RE: A GUI question

Hi Angus, Do you know how to reimage the machine from scratch? If you have it connected to either wifi or a wired connection to the internet then turn the machine off completely and hold down the command key and the letter r and keep holding them for approx. 30 seconds after the tone plays wh

Re: Netflix

Hi. How do I open this link as I’m pressing enter on it and it won’t open. Is there a different way of opening links on a Mac? > On 27 Jun 2016, at 13:32, Christine Grassman wrote: > > Go here to browse all AD content: > > http://www.netflix.com/browse/audio-description >

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Hi. Do you not get Freeview TV in the US as I never had the need for cable or Sky here in the UK. We get so many free to air channels addition to the main 5 broadcasting channels, plus all the main radio stations who broadcast nationwide. We have got the BBC iPlayer for catching up with all t

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Hi. Is Audio Description available on HBO and Hulu? I personally wouldn’t subscribe to them if it wasn’t! Here in the UK AD is widely available across the Freeview platform and we are sort of spoilt because we just expect it to be available with allot of our programs. > On 27 Jun 2016, at 23:0

Re: Netflix

Hi, When you find the link, press VO keys plus Space on it. Or, if using a trackpad, I think you can double tap on it and it will open in Safari. Hope this helps, Jeffrey > On Jun 28, 2016, at 6:40 AM, Saqib Hussain wrote: > > Hi. How do I open this link as I’m pressing enter on it and it won’t

Re: Netflix

Hi, I wrote that too soon. Upon exploring that message again, I can’t get the link to work either. What you may have to do is copy and paste the URL into the address bar in Safari. Hope this helps, Jeffrey > On Jun 28, 2016, at 6:40 AM, Saqib Hussain wrote: > > Hi. How do I open this link as I’

Re: Taking The Headphone Jack Off Phones Is User-Hostile and Stupid, Have Some Dignity

Hi. Invested in a Sony Bluetooth Headset and the sound quality is great with plenty of base. They only cost me around £60. I would never go back to a wired headset again. I don’t like the idea of Apple implementing a an lightening connector for their next great invention for their EarPods becaus

Re: Netflix

Hi. Thanks. I thought it might be but it wasn’t working on the link to Netflix! This is why I tried pressing enter instead. > On 28 Jun 2016, at 12:15, Jeffrey Shockley wrote: > > Hi, > When you find the link, press VO keys plus Space on it. Or, if using a > trackpad, I think you can double ta

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Another part of cutting the cable is to use local broadcasting. Most stations in addition to their regular content have subchannels, 1 to 4, with additional shows and/or movies. Most recent tv sets have the digital tuner built in that is required to recieve local over the air broadcasts. T

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

+1 on hbo now on Apple TV and Hulu is pretty good at least for the basic ways in which I use it. On 6/27/16, 6:05 PM, "Ben J. Bloomgren" wrote: Being that this is Mac Visionaries, I'll throw it back to Apple. Ricardo, you mentioned HBO. I have HBO Now, and I just got Amazon Prime again. I do

Re: Netflix

Interact with the link and press vo keys and space. From: on behalf of Saqib Hussain Reply-To: Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:40 AM To: Subject: Re: Netflix Hi. How do I open this link as I’m pressing enter on it and it won’t open. Is there a different way of opening links o

System volume

Hi. How do I turn the system volume up on my Mac Mini as F12 isn’t working. I don’t have the FN key on this wired Apple keyboard. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

No, we do not have tax subsidized television other than PBS which has some good programming but has degraded a lot over the years. We do have over the air broadcasting but this is generally centered around major markets so near capital cities or large pockets of population. The US is a huge co

Re: Netflix

Hi yes that does work but that particular link wouldn’t activate for some reason. > On 28 Jun 2016, at 13:07, Scott Granados wrote: > > Interact with the link and press vo keys and space. > > > > From: on behalf of Saqib Hussain > > Reply-To: > Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 at 6:40 AM >

Re: System volume

Hello, There is a function key on the wired keyboard. It is in the right hand corner somewhere. You can use VO K to get into keyboard help and find it. If Function f12 doesn’t work, or if you’re not hearing the sound of the volume, you can try pressing shift f12 to hear the sound. God bless. Matt

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

My problem with braille support is that braille doesn’t show formatting information, and my Vario Ultra can connect via Bluetooth, but not USB, although that might change in Sierra but I’m not getting my hopes up. If you read my Message with braille, you won’t find any italics signs or anything

Re: System volume

Jenine Stanley dragonwalker64@gmail.comYou can also use the VO-m command twice to bring up the menu extras. The system volume control should be listed there with a slider. Just keep interacting with the menu and you’ll get to the slider. > On Jun 28, 201

Re: Taking The Headphone Jack Off Phones Is User-Hostile and Stupid, Have Some Dignity

Wooo there’s an example of digital gone wrong. Apple does this though, they have always been non standard. That was one of the wars Woz lost. The days of the open architecture Apple 2 with loads of bays and open specs died with the Mac and Lisa. On 6/27/16, 6:06 AM, "Sabahattin Gucukoglu" w

Re: System volume

Go to system and sound and you can enable volume in the menus or also disable the need for the FN key with the function keys although that may effect other key strokes. On 6/28/16, 8:10 AM, "Saqib Hussain" wrote: Hi. How do I turn the system volume up on my Mac Mini as F12 isn’t working. I d

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Most people need more of an antenna than that. That’s fine if you live in the city limits or near the tower but most people are 50 miles or more from the transmitter. I suggest a bowtie antenna with a rotator which can be had for under $100. Others further out may need more exotic designs and

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Do you actually find AD tolerable? I hate it! If I wanted someone talking over my movie I’d go to a public movie theater. Other than IMAX I can get a pretty spiffy theater experience in my house with out the crying babies, sticky floors or over priced snacks. IMAX is another matter. I love

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

That is Utterly untrue. The communications act of 1996 garenties multitenant condo and apartment tenants the right to deploy an antenna or dish to receive over the air or space based services.  You can tell your HOA to go pound sand.  If you’re a ham you have even more leeway.  I had a condo

Re: Taking The Headphone Jack Off Phones Is User-Hostile and Stupid, Have Some Dignity

So I’m a little confused by this and I’m sure it’s me and not you but let me ask. What do you mean get up off the couch? I have an integrated receiver that has a remote that’s way inaccessible but also is controllable over the web and by all sorts of alternate devices. My fat backside can swi

Mac book recommendation please

Hi all. I have just purchased an imac desk-top computer but in order for me to undergo one-to-one training in my area, I need to buy a second hand portable device. Once I have a recomendation, a friend can have a look on Ebay. I'd like a mac lap-top and if possible, running El Capitan. My sens

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

Interaction is also useful when dealing with tool bars. Personally, I always hide the toolbars if I can, less clutter on the screen but that's a personal preference. If you're interested in the toolbar you can interact with it, otherwise you can just skip it. Another place where interacting is

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi Andy, Depends on what you want to do. A Macbook Air would be a fine option especially for a secondary machine. Probably low enough on the cost especially on the second hand market. A pro will give you more horse power but if you already have that IMac I think you’re probably in good shape

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

How do you get tables set up that way? In most cases on Wikipedia the table is read weird. > On Jun 27, 2016, at 5:18 PM, Ben J. Bloomgren > wrote: > > Mike, > > > Here's an example of why interacting is a genius idea from Apple. > > > I use Wikipedia multiple times per day. Have you notic

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

With tables for me right now, interacting with the webpage also makes VoiceOver automatically interact with the table. How do I fix this? > On Jun 27, 2016, at 5:23 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi Arnold, > > The purpose of interacting is to speed up navigation. VoiceOver groups > elements tog

Re: System volume

Hi, If you do indeed have an Apple wired keyboard, then you would have either of two models. If you have the smaller one without the NumPad, then the FN key is in the lower left corner of the keyboard. If you have the Apple Extended keyboard with the NumPad, then the FN key is in the group of

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

Hi, In the Web category of the VO Utility, do you have the "Group items within when navigating Web tables" item checked? Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jun 28, 2016, at 09:29, Joshua Tubbs wrote: With tables for me right now, interacting with the webpage also makes VoiceOve

uninstalling Microsoft Office question

Hi list, I’ve been using outlook and the other office products on a month to month basis now and I sort of like outlook but honestly, I’m using mail again in El Cap and I just like it better. Maybe I got so used to it, maybe I just have always felt outlook seemed clunky, maybe I’m not a good e

Educational games for blind children?

Are there any games/apps for blind children that teach them reading/writing? Thanks. Obviouslythey'd be teaching braille I presume? Thanks! -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this lis

Re: System volume

Hi, One more thing, I would go into system preferences/ Keyboard and under the keyboard tab, make sure Use all F1, F2, etc. keys as standard function keys is Unchecked. If it is already unchecked, check it and uncheck it once more. This way, using the FN key won’t be necessary to control the

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Oh Scott. I do need a portable device because I'm going on a 14 day hotel trip later this year to train with my new dog, and I simply could not stand being stuck in a hotel room with nothing. Also, I'm hoping to have a holiday later this year if I can get the dog out of the way firstly, so aga

RE: I can't figure out Roger for iOS, really! could use your help!

Hi Chris. Sorry I’m late to reply to this message. I can’t answer your last three questions because I’ve never been in a group on Roger or have tried Zelo, but I can answer your first question. Near the bottom of the screen, you should see all the conversations you’re in with your contacts. To d

Re: I can't figure out Roger for iOS, really! could use your help!

Oh, so you have to double tap and hold? That's crazy! I wonder why a long press is necessary. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: BBS To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sen

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Scott, We're not installing an antinna. Get over it. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: Scott Granados To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 10:05

Re: Educational games for blind children?

I'd not only like to see these, but I'd like to see something that would teach history as well as math, probably on the level of about a 1st or 2nd grader. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message ---

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Chris, Take a chill pill, will you? No need to cop an attitude. And no need to respond to me. (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2016 12:57 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: Scott, We're not installing an antinna. Get over

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Wasn't an attitude. I only said we're not getting an antinna. What's an attitude about that. You need to mind your own business. You worry about E.T. I'll! worry about Scott and I. I stated HOA didn't let us do these sort of things. Scott isn't a lawyer, last I checked his credentials,

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Chris, I am smiling. And making fresh coffee so will be busy enjoying that. (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2016 1:07 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: Wasn't an attitude. I only said we're not getting an antinna. What's

Re: Checkbook pro

I wound up force quitting the computer and turned it back on. This resolved that problem and the weird addition instead of subtraction issue. All better now. Marie Lyons > On Jun 27, 2016, at 4:02 PM, E.T. wrote: > > What happens if you force quit the app then open it again? > > From E.T.'

Re: Checkbook pro

Marie, Sometimes that is what the Mac needs to get it back on track. Its much better at it than Windows though. From E.T.'s Keyboard... Are We Alone in the Universe? ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2016 1:18 PM, Marie Lyons wrote: I wound up force quitting the computer and turned it ba

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

Hi! Braille In my Opinion is just a shame on the mac. And i really don’t know how we can get it better. I’ve been having a mac now since November 2011 and nothing has happend since the day i got my mac. The only great thing for a braille user on the mac is that you can if you have an Index emboss

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

Hi! Well if there was a good braille support on the mac then we will have what we have in many other screenReaders for Windows and Linux. On the mac i can not navigate indipendently from the speech. So a deaf-blind has a hard thing to resolve. Actually since i began to use my mac i have been more

Re: Mac book recommendation please

The Mac air keyboard is quite good. The keys are full size and have a nice firmness when typing. Sent from Kimber's iPhone > On Jun 28, 2016, at 2:12 PM, Andy wrote: > > Oh Scott. > > I do need a portable device because I'm going on a 14 day hotel trip later > this year to train with my new

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Chris, do not worry, I will never, ever, attempt to give you suggestions or help you again after that snotty response. You’re a f*cking nut job. No regard for the feelings of others, no thought that others were involved in the thread as well. More of your erratic behavior that’s been showing s

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Wow, after somebody says you don't have to respond to them you respond to them anyway. And what's even worse is to reason respond on the list not even really necessary. And I think between the two of you you can discuss this matter off list as I feel that it is getting pretty personable. Joseph

Re: Dr. Phil, and More. I swear this *is!* on topic entirely.

Don’t worry ET. He has to be a dick to people to feel some sort of self importance. And Chris, you have no idea at all what my credentials are or probably even what credentials mean. I have extensive experience with FCC and communications case law in general having brought two carriers to com

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi Kimber. Thank goodness someone at last understood my request. Yes, the keyboard is very important to me as I've very poor sense of touch. I've been reading up on the Macbook, the Macbook pro, the Macbook mini and the Macbook Air and I'm completely lost and even more confused. So, it's nic

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi, Andy, If you want to have a true portable computer, the Mac Mini is not for you. It is basically designed to be used with a separate monitor and keyboard. The Mac Book Aire is lightweight and is very portable but I don't know how well you would like the keyboard. It also requires a dongle

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi Andy, ah that clears it up then. I thought from the original post you just needed the laptop for a one time use for training. There’s a lot of ways to go. The air is the thinnest model. It has a real keyboard with discrete keys. The spread between the keys is surprisingly good especially

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Sorry to say the newer versions of the Macbook pro do not include built in ethernet interfaces. You must use a dongle for all apple products on the laptop side now I believe. I’m not sure about the macbook itself but the air and pro both require dongles. I think the last pro that had a built i

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Andy, if it’s easier for you to have a quick question and answer session so you can gain more information faster I’d be more than happy to Skype / FaceTime / call you on the land line and help you work through your buying decision. That’s if your pressed for time. Let me know if I can be of any

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi again Scott. Thanks for the offer my friend. Face-time was one of the main attractions for me to buy an Imac. I'm very much hoping to be able to talk to my wee sister in Canada soon, via my Imac and face-time. But alass Scott. I'm still right on square one! I can just about turn my Ima

Re: Mac book recommendation please

What! Scott! This is incredible! I need a "Dongle" to get onto the internet whatever model I choose? This Cannot be Scott! A "Dongle" would take up of the very few USB's surely? Andy. - Original Message - From: Scott Granados To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wedne

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Hi Scott. This is exactly the kind of information I've been seeking for some days now with no luck. You've gave me a bit to ponder but I'm very atracted to the Macbook Air 13 inch with the better keyboard at this time. See. Now we are getting somewhare. It's easy for me now to get my mate to

Re: Getting rid of cable (was Netflix)

Somehow I see there ending up being a little less available over the air, and not the FCC's altruistic idea of station owners deciding to come to agreements and share facilities to keep each others' content on a signal somewhere. I still always wondered how the phone companies did at least coop

Re: Mac book recommendation please

I want to contribute as well the thing is that that in 15 inch there is more space on the side which I don't like it personally but 13 inch pro is best I have 13 inch Pro 2015 core i7 16gb ram 512gb storage I bought it refurnish from the Apple directly Sent from my iPhone DISCLAIMER: "Th

Iphone 6+ having bluetooth issues

Dear all, Anyone out there having bluetooth issues? I use the following bluetooth earphones. The Jabra Boost and the Voyager Edge from Pentronics The pairing has no issue at all. In fact, it pairs rather quickly. However, the issues are: 1.During a call, the earphone can automati

Re: Mac book recommendation please

In terms of network dangles, (oh, I know I spelled that wrong), all Macintosh computers come with wireless ethernet but if you want the security / reliability and speed of a wired connection and you are getting a model that is less than two years old, then you need the cable to convert a thunde

Re: Converting songs to mp3 with latest iTunes and ElCap.issue with apple music store

I just looked them up in Apple Music on my iPhone, spelling chillie the way you did, and it found them. I was surprised, thinking it would not find them, either. Spell it chili, and I'll bet it will find them for you. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Simon Fogarty To:

Re: Mac book recommendation please

Andy, I'm a low vision user that uses large fonts and plain text on my iPhone. I just wanted to let you know your messages come with a black background and no text. When I invoke reply mode, I see text, but it's blue and a very small font. Would it be possible to make your emails plain text? Or

Re: Mac book recommendation please

The last time I checked, a couple years ago, both MacBook Airs and all three MacBook Pros used the exact same QWERTY keyboard. The larger machines have more space between the outer edge of the keyboard and the edge of the machine. The MacBook Air 11", on the other hand, has the keyboard to the e