TTJ Tech Talk

We kick things off with a hands-on walkthrough of setting up Time Machine on the Mac using VoiceOver, showing you exactly how to protect your data with confidence and independence. If backups have ever felt confusing or out of reach, this demo changes that. Then, in our Mac for the Blind Rewind, John Panarese brings the spotlight to TextEdit—uncovering just how capable and efficient this simple app can be when you know how to use it right. To close it out, Matt from TTJTech takes you inside the Apple Music app on the Mac, breaking down everything from pinned playlists to settings and smart playlists—helping you take full control of your listening experience like a pro. If you're serious about mastering your Mac with VoiceOver, this is an episode you don’t want to miss. Find out more at https://ttj-tech-talk.pinecast.co

In this episode of More With a Mac, we explore several built-in macOS tools that can help you get more out of your Mac. SturItUp.com demonstrates Safari’s settings, walking listeners through key preferences, AutoFill options, single letter key navigation, and password management features that help create a smoother and more secure browsing experience. Matt Vollbrecht from TTJTech.biz joins the show to demonstrate Apple’s Numbers app, sharing practical tips and highlighting accessibility features that make creating and working with spreadsheets more efficient. The late, great Jon Panarese demonstrates the Calendar app on the Mac, showing how to create and manage events, stay organized, and keep your schedule under control using the built-in tools macOS provides. This episode wraps up by reminding listeners that many powerful productivity features are already built into the Mac—you just need to know where to find them and how to use them effectively. Find out more at https://ttj-tech-talk.pinecast.co

In this episode of **More With The Mac – JP Reloaded**, we dive into practical **Mac writing workflows using VoiceOver**. You’ll learn how to navigate and work efficiently in **Pages, TextEdit, Microsoft Word, and Notes**, including creating documents, correcting spelling, formatting text, using keyboard shortcuts, and organizing your work. We also explore useful VoiceOver techniques, writing tools, and Mac interface patterns that make editing and productivity faster and more accessible. If you want, I can also create: * a **shorter podcast player description (1–2 sentences)** * a **YouTube description** * or a **catchy episode title** for this JP Reloaded episode. Find out more at https://ttj-tech-talk.pinecast.co

In this episode of *More With the Mac*, we take a deep dive into practical macOS workflows designed for efficiency and accessibility. You’ll learn how to rename files in Finder, sort files and folders in iCloud Drive by kind and name, and select non-continuous items using keyboard commands with VoiceOver. We also demonstrate how to create aliases for quick desktop access and streamline file management using advanced selection and move commands. The episode then shifts to a detailed walkthrough of the macOS Messages app, including conversation management, scheduling messages, using tapbacks and emojis, editing and undoing messages, navigating threads, and initiating FaceTime calls directly from within the app. We also explore Apple Mail in depth—covering mailbox organization, threading, attachments, signatures, keyboard shortcuts, message handling, accessibility navigation strategies, and key configuration settings for optimizing workflow. Whether you're refining your Finder skills, mastering Messages, or maximizing productivity in Mail, this session delivers actionable, keyboard-driven techniques tailored for Mac users who want to work smarter and faster. Find out more at https://ttj-tech-talk.pinecast.co