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All right, good morning, everybody. Welcome to Ask BITS for June 6, 2026.
My name is Cliff Miller, and today I’m joined by Marci.
Good morning, everyone.
How are you doing, Jeff?
I’m great.
We also have Mike as our host and Jane as our streamer.
I didn’t prepare an icebreaker question, so I’ll come up with one: since it’s summertime, what is everyone’s favorite barbecue or picnic item? Ribs, chicken, potato salad, anything.
Mine is deviled eggs. Marci, what about you?
I love fried chicken. I know that’s not barbecue, but I could eat it anytime.
I’m a big fried chicken fan.
I knew someone would say that.
Hot dogs on the grill are great, along with cold ice cream. It’s going to be 102 degrees here today, so anything cool sounds good.
That reminds me of frozen treats, similar to a Slurpee from 7-Eleven, but different. They’re very good and popular. If you ever visit, we’ll have you try one.
What about you, Mike?
I like hamburgers, hot dogs, and brats on the grill.
That’s boring. I expected ribs.
If I can get boneless ribs, I’m in.
David, what do you like?
I agree with Cliff—deviled eggs. But if I had to choose, anything smoked. Also, if I’m grilling, it has to be charcoal. I don’t use propane or gas. That’s not real barbecue to me.
I like wood pellets.
That works too.
Mike, do we have any hands?
Yes. Malcolm, you’re unmuted.
I love smoked ribs. That’s my answer.
Do you have a tech question?
Yes. On the Apple Watch, is there a way to control VoiceOver volume?
Have you tried a two-finger double-tap and hold?
Not yet.
You can also use the crown, but you may need to enable it.
I thought it was a two-finger rotor gesture.
It depends. You can use the rotor on the watch itself.
Right—two-finger double-tap and slide to adjust volume.
Yes, it’s more of a sliding gesture.
What watch do you have?
The latest one.
Do you have the Series 11 or the Ultra?
Series 11.
Either way, the screen is small. If you don’t adjust volume often, it’s easier to change it in settings or ask Siri. Gestures are better for quick adjustments.
Siri has been hit or miss for me.
Understood.
Thanks.
Next, area code 256.
Hi, this is Jessica. My favorite is barbecue pulled pork sandwiches with hickory sauce and barbecue chips.
My question: how can I get a keyboard to use with GarageBand on my iPhone? A larger keyboard would make it easier to play instead of copying notes.
You’ll need to research the keyboard you want and figure out funding.
I was thinking about Guitar Center. Are there programs to help pay for one?
We don’t have resources for that, but thanks for asking.
Also, Jessica, Tyson asked us to let you know there will be a Monarch presentation from APH. Check your BITS schedule.
Next, Allison.
My favorite is a grilled hamburger with Ruffles and fruit like watermelon.
My question: are there talking electronic tuners for instruments like therapy harps?
You might reach out to Jason Castenway or Debbie Hazleton. They may know.
Thank you.
Next, Rose.
I like grilled hamburgers and s’mores.
Beth, you’re up.
I like well-done hamburgers, chips, s’mores, and watermelon.
My question: I’m using Windows 11. Copy and paste (Control+C and Control+V) doesn’t seem to work. Also, is there another music player besides Windows Media Player?
Control+C and Control+V definitely still work. Where are you trying to paste?
Into an email.
Which email client?
SA Mobile.
You’ll need to check with Numa Solutions for that.
For music players, try VLC, Foobar, or Winamp.
Pam, you’re up.
I love all barbecue foods, especially homemade ice cream.
My question: on my iPhone, I’ve blocked hundreds of email senders. Now new blocked senders don’t stay blocked. Is there a limit?
Yes, there is.
Apple increased phone number limits, but email limits are unclear. Contact Apple Accessibility for confirmation.
Randall, you’re up.
I love all barbecue foods.
For the harp question, I use a chord tuner with tones.
My question: how can I record part of a Zoom meeting on my phone?
Since you’re using the phone for Zoom, recording is difficult. You’d need a second device.
You could try an Apple Watch with an app like Just Press Record.
Otherwise, consider a handheld recorder like the Micro-Speak or Zoom H1.
Next, Randall.
I recently got an iPhone 16. On Facebook, I can’t reliably activate links in posts.
Try using the rotor to navigate by links.
That doesn’t always work.
Another approach: open the post, flick through elements, and double-tap even if VoiceOver doesn’t announce anything. That may activate the link.
Announcements:
Android and BlindShell classes have started. Recordings are available to BITS members.
Chapter Forge 2.0 has launched. It’s an accessible tool for creating audio content with chapter markers.
Upcoming events include MacBytes, NVDA 2026, PDF training, Linux basics, Apple Bytes, and AI tools sessions.
For registration, email ask@bits-acb.org.
Tim, you’re up.
I upgraded from an iPhone 14 to 17. When I end calls using a Bluetooth earpiece, music starts playing.
Check your Bluetooth device settings. The same gesture might be triggering playback.
Pamela, you’re up.
How do I create a new folder in Mail on iPhone?
Open the Mail app, go to the main screen, tap Edit, then scroll to the bottom and select “New Folder.”
Desi, you’re up.
I can’t turn off Key Describer on my DA2 player.
Try double-tapping the power button.
Liz provided a Facebook tip:
Open the post, flick through elements, and double-tap even if nothing is spoken. This can activate hidden links.
Another user reported a loud screeching sound during phone calls. Apple suggested turning off Wi-Fi, which helped somewhat.
Final questions covered storage issues, Victor Reader Stream file management, and general troubleshooting.
Thank you all for joining Ask BITS on June 6, 2026.
If we didn’t get to your question, email ask@bits-acb.org.
Have a great weekend.