Re: Help with Combo boxes, radio buttons and pop-up menus in safari.

2022-01-20 Thread Steve Z.
Hi, I got it. I didn’t think of trying it in a different browser this time. It’s something I usually do.. That’s a very good idea. Thank you all. > 20 Ιαν 2022, 1:02 πμ, ο χρήστης «'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > » έγραψε: > >  >> On 19/1/22 15:55, Anders Holmberg wrote: >> They use to tell

Re: Recording radio programs on an iPhone

2022-01-20 Thread dan d.
Have you tried recording from an url using your apps to see if it makes a difference? On Wed, 19 Jan 2022, Michael Busboom wrote: > Hi. > > I recently heard a program on local radio that fascinated me. I would like to > record it before it disappears. The local radio stations let you listen t

Re: How to Reduce Delay Between Successive Keypresses on Mac

2022-01-20 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, No there is not. The difference between the interface for Mac and Windows is that Windows relies only on the first letter, whereas Mac is waiting for more letters before it allows you to move on per se. So, if you wanted to jump quickly to Jason, type j a s, whereas if you’d like to move

Re: Some Questions Regarding Pages and Voiceover

2022-01-20 Thread Shannon Dyer
I didn’t know this was an option. I’ll definitely give it a try. > On Jan 19, 2022, at 9:52 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: > > If you are checking the word count often in your document, you can set a hot > spot for the word count. > For example press VO-Shift-5 to set hot spot five. > You can then

need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread alia robinson
I sort of want to use a different voice beside alex, but I have found on other voices when it reads certain things, like controls are links and other items the pitch is way way lower. I know alex does it too, but not to this awful degree. I can’t find anywhere to tell it to just read everything

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread Brad Snyder
You can adjust the pitch of VoiceOver voices as follows: 1. Press and hold down VO + CMD + Shift, and press one of the arrow keys to open the VoiceOver Speech Attribute Guide. 2. While continuing to hold down the VO + CMD + Shift modifiers, use the right/left arrow keys to select Pitch, and the

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread alia robinson
yes, that helps with main pitch, but when my voice goes to special controls or links etc the pitch changes. I see no way to stop this behavior. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:40 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > You can adjust the pitch of VoiceOver voices as follows: > 1. Press and hold down VO + CMD + S

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread Brad Snyder
In case my answer did not correctly address your question, you might want to explore the Verbosity settings in the VoiceOver Utility, which can be accessed by pressing VO + F8. HTH. - Brad - On Jan 20, 2022, at 11:40, Brad Snyder wrote: You can adjust the pitch of VoiceOver voices as foll

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread alia robinson
thanks, I looked at that, and I see where you can change it all, and I did, but it’s still awful. it’s like the voice I choose has a pitch 20% lower for some controls. I think I’m just going to have to go back to alex where it’s less noticable. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:48 PM, Brad Snyder wrote

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread Dave Carlson
Alia, You need to go to the Voiceover Utility for this. Then under speech, and then voices. Interact on Customize Language List In that massive table you will be able to set the various ways that your default voice acts with various controls. Takes a lot of wandering around, and when done, lo

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread alia robinson
thanks, I did all that, and I’m still hearing it. maybe it’s just me lol. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 1:00 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > > Alia, > > You need to go to the Voiceover Utility for this. > > Then under speech, and then voices. > > Interact on Customize Language List > > In that massive t

Re: How to Reduce Delay Between Successive Keypresses on Mac

2022-01-20 Thread Luis antónio Marques Caetano
Hi Tim, I never used a mac. Just wanted to say that the Windows file explorer also does that. The difference seems to be that if you type "j j" quickly, file explorer would jump to the 2nd item starting with a J, whereas finder would stay in the 1st, that is if it doesn't complain that there's no i

Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread muhammad babar Shahzad
Hello friends, As per the subject line, I request you to kindly let me know whether my friend who is going to transition from Windows to Mac should acquire an Intel based machine or the M1? They need to use it for university studies. I would highly appreciate if anyone could kindly share their

RE: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think the most important question to ask is what applications is your friend going to be using. Although I am still learning how to use the Mac, you can browse the web, complete assignments in Pages or text edit, and write coding. What major is your friend going into? If your friend needs Windo

Re: need help with VO pitch

2022-01-20 Thread Dave Carlson
Then you need to drill down further in that table. There are specific rows where the control types are named, and you can change the voice attributes for each type, before you click on the OK button. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Oregonian, Pioneer, Musician, Engineer, and Farfar On Jan 20, 2022, at

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
I'm having trouble getting vo to come on on my new s e. do I hold down the home button and tell siri to turn on voiceover or won't that work? it's not working right now. is there another way to turn on vo? > On Jan 19, 2022, at 4:48 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Call Spectrum and give them th

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Press the home button three times quickly. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 2:05 PM To: via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: new iPhone se I'm having trouble getting vo to come on on my new s e. do I hold d

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Lori, since you're already a spectrum customer, it should be a simple as taking your Sim card out of your old phone and putting it in your new one. And by the way, for that person, that gave her the idea of not having to pay for two lines. That is actually cheaper than the one line plan. As the

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Tap the home button three times. That will bring up voiceover. Siri will not be activated until you have the phone set up on a Wi-Fi network. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 1:05 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > I'm having trouble getting vo to come on on my new s e. do I hold down the > home button and tel

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Actually, you can get a 1GB plan for $14.00 if you don't need the unlimited data., but what does the $60 plan offer? I thought about exploring android in the future. Thanks. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of joseph hudson Sent: Thursday, January 20,

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Rebekah, yes that's true. The $60 plan offers you two lines with unlimited data. And talk and text as well. It's the current plan that I have for my work cell which you will occasionally see me sign my signature with and my personal iPhone. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 1:59 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote:

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks. It makes sense that you would have a plan like that, and I appreciate the information. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of joseph hudson Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:02 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: new iPhone se Reb

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Rebecca, no problem. Something else I forgot to point out, let's just say you had a total of four of you, it would only be 29.99 to add each additional line. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 2:03 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks. > It makes sense that you would have a plan like that, and I appreciate

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks. I don't know four people right now who could benefit, but I think adding a second line wouldn't be so bad. If needed in the future. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of joseph hudson Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 3:07 PM To: macvisionaries@goo

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Well if you were ever wanting to try your hand at android, well keeping your feet in iOS it's definitely affordable option you're welcome. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 2:09 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks. > I don't know four people right now who could benefit, but I think adding a > second lin

Re: How to Reduce Delay Between Successive Keypresses on Mac

2022-01-20 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Tim, Thanks so much for the tip on moving to mailboxes quickly. Like Dave, I was frustrated by the delays it took to find the mailbox I desired. Typing in more than one letter makes all the difference. This will save me a ton of time. Best Regards, Les > On Jan 20, 2022, at 11:12 AM, 'Tim Ki

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
since I'm already a Spectrum customer I can get mobile service for $14 a month. I don't need 2 lines anyway. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 1:51 PM, joseph hudson wrote: > > Lori, since you're already a spectrum customer, it should be a simple as > taking your Sim card out of your old phone and putting

Re: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Apple wants control over the hole chain from hardware to software so you should go with the m1 or whatever m chip that might come later this year. I haven’t seen any intel mac’s around in the stores that sells them here in Sweden but it might be different in other countries. I will go with th

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
that did it. how much of the stuff from settings gets installed when I backup from iCloud? I know I'm going to have to sign into all of my apps but I mean things like what's in the rotor and how I have autolock set etc. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 1:07 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Press the home

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Pretty well everything from settings is transferred over. Even some of your various sign-ins should transfer. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada > On Jan 20, 2022, at 14

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Yes exactly Lorie. Something else I was going to point out as well, you might benefit from the $45 a month plan, if in you experienced a lot of power outages due to the winter storms that we are going to be having here in Texas. But I'm hoping that we don't have that issue, this year. I saw Enco

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I've never lived through a major snow storm, but I assume that it is like hurricanes in that once the power goes out cellular coverage is spotty at best and land lines are actually better after a power outage. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of josep

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread joseph hudson
Actually, the cell coverage was great. And most areas here in Texas. Cell I guess that's why I was lucky. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 4:51 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I've never lived through a major snow storm, but I assume that it is like > hurricanes in that once the power goes out cellular co

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
It depends on where you are in Florida and who your carrier is. However, it could be hit or miss, and I was more worried about conserving battery. The only time I have switched to the more expensive plan was when my Internet went down, and I needed enough data to use my phone as a hotspot.

Re: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
yeah. you're right. we've already had a lot of cold weather for Texas. I was also thinking of upgrading to the $45 plan when I go to visit my mother who doesn't have internet believe it or not. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 4:46 PM, joseph hudson wrote: > > Yes exactly Lorie. Something else I was goin

more questions about setting up iPhone s e

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
it thinks set-up is complete but it hasn't downloaded any of my apps. is there a way to tell it to do that? also it's using the 24 hour clock. I want the 12 hour one and it's speaking the callendar date in a foreign language except for the number. thankns. Lorie -- The following information i

Re: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread Mike Arrigo
I have never used an M1 mac but I know Apple is phasing out the Intel processors so if they got an Intel mac they would be buying in to a technology that Apple is phasing out. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 12:15 PM, muhammad babar Shahzad > wrote: > > Hello friends, > As per the subject line, I reque

RE: more questions about setting up iPhone s e

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
When you signed in did you enable iCloud backup or did you decide to download your data manually? iCloud backup takes a while. You could always ask Siri to open the app store and double tap the My Account under the today tab. Then, you could download the apps you wanted. However, if you are downl

Re: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread muhammad babar Shahzad
Hi, Friends, I'm highly thankful to you for your enriching and informative suggestions. I think the M1 based Mac will be a more viable option for them. My friend is studying International Relations and will possibly need to use a word processor, consult the university’s online learning portal/el

RE: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Hi, The M1 Mac is the better option, and your friend will be able to import MS Word files into Pages and export the Pages file back to Word. PDF files can be read in Preview. Is your friend using voiceover? Though I have not tried this, I've heard that parallel isn't very accessible with a screen

Re: more questions about setting up iPhone s e

2022-01-20 Thread Lorie McCloud
I don't care how long it takes. where do I go to choose iCloud backup? > On Jan 20, 2022, at 6:54 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > When you signed in did you enable iCloud backup or did you decide to download > your data manually? > iCloud backup takes a while. > You could always ask Siri to open

RE: more questions about setting up iPhone s e

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Try this support article. Have you set up your phone already? https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204184 -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud Sent: Thursday, January 20, 2022 10:46 PM To: via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: more questions about s

Re: Request for help in deciding between Intel based and and one MacBook Pro

2022-01-20 Thread Muhammad Fayed
According to the thread, your friend does not require quiet specialized software. PDF reading, MS Word editing, Web browsing is highly accessible. You may depend entirely on Apple iWord apps e.g. Pages (MS Word equivalent), Keynote (MS Powerpoint). As Rebecca mentioned, you can import and export