Re: My experience with the Mac
My rule fo thumb is determine the task and what best gets it done. On 3/7/12, matthew Dyer wrote: > Hi all, > > I have been using a mac now for over 2 years and only use windows when I > really need to like if I have to work whare it is required for example. I > do all of my personal stuff on my mac and it is all I have rite now. I find > that it just got too expencive to keep my screen reader updated to suppport > everything. Just my thoughts. > > Matthew > > > On Mar 7, 2012, at 3:54 PM, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: > >> I fully agree with you there. >> >> The only reason I have to deal with windows is for diagnostics and repairs >> for clients, that's the way I make a bit of decent cash when work comes >> in. So I use windows XP Pro for most of it with a hush hush version of >> jaws and I'm not recommending it at all. it's the only way to do it as >> system access and NVDA can't work with the software I use on windows. But >> depending on how the next month goes, I may leave the IT sector completely >> and get back to my music life, it's been calling me. now that I've started >> my new life, I'm going back to what drives me crazy. in a good way of >> course. >> >> I'd stay with my mac any day. >> >> lew >> >> On 7 Mar 2012, at 20:47, Eugenia Firth wrote: >> >>> hi Rahul. >>> I don't know if you guys are going to agree with me on this or not, but >>> even though there are is System Access out there, for the most part, the >>> accessibility of Windows is being handled by Freedom Scientific and G. W. >>> Micro. Someone posted a survey result on this list once that said that >>> about 70 percent of us have Jaws and a smaller number have WindowEyes. >>> The cost of getting technology for us is getting ridiculous, and a lot of >>> sates like Texas are setting some rigid restrictions on who can have it >>> and who cannot. I'm just thinking that these companies providing Windows >>> accessibility are really dependent more than Apple ever will be on the >>> states. This was starting to make me uncomfortable about the future of >>> Windows accessibility. Yes, I heard that Microsoft is adding a screen >>> reader to Windows 8. But, hey, they are several years too late and, of >>> course, behind Apple on that score. >>> >>> The good thing about specialized companies is that they can and do >>> provide better on-the-phone assistance and training for us. Recently I >>> was on the phone with Apple Care for an hour and a half and spoke to >>> three different people about something that I think should have been >>> simple. If I had a VoiceOver wise person on the phone, I think what I >>> wanted could have been resolved in ten minutes or less. I ended up going >>> for a Genius Bar appointment, and it took them no time at all to fix >>> things. Having said that, I am willing to do what I can to make things >>> better for us on Mac and IOS because I can't indefinitely support >>> financially the cost of completely specialized technology. >>> >>> It's a vicious circle to keep up updates with Windows and with >>> notetakers. My husband, when I was talking about ultimately having to >>> replace my PacMate once asked me if I was going to work just so I could >>> get my technology. For example, I figure I'll save myself $2,000 by >>> replacing my PacMate with not iPad and a braille display. The iPad is a >>> much better computer, too. >>> >>> Getting back to the Mac, I think we're in a transition here and we're >>> going to need to be as flexible as we can be. For instance, right now I >>> have to do PDF forms on that Vista computer in the other room. It >>> wouldn't surprise me at all if down the road, that's not the case. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Gigi >>> >>> On Mar 7, 2012, at 3:21 AM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: >>> Hi friends, I don't post often here, but I regularly check all the posts. I have a question. I purchased my MacBook last July, so I've had it for more than 9 months. A few months ago, I installed Windows on my Mac with the help of Bootcamp. So, the issue is that I'm always tempted to use Windows instead of the Mac. This is because of the following reasons: 1. On many occasions, I get an error message saying that my Internet connection is not working properly. If I try using Windows for using the Internet at the very same time, then it works perfectly. And, even on the Mac, the Internet starts working perfectly after sometime, without me having to do anything. 2. I still haven't been able to figure out an easy and effective way of using Facebook on the Mac, and I use Facebook a lot, so this is a major issue for me. Even most of the methods that are known to work with VO don't work for me, so I often end up getting frustrated because of this. 3. As you all must be aware, there is no way of reading captchas on the Mac with VO. 4. I read books by downloading them through Utorrent with the help of Ado
Two Itunes I think
When I open up itunes it says itunes two. There are no applications showing in this itunes. Makes me think there is another itunes with all my apps because this one has no apps in it. Someone from mac support who viewed my mac said I indeed had two itunes or two libraries or somethin. (Sardonic chuckle). Anyway, if anyone has half a thought about this, feel free. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: BRF files on the mac and IPhone
> I tried to turn on notes in iCloud. I was prompted to create a new email > address. Has anybody done this process. I was curious, as to why it wouldn't > simply use the current email address that's associated with your Apple ID for > instance. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Brailliant on MacBook Air
I had the same results iwth my braille pen. The mac sees it paired but thinks its a computer. On 11/20/11, Peg Jolene wrote: > Matthew: > > Thank you for your input. I have performed those procedures correctly. > Perhaps my previous post was not clear. When I use the correct settings for > either USB or Bluetooth connection, the Brailliant is not producing braille > output. In bluetooth, a serial port is created when the Brailliant is > paired. The status appears to be paired but not connected. The MacBook Air > recognizes the Brailliant as a "computer". > > More suggestions Matthew and Listers? > > PJ > On Nov 20, 2011, at 10:53 AM, Matthew Campbell wrote: > >> Hi. >> Turn the Brailliant on and scroll down until you see something that says >> com channel. Make sure that USB is highlighted. When I say highlighted I >> mean that the highlighted option will be underlined with dots 7 and 8 for >> each of the cells. So if USB is highlighted, The letters for USB will have >> the dots seven and 8 showing under the U the S and the B. >> If USB is not highlighted, press any of the cursor routing buttons that >> are directly above the U the S or the B. >> When done, scroll down until you see menu off and then press any of the >> cursor routing buttons above any of the letters. This will save you're >> changes and turn off the menu. >> HTH. >> Matthew Campbell. >> >> >> On 2011-11-20, at 1:41 PM, Peg Jolene wrote: >> >>> Hello Listers: >>> >>> I have an older Brailliant 40 display. It is working correctly with my >>> iPhone 4, however, it is not working with an older MacBook, or my brand >>> new MacBook air. I can pair it with bluetooth and cannot connect it. It >>> is not working at all with USB. >>> >>> Any suggestions are appreciated. >>> >>> Much thanks. >>> >>> PJ >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >>> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> For more options, visit this group at >>> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >>> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Serial Number:
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serial number
Other then having someone read it to me, how might I find the serial number for my mac book air? -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: serial number
That works all right. Voice over says it way to fast for me and the information seems to disappear after that. For some reason, voiceover speeds way up when it speaks it. Thanks for the help. On 11/20/11, Daniel Miller wrote: > Hi, > > Go to the apple menu by pressing VO+M, and then go to about this mac. Then > VO right arrow to the version of Mac OS X you're running, and that's a > button. VO space on that and it will change to your serial number. > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Albriton > Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:32 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: serial number > > Other then having someone read it to me, how might I find the serial number > for my mac book air? > > -- > Brian > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: serial number
Thanks for that tip. As it turns out, after trying it a few times and getting the timing down, I either get the software version or the word button. So I did what I should have done in the first place. Slowed the voice down to six percent and recorded it. Now I'll braille it on something. The apple folks like to have that serial number before they get started on the apple care line.e Thanks so much. This is a great list. On 11/20/11, Esther wrote: > Hi Brian, > > Just to add to Daniel's instructions, after you VO-Space twice on the field > that announces the version of Mac OS X in your "About This Mac" window, use > VO-Shift-C to copy the last announced phrase to the clipboard, and then you > can paste the information of the serial number into a TextEdit or Mail > window with Command-V. > > You need to VO-Space twice -- once to hear the build number, and another > time to hear the serial number. The system version number, build number, > and serial number cycle each time you VO-Space on that field. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Nov 20, 2011, at 15:34, Daniel Miller wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> Go to the apple menu by pressing VO+M, and then go to about this mac. Then >> VO right arrow to the version of Mac OS X you're running, and that's a >> button. VO space on that and it will change to your serial number. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Albriton >> Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 7:32 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: serial number >> >> Other then having someone read it to me, how might I find the serial >> number >> for my mac book air? >> >> -- >> Brian >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Mail on the mac
-- Brian When I go into mail I hear there are 500 some messages. These are in my gmail inbox. I don't find the list of messages. I find things like inbox edit and empty table. Fact is, I'm not getting to my messages. The real fact is, I've been studying this computer four a couple months and really not grasping how things like mail work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Mail on the mac
Ok. That's got me going. Here is a new thing. Before it reads each message, this is as I'm arroing through the messages, voiceover says blank blank blank. That happening for you or anybody else? Thanks a bunch. On 11/20/11, Marcia Yale wrote: > Mail is a bit tricky since it works a bit differently depending how you > choose to move around. If you tab from section to section, you can use > simple arrow keys to move through first your list of mailboxes and then > through your list of messages. However, if you use VO-right-arrow > (control-option-right-arrow) to move around, you need to make use of the > interacting commands (VO-shift-down-arrow to interact and VO-shift-up-arrow > to stop the interaction) to interact with the tables--first the list of > mailboxes and then the list of messages. I would suggest trying to remember > to tab around and save yourself the need to interact with the tables. I've > been using Mail since September, so I'm also a fairly new user. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Brian Albriton > Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2011 11:33 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Mail on the mac > > -- > Brian > When I go into mail I hear there are 500 some messages. These are in my > gmail inbox. I don't find the list of messages. I find things like inbox > edit and empty table. Fact is, I'm not getting to my messages. > The real fact is, I've been studying this computer four a couple months and > really not grasping how things like mail work. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
groups
When the mac says you are in a group or radio group, what is it calling a group. apparently, its different than a table, the meaning of which is pretty clear. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
mail on the mac
frequently get the message mail has no windows.-- BriaWhat could be causing this. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
safari and being stuck in toolbar maybe
After I open a web address I can't get out of that little area that has book barks, downloads, google and other such stuff. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Exercise iFor Keyboard Commander
I open the commander tabnavigate to the add button and press W, the letter I want to launch the word processor. I navigate to the menu button, activate it, and from that menu activate the custom option. I press vo-space to launch the open application dialog. nAt this point I'm not finding the application list table. There is a sidebar table which has applications in focus but I'm not finding the list applications. The one I'd like to locate once I find the applications table is text edit. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Exercise iFor Keyboard Commander
I'll tell you what. I am not finding what you mention. If you can, tgll me, how do I navigate this dialog. Perhaps that's the wrong question. What features would I find available to me in this dialog? All thebest, Brian On 1/8/12, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: > should be able to VO right over to the "file browser," and leave the sidebar > alone. I have Option T for Text Edit, but I've done this so I know it can > be done. > > > • Mark BurningHawk Baxter > • AIM, Skype and Twitter: BurningHawk1969 > • MSN: burninghawk1...@hotmail.com > • My home page: > • http://MarkBurningHawk.net/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Exercise iFor Keyboard Commander
Hey, Ricardo. Looking back at my earlier message makes me think it wasn't that clear. I opend voice over utility with vo-f8 and selected comanders. In commanders I selected the keyboard tab. I'm attempting to add a keystroke that would open an application with the right option key plus another key. The right option key I've already enabled. There's a keystroke already set to read time and date for instance. Brian On 1/8/12, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > When the file browser opens, just press command shift A like when you want > to go to the applications folder on your finder. Then arrow down or, press > the first lett of the app you want to jump to it in the list. > > BTW, when the file browser opens, it should already be in the app list. all > you should have to do is press the down arrow to go through the apps on your > machine. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Jan 8, 2012, at 5:10 PM, Brian Albriton wrote: > >> I open the commander tabnavigate to the add button and press W, the >> letter I want to launch the word processor. >> I navigate to the menu button, activate it, and from that menu >> activate the custom option. I press vo-space to launch the open >> application dialog. nAt this point I'm not finding the application >> list table. There is a sidebar table which has applications in focus >> but I'm not finding the list applications. The one I'd like to locate >> once I find the applications table is text edit. >> Brian >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: Is listening to drm protected windows media files on mac possible?
I used to get this question from people using books from overdrive. An old mac user said they used something called soundtaxi. soundtaxi.com I believe is the website but I know nothing other than this fellow said he had success with it. On 9/24/11, Ioana Gandrabur wrote: > Hi all, > Subject says it all. > Can I use mac software to listen to netlibrary books encoded with drm in wma > format on the mac? > > Thanks! > > Ioana > > (Sent from my phone) > > Please check out my new CD at www.ioanagandrabur.com or on itunes. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
.brf book on voiceOver
A couple years ago I ran across an actual book on voice over but have lost track of it. I am getting some use out of the available online help but if there is a book or two on VoiceOver I'd like to know. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
Re: .brf book on voiceOver
On 11/6/11, Eugenia Firth wrote: > As far as I know, it's still on the Apple web site, at least it was earlier > this year. You have to go to accessibility, and then I think VoiceOver to > find it. I have the one for Snow Leopard, which I think is still the brf > file. The one I have is in two volumes, and Apple was letting us download > without cost. I bought the volumes from National Braille Press, I think for > about $18. > > Regards, > Gigi > > On Nov 6, 2011, at 2:26 PM, Brian Albriton wrote: > >> A couple years ago I ran across an actual book on voice over but have >> lost track of it. I am getting some use out of the available online >> help but if there is a book or two on VoiceOver I'd like to know. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> To unsubscribe from this group, send email to >> macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> For more options, visit this group at >> http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. >> > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > To unsubscribe from this group, send email to > macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > For more options, visit this group at > http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en. > > -- Brian Thank you very much! I found it. Brian -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries?hl=en.
