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Episode Synopsis
Summary:
Chris and Michael catch up on the latest macOS Sequoia 15.4 update, sharing what’s working better—and what still needs a workaround. From new Braille fixes to ditching Apple’s Mail categories, they cover practical improvements for VoiceOver users. Michael walks through how LaunchBar has become his go-to for blazing-fast app launching and file actions, and Chris breaks down tips for customizing Finder views to better suit your workflow.
You’ll also hear about a hidden setting that makes Windows behave more like macOS inside Parallels, plus browser tricks for reading ChatGPT messages more reliably with VoiceOver.
Shortcuts & Tips Mentioned:
LaunchBar:
Command + Space: Open LaunchBar
Type abbreviation → Hold last letter to launch app instantly
Command + Option + A: Assign abbreviation
Tab: Open file actions
Command + Option + \\: Open clipboard history
Command + C → Command + CC: Clip merge for copying multiple items
Finder View Modes:
Command + 1: Icon View
Command + 2: List View
Command + 3: Column View
Command + 4: Gallery View
Finder → Preferences (Command + ,) → Advanced →
Check “Keep folders on top when sorting by name”
Parallels Desktop:
Command + , → Shortcuts → Set “Mac system shortcuts” to Always
Use SharpKeys to remap Command and Alt keys in Windows
Command + F4: Closes a Windows window if you’ve adjusted key mappings
VoiceOver & ChatGPT:
Command + Shift + C: Copy last ChatGPT message (Web)
Shift + Escape: Jump back to ChatGPT input field
VO + Shift + C: Copy last spoken phrase
VO + Shift + Z: Save last spoken phrase as audio to desktop
Emoji Access:
LaunchBar → Type emo → Right Arrow to browse categories
On Windows: Windows + . opens emoji picker
Other Tips:
Safari echo bug? Try Chrome for better typing feedback
Want all your emails back in one place?
Mail > View > Uncheck “Show Categories”
F1–F12 not doing what’s printed on the key?
System Settings → Keyboard → Enable “Use F1, F2, etc. as standard function keys”
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Chris and Michael catch up on the latest macOS Sequoia 15.4 update, sharing what’s working better—and what still needs a workaround. From new Braille fixes to ditching Apple’s Mail categories, they cover practical improvements for VoiceOver users. Michael walks through how LaunchBar has become his go-to for blazing-fast app launching and file actions, and Chris breaks down tips for customizing Finder views to better suit your workflow.
You’ll also hear about a hidden setting that makes Windows behave more like macOS inside Parallels, plus browser tricks for reading ChatGPT messages more reliably with VoiceOver.
Shortcuts & Tips Mentioned:
LaunchBar:
Command + Space: Open LaunchBar
Type abbreviation → Hold last letter to launch app instantly
Command + Option + A: Assign abbreviation
Tab: Open file actions
Command + Option + \\: Open clipboard history
Command + C → Command + CC: Clip merge for copying multiple items
Finder View Modes:
Command + 1: Icon View
Command + 2: List View
Command + 3: Column View
Command + 4: Gallery View
Finder → Preferences (Command + ,) → Advanced →
Check “Keep folders on top when sorting by name”
Parallels Desktop:
Command + , → Shortcuts → Set “Mac system shortcuts” to Always
Use SharpKeys to remap Command and Alt keys in Windows
Command + F4: Closes a Windows window if you’ve adjusted key mappings
VoiceOver & ChatGPT:
Command + Shift + C: Copy last ChatGPT message (Web)
Shift + Escape: Jump back to ChatGPT input field
VO + Shift + C: Copy last spoken phrase
VO + Shift + Z: Save last spoken phrase as audio to desktop
Emoji Access:
LaunchBar → Type emo → Right Arrow to browse categories
On Windows: Windows + . opens emoji picker
Other Tips:
Safari echo bug? Try Chrome for better typing feedback
Want all your emails back in one place?
Mail > View > Uncheck “Show Categories”
F1–F12 not doing what’s printed on the key?
System Settings → Keyboard → Enable “Use F1, F2, etc. as standard function keys”
Send us your feedback online: https://pinecast.com/feedback/unmute-presents-on-acb-communi/cd2060d0-3649-4099-a52b-49c9b0d96b79
This podcast is powered by Pinecast. Try Pinecast for free, forever, no credit card required. If you decide to upgrade, use coupon code r-431b7d for 40% off for 4 months, and support Unmute Podcast Network.Read transcript
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