Digital Bytes: Mac Commands Customization, iPhone Settings Search, and Power Chime Control

10/06/2025 10 min Temporada 1
Digital Bytes: Mac Commands Customization, iPhone Settings Search, and Power Chime Control

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Episode Title:
Digital Bytes: Mac Commands Customization, iPhone Settings Search, and Power Chime Control
Show Notes:In this episode of Digital Bytes:

Michael shares how to customize VoiceOver commands on the Mac using the Commands tab in VoiceOver Utility. Learn how to assign custom AppleScripts (like announcing remaining seconds in a minute) to specific key combos, thanks to tips from Chanel, Herbie, and Brad.
Quick Tip: Use VO + Fn + F8 (or Command + 8 in the Utility) to get started.
Want Michael’s script? Reach out to him on Mastodon: @[email protected].
Chanel dives into the often-overlooked search box in iOS Settings, showing how it can surface deep, hard-to-find options like:
Auto-Lock duration
Preventing the lock button from ending calls
Accessibility settings like "Stop sounds when locked"
Hidden Siri and notification controls
Marty explains how to toggle the Power On/Off chime on your iPhone, giving you more control over audio feedback during restarts.
Navigate to: Settings > Accessibility > Audio & Visual > Power On & Off Sounds

Stay tuned for more practical tips in future bites!

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