Michael hunts down a mystery whining noise in his studio and walks through a clean, step-by-step troubleshooting plan: strip the setup to basics, test the Vocaster solo, then re-introduce the mixer and cabling one piece at a time. We talk about when gear isn’t designed for how screen reader users actually use it, and what to do when a board might be internally crosstalking. Backup plan if the mixer’s down? Michael may swap to a Soundcraft; Damashe offers a loaner.

TipJar bonus this week: a concise Reaper tutorial from Michael on saving projects the smart way—defaults, folder structure, and why it’s always FLAC.

We compare render times (Intel Windows vs Apple silicon), touch on Windows on ARM machines and battery life, and swap notes on iZotope tools (D-Verb love, when Dialog Isolate shines). Then we nerd out about real-time translation: Google’s call demo, Microsoft’s past Skype magic, and Michael’s hands-on with Meta Ray-Bans translating Spanish in the wild.

iOS 26 chatter: a friendlier Phone app, voicemails in the calls list, and the delightfully simple “Set as Ringtone” from an audio message. Also: SharePlay memories, dictation auto-capitalizing hashtags, and Mastodon clients we like.

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In this episode of Technically Working, Michael and Damashe dig into the messy world of search, messaging apps, and productivity tools:

• Search and Safari Limits – Why Safari won’t let you set a truly custom search engine and how paid options like Kagi might be worth a look for cleaner, ad-free results.
• Keyboard Maestro Adventures – Michael finally convinced a friend to try Keyboard Maestro. The two share tips on disabling default macros, using ChatGPT for macro ideas, and avoiding the “Command+Tab hijack” surprise.
• Ad Overload and Usability Woes – A candid rant on how ads and cluttered websites break the browsing experience, and why many sites are losing trust with readers.
• Playing With Android – Michael activates a Samsung phone and runs headlong into AT\&T’s frustrating two-factor process, sparking a bigger conversation on usability and accessibility.
• VoIP and Short Code Roadblocks – Damashe shares insights from Doug on handling SMS for 2FA with VoIP numbers, SIM card workarounds, and forwarding solutions.
• Signal vs. WhatsApp – A deep dive into what works and what frustrates in both apps, from voice message playback speeds and call quality to cluttered interfaces and cross-device limitations.
• Beeper and Consolidation – Exploring how Beeper (now owned by Automattic) tries to unify messaging apps like Signal, WhatsApp, Google Messages, and more.
• BSI Braille Input – Michael and Damashe trade notes on Braille Screen Input across iOS and Android, including iOS 18’s expanded command mode.
• Passwords and Productivity – From being locked out after updates to GitHub’s new AI agents, the duo talk about tools that make workflows smoother—and the risks when they don’t.
• Community Thanks – A shout-out to tip jar supporters, reminders to rate the show in your favorite podcast app, and a call for listener feedback on search engines, messaging apps, and accessibility quirks.

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In this episode of Technically Working, Michael and Damashe cover a mix of retro tech, cutting-edge wearables, and coding experiments:

• Perkins Brailler Talk – Michael’s newly repaired Perkins returns home, and the guys reminisce about fixing braillers, paper jams, and carrying them through school hallways.
• Smart Glasses Showdown – A deep dive into Solos, Ally, Envision, Meta Ray-Bans, and even AGIGA. They discuss features, battery life, pricing, accessibility concerns, and why customization matters for blind users.
• Prompt Injection & AI in Glasses – Michael raises questions about prompt customization, injection risks, and the possibilities of tailoring AI outputs in wearable tech.
• Home Networking & Automation – Damashe’s new Ubiquiti gear sparks talk about segmenting networks, smart homes, and moving toward Home Assistant.
• Builder Saga – Michael shares progress (and setbacks) with rebuilding his scheduling tool, working through PRDs, Supabase, and GitHub remote agent experiments.
• Vibe Coding & Rubber Duck Debugging – They unpack what “vibe coding” really means, why talking through problems often reveals solutions, and how collaboration (or even a rubber duck) helps.
• Community Feedback – Listeners weigh in on show length preferences and using BlindShell Classic to tune in.

As always, they wrap with laughs, real-world coding tips, and appreciation for listeners supporting the show.

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