonstrated uploading and scanning a 300-page Roland EX50 keyboard manual. PowerPoint File Demonstration Siena created a PowerPoint…
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Reading PDF Documents in DocuScan Plus for Mac and PC, Wednesday, Apr 15, 2026
DocuScan Plus Overview and Main Features Siena introduced DocuScan Plus as the main topic of the workshop, explaining it is an application by Numa Solutions that allows users to scan documents and read PDFs with screen readers. Mac Version Interface and Navigation Siena demonstrated the Mac…
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Smartlists and Shared Lists in Reminders on The iPhone, Thursday, Apr 9, 2026
1. Smart Lists Setup and Configuration The session focused on creating and configuring smart lists in the Reminders app, demonstrating how filters automatically sort reminders. 2. Creating Location-Based Reminders Discussion covered setting up reminders that trigger based on geographic location...
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Facetime On The iPhone, Wednesday, Apr 8, 2026
FaceTime Overview and Basic Features The session covered FaceTime’s core functionality as Apple’s video and voice calling application available on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Live Voicemail Setup and Functionality Discussion focused on activating and using the live voicemail feature in FaceTime....
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Getting Productive with Artificial Intelligence, Wednesday, Apr 1, 2026
Introduction to Zapier and AI-powered automation Ali introduced Zapier as an automation tool that uses Microsoft Copilot integration to build automated workflows called “Zaps.” Building a Zap with Copilot integration Ali demonstrated creating an automated workflow using Zapier’s Copilot feature…
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Creating and Importing Custom Ringtones on iPhone and iPad, Wednesday, Mar 25, 2026
Music to Ringtone app demonstration Siena demonstrated the Music to Ringtone app for iPhone ringtone creation. Screen sharing audio troubleshooting Multiple attempts were needed to get screen sharing audio working properly in Zoom. Downloading audio from YouTube using ezconv.cc Siena demonstrated...
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YouTube Premium, Wednesday, Mar 18, 2026
Discussed Topics YouTube Premium Features and Benefits The session focused on demonstrating YouTube Premium’s key features compared to the free version. YouTube Music Service and Capabilities Discussion covered the features and advantages of YouTube Music included with Premium. Keyboard Shortcuts...
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JAWS Basics, Thursday, Mar 12, 2026
Desktop Navigation Basics Siena demonstrated fundamental JAWS navigation techniques for the Windows desktop. Web Navigation Techniques Comprehensive demonstration of navigating websites using JAWS keyboard commands. JAWS List Features Detailed explanation of JAWS condensed list dialogs for...
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Accessing the Techstravaganza Recordings From The Website and Email, Wednesday, Mar 11, 2026
Accessing Techstravaganza Recordings via Email Siena demonstrated how to access podcast recordings from the email notifications sent to subscribers. Accessing Recordings from Techstravaganza Website Siena demonstrated navigating the Techstravaganza.ca website to find past tutorials and…
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Google Tasks on Windows, Wednesday, Mar 4, 2026
Discussed topics Google Tasks overview and accessibility The session began with an introduction to Google Tasks as a cross-platform task management tool. Keyboard shortcuts A comprehensive review of keyboard shortcuts available in Google Tasks was provided. Creating and managing tasks The session...
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Attaching Files to an Email Message the Easy Way, Wednesday, Feb 25, 2026
Discussed topics Configuring email accounts in Outlook on iPhone Siena demonstrated the process of adding email accounts to the Outlook app on iPhone. Attaching files to emails using copy-paste method Siena demonstrated a technique for attaching files to emails by copying them from the file…
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Outlook on the iPhone and iPad, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026
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...
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JAWS Basics, Thursday, Feb 12, 2026
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...
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Voiceover Rotor, Wednesday, Feb 11, 2026
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…
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Finder on The Mac, Wednesday, Feb 4, 2026
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...
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Apple Music on the iPhone, Wednesday, Jan 28, 2026
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…
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Booking a Ride, and Navigating Through Safety and Accessibility Settings in the Uber App, Wednesday, Jan 21, 2026
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...
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Perplexity for iPhone, Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026
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...
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Messages on the Mac, Thursday, Jan 8, 2026
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...
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Creating Urgent Reminders, Wednesday, Jan 7, 2026
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...
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Zoom Tutorial, Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025
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…
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Gmail on the iPhone and iPad, Techstravaganza 2.0 for Thursday, Dec 11, 2025
Gmail app navigation and interface Siena and Ali demonstrated the basic navigation of the Gmail app interface. Reading emails in Gmail The presenters demonstrated how to read individual emails in the Gmail app. Navigating conversation threads A significant portion of the session focused on...
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Adding and Viewing Multiple Accounts in the Mail App on iPad, Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
Setting up email accounts in iOS/iPadOS 26 Siena demonstrated the process of adding email accounts to the Mail app on an iPad, focusing on VoiceOver accessibility. Adding multiple email accounts Siena demonstrated how to add Gmail and custom domain accounts to the Mail app. Navigating between…
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Techstravaganza, Wednesday, Dec 3, 2025
Screen reader pronunciation settings on iOS Siena and Sherry demonstrated how to change pronunciation settings in VoiceOver on iOS devices. Deleting pronunciations on iOS Drew (Jeroo) asked about deleting pronunciations, leading to a discussion about the process. Pronunciation settings on macOS...
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Where the hosts come together to learn and Teach all things technology
HOSTED BY
Ali Moosa, Macara Slobodian, and Siena Trigiani
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