In this episode, Gaurav offers a hands-on walkthrough of PDFgear: PDF Editor & Reader for Mac OS ā a free PDF reader available on the Mac App Store ā spotlighting its AI-powered OCR (Optical Character Recognition) capabilities. This feature is especially handy for transforming PDFs composed mainly of images into editable, searchable text. The demo is performed on an M1 MacBook Air running the latest Mac OS Sonoma.
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In this AppleVis Extra episode, David Nason and Thomas Domville (AnonyMouse) interview Sarah Herrlinger, senior director of Global Accessibility Policy and Initiatives at Apple. They explore Appleās ongoing dedication to accessibility, spotlighting exciting new features designed to better support users with disabilities. The conversation covers several highlights, including Accessibility Nutrition Labels, Braille Access Mode, Magnifier for Mac, and the role of AI in accessibilityā¦
In this practical tutorial episode, Siddarth Mahajan demonstrates how to turn a folder into an encrypted disk image (.dmg) file on your Mac, useful if you, for example, need to temporarily share your Mac with someone else and want to protect particularly sensitive data on it. To do this:
In this episode, Levi Gobin demonstrates how to prepare your Mac for beta testing by creating a second volume on your Mac's internal disk to install and run beta versions of the operating system. This way, you can run the beta when you want, but continue to use your Mac with the current shipping version of macOS. To create a volume to install macOS betas on:
Unlock greater productivity with Gauravās latest episode on the AppleVis podcast ā the final chapter in a three-part series all about Alfred, the powerful macOS productivity app tailored for VoiceOver users. Alfred lets you breeze through tasks simply by typing, eliminating the need to dig through menus or complex interfaces.
In this concluding episode, Gaurav walks you through setting up custom keyword commands in Alfred, focusing on how to create a quick shortcut to empty your Macāā¦
Discover new levels of productivity with Gauravās latest AppleVis podcast episode ā the second installment in a three-part series all about the powerful Alfred app for macOS. Designed specifically for VoiceOver users, Alfred helps you speed up your workflow by letting you accomplish a wide range of tasks simply by typingāno need to navigate complicated menus or interfaces.
In this episode, Gaurav guides you through the essential Alfred settings, offering a clear, step-by-stepā¦
Explore the world of productivity with Gauravās latest AppleVis podcast episodeāthe first in a three-part series diving into the powerful Alfred app for macOS. Tailored especially for VoiceOver users, Alfred streamlines your workflow by letting you perform a wide range of tasks simply by typing, eliminating the need to navigate complex interfaces.
In this opening episode, Gaurav walks you through the initial setup and configuration of Alfred, providing a thorough guide to its sidebarā¦
In this episode of the AppleVis podcast, Siddarth shares a quick and efficient way to organize multiple files into a single folder on a Mac using a simple shortcut. He demonstrates how to use VoiceOver to select documents around a specific topicālike āHolistic Education Developmentāāand instantly group them together by pressing Control + Command + N.
This episode is perfect for anyone wanting to simplify file management and save time when handling numerous documents. Listeners willā¦
In this episode, Dave Nason demonstrates how to create and use text replacements, short snippets of text which are substituted with frequently used words, sentences, or emojis when typed, on iOS, iPadOS, and macOS. This may be useful if you, for example, need to frequently give people directions to your home. Rather than manually type out the directions, you could configure a text replacement so that several sentences could be inserted simply by typing a few characters of your choosing. Youā¦
In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 7 in the ongoing series on mastering Numbers, Appleās free spreadsheet app for Mac.
This lesson focuses on organizing data efficiently in Apple Numbers. Unlike Excelās single-grid layout, Numbers offers a more flexible, canvas-like approach where multiple tables can coexist on a single sheet. Gaurav demonstrates how to manage tables for different quarters of budget data, making it easier toā¦
In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 6 in the ongoing series on mastering Numbers, Appleās free spreadsheet app for Mac.
In the previous lesson, he explored how to insert formulas effectively. This time, the focus is on using the autofill feature to save time and eliminate repetitive tasks.
Gaurav is back with the next installment in our Numbers tutorial series, diving into one of the most essential spreadsheet skills: the SUM function. Whether you're tracking expenses or organizing data, learning to total values quickly is a must.
Quick Guide: Summing Your January Expenses
=ā¦In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with Lesson 4 in the series on mastering Numbers, Appleās free spreadsheet app for Mac.
In this installment, he dives into two powerful tools for organizing your data: Sort and Quick Filter. These features help you manage and analyze spreadsheets more efficientlyāespecially when working with larger datasets.
Weāre using a sample budget spreadsheet with categories likeā¦
In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav is back with Lesson 3 in his series on mastering spreadsheets with Numbers, Appleās free spreadsheet app for Mac.
Today, heāll continue working with our monthly budget spreadsheet and dive into two powerful time-saving tools: Autofill and the Quick Calculation Bar.
First, weāve already completed the budget for January and February. Now, instead of re-entering all the data forā¦
In this episode of the AppleVis Podcast, Gaurav returns with the second lesson in his series on mastering spreadsheets using Appleās free app, Numbers for Mac. This session dives into working with row and column headers and navigating the formatter pane to make your data more accessible and structured. Gaurav shares practical tips to boost your spreadsheet skills and improve your workflow. Canāt wait for theā¦
In this episode, Gaurav begins his journey into mastering spreadsheets with Appleās free app, Numbers on Mac. š Using an insightful AppleVis podcast as his guide, he learns how to open a spreadsheet and navigate it efficiently with VoiceOver.
If you're new to spreadsheets, Numbers is an ideal starting pointāespecially since itās bundled with every Mac. Itās highly accessible for VoiceOver users and perfectly suitedā¦
In this episode, Siddarth shares a simple, stress-free way to convert audio files using VLC Media Player ā no expensive software or confusing tools required! Whether you're working with WAV, MP3, or other formats, VLC makes the process quick, free, and accessible to everyone.
In this podcast, Darrell showcases Call of Fate, a free-to-play, audio-first card adventure game developed by Prudence Interactive. Designed with full accessibility in mind, the game is tailored for both blind and sighted players.
Call of Fate transports players to the fantasy world of Teyus, where they take on the role of a summoner uncovering a forgotten past.
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In this episode, Siddarth B walks you through the process of checking your MacBook's battery capacityāan indicator of how well the battery retains a charge compared to when it was new. He also explains how to determine the cycle count, which tracks the number of times the battery has been completely drained and recharged.
Battery capacity can be viewed by going to System Settings > Battery and clicking the "Show detail" button. Cycle count can be viewed by opening Systemā¦
In this episode, Thomas Domville will demonstrate how to reset the control center back to its factory default state.
In iOS 18.1 and later, Apple introduced a convenient feature that allows users to reset the Control Center to its default layout. This is particularly useful if you've customized the Control Center extensively and wish to return to the original setup without affecting other settings on your device.ī
In this episode, Tyler demonstrates how to hide your recent searches from showing up when double-tapping the address and search field in a new Safari tab on iOS or iPadOS.
Starting in iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, your recent searches will by default appear above the keyboard when opening a new tab in Safari and double-tapping the address and search field. If you'd prefer your search activity wasn't so immediately visible, you can turn this off by going to Settings > Apps > Safariā¦
In this edition of Apple Crunch, Thomas Domville and John Gassman discuss recent Apple news and other topics of interest.
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In this podcast, Thomas Domville explores RYFT: A Timely Manor for iOS, an immersive audio-based mystery-adventure game designed for hands-free, voice-activated play. Inspired by classics like Myst, Monkey Island, and Zork, RYFT offers a unique experience where players navigate and interact entirely through voice commands.
Setting: Players find themselves in Nexus Manor, a mysteriousā¦
In this episode, Scott Davert explores the different ways to access the Home Screen on iPhones without a Home Button. With the launch of the iPhone 16e, Apple has fully transitioned to a buttonless design, changing how users interact with their devices. For those accustomed to the tactile feedback of the Home Button, this shift may feel challenging. However, several alternative methods can replicate its functionality.
To return to the Homeā¦
In this edition of the AppleVis Extra, David Nason and Thomas Domville speak to Ged Maheux from The Iconfactory, the developers behind innovative new universal timeline app, Tapestry. Long time iPhone users will be very familiar with the company, previously responsible for the highly popular and highly accessible app Twitterrific. Download Tapestry from the App Store.
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