Mac vs. Windows: What Each Can Do That the Other Can’t

Saturdays with SturItUp is where technology questions get answered, accessibility takes center stage, and learning happens through real-world demonstrations and step-by-step walkthroughs. From Apple products and VoiceOver to Windows, Microsoft Office, and JAWS, we cover a variety of topics, share helpful tips, explore features, and tackle everyday tech challenges. With occasional special guests, engaging discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, each recording offers something to discover, learn, and take away. Come listen, come ask, come SturItUp! Tech that empowers, training that works! Support TechTalk Coast2Coast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/techtalk-coast2coast Find out more at https://tech-talk.sturitup.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/techtalk-coast2coast/900d8441-e694-4f07-b55f-3bd5e0364b22

Saturdays with SturItUp is where technology questions get answered, accessibility takes center stage, and learning happens through real-world demonstrations and step-by-step walkthroughs. From Apple products and VoiceOver to Windows, Microsoft Office, and JAWS, we cover a variety of topics, share helpful tips, explore features, and tackle everyday tech challenges. With occasional special guests, engaging discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, each recording offers something to discover, learn, and take away. Come listen, come ask, come SturItUp! Tech that empowers, training that works! Support TechTalk Coast2Coast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/techtalk-coast2coast Find out more at https://tech-talk.sturitup.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/techtalk-coast2coast/65b57abb-c175-407a-8064-52ef1cb2220e

Saturdays with SturItUp is where technology questions get answered, accessibility takes center stage, and learning happens through real-world demonstrations and step-by-step walkthroughs. From Apple products and VoiceOver to Windows, Microsoft Office, and JAWS, we cover a variety of topics, share helpful tips, explore features, and tackle everyday tech challenges. With occasional special guests, engaging discussions, and hands-on demonstrations, each recording offers something to discover, learn, and take away. Come listen, come ask, come SturItUp! Tech that empowers, training that works! Support TechTalk Coast2Coast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/techtalk-coast2coast Find out more at https://tech-talk.sturitup.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/techtalk-coast2coast/cbcffac5-02a1-4fe6-9a3b-eff363ec0404

Join The SoundCrafters for an in-depth conversation with Steve Martin, also known as the Oreo Monster, exploring Logic Pro and accessible music production for blind creators. Learn the fundamentals of Logic Pro, Session Players, recording and editing techniques, Logic Magician, accessible plugins, and essential keyboard commands. Steve also discusses hardware requirements, music production tools, and personalized training for musicians of all experience levels.

In this episode of TechTalk Coast2Coast, we share a session of Saturdays with SturItUp, where Kliph and the team tackle real questions from participants about iPhone, VoiceOver, Face ID, iOS 27, Braille, and making the switch from Windows to Mac. Liz Bottner, Kat’s sister, joins the conversation to show her support and offer helpful suggestions and solutions along the way. It’s an informative, relaxed, and engaging session filled with practical tips, honest conversation, and a few laughs. If you enjoy learning, asking questions, and sharing your own experiences, come join us for a future Saturdays with SturItUp session!

iOS 27, VoiceOver & Accessibility: Let’s Talk About It Is iOS 27 really as problematic for VoiceOver users as some reports suggest? Or is there more to the story? In this joint episode of TTJ Tech Talk and TechTalk Coast to Coast, Kliph and Matt take a fresh look at the conversation surrounding iOS 27 accessibility, VoiceOver, reported bugs, and changes to the overall audio experience. The two hosts share their real-world experiences, compare what they’re hearing and experiencing, and take a closer look at some of the concerns making the rounds in the accessibility community. Along the way, they discuss VoiceOver, Safari, custom voices, device settings, and what it really means to test an operating system when you depend on accessibility every day. But there’s a bigger question at the heart of the conversation: When does an accessibility bug become a serious problem—and when is it simply an annoyance with a workaround? Kliph and Matt dig into that question from their own perspectives, challenge some of the assumptions surrounding the current discussion, and explain why the difference between testing an update and actually living with it can matter. There are a few surprises, some strong opinions, and plenty of “wait…what?” moments along the way. You may have heard the reports. Now hear the second opinion. 🎙️ Press play, listen in, and decide for yourself. Support TechTalk Coast2Coast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/techtalk-coast2coast Find out more at https://tech-talk.sturitup.com Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/techtalk-coast2coast/c221e48c-96b3-49c3-9b99-910217eabfa6

We explore Apple’s latest tech news, rumors, and upcoming releases. we discuss iOS 27, Apple Intelligence and the revamped Siri AI, iPhone 17 Pro, rumored smart-home devices, and the future of Apple TV, Apple Watch, and Vision Pro. The episode also highlights new accessibility features for blind and low-vision users and announces upcoming free tech training and help sessions.

In this special Tech Talk Coast to Coast panel discussion, we compare what Mac and Windows can do that the other can’t—without the fanboy arguments. Topics include screen readers, accessibility, Apple ecosystem integration, OCR and image recognition, Braille support, business productivity, iPad workflows, hardware choices, software compatibility, and real-world experiences from users of both platforms. Whether you’re considering a switch or just curious about your options, this episode provides facts and insights to help you decide what works best for you.

In this jam packed session of More with the Mac: JP Reloaded, Cliff from SturItUp demonstrates how to add custom AIFF alert sounds to the Mac Mail app, create advanced Mail rules for VIP contacts, accounts, and senders, and sync those rules across multiple Macs using iCloud. He also shares hidden VoiceOver navigation tips for Messages, including quick access to pinned conversations, links, photos, and shared content within message threads. The episode also features an in-depth Keynote presentation from Matt at TTJ Tech, showcasing how Apple Keynote goes beyond PowerPoint with powerful accessibility, multimedia support, animations, audio integration, and cross-device syncing. Cliff further explains how he uses Keynote to convert podcast audio into YouTube-ready video presentations using static slides and exported movie files. To close out the season, the late John Panarese answers listener-submitted Mac and VoiceOver questions covering Finder navigation, Time Machine backups, QuickNav, activities, clipboard management, troubleshooting VoiceOver speech issues, managing files and folders, Messages navigation, Boot Camp, Pages vs Word, and more. The episode serves as both a practical Mac accessibility masterclass and a tribute to one of the most respected voices in the Apple accessibility community. Support TechTalk Coast2Coast by contributing to their tip jar: https://tips.pinecast.com/jar/techtalk-coast2coast Find out more at https://tech-talk.sturitup.com