You Can Use Your VCR
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
1w ago
Today’s episode is packed with updates, a demo we hope you’ll enjoy, and the chance to *finally* hang out with us later this month. Yes, at last, we’re having another free event! This time we’re discussing computers. whether you’re buying one, procrastinating about buying one, or just confused on terminology, we hope to make this a fun and informative event with lots of time to ask your questions. What’s the difference between RAM and storage? What are must-have components when shopping for a new computer? What version of Windows or Mac should you get? What should you know as a screen reader o ..read more
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Goodbye Lightning
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
1M ago
We begin this episode by updating you on Kim’s progress with her iPhone 14 Pro. Learn how she feels about it after several weeks of constant use, the surprising features she now enjoys, and whether she misses anything about her old iPhone SE. Find out her tricks for conquering Face ID and the home and app switcher gestures. We expand the discussion to talk about the Actions button on the iPhone 15 Pro Max and Chris’s thoughts. We’re excited to announce that a new front porch edition podcast is in our future. We’re returning to NC for part of April/May, and while our location will be different ..read more
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Why We Got in Trouble
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
1M ago
We begin by thanking those of you who have purchased our newest product since its release. We think this information on how to protect yourself from scams is so important, and we’re so happy you’re enjoying learning more about this subject. To learn more about this audio documentation please visit this page. Have you ever browsed Ebay for your assistive technology needs? How’d that work out for you? We share a cautionary tale of a recent experience we’ve had purchasing a braille display from an Ebay seller. We’ll share updates in a future episode. Next, we take a stroll down memory lane. we’ve ..read more
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Crickets
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
2M ago
We’re excited to begin this episode by announcing that our first product of the year has been released! Staying Safe from Scams is a three and a half hour overview of the scams you may encounter, tactics scammers use to fool you, and how to prevent yourself from being scammed. We cover email, snail mail, website, phone, text, and romance scams. You’ll also learn about web tools and other strategies to help keep you safe. This documentation is specifically designed from a blindness perspective. The documentation also comes with a comprehensive resource list in .docx format to help you continue ..read more
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Fancy New Camera
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
2M ago
In this episode, we discuss Kim’s first empressions of Face ID and having a phone without a home button. We also discuss Uber and Lyft and why we prefer one over the other at this current time ..read more
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Kind of like Santa Claus
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
3M ago
Welcome to our final podcast of 2023. How is that even possible? We begin by sharing about Kim’s Christmas present from Chris; the Soundcore Frames Bluetooth glasses by Anker. We discuss pairing and connecting, and Kim plays some music and shares how to use the touch controls. You also get to hear the phone call quality when using the glasses. Activate this link to purchase a pair of Soundcore Frames for yourself or someone you love. This is our affiliate link, and we receive a small commission when you purchase via this link. Next, Kim discusses a great Audible alternative, Chirp. This site r ..read more
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Little Treasures
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
3M ago
Looking for that last-minute stocking stuffer or perfect present? In this episode we’re making our list and checking it twice. No, we aren’t necessarily Santa’s helpers, but we discuss several items we’ve purchased during the past year that we think may make great gifts for your friends, family members, or maybe even for you! Products range from software and electronics to things that can make your holidays the coziest ever. The full list is below. Amazon affiliate links for applicable items are coming soon. Please note that if you order one of the below products from our Amazon link, we’ll re ..read more
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A Pretty Good Achievement
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
4M ago
Welcome to the 300th episode of the Mystic Access podcast! Wow! We begin by delving into a little of the podcast’s history, Kim’s involvement, and how excited we are to have hit this very cool milestone. We also thank everyone who attended our day-after-Thanksgiving open house! It was awesome, as always. If you missed this one, we’ll be doing it again next year, as well as another open house sometime in late July, 2024. The Majority of this episode contains a discussion of HumanWare’s Stellar Trek and our newly-released audio documentation on this innovative GPS device. We’re joined in the cas ..read more
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Calorie Free
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
4M ago
Welcome to our annual food edition! Our friend and former co-host Lisa Salinger joins us to share in all things delicious. Get ready for fun, laughter, and easy recipes to love both during the holiday season and throughout the year. All recipes can be found below. First, though, a couple quick event-related announcements. Our phone comparison event is being made available as a download rather than a live event. Registrations were very low, so we made the decision to just put this up as a free download as soon as possible. I’ll send an announcement to our free Events mailing list as soon as the ..read more
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When Everything Goes Wrong
Mystic Access Podcast: Where the Magic is in Learning
by Chris Nova, Kim Nova
5M ago
Happy Halloween, everyone. To finish off the spooky season, we reminisce about favorite costumes from our pasts, fond Halloween memories, and Halloween mishaps. We bet this segment brings back fun memories for you, too. If you enjoyed our discussion of the Kapsys smart Vision 3 phone last week, don’t forget we’re having a free event comparing multiple accessible cell phone options. It’s on November 16, and you must register to attend. Please paste the following link into your favorite browser to get started: https://www.mysticaccess.com/phoneclass We think we may have provided the wrong impres ..read more
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