We begin this episode by sharing about our March 2020 free event. this time, we’ll be discussing and demonstrating the Leasey scripts available for JAWS. Brian Hartgen is kindly providing a recorded presentation to be shared in class, and we’ll also be demonstrating Leasey and answering questions. If you’re unfamiliar with Leasey, or would like to learn more about how it can bring more convenience, fun and ease to using your PC, we’d love for you to join us. All info will be shared on our Events...
Mar 10, 20200
We begin this episode by reminding you about our three-week cord cutting course which begins on the day this podcast is released, February 25. we’l be leaving registrations open until end of day on Friday, February 28, so if you wish to participate, and need to join us a little late, you may do so. We also remind you of our free February virtual event on the BlindShell classic phone, coming up on February 27. This is a public event, and here’s all the info you’ll need to join us live: Topic: Ans...
Feb 25, 20200
We begin this episode with several important Mystic Access site-related items, including info on captchas, a review of why we no longer allow Internet Explorer to access the site, and more. We know this stuff is boring, but encourage you to listen anyway, as we want you to understand why some site options are as they are. If you’d like to save money every month, and who doesn’t, we have a possible opportunity to help you with that. Did you know there are tons of accessible alternatives to cable ...
Feb 11, 20200
In this episode, we begin by telling you about our first free monthly event for 2020, which will be all about audio description services. Whether you’re new to audio description services and want to learn what it’s all about, are curious what new offerings are out there, or are overwhelmed and not sure where to start finding audio described content, this event is for you. Make sure you’re part of our Events mailing list to receive the joining info. You may subscribe from any page of the site. We...
Jan 28, 20200
We begin 2020 with some updates from our last couple podcast episodes. We start by discussing updates to the Disney+ apps, and Lisa and our impressions of the new features and layout. Lisa next updates us on her Christmas mint-making activities, and reminds you that they can be made for all sorts of occasions, not just the end of year holidays. We then share details of Chris’s upcoming Birthday sale, so if you want to save some cash for Chris’s special day, be sure to listen for all the details ...
Jan 14, 20200
we’ve reached the end of 2019, and are saying good-bye to the year by discussing two interesting devices. The first is the BlindShell candy bar-style cell phone. The phone includes intuitive button controls, voice prompts, and a simple-to-use interface. Chris takes us on a tour. We’re excited to be sharing this great little phone with you! We also talk about the pros and cons of the Amazon Echo flex. If you want a tiny Echo to use, learn why the Flex may, or may not, be the right fit for you. Th...
Dec 31, 20190
We begin this episode with a little maintenance, in the form of some holiday shipping reminders. We also let you know when we close for business for the holidays, and remind you of some timely presents if you’re pressed for something to get a loved one. Our main topic for today is a discussion of the new Disney+ service. Download the app for iOS and Android. What do we love, and what are we unhappy about? Find out in our candid conversation. Note that Disney+ requires a paid subscription. Thanks...
Dec 17, 20190
Welcome to our over-sized annual food edition, where first, Lisa has returned, and she and Kim endeavor to make you hungry with a couple of festive holiday treats. Lisa’s Cream Cheese Mints 8 oz package cream cheese, full fat, softened (You want the block, not the whipped cream cheese in the tub) 1/4 cup (or 1 half stick) butter, softened 2 lbs powdered sugar 1 – 2 tsp mint extract gel food coloring (optional) Granulated sugar for rolling. When I made these, I left the candies white and used gre...
Dec 03, 20190
We begin this episode by sharing about our November free event, our last actual class of 2019. We hope you’ll join us to learn about how you can support small business owners, artists and artisans by learning about a few of our favorite things… in this case, a few of our favorite sites. If you miss the live class, which is always announced on our free events mailing list, it will be archived in a week or two on our free downloads page for your listening pleasure. Keep listening to learn about ou...
Nov 19, 20190
On November 5, 2019, Mystic Access appeared on Part 1 of Accessible Worlds Stocking Stuffers program to talk about great items from our catalog which we feel would make excellent holiday presents for those you love. This is our complete presentation. To learn more about Accessible World, click here.
Nov 08, 20190
In this episode Chris and Kim start out with two announcements. The first is the topic and date of the November free class. This class will be on Thursday November 21, rather than the usual final Thursday of the month. The last Thursday is Thanksgiving in the United States. Listen for all the details of our exciting class topic. You can join us by subscribing to our events mailing list. Just fill out the form on our home page if you are not already subscribed. The Zoom information will be sent o...
Nov 05, 20190
This episode is not only informative, it’s spooky, too! Check out all the sounds Chris interspersed throughout for Halloween. We begin by discussing Your Choice of Voice, our free event for October, 2019. If you want to learn about the various text to speech voices available for your favorite platform (PC, Mac or mobile, we’ll be sharing many of the available options (with demos, of course) where you can get them, and how you can configure them to sound just the way you want. We hope you’ll join...
Oct 22, 20190
Welcome to this episode of the podcast. We begin with a couple timely announcements. The first regards our event on becoming more efficient and confident using Microsoft Word. This event takes place on Thursday, October 10. Whether you primarily use word on your PC, mac, or a mobile device, we’re providing tips, strategies and a plethora of keystrokes to help you maximize your use of the program. Tired of feeling overwhelmed or totally lost when trying to format or edit that document? We’re here...
Oct 08, 20190
We begin this episode by discussing our just completed Android course which is now available for pre-order, and which will be released on October 1. We’re so happy with how this turned out and are really looking forward to sharing it with more of you. On Thursday, October 10, we’ll be presenting an event about fast and efficient ways to use Microsoft Word, particularly the huge variety of key commands available. We’re trying out a new system for joining our events which we hope will make it more...
Sep 24, 20190
We begin by sharing about our free September event which is coming up on September 26, 2019 — Lisa Salinger will be joining us to talk about the plethora of changes you’ll find in iOS 13. Don’t worry, you’ll like them! If you’re an iOS user, or would like to learn more about the power of iOS devices, we’d love to have you join us. To get all the joining information, please make sure you’re subscribed to our Events mailing list. You can subscribe from any page of our website. Are you sad that you...
Sep 10, 20190
This episode begins with our announcement of August’s free class, which demonstrated the power and productivity of Chromebooks. What’s a Chromebook and why might you want one? The event recording is now available, and you can download it here to learn more. We’ll soon have new audio documentation available about Chromebooks, demonstrating all that they can offer. It’s available for preorder now, and Chris is hard at work to bring you something fabulous. Learn more and preorder your Chromebook au...
Aug 27, 20190
We begin today’s episode with some important reminders. You still have time to register for live participation in our Acquainting Yourself with Android classes. whether you’re bran new to Android or want to use it more competently, this class is a great way to increase your knowledge. Listen to the episode for more details about the class. Our free event for August will occur on Thursday, August 29, and will feature a discussion on Chromebooks. What is a Chromebook, you may ask? Why would you wa...
Aug 13, 20190
This week’s episode begins with an addendum to a topic covered in the last episode. Kim demonstrates the straight Talk apps available for iOS and Android. While she shows the iOS app as an example, you can download a very similar app for Android to use in conjunction with your Straight Talk plan. The apps allow you to change your plan, find out how many minutes / how much data you’ve used during a given period, and much more. Download the Straight app for Android or for iOS. Speaking of Android,...
Jul 30, 20190
If you’re ready to ditch your expensive cell service plan, or are researching cheaper alternatives, you may enjoy our first discussion in this episode. We talk about what to look for in a cell phone plan, including accessibility factors. we talk specifically about our experiences with Straight Talk Wireless, which Kim uses for her monthly cell service. IN addition to the affordability and reliability of the service, one of Kim’s favorite features is the huge number of text codes available for ea...
Jul 16, 20190
Chris and Kim begin this episode with announcements related to the rapidly approaching conventions. We’ll be posting our convention sales on the News page of the site right around the time this episode is released. We’ll also be sending them out to our News list subscribers, so check your inboxes. Our sales begin Thursday, July 4 and end Sunday, July 14 at end of day. We’re holding a free open house call on Sunday, July 14, at 3:00 PM ET. Everyone is welcome to attend. We’ll be sharing the zoom ...
Jul 02, 20190
Today’s episode is filled with timely announcements. We announce our free class for June, which is all about getting live assistance. Yes, we’ll be talking a bit about Aira, but also some types of live assistance that you may not immediately think of. Join our free Events mailing list of any page of the website for more info on joining the class. In addition, we’ll be holding not one, but two free events in July. Listen for all the info about these events, and make sure you’re on our Events list...
Jun 18, 20190
Today’s episode is devoted to a segment in the Mystic access magic castle. We were delighted to chat with Kesel Wilson, editor and programs manager with National Braille Press. Kesel shares about NBP’s founding, its mission and goals, and about the many departments that make the organization run smoothly, thereby providing us with so many braille books and other braille materials. In addition to sharing about her own varied job responsibilities and the things she loves about her position, Kesel ...
Jun 04, 20190
We start out this episode by telling you about our free class for May: Asking Questions that Get Answers. It will take place on Thursday, May 31 at 8:30 PM Eastern. To get all the details, please subscribe to our events list. You will find subscription information on each page of our site. Next we share an exciting announcement from Kim. She has authored a new book for National Braille Press: Dating in the Digital Age. Visit the above link to read more and order your copy in a variety of formats...
May 21, 20190
We start by discussing our free event for May. If you’d like to subscribe to our Events list to keep up to date, you can find the info to join on our main site, as well as on all of our pages. In a weird twist of fate, all members of the team now own the [amazon text=Shark Robot Cleaning System S87 (Wi-Fi) with Hand Vacuum in All-In-One Charging Dock and Voice Control with Alexa or Google Assistant.&asin=B07FX685QN] We talk about it’s features, and Chris demonstrates how you can use Google H...
May 07, 20190
The team welcomes you to this podcast with news of April’s free event. Kim will serve as our guide to online dating and online relationships in particular. To learn about this event, please subscribe to the Events List. You can do this from any page on our site. It takes place April 25, and the download will be made available a few weeks later for those unable to attend live. May brings with it our new iOS modules. To learn about what is being offered and to place your order, you can visit this ...
Apr 23, 20190
today’s episode includes some important news, especially relevant if you’re a QCast user. Mystic access recently switched podcast hosts, and because our new host works strictly over a secure server, QCast will no longer play our podcast. We have attempted to talk with the developer about this issue more than once, but nothing has been done to resolve it. As a result,Chris shares a demo of a free podcatcher that works on PC only. Learn to search, stream and download podcasts with this informative...
Apr 09, 20190
We’re eager to jump right in to the news, and to tell you about a free class detailing all the BrailleNote Touch Plus has to offer. Find all the details here, and come join us! In order to bring you the most complete information possible, we are moving back the start dates for our iOS modules. They will begin the first week in May. Visit this page to read about and purchase the modules. If you are interested in a multi-week class regarding music subscription services, please email us to let us k...
Mar 26, 20190
The team starts out this podcast with news of iOS Modules. Lessons 13-18 are now complete, and can be purchased from our site. Our final set of six modules starts in April, and can be ordered now The BrailleNote Touch Plus is in the house! We talk about an upcoming class and tutorial on this unit. Kim demonstrates some of the new features present in this device. For more information on this class, please keep listening or subscribe to our newsletter from any page on our site.
Mar 12, 20190
After welcoming you to the podcast, we provide a demonstration of how to apply points to your order. We also answer questions about adding your birthday and the updated BrailleNote Touch. We also tell you a little about upcoming iOS modules. These are not yet ready for pre-order, but should be shortly. Our free class for February is called We Are the Music Makers, and is all about free and paid music subscription services. You can join our Events list from the main page of our site to receive an...
Feb 26, 20190
We begin by reminding listeners that only two modules remain in this series of six. Visit our site to check them out. Our as yet untitled class on music subscription services will take place on Thursday February 28, 2019. To get info about this, as well as our other free events, please subscribe to the Events List.. We are pleased to offer the LiWith Pro bone conduction headphones for sale. Visit this link to purchase them with the tutorial, or this link to purchase just the tutorial. You may al...
Feb 12, 20190
