Re: shutting down latest MBP?

2017-09-28 Thread Kliphton Miller
since there is no eject button, I just go to the apple menu, and select shut down. In theery, you never have to shut it down anyway because the SSD is so quick that booting up takes no time at all. JMO > On Sep 27, 2017, at 9:21 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > How does one do this?

Re: Major bugs in High Sierra

2017-09-28 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I don’t have the busy problem you seem to have. I only have 8 gig of ram on my Macbook air. /A > 25 sep. 2017 kl. 22:29 skrev Joshua Tubbs : > > Hi all, > > Just want to caution everyone that it appears impossible to change voices in > High Sierra. Where the voices selection is, there’s som

Re: shutting down latest MBP?

2017-09-28 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi, Kliph, I had to shut it down for external reasons. Yeah, theoretically, your supposed to be able to use the touchpad to shut it down, but that never seems to work for me. I've never had to shut it down from the menu before, so forgot that that was there. Cheers, Donna > On Sep 28, 2017, at

Re: File Vault Nightmare

2017-09-28 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi, Simon, I'm running Sierra. the whole thing was just strange. I'm starting to wonder if I'm having problems with my keyboard. I kept getting the message user ID or password incorrect, and I know I was typing them correctly. Eventually, Voiceover went away, and I couldn't bring it back.

Re: iOS 11 Maps VoiceOver Reading-Turn-Instruction Bug

2017-09-28 Thread Donna Goodin
I've experienced this, too, Mark. I will definitely send feedback. Cheers, Donna > On Sep 27, 2017, at 10:57 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Below my signature, you will see a bug report I recently submitted to Apple. > > > Please join me in requesting that this bug be resolved

Re: File Vault Nightmare

2017-09-28 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi John, Re shutting down, I've never had to use the menu item, so had forgotten about it being there. No, I do not get a shut down message when holding down the power button, and the CMD-Ctrl-Option-Fn-Power does not seem to accomplish anything here. Re FileVault, when you type your username

Re: 64 bit radium not working after upgrade

2017-09-28 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi Mary. There seems to b a bug with this version of Radium when flicking through the screen. Tell your friend that he'll have to navigate it via explore by touch until it gets fixed. It's not a big showstopper for me as it still works just fine. And if I want a particular station I just search

Re: VMware Fusion 8

2017-09-28 Thread Nickus de Vos
I doubt it supported, there is a new version out which supports High Sierra, Version 10. As far as I know this is a paid upgrade I haven’t upgraded myself yet. Nickus Sent from my iPhone, please excuse any typos... > On 28 Sep 2017, at 06:39, Eric Whitten wrote: > > I am not sure, because, I

O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread Erik Burggraaf
Hello all, I was an NFB member for three years, and I am currently a CFB member. The organizations do a lot of things, most of which I personally approve, a few of which I don't. In my limitted experience, the NFB and CFB are both 100% supportive of guidedogs. The NFB has a guide dog divisi

Delete Archive folders?

2017-09-28 Thread Gary Price
Afternoon everyone! Please does anyone on here know if it's possible to delete archive folders? See I've got rid of all my old Emails from last year and 2015. But even though I've done this, the folders are showing up in Mail on my Mac book Pro. I've got two folders with the word Archive, then

high sierra impressions

2017-09-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
I made a bootable installer and installed on my 2010 macbook. So far it works well, it appears that the issue with Sierra where the speech would totally disappear when using Alex or another macintalk voice has been resolved. Other than that, it's pretty much the same as Sierra was, don't really

Re: shutting down latest MBP?

2017-09-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, Have you tried ctrl+power? Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Sep 28, 2017, at 04:46, Donna Goodin wrote: Hi, Kliph, I had to shut it down for external reasons. Yeah, theoretically, your supposed to be able to use the touchpad to shut it down, but that never seems to work

Re: Delete Archive folders?

2017-09-28 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
Some archive folders report of your mail servers configuration that cannot be deleted other is like probably the ones that end of 2015 and 2016 should be able to be deleted just by using standard delete procedures. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn > On Sep 28, 2017, at 10:22 AM, Gary Price wrote:

Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Caitlyn F
Hi Today I started to install the latest operating system on my Mac. I started at 9 o'clock this morning and now I'm getting a screen that says installation has no windows. What should I do now? Thanks Caitlyn -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries l

Re: high sierra impressions

2017-09-28 Thread E.T.
Mike, About the voice disappearing, does it fade out to near nothing? Or just stop working instantly? From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did i

Re: VMware Fusion 8

2017-09-28 Thread E.T.
The only information I can find is that version 8.x supports 10.9 and later. Yes I see version 10 is $50. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God di

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, Try the Window Chooser with VO-f2-f2 and see if there is a request for a password waiting for you. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Sep 28, 2017, at 09:26, Caitlyn F wrote: Hi Today I started to install the latest operating system on my Mac. I started at 9 o'clock this m

Re: iOS 11 Maps VoiceOver Reading-Turn-Instruction Bug

2017-09-28 Thread Robert Cole
Hi, Are you able to read the screen showing the directions ahead of time? For example, If you want to view the rout to see the upcoming directions. On IOS 10, everytime I open the screen showing the directions, it will close after about 5 or 10 seconds. To do this, I tapped on card grabber. the

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Erik Burggraaf
Solution one: press the mouse or trackpad button once. I used to run into this during instalations and fix it this way. Solution two:: hold down control option. Add fn if needed. Press f1 twice quickly. Choose the window. You may have to go into system dialogs to find it. Hope this hel

RE: O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread David & his pack of dogs
I have not been on the NAGDU, or as I like to call it, "Not Another Guide Dog User" list for years so, admittedly have no current knowledge about if NFB has changed, or not. MY dealings with them were, they will grab the lime light as often as they can, get their nose in things that have nothin

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Caitlyn F
Hi This problem is happening from the recovery partition screen I only get the very rudimentary VoiceOver not the full VoiceOver so I don't think I can access windows or anything like that I'll try your mouse option though thanks Caitlyn Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28, 2017, at 12:05 P

RE: O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread Erik Burggraaf
It's ultra political no doubt about that. In my experience, the goods get dispursed based on who heads a chapter, just as an example, not necessarily on size. People are people, and it's unfortunate, but you can do one of two things. You can barry your head in the sand and pretend they don't

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Caitlyn F
Hi Tim This screen is the recovery partition I think. It's only the very rudimentary voiceover and I don't have access to the window choose her menu. Any other suggestions? Thanks Caitlyn Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28, 2017, at 11:47 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > Try the Wind

Update on delete archive folders.

2017-09-28 Thread Gary Price
Hi everyone. Tried command backspace for deleting those folders, this didn't work. Any other ideas? Gary Price Sent from my 13 inch Mac book pro. This address is for personal contact: garypric...@icloud.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/gazwprice -- The following information is important for

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, Even in the Recovery Partition version of VO, you should have the Application Chooser and the Window Chooser. I use them often when utilities end up not having proper focus. Try VO-f1-f1, the Application Chooser as it will allow you to access windows within the applications as well. Late

Re: 64 bit radium not working after upgrade

2017-09-28 Thread Matthew Dierckens
Explore by touch works, but if you have a ton of favourites as I do, then it can be cumbersome. However, it might be easier for your friend to search for the station. God bless. Matthew Dierckens Certified Assistive Technology Specialist Macintosh, IOS and Windows Trainer JAWS for windows Certi

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Caitlyn F
Hi Tim I did try this and all I got was a barking noise. Thanks Caitlyn Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28, 2017, at 12:54 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > Even in the Recovery Partition version of VO, you should have the Application > Chooser and the Window Chooser. I use them often

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, You may need to hold down the FN key as well when trying the VO-f1-f1 or VO-f2-f2. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Sep 28, 2017, at 11:01, Caitlyn F wrote: Hi Tim I did try this and all I got was a barking noise. Thanks Caitlyn Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28,

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Caitlyn F
I'm using a full-size keyboard on an iMac Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28, 2017, at 1:03 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > You may need to hold down the FN key as well when trying the VO-f1-f1 or > VO-f2-f2. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Sep 28, 20

Re: Problems with installation

2017-09-28 Thread Tim Kilburn
The FN key is the top left of the six-pack of keys where the Home/End/Page Up/Page Down are. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Sep 28, 2017, at 11:09, Caitlyn F wrote: I'm using a full-size keyboard on an iMac Sent from Caitlyn's I phone > On Sep 28, 2017, at 1:03 PM, Tim Kil

RE: O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread David & his pack of dogs
I understand where you are coming from re: the iron fist approach. Let's use the guide dog access as an example. Upon entering a restaurant, you are promptly told, "You can't bring that dog in here!!! No animals aloud The iron fist approach is to loudly proclaim, "YOU ARE BREAKING THE LAW!

Re: O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread E.T.
Mark and Cara, Can we redirect this group back on topic? Unless Apple has developed Apple Guide Dogs, we should save those discussions for a more suitable forum. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to

making a bootable installer for high sierra

2017-09-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
Here are the instructions I used to make a bootable install, I used an 8 GB SD card, but a flash drive would work just as well. The application that is used is totally accessible with voiceover. https://www.macworld.com/article/3204672/macs/how-to-create-a-bootable-macos-high-sierra-beta-install

Re: High Sieara not showing up in updates

2017-09-28 Thread matthew dyer
Hi, Hi Sierra would not show up as an update, but rather as an app n the App Store. Doing a search for it in the App Store should get you what you want. If you were running hi Sierra and an update had been released this would show up on the update. HTH. Matthew > On Sep 27, 2017, at 6:28

Re: high sierra impressions

2017-09-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
In Sierra it would just stop completely as if it was muted, only a reboot would bring it back. Original message: Mike, About the voice disappearing, does it fade out to near nothing? Or just stop working instantly? From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the

RE: O/T RE: NFB, Uber App and a Guide Dog

2017-09-28 Thread David & his pack of dogs
I agree. However, is this not calling the kettle black? I will say no more on this topic. "E.T for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say E.T did it." ---the world according to E.T Smile.

Re: High Sieara not showing up in updates

2017-09-28 Thread Agent086b
Thanks I have seen it. If I was not on a list how would I know there was a new version. I am thinking of just the general public. I have several friends who just don’t follow tech news. Max. > On 29 Sep 2017, at 6:47 am, matthew dyer > wrote: > > Hi, > > Hi Sierra would not show up as an upda

Re: making a bootable installer for high sierra

2017-09-28 Thread matthew dyer
Mike. Thanks for the article. I have bookmarked the URL so I can refer to it as I am ho[ping to do the upgrade this weekend. BTW, Is it no longer possible to copy the recovery from the internal partition as it was in el caption? Just wondered as I heard a demo of your upgrade from 10.10 to 1

Re: high sierra impressions

2017-09-28 Thread matthew dyer
Hi, I had this problem some time ago and after doing a clean install of Sierra some time ago, the problem fixed itself. Glad to hear it is fixed though. Matthew > On Sep 28, 2017, at 5:04 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: > > In Sierra it would just stop completely as if it was muted, only a reboot >

Re: shutting down latest MBP?

2017-09-28 Thread Donna Goodin
Just did, and nothing happened. Cheers, Donna > On Sep 28, 2017, at 9:27 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > Have you tried ctrl+power? > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Sep 28, 2017, at 04:46, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi, Kliph, > > I had to shut it down for ext

Re: making a bootable installer for high sierra

2017-09-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
The recovery disk assistant provided by Apple does not work in Sierra, so I'm assuming it doesn't work in high Sierra either. If you Carbon Copy Cloner, it does offer the option to install a recovery on to your backup drive. > On Sep 28, 2017, at 5:19 PM, matthew dyer > wrote: > > Mike. Thank

Re: high sierra impressions

2017-09-28 Thread Mike Arrigo
I had done a clean install of Sierra and had the issue on two of my macs, but not my newest mac mini. I'm glad it's fixed too. > On Sep 28, 2017, at 5:41 PM, matthew dyer > wrote: > > Hi, > > I had this problem some time ago and after doing a clean install of Sierra > some time ago, the probl

Uber debate

2017-09-28 Thread Jonathan Cohn
Mark / Cara, My apologies for the message I sent about Guide Dogs and UBER, I knew I was getting a little snarky at the end and it certainly made a few folks over talk the NFB / CFB/ ACB. I should have deleted the last sentence. Sometimes it just gets difficult to hold ones tongue though.

Re: Update on delete archive folders.

2017-09-28 Thread Jonathan Cohn
TO the best of my knowledge there is no direct keystroke by default to delete a folder. One could of course have created a application specific keystroke to do this. . In the Mailbox menu there is also a delete folder … item listed. Pressing this should prompt to verify that you want to delet

RE: iOS 11 Maps VoiceOver Reading-Turn-Instruction Bug

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Robert, The scenario you described is the same in iOS 11. This is definitely a bug. Please report it, okay? Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robert Cole Sent: Thursday, September 28, 2017 8:47 A

RE: Update on delete archive folders.

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Gary, I am, by no means, versed in these kinds of things; however, it would seem to me that it would be beneficial to remember that the Mac Mail application is merely a client. Therefore, were I you, I would focus my efforts on modifying core folder structure on the server. For all inte

iOS 11 Maps App Card Grabber TimeOut VoiceOver Bug

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Below my signature, you will see a bug report I recently submitted to Apple. Please join me in requesting that this bug be resolved in a future release of iOS 11. Please feel free to use any or all of the following text in your feedback submissions. If you are a developer, pl

Re: shutting down latest MBP?

2017-09-28 Thread Michelle's Home Emails
Hi Donna Michelle here, This may seem like a dumb idea to shut down your mac did you make sure no programmes are running in the background? I apolagies in advance if I got it wrong. Michelle Sent from Michelle's iPhone > On 29 Sep 2017, at 9:50 am, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Just did, a

How to put a sleep timer shortcut on your Mac desktop - CNET

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 1:32 PM How to put a sleep timer shortcut on your Mac desktop - CNET Taylor Martin/CNET If you ever find yourself in a situation where you want to shut down your Mac after a time-consuming process has finished, such as downloading and installing upda

Put a shutdown timer on your Windows desktop with this command - CNET

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Postpone shutting down your computer with this quick and easy shortcut. by Taylor Martin / March 3, 2017 12:43 PM PST Taylor Martin/CNET Watch this: Put a shutdown timer on your Windows desktop with this... 1:24 If you ever find yourself in a situation where you need to leave your

How to use iCloud Drive's new sharing features - CNET

2017-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at 12:46 AM How to use iCloud Drive's new sharing features - CNET With MacOS High Sierra and iOS 11, iCloud Drive is finally catching up with Dropbox and Google Drive in terms of sharing ability. You will need to convince your collaborators to start using