Re: Braille Displays

It's really painful for me to put this out there, but if you're looking for something vario ultra like without getting embroiled in their financial situation, how about the focus 40 fifth generation? I haven't seen one yet and so this is not an endorsement. Also I don't enjoy the politics of v

Re: Braille Displays

Hey ET, I currently own both those displays--I replaced my Edge with the VU, and was never able to sell my Edge. This is a really hard question to answer. Erik is right, the bankruptcy issue with Baum has real nightmare potential. Currently David Bradburn is providing some repair support, bu

Using KM player to watch a movie and listen to sub titles with speech.

Hi guys. In windows, I am able to use KM player to watch movies and listen to the sub titles with a selected SAPI voice within the application. There are options for that in settings. I downloaded the application for the mac but I can’ t find those ot options here. Is it possible? Is there anot

Does Apple Watch with cellular require a separate data plan?

Hi all, My husband is looking at getting an Apple Watch. I'm assuming the answer to the question in the subject line is yes, but thought I would check just in case. Cheers, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions

Re: Does Apple Watch with cellular require a separate data plan?

No. It is an add-on to your current plan. In Canada I think it is an extra $5 or $10,/month, So I expect it is approximately that in the states. Jeff > On Apr 28, 2018, at 10:06 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > My husband is looking at getting an Apple Watch. I'm assuming the answer

Re: Does Apple Watch with cellular require a separate data plan?

Thanks, Jeff. We'll check with Verizon and see what it would cost. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 28, 2018, at 9:08 AM, Jeff Berwick wrote: > > No. It is an add-on to your current plan. In Canada I think it is an extra > $5 or $10,/month, So I expect it is approximately that in the states. > > Jeff >

Problem starting Mac OS 10.13.4 from an encrypted external SuperDuper backup

Hello, I am running the latest High Sierra on an iMac with SSD. I have an external USB 3 disk for time machine backups and from time to time as a a SuperDuper backup. This external disk is encrypted using my logon password. I am trying to boot my iMac from the latest SuperDuper backup. I set the

Re: Does Apple Watch with cellular require a separate data plan?

On Verizon, it's $10 a month for most plans, as far as I know. The nice thing is that Verizon also offers a payment plan, letting you pay off the Watch over 6 months. They'll often also wave activation, the first month, or some other charge. Definitely call them and see what they're offering rig

Re: Braille Displays

Erik, Thanks for your thoughts on this. Its a tough one for me to look at but I am gong to rely on what I have been hearing. Aside from the tech support angle, I have heard nothing but good about the quality of the VarioUltra. I have a couple weeks to consider my options so its possible I c

Re: Braille Displays

I'm in a similar situation. I own a Baum SuperVario 40 (from the days when they were distributed by HumanWare), but it needs cleaning of the cells, and it lacks a braille keyboard, which I want for use with mobile devices. VarioUltra is probably what I would buy at the moment if it were available

Re: Braille Displays

Donna, Good feedback. When I first got the Edge I was impressed with it. But I think HIMS moves on rather too quickly and legacy products pile up. I think the last update is from 2015. There is no end to the learning curve so since you anticipated my desire to join a VU list, I just jo

Re: Braille Displays

Can you even still purchase a v u? I didn’t think baum USA, which is now out of business, even had any stock left. It’s a great display with a big learning curve. I would really seriously look at the new generation focus if I were you. It has multiple devices capability and will have some noteta

Re: Braille Displays

Mary and Jason, Good question on availability. I will need to look into that. The new Focus sounds interesting. In general how well has the Focus line held up? That auto scroll feature is intriguing. I may see if I can get one to look at. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud

Re: Does Apple Watch with cellular require a separate data plan?

thanks, Alex. He decided to go for the non-cellular model. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 28, 2018, at 11:06 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > > On Verizon, it's $10 a month for most plans, as far as I know. The nice thing > is that Verizon also offers a payment plan, letting you pay off the Watch > over 6 month

Re: Braille Displays

ET, You cannot purchase them new. You would have to find someone who wants to sell theres, which is why I suggested the VU list. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 28, 2018, at 11:42 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Mary and Jason, > Good question on availability. I will need to look into that. > > The new Focus

Re: Braille Displays

One of the things about the focus this place has been complaints about durability in the past. One of the new things with the new generation is sturdier build. They have bumpers on the ends of them now, and it’s a metal housing I believe. My friend loves the auto scroll feature. But he is a jaws

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HELLO ALL I NEED SOME HELP I WANT TO WIPE MY MACBOOK PRO 2012 SO I CNA HAVE A FRESH INSTALL OF THE LATEST OS BUT I DONT KNOW HOW TO GO ABOUT IT I DO NOT HAVE ANYTHING ON THERE OF IMPORTANCE SO I CAN JUST WIPE IT I DO NEED GOOD ADVICE AS I AM A BIT OF A TECH DUMMY SO I NEED TO FORMAT AND INSTALL

Re: FORMAT

Hi Wayne, This is how you do it: 1 restart your mac and hold down command_r 2 wait like 2 minutes (depending on how fast your drive is) 3 keep hitting command+f5 until VO comes up 4 once VO starts talking you’ll see you are in a table, interact and choose disc utility 5 in disc utility select your

Re: Braille Displays

Donna, You mean, Baum USA was the only vendor? That changes things. That is indeed unfortunate. I will look into the new Focus and learn more. Appreciate your input. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true

Re: Braille Displays

Mary, Durability is key. I will look for information on this new Focus. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/28/2018 10:56 AM, Mary Otten wrote: One of the things about the focus this pla

Re: Braille Displays

I recall reading recently that VoiceOver on Mac OS has problems with some VFO/Freedom Scientific displays. However, I don't know whether this applies to the new generation of Focus models. On 4/28/18, 17:42, "E.T." wrote: Mary, Durability is key. I will look for information on thi

Re: Braille Displays

ET, So far as I know. I bought directly from them. For best info on this I suggest you email David Bradburn. The only email I have for him is dbradb...@baumusa.com . Alternatively, you could reach out to him on the VU list. I believe he still reads it. Cheers,

Re: Braille Displays

Baum USA was the distributor for the United States. So if you live in the US, you are out of luck unless you’re willing to buy a used display from someone. I assume the same might be true for Europe, but I wouldn’t want to say that for sure. This whole thing is sad, but it really depends on whet

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hello all sorry for all the questions but how do i create a alias to put on my desktop of my hd please -- 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 you feel that a member's po