This is just a quick heads up of our upcoming Techstravaganza, which will take place this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern! Please come join us as yours truly, Siena, takes you on a tour of the Google Calendar app on iPhone and on the web. This will be part 2 of a three part series on calendar apps. Please be advised that the session will open promptly at 12:45 PM Eastern, in order to allow for everyone to set up and settle in. It is recommended that you please come in at 12:45 PM to ensure everything is working correctly. Finally, please be advised that my Zoom account is set so that everyone is muted upon entry. As such, when you join the meeting, you will need to manually unmute by clicking the “Unmute” button or by pressing Alt+A on the PC and Command+Shift+A on the Mac.
In order to join in the workshop, please see the below link for the conference information:
I would like to take this opportunity to inform you, due to prior commitments, Techstravaganza will take place from 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM on the following Wednesdays:
This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming Techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday,September 10, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded for your reference and your listening pleasure.
In order to join in the workshop, please use the conference information below.
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Topic: Techstravaganza
Time: Sep 10, 2025 01:00 PM America/Toronto
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Last Wednesday, September 3, Ali kicked off our three part series on calendar apps with a look at Fantastical, by Flexibits, a third party calendar app for iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC. This week, yours truly, Siena, will take us on a tour of Google Calendar on both the web and the iPhone. Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this coming session will be carried over to Wednesday,September 17, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:
Ali conducted a workshop on the Fantastical calendar app, focusing on its iPhone version. He demonstrated how to navigate the app, including viewing and sorting events, jumping to specific dates, and declining calendar invites. Ali also highlighted differences between the iPhone and iPad versions of the app.
Event Creation with Language Parser
Ali demonstrated how to create events using a language parser feature available in the premium plan. He showed how to input event details like date, time, and calendar by typing natural language commands, which the parser automatically translates into the necessary fields. Ali also mentioned that some features might not work for users on the free plan.
Facebook Event Tutorial Demonstration
Ali demonstrated how to add a conferencing service to a pop-up menu and create a Facebook tutorial event. He showed how to set event details like location, time, and meeting options. Macara asked about selecting a calendar, and Ali clarified it’s done by typing a slash followed by the calendar name. Ali mentioned he would demonstrate how to invite specific attendees in the next part of the tutorial, but encountered a technical issue that he needed to resolve.
Calendar App Event Creation Demo
Ali demonstrated how to create and view events in a calendar app, focusing on Facebook and Google integration. He showed how to set up an event for September 12th at 2 PM, and explained features like selecting invitees and setting event locations. Ali also highlighted the weather feature available in the premium version of the app. During the demonstration, he encountered a sync error, but was able to resolve it by retrying.
Cambridge Weather and App Demo
Ali provided a detailed weather forecast for Cambridge, Ontario, predicting partly cloudy conditions with a high of 26 degrees and a low of 13 degrees on Wednesday, September 3rd. He also shared the forecast for Thursday and Friday, noting rain and cooler temperatures. Ali then demonstrated how to navigate and customize the Fantastical app on an iPad, highlighting differences between the iPad and iPhone versions, and explaining various settings and features.
Fantastical Calendar Setup and Customization
Ali demonstrated how to set up and manage accounts and notifications in Fantastical, highlighting the differences between the free and premium versions. He showed how to add various calendar accounts, including iCloud, Google, and other services, and explained the options for customizing notifications, including sounds and alert times. Macara requested a demonstration of the different calendar views, which Ali obligingly provided, showcasing the day, week, and month views with examples from future baseball games and other events.
Fantastical Calendar Features Overview
Ali demonstrated various calendar views and features in Fantastical, including DayView, MonthView, and QuarterView. He showed how to manage calendar sets, hide unwanted calendars, and unsubscribe from calendar subscriptions. Ali also explained the differences between using Fantastical for task notifications compared to the Reminders app. Macara found the tutorial helpful and engaging.
This is just a quick heads up of our upcoming Techstravaganza, which will take place this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern! Please come join us as Ali takes you on a deep dive into Fantastical, a third party calendar app on the iPhone, iPad and Mac, and now available for Windows. This will be part 1 of a three part series on calendar apps. Please note that I will be absent from this week’s workshop due to a prior commitment, however I’m looking forward to being back once again next week, on Wednesday, September 10! Also, please be advised that the session will open promptly at 12;45 PM Eastern, in order to allow for everyone to set up and settle in. It is recommended that you please come in at 12:45 PM to ensure everything is working correctly. Finally, please be advised that my Zoom account is set so that everyone is muted upon entry. As such, when you join the meeting, you will need to manually unmute by clicking the “Unmute” button or by pressing Alt+A on the PC and Command+Shift+A on the Mac.
In order to join in the workshop, please see the below link for the conference information:
Hello Techstravaganza Friends! Happy Tuesday everyone! I hope you’ve all had a wonderful Labour Day long weekend!
This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming Techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday,September 3, 2025 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded for your reference and your listening pleasure.
Please be advised that, due to prior commitments, I will be absent from this week’s session, and will return on Wednesday, August 10, 2025. Fear not, you will be in the capable hands of Ali Moosa, who will be leading this week’s tutorial. I look forward to being back with you all next Wednesday!
In order to join in the workshop, please use the conference information below.
Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Techstravaganza
Time: Sep 3, 2025 01:00 PM America/Toronto
Every week on Wed, 108 occurrence(s)
Changed occurrence(s):
Oct 8, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)
Dec 3, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
Over the next three workshops, we will have a three part series on three different calendar apps: Fantastical, Google Calendar, and Apple’s built-in calendar on the iPhone and iPad. On this week’s Techstravaganza, Ali will provide an in depth tutorial on Fantastical to start off the series. Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this coming session will be carried over to Wednesday,September 10, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:
This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming Techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, August 27, 2025, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded for your reference and your listening pleasure.
In order to join in the workshop, please use the conference information below.
Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.
Topic: Techstravaganza
Time: Aug 27, 2025 01:00 PM America/Toronto
Every week on Wed, 109 occurrence(s)
Changed occurrence(s):
Aug 27, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)
Oct 8, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)
Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.
On this week’s Techstravaganza, we will take a look at how to save a link as an icon on the home screen on the iPhone and iPad, as well as on the Desktop on the Mac. Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this coming session will be carried over to Wednesday,September 3, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:
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