Re: Router recomendations?

Anything is possible, of course. It may indeed be the case that your particular router or combination or radio environment is not supporting the speeds you require. But before you go blaming a particular piece of equipment, test it. Start from your broadband connection. Plug your computer in

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Your thoughts are almost exactly mine, although NVDA doesn't support braille enough for me to be comfortable with silent braille operation, but yes, I use Mush-client in Windows XP. Actually, there is a free, windows xp vm, with an older version of NVDA installed, but still, its out there. Sent

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Windows (and Linux) is for games. An XP VM will do. It runs audio games and screen readers, now unchanging forever, that will handle such basic functions as console output correctly. If only OS X’s terminal support worked, MUDing and Interactive Fiction would at least be alternative gaming po

Re: Router recomendations?

I have an airport extreme purchased in 2015 and an Airport extreme purchased several years ago, both duel band, acting as a relay, working in a 5000 sq ft house with no problems at all. Extremely reliable and strong signal everywhere. You most likely have a different problem not related to usi

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Mush-client plus pluggins to play MUD games. I heard that the developer of Atlantis was working on making his client accessible, but nope, developement stopped just at the release before the accessibility was put into place. But of course, everyone knows computers are only for working and emaili

Re: iphone 5s question

You can completely erase the phone without losing anything from the cloud by going to Settings, General, Reset, and choosing Erase Content and Settings. If you have Find My iPhone on, you’ll be prompted to type the password to turn it off. Then your phone will be wiped and you can give it to y

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

I use open book to scan and read materials. Also, sendero maps for the p c. just to name a couple From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Matthew Dierckens Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 09:00 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject:

Re: Odd Navigation Results with Web Page under OS X 10.10.5

I hate to say it, but I think you’re looking at a persistent VoiceOver bug. I too encounter pages where elements are concealed within layout tables, which VO will then either skip or otherwise make it difficult to navigate, and I have not yet found a workaround beyond starting a Windows virtual

Re: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

Ok, I've just installed it but can't figure out how to add accounts, how in the world do you do this? On Dec 27, 2015, at 5:52 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: > Hey guys. I haven't been paying attention to this thread up until now, but > have you tried using Trillian for Facebook? It's free and very

Re: Router recomendations?

I, too, feel that my airport extreme provides very poor wifi throughout the house which is not very big. It is a dual band model and I 'm surprised that it is so poor. So i'm saving up to get a netgear router with AC capabilities as my macbook pro is AC as well, and I shall use the Netgear d70

Re: Router recomendations?

I've had an airport extreme now for about a month, working great, no problems at all. I don't use a VPN or any of that, so the fact that the router does not have some of the advanced features that other routers do is fine, I just want good performance and it provides that. > On Dec 27, 2015, at

Re: Router recomendations?

Hi! Intresting that you mentioned that. What i read was that the wan port had problems with some modems. Maybe this was the problem. I have also read something about this on the pc-audio list so thats why i was thinking of a new router. But if you say so i guess i will continue to use my airport e

Re: Router recomendations?

Hi! I see a lot of people on the internet having an airport extreme and having big problems with it. But i know to little about this so i wont state anything. The only thing i know is that sometimes i get a very very low speed on my network. However i have changed so in january i will get 100mbps

Re: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

Hey guys. I haven't been paying attention to this thread up until now, but have you tried using Trillian for Facebook? It's free and very accessible. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime: bbssh

Re: Router recomendations?

Hi! 100mbps. /A > 26 dec. 2015 kl. 18:54 skrev Scott Granados : > > What speed internet connection do yu have. Give me an idea of what you’re > using for a service and I’ll be glad to provide some suggestions. The speed > helps me figure the price point. Slower services require less forwardin

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

I have both programs. I can't see bootcamp in the startup options anymore. Rhonda -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 2:25 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Hello Matthew, One of my favorite Windows applications is Freedom Scientific’s OpenBook OCR program with the Pearl Camera. To my knowledge, there is no OS X equivalent. OpenBook with the Pearl camera is absolutely awesome. Mark From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionarie

iphone 5s question

Hi: I have an iPhone 5s. I have icloud, dropbox, camera role backing up to dropbox, and all camera items backing up automatically to icloud, and downloading picts and videos to my Mac, and ipad. I received an iPhone 6s for Christmas. I have everything transferred to the phone. I want to give mom

Re: iPhone Wake-ups Plus Lost Lock Screen State?

Thus far, I haven’t had the problem that is described and have no Apple watch until the new one comes out. Using the I phone 6S plus. > On 27 Dec 2015, at 17:07, Alex Hall wrote: > > This happens to me, always at night. I'll put my phone on the bedside table, > plug it in, and do a bit of read

Re: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

I don't get why they would do that; it's not like we're doing anything illegal by using the mac's 3rd party app to connect to them, so what's the problem? On Dec 27, 2015, at 3:43 PM, Grant wrote: > Hi Matthew, > > Yep, it appears that we won’t be able to use Facebook Chat from within the > Me

Odd Navigation Results with Web Page under OS X 10.10.5

Hello, everyone. I am a fairly new MacBook user who has run into a web page whose navigation looks odd to me. If I go to http://www.amherst.ny.us and press the VO-left and VO-right keys, I am told the only content of the page is a table with one column and two rows. Attempts to interact with t

Re: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

Hi Matthew, Yep, it appears that we won’t be able to use Facebook Chat from within the Messages App as XMPP support is being deprecated. I finally removed my account the other day. This is extremely unfortunate as it is by far the most accessible experience I’ve ever found for chatting with Fac

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Hi Matt, One example would be PDF files. I use JAWS which allows me to move through the PDF with arrows or other quick navigation commands, select and copy chunks of text, and often see how the PDF file is marked up (e.g. headings). One can also fill out accessible PDF forms in the same way tha

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

No, you would usually use one or the other, and I would suggest vmware. It allows you to install windows without sighted help, and also allows you to run windows and the mac at the same time. > On Dec 27, 2015, at 8:23 AM, Rhonda Partain wrote: > > I am just wondering if both VM-Ware Fusion and

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Hi Matt. I use Windows for a couple of reasons. The first one may sound trivial for some people, but I like to use voices that aren't on the Mac yet, like the Siri voices that I can use with NVDA. That's also how I found out about Acapela Sharon before she came to the Mac because she was availab

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

One that comes to mind are programming apps for amateur radios. There is an open source program called Chirp which is not accessible The other is Duxbury. They may someday release an OS X version but they have been saying that for a year or two. And if they do, it will be hundreds of dol

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

I'm just curious to know what apps you use on windows that you can't use on the Mac? Also, if you ever need any training let me know. I have very affordable prices. Matt Dierckens Certified Assistive technology specialist Macintosh trainer Canadian phone: 5199629140 U.S. Phone: 5734011018 Sent f

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

George, Sorry to hear of your troubles. Maybe 2016 will look more favorably on you. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 12/27/2015 8:19 AM, george b wrote: Thank goodness I was waiting to after th

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Matt, I can only attest to my situation. I have a couple Windows apps that do not have an OS X version or one that is accessible. This is why I liked Bootcamp until it broke. I rarely needed to boot into Windows. Now I have VMware set up and while its running very nicely, its not near as id

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Thank you, I'll try this. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T. Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 10:41 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Re: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

Why on earth would they do that? That doesn't make sense. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 27, 2015, at 10:33 AM, Matthew Dyer > wrote: > > > Hi all. > > I think this has to do with face book shuting dow the 3rd party api which > allows app t9o connect with the facebook service. HTH. > > Ma

Re: iPhone Wake-ups Plus Lost Lock Screen State?

This happens to me, always at night. I'll put my phone on the bedside table, plug it in, and do a bit of reading. It locks on its own, but the next morning, the app I was using is closed. Touch ID works, but my Notification Center is normally set to 'today' even though I never leave it on that v

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

My question to anyone who has windows or wants to put Windows on your Mac is this. What are you wanting to do on windows that you don't think you'll be able to do on your Mac? The problem usually with those who use windows on the Mac is they get stuck with something on the Mac with voiceover and

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Blimey George, take it easy, man. He Googled your answer, recommended you to trust Google for simple questions, and provided the link to Apple’s very thorough answer. There’s no need to be offended. He could just as easily have not bothered. This is a great list. -- The following informati

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Thank goodness I was waiting to after the first of the year to have you build that server you said you would do if I bought the parts or just had you do the entire thing and pay you. LOL since your having such a bad day I most likely would not get the product, but I would take the money. In con

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Good luck finding a hand to hold on to. Meanwhile, try making good use of that very helpful information that Apple provided for installing Bootcamp. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 12/27/2015 7

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

I want hand holding so when you going to start? What is your issue did you get out of bed on the wrong side, or are you a Phila Eagle fan...hehaheha O and mary Christmas to you too -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behal

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Why, certainly. Did not that information prove to be helpful? Or do you need hand holding? (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 12/27/2015 7:50 AM, george b wrote: LOL I gess this list is

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

LOL I gess this list is not to help people, then??? -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T. Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2015 07:45 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and

Re: Songs Accessibility

Thank you for that. Are you able to connect directly to the speakers via bluetooth to play audio off your device, or is it restricted to only playing what is available within the app? Jeff > On Dec 26, 2015, at 12:01 PM, george b wrote: > > Jeff I have a sonos saround sound sound bar and 2 p

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

George, All you need can be found here. Google wants to be your friend. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 12/27/2015 6:42 AM, george b wrote: Hi recardo

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Rhonda, No, you can run either. For Bootcamp, when the system chime sounds off, hold the right option key. As was said, there is no Voiceover on this screen. So you must wait a bit, trial and error works here. I ran Bootcamp for sveral months and it was always in the same slot on the stzrtu

RE: messages app not connecting to Facebook anymore.

Hi all. I think this has to do with face book shuting dow the 3rd party api which allows app t9o connect with the facebook service. HTH. Matthew -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Panarese Sent: Satu

RE: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Hi recardo, nice seeing you! Do you have good directions on how to install bootcamp and migrate my windows from a p c computer, please. Mary Christmas to you -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ricardo Walker Se

Re: does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

Hi Ronda, Merry Christmas to you and Ben. :) No, both are not needed to switch over to Windows. I have little experience with VM Ware but used boot camp quite a bit. If you restart your Mac, and when you here the start up chime hold down the option key, you will be place on a screen to select

does a mac need both VM Ware and bootcamp to run windows

I am just wondering if both VM-Ware Fusion and Bootcamp are needed in order to run Windows on a mac? I have both on my system and have difficulty switching between windows and the mac system; I do not see the bootcamp disc in the settings to select which disc one wants to startup. Thanks for any t

iPhone Wake-ups Plus Lost Lock Screen State?

Hi guys, I hope I’m not the only one here, but I think my Apple Watch is responsible, since it doesn’t seem to happen while the watch is down. If anyone else is finding otherwise, please pipe up. The problem is that the iPhone will suddenly wake up, for no apparent reason. Sometimes the scre

Re: My first minor complaint about the Apple Watch

Hi, I totally agree here. When handoff was first introduced, I wonder why you can shift the call from your non cellular device to your phone, Mac, iPad, etc, but not the other way around. > On Dec 26, 2015, at 10:51 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > It's not really a big deal over all

Garageband: Accessing the transposition track

Hi, in Garage Band you can display a track showing key changes within the song. This option can be activated from within the Track menu. However, it looks like this is totally inaccessible to VO, at least I couldn't figure out how to find and interact with it. Can anyone confirm this? TIA, Rolan