Re: Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
Hello Esther and others, I would like to thank you all very much for your input regarding my question about continuous reading of a book in the iBook application. As you stated, Esther, a two-finger flick down from within the text did the trick. And yes, I agree that upon more thought, this makes sense. Now to my next question: Is it a reasonable expectation that most commercially-done, contemporary novels found in the bookstore will be accessible? Even though I am currently in the U.S., I am still taken to the Austrian App Store, though manually switching isn't a problem. Kindest regards and thanks once again for your assistance, Mike On 26,Feb,2012, at 12:59 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Mike, > > Just to expand on my comment about issuing the two-finger flick down from the > text area of the book to get continuous reading going in iBooks. Since this > gesture is meant to "read all" on the current page, starting from your > present position, if you wanted to find out about the page chooser at the > bottom of the screen the first time you checked the layout of controls in > iBooks, and were starting from the buttons for Library and table of contents, > you wouldn't want VoiceOver to keep reading to the end of the book before > telling you that there were additional controls at the bottom of the page. > > So what happens is that a two-finger flick down initiated from the area with > button controls at the top of the screen just reads the text that is on the > current page, then goes on to read the controls at the bottom of the screen. > But if you initiate the two-finger flick down from within the text area, your > "read all from present point" gesture continues to read through the text > area, only, and will automatically go on to the next page. > > This originally confused me, too, the first time I encountered it and didn't > have VO read the rest of the page. But then it made sense that it would work > that way. > > Most people touch the center of the screen when they do their two-finger > flick down, so that's why they automatically get the continuous reading. > > You'll still notice a slight pause when you reach the end of the current > page. That's because iBooks does a simulated page turn graphic. This > annoyed the heck out of some early reviewers (who were not visually impaired. > Andy Ihnatko wrote in his initial, otherwise positive, review of iBooks for > the Chicago Sun: "I do wish I could disable the fancy page-curl animation. On > an iPhone 3GS, at least, there’s a slight, but annoying, additional pause as > the app does a whole lot of math.") If this really annoys you, changing the > font size to be small will put a lot more text on the screen before you get > that slight pause. > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > > On Feb 26, 2012, at 10:35 AM, Esther wrote: > >> Hi Mike, >> >> Try doing the two-finger flick down from the middle of the text page. For >> example, if you're reading in the page, do a two-finger tap to stop. Then do >> a two-finger flick down. Usually when you're in the text area this will >> work for continuous reading. Or you can try to touch the center of the >> screen for the text area first, then do the two finger flick down. >> >> HTH. Cheers, >> >> Esther >> >> On Feb 26, 2012, at 10:31 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> Hello Jane, >>> >>> That's the problem. A two-finger flick down reads the current page, but >>> reading is halted at the end of the page. I have been unsuccessful at >>> having continuous read to work. I am read the current page from start to >>> finish, but then VO stops reading, i.e. the next page isn't turned to, nor >>> is reading continued. >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> On 26,Feb,2012, at 11:56 AM, Jane wrote: >>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> Tru a two-finger-flick-down. That'll start it reading and will turn pages. >>>> >>>> Jane >>>> >>>> >>>> On Feb 26, 2012, at 2:41 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>> >>>>> A couple of weeks ago, I downloaded the book on Siri and have started to >>>>> read it. The navigation works reasonably well, i.e. I can go to specific >>>>> pages and read a page in its entirety. Where I am having a problem, >>>>> however, is getting VoiceOver to read continuously. At present, at least >>>>> with the approach that seems to be working for me, I ha
Re: Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
My situation is somewhat different. I live in Austria and have lived there for over 35 years. I am just visiting family and friends in the States now. Thus far, I have been able to get everything I wanted from the Austrian App store. However, since I am physically present in the States right now, I have to intentionally load the Austrian App store before making purchases. My Mac automatically loads the US store since I am here right now. I was going to put some money on an App store card while here, but I'm not sure if the gods in Cupertino will let me do this. :) Mike On 28,Feb,2012, at 7:05 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: > Odd. Do you have something special set up that might make it think you want > the Australian store? I know some US folks found changing to English > (Australia) gave a different intonation that they found more understandable, > but I don't think that does anything anymore, although picking British > English from the Languages is an interesting change of cadence. > > CB > > On 2/27/12 8:46 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> Hello Esther and others, >> >> I would like to thank you all very much for your input regarding my question >> about continuous reading of a book in the iBook application. As you stated, >> Esther, a two-finger flick down from within the text did the trick. And >> yes, I agree that upon more thought, this makes sense. >> >> Now to my next question: Is it a reasonable expectation that most >> commercially-done, contemporary novels found in the bookstore will be >> accessible? >> >> Even though I am currently in the U.S., I am still taken to the Austrian App >> Store, though manually switching isn't a problem. >> >> Kindest regards and thanks once again for your assistance, >> >> Mike >> >> On 26,Feb,2012, at 12:59 PM, Esther wrote: >> >>> Hi Mike, >>> >>> Just to expand on my comment about issuing the two-finger flick down from >>> the text area of the book to get continuous reading going in iBooks. Since >>> this gesture is meant to "read all" on the current page, starting from your >>> present position, if you wanted to find out about the page chooser at the >>> bottom of the screen the first time you checked the layout of controls in >>> iBooks, and were starting from the buttons for Library and table of >>> contents, you wouldn't want VoiceOver to keep reading to the end of the >>> book before telling you that there were additional controls at the bottom >>> of the page. >>> >>> So what happens is that a two-finger flick down initiated from the area >>> with button controls at the top of the screen just reads the text that is >>> on the current page, then goes on to read the controls at the bottom of the >>> screen. But if you initiate the two-finger flick down from within the text >>> area, your "read all from present point" gesture continues to read through >>> the text area, only, and will automatically go on to the next page. >>> >>> This originally confused me, too, the first time I encountered it and >>> didn't have VO read the rest of the page. But then it made sense that it >>> would work that way. >>> >>> Most people touch the center of the screen when they do their two-finger >>> flick down, so that's why they automatically get the continuous reading. >>> >>> You'll still notice a slight pause when you reach the end of the current >>> page. That's because iBooks does a simulated page turn graphic. This >>> annoyed the heck out of some early reviewers (who were not visually >>> impaired. Andy Ihnatko wrote in his initial, otherwise positive, review of >>> iBooks for the Chicago Sun: "I do wish I could disable the fancy page-curl >>> animation. On an iPhone 3GS, at least, there’s a slight, but annoying, >>> additional pause as the app does a whole lot of math.") If this really >>> annoys you, changing the font size to be small will put a lot more text on >>> the screen before you get that slight pause. >>> >>> HTH. Cheers, >>> >>> Esther >>> >>> On Feb 26, 2012, at 10:35 AM, Esther wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Mike, >>>> >>>> Try doing the two-finger flick down from the middle of the text page. For >>>> example, if you're reading in the page, do a two-finger tap to stop. Then >>>> do a two-finger flick down. Usually when you're in the text a
Re: Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
Actually, I'm so jazzed about this. Amazon's Kindle left us in the lurch, to my way of thinking at least, but Apple came through! Mike On 28,Feb,2012, at 4:00 PM, Cheree Heppe wrote: > Cheree Heppe here: > Nearly every book I have downloaded from IBooks has read correctly and has > been accessible. > The only exception that I recall now are books produced by a group called > "Instructables." They put out cookbooks, craft how-to books, a survival > manual where they have doagrams about the skills/tasks one is supposed to be > learning and such. These I don't even try now because they don't work with > VoiceOver. > They, fortunately for VoiceOver users, are a drop in the ocean of accessible > books. I have a lot of books now from IBooks and love being able to read a > newly published work at the same moment as my sighted colleagues. > > Regards, > Cheree Heppe > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 28/02/2012, at 7:22, Jane wrote: > >> >> every book I've gotten so far is accessible. I have yet to find an >> inaccessible novel. >> >> Jane >> >> >> >> >> On Feb 27, 2012, at 11:46 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> Hello Esther and others, >>> >>> I would like to thank you all very much for your input regarding my >>> question about continuous reading of a book in the iBook application. As >>> you stated, Esther, a two-finger flick down from within the text did the >>> trick. And yes, I agree that upon more thought, this makes sense. >>> >>> Now to my next question: Is it a reasonable expectation that most >>> commercially-done, contemporary novels found in the bookstore will be >>> accessible? >>> >>> Even though I am currently in the U.S., I am still taken to the Austrian >>> App Store, though manually switching isn't a problem. >>> >>> Kindest regards and thanks once again for your assistance, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> On 26,Feb,2012, at 12:59 PM, Esther wrote: >>> >>>> Hi Mike, >>>> >>>> Just to expand on my comment about issuing the two-finger flick down from >>>> the text area of the book to get continuous reading going in iBooks. Since >>>> this gesture is meant to "read all" on the current page, starting from >>>> your present position, if you wanted to find out about the page chooser at >>>> the bottom of the screen the first time you checked the layout of controls >>>> in iBooks, and were starting from the buttons for Library and table of >>>> contents, you wouldn't want VoiceOver to keep reading to the end of the >>>> book before telling you that there were additional controls at the bottom >>>> of the page. >>>> >>>> So what happens is that a two-finger flick down initiated from the area >>>> with button controls at the top of the screen just reads the text that is >>>> on the current page, then goes on to read the controls at the bottom of >>>> the screen. But if you initiate the two-finger flick down from within the >>>> text area, your "read all from present point" gesture continues to read >>>> through the text area, only, and will automatically go on to the next page. >>>> >>>> This originally confused me, too, the first time I encountered it and >>>> didn't have VO read the rest of the page. But then it made sense that it >>>> would work that way. >>>> >>>> Most people touch the center of the screen when they do their two-finger >>>> flick down, so that's why they automatically get the continuous reading. >>>> >>>> You'll still notice a slight pause when you reach the end of the current >>>> page. That's because iBooks does a simulated page turn graphic. This >>>> annoyed the heck out of some early reviewers (who were not visually >>>> impaired. Andy Ihnatko wrote in his initial, otherwise positive, review of >>>> iBooks for the Chicago Sun: "I do wish I could disable the fancy page-curl >>>> animation. On an iPhone 3GS, at least, there’s a slight, but annoying, >>>> additional pause as the app does a whole lot of math.") If this really >>>> annoys you, changing the font size to be small will put a lot more text on >>>> the screen before you get that slight pause. >>>> >>>> HTH. Cheers, >>
Re: Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
Not a problem, Chris, I don't take offense because after all, I'm neither Austrian nor Australian. :) I will look for you at CSUN tomorrow,Thursday. Mike On 28,Feb,2012, at 10:15 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > Ahh. Makes more sense now and I also failed to notice Austrian vs. > Australian, no sleight intended. > > CB > > On 2/28/12 10:47 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> My situation is somewhat different. I live in Austria and have lived there >> for over 35 years. I am just visiting family and friends in the States now. >> Thus far, I have been able to get everything I wanted from the Austrian App >> store. >> >> However, since I am physically present in the States right now, I have to >> intentionally load the Austrian App store before making purchases. My Mac >> automatically loads the US store since I am here right now. I was going to >> put some money on an App store card while here, but I'm not sure if the gods >> in Cupertino will let me do this. :) >> >> Mike >> >> On 28,Feb,2012, at 7:05 AM, Chris Blouch wrote: >> >>> Odd. Do you have something special set up that might make it think you want >>> the Australian store? I know some US folks found changing to English >>> (Australia) gave a different intonation that they found more >>> understandable, but I don't think that does anything anymore, although >>> picking British English from the Languages is an interesting change of >>> cadence. >>> >>> CB >>> >>> On 2/27/12 8:46 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> Hello Esther and others, >>>> >>>> I would like to thank you all very much for your input regarding my >>>> question about continuous reading of a book in the iBook application. As >>>> you stated, Esther, a two-finger flick down from within the text did the >>>> trick. And yes, I agree that upon more thought, this makes sense. >>>> >>>> Now to my next question: Is it a reasonable expectation that most >>>> commercially-done, contemporary novels found in the bookstore will be >>>> accessible? >>>> >>>> Even though I am currently in the U.S., I am still taken to the Austrian >>>> App Store, though manually switching isn't a problem. >>>> >>>> Kindest regards and thanks once again for your assistance, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> On 26,Feb,2012, at 12:59 PM, Esther wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hi Mike, >>>>> >>>>> Just to expand on my comment about issuing the two-finger flick down from >>>>> the text area of the book to get continuous reading going in iBooks. >>>>> Since this gesture is meant to "read all" on the current page, starting >>>>> from your present position, if you wanted to find out about the page >>>>> chooser at the bottom of the screen the first time you checked the layout >>>>> of controls in iBooks, and were starting from the buttons for Library and >>>>> table of contents, you wouldn't want VoiceOver to keep reading to the end >>>>> of the book before telling you that there were additional controls at the >>>>> bottom of the page. >>>>> >>>>> So what happens is that a two-finger flick down initiated from the area >>>>> with button controls at the top of the screen just reads the text that is >>>>> on the current page, then goes on to read the controls at the bottom of >>>>> the screen. But if you initiate the two-finger flick down from within >>>>> the text area, your "read all from present point" gesture continues to >>>>> read through the text area, only, and will automatically go on to the >>>>> next page. >>>>> >>>>> This originally confused me, too, the first time I encountered it and >>>>> didn't have VO read the rest of the page. But then it made sense that it >>>>> would work that way. >>>>> >>>>> Most people touch the center of the screen when they do their two-finger >>>>> flick down, so that's why they automatically get the continuous reading. >>>>> >>>>> You'll still notice a slight pause when you reach the end of the current >>>>> page. That's because iBooks does a simulated page turn graphic. This >>>>> annoyed the heck out of some
Looking for a good English Dictionary for the iPhone that does just a little bit more
Hello everyone, I recently downloaded the Merriam-Webster dictionary App for my iPhone, and I really like it. There is one feature, however, that it either doesn't have, or I haven't been able to activate it. Sometimes, when entering an unfamiliar word, I don't get the spelling quite right, and the dictionary accurately states that the word isn't in its database. I am looking for an offline dictionary that automatically lists alternative words that it thinks might be the word I am actually looking for. My old Franklyn Language Master has this feature, and I am looking for something similar for the iPhone. Any and all suggestions would be greatly appreciated. In case you're interested, the word over which I stumbled, i.e. the word that made me wish for this feature was "potemkin." Mike -- 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: Looking for a good English Dictionary for the iPhone that does just a little bit more
Hello Aser, Is the dictionary to which you referred in your second posting from Oxford University Press? I frequently recommend the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary to my students in Vienna. This dictionary is great for both students of English and those of us who grew up with the language. I will have a look. I am sure that it is accessible. :) Best regards and thank you, Mike On 5,Mar,2012, at 4:21 PM, Aser Tolentino wrote: > Actually Advanced English Dictionary might be a better idea, since the way in > which WordBook let's you look up any word in a definition by making each word > a link makes definitions a pain to listen to. They're both pretty good. > > Respectfully, > Aser Tolentino, Esq. > > On Mar 5, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I recently downloaded the Merriam-Webster dictionary App for my iPhone, and >> I really like it. There is one feature, however, that it either doesn't >> have, or I haven't been able to activate it. >> >> Sometimes, when entering an unfamiliar word, I don't get the spelling quite >> right, and the dictionary accurately states that the word isn't in its >> database. I am looking for an offline dictionary that automatically lists >> alternative words that it thinks might be the word I am actually looking >> for. My old Franklyn Language Master has this feature, and I am looking for >> something similar for the iPhone. Any and all suggestions would be greatly >> appreciated. In case you're interested, the word over which I stumbled, >> i.e. the word that made me wish for this feature was "potemkin." >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: Looking for a good English Dictionary for the iPhone that does just a little bit more
st. All should be available > internationally, All apps for the iPhone work on iPhone, iPod Touch, and > iPad (according to the store listings). However, the WordBook > andDictionary.com apps have separate versions optimized to use the larger > screen of the iPad. Please note that the Dictionary.com apps in particular > can take a while to load -- they're over 42 MB and best downloaded over a > WiFi connection. Remember that all these apps work independent of a network > connection, so the database must be held on the device. > > • Dictionary.com - Dictionary & Thesaurus (free) by Dictionary.com > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/dictionary-com-dictionary/id308750436?mt=8 > • Dictionary.com - Dictionary & Thesaurus - For iPad (free) byDictionary.com > http://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/dictionary-com/id308750439 > • WordBook English Dictionary & Thesaurus ($1.99) by Trancreative Software > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordbook-english-dictionary/id289694924?mt=8 > • WordBook XL - English Dictionary & Thesaurus for the iPad ($2.99) by > Trancreative Software > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/wordbook-xl-english-dictionary/id364030280?mt=8 > • The Advanced English Dictionary & Thesaurus ($0.99) by jDictionary Mobile > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/advanced-english-dictionary/id293150206?mt=8 > • The World Factbook 2010 ($0.99) by jDicitionary Mobile > http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/the-world-factbook-2010/id310064645?mt=8 > > > HTH > > Cheers, > > Esther > > On Mar 5, 2012, at 2:42 PM, Aser Tolentino wrote: > >> Very sorry, was actually referring to the one by JDictionary Mobile. >> Apologies for the confusion. >> >> Respectfully, >> Aser Tolentino, Esq. >> >> On Mar 5, 2012, at 4:33 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> Hello Aser, >>> >>> Is the dictionary to which you referred in your second posting from Oxford >>> University Press? I frequently recommend the Oxford Advanced Learner's >>> Dictionary to my students in Vienna. This dictionary is great for both >>> students of English and those of us who grew up with the language. I will >>> have a look. I am sure that it is accessible. :) >>> >>> Best regards and thank you, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> On 5,Mar,2012, at 4:21 PM, Aser Tolentino wrote: >>> >>>> Actually Advanced English Dictionary might be a better idea, since the way >>>> in which WordBook let's you look up any word in a definition by making >>>> each word a link makes definitions a pain to listen to. They're both >>>> pretty good. >>>> >>>> Respectfully, >>>> Aser Tolentino, Esq. >>>> >>>> On Mar 5, 2012, at 4:06 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I recently downloaded the Merriam-Webster dictionary App for my iPhone, >>>>> and I really like it. There is one feature, however, that it either >>>>> doesn't have, or I haven't been able to activate it. >>>>> >>>>> Sometimes, when entering an unfamiliar word, I don't get the spelling >>>>> quite right, and the dictionary accurately states that the word isn't in >>>>> its database. I am looking for an offline dictionary that automatically >>>>> lists alternative words that it thinks might be the word I am actually >>>>> looking for. My old Franklyn Language Master has this feature, and I am >>>>> looking for something similar for the iPhone. Any and all suggestions >>>>> would be greatly appreciated. In case you're interested, the word over >>>>> which I stumbled, i.e. the word that made me wish for this feature was >>>>> "potemkin." >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> > > > -- > 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.
Can the iPhone be used as a Magnifier?
Hi. I am totally blind, so this wouldn't help me. I was asked by a physician whether or not there was an App for the iPhone that turned it into a magnifier. The idea is that you point the rear camera at some print that is then magnified and displayed on the front screen of the unit for viewing. Does such an App exist? My best to all, Mike -- 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: Can the iPhone be used as a Magnifier?
>>> Technology from a blindness perspective! >>> www.mainmenu.acbradio.org >>> www.twitter.com/mainmenu >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Esther" >>> To: >>> Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2012 6:46 PM >>> Subject: Re: Can the iPhone be used as a Magnifier? >>> >>> >>> Hi Mike, >>> >>> Yes, there are a number of apps that will let you use the iPhone camera as >>> a magnifier. Some of these were mentioned in discussions by low-vision >>> users. Here's one that has gotten a lot of recent publicity (but I don't >>> know whether it works with VoiceOver -- some of them do): >>> >>> • Lumin Turns Your iPhone into an Illuminated Magnifier by Adam C. Engst, 4 >>> January 2012, TidBITS article: >>> http://tidbits.com/static/html/TidBITS-1108.html#0 >>> >>> Here's the App Store link: >>> • Lumin ($1.99) by Mahboud Zabetian >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/lumin/id480343142?mt=8 >>> >>> Some other apps that should work with VoiceOver: >>> • Spectacles ($0.99) by Mach One Mobile >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/spectacles/id380054681?mt=8 >>> Bryan Jones can tell you more about this one, since he posted questions >>> about this some time ago. See "Re: Using the iPhone 4 as a video magnifier >>> with illumination": >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries%40googlegroups.com/msg28434.html >>> • Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight ($0.99) by TLA Investments, LLC >>> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/over-40-magnifier-flashlight/id381663967?mt=8 >>> >>> There's an ad-free version of the "Over 40 Magnifier and Flashlight" app >>> for $2.99 that may have other features. The $0.99 version was a free >>> download at one time. >>> >>> Most of what I know about zoom and low-vision magnification comes from >>> supporting Mac setups for older relatives who want some magnification of >>> their screens, but are not really low-vision users. Still, magnification >>> apps like the ones I've listed are helpful for them. >>> >>> The Lumin app lets you increase the magnification of the image you've taken >>> beyond the maximum set by the camera, by using the pinch-to-zoom gesture to >>> enlarge the image. All of these apps can turn on the LED flash of the >>> iPhone 4 and 4S cameras. >>> >>> HTH. Maybe Bryan can suggest other apps that he finds useful. >>> >>> Best, >>> >>> Esther >>> >>> >>> On Mar 18, 2012, at 1:04 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> I am totally blind, so this wouldn't help me. I was asked by a physician >>>> whether or not there was an App for the iPhone that turned it into a >>>> magnifier. The idea is that you point the rear camera at some print that >>>> is then magnified and displayed on the front screen of the unit for >>>> viewing. Does such an App exist? >>>> >>>> My best to all, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>> > > -- > 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.
AppleWorks Conversion to something more modern?
Greetings, I recently received some files on a USB Stick that contained several files with a CWK extension. When I tried to open one of them, I was told that I was attempting to open an AppleWorks file. When I spoke with the person who gave me the USB stick, she said that the files had been created on an old Apple computer quite some time ago. Does anyone know how I might be able to assist this person and convert the files to something that is usable on a modern Mac? Is there a free, or not too expensive utility out there that would accomplish this task for us? Kindest regards to all and thanks in advance, Mike -- 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.
Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G text messages
Hello everyone, I have several friends who use iPhones, and I would prefer to send them iMessages as opposed to text messages, for which I pay. The problem I am having is that for some reason, I am not able to send them iMessages. I have gone into the Contacts app, as well as the Messaging app, but I can't find a place where I can specifically pick iMessage as opposed to "Text Message." I must have changed something in settings somewhere, because this used to work. I am still in the States and am using Wi-Fi only, with Airplane Mode turned on. Since I'm not having problems with FaceTime, I have reason to believe that the settings pertaining to Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode are correct. Any thoughts? Thanks in advanced and best regards, Mike -- 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: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G text messages
Hello Alberto, Normally, I would agree with you, but, per your suggestion, I went into the settings and still did not find what I wanted. iMessaging is turned on. Nor did I didn't learn anything helpful when I clicked on the link that took me to the part of the manual that talked about the iMessaging service. So I still find myself wondering why I am only being permitted to send text messages, though iMessaging is turned on and my phone is turned off. Best regards and thanks for weighing in, Mike On 10,May,2012, at 3:00 PM, alberto arreola wrote: > If you go to settings and messaging you will find what you need there. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Ring > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 12:29 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G > text messages > > If any of you can answer this question I'll enjoy having that answer as > well. I almost wondered if Apple got rid of that function. > On May 10, 2012, at 1:21 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I have several friends who use iPhones, and I would prefer to send them > iMessages as opposed to text messages, for which I pay. >> >> The problem I am having is that for some reason, I am not able to send > them iMessages. I have gone into the Contacts app, as well as the Messaging > app, but I can't find a place where I can specifically pick iMessage as > opposed to "Text Message." I must have changed something in settings > somewhere, because this used to work. I am still in the States and am using > Wi-Fi only, with Airplane Mode turned on. Since I'm not having problems > with FaceTime, I have reason to believe that the settings pertaining to > Wi-Fi and Airplane Mode are correct. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Thanks in advanced and best regards, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G text messages
There's a thought, Ricardo, though I am not optimistic. If that were a criterion, then other people's phones or iPads would need to be constantly transmitting this info to the network. Nevertheless, for the sake of thoroughness and since you are probably right :) I will ask them to check this option. Mike On 10,May,2012, at 3:52 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > Keep in mind, it might not be you. The person your sending messages to might > have turned iMessages off. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On May 10, 2012, at 2:21 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I have several friends who use iPhones, and I would prefer to send them >> iMessages as opposed to text messages, for which I pay. >> >> The problem I am having is that for some reason, I am not able to send them >> iMessages. I have gone into the Contacts app, as well as the Messaging app, >> but I can't find a place where I can specifically pick iMessage as opposed >> to "Text Message." I must have changed something in settings somewhere, >> because this used to work. I am still in the States and am using Wi-Fi >> only, with Airplane Mode turned on. Since I'm not having problems with >> FaceTime, I have reason to believe that the settings pertaining to Wi-Fi and >> Airplane Mode are correct. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Thanks in advanced and best regards, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G text messages
Thanks for your responses. I have never used iCloud, but am I correct in guessing that I would log in through my iPhone's settings and that the password I use for buying apps from the AppStore is the one I would use for the iCloud as well? Thank you and best regards, Mike On 10,May,2012, at 9:31 PM, Frank Ventura wrote: > If you need to test try sending an iMessage to 781 492 4262, I know imessages > are working on that line. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker > Sent: Thursday, May 10, 2012 3:53 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G > text messages > > Hi, > > Keep in mind, it might not be you. The person your sending messages to might > have turned iMessages off. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On May 10, 2012, at 2:21 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I have several friends who use iPhones, and I would prefer to send them >> iMessages as opposed to text messages, for which I pay. >> >> The problem I am having is that for some reason, I am not able to send them >> iMessages. I have gone into the Contacts app, as well as the Messaging app, >> but I can't find a place where I can specifically pick iMessage as opposed >> to "Text Message." I must have changed something in settings somewhere, >> because this used to work. I am still in the States and am using Wi-Fi >> only, with Airplane Mode turned on. Since I'm not having problems with >> FaceTime, I have reason to believe that the settings pertaining to Wi-Fi and >> Airplane Mode are correct. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Thanks in advanced and best regards, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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. > -- 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.
The accessibility of Zello?
Hello to all of you, Has anyone ever used a communications App called Zello and if so, is the iPhone version accessible? When I went to zello.com, I noticed that several elements on the page couldn't be read with Safari, and this caused me to wonder about whether or not it would even be worth my while to download Zello for the iPhone. My best to everyone, Mike -- 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: The accessibility of Zello?
Thanks, Robert, for the helpful information. I didn't want to download the App, only to find out that it wasn't usable. I was initially scared off because when I went to the zello.com site, I kept getting links that said "Text," though no text was rendered. Best regards and thanks, Mike On 16,May,2012, at 7:33 AM, Robert Carter wrote: > Hi, > > Zello is a Walkie-Talkie app that allows one to talk in real time with other > people all over the world. It allows you to connect to channels where people > are talking. You can even create your own channel if you like. > > A number of channels having to do with blindness and accessibility have been > created. > > The iOS app is completely accessible with VoiceOver and the PC application > now works quite well with windows screen readers. Zello is free and the > connecting with people helping each other all over the world is very cool. If > you decide to join, my Zello name is Tech Doctor. > > Robert Carter > On May 15, 2012, at 3:06 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello to all of you, >> >> Has anyone ever used a communications App called Zello and if so, is the >> iPhone version accessible? When I went to zello.com, I noticed that several >> elements on the page couldn't be read with Safari, and this caused me to >> wonder about whether or not it would even be worth my while to download >> Zello for the iPhone. >> >> My best to everyone, >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> 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.
Kapten GPS
Hello all, During my recently-concluded trip to the States, I spoke with a blind individual who mentioned in passing that he used a navigation App called Kapten GPS. Unfortunately, I didn't get a chance to find out how well the App worked for him. In the App Store, I found an App called Kapten Europe GPS Multitransport for 5.99 Euros, but I have yet to determine whether or not this price includes the map updates. It probably does not. Has anyone ever tried out this App, and how were your results? Thank you very much, Mike -- 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: rss readers
Hello Darcy, Do you know if NewsRack allows a person to read RSS content offline? Sometimes, I like to download a lot of content when I have a Wi-Fi connection but then read it later, when the Internet might not always be available. Best regards, Mike On 20,Jun,2012, at 4:37 AM, Darcy Burnard wrote: > Hi. A Google Reader account is what handles the syncing. So if you use > multiple rss readers, or multiple devices, you can keep your feeds and read > articles in sync. > I used to use mail's RSS feature, until I also had an iOS device. > It's worth noting that if you're planning on upgrading to Mountain Lion, and > you use RSS in mail, you may want to start looking for another solution. > According to an article in Mac World, the RSS feature is no longer present in > mail. You can read the article here. > http://www.macworld.com/article/1165465/mountain_lion_hands_on_with_mail.html > Darcy > > On 2012-06-19, at 8:54 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli > wrote: > >> Hi: >> Why don't you use the RSS reader in mail? If Newsrack syncs from iPhone to >> Mac, what do you want Google Reader? >> On Jun 19, 2012, at 3:40 PM, Darcy Burnard wrote: >> >>> Hi. I use NewsRack both on the Mac and on iOS. Both work really well with >>> VO, and they both sync with Google Reader which is useful. >>> Darcy >>> >>> On 2012-06-19, at 11:45 AM, Steve Vandecar wrote: >>> Hi, What is a good rss reader for the Mac? Thanks Steve -- 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Turning off or Disabling Trackpad
Greetings! Recently, a blind friend of mine purchased either a MacBook or MacBook Pro. I am attempting to teach him how to use his Mac, and we are making a lot of progress. We are having one problem, however, where I could use a tip: Sometimes, while typing, his wrist accidentally hits the Trackpad, and VoiceOver starts talking. Is there a way to disable the Trackpad so that this doesn't occur? I purchased my MacBook in early 2009, but I can't remember what I did to disable the Trackpad. However, my friend just recently purchased his Mac two months ago. I don't know if it is a MacBook or MacBook Pro, or if this even makes a difference. We need to disable the Trackpad or at least "shut it up" when his wrist accidentally bumps against it. Fortunately, when I touch the trackpad on my Mac, VO doesn't say a thing, but I can't remember how I made this happen. I have gone into the System Preferences, but I didn't locate a "Disable Trackpad" option. In the VO Utility program, "Enable Trackpad Commander" is unchecked on my system. Would we be able to silence my friend's Trackpad if we unchecked it on his Mac, or do we also need to do something elsewhere? Most gratefully yours, Mike -- 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: Turning off or Disabling Trackpad
Gigi, shame on me for not remembering that. I just tried it on my Mac, and it worked perfectly. Thank you very, very much! Mike On 28,Jun,2012, at 12:34 PM, Gigi wrote: > Hi there > Yes, and if you are an iPhone user, you will understand what I'm about to say > right away. Holding down the control and option keys, take 2 Fingers And Pl. > them on the trackpad. Then rotate your wrist to the left, and you will hear > an little musical tone and voice over will say "track pad commander off. " > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 28, 2012, at 4:53 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Greetings! >> >> Recently, a blind friend of mine purchased either a MacBook or MacBook Pro. >> I am attempting to teach him how to use his Mac, and we are making a lot of >> progress. >> >> We are having one problem, however, where I could use a tip: Sometimes, >> while typing, his wrist accidentally hits the Trackpad, and VoiceOver starts >> talking. Is there a way to disable the Trackpad so that this doesn't occur? >> >> >> I purchased my MacBook in early 2009, but I can't remember what I did to >> disable the Trackpad. However, my friend just recently purchased his Mac >> two months ago. I don't know if it is a MacBook or MacBook Pro, or if this >> even makes a difference. We need to disable the Trackpad or at least "shut >> it up" when his wrist accidentally bumps against it. Fortunately, when I >> touch the trackpad on my Mac, VO doesn't say a thing, but I can't remember >> how I made this happen. I have gone into the System Preferences, but I >> didn't locate a "Disable Trackpad" option. In the VO Utility program, >> "Enable Trackpad Commander" is unchecked on my system. Would we be able to >> silence my friend's Trackpad if we unchecked it on his Mac, or do we also >> need to do something elsewhere? >> >> Most gratefully yours, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
"Finder Busy" and Mac overheating
Hello listers, Recently, a lot of people have been talking about a bug that causes VO to constantly say: "Safari Busy." I, too, have frequently encountered this bug. I sometimes have a problem of a slightly different nature. Occasionally, though I cannot duplicate this problem at will, I am unable to do anything in Finder. VO says "Finder Busy," and my MacBook starts to get hot. Even though the fan turns on, the unit gets quite hot to the touch, and the only thing I can do is shut down my system. I do this by going to any app, except finder, that is running, and shut down my system through the Apple menu. I do not know if this issue is in any way related to Voice Over, but some insight into rectifying the problem would be truly appreciated. With kindest regards to all of you, Mike -- 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: "Finder Busy" and Mac overheating
Thanks for responding to my query, Matthew. When this happens to you, does your Mac's fan turn on and does your unit start to heat up, too? Take care and thank you, Mike On 6,Jul,2012, at 6:09 PM, Matthew Campbell wrote: > Hi Mike. > What I do when my finder gets busy is switch to another app and then reload > VO. > This seems to fix the problem. I've been meaning to write Apple Accessibility > for a while now about this issue but haven't gotten around to it. > HTH, > Matthew Campbell. > > > On 2012-07-06, at 11:48 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello listers, >> >> Recently, a lot of people have been talking about a bug that causes VO to >> constantly say: "Safari Busy." I, too, have frequently encountered this bug. >> >> I sometimes have a problem of a slightly different nature. Occasionally, >> though I cannot duplicate this problem at will, I am unable to do anything >> in Finder. VO says "Finder Busy," and my MacBook starts to get hot. Even >> though the fan turns on, the unit gets quite hot to the touch, and the only >> thing I can do is shut down my system. I do this by going to any app, >> except finder, that is running, and shut down my system through the Apple >> menu. >> >> I do not know if this issue is in any way related to Voice Over, but some >> insight into rectifying the problem would be truly appreciated. >> >> With kindest regards to all of you, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: "Finder Busy" and Mac overheating
Yes, Matthew, hitting Command-Shift-A or D does indeed seem to precipitate things, now that you mention it. Many thanks, and let's hope that this problem will be addressed in the release of Mountain Lion. Mike On 6,Jul,2012, at 6:46 PM, Matthew Campbell wrote: > Hi Mike. > It used to until I figured out that little trick I told you about. > It seems to happen when I press one of the keystrokes that goes somewhere > such as command shift a to go to the applications folder. > > On 2012-07-06, at 12:22 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Thanks for responding to my query, Matthew. When this happens to you, does >> your Mac's fan turn on and does your unit start to heat up, too? >> >> Take care and thank you, >> >> Mike >> >> On 6,Jul,2012, at 6:09 PM, Matthew Campbell wrote: >> >>> Hi Mike. >>> What I do when my finder gets busy is switch to another app and then reload >>> VO. >>> This seems to fix the problem. I've been meaning to write Apple >>> Accessibility for a while now about this issue but haven't gotten around to >>> it. >>> HTH, >>> Matthew Campbell. >>> >>> >>> On 2012-07-06, at 11:48 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hello listers, >>>> >>>> Recently, a lot of people have been talking about a bug that causes VO to >>>> constantly say: "Safari Busy." I, too, have frequently encountered this >>>> bug. >>>> >>>> I sometimes have a problem of a slightly different nature. Occasionally, >>>> though I cannot duplicate this problem at will, I am unable to do anything >>>> in Finder. VO says "Finder Busy," and my MacBook starts to get hot. Even >>>> though the fan turns on, the unit gets quite hot to the touch, and the >>>> only thing I can do is shut down my system. I do this by going to any >>>> app, except finder, that is running, and shut down my system through the >>>> Apple menu. >>>> >>>> I do not know if this issue is in any way related to Voice Over, but some >>>> insight into rectifying the problem would be truly appreciated. >>>> >>>> With kindest regards to all of you, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Nisus Writer Pro, Auto Correct and Voice Over
Hi. The most recent version of Nisus Writer Pro has an Auto Correct feature, and this is something I have been looking for in a Mac word Processing application for a long time. Has anyone had any experience using this feature with VO? I am wondering if it is possible to configure the Auto Correct feature and VO in such a way that whenever I was correcting any writing, I would only hear the corrected text instead of both the original text as well as my corrections. Whenever I need to use the auto correct feature in collaborative work, I currently use MS Word, Office 2007 and Window-Eyes. This works very well for me, but it tethers me to my desktop. Kind regards and thanks, Mike -- 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: Tips for Using Track Changes
Dear Harry and Simon, Please allow me to make one correction here: You can get to the Verbosity Rotor by pressing Control-Option-v. With best wishes, Mike On 9,Jul,2012, at 10:42 AM, Simon Cavendish wrote: > Dear Harry, > > Regarding speaking the attributes of the text you are reading, press > control+shift+v and you will find yourself in the dialogue box where yo you > can adjust various values for Voiceover. One of them is speak text > attributes. There are other useful functions of Voiceover you can change here > fairly quickly while working with documents. Press escape to get out of the > place. Have a good look. > > Others will add to this no doubt. There's a work around tables in documents > which Ann Roberson uses successfully but I have not tried it as I have so far > had no use for it but it should work. It is not simple but for now, she has > been able to do it. You could try and search this group's archive to find her > posts. Or maybe she will kindly respond to your questions. > > With best wishes > > Simon > On 9 Jul 2012, at 01:18, Harry Hogue wrote: > >> What I mean with features is being able to tell things like centered text, >> different-colored text, tables (inserting them, etc), and I am just guessing >> here, but I imagine that putting in a table of contents or headers and >> footers wouldn't work too well, either. I would love to see an in-depth >> podcast dealing with the real nitty gritty of Pages with VO. >> >> Harry >> >> On Jul 8, 2012, at 5:48 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: >> >>> Hello Harry, >>> >>> As Simon said, track changes is a problem for VO users. We can see what >>> changes have been made but not where they are. When you interact with the >>> page, VO says "Page whatever, number of items". Anything over 3 items means >>> there are additional items such as text boxes on that page. You can >>> interact with each of them which is where you see the changes that have >>> been made. So you can find which page contains changes, but not where on >>> that page. >>> >>> Could you explain your comment about formatting features not working that >>> well? Most things work fine for me. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Anne >>> >>> >>> On 8 Jul 2012, at 12:15, Harry Hogue wrote: >>> Simon, Thanks very much. This is a real pity, since track changes is a pretty important feature. Of course, I've noticed that most of the formatting features in Pages don't really work that well, actually. Thanks, Harry >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > -- 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.
Pesky Dictionary and Sidebar issue
Greetings to all of you, I am having an issue with the Dictionary app that is part of Mac OS. Dictionary is in my Doc, just the way I like it. Unfortunately, however, it has recently been appearing in my Sidebar as well. Whenever I arrow over it in the Sidebar, it automatically opens, so I cannot remove it from the Sidebar by using the context Menu (VO-shift-M). Does anyone have any work-around for this pesky issue? I tried going to the entry on the Sidebar while the App was open, but I was still unable to get to the context menu. I also looked through the menu options in the program itself. Unless I missed it, I was also unable to find anything about Dictionary opening in the Sidebar in the app's Preferences, as well. Thanks in advance, Mike -- 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: Pesky Dictionary and Sidebar issue
Hello Anne, Your suggestion was the first thing I tried before posting my query to the list. The problem I am having is that as soon as I land on the dictionary, it automatically launches, and I am taken out of Finder. Even if I leave the Dictionary open and Command-Tab back to Finder, I still can't remove the Dictionary from the Sidebar. Thanks for the suggestion, however; you are always helpful. Mike On 21,Jul,2012, at 9:01 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > You can remove any folder from your Sidebar by interacting with the Sidebar > and getting a contextual menu for the item you wish to remove. Remove from > sidebar is the last item in the menu. > > Whatever is selected in the sidebar is automatically displayed on the right. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 21 Jul 2012, at 18:51, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Greetings to all of you, >> >> I am having an issue with the Dictionary app that is part of Mac OS. >> Dictionary is in my Doc, just the way I like it. Unfortunately, however, it >> has recently been appearing in my Sidebar as well. Whenever I arrow over it >> in the Sidebar, it automatically opens, so I cannot remove it from the >> Sidebar by using the context Menu (VO-shift-M). >> >> Does anyone have any work-around for this pesky issue? I tried going to the >> entry on the Sidebar while the App was open, but I was still unable to get >> to the context menu. I also looked through the menu options in the program >> itself. Unless I missed it, I was also unable to find anything about >> Dictionary opening in the Sidebar in the app's Preferences, as well. >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
MLB for the iPhone and Accessibility of Archived games
Hello listers, I purchased "At Bat," an App that works with the MLB.com website. I can't remember how much I was charged, but I am now able to listen to Major League Baseball games in real time on my iPhone. The problem I am having is an inability to listen to Major League Baseball offerings that are archived. In other words, I can listen to every game in real time, but I am unable to listen to archived games, something which would be nice since I am in Central Europe.. Here are my questions: 1. Do I have to pay extra, if I want to listen to archived games on my iPhone? 2. If I use my Mac, instead of my iPhone to listen to archived games, are there any major accessibility issues? 3. When listening to archived games, either on the Mac or on the iPhone, is it possible to jump around in a game? I know that sighted friends can specifically pick innings they want to listen to, but I don't know if this is possible for us, from an accessibility perspective. Thanks so much! Mike -- 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: Removing an item from the dock
Hi, Stacey, When in the Doc,go to the item which you wish to remove. Then, go into the Context Menu by pressing VO-Shift-M. One of the options in the menu that will appear is Remove from Sidebar. Good luck! Mike On 23,Jul,2012, at 2:11 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: > Hi all, > Can someone please refresh my memory. How do you remove something from the > dock? > Thanks, > Stacey and GEB dog Chesley > > > -- > 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.
Re: MLB for the iPhone and Accessibility of Archived games
Hello Charlie, Do you know if it is possible to listen to archived games on the Mac, using Safari, if you have a MLB subscription, or have they been gotten rid of altogether? Thanks! Mike On 23,Jul,2012, at 2:22 AM, Charlie Doremus wrote: > Archived games are not available > > Aloha, > > Charlie > > Our new book "YOU MIGHT BE A MORON" is on sale at www.giantdolphin.com click > the off the bookshelf link > > > > On Jul 22, 2012, at 8:03 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> archived games > > -- > 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.
RSS in ML?
Hello everyone, I recently installed Mountain Lion and, for the most part, things are great. I am having one issue, however, and that is with Mail's RSS facility. I have been subscribed to several RSS feeds for a long time, and I have always read them in the Mail program. Under ML, however, those mailboxes are no longer visible in my list of mailboxes. Does anyone know where, or if, ML moved them to? Thanks in advance, Mike -- 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: RSS in ML?
Thanks for the feedback, everyone. I checked out several different sites and everyone confirms that RSS reading capabilities have been scrapped in mail under ML, at least for the time being. A third-party client is apparently the way to go. Best regards to everyone, along with thanks, Mike On 30,Jul,2012, at 9:16 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > +Hi Chris, > > How can one read RSS feeds in Mountain Lion Mail? That is to say, what are > the steps to get it to work? > > Thank you, > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Moore > Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 11:32 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: RSS in ML? > > You can still read RSS within mail and you can get a Safari extension to put > the RSS button back onto the toolbar. > On 30 Jul 2012, at 19:09, Daniel Miller wrote: > >> RSS feeds are no longer available in Mountain Lion. You'll need >> another RSS reader. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Busboom >> Sent: Monday, July 30, 2012 1:00 PM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: RSS in ML? >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> I recently installed Mountain Lion and, for the most part, things are > great. >> I am having one issue, however, and that is with Mail's RSS facility. >> >> I have been subscribed to several RSS feeds for a long time, and I >> have always read them in the Mail program. Under ML, however, those >> mailboxes are no longer visible in my list of mailboxes. Does anyone >> know where, or if, ML moved them to? >> >> Thanks in advance, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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. > > > -- > 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.
Re: VoiceOver Getting Started for Mountain Lion
Hi. Is it possible to get an HTML version of the VoiceOver Getting Started with Mountain Lion document somewhere? Many thanks, Mike On 8,Aug,2012, at 9:45 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > Okay, thanks for clarifying that point. > > Les > On Aug 8, 2012, at 3:31 PM, Shen wrote: > >> That's correct. The text of the heading is the same. And if you click on >> the link for the brf zip file, you will see that the file name is >> "voiceOver_Mountain_Lion.zip". >> And if you click on the link to buy the hardcopy, it redirects you to the >> LightHouse page for Mountain Lion. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler >> Sent: Wednesday, August 08, 2012 11:42 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: VoiceOver Getting Started for Mountain Lion >> >> I checked that page, and it doesn't appear that the page has been updated >> for Mountain Lion yet. I see reference to Getting Started with OS 10, which >> is what I saw a couple of weeks ago. >> >> Les >> On Aug 8, 2012, at 1:10 PM, "Shen" wrote: >> >>> Hi everyone, >>> Just want to share that the VoiceOver download page has now been >>> updated with the VoiceOver Getting Started guide for Mountain Lion. >>> You can download a zip archive containing brf files, or you can >>> purchase a hardcopy in Braille from the LightHouse for the Blind in San >> Francisco. >>> http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/downloads.html >>> >>> Happy reading! >>> >>> -- >>> 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Issue with Escape Key in Mountain Lion
Greetings to all of you, Since installing Mountain Lion, I have had loads of grief with the Escape Key in Pop-Up menus. Frequently, when in a pop-up menu, I am unable to get out of it by issuing the Escape Key. Has anyone else had this problem and if so, what is the solution? With sincere gratitude, Mike -- 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: Issue with Escape Key in Mountain Lion
Hello Gavin, Thanks for your feedback. Unfortunately, the ideas you described don't really work for me. What I may do is ask a sighted person if it is possible for them to escape out of a menu when VO is not running. Perhaps this will at least let me determine whether or not this is just a VO bug. I don't think that it is, however. Best regards and thanks again, Mike On 9,Aug,2012, at 9:35 PM, Gavin Grundlingh wrote: > I only seem to have this issue in the status menus, or the "menu extras" as > VoiceOver now calls them. It doeswn't happen all the time, but when it does, > hitting Escape just dings at me. My only solutions at this point are to > either Command-Tab out of and back into the application you're using, if you > have multiple applications open, or move focus to the dock and press the > button for the application you are busy with. I hope this can be fixed in a > future update. > > Regards, > > Gavin Grundlingh > Phone: +27 (0) 83 713-6191 > Secondary Phone: +27 (0) 79 157-2466 > Fax: +27 (0) 86 617-5792 > Email: g.batw...@gmail.com > Secondary Email: customtra...@live.co.za > Skype: Batworx > Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/batworx > Twitter: http://twitter.com/baworx > > On 09 Aug 2012, at 9:17 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Greetings to all of you, >> >> Since installing Mountain Lion, I have had loads of grief with the Escape >> Key in Pop-Up menus. Frequently, when in a pop-up menu, I am unable to get >> out of it by issuing the Escape Key. Has anyone else had this problem and >> if so, what is the solution? >> >> With sincere gratitude, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: VoiceOver Getting Started for Mountain Lion
Hi Esther, Thank you very, very much and kindest regards, Mike On 9,Aug,2012, at 11:39 PM, Esther wrote: > Hi Mike, > I answered this question last week for William Windels (Durch > version).VoiceOver Getting Started Guide for Mountain Lion (HTML > versions) are available: > English: > http://help.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/10.8/index.html > German: > http://help.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/10.8/German.lproj/index.html > > HTH. Cheers, > > Esther > . > > -- > 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.
Re: Scanning program for the iPhone I felt
Hello everyone, I was sorely tempted to chop off the last two words of the subject but wasn't sure if I was allowed to do that since I"m not a list moderator. I went to the Applevis site and read all the posts about TextDetective. They were very informative. I have two questions, however: 1. I have an iPhone 4S which has a front and rear camera. Which camera does TextDetective require you to use? 2. Apparently, the program will only read material if it is right-side-up, from the camera's perspective. Has this been addressed in the most recent update? My best to all of you, and thanks! Mike On 21,Aug,2012, at 4:58 AM, David Tanner wrote: > The camera on the iTouch 4 is not going to be good enough to successfully > recognize text. > > - Original Message - From: "Jane" > To: > Sent: Sunday, August 19, 2012 9:29 PM > Subject: Re: Scanning program for the iPhone I felt > > > Is it worth getting with an iPod Touch 4Th Gen? Considering it but don't > want to spend the money if I can't get good results. > > Jane > > > On Aug 19, 2012, at 9:39 PM, Rachel Feinberg wrote: > >> Try Text Detective. It's an app that scans automatically without the need to >> take a photo of text. Works best with the 4S and is on applevis if you want >> to peruse the description and comments on it. Here's the link: >> >> http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/utilities/textdetective >> >> On Aug 19, 2012, at 4:16 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: >> >>> absolutely none. I've never got it to work once in over a year. I >>> eventually just erased it from my phone. >>> >>> Ricardo Walker >>> rica...@appletothecore.info >>> Twitter:@apple2thecore >>> www.appletothecore.info >>> >>> On Aug 19, 2012, at 7:11 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >>> Hi guys I have Prismo and it works fine it's far as I can say. But my husband found a program called say text all one word by the way. The thing I really like about it is that it really makes a big loud beeping noise when you get your picture in focus and then you leave the iPhone still to take the picture. I was wondering what success set it you guys had using this app? Sent from my iPhone -- 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. >> > > -- > 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.
Re: New accessible solution for Social networking on the iPhone
Hi, ED, Which social network is the App designed to work with ? Thanks, Mike On 18,Feb,2012, at 4:52 PM, Ed Worrell wrote: > Hello LIsters. I have been working with an app developer to make his Social > networking app accessible. The app is called Status Report. Here is the > direct link to it in the app store. > http://itunes.apple.com/ye/app/status-report/id474219737?mt=8 > The app interface is very simple. The app was made only to update your status > and to look at, like. and comment on your friends status messages. It will > not allow you to send direct messages to your friends, or allow you to chat > with them, but it is a great app and Anders the developer should be commended > for his quick turn around on this app. He is very quick to respond and had > many if not all of the bugs with voiceover fixed with in a couple of hours of > talking to him. > > To refresh the page and see new posts by your friends just find the first > status on the main page and double tap and drag down and this will refresh > your feed, he even made it so voiceover tells you that it is updateing and > when it has finished updateing. This is a simple and great app that should > not be overlooked. He is planning to add more social networking sites in > future updates. > > Give it a shot > > Thanks > ED > > -- > 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.
Re: new version of motion gps drive
Hello Anne, Thanks for responding. I downloaded Ariadne this morning, but I have been told that the most recent version of Navigon is no longer accessible. If this is true, do you know if it is possible to download older iterations of a program from the iStore? If ordering older versions works, which version should I grab? Thanks for all the times you have assisted me! Mike On 18,Feb,2012, at 5:07 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > This app does not work in Europe. I like the combination of Navigon and > Ariadne GPS. You might also find MyWay Classic useful for marking out routes > that are off the beaten track. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 18 Feb 2012, at 16:50, Michael Busboom wrote: > >> Hello Mike, >> >> Do you know if this App works at all in Europe? Since I still am an >> expatriate American and get to the States occasionally, I'll probably buy >> it, but knowing that it worked in Europe as well would make it even more >> interesting. >> >> Kindest regards, >> >> Mike >> P.S. Your podcasts on the Mac did much to inspire me to buy my first >> MacBook, and I don't regret that decision one little bit. Thank you. >> On 18,Feb,2012, at 4:46 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: >> >>> Hey everyone, motion gps has just released version 13 for the iphone, if >>> you live in the United States or Canada, it's well worth checking out. They >>> have fixed the unlabeled buttons and provided very good accessibility for >>> voiceover users. I think this app is now by far the best one for blind >>> users, navigon was the best choice for a while but I think it has lost the >>> top spot, especially in the newest versions. >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > -- 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: new version of motion gps drive
Two other questions about Navigon, Anne: In the App Store, there are versions of Navigon for both the U.S. and for Europe. If I buy the European maps, as well as the ones for the States, do they all use the same software engine, and does each region or country appear as a separate App on my home screen? Thanks so much, Mike On 18,Feb,2012, at 5:42 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > The current version of Navigon is accessible, at least, it is on my iPhone 4. > So if you have a 4 or a 4S, you'll be fine. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > On 18 Feb 2012, at 17:33, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello Anne, >> >> Thanks for responding. I downloaded Ariadne this morning, but I have been >> told that the most recent version of Navigon is no longer accessible. If >> this is true, do you know if it is possible to download older iterations of >> a program from the iStore? If ordering older versions works, which version >> should I grab? >> >> Thanks for all the times you have assisted me! >> >> Mike > > -- > 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.
Re: Color Identifier for the iPhone 4S
Hello Anne, Do you know which camera on the iPhone the App uses? Thanks, Mike On 18,Feb,2012, at 5:04 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > The best colour identifier I've found for the iPhone is aidColors. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 18 Feb 2012, at 16:46, Michael Busboom wrote: > >> Greetings, >> >> Since acquiring my iPhone 4S a little over a week ago, I have been >> downloading Apps with abandon and thoroughly enjoying the experience of >> using them. >> >> Recently, I discovered an App called Color Detector. It is a self-voicing >> App, so you don't even need VoiceOver. However, the App's performance is >> extremely disappointing. All it ever says when I point the camera is "Navy >> Blue." Thinking that I was doing something wrong, I asked my sighted >> daughter to give the program a try, and her results weren't any better. So, >> I was wondering if anyone knew of a color detection App that worked well >> with VoiceOver. >> >> My best to all of you, and thanks so much for all of the help you have been >> giving me recently! >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: Color Identifier for the iPhone 4S
The App uses the rear camera. On 18,Feb,2012, at 6:46 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > Hello Anne, > > Do you know which camera on the iPhone the App uses? > > Thanks, > > Mike > > On 18,Feb,2012, at 5:04 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > >> Hello Mike, >> >> The best colour identifier I've found for the iPhone is aidColors. >> >> Cheers, >> >> Anne >> >> >> On 18 Feb 2012, at 16:46, Michael Busboom wrote: >> >>> Greetings, >>> >>> Since acquiring my iPhone 4S a little over a week ago, I have been >>> downloading Apps with abandon and thoroughly enjoying the experience of >>> using them. >>> >>> Recently, I discovered an App called Color Detector. It is a self-voicing >>> App, so you don't even need VoiceOver. However, the App's performance is >>> extremely disappointing. All it ever says when I point the camera is "Navy >>> Blue." Thinking that I was doing something wrong, I asked my sighted >>> daughter to give the program a try, and her results weren't any better. >>> So, I was wondering if anyone knew of a color detection App that worked >>> well with VoiceOver. >>> >>> My best to all of you, and thanks so much for all of the help you have been >>> giving me recently! >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> >>> -- >>> 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. > -- 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.
Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
Hello everyone, A couple of weeks ago, I downloaded the book on Siri and have started to read it. The navigation works reasonably well, i.e. I can go to specific pages and read a page in its entirety. Where I am having a problem, however, is getting VoiceOver to read continuously. At present, at least with the approach that seems to be working for me, I have to go to the page chooser and flick to the next page.. Is there a way to get iBooks to do continuous scrolling or get VoiceOver to automatically "turn pages and thus ensure continuous reading," as it were? I am staying with a friend who has an iPad and he tells me that he is able to get this to work. He puts his iPad in Landscape mode and can see two pages at a time. Would putting my iPhone in Landscape Mode yield the same results? I tried,but was unsuccessful. Kindest regards to all, with thanks in advance, Mike -- 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: Continuous Reading in Ibooks on iPhone 4S
Hello Jane, That's the problem. A two-finger flick down reads the current page, but reading is halted at the end of the page. I have been unsuccessful at having continuous read to work. I am read the current page from start to finish, but then VO stops reading, i.e. the next page isn't turned to, nor is reading continued. Mike On 26,Feb,2012, at 11:56 AM, Jane wrote: > Hi. > > Tru a two-finger-flick-down. That'll start it reading and will turn pages. > > Jane > > > On Feb 26, 2012, at 2:41 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> A couple of weeks ago, I downloaded the book on Siri and have started to >> read it. The navigation works reasonably well, i.e. I can go to specific >> pages and read a page in its entirety. Where I am having a problem, >> however, is getting VoiceOver to read continuously. At present, at least >> with the approach that seems to be working for me, I have to go to the page >> chooser and flick to the next page.. >> >> >> Is there a way to get iBooks to do continuous scrolling or get VoiceOver to >> automatically "turn pages and thus ensure continuous reading," as it were? >> I am staying with a friend who has an iPad and he tells me that he is able >> to get this to work. He puts his iPad in Landscape mode and can see two >> pages at a time. Would putting my iPhone in Landscape Mode yield the same >> results? I tried,but was unsuccessful. >> >> Kindest regards to all, with thanks in advance, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> 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.
Re: Annoying issue with sending message to certain contacts under iOS7
Hi. If I do a Factory Restore, will all my data be erased and if so, how do I get it back from the Cloud? I have 1.1 GB of data on iCloud out of the 5 GB they give you for free. Thanks, Mike On 21,Jan,2014, at 4:22 PM, Daniel Hawkins wrote: > I am too running IOS 7.0.4 on a 4s, and I’m not having that problem. I do > find that doing a factory restore helps the iphone at times when it get’s > buggy. > > When I Jailbroke my iPhone earlier this month, I crashed it and had to do a > factory restore. And that pretty much fixed a lot of problems I had. > Daniel Hawkins > - Posted from my Macbook Pro > > 2012 15in. Macbook Pro > 2.3 Quad-core i7 > 4GB DDR3 > 500GB HDD > > Dual Boot: > Windows 7 Ultimate Edition 64-bit > > On Jan 21, 2014, at 7:14 AM, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > >> The only possibilities from your end I can think of are: (a) make sure all >> your contacts' phone numbers are correctly identified i.e.: a mobile phone >> doesn't show as "home" etc; (b) if you are typing the beginning of the >> contact you want in messages and then flicking through the choices, make >> sure there isn't more than one choice shown for a contact. Since this has >> only become a problem since Ios 7, probably neither of these is the problem >> but I know that with syncing between iCloud and all my various devices >> contact information that I have changed or deleted can show up again and >> things can get pretty scrambled-up looking. >> >> -- >> Cheryl >> >> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >> thrown in the trash! >> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >> His joy for my despairing tears! >> And now, every day: >> "This I call to mind, >> and therefore I have hope: >> The steadfast love of the Lord >> never ceases; >> his mercies never come to an end; >> they are new every morning; >> great is your faithfulness." >> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >> >> >> >> >> >> On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:57 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> No, I haven't reported it yet and hadn't planned to do so until I had heard >>> feedback from the list. I didn't rule out that I was doing something >>> fundamentally wrong, though I never had this problem in earlier OS >>> versions. I will report this to the accessibility group but not to >>> anywhere else within Apple since none of my non-disabled friends with whom >>> I have spoken has ever encountered this issue, at least not to my knowledge. >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> On 20,Jan,2014, at 8:08 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>> >>>> This same thing happens to me also. I sort of thought I was the only one >>>> or else that I had not entered information correctly. I assume you >>>> already reported this to Apple? >>>> >>>> >>>> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >>>> built-in! >>>> >>>> Sincerely, >>>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! >>>> >>>> On Jan 20, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello listers, >>>>> >>>>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending >>>>> text messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one number >>>>> listed there. >>>>> >>>>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>>>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>>>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me >>>>> that a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is >>>>> absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's >>>>> mobile phone. If a person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the >>>>> message is properly sent to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't >>>>> currently start a new message thread to anyone in my contact list unless >>>>> that contact only has a cell phone number listed. I suppose I could go >>>>> through all of my contacts and erase any landline numbers there, but I >>>>> honestly believe that there is a far better solution. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for any thou
Re: Annoying issue with sending message to certain contacts under iOS7
Hello Cheryl, Thanks for your input. All of the phone numbers in my contacts are correctly identified. In every single situation where a contact has more than one phone number listed, this problem occurs. In instances where a contact only has one number listed, i.e. the cell phone number, things work fine. This problem occurs no matter whether or not I use the bluetooth keyboard. I have also checked to be sure that cell phone numbers are properly labelled as such. This issue makes life very complicated, since many people with whom I need to stay in touch will only respond if they are sent text messages. Mike On 21,Jan,2014, at 2:14 PM, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > The only possibilities from your end I can think of are: (a) make sure all > your contacts' phone numbers are correctly identified i.e.: a mobile phone > doesn't show as "home" etc; (b) if you are typing the beginning of the > contact you want in messages and then flicking through the choices, make sure > there isn't more than one choice shown for a contact. Since this has only > become a problem since Ios 7, probably neither of these is the problem but I > know that with syncing between iCloud and all my various devices contact > information that I have changed or deleted can show up again and things can > get pretty scrambled-up looking. > > -- > Cheryl > > I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. > I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper > thrown in the trash! > Then God gave me a new heart and life: > His joy for my despairing tears! > And now, every day: > "This I call to mind, > and therefore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > > On Jan 21, 2014, at 1:57 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> No, I haven't reported it yet and hadn't planned to do so until I had heard >> feedback from the list. I didn't rule out that I was doing something >> fundamentally wrong, though I never had this problem in earlier OS versions. >> I will report this to the accessibility group but not to anywhere else >> within Apple since none of my non-disabled friends with whom I have spoken >> has ever encountered this issue, at least not to my knowledge. >> >> Mike >> >> On 20,Jan,2014, at 8:08 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >> >>> This same thing happens to me also. I sort of thought I was the only one >>> or else that I had not entered information correctly. I assume you already >>> reported this to Apple? >>> >>> >>> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >>> built-in! >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! >>> >>> On Jan 20, 2014, at 12:55 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hello listers, >>>> >>>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending >>>> text messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one number >>>> listed there. >>>> >>>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me that >>>> a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is absolutely no >>>> doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's mobile phone. If a >>>> person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the message is properly >>>> sent to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't currently start a new >>>> message thread to anyone in my contact list unless that contact only has a >>>> cell phone number listed. I suppose I could go through all of my contacts >>>> and erase any landline numbers there, but I honestly believe that there is >>>> a far better solution. >>>> >>>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>
Work-around for "Annoying issue with sending messages to certain contacts under iOS/7 "
>>> Hello to all of you, On January 20, I wrote about a problem I was having sending messages to certain people ever since installing iOS/7. At least one other person on this list (I think it was Ray) reported having a similar problem. Below, I outline the problem, and then I will share the work-around I discovered. I will pass this message along to the Accessibility people at Apple, too. The problem: >>> >>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending text >>> messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one number listed >>> there. >>> >>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me that >>> a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is absolutely no >>> doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's mobile phone. If a >>> person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the message is properly sent >>> to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't currently start a new message >>> thread to anyone in my contact list unless that contact only has a cell >>> phone number listed. I suppose I could go through all of my contacts and >>> erase any landline numbers there, but I honestly believe that there is a >>> far better solution. >>> >>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>> The work-around: When initiating a message thread, I never go into the Message app. Instead, I now go into Contacts and select the intended recipient of my message. I then keep flicking to the right until I get to the "Send message" option. This entry is just past the "Notes" option. When I click on the "Send message" option, I am presented a list of all the numbers I have for the contact and when I select the contact's cell phone, I can send the message without a problem. As I said, I will pass this along to the Accessibility people, but perhaps my discovery can be of help to someone right now. My best to all, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Work-around for "Annoying issue with sending messages to certain contacts under iOS/7 "
I'm not sure how that would work either, Ray, but since I thus far only needed to send messages to individual recipients ... I also use WhatsApp quite a lot and within that app, sending to groups of people seems to be unproblematic. Mike On 2,Feb,2014, at 2:38 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Ah, I can see this working for one number: but, suppose you've got a long > list of numbers to which you wish to send the same message. I only know of > one way around this. Create a group in your contacts using your Mac and that > should take care of it, I suspect. However, this presents yet another > problem. Suppose the person needing to do this has no Mac but instead is a > windows user? I don't believe one can create groups inside contacts on the > Iphone as yet. > > > Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind > built-in! > > Sincerely, > The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! > > On Feb 2, 2014, at 6:07 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >>>>> Hello to all of you, >> >> On January 20, I wrote about a problem I was having sending messages to >> certain people ever since installing iOS/7. At least one other person on >> this list (I think it was Ray) reported having a similar problem. Below, I >> outline the problem, and then I will share the work-around I discovered. I >> will pass this message along to the Accessibility people at Apple, too. >> >> The problem: >>>>> >>>>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending >>>>> text messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one number >>>>> listed there. >>>>> >>>>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>>>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>>>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me >>>>> that a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is >>>>> absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's >>>>> mobile phone. If a person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the >>>>> message is properly sent to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't >>>>> currently start a new message thread to anyone in my contact list unless >>>>> that contact only has a cell phone number listed. I suppose I could go >>>>> through all of my contacts and erase any landline numbers there, but I >>>>> honestly believe that there is a far better solution. >>>>> >>>>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>>>> >> The work-around: >> When initiating a message thread, I never go into the Message app. Instead, >> I now go into Contacts and select the intended recipient of my message. I >> then keep flicking to the right until I get to the "Send message" option. >> This entry is just past the "Notes" option. When I click on the "Send >> message" option, I am presented a list of all the numbers I have for the >> contact and when I select the contact's cell phone, I can send the message >> without a problem. >> >> As I said, I will pass this along to the Accessibility people, but perhaps >> my discovery can be of help to someone right now. >> >> My best to all, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Work-around for "Annoying issue with sending messages to certain contacts under iOS/7 "
Hi, Pam, Strange, because that's precisely the same configuration I have, an iPhone 4S running the latest and greatest from iOS/7. Go figure. Best, Mike On 3,Feb,2014, at 7:46 AM, Pamela Francis wrote: > I'm wondering if it has to do with whatever iPhone you have. The problem you > outlined, is not happening here. I use an iPhone 4s running I OS 7. I send > whatever messages I want in my messages app. Some have land lines, some do > not. > > Pam Francis > > On Feb 2, 2014, at 8:55 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > > I'm not sure how that would work either, Ray, but since I thus far only > needed to send messages to individual recipients ... > > I also use WhatsApp quite a lot and within that app, sending to groups of > people seems to be unproblematic. > > Mike > >> On 2,Feb,2014, at 2:38 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >> >> Ah, I can see this working for one number: but, suppose you've got a long >> list of numbers to which you wish to send the same message. I only know of >> one way around this. Create a group in your contacts using your Mac and >> that should take care of it, I suspect. However, this presents yet another >> problem. Suppose the person needing to do this has no Mac but instead is a >> windows user? I don't believe one can create groups inside contacts on the >> Iphone as yet. >> >> >> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >> built-in! >> >> Sincerely, >> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! >> >> On Feb 2, 2014, at 6:07 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>>>>> Hello to all of you, >>> >>> On January 20, I wrote about a problem I was having sending messages to >>> certain people ever since installing iOS/7. At least one other person on >>> this list (I think it was Ray) reported having a similar problem. Below, I >>> outline the problem, and then I will share the work-around I discovered. I >>> will pass this message along to the Accessibility people at Apple, too. >>> >>> The problem: >>>>>> >>>>>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending >>>>>> text messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one >>>>>> number listed there. >>>>>> >>>>>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>>>>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>>>>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me >>>>>> that a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is >>>>>> absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's >>>>>> mobile phone. If a person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the >>>>>> message is properly sent to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't >>>>>> currently start a new message thread to anyone in my contact list unless >>>>>> that contact only has a cell phone number listed. I suppose I could go >>>>>> through all of my contacts and erase any landline numbers there, but I >>>>>> honestly believe that there is a far better solution. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>> The work-around: >>> When initiating a message thread, I never go into the Message app. >>> Instead, I now go into Contacts and select the intended recipient of my >>> message. I then keep flicking to the right until I get to the "Send >>> message" option. This entry is just past the "Notes" option. When I click >>> on the "Send message" option, I am presented a list of all the numbers I >>> have for the contact and when I select the contact's cell phone, I can send >>> the message without a problem. >>> >>> As I said, I will pass this along to the Accessibility people, but perhaps >>> my discovery can be of help to someone right now. >>> >>> My best to all, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this grou
Re: Work-around for "Annoying issue with sending messages to certain contacts under iOS/7 "
Hello Ricardo, That use to be the way things were until iOS/7 came along. I guess I'll just have to be sure to send messages to only one person at a time, thus ensuring that my approach will work for me. Mike On 3,Feb,2014, at 1:48 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hello, > > I can't duplicate this problem either. When I start typing in a contacts > name, and double tap on their mobile phone, that's the number my message is > sent to. > > Using an iPhone 5 with the latest version of IOS. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Feb 3, 2014, at 1:46 AM, Pamela Francis wrote: > >> I'm wondering if it has to do with whatever iPhone you have. The problem you >> outlined, is not happening here. I use an iPhone 4s running I OS 7. I send >> whatever messages I want in my messages app. Some have land lines, some do >> not. >> >> Pam Francis >> >> On Feb 2, 2014, at 8:55 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >> I'm not sure how that would work either, Ray, but since I thus far only >> needed to send messages to individual recipients ... >> >> I also use WhatsApp quite a lot and within that app, sending to groups of >> people seems to be unproblematic. >> >> Mike >> >>> On 2,Feb,2014, at 2:38 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: >>> >>> Ah, I can see this working for one number: but, suppose you've got a long >>> list of numbers to which you wish to send the same message. I only know of >>> one way around this. Create a group in your contacts using your Mac and >>> that should take care of it, I suspect. However, this presents yet another >>> problem. Suppose the person needing to do this has no Mac but instead is a >>> windows user? I don't believe one can create groups inside contacts on the >>> Iphone as yet. >>> >>> >>> Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind >>> built-in! >>> >>> Sincerely, >>> The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! >>> >>> On Feb 2, 2014, at 6:07 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>>>>> Hello to all of you, >>>> >>>> On January 20, I wrote about a problem I was having sending messages to >>>> certain people ever since installing iOS/7. At least one other person on >>>> this list (I think it was Ray) reported having a similar problem. Below, >>>> I outline the problem, and then I will share the work-around I discovered. >>>> I will pass this message along to the Accessibility people at Apple, too. >>>> >>>> The problem: >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Ever since installing iOS7, I have had extreme difficulties in sending >>>>>>> text messages to recipients in my contacts that have more than one >>>>>>> number listed there. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Whenever I initiate a message and try to send it to a contact's mobile >>>>>>> phone, the message is always sent to the landline phone instead. Since >>>>>>> this isn't possible, I get a message from my phone company telling me >>>>>>> that a text message can't be sent to a landline phone. There is >>>>>>> absolutely no doubt in my mind that I am clicking on the recipient's >>>>>>> mobile phone. If a person sends me a message, and I simply reply, the >>>>>>> message is properly sent to the recipient's cell phone; I just can't >>>>>>> currently start a new message thread to anyone in my contact list >>>>>>> unless that contact only has a cell phone number listed. I suppose I >>>>>>> could go through all of my contacts and erase any landline numbers >>>>>>> there, but I honestly believe that there is a far better solution. >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Thanks for any thoughts. >>>> The work-around: >>>> When initiating a message thread, I never go into the Message app. >>>> Instead, I now go into Contacts and select the intended recipient of my >>>> message. I then keep flicking to the right until I get to the "Send >>>> message" option. This entry is just past the "Notes" option. When I >>>> click on the "Send message" option, I am presen
Multilingual woes with USB headset with MacBook
Hello everyone, I am having an annoying problem that is begging for a solution. About two years ago, I received a USB microphone/headset when I purchased Dragon Dictate for my Mac. Everything worked perfectly until I inadvertently messed something up, either in the VO settings or in the Mac preferences. Here's the problem: Whenever I work in English, I hear speech through the headset, as things should be. I can also use the USB headset's microphone for Skype conversations. However, when I switch to German, speech is routed through the MacBook speakers, something which I definitely don't want. Furthermore, all of the navigation sounds upon which I depend (i.e. tops and bottoms of rows and columns) are sent to the MacBook speaker, not to the headset. If I use line-in earphones, I hear absolutely everything through the headphones, as would be expected. Any thoughts on how to rectify this problem would be appreciated. My best to all, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Multilingual woes with USB headset with MacBook
Hi, Anne, I just switch the voice, unfortunately. I am clueless. In all truthfulness, I have never created a VO activity since I have never needed one. Any other ideas would be most greatly appreciated. Best, Mike On 10,Feb,2014, at 3:53 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > You don't say how you are switching languages. Do you have a separate user > for German, or have you created a German activity, or do you just switch > voices? > > If you've created a separate user, I suggest you create another user for > German and set all the parameters to be the same as English. > > If you use an activity, just delete the German activity and create a new one. > > If you just switch the voice, I can't imagine what's happening. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 10 Feb 2014, at 12:29, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I am having an annoying problem that is begging for a solution. About two >> years ago, I received a USB microphone/headset when I purchased Dragon >> Dictate for my Mac. Everything worked perfectly until I inadvertently >> messed something up, either in the VO settings or in the Mac preferences. >> >> Here's the problem: >> >> Whenever I work in English, I hear speech through the headset, as things >> should be. I can also use the USB headset's microphone for Skype >> conversations. However, when I switch to German, speech is routed through >> the MacBook speakers, something which I definitely don't want. Furthermore, >> all of the navigation sounds upon which I depend (i.e. tops and bottoms of >> rows and columns) are sent to the MacBook speaker, not to the headset. >> >> If I use line-in earphones, I hear absolutely everything through the >> headphones, as would be expected. >> >> Any thoughts on how to rectify this problem would be appreciated. >> >> My best to all, >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Multilingual woes with USB headset with MacBook
Hello Nektarios, It's one of the voices that comes with the Mac. Good writing you, by the way. Mike On 10,Feb,2014, at 5:27 PM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: > Hi there. > When you use the German voice, is this voice from Acapela or the voices that > come with the mac? > > Nektarios. > > On Feb 10, 2014, at 1:29 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello everyone, >> >> I am having an annoying problem that is begging for a solution. About two >> years ago, I received a USB microphone/headset when I purchased Dragon >> Dictate for my Mac. Everything worked perfectly until I inadvertently >> messed something up, either in the VO settings or in the Mac preferences. >> >> Here's the problem: >> >> Whenever I work in English, I hear speech through the headset, as things >> should be. I can also use the USB headset's microphone for Skype >> conversations. However, when I switch to German, speech is routed through >> the MacBook speakers, something which I definitely don't want. Furthermore, >> all of the navigation sounds upon which I depend (i.e. tops and bottoms of >> rows and columns) are sent to the MacBook speaker, not to the headset. >> >> If I use line-in earphones, I hear absolutely everything through the >> headphones, as would be expected. >> >> Any thoughts on how to rectify this problem would be appreciated. >> >> My best to all, >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Accessible Lync Conference Software for the Mac?
Hi. I have been asked to collaborate with some software developers in the US on a project. They asked me if a Lync conference would be possible since they need to have visual, as well as audio communication. Since Lync is a microsoft product, as is Skype, there may be a cross-program solution, of which I am not aware. Skype is extremely accessible on the Mac and I may suggest to them that we go with Skype. However, if this isn't possible at their end for some reason, how can I still make the conference happen using my Mac? Is Lync even accessible on the Mac, provided it exists on that platform? Many thanks, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Accessible Lync Conference Software for the Mac?
Please, if you would, look for the software. However, the software that I was asked to use is called Lync with a 'y,' i.e. L Y N C. Thanks and take care, Mike On 15,Feb,2014, at 6:34 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > Hello, > I have used LIMC. There is a Macintosh version. Let me know if you want me to > look up the path to download it? > Thanks, Jonathan Cohn > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 15, 2014, at 8:24 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >> Hi. >> >> I have been asked to collaborate with some software developers in the US on >> a project. They asked me if a Lync conference would be possible since they >> need to have visual, as well as audio communication. Since Lync is a >> microsoft product, as is Skype, there may be a cross-program solution, of >> which I am not aware. >> >> Skype is extremely accessible on the Mac and I may suggest to them that we >> go with Skype. However, if this isn't possible at their end for some >> reason, how can I still make the conference happen using my Mac? Is Lync >> even accessible on the Mac, provided it exists on that platform? >> >> Many thanks, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Is ther a way to change punctuation behavior on iDevices?
Hi, I am using an iPhone 4S and have been doing so for a long time, relatively speaking. I have 64GB of Memory. Whenever possible, I read books on the iPhone, using the Kindle app, iBooks, Nook, Blio and Voice Dream. Since installing iOS 7 and beyond, I have noticed that when using VoiceOVEr for reading, I no longer hear a pause in speech after encountering a full-stop or, as the Americans say, a period. While I still hear slight pauses after commas, I don't hear them after periods. This makes reading long texts arduous and far less enjoyable. I also notice similar behavior from the iPhone when reading back texts I myself have generated. I have looked at VoiceOver settings and have found no way to command VO to re-introduce the pauses that used to follow after Periods. Has anyone else encountered this problem, or is something perhaps wrong with my iPhone? Would the problem be rectified if I set my unit back to its default settings? Your thoughts would be appreciated. Kindest regards to all, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Is ther a way to change punctuation behavior on iDevices?
Anne and Robert, thank you very much. I honestly don't understand how I issed that setting, and considering how long I've used the iPhone, I have no, absolutely no, excuse! Thank you very, very much; you've made life easier for me! Mike On 21,Feb,2014, at 1:32 PM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > On my iPhone 5 running the latest IOS, punctuation is in the rotor. The > choices are all punctuation, some punctuation or no punctuation. Some > punctuation is ideal for reading. > > Cheers, > > Anne > . > > On 21 Feb 2014, at 12:48, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I am using an iPhone 4S and have been doing so for a long time, relatively >> speaking. I have 64GB of Memory. >> >> Whenever possible, I read books on the iPhone, using the Kindle app, iBooks, >> Nook, Blio and Voice Dream. >> >> Since installing iOS 7 and beyond, I have noticed that when using VoiceOVEr >> for reading, I no longer hear a pause in speech after encountering a >> full-stop or, as the Americans say, a period. While I still hear slight >> pauses after commas, I don't hear them after periods. This makes reading >> long texts arduous and far less enjoyable. I also notice similar behavior >> from the iPhone when reading back texts I myself have generated. >> >> I have looked at VoiceOver settings and have found no way to command VO to >> re-introduce the pauses that used to follow after Periods. >> >> Has anyone else encountered this problem, or is something perhaps wrong with >> my iPhone? Would the problem be rectified if I set my unit back to its >> default settings? >> >> Your thoughts would be appreciated. >> >> Kindest regards to all, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Accessible Lync Conference Software for the Mac?
Please keep me apprised, and thank you very much! Mike On 21,Feb,2014, at 5:41 AM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > Yes, spell check got in the way there. > > For small offices Microsoft offers Office 365 which provides Mail, Lync, Word > 1 Note, Sharepoint. > > When I went back to look it said log into the portal and then go to the > downloads site to download your copy. > > My Office uses Lync fairly extensively on the Windows side, but the support > tecs for Macintosh are close by. I'll try and ask them to turn on Voice Over > with Lync and see what happens. > > Lync does have a lot of the functionality of Skype, though it is designed to > keep everything flowing through the corporate systems instead of General use > systems. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: [440611] Nuance Voices Pronouncing Words as Letters/Numbers in 10.9.2
Hello Alex, I am still using Mountain Lion and have no plans to "upgrade" until complaints about accessibility are less frequent. Therefore, I, and others like me, can't really comment on this. However, I was wondering if you could attach a small MP3 file (if the list owners don't mind) in which we could hear precisely what you mean? We, too, could then add our voices to any comments directed to the Apple Accessibility team. Best regards, Mike On 2,Mar,2014, at 3:46 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > In 10.9.1 and below, the pronunciation was way different. Pronouncing "to" > like "two" or "for" like "four" throws the stress of the word off, and causes > things to sound very different. If possible, have a Nuance voice in anything > below 10.9.2 speak this: > I am going to the store for some milk. > Now have a 10.9.2 voice say that same sentence, and the difference should be > plain. Are you saying you don't notice a difference, or that the 10.9.2 way > sounds closer to what you would expect to hear? > On Mar 2, 2014, at 9:23 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi Alex, >> >> I don't know where you are from, but this is a dialect issue, not a problem >> with the nuance voice. As I would speak those words, there is no difference >> between to and two, or for and four. Obviously in some regions of the U.S., >> that isn't the case (not sure about this situation in other countries). >> Best, >> Donna >> On Mar 2, 2014, at 8:18 AM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> I don't usually forward Apple's responses, as they are all the same. This >>> one is different, though, and I'm curious to see how many of you agree. >>> Personally, I find the Nuance voices in 10.9.2 speak "to" and "for" as >>> numbers, and this throws off the speech quite a bit. It also makes >>> everything sound like it was written on a phone keypad by someone in a >>> hurry. As you see below, however, this Apple rep cannot tell the >>> difference. Please email Apple, using this case number so they know which >>> issue you mean, and tell them if you, too, can hear how bad these two vital >>> words sound in the latest OSX update. If you can't hear the difference, I'd >>> be curious to hear about that too. Thanks! >>> >>> Begin forwarded message: >>> From: Apple Accessibility Subject: [440611] Nuance Voices Pronouncing Words as Letters/Numbers in 10.9.2 Date: February 28, 2014 at 9:33:43 AM EST To: mehg...@icloud.com Reply-To: Apple Accessibility Hello, Thank you for your email. With the Voice Ava I've not been able to detect a difference between the pronunciations of the words for or four or the number 4. I've also not been able to to detect the difference between to or too or two or the number 2. I can hear a very slight difference in pronunciation between to and two with Alex but it is very subtle. I will however pass this along for further examination. Apple Accessibility Please also visit our sites http://www.apple.com/accessibility/ http://www.apple.com/support/accessibility/ >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Have a great day, >>> Alex Hall >>> mehg...@icloud.com >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > -- > Have a great day, > Alex Hall > mehg...@icloud.com > > > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email t
Locking the iPhone in portrait mode under iOS7
Hi. When I first purchase my iPhone 4S over two years ago, I locked it in portrait mode and the process went without a hitch. The other day, I needed to do a reset of my phone and as a result, all of my settings were lost. Though most things are back to normal, I have been unable to lock the phone in portrait mode. When I originally did this, I went into the app switcher and swiped from left to right until I was presented the opportunity to address this issue. Have things changed with iOS 7? If not, could someone tell me what I am doing wrong? Is there a reference article addressing this issue with VO in the equation? My best to all and thanks in advance, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Locking the iPhone in portrait mode under iOS7
Hello Daniel and everyone else. Thank you very, very much; it worked like a charm, and everything is as it should be. Thanks again and kindest regards, Mike On 4,Mar,2014, at 8:11 PM, Daniel McGee wrote: > Hi Mike, with IOS 7 you can gain back this functionality in the control > centre. > Here's what I suggest you do. > 1. go to the status bar > 2. Once here swipe up with three fingers going up the screen this should > bring up the control centre for you. > 3. Keep swiping right until you here lock orientation it is a toggle so you > can turn it on or off. > 4. Turn it on and with your phone in port rate mode that should be it. > > I hope this helps. > > Daniel > On 4 Mar 2014, at 18:56, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> When I first purchase my iPhone 4S over two years ago, I locked it in >> portrait mode and the process went without a hitch. >> >> The other day, I needed to do a reset of my phone and as a result, all of my >> settings were lost. Though most things are back to normal, I have been >> unable to lock the phone in portrait mode. When I originally did this, I >> went into the app switcher and swiped from left to right until I was >> presented the opportunity to address this issue. >> >> Have things changed with iOS 7? If not, could someone tell me what I am >> doing wrong? Is there a reference article addressing this issue with VO in >> the equation? >> >> My best to all and thanks in advance, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
Re: Talking goggles
Hello Jessica, One thing I noticed is that when trying to determine what information is on a product, I have the video on, and I slowly move the iPhone over the package. I also hold the iPhone about a foot away from the item. This is approx. 30 CM. Sometimes, I have to wait up to 20 seconds or so before hearing a response. HTH, Mike On 4,Mar,2014, at 1:37 PM, Jessica wrote: > i had good lighting and was on wifi. i had 2 or 3 bars. but even if i only > had 1 bar, it should have still worked. i held my iphone about a hand's width > from the package as well. what am i doing wrong? > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Mar 4, 2014, at 1:12 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > >> It's like most things on the iThings: you have to provide just the right >> lighting. You might try pressing the button that says" "flash". Iff it says >> "flash off", that means you can turn the flash on. Also, it depends on the >> angle. You have to have an internet connection of some sort, too, since it >> uses a server to process the information. >> >> HtH, >> teresa >> >> On the other hand, there are different fingers. >> >> On Mar 3, 2014, at 6:29 PM, Jessica wrote: >> >>> I could not get it to identify a package of cookies I liked from the other >>> night. >>> Does talking goggles have this ability? >>> Jessica >>> jldai...@gmail.com >>> >>> >>> >>> On Mar 3, 2014, at 7:44 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter >>> wrote: >>> But why didn't it identify my finger? If should read my fingerprint and app rehend me? Sorry for bad pun. Sent from my iPhone http://MarkBurningHawk.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markburninghawk.baxter On Mar 3, 2014, at 1:22 PM, Kevin Mattingly wrote: > Mark, > > You have to take your finger off the camera lens... :) > > Kev > On Mar 3, 2014, at 4:08 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter > wrote: > >> Still no luck with goggles. Haven't tried prismo yet, nor text grabber >> yet for that matter. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> http://MarkBurningHawk.net >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markburninghawk.baxter >> >> >> On Mar 3, 2014, at 12:56 PM, Eugenia Firth wrote: >> >>> Hi Mark >>> I just put on my iPhone this morning. There is a delay before it says >>> anything. I had to mess with it before I could get it to say anything. >>> I got it to work, though. However, I found that cans work better with >>> TapTapSee. I will say that Talking Goggles reads more of what's >>> actually on the can, but because of the shape of the can and maybe some >>> other things, TapTapSee is more forgiving about whether the can is >>> upside down. Also, I had to move the can around to finally get only >>> what was in there. >>> >>> However, if you just want to know just a name on a check or something >>> like that, it's faster than Prizmo. But, I found that Prizmo is easier >>> if you want more information off of a check, say. So it depends >>> apparently on what you need as to which program gives the best answer. >>> To be fair, I need to mess more with Talking Goggles, but that's my >>> take on it so far. >>> >>> Regards, >>> Gigi >>> >>> On Mar 3, 2014, at 2:44 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter >>> wrote: >>> Thanks for that! I have bought an install the app, but can make it say nothing, even when I put a candle package under the camera. Real-time or not, it does not seem to be recording images. Any help appreciated? Sent from my iPhone http://MarkBurningHawk.net Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markburninghawk.baxter On Mar 3, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/talking-goggles-camera-speech/id602999586?mt=8 > > HtH, > Teresa > > Visualize whirled peas. > > On Mar 3, 2014, at 8:35 AM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter > wrote: > >> I still cannot find this app in the app store. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> http://MarkBurningHawk.net >> Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markburninghawk.baxter >> >> >> On Mar 2, 2014, at 2:35 PM, Kevin Mattingly >> wrote: >> >>> Talking Goggles costs $.99 in USA >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> On Mar 2, 2014, at 2:52 PM, Anne Robertson >>> wrote: >>> Hello Jessica, First of all, Tap Tap See and CamFind require you to take pictures, whereas Talking Goggles can be used in real time. You set it to video mode and double-tap on Record. The Change language now butt
Re: Limeade 18000 MHA Pack
Hello Angus, I regularly travel between Europe and North America and always have my Macbook and iPhone 4S with me. In terms of power caveats, you should be aware of two things: The Apple USB wall charger (the device you plug into an electric outlet and into which you connect a USB cable) switches voltages automatically. Secondly, the physical outlet into which electrical devices are plugged is different in the UK than here on the continent or in the US. I'm assuming that Canada has the same types of outlets as does the States. I usually purchase my adapters from Radio Shack when I am in the States and I purchase them here in Austria from sources that are becoming increasingly difficult to find. Take care and kindest regards, Mike By the way, I've never encountered a USB wall charger that didn't do this. On 4,Mar,2014, at 10:57 PM, Angus MacKinnon wrote: > Is the Limeade 18000 MHA Pack a brand sold in all Apple stores? My father in > Vancouver Canada likes to buy everything from the Apple Store. I was looking > at the reveiw on AppleVis and thought it might be worth purchaseing before my > father and I go to Scotland in April. My father has a iPhone 5S and an iPad > Air (iPad 5) and I have an iPhone 5S. One thing I wonder is that is this > battery charger going to work with the UK 220 Volt standard? > > Angus MacKinnon > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Fantasy Baseball on the iPhone?
For years and years, I have lived in Austria, but I grew up in the States and have followed the St. Louis Cardinals since I was seven years old. Recently, I have been thinking about baseball quite a bit, missing not being in the States for the season and wondering if it is possible for a blind person to use some sort of app on the iPhone and participate in a fantasy baseball league. If this is not possible on the iPhone, is it possible on a Mac? My best to all of you and thanks, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Fantasy Baseball on the iPhone?
Hi, Janet, First of all, I"d like to thank you for responding so promptly. It is good to know that there is something out there that will make the experience enjoyable. I have a couple of questions, now that I know that this could work and actually be fun. Since I've never played fantasy baseball, I don't know the rules. Does the app come with sufficient documentation, or must one find it elsewhere? And do you know what the name of the app is so that I can be sure to purchase the one that is accessible? I sure hope that I can find the app in the Austrian App store. :-) Best regards from Vienna, Mike On 7,Mar,2014, at 2:48 PM, Janet Ingber wrote: > Hi Mike, > > Yahoo's fantasy baseball iOS app is accessible. > > Take care, > Janet > On Mar 7, 2014, at 8:08 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> For years and years, I have lived in Austria, but I grew up in the States >> and have followed the St. Louis Cardinals since I was seven years old. >> Recently, I have been thinking about baseball quite a bit, missing not being >> in the States for the season and wondering if it is possible for a blind >> person to use some sort of app on the iPhone and participate in a fantasy >> baseball league. If this is not possible on the iPhone, is it possible on a >> Mac? >> >> My best to all of you and thanks, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Fantasy Baseball on the iPhone?
Hey Brian, Thanks for this info, which was helpful indeed. A friend and I will get together on March 23 to do a draft and as I gain more familiarity with the game using my Macbook, I will gradually try to incorporate my iPhone into the mix as I gain more experience and the app becomes more accessible. Kindest regards and thanks! Mike On 9,Mar,2014, at 6:40 PM, Brian Fischler wrote: > Hey Mike, > > I am a big fantasy baseball guy. Love it as I find it's the best way to still > connect to the game that I love. I am happy to report that I have had a > dialogue going with Yahoo's fantasy app developers and they are hard at work > improving VoiceOver compatibility with the app. I have been talking with them > since August, and now participating in a live draft with the app works > perfectly with VoiceOver. Unfortunately, the in season gaming experience is > still being worked on with VoiceOVer. What I would suggest is going to Yahoo > on your Mac or PC going to fantasy baseball where you can find a ton of free > leagues to play in. Find a league that looks interesting to you as their are > a billion different scoring systems. The only draft format that works in the > app is their live standard draft so you would not be able to do an auction > style draft with VoiceOver on your phone, but I am confident that that will > be accessible soon. For now you will have to manage the day to day of your > team on your computer, but I am also confident that Yahoo will have an update > to their fantasy app fairly soon that will improve the in season following of > your team while using VoiceOVer. The great thing is this app is universal to > all of Yahoo's fantasy sports, so moving forward all of the games should work > with VoiceOVer. Considering ESPN has never gotten back to me, I really have > to applaud Yahoo and caring about making their app accessible with > VoiceOVer.I am continuing to work with the development team over there and > offer feedback. Unfortunately there is no way for us to beta test anything, > but considering how unusable drafting on Yahoo was during football season the > app has come a long way. Hope this helps. > On Mar 7, 2014, at 10:52 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi, Janet, >> >> First of all, I"d like to thank you for responding so promptly. It is good >> to know that there is something out there that will make the experience >> enjoyable. I have a couple of questions, now that I know that this could >> work and actually be fun. >> >> Since I've never played fantasy baseball, I don't know the rules. Does the >> app come with sufficient documentation, or must one find it elsewhere? And >> do you know what the name of the app is so that I can be sure to purchase >> the one that is accessible? I sure hope that I can find the app in the >> Austrian App store. :-) >> >> Best regards from Vienna, >> >> Mike >> >> On 7,Mar,2014, at 2:48 PM, Janet Ingber wrote: >> >>> Hi Mike, >>> >>> Yahoo's fantasy baseball iOS app is accessible. >>> >>> Take care, >>> Janet >>> On Mar 7, 2014, at 8:08 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> For years and years, I have lived in Austria, but I grew up in the States >>>> and have followed the St. Louis Cardinals since I was seven years old. >>>> Recently, I have been thinking about baseball quite a bit, missing not >>>> being in the States for the season and wondering if it is possible for a >>>> blind person to use some sort of app on the iPhone and participate in a >>>> fantasy baseball league. If this is not possible on the iPhone, is it >>>> possible on a Mac? >>>> >>>> My best to all of you and thanks, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>
Making the Keyboard visible on an iPhone
Hi. I regularly use the Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iPhone 4S and love it. I should also mention that I am running iOS 7.06. Since I use the bluetooth keyboard in edit fields it really speeds up data entry. The problem I am having, however, is getting the keyboard to reappear on the iPhone if I forget to make it visible from the bluetooth keyboard itself. I recently left home without the bluetooth keyboard and before leaving, I had forgotten to hit the key on the upper right corner of the keyboard to make the iPhone virtual keyboard visible. How does one get the keyboard on the iPhone back if there isn't a bluetooth keyboard around to let you invoke the command? Thanks. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Making the Keyboard visible on an iPhone
Hello Ricardo and Teresa, I solved the problem and it was Ricardo's caveat that got me thinking. He said: "...If there is no bluetooth keyboard in range, ..." After reading his and Teresa's messages, I double-tapped on an edit field and got the same results I have always gotten thus far. Then, I turned off my bluetooth keyboard and as soon as I double-tapped on the edit field, the keyboard appeared. I read somewhere that the keyboard can be left on for up to six months without any problems. Since I pretty much carry the keyboard with me everywhere I go and it has never been shut off, the problem arose. So the problem was my fault, and it is now behind me. If I want to use the iPhone virtual keyboard, I will make sure that the bluetooth keyboard is turned off first. Thanks, Ricardo and Teresa, for your input. Mike On 10,Mar,2014, at 8:59 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > This is pretty odd. If there is no bluetooth keyboard in range, the virtual > keyboard should appear as normal when you double tap on an edit field. > > Ricardo Walker > rica...@appletothecore.info > Twitter:@apple2thecore > www.appletothecore.info > > On Mar 10, 2014, at 2:51 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> I regularly use the Apple bluetooth keyboard with my iPhone 4S and love it. >> I should also mention that I am running iOS 7.06. >> >> Since I use the bluetooth keyboard in edit fields it really speeds up data >> entry. The problem I am having, however, is getting the keyboard to >> reappear on the iPhone if I forget to make it visible from the bluetooth >> keyboard itself. I recently left home without the bluetooth keyboard and >> before leaving, I had forgotten to hit the key on the upper right corner of >> the keyboard to make the iPhone virtual keyboard visible. How does one get >> the keyboard on the iPhone back if there isn't a bluetooth keyboard around >> to let you invoke the command? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
Hello Everyone, I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. Unfortunately, for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not available here in Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have purchased the Premium subscription and would have been very satisfied. To my knowledge, iTunes Radio still isn't available over here and as I just wrote, nor is Slacker. So I am wondering what music service people over here are using that is both accessible and reasonably priced. I would do 100% of my listening on an iPhone. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thank you very much, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
No, I have not. I am assuming that there is an accessible app for the iPhone? And do they let you listen to whatever you want to? And are they available here in Europe? Thanks. On 12,Mar,2014, at 3:44 PM, isaac wrote: > Have you tried using pandora. > On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio >> yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. Unfortunately, >> for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not available here in >> Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have purchased the Premium >> subscription and would have been very satisfied. To my knowledge, iTunes >> Radio still isn't available over here and as I just wrote, nor is Slacker. >> So I am wondering what music service people over here are using that is both >> accessible and reasonably priced. I would do 100% of my listening on an >> iPhone. >> >> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >> >> Thank you very much, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
Hi. No, I have not tried using Pandora. I will download the app. Do you know if there is a Wiki or "How to" to get started? Thanks. Mike On 12,Mar,2014, at 3:44 PM, isaac wrote: > Have you tried using pandora. > On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio >> yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. Unfortunately, >> for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not available here in >> Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have purchased the Premium >> subscription and would have been very satisfied. To my knowledge, iTunes >> Radio still isn't available over here and as I just wrote, nor is Slacker. >> So I am wondering what music service people over here are using that is both >> accessible and reasonably priced. I would do 100% of my listening on an >> iPhone. >> >> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >> >> Thank you very much, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
Hello Christina, I just now checked the Spotify site and I believe that it will work for me. As soon as I opened the page, I was told in German that Spotify was available in Austria. Thank you very much, Mike On 12,Mar,2014, at 4:31 PM, Christina C. wrote: > It's been around a year or so since I used Pandora. Did something change? The > last time I used it, I could not play music on demand. I could create > stations but I could not play a specific song or album, nor could I make > playlists. Is Spotify available in Europe? Is that one accessible? I believe > that could be a decent substitute for Slacker. You can play music on demand > and make playlists with a paid subscription for your iPhone. I think you can > try them online and stream music from your computer, I'm just not sure of the > availability in Europe. I love slacker so I never tried spotify. > > Good luck, > Christina > Sent from Christina's iMac :) > > On Mar 12, 2014, at 8:56 AM, isaac wrote: > >> Yes they have a accessible app for the iPhone in the app store and yes it >> let's you listen to any thing you want to. >> On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:54 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> No, I have not. I am assuming that there is an accessible app for the >>> iPhone? And do they let you listen to whatever you want to? And are they >>> available here in Europe? >>> >>> Thanks. >>> >>> >>> >>> On 12,Mar,2014, at 3:44 PM, isaac wrote: >>> >>>> Have you tried using pandora. >>>> On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> >>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>> >>>>> I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio >>>>> yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. >>>>> Unfortunately, for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not >>>>> available here in Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have >>>>> purchased the Premium subscription and would have been very satisfied. >>>>> To my knowledge, iTunes Radio still isn't available over here and as I >>>>> just wrote, nor is Slacker. So I am wondering what music service people >>>>> over here are using that is both accessible and reasonably priced. I >>>>> would do 100% of my listening on an iPhone. >>>>> >>>>> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >>>>> >>>>> Thank you very much, >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at h
Re: Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
Hello everyone, Based on some of the discussions about my query, I logged on to pandora.com, only to encounter a very courteously-worded note stating that, due to licensing restrictions, Pandora was not available in my country. I have a strong feeling that this applies to many, if not all, EU countries. So that leaves Spotify unless, of course, they are subject to the same licensing restrictions. iTunes radio, or whatever they call it, isn't available over here, either. Oh well, at least the coffee and beer are pretty spectacular here in Vienna! :-) Cheers, Mike On 13,Mar,2014, at 6:03 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: > I wonder if the AOL Radio app is available in the UK. The US version is > somewhat usable with voiceover and it's powered by Slacker. > > CB > > On 3/13/14 5:45 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> Hi. >> >> No, I have not tried using Pandora. I will download the app. Do you know if >> there is a Wiki or "How to" to get started? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Mike >> On 12,Mar,2014, at 3:44 PM, isaac wrote: >> >>> Have you tried using pandora. >>> On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio >>>> yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. >>>> Unfortunately, for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not >>>> available here in Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have >>>> purchased the Premium subscription and would have been very satisfied. To >>>> my knowledge, iTunes Radio still isn't available over here and as I just >>>> wrote, nor is Slacker. So I am wondering what music service people over >>>> here are using that is both accessible and reasonably priced. I would do >>>> 100% of my listening on an iPhone. >>>> >>>> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >>>> >>>> Thank you very much, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Is There a Slacker Radio equivalent for European listeners?
Hello Ed, I do have a US iTunes account and the thought of using it along with Strong VPN has crossed my mind. The only time I use my American account over here is when I need to order books from Nook that I can't get on Amazon, Bookshare or Blio. Take care, Mike On 13,Mar,2014, at 9:22 PM, Edward Green wrote: > Hi Mike, > > You can get access to iTunes Radio in Europe. You just need an iTunes > account in the US store. You have to be slightly careful how you associate > your mobile devices with it as you might inadvertently lock yourself out of > your primary account but it is doable. > > You could probably access Pandora if you use a proxy server or a VPN. > > Cheers, > > Ed > On 13 Mar 2014, at 20:19, Pamela Francis wrote: > >> Hi, >> Check out this app. >> It has a wide variety of music, some of which is European. Not sure if it is >> available there, yet is worth a look. >> http://www.accuradio.com/#!/channel/4e38562b77d9e74636000212/ >> >> Pam Francis >> >> On Mar 13, 2014, at 1:08 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> Based on some of the discussions about my query, I logged on to pandora.com, >> only to encounter a very courteously-worded note stating that, due to >> licensing restrictions, Pandora was not available in my country. I have a >> strong feeling that this applies to many, if not all, EU countries. So that >> leaves Spotify unless, of course, they are subject to the same licensing >> restrictions. >> >> iTunes radio, or whatever they call it, isn't available over here, either. >> >> Oh well, at least the coffee and beer are pretty spectacular here in Vienna! >> :-) >> >> Cheers, >> >> Mike >> >>> On 13,Mar,2014, at 6:03 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: >>> >>> I wonder if the AOL Radio app is available in the UK. The US version is >>> somewhat usable with voiceover and it's powered by Slacker. >>> >>> CB >>> >>>> On 3/13/14 5:45 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> No, I have not tried using Pandora. I will download the app. Do you know >>>> if there is a Wiki or "How to" to get started? >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> Mike >>>>> On 12,Mar,2014, at 3:44 PM, isaac wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Have you tried using pandora. >>>>>> On Mar 12, 2014, at 9:28 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> Hello Everyone, >>>>>> >>>>>> I had a very enjoyable conversation with the folks at Slacker Radio >>>>>> yesterday and am really happy that the app is now accessible. >>>>>> Unfortunately, for me at least, I learned that Slacker Radio is not >>>>>> available here in Central Europe. Had it been, then I would have >>>>>> purchased the Premium subscription and would have been very satisfied. >>>>>> To my knowledge, iTunes Radio still isn't available over here and as I >>>>>> just wrote, nor is Slacker. So I am wondering what music service people >>>>>> over here are using that is both accessible and reasonably priced. I >>>>>> would do 100% of my listening on an iPhone. >>>>>> >>>>>> Any thoughts would be appreciated. >>>>>> >>>>>> Thank you very much, >>>>>> >>>>>> Mike >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >>>>>> Groups "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send >>>>>> an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@google
Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...
Hi. I am using Alkaline batteries and have been for four months now. Recently, I took them out of the keyboard, just to find out how well charged they were, and according to my battery tester, they were still very, very full. While I can't know for sure, I can't help but wonder if rechargeable batteries wouldn't discharge before the keyboard had a chance to run them down. If Apple makes rechargeable batteries for this keyboard, then they probably thought of this. Nevertheless, alkaline batteries are pretty cheap, and I can't complain about their lifespan thus far. Mike On 26,Mar,2014, at 6:03 PM, Cameron Strife wrote: > Hi. I'm wondering if people get longer life using the Apple bluetooth > keyboard with standard alkaline batteries, or, with rechargeable ones. > > Also, bargain basement brands vs the big name batteries? > > Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. > > Thanks, > > Cameron. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Latest Pages for College/Professional Work
Not to complicate things further, now that Window-Eyes comes bundled with MS Office, one might have additional options. I do a lot of commercial editing and the feature I use the most in this endeavor is the "Track Changes" feature which works beautifully with Window-Eyes. Although I love Nisus Writer Pro, I can't use it professionally, because I haven't been able to make the Track Changes features work well enough. Like everyone else in this thread has said, what works best might be dictated by the specific tasks you would want to accomplish. Mike On 23,Mar,2014, at 6:25 AM, Nicholas Parsons wrote: > If you find a way, please let me know. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Experiences with Canvas, the Learning Management platform?
Hi. Has anyone ever used a Learning Management platform called Canvas? If so, can you tell me how usable it is from an accessibility standpoint? Will it work well with Safari on the Mac? Instructure, the company that produces canvas has also created apps for the iPad. How usable are they? My gratitude as always, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Experiences with Canvas, the Learning Management platform?
This is fantastic news, Alberto. Yesterday was my birthday, and you couldn't have given me a nicer birthday present! Were you able to participate in online discussion threads and the like, and how well did the testing modules work? If nobody else responds to my inquiries, I will contact you off-list with a few more questions, if you don't mind. Kindest regards from Vienna, Austria, Mike On 1,Apr,2014, at 4:02 PM, alberto wrote: > Hi, I have used it on the mac many times since the college I attend has it, > and it is completely accessible. I have not tried the apps so can't give you > an answer on that. > On Apr 1, 2014, at 6:37 AM, Devin Prater wrote: > >> My school uses it for any class that wants it. Currently, history is the >> only class that has stepped forward to try it. It works fairly well, >> actually. >> >> Sent from my iPod >> >>> On Apr 1, 2014, at 7:24, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>> Hi. >>> >>> Has anyone ever used a Learning Management platform called Canvas? If so, >>> can you tell me how usable it is from an accessibility standpoint? Will it >>> work well with Safari on the Mac? Instructure, the company that produces >>> canvas has also created apps for the iPad. How usable are they? >>> >>> My gratitude as always, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Experiences with Canvas, the Learning Management platform?
Hi. Are these chat features analogous to the Bulletin Board facility that is found in BlackBoard? I know that a lot of visually-impaired people had problems with this and for me, it was a show-stopper. Mike On 2,Apr,2014, at 4:03 AM, Deb Lewis wrote: > I had to use the chat features for example. I could definitely read > assignments. But this was a chatting class where you had to chat daily. > Some of the screens didn't even show up unless you did a refresh for each > screen. I hope that has improved, but I was not impressed and neither were > some formal reviewers from WebAIM. > > > On Apr 1, 2014, at 8:25 AM, Devin Prater wrote: > >> That's interesting. I, and many blind students at my school, well the ones >> that use technology in the first place, use it fairly well, at least with >> simply turning in assignments and reading the assignments. I do wish, >> however, that canvas allowed one to read the assignment while answering it. >> >> Sent from my iPod >> >>> On Apr 1, 2014, at 10:09, Deb Lewis wrote: >>> >>> It was one of the most miserable experiences I ever had. >>> Supposedly Canvas has been declared accessible by the NFB. They must have >>> gotten big bucks for that one because frankly it didn't work well with any >>> browser on any platform. There is a major accessibility commentary on it >>> that I might be able to find a link too, pretty scathing overall. If I were >>> a student, I'd be filing a complaint with my university on this one for >>> sure. I was taking an extension course and ultimately dropped it after >>> trying lots of workarounds people suggested. Safari was about my worst >>> experience. >>> >>> >>>> On Apr 1, 2014, at 5:24 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>> >>>> Hi. >>>> >>>> Has anyone ever used a Learning Management platform called Canvas? If so, >>>> can you tell me how usable it is from an accessibility standpoint? Will >>>> it work well with Safari on the Mac? Instructure, the company that >>>> produces canvas has also created apps for the iPad. How usable are they? >>>> >>>> My gratitude as always, >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Experiences with Canvas, the Learning Management platform?
What version does your school use, Alberto? Thanks. Mike On 2,Apr,2014, at 5:13 PM, alberto wrote: > Hi, I have been able to use all aspects of canvas perfectly fine. Now > keeping this in mind you should be aware not every school runs the same > version of canvas some may run an older version, and other a newer one so > when you are able to check it out for yourself that is when you will know if > the version you are going to use is accessible or not. > On Apr 2, 2014, at 4:48 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> This is fantastic news, Alberto. Yesterday was my birthday, and you >> couldn't have given me a nicer birthday present! >> >> Were you able to participate in online discussion threads and the like, and >> how well did the testing modules work? >> >> If nobody else responds to my inquiries, I will contact you off-list with a >> few more questions, if you don't mind. >> >> Kindest regards from Vienna, Austria, >> >> Mike >> >> On 1,Apr,2014, at 4:02 PM, alberto wrote: >> >>> Hi, I have used it on the mac many times since the college I attend has it, >>> and it is completely accessible. I have not tried the apps so can't give >>> you an answer on that. >>> On Apr 1, 2014, at 6:37 AM, Devin Prater wrote: >>> >>>> My school uses it for any class that wants it. Currently, history is the >>>> only class that has stepped forward to try it. It works fairly well, >>>> actually. >>>> >>>> Sent from my iPod >>>> >>>>> On Apr 1, 2014, at 7:24, Mike Busboom wrote: >>>>> >>>>> Hi. >>>>> >>>>> Has anyone ever used a Learning Management platform called Canvas? If >>>>> so, can you tell me how usable it is from an accessibility standpoint? >>>>> Will it work well with Safari on the Mac? Instructure, the company that >>>>> produces canvas has also created apps for the iPad. How usable are they? >>>>> >>>>> My gratitude as always, >>>>> >>>>> Mike >>>>> >>>>> -- >>>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Listening to APH Interview on the Mac
Hi. I subscribe to an excellent weekly publication with which some of you may be familiar. It is called "Flying Blind." In the most recent publication, I read the following: B) At APH, they held a conversation with long-time audio book narrator Nitzi Friedlander: http://www.tcdocumentcenter.com/archives/rse86655772cc2/Mitzib.friedlander/ When I went to that link using my MacBook, I was unable to figure out a way to listen to the interview. Although there was an option to download the Adobe Flash Player, I didn't try to do so since it is my understanding that Apple doesn't support it. If I want to listen to this interview using my Mac, how would this be accomplished? Thank you. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Listening to APH Interview on the Mac
Hello Keith and others, I took your suggestion, Keith, and just used Google Chrome, and it worked like a charm. Thank you very much. I think that this will be my approach in the future. I am still using Mountain Lion but will be upgrading, now that most of the gotchas have been addressed. I hope that Google Chrome will work just as well when I upgrade. Thanks again for the help. Mike On 4,Apr,2014, at 8:28 PM, Keith Watson wrote: > Use Google Chrome to listen to flash. Its built in so you don't need to > install any Adobe crap on your Mac. > > Keith > > On Apr 4, 2014, at 1:46 PM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> I subscribe to an excellent weekly publication with which some of you may be >> familiar. It is called "Flying Blind." In the most recent publication, I >> read the following: >> >> B) At APH, they held a conversation with long-time audio book narrator Nitzi >> Friedlander: >> http://www.tcdocumentcenter.com/archives/rse86655772cc2/Mitzib.friedlander/ >> >> When I went to that link using my MacBook, I was unable to figure out a way >> to listen to the interview. Although there was an option to download the >> Adobe Flash Player, I didn't try to do so since it is my understanding that >> Apple doesn't support it. If I want to listen to this interview using my >> Mac, how would this be accomplished? >> >> Thank you. >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Getting multilingual voices back after upgrading to Mavericks
Hello Everyone, I just upgraded to Mavericks and I am experiencing some of the same things that others have encountered and mentioned on the list. VoiceOver is very choppy, and I really hope that this problem doesn't stick with me forever. I am having another problem, however, where I could use some insight. I am unable to switch between German and English though when I cycle through the voice options using the Control-Option-Command combination, along with the arrow keys, the German voices are there. However, when their names are announced, they are done so using Alex and his American pronunciation. I am unable to get my Mac to speak German with the proper German pronunciation. Does anyone have any ideas about how to address this issue? Thanks. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Getting multilingual voices back after upgrading to Mavericks
Hi, Anne, Sorry for not getting back to you in a more expeditious manner. VoiceOver is barely working, but as a very helpful friend on this list has encouraged me to do, I will try to remain relaxed and focused. The German voices I have are from Infovox. I never used the German VoiceOver voices. how would I get them, and what do I need to do to get the Infovox voices to "speak" German again? Secondly and unfortunately, I just installed the upgrade over what I was previously, which was Mountain Lion. I can't repair permissions because I get no response from VO when I click on a lot of the buttons, even when they are the default selection. I may just bring my Mac to the Apple store, along with my Time Machine Capsule. It took me a very long time to even write this simple note, because VO frequently just stops talking for several minutes at a time. However, stopping, and then re-starting VO works some of the time, when VO isn't turning itself off while I write. It's odd. Sometimes when I am writing, the Mac suddenly says: "VoiceOver off." I have a feeling that the problems will go away, once permissions have been repaired. Kindest regards, and please excuse the typos and mistakes! Mike On 7,Apr,2014, at 15:41, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > First of all, are you using the German voices provided by Apple or the > Infovox iVox voices? > > How did you do your upgrade. Did you do a clean install and import your data > from a Time Machine back up or did you just install Mavericks on top of > Mountain Lion? > > I think there's a lot to be said for doing a clean install and importing your > data from a back up and of course, you need to repair permissions after that. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 7 Apr 2014, at 15:09, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hello Everyone, >> >> I just upgraded to Mavericks and I am experiencing some of the same things >> that others have encountered and mentioned on the list. VoiceOver is very >> choppy, and I really hope that this problem doesn't stick with me forever. >> >> I am having another problem, however, where I could use some insight. I am >> unable to switch between German and English though when I cycle through the >> voice options using the Control-Option-Command combination, along with the >> arrow keys, the German voices are there. However, when their names are >> announced, they are done so using Alex and his American pronunciation. I am >> unable to get my Mac to speak German with the proper German pronunciation. >> >> Does anyone have any ideas about how to address this issue? >> >> Thanks. >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Getting multilingual voices back after upgrading to Mavericks
Hello Anne, Thank you very much for your response. I have what might be a naive question, so please bare with me and be forgiving. You wrote: "If you have access to another Mac, you should download Mavericks to that one without installing it, then make a bootable USB key with which to reinstall Mavericks on your own machine." Does this mean that I will always need to reboot from this external source? If not, once I have booted from it, is my next step to repair permissions, or somehow attempt to do an entire re-install? Thank you. Mike > On 9,Apr,2014, at 11:41, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Mike, > > If you have access to another Mac, you should download Mavericks to that one > without installing it, then make a bootable USB key with which to reinstall > Mavericks on your own machine. > > When you get Mavericks installed cleanly on your machine, do not copy over > the Infovox iVox voices. Wait until you've got everything else sorted out > then redownload the Infovox iVox voice manager and get the latest versions of > the voices. > > You can download the Mac voices for German from VoiceOver Utility under > Speech. Click the Default voice pop up button and go down to Customize and > press Return. You'll find a table with all the available voices. Just check > the ones you want and download them. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > > On 9 Apr 2014, at 10:02, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi, Anne, >> >> Sorry for not getting back to you in a more expeditious manner. VoiceOver >> is barely working, but as a very helpful friend on this list has encouraged >> me to do, I will try to remain relaxed and focused. >> >> The German voices I have are from Infovox. I never used the German >> VoiceOver voices. how would I get them, and what do I need to do to get the >> Infovox voices to "speak" German again? >> >> Secondly and unfortunately, I just installed the upgrade over what I was >> previously, which was Mountain Lion. I can't repair permissions because I >> get no response from VO when I click on a lot of the buttons, even when they >> are the default selection. I may just bring my Mac to the Apple store, >> along with my Time Machine Capsule. >> >> It took me a very long time to even write this simple note, because VO >> frequently just stops talking for several minutes at a time. However, >> stopping, and then re-starting VO works some of the time, when VO isn't >> turning itself off while I write. It's odd. Sometimes when I am writing, >> the Mac suddenly says: "VoiceOver off." I have a feeling that the problems >> will go away, once permissions have been repaired. >> >> Kindest regards, and please excuse the typos and mistakes! >> >> Mike >> On 7,Apr,2014, at 15:41, Anne Robertson wrote: >> >>> Hello Mike, >>> >>> First of all, are you using the German voices provided by Apple or the >>> Infovox iVox voices? >>> >>> How did you do your upgrade. Did you do a clean install and import your >>> data from a Time Machine back up or did you just install Mavericks on top >>> of Mountain Lion? >>> >>> I think there's a lot to be said for doing a clean install and importing >>> your data from a back up and of course, you need to repair permissions >>> after that. >>> >>> Cheers, >>> >>> Anne >>> >>> >>> On 7 Apr 2014, at 15:09, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hello Everyone, >>>> >>>> I just upgraded to Mavericks and I am experiencing some of the same things >>>> that others have encountered and mentioned on the list. VoiceOver is very >>>> choppy, and I really hope that this problem doesn't stick with me forever. >>>> >>>> I am having another problem, however, where I could use some insight. I >>>> am unable to switch between German and English though when I cycle through >>>> the voice options using the Control-Option-Command combination, along with >>>> the arrow keys, the German voices are there. However, when their names >>>> are announced, they are done so using Alex and his American pronunciation. >>>> I am unable to get my Mac to speak German with the proper German >>>> pronunciation. >>>> >>>> Does anyone have any ideas about how to address this issue? >>>> >>>> Thanks. >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >
Bluetooth Barcode Scanners and Digit-Eyes
Hi. Sometimes when I use Digit-Eyes, it takes me forever to find the barcode. For me, this greatly reduces the utility of a program that I think is really good. I have been looking at bluetooth barcode scanners, but I haven't purchased anything yet. Any thoughts? Kindest regards and thanks in advance, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Bluetooth Barcode Scanners and Digit-Eyes
Thank you for supplying this link, Isaac. Have you used this particular scanner with Digit-Eyes and if so, how well does it work? I guess what I am really asking is if it is possible, in principle, to use such scanners with Digit-Eyes. On a similar subject, is it possible to use such devices with other blindness-related apps such as TapTapSee as well. Thanks, Mike On 10,Jun,2014, at 15:07, isaac wrote: > I have found a bluetooth scanner here is the link to the details. > http://www.barcodesinc.com/code/part-cr2611-pkxxx.htm > isaac > isaac.heb...@gmail.com > Skype gold_wildcat > > On Jun 10, 2014, at 7:26 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi. >> >> Sometimes when I use Digit-Eyes, it takes me forever to find the barcode. >> For me, this greatly reduces the utility of a program that I think is really >> good. >> >> I have been looking at bluetooth barcode scanners, but I haven't purchased >> anything yet. >> >> Any thoughts? >> >> Kindest regards and thanks in advance, >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Bluetooth Barcode Scanners and Digit-Eyes
Hi, Erik, It is great to know that Digit-Eyes developers realised that some people would prefer using a barcode scanner as opposed to the iPhone camera. To your knowledge, can this scanner be successfully used for other purposes, or is it strictly limited to barcode scanning applications? Your input has been very helpful to me; thank you! Mike On 11,Jun,2014, at 02:14, erik burggraaf wrote: > Hi Mike, It's as I said. The kdc is fully intergrated with digit-eyes. > Once pared it beeps the bar codes and instantly finds the information > directly in digit-eyes. > > Most other bar code readers act as a HID device. That means the I device > treats them as a bluetooth keyboard. The digit-eyes web site can use them, > but HID devices are not intergrated into the digit-eyes app. > > I have only one issue with the kdc and that is it frequently has to be > repared with the I device. I had planned to work on this, but I haven't had > the time and now I'm going to lose access to the equipment. > > Best, > > Erik Burggraaf > Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 > or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2014-06-10, at 11:28 AM, "Gene Baroni" wrote: > >> What makes this scanner the one to buy? I have a friend that lives by >> himself and he wants a Bluetooth scanner. He is 75 or there about and his >> dexterity isn't the best so I need some good info before I talk to him about >> this. >> - Original Message - >> From: erik burggraaf >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Sent: Tuesday, June 10, 2014 11:02 AM >> Subject: Re: Bluetooth Barcode Scanners and Digit-Eyes >> >> Hi Mike, >> >> The one you need is the kiamtac kdc410I. You can have it on amazon for >> about 330 bucks. There are two versions of this scanner. Make sure you get >> the I version. The standard version pares with the iphone, but only as a >> HID device. Essentially it acts like a keyboard and that is it. The I >> version is fully intergrated with digit-eyes. They are the same price too. >> >> I have a sheet here that lets you adjust the scan time which I can send you >> once you have your kdc. Default is two seconds and for me, I've found that >> I need a bit mor time than that usually. >> >> Best, >> >> Erik Burggraaf >> Ebony Consulting toll-free: 1-888-255-5194 >> or on the web at http://www.erik-burggraaf.com >> >> On 2014-06-10, at 8:26 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >>> Hi. >>> >>> Sometimes when I use Digit-Eyes, it takes me forever to find the barcode. >>> For me, this greatly reduces the utility of a program that I think is >>> really good. >>> >>> I have been looking at bluetooth barcode scanners, but I haven't purchased >>> anything yet. >>> >>> Any thoughts? >>> >>> Kindest regards and thanks in advance, >>> >>> Mike >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To
Using Finder to discover the contents of a CD or DVD
Hi everyone. Is there a way on the Mac to insert a CD and not have it automatically launch? I need to explore the contents of several CDs and just using Finder would do great, provided I could do so without the CD or DVD in question automatically beginning to play. Many thanks. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Using Finder to discover the contents of a CD or DVD
Hi, Cheryl, First of all, thank you for this information. I'll follow your instructions. Do you know if there is any command, such as holding down a specific key while inserting a CD or DVD for just the occasional CD or DVD perusal? Thanks so much. Mike On 18,Jun,2014, at 15:47, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > Yes, there is a pane in System Preferences that gives you options for what > happens when you insert various types of cds and dvds. However, at least in > Mavericks, unless you still have a built-in cd/dvd drive, that pane only > appears when you attach an external cd/dvd player/burner, which I just > discovered when trying to answer this question; I had just assumed that pane > was still there. It appears to me that it isn't necessary to actually have > anything in the external drive to make the pane appear but I don't know > whether or not having a cd or dvd in the drive changes the options in the > pane; I would think it doesn't. Of course, if you still hav a computer with a > built-in drive, the pane will be there also. So set your preferences in this > pane and then make sure in finder preferences you have the box checked for > cds and dvds to show in finder and I think this should meet your need. > > Hth. > > > -- > Cheryl > > I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. > I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper > thrown in the trash! > Then God gave me a new heart and life: > His joy for my despairing tears! > And now, every day: > "This I call to mind, > and therefore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > On Jun 18, 2014, at 8:21 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi everyone. >> >> Is there a way on the Mac to insert a CD and not have it automatically >> launch? I need to explore the contents of several CDs and just using Finder >> would do great, provided I could do so without the CD or DVD in question >> automatically beginning to play. >> >> Many thanks. >> >> Mike >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Using Finder to discover the contents of a CD or DVD
Hi, Cheryl, Your suggestion was very helpful; it worked perfectly. Thank you very much, Mike On 18,Jun,2014, at 16:00, Cheryl Homiak wrote: > You are very welcome! It sure scared me when I went into System Preferences > and couldn't find that particular preference pane! > > As far as I know there is no way to do this by holding a key down, etc. It > actually doesn't take long, though, to go in and change your preferences > though I realize it is slightly inconvenient. > > -- > Cheryl > > I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. > I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper > thrown in the trash! > Then God gave me a new heart and life: > His joy for my despairing tears! > And now, every day: > "This I call to mind, > and therefore I have hope: > The steadfast love of the Lord > never ceases; > his mercies never come to an end; > they are new every morning; > great is your faithfulness." > (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) > > > > > On Jun 18, 2014, at 8:56 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: > >> Hi, Cheryl, >> >> First of all, thank you for this information. I'll follow your >> instructions. >> >> Do you know if there is any command, such as holding down a specific key >> while inserting a CD or DVD for just the occasional CD or DVD perusal? >> >> Thanks so much. >> >> Mike >> >> On 18,Jun,2014, at 15:47, Cheryl Homiak wrote: >> >>> Yes, there is a pane in System Preferences that gives you options for what >>> happens when you insert various types of cds and dvds. However, at least in >>> Mavericks, unless you still have a built-in cd/dvd drive, that pane only >>> appears when you attach an external cd/dvd player/burner, which I just >>> discovered when trying to answer this question; I had just assumed that >>> pane was still there. It appears to me that it isn't necessary to actually >>> have anything in the external drive to make the pane appear but I don't >>> know whether or not having a cd or dvd in the drive changes the options in >>> the pane; I would think it doesn't. Of course, if you still hav a computer >>> with a built-in drive, the pane will be there also. So set your preferences >>> in this pane and then make sure in finder preferences you have the box >>> checked for cds and dvds to show in finder and I think this should meet >>> your need. >>> >>> Hth. >>> >>> >>> -- >>> Cheryl >>> >>> I tried and tried to turn over a new leaf. >>> I got crumpled wads of tear-stained paper >>> thrown in the trash! >>> Then God gave me a new heart and life: >>> His joy for my despairing tears! >>> And now, every day: >>> "This I call to mind, >>> and therefore I have hope: >>> The steadfast love of the Lord >>> never ceases; >>> his mercies never come to an end; >>> they are new every morning; >>> great is your faithfulness." >>> (Lamentations 3:21-23 ESV) >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> On Jun 18, 2014, at 8:21 AM, Mike Busboom wrote: >>> >>>> Hi everyone. >>>> >>>> Is there a way on the Mac to insert a CD and not have it automatically >>>> launch? I need to explore the contents of several CDs and just using >>>> Finder would do great, provided I could do so without the CD or DVD in >>>> question automatically beginning to play. >>>> >>>> Many thanks. >>>> >>>> Mike >>>> >>>> -- >>>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://
More fully utilizing Voice Dream Reader
Greetings from summery Vienna, Austria. Like many people on this list, I use Voice Dream Reader, and I can't say enough good things about the program! However, to my knowledge, it is not possible to use the program as much as I'd like, simply because (if I am properly informed) it is not possible to use Voice Dream Reader to read Kindle, Blio and iBooks. If this assumption is wrong, could someone please set me straight? I dearly love the program and, if I could use it to read all of my books, instead of just the ones I download from Bookshare, I'd be very happy. Is there a Voice Dream Reader discussion group, by the way? My best to all of you, and thanks for any insights. Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: More fully utilizing Voice Dream Reader
Hi Matt. Where does the iPhone put unprotected EPUB books? And where can one find such books, aside, perhaps from Project Gutenberg? Thanks. Mike On 23,Jun,2014, at 16:26, Matt Dierckens wrote: > Hi Mike, the only kind of EPUB format it can read his unprotected ones. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 23, 2014, at 9:41, Mike Busboom wrote: >> >> Greetings from summery Vienna, Austria. >> >> Like many people on this list, I use Voice Dream Reader, and I can't say >> enough good things about the program! However, to my knowledge, it is not >> possible to use the program as much as I'd like, simply because (if I am >> properly informed) it is not possible to use Voice Dream Reader to read >> Kindle, Blio and iBooks. >> >> If this assumption is wrong, could someone please set me straight? I dearly >> love the program and, if I could use it to read all of my books, instead of >> just the ones I download from Bookshare, I'd be very happy. >> >> Is there a Voice Dream Reader discussion group, by the way? >> >> My best to all of you, and thanks for any insights. >> >> Mike >> >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Good iPhone app for recording audio snippets
Hi, Paul, Since I wasn’t looking for a recording app, I almost deleted your message before even reading it. However, I’m very, very glad that I didn’t. I purchased List Recorder from the Austrian app store yesterday and thus far, I am delighted with the app. It was also a real pleasure hearing Neal Ewers once again—a real bonus. In your note, you mentioned that List Recorder recorded in MP3 format. When I went into the settings I was unable to find the setting for MP3 recording rates. Could you let me know, please, if those settings are somewhere, other than the other recording settings where WAV and M4A are options? Another question: I have done virtually no recording with my iPhone 4S. Are the unit’s built-in microphones good enough for decent stereo recordings and, if not, is it possible to use binaural microphones with the unit? Thank you very much in advance for your input, Mike On 22,Jun,2014, at 17:31, Paul Erkens wrote: > Hi, > > If looping audio is not your priority, and you are just looking for a good > recorder for your iphone that lets you organize your recordings into nice > folders, and which is also completely VoiceOver accessible, then you could > take a look at list recorder. I'm using it all day. To rehurse my tenor parts > for the choir I'm in, to create short shopping lists, I keep a list of how to > operate our washing machine which has a display, how to operate the dish > washer etc, notes on things to do or remember etc, or send an audio event I > happen to be in, to someone else by email or IMessage., like a private audio > boo. It records in wav, in mp3, in m4a and in caf. Also, moving recording > from the phone to your computer can be done via dropbox if you want. When I > need more space on the phone, I just upload stuff to dropbox from list > recorder, so that I can delete it there. Once it's in dropbox, I can clip and > edit it on the mac and then store it for future use. > > List recorder was created with lists of recordings in mind. I initially used > it as such, but I found it to be such an excellent, multi-purpose handy > tool, that I use it whenever recording something near me is appropriate. It's > by sixth mode solutions. The developer is devoted to providing good VoiceOver > support. > Just look in the iphone app store. > > Hth, > Paul. > On Jun 18, 2014, at 4:36 PM, 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >> What about the app Jimmy Fallon used with Billy Joel on the Tonight Show >> called Loopy? Dunno if it's accessible though and it's $8. >> >> http://www.theverge.com/2014/3/21/5532944/jimmy-fallon-billy-joel-sing-duet-with-ipad-app >> >> http://loopyapp.com >> >> CB >> >> On 6/18/14, 10:08 AM, Jessica D wrote: >>> What about garage band? It can do this. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> On Jun 18, 2014, at 10:02 AM, Phil Halton wrote: I want to record short guitar riffs and progressions on the iPhone, and then be able to easily play them back - perhaps looping them if desired. Kind of like an audio scratchpad with looping capabilities. The built-in voice recorder app is not quite up to speed for my needs, but something like that app would work. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ >> >> -- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/m
Accessible Metronome App for iPhone?
Hi. I am looking for an accessible metronome app for the iPhone. I do not need the metronome for music; I need it for exercising. So I'm looking for an app that let's me manually enter the number of audible beats per minute, not music score time signatures. Any thoughts? Thanks, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Accessible Metronome App for iPhone?
Hi, Scott. I downloaded the app and although several of the buttons are unlabelled, the app will do exactly what I want it to do. The app is also free. Another good thing about the app is that it will run while other audio apps are running, provided you launch TempoPerfect last. By the way, the spelling of the app is TempoPerfect. This app meets the bill. Thank you very much and best regards, Mike On 24,Jun,2014, at 11:41, Scott Erichsen wrote: > Tempo perfect is a good one. Accessible and works well. > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Busboom > Sent: Tuesday, 24 June 2014 7:06 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Accessible Metronome App for iPhone? > > Hi. > > I am looking for an accessible metronome app for the iPhone. I do not need > the metronome for music; I need it for exercising. So I'm looking for an > app that let's me manually enter the number of audible beats per minute, not > music score time signatures. Any thoughts? > > Thanks, > > Mike > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Introduction From New List Member
Hi, David, Wow, there's a name from the past. My name is Mike Busboom, and we corresponded with one another in an earlier life. I went to your website, and I will go back frequently. Welcome to the list. I'm still in Vienna after all these years. Mike On 19,Jun,2014, at 21:06, 'David Goldfield' via MacVisionaries wrote: > Hello. I have just been approved as a new member on this list and wanted to > write a quick intro message. I'm an assistive technology specialist and I've > been in the field for over 20 years. I am a long-time user of windows and, a > few years ago, my employer purchased an iMac for our classroom. I'll admit > that, for a couple of years, I truly hated using the Mac, which I think was > more due to my 20-year windows bias. After listening to a lot of tutorials > and rummaging through a lot of Web sites, I've gotten to the point where I > absolutely love using the Mac and would be quite pleased if I could get one > for my next computer. I'm on this list to ask questions as they arise and I > also just want to do a lot of reading and try and catch up on gaps in my > knowledge which I need to fill. > I'll tell you that even when I despised the Mac I clearly saw its benefits > and I probably could have given a talk to 100 people and might have been able > to convince most of them to at least consider switching from Windows to the > Mac, even while I was going through my own love-hate relationship with it. I > think that my recent purchase of an iPhone also helped me to warm up to Apple > and I'm particularly excited at the integration we're going to see between > iOS and Yosemite this fall. > thanks for being there and I'm glad this list is available. > > > -- > David Goldfield, > > > Founder and Peer Coordinator, > Philadelphia Computer Users' Group for the Blind and Visually Impaired > Feel free to visit my new Web site > http://www.davidgoldfield.info/ > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Voice Dream Reader and the iTunes option
Hi, everyone, I use Voice Dream Reader all the time for reading material from Bookshare. However, I am wondering how I can use the app to read books from other sources such as iBook offerings. When I select the "Add" option in the Voice Dream app, it appears that one of the options, iTunes, would let me read iBooks that I purchased from the iBook store. Is this the case. I can't really answer this question for myself because I purchased Voice Dream Reader from the app store in the States but thus far, I have only used my Austrian account for purchasing iBooks. Voice Dream Reader is not available in the Austrian store. So put differently, if I start purchasing iBooks from the US store, will I be able to read them with Voice Dream Reader? Kindest regards to all and many thanks, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
How accessible is Google Hangouts on an iPhone?
Hello everyone, I just went to a Google page that discussed some of the accessibility features of Hangouts and it would appear, though I haven’t tested this, that Hangouts is reasonably accessible on a Mac. Can anyone tell me how accessible Hangouts is on the iPhone with the Hangouts app that is available on the iOS platform? Many thanks, Mike -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Online Colegge degrees
Hello Eileen, I really appreciated your message. As you aptly noted, an attentive and competent disabled students department is crucial. Three years ago, I started an online graduate level program at an American university but discontinued it, primarily because the DSS department was unresponsive to suggestions and requests for help that I submitted to them. I have decided to attend a different university in the States, and all of my work will be done online as well. While on a recent trip to the States (I live in Austria) I went to the prospective university, spoke with the faculty and disabilities coordinator and we were able to agree on an approach that will hopefully enable me to finally complete my graduate degree. In order to evaluate the university’s e-learning platform and before registering for any classes, the university has agreed to allow me to audit one class and appoint one or two sighted people who can help me, should any aspect of the university’s e-learning platform be inaccessible. The university is using a platform called Canvas. At the most fundamental level, I guess that it all comes down to a DSS department that wants to see its clients succeed and hard work on the part of the prospective student. Thanks for your insights, Eileen, and good luck on your degree, Sarai, Mike > On 16,Mar,2015, at 19:47, Eileen Misrahi wrote: > > Hello, > > I went through an entire distant learning Master’s program from 2005-2008, > when I received my degree. Blackboard was the method of accessing all of the > required assignments and test uploads. The accessibility all depended on how > the professor uploaded the materials. The “Office Chat” in real time was not > accessible and needed to have a fellow classmate be my reader in order to > participate in this media. At times, PDF files were scanned in and not > accessible to any of my screen readers. At the time I was using JAWS, > Window-Eyes, and NVDA as my screen readers of choice. The APA Manuscript > Manual (electronic version) was semi-accessible, but I finally ended up > scanning the entire 400 plus pages with Kurzweil 1000. I had one class where > I couldn’t access any of the videos required to view. I spent many hours with > the Web department and finally they sent me DVD disks of the materials to > view them. I believe in an earlier post that someone stated that you need to > make sure that you have a good disable student services department. This is > essential in order in getting your course materials into a media that will > work for you. I spent more time with DSS in getting my textbooks and other > required readings. HTH. > > Best, > Eileen >> On Mar 16, 2015, at 10:24 AM, Buddy Brannan wrote: >> >> Even better, he also misspelled Sarai. >> >> -- >> Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA >> Phone: 814-860-3194 >> Mobile: 814-431-0962 >> Email: bu...@brannan.name >> >> >> >> >>> On Mar 16, 2015, at 12:04 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: >>> >>> George, >>> >>> A little more fun here, this time at your expense. “Incorrectally" is >>> spelled “incorrectly” in the body of your message. >>> >>> Have a good day :). >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Mar 16, 2015, at 09:10, george b wrote: >>> >>> Sara you better take one look at the subject line I think college is spelt >>> incorrectally. Just having fun with you and yes there those who are >>> successful with online college access. >>> >>> -Original Message- >>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarai Bucciarelli >>> Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2015 19:46 >>> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >>> Subject: Online Colegge degrees >>> >>> Hi all: >>> Has anyone ever taken online college classes, or received an online college >>> degree? If so, what software is sued? Is the software accessible with iOS, >>> Jaws, and Voiceover? Is it expensive? >>> If this needs to be taken off list, my email address is >>> sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com >>> Thanks! >>> Sarai D. Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >>> >>> -- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at http://groups.goo
