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  • Creating iMessage Tones Tutorial

    Good Morning Techstravaganza Friends,

    As a follow up to my tutorial on creating Ringtones and assigning it as the default, and a specific contact. I felt I would do one on creating and assigning an iMessage tone as well. I also cover how to make it an exact length for an iMessage tone using Sound Lab. Feel free to select the Play button.

  • Techstravaganza Recording for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends,

    I hope you’ve had a great day today!

    Please find the link to listen to the recording for today’s Techstravaganza workshop, in which Ali demonstrated how to create ringtones and text tones using the SoundLab app on the iPhone. After Ali’s tutorial, Siena demonstrated how to set a custom ringtone or text tone for a specific contact, as per participants’ request. She will demonstrate how to use Apple’s Handoff feature to copy and paste text from one device’s clipboard to another, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. 

    Please see the link below:

    As always, if you run into any difficulty accessing the recording, please do not hesitate to reach out to me with a description of the issue as well as any error messages, and I’ll be delighted to assist you in troubleshooting.

    I hope you have a great rest of your week ahead, and I look forward to seeing you on Wednesday, June 4, 2025!

  • Techstravaganza is now in session!

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends!

    This is just a quick heads up that the Techstravaganza studio is now open, and the session will begin promptly at 12:30 PM Eastern. Please note that the studio will open 15 minutes prior to each workshop, to allow for everyone to set up and settle in. Come and join us as Ali takes us on a tour of how to create custom ringtones and text tones for your iPhone and iPad using SoundLab. Next up, Siena will demonstrate a nifty trick for copying and pasting clipboard text between two Apple devices using the Handoff feature.

    For more information on how to join, please visit the following link:

    I look forward to seeing you shortly!

  • Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, May 28, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends! Happy Tuesday Everyone!

    This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, May 28, 2025) from 12:30 to 2:30 PM Eastern for this week only. We will be back to our regular scheduled time next Wednesday, June 4, 2025. Please note that 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 refrence and your listening enjoyment.

    In order to join in the workshop, please use the following conference information.

    Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Techstravaganza

    Time: May 28, 2025 12:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

            Every week on Wed, 107 occurrence(s)

    Changed occurrence(s):

            May 28, 2025 12:30 PM (updated)

            Jun 18, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 2, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 16, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Aug 13, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAqfuCvqzktG9cplvx5uBWxtzvN2qQQkJVv/ics?icsToken=DMrj69kWVGGuThwwfwAALAAAAPF0oDOC_kRS8mrMWAjsb512rds7J1s7fygDjS6HKS_MCW9ixG0hz-iomLvJRe0n58nt8kt2ZrhAn_S-dTAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=oxbCwbu0Qqur5i1ZDMsXrw

    Join Zoom Meeting

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    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

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    Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc3k2j385q

    On this week’s Techstravaganza, due to technical issues, Ali will provide us a refresher of how to create ring tones and text tones on the iPhone and iPad using the SoundLab application. Afterwords, Siena will show us a handy trick to copy and paste text from the Mac clipboard to the iPhone and vice versa, using Apple’s Handoff feature.

    Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this session will be carried over to the next workshop, on Wednesday, June 4, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:

    Siena Trigiani: sienatradio@gmail.com

    Ali Moosa: alimoosa19@gmail.com

    Amanda Cape: cape.amanda@gmail.com

    Samantha Ash: samanthaash1993@icloud.com

    Take care Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day ahead, and I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon!

    Kind regards,

    Siena Trigiani

    Co-Facilitator, Techstravaganza

    sienatradio@gmail.com

  • Techstravaganza Follow-up for Wednesday, May 21, 2025 featuring Robyn Jackson of Direct Funding Ontario

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends,

    For those who were unable to attend this past Wednesday’s Techstravaganza workshop featuring guest speaker Robyn Jackson of Direct Funding ontario, or would like to get in contact with Robyn regarding the program, please find her contact information below:

    Robyn Jackson

    Direct Funding Resource Coordinator | Independent Living Waterloo Region

    127 Victoria Street South, Suite 201 | Kitchener, ON  N2G 2B4

    519-571-6788 ext. 7479 |  http://www.ilwr.ca

                                          robyn.jackson@ilwr.ca |  http://www.dfontario.ca

    Also, if you would like a copy of the slides from Wednesday’s presentation, please see the link below to view and download the PowerPoint file:

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend, and I look forward to seeing you all on Wednesday, May 28, 2025!

  • Techstravaganza Recording for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends,

    I hope that you are doing well and having a wonderful week so far!

    Here is a link to the recording of yesterday’s Techstravaganza workshop (Wednesday, May 21, 2025), featuring Guest Speaker Robyn Jackson of Ontario’s Direct Funding program, and our cohost, Ali Moosa.

    https://drive.google.com/file/d/1n1V3KH74uI0aRk4PTi-CA0XWP7TkNspq/view?usp=sharing

    Please do not hesitate to reach out if you run into any difficulty accessing the recording, and I’ll be more than happy to assist you in troubleshooting.

    I hope you have a wonderful weekend ahead, and I look forward to being back with you all on Wednesday, May 28, 2025!

    All the best,

    Siena Trigiani

  • Corrected: Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends! Happy Tuesday Everyone! I hope you’ve had a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend for those in Canada, and a wonderful weekend wherever you may be!

    This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Please note that Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded, and as such, if you are unable to attend a session, we are happy to send you the recording for later listening.

    Please be advised that, although I will be absent tomorrow afternoon as I am attending a funeral, Techstravaganza will proceed as scheduled, and will be hosted by our very own Ali Moosa. I wish to thank you, Ali, for holding the reins this week, and I look forward to being back with you all on Wednesday, May 28!

    In order to join in the workshop, please use the following conference information.

    Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Techstravaganza

    Time: May 21, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

            Every week on Wed, 108 occurrence(s)

    Changed occurrence(s):

            Jun 18, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 2, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 16, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Aug 13, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAqfuCvqzktG9cplvx5uBWxtzvN2qQQkJVv/ics?icsToken=DFlHdlGpHdGtPmpxqwAALAAAAHqH035YSJblgaNLhT0rWzHyDjwtIBR9HVyuv1-KItuPxAtVyHYLW7W47jPRFjiLGSyVRNBqy9KP2GgNgjAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=oxbCwbu0Qqur5i1ZDMsXrw

    Join Zoom Meeting

    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84799752713?pwd=UHcIzGbSjZDhH9ynjaXsW4V5dwz4hN.1

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    One tap mobile

    +16473744685,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    +16475580588,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    Dial by your location

    • +1 647 374 4685 Canada

    • +1 647 558 0588 Canada

    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada

    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada

    • +1 204 272 7920 Canada

    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada

    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc3k2j385q

    On this week’s Techstravaganza, we will be joined in the first half of the workshop by guest speaker Robyn Jackson from Direct Funding, an Ontario based program that allows persons with physical disabilities to employ their own attendants to assist with daily tasks. Robyn will provide us an indepth look at all that the program entails.

    In the second half, as per participants’ request, Ali will take you on a tour of how to create custom ringtones and text tones for your iPhone and iPad using the SoundLab app. We were originally intending to use the Music To Ringtone app, however, as it has not been updated in over a year, we were concerned that the app is no longer being maintained, and felt that SoundLab would be the best option.

    Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this session will be carried over to the next workshop, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:

    Siena Trigiani: sienatradio@gmail.com

    Ali Moosa: alimoosa19@gmail.com

    Amanda Cape: cape.amanda@gmail.com

    Samantha Ash: samanthaash1993@icloud.com

    Take care Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day ahead, and I look forward to being back on Wednesday, May 28, 2025! In the meantime, I hope that you will find tomorrow’s Techstravaganza workshop informative and enjoyable!

    Kind regards,

    Siena Trigiani

    Co-Facilitator, Techstravaganza

    sienatradio@gmail.com

  • Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, May 21, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends! Happy Tuesday Everyone! I hope you’ve had a wonderful Victoria Day long weekend for those in Canada, and a wonderful weekend wherever you may be!

    This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, May 21, 2025) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Please note that Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded, and as such, if you are unable to attend a session, we are happy to send you the recording for later listening.

    Please be advised that, although I will be absent tomorrow afternoon as I am attending a funeral, Techstravaganza will proceed as scheduled, and will be hosted by our very own Ali Moosa. I wish to thank you, Ali, for holding the reins this week, and I look forward to being back with you all on Wednesday, May 28!

    In order to join in the workshop, please use the following conference information.

    Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Techstravaganza

    Time: May 21, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

            Every week on Wed, 108 occurrence(s)

    Changed occurrence(s):

            Jun 18, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 2, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 16, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Aug 13, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAqfuCvqzktG9cplvx5uBWxtzvN2qQQkJVv/ics?icsToken=DFlHdlGpHdGtPmpxqwAALAAAAHqH035YSJblgaNLhT0rWzHyDjwtIBR9HVyuv1-KItuPxAtVyHYLW7W47jPRFjiLGSyVRNBqy9KP2GgNgjAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=oxbCwbu0Qqur5i1ZDMsXrw

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    One tap mobile

    +16473744685,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    +16475580588,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    Dial by your location

    • +1 647 374 4685 Canada

    • +1 647 558 0588 Canada

    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada

    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada

    • +1 204 272 7920 Canada

    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada

    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc3k2j385q

    On this week’s Techstravaganza, we will be joined in the first half of the workshop by guest speaker Robyn Jackson from Direct Funding, an Ontario based program that allows persons with physical disabilities to employ their own attendants to assist with daily tasks. Robyn will provide us an indepth look at all that the program entails.

    In the second half, as per participants’ request, Ali will take you on a tour of how to create custom ringtones and text tones for your iPhone and iPad using the Music To Ringtone app.

    Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this session will be carried over to the next workshop, on Wednesday, May 28, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:

    Siena Trigiani: sienatradio@gmail.com

    Ali Moosa: alimoosa19@gmail.com

    Amanda Cape: cape.amanda@gmail.com

    Samantha Ash: samanthaash1993@icloud.com

    Take care Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day ahead, and I look forward to being back on Wednesday, May 28, 2025! In the meantime, I hope that you will find tomorrow’s Techstravaganza workshop informative and enjoyable!

    Kind regards,

    Siena Trigiani

    Co-Facilitator, Techstravaganza

    sienatradio@gmail.com

  • Techstravaganza is now in session!

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends!

    This is just a quick heads up to let you know that Techstravaganza will be taking place this afternoon from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern! The studio is now open, and the workshop will begin promptly at 1:00 PM. Please note that the studio will open 15 minutes prior to the start time of each workshop, in order to allow for everyone to set up and settle in. Come and join us as we take you on a tour of the BeMyAI section of the BeMyEyes app for iPhone. Please join us via the following conference information:

    Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Techstravaganza

    Time: May 14, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

            Every week on Wed, 109 occurrence(s)

    Changed occurrence(s):

            Jul 2, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 16, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Aug 13, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAqfuCvqzktG9cplvx5uBWxtzvN2qQQkJVv/ics?icsToken=DCyPPj0QbYSnT2ZWCAAALAAAAEyt72IxpbCxy2YuIJeYVcyqV38DQtI5Jxw-NQ8LUOdRwZoXL8Aro4Mdfq12-HcT7GjwUcGBWpyED94S7TAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=oxbCwbu0Qqur5i1ZDMsXrw

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    One tap mobile

    +16473744685,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    +16475580588,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    Dial by your location

    • +1 647 374 4685 Canada

    • +1 647 558 0588 Canada

    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada

    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada

    • +1 204 272 7920 Canada

    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada

    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc3k2j385q

    I look forward to seeing you all shortly!

  • Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, May 14, 2025

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends! Happy Tuesday Everyone!

    This is just a friendly reminder that our upcoming techstravaganza will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, May 14, 2025) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern. Please note that Techstravaganza is an ongoing weekly workshop, so you will not need to register every week. Please note that all sessions will be recorded, and as such, if you are unable to attend a session, we are happy to send you the recording for later listening.

    Please be advised that as of tomorrow’s workshop, we will move over to the Zoom platform. In order to join in the discussion, please use the following conference information. For those dialing in by phone, I was unfortunately unable to have the Canadian dial-in numbers shown in the invitation, and as such, you will need to use the “Find your local number” link at the bottom to access your local dial-in number. The conference information is as follows:

    Siena Trigiani is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

    Topic: Techstravaganza

    Time: May 14, 2025 01:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

            Every week on Wed, 109 occurrence(s)

    Changed occurrence(s):

            Jul 2, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Jul 16, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

            Aug 13, 2025 01:00 PM (updated)

    Please download and import the following iCalendar (.ics) files to your calendar system.

    Weekly: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/tZAqfuCvqzktG9cplvx5uBWxtzvN2qQQkJVv/ics?icsToken=DFZs0pOUgB9yKWh0nQAALAAAAAYstt6lCmi-eO4oGGPkFc7B40igGcojWfmSueGbShLiNrYMVobQJySBjgQ9FLas4Th8DtUDhIPJa9_DojAwMDAwMQ&meetingMasterEventId=oxbCwbu0Qqur5i1ZDMsXrw

    Join Zoom Meeting

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    One tap mobile

    +16473744685,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    +16475580588,,84799752713#,,,,*025817# Canada

    Dial by your location

    • +1 647 374 4685 Canada

    • +1 647 558 0588 Canada

    • +1 778 907 2071 Canada

    • +1 780 666 0144 Canada

    • +1 204 272 7920 Canada

    • +1 438 809 7799 Canada

    • +1 587 328 1099 Canada

    Meeting ID: 847 9975 2713

    Passcode: 025817

    Find your local number: https://us06web.zoom.us/u/kc3k2j385q

    On this week’s Techstravaganza, as per participants’ request, I will be taking you on part 2 of our tour of the BeMyEyes app, available in both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. This segment will focus mainly on the BeMyAi section, which is their artificial intelligence feature.

    Please note that any topic that we do not cover during this session will be carried over to the next workshop, on Wednesday, May 21, 2025. If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:

    Siena Trigiani: sienatradio@gmail.com

    Ali Moosa: alitechgroup2015@gmail.com

    Amanda Cape: cape.amanda@gmail.com

    Samantha Ash: samanthaash1993@icloud.com

    Take care Friends, I hope you have a wonderful day ahead, and I look forward to seeing you all this Wednesday afternoon!

    Kind regards,

    Siena Trigiani

    Co-Facilitator, Techstravaganza

    sienatradio@gmail.com

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