question about mac for the blind?

2025-02-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, I am wondering what will become of John's resources? The site remains one of the first places I send any new mac / voiceover user, especially if running an older machine. Thanks much, Karen

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2025-01-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 1/3/2025 4:33 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perhaps you did not understand my point, I might have been to vague. There are  likely  hundreds of thousands if not more  voiceover users..they are not on this list though to learn from brad. Instead, they are goi

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2025-01-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
app. So why argue the [point? From E.T.'s Keyboard... Ambivalent? Well yes and no. My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 1/3/2025 1:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Brad, as helpful and appreciated as your wisdom might be, have you ever considered something? very very few voiceover an

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2025-01-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
Brad, as helpful and appreciated as your wisdom might be, have you ever considered something? very very few voiceover and IOS users are on this list. So, a person understandably in the poster's situation is never going to get this idea, and of course because it works in your case does not mea

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2025-01-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
Any update on raising the accessibility issues here? Just tried this in Linux. Reached the page asking for a captcha, called the accessibility team only to be told that the disability team does not help with captchas..is there not someone who can help you? I am sorry, but the suggestion that on

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2024-12-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Sharing this too given the discussion of basic html coding in the other thread. Linux exists in so many varieties, but it, like apple, has a UNIX basis. Just because one person has no issues does not mean other Linux users are not experiencing them. even for those not using adaptive technology

Re: Problems Using Amazon

2024-12-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Please report this to amazon's customer service support for people with disabilities. Granted, I am told that even for those not using voiceover, but who are say using Linux, the issues are quite a mess. However, if not reported, it will not be fixed speaking personally. On Mon, 16 Dec 2024,

Re: Eveing of Encouragement for John Panarese

2024-12-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Kliph, this is such a wonderful plan. I will be at a concert for part of the evening though. How long do you feel you will be providing this chance for us to support John and claim his perfect health? If we cannot be there, can we send written support instead? On Wed, 11 Dec 2024, Kliph

Re: Amazon

2024-09-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Interestingly enough, at least in Linux tools, it is now almost impossible to refuse joining prime. as in the button alt tagged continue without the prime benefits shows as a display link in the status bar. Frankly stunning, most other aspects seem possible, other than this force feeding of p

Re: Pitch change for capital letters in latest Sonoma is off the charts

2024-08-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Honestly speaking personally, what you are describing sounds like a step someone at apple took because they thought it was cute. Assuming that it is not a bug of some kind. On Fri, 23 Aug 2024, Dave Carlson wrote: Yet one more limitation in Voiceover control. Too bad. Dave Carlson

Re: Pitch change for capital letters in latest Sonoma is off the charts

2024-08-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Has anyone reported the problem to apple? It might be a bug, as I cannot imagine why that would be done intentionally. Kare On Fri, 23 Aug 2024, Mike Arrigo wrote: I'm seeing the same thing. For now I did the same work around you did, that pitch change is just too much, it makes Alex sound

Re: AppleVis.

2024-07-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am personally stunned to learn one individual created such a legacy. What also concerns me deeply is that the resource will be gone for the many new to Apple and accessibility who may not have a solid public resource to draw upon. Speaking Personally, I hope the executive team leverages a bi

Re: Voice Dream Reader

2024-06-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
There might? Be a set on John's Mac for the blind website? On Sun, 2 Jun 2024, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: I didn't ask for opinions, but asked for a list of keyboard commands. That is all. I will decide for myself whether a subscription is worth it. So I take it you don't have that l

Re: HTML question.

2024-05-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
Apple 2 machine to learning Windows. Then the main experience I got learning the Mac, actually came from this list, along with what used to be Blindcooltech’s podcasts. On May 24, 2024, at 11:16 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Jessica, speaking personally? This may be a question of tool, and how

Re: HTML question.

2024-05-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Jessica, speaking personally? This may be a question of tool, and how you consider the process. Again speaking personally, I am not sure, at least for me, that the folder image is the best so to speak. My own personal website, No I am not blowing my own horn smiles, www.karenlewellen.com W

Re: Convert PDF to txt on iPhone or iPad?

2024-05-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
rd to read. But I’m wondering if I’ll get better results if I go with Txt or RTF. This definitely warrants further explanation. Again, thank you for the suggestion. Cheers, Donna On May 14, 2024, at 4:13 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Donna, Why not send the files to robobraille? www.robobraille.

Re: Convert PDF to txt on iPhone or iPad?

2024-05-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Donna, Why not send the files to robobraille? www.robobraille.org via an email address, conv...@robobraille.org the pdf files can be converted to text in a matter of moments. You also support a service providing this service in many formats and language around the world...and its free. Cheers,

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
aware of the issue, and it should be corrected in time for next months meeting. - Brad - On Apr 27, 2024, at 15:44, Ian Robinson wrote: HI, Yes, the meeting went ahead as scheduled. I got in using the same link from last month. Ian On 27 Apr 2024, at 19:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: is

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
When I wrote Chancey she told me she was researching the problem..a few also had issues. On Sat, 27 Apr 2024, Ian Robinson wrote: HI, Yes, the meeting went ahead as scheduled. I got in using the same link from last month. Ian On 27 Apr 2024, at 19:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: is this

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
is this event actually happening? Chancey sent me the meeting id this morning. however its 2:30 eastern and no one seems to be there? Karen On Fri, 26 Apr 2024, Brad Snyder wrote: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. This

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
l do that when time permits. Donna On Apr 25, 2024, at 2:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Has anyone called apple accessibility directly about the problem? Kare On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Mine is using Samantha right now, and I absolutely can???t get it t

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
iscuss the battery issue. I will do that when time permits. Donna On Apr 25, 2024, at 2:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Has anyone called apple accessibility directly about the problem? Kare On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Mine is using Samantha right n

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Has anyone called apple accessibility directly about the problem? Kare On Thu, 25 Apr 2024, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Mine is using Samantha right now, and I absolutely can???t get it to change back, no matter what I do. That voice really grates on me. She sounds like she h

Re: More on the HomePod from hell

2024-04-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
st example of that, unfortunately. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2024, at 6:47 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Donna, I am deeply sorry this situation is so frustrating. I also respect your personal choices for your personal enjoyment of what the Homepods provide for you. Hopefully o

Re: More on the HomePod from hell

2024-03-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
. And when we purchased this HomePod mini, we had no expectation of the trials that awaited us. I do think apples quality control has gone downhill a lot, and I think this is just the latest example of that, unfortunately. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone On Mar 29, 2024, at 6:47 PM, Kare

Re: More on the HomePod from hell

2024-03-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
hen, we’re usually also doing other things, so there’s no real need to spend the money for full-sized HomePod. Donna On Mar 29, 2024, at 1:47 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Ah, an understandable reason. Thanks for sharing. Curious why not simply getting a second full sized homepod would not wo

Re: More on the HomePod from hell

2024-03-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
ust a mini, and that would allow us to move the kitchen HomePod to the Family room and create a stereo pair. Donna On Mar 29, 2024, at 1:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: ,Donna, I have a question. what need motivated your adding this new homepod in the first place? What in your current set up was

Re: More on the HomePod from hell

2024-03-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
,Donna, I have a question. what need motivated your adding this new homepod in the first place? What in your current set up was no longer working to your satisfaction leading to your needing a new option? Just curious, especially given this latest chapter. Kare On Fri, 29 Mar 2024, 'Donna G

Linkedin?

2024-01-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, its slightly off topic, unless there is an apple associated accessibility contact. Still, I am wondering if Microsoft accessibility still has a direct phone door, and, since Microsoft owns Linkedin as I understand things, one can reach a human about access issues there? Thanks, Karen

Re: Coming up Saturday: Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group

2024-01-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Its in Johnathan's post, you must register to attend. On Sat, 27 Jan 2024, Kliph wrote: I don’t see the time or join info for this meeting. On Jan 24, 2024, at 9:31 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Johnathan You are a prince, thank you! Karen On Wed, 24 Jan 2024, Jonathan C. Cohn

Re: Fwd: Coming up Saturday: Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group

2024-01-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Johnathan You are a prince, thank you! Karen On Wed, 24 Jan 2024, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: [NON-Text Body part not included]

Re: cd player/burner

2024-01-07 Thread Karen Lewellen
Indeed that tends to mean that for whatever reason the CD content is not being seen. If you have a clean microfiber cloth, give the disc a gentle rub, even a fingerprint can keep one from being read correctly. On Sun, 7 Jan 2024, Tom Rash wrote: My only suggestion is to make sure that the C

Re: Bug in Numbers

2023-12-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Jonathan, I am sorry to wander through this thread, but I have been meaning to get permission to write you off list. I am interested in learning more about the new York Public Library apple group you referenced in another thread. May I write you privately? Thanks, Karen On Tue, 26 Dec 2023

ot: slightly, amazon.com captcha process.

2023-12-04 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Was actually told, by the accessibility team member answering my call..and two supervisors as well to. Find someone to help me. I am quite serious. Karen

anyone have an older apple 2v?

2023-11-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Have made no secret of the unique layers between me and some of the more up-to-date apple items. this one is no exception. Anyone hiding an apple TV third generation they might want to sell? its the last model with conventional optical connectors. With appreciation, Kare

Re: Concerned about the future Mac accessibility

2023-09-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Is not it amazing that choices exists so that one can create he interaction process that works best for them? May have to look into making the vo key cap lock instead. On some laptops there is only one combination on one side. I type very fast indeed. Personally it is frustrating being slowed

Re: Concerned about the future Mac accessibility

2023-09-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
brad, accessibility is neither about blindness or limiting choices speaking personally. Arrow key function meets several needs, that likely cannot be matched by removing your hands for the option you suggest. For example, does it work via voice? Many times voice driven tools match arrow key ma

Re: simple mac or voiceover question?

2023-07-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
plus shift plus C, then select the CD Drive and press command plus E. Is there not a eject button on the CD Drive? Rob On Jul 29, 2023, at 6:06 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi, is there a keystroke that will open the cd door say from the finder? Think older editions of the operating system

Re: simple mac or voiceover question?

2023-07-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
worth a shot2, as I do have an external mac keyboard. On Sat, 29 Jul 2023, Lorie McCloud wrote: I used to have a key on my keyboard that would do it back when I had a Mac keyboard for my Mac mini. I think it was F12. On Jul 29, 2023, at 5:06 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi, is there a

simple mac or voiceover question?

2023-07-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, is there a keystroke that will open the cd door say from the finder? Think older editions of the operating system, leopard for example, or snow leopard. Have a cd stuck and cannot discover how to open the door. Thanks, Karen

could a mod write meoff list?

2023-07-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
Seek permission for a post in advance. Thanks, karen

Re: Chat GPT, Anyone?

2023-07-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
t they do often repeat the prompt in order to get a variety of responses. Best, Donna On Jul 11, 2023, at 9:20 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: The program is not created for independent thought. It is created to piece together the thoughts, information so forth from others. The same question over and

Re: Chat GPT, Anyone?

2023-07-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
The program is not created for independent thought. It is created to piece together the thoughts, information so forth from others. The same question over and over? perhaps. Abstract? no, fortunately, because that keeps human touch in place. On Tue, 11 Jul 2023, Jessica Moss wrote: Isn?

Re: PayPal on Mac safari

2023-04-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
Yes! Please do this. Karen On Sun, 30 Apr 2023, Dave Carlson wrote: Give them a call. I did when I did not see the ???mail check??? option on the iPhone version of the app. 1-888-221-1161 Dave Carlson Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician dgcarlson0...@gmail.com On Apr 30,

Re: PayPal on Mac safari

2023-04-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, Regardless of what solution you may discover, please please please report moments like this to Paypal. 1-888-221-1161. Speaking personally, you help those who, although perhaps sharing a label with you, do not embody the disability experience as you do. Paypal cannot fix what is not s

Re: the old mac os 9

2023-04-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Just sent. The file is a plain text one, provided as an attachment. Sing out if You have a challenge with it. Kare On Thu, 27 Apr 2023, mattias jonsson wrote: yes please 27 apr. 2023 kl. 17:50 skrev Karen Lewellen : Let me locate my manual and send it off list. Karen On Thu, 27 Apr

Re: the old mac os 9

2023-04-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Let me locate my manual and send it off list. Karen On Thu, 27 Apr 2023, mattias jonsson wrote: yes i found a mac os 9 app it have the old outspoken installed but how to use outspoken? -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any qu

quick apple 4k tv question?

2023-03-09 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually 2 of them. I have never actually been in the same room as an apple TV before, but it *might* be an option provided by my Cable service here. However, I have a great deal of professional equipment that must be connected to my existing television. anyone know if 1. the apple TV 4k still

Re: Mac os

2023-02-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
on for now. I shouldn’t get involved like this, but I feel like your email could be construed as an attack and wanting to start something that shouldn’t be started. Yes, by writing this I’m just as guilty I admit, but I think it needed to be said. On Feb 19, 2023, at 17:37, Karen Lewellen

Re: Mac os

2023-02-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
soldered to the motherboard. This model is not upgradable. Feel free to look it up for yourself. - Brad - On Feb 19, 2023, at 17:37, Karen Lewellen wrote: brad, Do you work for apple? I have an associate here in Toronto working with the centre for social innovation. They currently run an

Re: Mac os

2023-02-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
ly have to buy the Ram from Crucial and then someone can install it for you. Bestbuy is also an option. On Feb 18, 2023, at 22:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: If you call my-apple, part of what they can do is set up a genus session with your local apple store. Of course you can talk to them apple h

Re: Mac os

2023-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
don’t think you can just call and talk to somebody though. within the next few months it appears I might have the opportunity to get a new Mac mini. if that chance comes up I’m not going to waste it that’s for sure. On Feb 18, 2023, at 8:02 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Speaking personally? It

Re: Mac os

2023-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
e, or connect you with free geeks who do it as well. Still, speaking personally, I would start with getting answers from apple directly, just my thoughts of course. Karen On Sat, 18 Feb 2023, Lorie McCloud wrote: no. I just didn’t think of it. how do I do that? On Feb 18, 2023, at 6:00 PM,

Re: Mac os

2023-02-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Are you in a position to increase the memory? may even help with Catalina. On Sat, 18 Feb 2023, Lorie McCloud wrote: thanks. I appreciate that very much. On Feb 18, 2023, at 1:46 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: Yes, my opinion is not to try Big Sur given the 8 GB of Ram. On Feb 18, 2023, at 13

Re: wondering what I might have done?

2023-02-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Not sure I managed the first, but did try the second to the best of my knowledge..oh well. On Mon, 6 Feb 2023, Herbie Allen wrote: reload the page and if that doesn’t work, close out and reopen the browser. On Feb 5, 2023, at 22:38, Karen Lewellen wrote: To be sure, my mac experiences

wondering what I might have done?

2023-02-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
To be sure, my mac experiences are far from typical at the best of times. However, a friend set up the Grammy's broadcasting online on the CITI-tv site sitein Canada. all was grand, until the program went silent. chrome was in use, going busy, quite frustrating. What does one normally do when

Re: Web site compatibility issues with Safari?

2023-02-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
What is the latest on Firefox and voiceover? For me personally, I dislike the idea of chrome on my machine, although someone did add it after safari failed with a task. On Sun, 5 Feb 2023, Brandon Olivares wrote: Safari???s been dicey for me too, but I don???t like Chrome enough to switch

Has anyone successfully reached.

2023-02-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
either the Linkedin accessibility help desk, or the Microsoft one via phone lately? be my eyes is firmly not an option here, with that being referenced for Linkedin. It is possible I have the wrong Microsoft number, it references accessibility, but does not reach a human. Thanks, Kare

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
paid for access to Twitters API. All you can do is enjoy your third-party ap while it works. On Jan 28, 2023, at 15:08, Karen Lewellen wrote: Did you read the article? The difference here is that now it is an *official* part of developer policy, instead of Twitter leading up to the change.

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
for access to Twitters API. All you can do is enjoy your third-party ap while it works. On Jan 28, 2023, at 15:08, Karen Lewellen wrote: Did you read the article? The difference here is that now it is an *official* part of developer policy, instead of Twitter leading up to the change. On Sa

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
27, 2023, at 23:50, Karen Lewellen wrote: The policy change is dated for 27 Jan, that means anything working today, will not be working for long. On Fri, 27 Jan 2023, Herbie Allen wrote: It’s been that way for a week. Some things are still working though like Tweesecake and TWBlue. On

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
The policy change is dated for 27 Jan, that means anything working today, will not be working for long. On Fri, 27 Jan 2023, Herbie Allen wrote: It’s been that way for a week. Some things are still working though like Tweesecake and TWBlue. On Jan 27, 2023, at 11:06, Karen Lewellen

Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Its official, see the article below. #TechCrunch ? Feed TechCrunch ? Comments Feed TechCrunch ? Twitter officially bans third-party clients after cutting off prominent devs Comments Feed alternate alternate alternate Twitter officially bans third-party clients after cutting off prominent

Re: Accessibility on Mac OS with VoiceOver

2023-01-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, just popping in here based on this specific comment. The issues with Salesforce and google docs, like Herb just noted are not the fault of the Mac. they instead are the fault of accessibility factors being ignored at both companies. Really insure the progressive enhancement design prac

Robobraille will convert files to mp3.

2023-01-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Sharing this because, more than once, someone has asked for a Wyo to convert a file, text pdf or whatever, into the mp3 format. It seems robobraille can do this, in several languages. even create Daisy files. rather than short change the details, may I suggest visiting www.robobraill

Re: Anyone Having a Problem with Nightowl?

2023-01-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
may be worth sharing that Musk removed Twitter's department working on accessibility, when firing staff a few weeks back. On Mon, 16 Jan 2023, bbsshawn via MacVisionaries wrote: Hey guys. Well for what it's worth, it seems like this was an internal decision to end support for third party Tw

Re: certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
, it’s not on VoiceOver specifically but the Mac as a whole operating system right down to its nuts and bults. On Dec 30, 2022, at 20:15, Karen Lewellen wrote: certified by whom, as in is there a directory of other likewise certified apple teachers? I realize I walked right into that, but still

Re: certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
certified by whom, as in is there a directory of other likewise certified apple teachers? I realize I walked right into that, but still laughs. On Fri, 30 Dec 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: I am thinking it means he was a certified Apple teacher. On Dec 30, 2022, at 13:30, Karen Lewellen

certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, the Subject line was a part of Tim's signature. Anyone know to what this refers? thanks, Karen

RE: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

2022-12-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Oh my...there are no words. Knew Tim and his family going back decades now. such a Canadian class act, humble in his brilliance. enjoyed one of those magically romantic unions with his wife. I am quite quite..well. On Fri, 16 Dec 2022, Fazil M. wrote: Oh, I am stumped and shocked, I wis

Re: How to stop always being asked for the password

2022-12-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Max, its location may differ depending on what you are using. still there is an option in system preferences general privacy and security. It allows you to turn off the password request. While I respect it may be understandable security to some, I agree that for others, it can be quite the c

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
/8ncda1k5dqhsg9b/AABTfPHDETm_BIJNX3maZf9ka?dl=1 The first few at least have some transcripts as well. I do still have a Mac running that OS and I will be able to answer questions. On Dec 8, 2022, at 15:55, Karen Lewellen wrote: That is fine, so Long as they are correct, and in a file form. Its interesting

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
: I might be able to give you some old training material regarding Catalina, but most things are the same. Messages and calendar are vastly different, and mail has some minor changes and you may have a slightly different look with System preferences. On Dec 8, 2022, at 15:36, Karen Lewellen

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
may I ask how much this data connects with Catalina? Finding it personally frustrating, and would welcome a solid outside of the system itself resource. Or better still an in person teacher whom I am happy to pay. On Thu, 8 Dec 2022, Janet Ingber wrote: Hi Devin, My book about the Mac

Re: Safari on my Mac

2022-12-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
Can add an example too, but unsure how you would test it. the Disney plus website would not let a friend stream there, just sitting. Ended up putting chrome, which i intend removing, on my computer so I could stream Sir. Elton's last concert. On Sat, 3 Dec 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: ???www

Re: Two Voiceover Commands?

2022-11-12 Thread Karen Lewellen
It is worth noting that some editions of os X only have an on-line user guide...quite unfortunate if you want to learn without making mistakes. I believe Apple returned to providing self-contained user guides with big shore. There is not one for Catalina though. On Sat, 12 Nov 2022, 'E.T.'

Re: Selecting Next line or Previous line?

2022-11-09 Thread Karen Lewellen
Thanks for your questions, am learning allot as well. On Wed, 9 Nov 2022, Mohammad Fazil wrote: Thanks much! I was in TextEdit and I interacted with text but I was unable to select the text. Thanks again, On Nov 9, 2022, at 3:46 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: On 10/11/22 0

Re: Installing windows on a Mac.

2022-11-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
I was actually about to wonder why, if your workspace is requiring this material, they cannot also pick up a tablet that would give you the access? Kare On Wed, 2 Nov 2022, Jessica Moss wrote: This is a 2017 MacBook I would be attempting this on, and I unfortunately can’t afford anything

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
il: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 6:02 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perfect, thanks! On Fri, 28 Oct 2022, E.T. wrote: >    There is no VO command, but the standard macOS command is Command > Q. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Those who make peaceful re

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
i...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 5:42 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: And is there any way to create a list of ones you use often to launch them quickly? Understand that when on the menu bar the last application run is there, but that is not what I mean. Thanks, Karen

vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
And is there any way to create a list of ones you use often to launch them quickly? Understand that when on the menu bar the last application run is there, but that is not what I mean. Thanks, Karen

Re: for sale: 16 inch I9 MacBook pro and iPad pro third gen with accessories.

2022-10-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
Cameron, Most pleased to learn you are well. Would you like me to share this post with the pro-tools list? Karen On Wed, 19 Oct 2022, Cameron Strife wrote: Hello everybody. The list owner gave me permission to post this to the list. I am selling the below items on their own, or, if you wante

RE: Updating Mac OS?

2022-10-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Eileen, Just wondering, especially given what you say below. why is an upgrade truly necessary? Are there things you can no longer do on your mac now that makes changing your operating system needful? I promise I am not being a pain. Its just that I was reading in a media newsletter that, un

Re: a question about getting movies?

2022-10-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
19:49, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, have been so professionally busy of late that I admit not to have explored this aspect of apple. For the record mid 2012 15 inch retina running Catalina. With the passing of hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane, nuns on the run, etc., Not to mention dame Angela

a question about getting movies?

2022-10-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, have been so professionally busy of late that I admit not to have explored this aspect of apple. For the record mid 2012 15 inch retina running Catalina. With the passing of hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane, nuns on the run, etc., Not to mention dame Angela Lansbury. I wish to watch a

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
money. However, it means I don’t have to worry about if the person is using a credit card or whatever. I have the multiple account options and usually go for the free one. On Oct 8, 2022, at 18:43, Karen Lewellen wrote: have enjoyed that experience as well, although next day transfers have

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
is a fee if I want the money available, instantly, but to have the money transferred and available. Next business day is no charge. - Brad - On Oct 8, 2022, at 17:28, Karen Lewellen wrote: That sounds most surprising. granted I have been a customer for almost 20 years now, with the sight only

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
That sounds most surprising. granted I have been a customer for almost 20 years now, with the sight only becoming impossible to use for various reasons, say in the past two or three. Still, to be charged to get your own money from them makes little sense to me. Just speaking personally of cou

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
;ve had that trouble with the app twice now and it used to work. On Oct 8, 2022, at 2:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Actually, paypal is kind of holding the money before giving you full access to it in your account, but still smiles. On Sat, 8 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: no. that&#

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually, paypal is kind of holding the money before giving you full access to it in your account, but still smiles. On Sat, 8 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: no. that's not correct. it is in my paypal account. I get a notification from paypal when somebody sends me money through them. O

Re: Paypal

2022-10-07 Thread Karen Lewellen
speaking personally? please call and report this, regardless of solution provided. 1-888-221-1161. Please share these moments, otherwise nothing system wide can change. after all, not every impacted user knows of this brilliant list. Karen On Fri, 7 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: I've been tr

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
, AIRA can provide service directly to your PC. No Smart phone needed. Rod On Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM Karen Lewellen wrote: what concerns me about this option is the assumption that *everyone* with a comparative print challenge can automatically find a *someone* to be the non-challenged

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
what concerns me about this option is the assumption that *everyone* with a comparative print challenge can automatically find a *someone* to be the non-challenged solution here. If you do not have a smartphone, then what? to be sure, i firmly feel this service is wonderful, for those who can

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, Regardless of the solution, please consider reporting the barrier to the source as well. Not everyone encountering the issue has a resource to seek help wise. Kare On Mon, 5 Sep 2022, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Is there a way to deal with captchas in Safari?

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-09-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
haven’t tested but I guess there can be a small difference in wired and bluetooth headsets but most people won’t hear that. /A 1 sep. 2022 kl. 01:03 skrev Karen Lewellen : what I am wondering about then, as I am seeking a pair myself, is a solid recommendation for non-bluetooth headphones

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-31 Thread Karen Lewellen
what I am wondering about then, as I am seeking a pair myself, is a solid recommendation for non-bluetooth headphones, wired and with good sound quality? still have, and enjoy my standard headphone jack, but hey if there is a wireless pair that fits the above, I will consider them. Karen

Re: 5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser, Mac World

2022-08-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
and how is Firefox inclusion for Voiceover going? If I were going to add any browser, that would be my choice. On Sun, 28 Aug 2022, M. Taylor wrote: Macworld - Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:30 AM 5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser Safari is the default browser

Re: Advice needed

2022-08-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Kerryann, John, who is on this list, has a terrific site, mac for the blind, which has entire sections of guides by device and usage, including some for the Ipad. Depending on your setup and IOS, you may find many treasures there. Karen On Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVision

Re: YouTube premium subscription

2022-08-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
speaking personally? its google, I suggest you email someone, even including their accessibility contact. especially if they have financial information to charge you. It could be hidden in a way your screen reader cannot find, and if the terms say they must hear from you, best not to leave th

Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple Accessibility Gravity Check-in

2022-08-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, this is a fine post, but I have to point out, based on my current situation, that speaking personally starting as a brand new user seems less effortless than I anticipated. To be sure, I ended up with the machine just above the machine I actually wanted for this new adventure. Not

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