Starky
The Mac voice command cheat sheet
The commands worth knowing, grouped by what you are trying to do. Every one checked against a real installed command set rather than written from memory.
Resources
Learn voice control, one command at a time
Guides, command references, and honest writing about running your computer by voice. Everything here is free to read and nothing is gated.
Voice control on a Mac: the complete guide
What it actually is, how it differs from dictation, the three real options on macOS, and how to get from nothing to a setup you can work in.
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macOS Voice Control vs Talon: an honest comparison
Apple gives you a capable voice system for free, already installed. Talon is more powerful and much harder to start. How to tell which one you actually need.
Voice control vs dictation: which one do you actually need?
Dictation types the words you say. Voice control runs your whole computer. Picking the wrong one is the most common and most expensive mistake people make at the start.
Why so many people quit Talon at setup, and how to get past it
Talon is the best voice control system available, and a large number of people who need it never get to use it. The reason is almost never the voice part.
Working with RSI: setting up a Mac you can use without your hands
If typing has started to hurt, a complete hands-free setup is achievable in an afternoon, costs nothing, and is far better than it was even three years ago.
Voice control for beginners: the everyday commands worth learning first
You do not need to memorise a manual. A short list of commands carries you through most of an ordinary day. Here is the shortlist, in the order worth learning it.
Try it instead
Starky comes with every command in these guides already installed, and teaches you them as you work. Free, and it runs on your own Mac.
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