Mac and startup repair or equivalent

2012-08-07 Thread Chris Hallsworth
Good morning all. On the mac, is there some type of startup repair, and if so can we use VoiceOver with it? Thanks! -- 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 unsu

Re: here's a tip for audio lovers

2012-08-06 Thread chris hallsworth
I have the Windows version. :( it is not very accessible but usable. How is this on the mac? You say it is not accessible in parts. Please elaborate. Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Paul Erkens" To: Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 10:01 AM Subject: here's a tip for audio lovers Hi

Re: here's a tip for audio lovers

2012-08-06 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow so say I get a Mac and I put Mountain Lion on does that mean I will not need Airfoil? - Original Message - From: "Mac Egbert" To: Sent: Monday, August 06, 2012 10:23 AM Subject: Re: here's a tip for audio lovers Hi Paul, i played with apple tv already, but this means more fun. T

Re: SSD external drive for Mac

2012-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hmmm could you have not formatted it using Disk Utility and set it to use the Mac OSX file system? - Original Message - From: "Kevin Gibbs" To: Sent: Sunday, August 05, 2012 9:11 AM Subject: SSD external drive for Mac Guys, I had a very disappointing experience today. I bought a 128G

Preview versus skim?

2012-08-04 Thread chris hallsworth
The subject says it all. What are the pros and cons please. Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Esther" To: Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 2:43 AM Subject: Re: merging several PDF files into one. Hi Chris, It's actually possible to merge PDF files with Preview if you can drag and

Shut Down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all is there a way of assigning a sound when shutting down a mac computer and if so how? Thanks! -- 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

Re: Apple ID and AppStore

2012-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Settings, store, double tap on your ID. - Original Message - From: "Bill Holton" To: Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:03 PM Subject: Apple ID and AppStore Hi. After updating via the AppStore I was shown a message that I have updates waiting for me through my other Apple ID. I can

Re: VLC Skipping...Suggestions?

2012-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes it appears you just move the app to the trash and it's gone. So much for the other OS! - Original Message - From: "Alex Hall" To: Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 9:15 PM Subject: Re: VLC Skipping...Suggestions? I'll try that, thanks. Just to be sure, I uninstall vlc just by delet

Facebook

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
I'm so pleased there are apps for Mac OSX that is based on Facebook. No such app exists for the other platform; we either have to rely on the Mobile site or use third party chat clients if we want to chat on Facebook. Another reason to switch to OSX! -- You received this message because you a

Re: VLC Skipping...Suggestions?

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
em. I read my media from my ntfs partition, so I thought that was the problem, but apparently not. On Aug 1, 2012, at 12:13 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. So is VLC accessible with VoiceOver on the mac than say the free screen reader on the other operating system? You have brought

Re: VLC Skipping...Suggestions?

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. So is VLC accessible with VoiceOver on the mac than say the free screen reader on the other operating system? You have brought up a very good point about not using iTunes just to listen to music. Cheers! - Original Message - From: "brianna Snyder" To: Sent: Wednesday, Augu

Re: Mac OSX and keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
nd them to be second nature. Also, some are similar to windows, excetp you use the command key in place of control For instance, cmd-n is almost alway new (mail message, document, whatever), cmd-o is normally open, and so on. On Jul 31, 2012, at 6:19 PM, "chris hallsworth" wrote:

Mac OSX and keyboard shortcuts

2012-07-31 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Good news. Depending on how things go, I may be in acquisition of a second hand 13 inch Macbook running Lion, upgraded from Snow Leopard. I have been told it's a 2008 model. So here is my first of no doubt many questions. How do I bring up a document of keyboard shortcuts, such as th

Re: keyboards

2012-07-31 Thread chris hallsworth
Does the Apple Wireless keyboard have these keys? If not I stand corrected. - Original Message - From: "Wayne Coles" To: Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2012 3:56 PM Subject: keyboards hello list is there a full size wireless keyboard that has home and end keys and if yes could you please s

Re: Mountain Lion Installed, Question re I Message.

2012-07-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Only the iPhone allows you to send iMessages using a mobile number. The other devices will only allow you to send iMessages to an e-mail address.- Original Message - From: "Kawal Gucukoglu" To: "macvisionaries" Sent: Saturday, July 28, 2012 12:37 AM Subject: Mountain Lion Installed, Q

Re: Help calling apple please

2012-07-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Try this. 0844 209 0611*. - Original Message - From: "Kirsten Edmondson" To: "Viphone Group" ; Sent: Friday, July 27, 2012 12:17 AM Subject: Help calling apple please Hi all, Is anyone able to tell me how I go about calling Apple? I'm in the UK. I need to report a problem with my f

Re: Is Twitter Down?

2012-07-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Down at my end as well. Use The Qube on the Windows side and the official Twitter app on my iPhone 4. - Original Message - From: "Steve Holmes" To: "macvisionaries" Sent: Thursday, July 26, 2012 5:00 PM Subject: Is Twitter Down? Sorry for off topic post, but I can't seem to connect

Re: Installing mountain lion

2012-07-25 Thread chris hallsworth
iCloud is great as should you need to restore your iOS device and no doubt your mac you can restore from a previous iCloud backup. - Original Message - From: "Kirsten Edmondson" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 6:44 PM Subject: Re: Installing mountain lion Apparently vm is fine. I

Re: ocr/scanning and mac?

2012-07-21 Thread chris hallsworth
How about Docuscanplus from Serotek. I don't have a Mac but I know they do a version of their software for this platform. - Original Message - From: "deedra waters" To: Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 1:14 PM Subject: ocr/scanning and mac? Does anyone know of scanning/ocr software for

Re: airfoil?

2012-07-11 Thread chris hallsworth
Try running an audio application with Airfoil running. It should then appear in the sources selection. - Original Message - From: "Krysti .Power" To: Sent: Wednesday, July 11, 2012 2:18 AM Subject: Re: airfoil? What is airfoil -Krysti On 2012-07-10 10:08 PM, "Matt Dierckens" wrote:

Re: airfoil?

2012-07-11 Thread chris hallsworth
Airfoil is awesome. As per below, it allows you to wirelessly stream audio from say a machine running Airfoil to say an iOS device running the free Airfoil Speakers app. Worth the $25 in my view but you can try it free for 10 minutes before noise is overlaid over the transmission. - Original

Re: what Voiceover bugs people want or are hoping will be fixed or squashed in Mountain Lion?

2012-07-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol my opinion is if Nuance is so tight fist about Eloquence yet they are not with Vocalizer I cannot see Eloquence being featured any time soon. On 03/07/2012 14:38, Daniel McGee wrote: eloquence 100% is for me. If I had this, then I wouldn't be using windows anymore there's something about t

Re: using mac to control iDevice

2012-06-29 Thread chris hallsworth
And you can also try Zerotap which is totally free whereas My Phone Desktop the service is free but the iOS app is a paid app. On 29/06/2012 01:31, patricia solis wrote: I haven't experienced it but try My Phone Desk top. http://myphonedesktop.com/ On Jun 28, 2012, at 4:59 PM, jason lefev

Re: Viewing Facebook status updates on the iPhone

2012-06-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Voicebook VO is excellent and is free. It is designed for VoiceOver users like yours truly smiles and allows you to like and comment on yours and your friends' status updates. On 15/06/2012 20:38, Rahul Bajaj wrote: Hi all, I normally like to read only status updates of my friends on Facebook

Re: Awareness

2012-06-13 Thread chris hallsworth
/#!/blindaccess -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, June 12, 2012 4:31 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Awareness Hello all. I want to share with you an app that turns your

Awareness

2012-06-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I want to share with you an app that turns your iPhone into a virtual hearing aid, Awareness. It uses your headphones and microphone to amplify your surroundings while being able to listen to your iPhone. If you use a headset mike the app uses the mike on that; otherwise it uses the

Re: very suspicious Skype call yesterday

2012-06-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks Ray and all. I would treat the call like any cell phone. Just hang up the moment it is jubious. On 12/06/2012 12:55, Ray Foret Jr wrote: I just wanted to alert y'all all to a very suspicious Skype call I received yesterday while listening to the WWDC event. I got a Skype call from some

Re: OCR for iPhone 4s or iPad

2012-06-11 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all is the camera any better on the iPad 2 or later? Christopher Hallsworth On 11/06/2012 03:38, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hello, yes but, the camera is so inferior to that found in an iPhone 4 or 4S that I doubt you would get very good results with it. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothec

iPhone and problems receiving text but not iMessages

2012-05-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a tip if you have problems receiving text, but not iMessages. Simply reset the network settings by going to settings, general, reset, reset network settings. If you have a wifi network then you are going to have to re-join that. You should also turn off ask to join wifi networ

Alva BC6 Series and iOS devices

2012-05-28 Thread chris hallsworth
How well does this combination work for you using iOS 5.1.1? Any drop outs in connections at all? Any tips and tricks to be aware of? Thanks! -- Christopher Hallsworth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, se

Voicebook Vo

2012-05-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Just downloaded the app listed in the subject line. The first time I got this app, it was the wrong one. The app is called Voicebook Vo and not just Voicebook. After getting the error contacting Facebook twice it finally refreshed my feed. How slick is the app! I like the ability to swipe up or

Re: Voicebook VO

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Does it cost money? Mel On May 25, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: I just dowloaded and tried this app and it's wonderful! I absolutely love it. On May 25, 2012, at 2:17 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: This app released just now is designed for VoiceOver users in mind. Link is h

Voicebook VO

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
This app released just now is designed for VoiceOver users in mind. Link is here. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-book-vo/id523008719?mt=8&ls=1 -- Christopher Hallsworth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this gr

Re: The accessibility of Zello?

2012-05-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Zello is a free walkie talkie app and is very accessible. They also do clients for various platforms namely the PC. Christopher Hallsworth On 16/05/2012 02:23, Krysti .Power wrote: What is zello if you don't mine me asking On 2012-05-15 5:06 PM, "Mike Busboom" wrote: Hello to all of you,

Re: Difficulties on iPhone 4S sending iMessages as opposed to 3G text messages

2012-05-10 Thread chris hallsworth
The iOS device to which the message is being sent determines if it's going to be sent as a text or iMessage. If you have speak hints turned on, touch the send button and listen to the hint to find out what it is going to send as. What you may try however is to turn off iMessage, then turn it ba

Re: iPhone 4S: is it really awesome?

2012-05-08 Thread chris hallsworth
1. I can't speak for Siri myself, but here in the UK I know it can't help you locate businesses for example restaurants. 2. I believe the text dictation feature works for all except password text fields for obvious reasons. 3. The camera on the 4s is 8 megapixel compared to the 3gs which is only

Re: how to delete an application from your i-phone 4.s.

2012-05-06 Thread chris hallsworth
On the home screen double tap and hold on the app's icon until it says moving app. Let go then double tap on the icon again. To confirm double tap delete. Christopher Hallsworth On 06/05/2012 19:15, Chenelle Hancock wrote: hi all, i wanted to know how do you delete an application from your

Re: trying to find facetime...

2012-05-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Facetime is not on the 3GS. Just confirming what others have said. Christopher Hallsworth On 02/05/2012 23:30, Eric Oyen wrote: hello everyone. I am having trouble trying to find/install facetime for the iPhone 3GS. the app store has listings that contain facetime, but not the actual app. I

iPad was Re: blindmicemegamall movie vault and illegal file-sharing allegation

2012-04-28 Thread chris hallsworth
I might get an iPad in the future. I hear the speakers are better than even the iPhone which don't get me wrong is excellent but the more the merrier I say. Also because the screen is large I may enjoy using iOS more as typing on the iPad I predict will be less laborious thanks to the large scr

Re: FaceDekk beta news, and link to sign up

2012-04-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks, will eagerly await the beta. Christopher Hallsworth On 27/04/2012 18:43, Ed Worrell wrote: Hello Listers, I have just talked to the developer of FaceDekk, he has asked me to post a message and say that the beta will be ready for testing next week. And to all that don't know what FaceD

Re: FaceDekk beta news, and link to sign up

2012-04-27 Thread chris hallsworth
To clarify I think a major version will be released in the forseeable future and we are all invited to test it for not only general functionality but most important accessibility. Christopher Hallsworth On 27/04/2012 18:44, Daniel Miller wrote: Hi, Isn't there an app already called FaceDe

Re: Beta testers needed for Accessible Facebook app

2012-04-25 Thread chris hallsworth
I signed up so am just waiting for the build to be made available for my device iPhone 4. Christopher Hallsworth On 25/04/2012 18:40, Ed Worrell wrote: The beta test is for a Facebook app called FaceDekk, This was the first app that I used outside of the Facebook.com app, I got in touch with

Re: apple tv without a tv set

2012-04-11 Thread chris hallsworth
either the store purchased items or my Itunes library? When I go to music, I get a message about Itunes match. I didn't think I needed to do that to play what I already have through my TV speakers. Regards Gigi Eugenia Firth gigifi...@sbcglobal.net On Apr 11, 2012, at 7:21 AM, chris halls

Re: apple tv without a tv set

2012-04-11 Thread chris hallsworth
This Apple TV sounds so cool as I could stream my music to it, correct? I know it's limited here in the UK unless I am a Netflics user, but anyway, please stand corrected if I am wrong. Thanks! Christopher Hallsworth On 11/04/2012 05:21, Ed Worrell wrote: Hello listers, can an apple tve be u

Re: Recording app that allows recording of audio from other apps?

2012-04-11 Thread chris hallsworth
Macs. Good luck finding an app that'll work for you! Ezzie Bueno Sent from my Macbook Pro ezziebu...@gmail.com (323) 448-0757 Check out daily jokes and more! www.SillyEz.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/SillyEz Twitter: http://twitter.com/SillyEz On Apr 10, 2012, at 2:13 AM, chris hallsw

Re: Recording app that allows recording of audio from other apps?

2012-04-10 Thread chris hallsworth
ezziebu...@gmail.com (323) 448-0757 Check out daily jokes and more! www.SillyEz.com Facebook: http://facebook.com/SillyEz Twitter: http://twitter.com/SillyEz On Apr 9, 2012, at 8:31 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. The subject says it all. I found a major bug I think with Dropvox and apps

Recording app that allows recording of audio from other apps?

2012-04-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. The subject says it all. I found a major bug I think with Dropvox and apps that plays or streams audio where part of the recording isn't included. So is there an app that not only helps me record my podcasts, but also allows recording from audio playing or streaming from other apps?

Re: FaceTime

2012-04-07 Thread chris hallsworth
ID email address of your other party, then you're good to go. Hth, Paul. On Apr 7, 2012, at 11:54 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: It also works with the iPod as well. Christopher Hallsworth On 07/04/2012 04:40, Pam Mathers wrote: Hi. Yes the person you are doing facetime with must have an

Re: radio with airplay on the mac

2012-04-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Not sure if this would work but you can try Airfoil and use its Speaker application to receive audio from your iPhone to your mac. Any application for the iPhone that can use Airplay should suffice to receive audio from the application to the mac. www.rogueamoeba.com. Christopher Hallsworth

Re: FaceTime

2012-04-07 Thread chris hallsworth
It also works with the iPod as well. Christopher Hallsworth On 07/04/2012 04:40, Pam Mathers wrote: Hi. Yes the person you are doing facetime with must have an Iphone or an Ipad. They have to be a mac user of some kind. On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:03 PM, Maxwell Ivey wrote: hello group; i was

Airfoil and iOS devices

2012-04-06 Thread chris hallsworth
Sorry if this is a little off topic. I thought I would tell you about a cool feature in the latest Airfoil, available from www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil. It is now possible to transmit audio from our iOS devices, simply by using the built in Airplay feature. This is why I am posting it here in th

App to amplify sound in local vicinity

2012-03-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have heard of apps that can amplify the sound around you. Please can I ask, what do you all use? Asking as I may need this as a backup due to hearing aid problems. Yes, I am hearing impaired. This is on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1. Thanks! -- Christopher Hallsworth -- You receiv

Vizwiz

2012-03-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Any tips on using Vizwiz would be greatly appreciated please. Asking as I have tried the app for the first time to find out who a letter is from. The first answer I got was, "hand touching camera". So tried again and the second anser I got was, "not sure, bit blurred, move camera ba

Re: Deleting album from iPhone

2012-03-23 Thread chris hallsworth
If any one else has a better method, please let us know. Kawal. On 16 Mar 2012, at 11:35 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. The subject line says it all. How do I delete a specific album from the iPhone? I went into music, went to the artists tab, double tapped on the artist I am interested in

Re: Question about Audioboo app and uploads

2012-03-21 Thread chris hallsworth
eem to remember. Perhaps he will be able to shed further light on it. Kawal. On 21 Mar 2012, at 02:28 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: How does one know if a boo is uploading? All I see in the main app after double tapping save and upload is queue for upload but then that disappears. Is this just

Question about Audioboo app and uploads

2012-03-21 Thread chris hallsworth
How does one know if a boo is uploading? All I see in the main app after double tapping save and upload is queue for upload but then that disappears. Is this just an inaccessible part of the app? Thanks! -- Christopher Hallsworth -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

Re: Questions about Prismo

2012-03-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Jenny it doesn't sound complicated if you persist with it. Christopher H On 19/03/2012 20:55, Jenny Keller wrote: That sounds way too complicated for me. Is there an easier program? Also is there a bar code reader ap and what info does it tell you? Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Mar 1

Questions about Prismo

2012-03-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Can I use this app successfully on an iPhone 4? Can I even use it to recognize text on a computer or any other screen? -- Christopher H -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googl

Re: a Problem or bug with the I phone 4S

2012-03-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Sure spooky and I had that with some apps as well like Audioboo. Because of my hearing impairment I was completely lost until I did a quick reset of the phone. Christopher H On 18/03/2012 00:53, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: Hello All. It's quite late here so I hope my message is going to make sen

Re: Activation of Windows 7 on VM virtual machine

2012-03-17 Thread chris hallsworth
enter my activation code sometime after I have done the upgrade? Will it take the code then without saying you have to activate first? -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, March 17

Re: Activation of Windows 7 on VM virtual machine

2012-03-17 Thread chris hallsworth
oughton ST DeLand, FL 32720 -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2012 2:12 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Activation of Windows 7 on

Re: Activation of Windows 7 on VM virtual machine

2012-03-17 Thread chris hallsworth
What you do is upgrade your edition to the same edition, affectively doing a repair install. Then you can use your key to activate the software. Christopher H On 17/03/2012 16:27, Bill Holton wrote: Hi. I do have a complete copy of Windows XP Ultimate that has never been used, but I cannot i

Re: Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I've tried this before but have not gotten my email pushed to my device. Thanks, Matthew Campbell. On 2012-03-16, at 6:23 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: This worked a treat, thanks so much! Christopher H On 16/03/2012 21:28, Garth Humphreys wrote: Hi Chris From memory, you add a new accou

Re: Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
domain blank. Press Next. It will say that it is verifying and come back an ask for the server. Put in m.google.com This should get you up and running. Sorry this is only from memory, hope it right. Garth @BlindTechMusing On 17/03/2012, at 3:26 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: How exactly do I set

Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
How exactly do I set this up? I tried to do it a few days ago when my computer was temporarily out of order due to an error on my part. Anyway it didn't work. I'm obviously missing a step. Please advise. Thanks! -- Christopher H -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Go

Deleting album from iPhone

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. The subject line says it all. How do I delete a specific album from the iPhone? I went into music, went to the artists tab, double tapped on the artist I am interested in, tried to double tap and hold then while holding swipe to the right on the album I wish to delete, but I wasn't

National Express

2012-03-15 Thread chris hallsworth
For all UK members, does anyone know of an accessible app to book national express coaches? Please advise. Thanks! -- Christopher H -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegro

Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit in my iTunes account, and so far I like it a lot. We are at version 6.x now, so don't know what has improved since 4.x or 5.x. But on the whole, the app runs excellent on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4, both running iOS 5.1. No lagging

Re: Status Report Question

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
at is holding. This does not seem to work for me. I have tried flicking down a short distance and also to the bottom of the screen. Any finetuning tips? On Mar 9, 2012, at 5:04 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Double tap and hold on the first status, then while holding flick down. Then release. Christop

Re: Status Report Question

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Double tap and hold on the first status, then while holding flick down. Then release. Christopher H On 09/03/2012 04:33, Marc Sutton wrote: Hi Listers, I read somewhere about a way to get this program to update the feeds list. Can someone refresh my memory on this? I installed the ios app an

iOS 5.1 and TypeInBraille

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
For iOS 5.1 users, good news! There is an update out for TypeInBraille. It not only adds support for iOS 5.1; they have also improved the tones to make typing somewhat easier. You will notice that they are now more audible and slightly longer in length. Enjoy! -- Christopher H -- You received

First impressions of iOS 5.1

2012-03-08 Thread chris hallsworth
I finally got round to installing iOS 5.1 over the air on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. Wow! How responsive is VoiceOver now on these devices! Even Voxer isn't slowing VoiceOver down anymore! But the one app that I just can't get to work is Typein Braille. I launch the app, tap to bring up t

Re: VoiceOver on my iPHone suddenly gets silent

2012-03-06 Thread chris hallsworth
I've had it once. The workaround was to press the sleep/wake button five times. Christopher H On 06/03/2012 00:56, Emrah wrote: Guys, Is this also happening to you? Am I the only one to upset my VoiceOver? I use the latest iOS and VO stops speaking quite frequently. I can still hear the clic

Re: Can you download IOS with yourr phone?

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
If you have iOS 5 then yes you can update by going to settings, general, software update. Christopher H On 28/02/2012 19:18, Jenny Keller wrote: Want to download a ringtone but I tunes says I have to download new IOS first bbut don't have access to my Mac. Can I do it wi fI? Jenny and my goo

Re: Apple ID issues on the IPhone.

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
If you have a computer and iTunes you could always create the account there and sign in on both the computer and the device. Christopher H On 28/02/2012 17:07, Jessica wrote: I've just recently tried to fill in the info for my Apple ID in order to download the Viz Wiz ap, filled in every fiel

Re: any colour identifier apps for the iphone?

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Try Colour Reader which is free. Christopher H On 28/02/2012 18:27, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: Hi guys. sorry for my short lived disappearance, had moved to another email address and as google groups doesn't allow quick switching, I had to unsubscribe from my old email to this one and await ap

Re: IOS there a decent OCR app for the I phone 3GS?

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Not really as the camera is low quality compared to the ones on the 4 and the 4s. Christopher H On 28/02/2012 16:59, Jenny Keller wrote: The subject asks it all. Just curious about my options. Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks On Feb 28, 2012, at 8:49 AM, Michael Malarsie wrote: Here is a

Re: Type In Braille

2012-02-26 Thread chris hallsworth
onments I am in i.e. work, using public transport etc. Thanks in advance. Kawal. On 25 Feb 2012, at 11:18 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Just purchased this app thanks to a friend recommendation. I like this app a lot already. Sent my first text message using it. Is certainly a lot quicker

Re: Type In Braille

2012-02-26 Thread chris hallsworth
You will once you get the nack of it. Christopher H On 26/02/2012 05:22, Aser Tolentino wrote: It looks to be limited to Grade 1, letters and basic punctuation. I've tried it and am atrociously slow; hopefully I'll get better with practice. Respectfully, Aser Tolentino, Esq. On 25/02/2012,

Type In Braille

2012-02-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Just purchased this app thanks to a friend recommendation. I like this app a lot already. Sent my first text message using it. Is certainly a lot quicker and easier than typing on the virtual keyboard. The latest version even allows you to share your text both on Twitter and/or Facebook. The ap

Re: Testing, any replies?

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
Received. Christopher H On 16/02/2012 22:27, Traci wrote: Hello list, Are my messages coming through? Lol, I've asked to questions lately with no responses, so I'm curious here. Thanks, Traci Sent by Macbook Air Mail -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Grou

Re: Captcha Solving on the Mac

2012-02-14 Thread chris hallsworth
I think Solona is no more as the developer is very ill last I heard. Christopher H On 14/02/2012 17:11, Scott Rumery wrote: åHello, I am trying to set up a Google Group for a Mac discussion group that I am starting but I cannot seem to get past the Captcha. Is there any way to get past a Ca

Re: Vo Support for Brailliant 40?

2012-02-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Did you go to settings, general, accessibility, VoiceOver, Braille? This is the place to pair Braille displays, and not via settings, general, bluetooth. Christopher H On 14/02/2012 12:57, Shanna Stichler wrote: Hi all, I recently acquired a Brailliant 40 BI display. My distributor told me t

VoiceOver and Braille support

2012-02-13 Thread chris hallsworth
I am quite impressed with how Braille works on an iOS device. According to a Skype conference I just had, you can not only read what's on the screen in grade 2 Braille; you can even type text in grade 2 Braille and it translates very well. This is on a Focus 40 Blue and an iPhone 4s. I think th

Re: How to properly delete an itunes library.

2012-02-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Sorry guys, that didn't mean to come to this list. I didn't realize where the message was to, then I had a thought to check the e-mail address of the original thread. Hope the mods don't mind this once smiles. Christopher H On 10/02/2012 12:04, chris hallsworth wrote: What

Re: How to properly delete an itunes library.

2012-02-10 Thread chris hallsworth
What I do is delete the iTunes folder in my Music folder in Windows Explorer. This will re-build your library, including re-building the default playlists that iTunes ships with. Christopher H On 10/02/2012 02:32, Jessica wrote: Ok, I thought I knew how to delete my Itunes libraries, only to

Re: plugins and audio highjack pro

2012-02-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Sounds good. Christopher H On 08/02/2012 20:13, Matt Dierckens wrote: Yeah. If you want, I can do a podcast on it for you. It really is a great application. Matt Sent from my macbook pro On 2012-02-08, at 3:11 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow, so there is a Total Recorder equivalent for

Re: plugins and audio highjack pro

2012-02-08 Thread chris hallsworth
o off their site. If you want to buy it, it's only $32. Best $32 ever spent. Matt Sent from my macbook pro On 2012-02-08, at 11:49 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. Sorry if this is off topic. Please can I ask, does Audio Hijack Pro have some resemblance to Total Recorder? In other wo

Re: plugins and audio highjack pro

2012-02-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Sorry if this is off topic. Please can I ask, does Audio Hijack Pro have some resemblance to Total Recorder? In other words, can I digitally capture audio with this program? Again, sorry if this is off topic. Thanks! Christopher H On 08/02/2012 15:07, Matt Dierckens wrote: Hi fol

Re: mac mini and speakers?

2012-02-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Going by some podcasts over at www.blindcooltech.com, the Mac Mini does have two tiny internal speakers, but the podcaster in question plugged in some external ones. Christopher H On 07/02/2012 12:41, Angie Giltinan wrote: Does the mac mini have a built in speaker? I asked the apple reps at

Re: Hi

2012-02-06 Thread chris hallsworth
much is going on. CB On 2/5/12 11:57 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Thanks Lu, ar I see. Well the Mac Mini I will possibly pass on then if VO requires a monitor. Christopher H On 05/02/2012 13:33, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: hey and good to hear from you. depending on whether you need a machine that

Forgot to say

2012-02-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I see you all talk about iOS devices as well. I have both an iPod Touch 4 and an iPhone 4, both running iOS 5.0.1. -- Christopher H -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionari

Re: Hi

2012-02-05 Thread chris hallsworth
n the UK? if so, drop me a line off list at freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net <mailto:freemacsforthebl...@mac-access.net> and I'd be happy to help where possible. lew On 5 Feb 2012, at 13:19, chris hallsworth wrote: Thanks Lu, that sounds interesting your job. Well done on that. Kee

Re: Hi

2012-02-05 Thread chris hallsworth
of the trade but hey, computers are computers. lew On 5 Feb 2012, at 10:29, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. I have just joined this list. Thanks to the owners for approving my membership. Much appreciated. I am here because I am thinking of getting a mac, purely for a change, as my next comput

Re: Hi

2012-02-05 Thread chris hallsworth
ting a Mac. Best of luck. Kawal. On 5 Feb 2012, at 10:29 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. I have just joined this list. Thanks to the owners for approving my membership. Much appreciated. I am here because I am thinking of getting a mac, purely for a change, as my next computer. I

Hi

2012-02-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have just joined this list. Thanks to the owners for approving my membership. Much appreciated. I am here because I am thinking of getting a mac, purely for a change, as my next computer. I have been using Windows since 1997, and I am willing to take the challenge. If I can operate

Hi

2010-09-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Hi all. I have just joined this list. I think I was on a while ago with probably a different e-mail, but left due to other commitments. Those commitments have now passed and I'm willing to learn about the mac and I see other accessible products from Apple. I don't intend to look into a mac due