Re: MS Office accessibility on the Mac. Advocacy!

2014-05-22 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Thanks Chris. I'll have to set up a Facebook account then. I've already set a Twitter account up. Not used it yet. Will do as you say later on. > On 22 May 2014, at 01:51 am, Chris Snyder wrote: > > Hi all, > Microsoft Office will be releasing an updated version of its office suite of > apps

ThetaPoker Pro: help request.

2014-05-22 Thread Gabriele Battaglia
Hi all. if this is a bit off topic, maybe we can continue privately. I'm lookingfor someone how is experienced to setting up the ThetaPoker Pro App cause I'm having some difficulties to play with VoiceOver. Mainly, the action on the table is too much fast and I can understand what is going on a

pedometer app

2014-05-22 Thread Jean
Hi: I looked for it in the app store but could not find it under the company you mentioned. What was the exact search string you used to find it? I tried using pedometer etc but still couldn't find it. Jean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisio

Game Center issue (ios)

2014-05-22 Thread Jessica
Hi I have a major issue with Game Center on ios. I downloaded a game; word stack. I did not like it so I deleted it from my iphone & ipad. When asked if I wanted to keep it in Game Center, I clicked remove. It did not work, so I tried the process again but it still did not work. Last night, I ba

Re: pedometer app

2014-05-22 Thread Jessica Moss
Ok, you're not the only one, good to know that. I looked all over creation for it and couldn't find it either. On May 22, 2014, at 6:43 AM, Jean wrote: > Hi: > I looked for it in the app store but could not find it under the company you > mentioned. > What was the exact search string you used

Re: MacBook Air Model Confusion?

2014-05-22 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, Try looking at the specs on the www.everymac.com site where it likes to break things down really well and might give you some insight into a slight difference that you'd be able to isolate. This site has detailed specs for each model and the Mid 2013 and Early 2014 are right close to each

RE: MacBook Air Model Confusion?

2014-05-22 Thread Tristan
Hi, I just got off the phone with Apple a few moments before you sent your message. Apparently the only difference between the MacBook air 2013 vS 2014 is that they now offer a 1.4 GHZ processor on the lower-end model, as compared to 1.3 last year. According to sales and tech support, since I h

a youtube downloader

2014-05-22 Thread Scott Berry
Hey guys, Just wondering does anyone have any ideas for a good Youtube downloader with a converter I just need to turn files in to mp3 for VR Stream 2 (Victor Stream). -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this

Pairing the Logitech 811

2014-05-22 Thread Deb Lewis
Good Morning: I just got the Logitech 811 keyboard and want to pair it with my stuff. I see where to plug in the cable for charging, where to turn on the power and where to start the BT pairing. The one thing I can't determine from the documentation or searching list archives is which keys are used

Re: Pairing the Logitech 811

2014-05-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
F1 F2 and F3 are each pairable. HTH. 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 May 22, 2014, at 9:16 AM, Deb Lewis wrote: > Good Morning: > I just got the Logitec

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2014-05-22 Thread Jim Gatteys
I use the great Pedometer PRO application for iPhone/iPod Touch http://bit.ly/pedometerpro #iphone #app Sent from my iPhone -- 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, se

Re: Pairing the Logitech 811

2014-05-22 Thread Deb Lewis
Yeah this actually went better than I expected. turned it on and it paired with the first device. Then I turned it off and paired with the second device. I hadn't seen your message yet, but was able to bash around until I discovered how to switch between the two. Made it easier because it was will

Re: Pairing the Logitech 811

2014-05-22 Thread isaac
After you went to settings bluetooth and then powered the keyboard on did you press the bluetooth connect button to get it in to pairing mode? Next it says on the website that you have to select one of the blinking keys at the top of the keyboard. I am guessing that this is the number row or th

here's the link I can find.

2014-05-22 Thread Jim Gatteys
>From what I can find this is the link to the pedometer program. Jim http://bit.ly/pedometerpro #iphone #app -- 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

Re: eye tv voice over question

2014-05-22 Thread Randy Stegall
I am using the EyeTV 1. Randy On May 21, 2014, at 5:18 PM, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: > Hello all I see is audio output, audio channels, volume up and down, and > mute, I don't see the oppsion u are talking about what tv tuner are you > using? how ever I don't understand why

Iphone 5 keeps going into recovery mode despite successful restore

2014-05-22 Thread Mark Baxter
Yesterday, while rock climbing, my iPhone 5, in my pocket, got put into recovery mode. I discovered it when we got home, and went through the steps and successfully restored it from the latest Icloud backup. Got all my apps back, Voiceover the way I wanted, home screen set up in the folder str

Re: Game Center issue (ios)

2014-05-22 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, Jessica, I can't find an accessible way to do this. I found a post that says to hold down the name of the game in games tab, then flick left to "remove", but Voiceover doesn't seem to work with this using the bypass gesture. Teresa Teresa Cochran batsfly...@me.com Facebook On May 22, 2014

Re: Game Center issue (ios)

2014-05-22 Thread Jessica
hi, i just tried this. it opened it instead of removing it. what else can i try?j Sent from my iPhone > On May 22, 2014, at 12:03 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > > Hi, Jessica, > > I can't find an accessible way to do this. I found a post that says to hold > down the name of the game in games tab

Re: a youtube downloader

2014-05-22 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, this is what I use. youTube to MP3 converter http://www.youtube-mp3.org Once you have your youTube url, paste it on that webpage and hit convert. It only takes a few seconds, then your mp3 file is ready to download. One thing to note here, when I use that site, I turn off Open "safe" files

Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey all, Is it me or Yahoo really gone backwards as far as accessibility is concerned on the web? They are doing a fantastic job in improving accessibility on the mobile platform but as far as on the web every time they redesign the site accessibility gets worse and worse. Try logging in or out

Re: Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Piotr Machacz
I believe not all that go they fired a lot of people and most of the accessibility team was also fired. Last I heard, they were trying to build a new one, no idea how that's going. On 22 May 2014, at 06:43 pm, Brian Fischler wrote: > Hey all, > > Is it me or Yahoo really gone backwards as far

Re: ThetaPoker Pro: help request.

2014-05-22 Thread Piotr Machacz
Tap the middle of the table, then swipe down with three fingers to go to options. Then, tap settings, then play speed. Yo probably want to turn on all the options for announcing cards and blinds, and if its still too fast increase the message display duration. On 22 May 2014, at 11:36 am, Gabri

help uninstalling key remap for macbook

2014-05-22 Thread Jessica
Hi I downloaded key remap for macbook. Found out I did not like it and now wish to remove it from my mac. the uninstaller will not launch. Voiceover just tells me what to do to click a button which I already know how to do. Can anyone help me out on this one? Jessica jldai...@gmail.com -- You

Editing notes in native Notes app under iOS

2014-05-22 Thread Robert C
Can one actually edit a note in this app or not under iOS? Not going to use Siri. It does not look like I can edit a note in this app. I cannot get the cursor to a point other than start or end of the note. All I want to do is ab able to add a line or delete one. yuh know, simple editing

Re: Editing notes in native Notes app under iOS

2014-05-22 Thread Jessica
yes, you can. navigate by ch character or word until you reach the pout you wish to edit. then, do as you wish, copy, cut, paste, delete etc. Jessica jldai...@gmail.com On May 22, 2014, at 2:14 PM, Robert C wrote: > Can one actually edit a note in this app or not under iOS? Not going to use

Re: Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
I still can't take people off moderation on my groups despite weeks to months of trying to do so. Truly one step forward two steps back. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 22/05/2014 17:43, Brian Fischler wrote: Hey all, Is it me or Yahoo reall

Re: a question about Apple script

2014-05-22 Thread Alex Hall
I think it can, provided the download from the website never changes its format. You'll want to look at opening URLs, stripping text (this may be easier in 10.9 since you can borrow Cocoa libraries), and the Numbers scripting dictionary (cmd-shift-o in AS Editor). On May 22, 2014, at 1:53 AM, Sc

Re: Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually Yahoo is taken the pet disabled approach. as in spend 5 minutes using a tool in windows and deciding it works. I know this because I spoke with them on the phone recently. Anyone want the number to call a real live person and wake them up? smiles. Kare On Thu, 22 May 2014, Christophe

Re: ThetaPoker Pro: help request.

2014-05-22 Thread Gabriele Battaglia
Il giorno 22/mag/2014, alle ore 19:54, Piotr Machacz ha scritto: > Tap the middle of the table, then swipe down with three fingers to go to > options. Then, tap settings, then play speed. Yo probably want to turn on all > the options for announcing cards and blinds, and if its still too fast

capchas on osx?

2014-05-22 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello what is every one using to get around capchas on osx? I have about had it with trying to use firefox with webvism on windows and am wanting to know what every one is using on the macintosh platform? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionar

Re: ThetaPoker Pro: help request.

2014-05-22 Thread Gabriele Battaglia
Il giorno 22/mag/2014, alle ore 19:54, Piotr Machacz ha scritto: > Tap the middle of the table, then swipe down with three fingers to go to > options. Then, tap settings, then play speed. Yo probably want to turn on all > the options for announcing cards and blinds, and if its still too fast

Re: capchas on osx?

2014-05-22 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
Try Rumola at www.skipinput.com Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 22/05/2014 20:43, Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona wrote: Hello what is every one using to get around capchas on osx? I have about had it with trying to use firefox with webvi

Re: capchas on osx?

2014-05-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Doesn't that option cost? And, if they use humans to solve captchas, won't it suffer the same fate as Salona? 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 May 22, 201

iPhone 5 stuck in restore mode with Itunes

2014-05-22 Thread Mark Baxter
Itunes has been saying it's restoring my iPhone 5 for about 6 hours now. There is no indication of any progress. Its software was up to date (IOS7.1.1) when it went into recovery mode. My Mac is an older (2008) MBP15 running Mountain Lion and the build of Itunes before the latest. Nothing se

type2phone question

2014-05-22 Thread Rhonda Hornbacher
Hi Mac Friends, I have the Mac application Type2phoen installed. My Mac sees my iPhone and vice versa. I am able to type in text fields just fine. I am unable to use the arrow keys to move around my iPhone screen. I saw a podcast in which someone was able to do this. Oh, I have turned on quick

Re: type2phone question

2014-05-22 Thread Scott Rumery
You have to make sure that VO is turned off in order for the arrow keys to work with your connected device. Oh yeah, make sure that Type2Phone is the app that is in focus when you turn VO off. Scott Rumery On May 22, 2014, at 4:39 PM, Rhonda Hornbacher wrote: > Hi Mac Friends, > > I have th

Re: capchas on osx?

2014-05-22 Thread Alex Hall
You get ten free solves before they want you to pay, and I am not sure how they solve captchas. However, it is really difficult to set up, at least it was for me, and the only tutorial on their website is, in a word, terrible. I had it set up once, but lost it after I reformatted my computer. Ho

Re: capchas on osx?

2014-05-22 Thread Robert C
If one does not encounter captchas often, another way to solve them would be to take a screenshot of the screen and send a text with attachment to a contact who is willing and ready to assist. Quote of the nanosecond . . . I work hard because millions on welfare depend on me! Robert & Annie

Re: Editing notes in native Notes app under iOS

2014-05-22 Thread Robert C
I think I just need to realzie how this behaves. Its not near as hard in Messages for example but if I remember to have Characters on, I can edit. I dont do a lot of editing so will have to get used to it. Thanks, its coming together now. Thanks. Quote of the nanosecond . . . "Hunger is the

type2phone question

2014-05-22 Thread Greg Kearney
A much simpler and faster way to do this is to invest in an inexpensive bluetooth keyboard. Pair the keyboard to your phone and then most of the VoiceOVer keys you are accustom to using on the Mac do the same thing on your iOS device. You can buy cheap bluetooth keyboard for well under $20 now.

Re: iPhone 5 stuck in restore mode with Itunes

2014-05-22 Thread David Chittenden
As it happened twice in a very short time, I suspect your iPhone may well have developed a physical fault in the hardware. I would contact Apple directly. David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 23 May 2014, at 8:36, Mark Baxter

Re: iPhone 5 stuck in restore mode with Itunes

2014-05-22 Thread Mark Baxter
Holding down the home and power/lock button knocked it out of its frozen state and back to the successful restored state I had it back to last night. All is solved, except of course for the lost data, most of which is stored elsewhere anyway. Thanks\ * Mark BurningHawk Baxter * AIM, Skype a

Re: type2phone question

2014-05-22 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi. Actually, you don't have to turn off Voiceover to use Type 2 Phone. Just make sure that Quicknav on the Mac's Voiceover is turned off and you should be able to use the arrow keys to control your iPhone. I've done this several times and it has worked for me in the past. Shawn Sent From My Wh

Re: type2phone question

2014-05-22 Thread Pamela Francis
Hello, I also have this app. Am curious to know if there is a difference within its various layouts as to how voiceover operates? Pam Francis On May 22, 2014, at 6:54 PM, Shawn Krasniuk wrote: Hi. Actually, you don't have to turn off Voiceover to use Type 2 Phone. Just make sure that Quicknav

Updates in the app store for those who are currently avoiding Mavericks

2014-05-22 Thread Christine Grassman
Am I correct in my belief that unless there is a specific warning stating that one must have updated to Mavericks, any non-Mavericks updates in the app store will be compatible with Mountain Lion, especially security updates?Christine -- You received this message because you are subscribed to t

Re: Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Brian Fischler
I think it sounds like the people who were doing a good job over year ago must have been let go, it's to bad, as I have been speaking with one of their app development team members for 8 months and he has done a fantastic job improving accessibility for VoiceOver on the iPhone side, but everyth

Re: Updates in the app store for those who are currently avoiding Mavericks

2014-05-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
For now, since ML is still being supported, yes, however, the upgrade is worth it though. 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 May 22, 2014, at 8:19 PM, Christ

Re: Updates in the app store for those who are currently avoiding Mavericks

2014-05-22 Thread Robert C
It may be worth upgrading to Mavericks from Mountain Lion but for some, like me, I want to keep using ML until I am ready. I dont want to run into something that changed in Mavericks and think its either a bug or I did something incorrectly. How long does Apple continue to an OS after th

Re: Updates in the app store for those who are currently avoiding Mavericks

2014-05-22 Thread Christine Grassman
When I updated a few months ago, all hell broke loose, with gmail, my files, applications loaded horribly, iBooks was virtually worthless, and I got more "busy" messages than anything productive. Not willing to risk another try until I'm off work for the summer. On May 22, 2014, at 9:37 PM, Ra

Re: a youtube downloader

2014-05-22 Thread Scott Berry
Tracy, I want to thank you because this is for college work that will help a lot. On May 22, 2014, at 10:15 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > Hi, this is what I use. > youTube to MP3 converter > http://www.youtube-mp3.org > > Once you have your youTube url, paste it on that webpage and hit convert. I

Re: a question about Apple script

2014-05-22 Thread Scott Berry
Alex, Could you write me off list at sb356...@gmail.com. I'd like to see if we could work on this together and come up with an awesome script cause I have more little scripts that may also be cool for college students and maybe blind teachers as well. On May 22, 2014, at 12:51 PM, Alex Hall

Re: numbers & voiceover: moving sheets?

2014-05-22 Thread Nicholas Parsons
On OS X I've successfully reordered sheets in the sheet navigator with the standard VO-comma and VO-shift-comma/period. I do this often enough, but as it can take several tries I now always try to create the sheet in the right place to begin with. Sometimes when using the VO drag and drop comman

Re: a youtube downloader

2014-05-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Will it stsrip the stereo sound down to mono? IF so, that's not acceptible. 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 May 22, 2014, at 8:57 PM, Scott Berry wrote:

Re: Has Yahoo Given Up On Improving Accessibility

2014-05-22 Thread Christopher Hallsworth
With this app can I manage all my groups then? Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 23/05/2014 02:21, Brian Fischler wrote: I think it sounds like the people who were doing a good job over year ago must have been let go, it's to bad, as I have be