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  • One Hour Reminder! Techstravaganza Workshop for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    Happy Wednesday Techstravaganza Friends,

    One more hour to go! This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Techstravaganza which will take place this afternoon (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern.

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    On today’s Techstravaganza, we will start by taking a look at how to configure an email account in Outlook for iPhone and iPad. Next, I will show you an easy way to attach a file, in any email client on any operating system.

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  • Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, February 25, 2026

    Happy Tuesday Techstravaganza Friends,

    This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Techstravaganza which will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, February 25, 2026) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern.

    Please be advised that this is an ongoing weekly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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    On tomorrow’s Techstravaganza, we will start by taking a look at how to configure an email account in Outlook for iPhone and iPad. Next, I will show you an easy way to attach a file, in any email client on any operating system.

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  • Outlook on the iPhone and iPad, Wednesday, Feb 18, 2026

    Discussed topics

    Outlook for iOS email functionality

    Amanda demonstrated the basic features of the Outlook app on iOS, showing how to navigate through emails and use various functions.

    • Details
      • Amanda: Showed how to navigate through emails, access message actions, reply to emails, and compose new messages
      • Palmer: Demonstrated a workaround for issues with the reply function, noting that using the message actions button works better than the standard reply button
      • Ali: Asked for clarification on the message actions feature
      • Liz: Requested that Amanda wait until VoiceOver stops talking before speaking to avoid confusion
    • Conclusion
      • The message actions button provides access to reply, forward, delete, and other email functions
      • The Outlook app interface is generally accessible with VoiceOver but has some navigation quirks

    Copilot feature in Outlook

    The group attempted to test the “Draft with Copilot” AI feature in Outlook but encountered difficulties.

    • Details
      • Amanda: Attempted to demonstrate the Copilot feature but couldn’t get it to work properly
      • Palmer: Tried to help troubleshoot the feature, suggesting it might be a bug
      • Jeroo: Asked what the Copilot feature was supposed to do
      • Palmer: Explained it was likely meant to help draft emails using AI
    • Conclusion
      • The Copilot feature appeared to have bugs or wasn’t functioning correctly
      • The group couldn’t successfully demonstrate how it works

    Outlook Calendar functionality

    Palmer demonstrated how to use the calendar feature in the Outlook app.

    • Details
      • Palmer: Showed how to navigate the calendar interface, create new events, add attendees, set times, and configure recurring events
      • Palmer: Demonstrated how to add Teams meeting links to calendar events
      • Palmer: Explained how to add descriptions and attachments to calendar events
    • Conclusion
      • The Outlook calendar is accessible with VoiceOver and offers comprehensive event management features
      • The calendar integrates well with Teams for virtual meetings

    Microsoft 365 subscription discussion

    The group discussed whether a Microsoft 365 subscription is necessary for using Outlook.

    • Details
      • Ali: Asked if Amanda and Palmer were subscribed to Microsoft 365
      • Amanda: Confirmed she has a subscription and uses Word on her phone for reading documents
      • Palmer: Mentioned he only uses Outlook and Teams on his phone
      • Siena: Stated she doesn’t subscribe to 365
      • Ali: Mentioned he prefers Google’s productivity suite
    • Conclusion
      • Some participants use Microsoft 365 subscription services while others prefer alternatives
      • Palmer subscribed because he received an email saying he had to, though he wasn’t sure if it was actually required

    Managing important emails

    Liz asked about how to keep important emails easily accessible.

    • Details
      • Liz: Asked how to “pin” important emails at the top of her inbox
      • Siena: Demonstrated how to flag emails, which places them in a special “flagged” folder
      • Palmer: Suggested archiving important emails as another approach
      • Siena: Showed that flagged emails remain in the inbox but also appear in the flagged folder
    • Conclusion
      • Flagging emails is the best way to keep important messages easily accessible
      • The flagged folder automatically appears once you flag your first message

    Managing draft emails

    Liz asked about managing draft emails that were accumulating in her account.

    • Details
      • Liz: Mentioned having 540 drafts that she never intentionally created
      • Siena: Suggested it might be related to dictating emails with Siri
      • Palmer: Recommended checking different email accounts for drafts
    • Conclusion
      • Drafts can be automatically created when using Siri or when messages don’t send properly
      • The group couldn’t determine exactly why so many drafts were accumulating

    Managing junk email

    Jeroo asked about automatically deleting junk emails.

    • Details
      • Jeroo: Asked how to set up automatic deletion of junk emails on a weekly basis
      • Siena: Found information suggesting iOS mail doesn’t have an automatic feature for this
      • Ali: Explained how mail apps download messages in batches, which can make it seem like deleted messages return
      • Jeroo: Mentioned she was waiting to see if messages would be automatically deleted after 30 days
    • Conclusion
      • iOS mail doesn’t have a built-in feature to automatically delete junk mail on a schedule
      • Messages may be automatically deleted after 30 days
      • Manually selecting and deleting junk mail is currently the main option

    Email spam and scams

    The group discussed spam emails, how they work, and how to avoid them.

    • Details
      • Jeroo: Mentioned receiving numerous spam emails daily despite not visiting many websites
      • Ali: Explained that spam is generated by software that randomly targets email addresses
      • Liz: Noted that companies sometimes sell customer email lists
      • Rob: Shared examples of scam emails he had received
      • Siena: Mentioned she was arranging for a police constable to speak about fraud prevention at a CCB meeting
    • Conclusion
      • Clicking “unsubscribe” on spam emails often confirms your address is active and leads to more spam
      • Spam is typically generated by automated software rather than individuals
      • Several YouTube channels (Kit Boga, Jim Browning, Scammer Revolts) focus on exposing scammers

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  • Only 15 minutes to go! Techstravaganza Workshop for Wednesday, February 18 2026

    Happy Wednesday Techstravaganza Friends,

    Attention! Attention! This is a friendly heads up that our Techstravaganza workshop will begin in exactly 15 minutes, and will run from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern.

    Please be advised that this is an ongoing weekly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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    On today’s Techstravaganza, Amanda Cape will provide a tutorial on how to read, write and manage emails in the Microsoft Outlook app for iOS.

    If you have any questions or topic suggestions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team.

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    I look forward to seeing you all this afternoon!

  • One Hour Reminder! Techstravaganza Workshop for Wednesday, February 18 2026

    Happy Wednesday Techstravaganza Friends,

    This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Techstravaganza which will begin in exactly one hour, from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern.

    Please be advised that this is an ongoing weekly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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    On today’s Techstravaganza, Amanda Cape will provide a tutorial on how to read, write and manage emails in the Microsoft Outlook app for iOS.

    If you have any questions or topic suggestions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team.

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    I look forward to seeing you all this afternoon!

  • Techstravaganza Reminder for Wednesday, February 18 2026

    Happy Tuesday Techstravaganza Friends,

    I hope you’ve all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day/Family Day weekend!

    This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Techstravaganza which will take place tomorrow afternoon (Wednesday, February 18, 2026) from 1:00 to 3:00 PM Eastern.

    Please be advised that this is an ongoing weekly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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    On tomorrow’s Techstravaganza, Amanda Cape will provide a tutorial on how to read, write and manage emails in the Microsoft Outlook app for iOS.

    If you have any questions or topic suggestions, comments or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team.

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    I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon!

  • Correction: Techstravaganza workshop to take place tomorrow (Wednesday, February 18, 2026)

    Hello Techstravaganza Friends,

    My sincere apologies for the confusion; please disregard the newsletter that just came out a few minutes ago, as that one was to go live tomorrow, and I had scheduled it for this afternoon by mistake. Please stay tuned for the official 24 hour reminder newsletter, which will go out promptly at 1:00 PM this afternoon. I have rescheduled the 15 minute reminder for tomorrow afternoon at 12:45 PM. Once again, Techstravaganza will take place tomorrow (Wednesday, February 18), and not today (Tuesday, February 17). My sincere apologies once again for the confusion this has caused.I look forward to seeing you all tomorrow afternoon!

  • JAWS Basics, Thursday, Feb 12, 2026

    Discussed topics

    JAWS Basics Introduction

    Siena introduced JAWS (Job Access with Speech), a screen reader developed by Freedom Scientific (now Vespero).

    • Details
      • Siena: Shared the history of JAWS, mentioning it was originally developed in the late 80s/early 90s by Hunter Joyce
      • Siena: Recalled her personal experience using JAWS 3.7 on Windows 98 during her school years
      • Ali: Mentioned his first computer experience was with Windows XP in 2005
      • Jackie: Shared that her first Windows experience was with Windows 95, then she skipped to Windows Millennium
    • Conclusion
      • JAWS has evolved significantly since its early versions
      • Participants shared nostalgic memories of early Windows and screen reader experiences

    Desktop Navigation with JAWS

    Siena demonstrated various methods to navigate the desktop using JAWS.

    • Details
      • Siena: Showed how to access the desktop using Windows+M or Windows+D
      • Siena: Demonstrated arrow key navigation through desktop icons
      • Siena: Explained first-letter navigation (pressing a letter to jump to icons starting with that letter)
      • Siena: Showed how to type multiple letters quickly to navigate to specific applications
    • Conclusion
      • Three main methods for desktop navigation were presented:
        1. Arrow keys to move between icons
        2. First letter navigation to jump to applications starting with that letter
        3. Typing multiple letters quickly to navigate to specific applications

    Virtual PC Cursor and JAWS Cursor

    Siena explained the different cursor modes in JAWS and their functions.

    • Details
      • Siena: Demonstrated the Virtual PC cursor for web navigation
      • Siena: Explained that Insert+Z toggles the Virtual PC cursor on/off
      • Siena: Showed how the JAWS cursor allows reading letter by letter in areas where normal navigation isn’t possible
      • Siena: Demonstrated using NumPad minus to route JAWS to PC and NumPad plus to return to Virtual PC cursor
    • Conclusion
      • Virtual PC cursor is essential for web browsing and document navigation
      • Toggling between cursor modes is necessary for different tasks
      • The JAWS cursor provides additional reading capabilities in specific contexts

    Web Browsing with JAWS

    Siena demonstrated web navigation techniques using JAWS on various websites.

    • Details
      • Siena: Showed how to navigate by headings using H and Shift+H
      • Siena: Demonstrated using Insert+F7 to bring up a list of links
      • Siena: Explained that Alt+M moves to a link without activating it
      • Siena: Showed how to navigate through links using arrow keys
      • Siena: Demonstrated turning Virtual PC cursor off to use website-specific keyboard shortcuts
    • Conclusion
      • Headings are important landmarks for efficient web navigation
      • JAWS provides multiple methods to navigate links and web content
      • Virtual PC cursor must be turned off to use website-specific keyboard shortcuts without conflicts

    DocuScan Plus Overview

    Siena briefly demonstrated DocuScan Plus, a document scanning and reading application.

    • Details
      • Siena: Showed DocuScan Plus in both self-voicing mode and with JAWS
      • Jackie: Asked what DocuScan Plus is used for and if it requires a scanner
      • Ali: Expressed interest in the program for future use
      • Siena: Explained it’s a lower-cost alternative to Kurzweil for OCR (optical character recognition)
      • Siena: Clarified that it works without a scanner and can be used on both PC and Mac
    • Conclusion
      • DocuScan Plus is useful for making inaccessible documents (like PDFs) accessible
      • It can be used with or without a physical scanner
      • The group agreed to schedule a dedicated tutorial on DocuScan Plus

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    What’s Coming Up on Techstravaganza 2.0

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  • Only 15 minutes to go! Techstravaganza 2.0 Workshop for Thursday, February 12, 2026

    Happy Thursday Techstravaganza Friends,

    This is a friendly heads up that in exactly 15 minutes, our Techstravaganza 2.0 workshop will begin! It will run from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Eastern!

    Please note that Techstravaganza 2.0 is an ongoing monthly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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    On this month’s Techstravaganza 2.0, we will take a look at some tips and tricks for getting started with JAWS for windows.

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    I look forward to seeing you shortly!

  • One Hour Reminder! Techstravaganza 2.0 Workshop for Thursday, February 12, 2026

    Happy Thursday Techstravaganza Friends,

    This is a friendly reminder of our upcoming Techstravaganza 2.0, which will take place in exactly one hour, from 7:00 to 9:00 PM Eastern!

    Please note that Techstravaganza 2.0 is an ongoing monthly workshop. All workshops are recorded and posted immediately after the workshop for your reference. we recommend that you please join in 15 minutes prior to the workshop, in order to ensure that your setup is working correctly. Also, please be advised that the Zoom studio is setup so that everyone is muted upon entry, in order to prevent background noise when coming into the studio.

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

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    On this month’s Techstravaganza 2.0, we will take a look at some tips and tricks for getting started with JAWS for windows.

    If you have any questions or topic suggestions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the team:

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