Re: IMPORTANT: To MacBook Pro Lion Users

2011-08-12 Thread Chris Moore
If only we could turn the screen brightness down to complete zero on the iPhone too (it is still visible with the brightness way down). On 12 Aug 2011, at 08:06, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > Just like to add to this, If using a macbook, turning on screen curtain is > not a substitute for tur

Re: IMPORTANT: To MacBook Pro Lion Users

2011-08-12 Thread Chris Moore
iceover user. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > On Aug 12, 2011, at 3:12 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> If only we could turn the screen brightness down to complete zero on the >> iPhone too (it is

Re: IMPORTANT: To MacBook Pro Lion Users

2011-08-12 Thread Chris Moore
@gmail.com >> Twitter & Skype: rwalker296 >> www.mobileaccess.org >> >> On Aug 12, 2011, at 3:12 AM, Chris Moore wrote: >> >>> If only we could turn the screen brightness down to complete zero on the >>> iPhone too (it is still visible with the b

Re: IMPORTANT: To MacBook Pro Lion Users

2011-08-12 Thread Chris Moore
Or should I say, that is what he implied, he's a smart cookie :) On 12 Aug 2011, at 18:24, Chris Moore wrote: > Ricardo did not say that, he said if you turn the screen curtain on it will > turn itself off after a reboot, this behaves the same way on iOS devices too. > On 12 Aug

Re: going from an MBP to a MacBook Air

2011-08-15 Thread Chris Moore
Donna, One other thing to bare in mind if you are going for the 11inch model, is that it does not have a memory card reader. This is done via a USB dongle instead. Not sure if this is important to you. I must admit, the 11inch model is very alluring. I think I will stick with my Macbook Pro

Re: VoiceOver 4.0

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
Now I never knew about that touchpad shortcut with the control key etc, just tried it and it works a treat. My 27 inch iMac is becoming more redundant by the day. I hope they bring out a usb touchpad so I can ditch the useless mouse. On 29 Jun 2010, at 02:06, Michael Thurman wrote: > if you

Re: say it

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
I have just downloaded it to my iPhone 3GS and it did not beep and I could not get it to read a thing. Good lighting conditions and 12 point font and the best it came up with was / ? , and that was it for the entire document. I did tap to auto focus, did the trick where you place the phone int

Re: VoiceOver 4.0

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
ould be used for stopping speech, as I don't get to use control+2 >> finger flick to change magnification when VO is running with the trackpad >> commander. >> >> On Jun 26, 2010, at 11:57 PM, Chris Moore wrote: >> >>> Well guys now the iPhone 4.0 is

Re: firefox accessibility

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
If enough of us request it then I am sure they will listen. You have to remember us blind mac folk are a very small community in comparison to our Windows cousins. For things to happen we have to be proactive and contact the developers and request that they add VoiceOver support. More blind p

Re: saytext is available

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
This did not beep for me and I have tried every trick in the book. *frown On 29 Jun 2010, at 12:24, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Hi, Have you actually managed to make the app beep on an Iphone 3gs? I tried > and tried and tried, lifting my arms until they almost reached the seiling > and not a soun

Re: saytext is available

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
ok guys I got it to work (did not beep though). What I did was got a document which had text at 14 pt. I stood over the document which was on a table and I could just see through the view finder the whole document. The software automatically looks for the edges of the page and trims them and

Re: VoiceOver 4.0

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
appriciate it if you could let me know what you think > thanks > Liam > > Chris Moore wrote: >> Well guys now the iPhone 4.0 is out of he way, I think the next thing we >> should start looking forward to is the next Mac OS. 10.7 (lion maybe?). >> >>

Re: firefox accessibility

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
My point is the more request they receive from various people the more chance they will listen, one can only try and if you do not first succeed ten try again. On 29 Jun 2010, at 14:11, Anne Robertson wrote: > The developers of FireFox don't seem to think that it's an easy matter to > make it a

Re: saytext is available

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
LOL you tell em how it is. I think for the first attempt this program is pretty good and can only get better. Put it this way I did not have to spend £18 for it unlike another app that apparently scans bar codes (sort of) and then reads out a tiny bit of text. This app is much better then tha

Re: saytext is available

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
Using a scanner for OCR is old hat. I think if a stand was made available for the iPhone to fit into then the results would be better. The distance would be correct and the picture would be steady. The Iphone camera does not have image stabilisation and does not have very good auto focus and

Re: How do you drag a file or folder from one location to another?

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
I had never noticed this problem before as I just used the mouse in the past to drag and drop, now I can't see to use the mouse. So I tried to use command + x to cut and no joy. However, cut works in text edit etc. I have sent a message to Apple asking about this, will let you know if they co

Re: How do you drag a file or folder from one location to another?

2010-06-29 Thread Chris Moore
> On Jun 29, 2010, at 7:23 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> I had never noticed this problem before as I just used the mouse in the past >> to drag and drop, now I can't see to use the mouse. So I tried to use >> command + x to cut and no joy. However, cut works in

Re: Have a question on selecting multiple item and navigating by form field and text

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
earch online, on google, and >>> only found one solution for this, and i think it was because of safari >>> 5 extensions, which I currently do not have. With everyone saying >>> that it caused them trouble I will stay away from it for another month >>> or so. Thanks

Re: Facebook Question using VO

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
Hello there Kev, Using the main facebook site fills your screen reader with crap. Try pointing your web browser at: http://m.facebook.com this is the mobile version of facebook so contains much less clutter. If you still wish to use facebook chat, then may I suggest connecting to it either vi

Re: How do you drag a file or folder from one location to another?

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
> >>> I use this script and I have linked the hockey command+option+shift+x to do >>> this task. >>> It goes fast enough for me but, of course, a natural command+x should be >>> better :( >>> >>> Hope this helps, >>> best regards, >>>

Re: iphone 4 in Canada?

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
July 23rd apparently On 30 Jun 2010, at 16:30, erik burggraaf wrote: > Hi guys, Any one know when the iphone 4 is due in Canada? I can't find > either a due date or an msrp. This is very annoying when trying to purchase > equipment for a business. > > Thanks, > > Erik Burggraaf > User supp

Re: What keyboard shortcuts for external keyboards used with the iPhone under iOS4? [was Re: reading ibooks on iphone with braille display?]

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
Does the iPad keyboard dock work with the iPhone? On 30 Jun 2010, at 16:42, Esther wrote: > Hi Thuy, Donna, and Erik, > > Can you really do page up and page down on the Braille Display? I'd be > interested to see a list of the navigation capabilities of the Braille > devices. I'm writing up a

Re: How do you drag a file or folder from one location to another?

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
eus pro and some aps I dont' think > On Jun 30, 2010, at 8:56 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> No I have already looked, by turning VO off does not change the fact that >> Apple do not want users (sighted or blind) to cut in the finder. Shame >> Apple had not supplied a mo

Re: Verizon getting the iphone

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
Yeah January 2011 right? So is that a big deal for you guys? is Horizon a better network? I guess it will ease some of the traffic on AT&T. The iPhone in the UK is available in the UK by 7 providers now (O2, Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Virgin, Tesco and 3). Guess we are spoilt for choice now

Re: webkit and audible

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
Yes Apple approve it, Webkit is the open source engine that runs Safari, Omniweb, Google Chrome, the web browsers on Nokia phones etc. To find out more visit www.webkit.org On 30 Jun 2010, at 17:23, Richard Ring wrote: > Where can I get Web kit? And, is it something Apple approves of? And ho

Re: Verizon getting the iphone

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
Do you think Sprint would stay unlimited if they got the iPhone though? On 30 Jun 2010, at 17:24, Kimberly thurman wrote: > It's a shame Sprint isn't in the picture. We have unlimited data, and I have > an HTC Touch Pro I really dispise. I dropped it recently and it has a nasty > crack on th

Re: iPad keyboard dock and iPhone 3GS [was Re: What keyboard shortcuts for external keyboards used with the iPhone under iOS4? ]

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
gt; half off), less portable (because of weight and shape), probably not optimal > for docking the new iPhone 4 (because of the different shape design and > thickness). Also, the iPhone speaker is at the bottom of the device, so I > don't know how this would work if receive a call wh

Re: Getting Mail to behave the way it used to

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
You can also hit tab and then shift tab to go back On 30 Jun 2010, at 18:46, Cody Hurst wrote: > I"m unsure, however when on the message you want to hear in the messages > table you can press vo j and it will jump to the message content area and it > will automatically start to read for you > O

Re: Getting Mail to behave the way it used to

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
What is wrong with just doing VO + J? On 30 Jun 2010, at 23:19, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello again Kev, > > The solution to the headings problem is to press Command-Shift-h to get Long > Headers, then you can find the popup menu to copy address or reply to sender. > > Cheers, > > Anne > > O

Re: Getting Mail to behave the way it used to

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
30, 2010, at 6:42 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> What is wrong with just doing VO + J? >> On 30 Jun 2010, at 23:19, Anne Robertson wrote: >> >>> Hello again Kev, >>> >>> The solution to the headings problem is to press Command-Shift-h to get >>&g

Re: Getting Mail to behave the way it used to

2010-06-30 Thread Chris Moore
t may work better. > This one is the one that I am used to and am glad to have it back. > > Keith > > > On Jun 30, 2010, at 7:01 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> Just hitting tab works good too, so what is the advantage of the new method >> then? I am in genuinely i

Re: facetime

2010-07-01 Thread Chris Moore
They do, its called an iPhone Pay As You Go (no monthly tariffs) On 1 Jul 2010, at 07:07, Simon F wrote: > I've got a crazy question for people, > > Why don't they make an iPad the size of an iPhone / iPod touch. > I'd like the pad with the ability to use it with a sim card. > But not needing th

iCal

2010-07-01 Thread Chris Moore
Hi all, Just thought I would open iCal and stick some stuff in my calendar instead of doing it on the iPhone. How accessible is iCal? As it does not seem great. I found it impossible to navigate around the mini calendar, and how do you know what day a date falls on (i.e. is it a Thursday fo

Re: dictation into snow leopard?

2010-07-02 Thread Chris Moore
Your mac should already have a mic built in unless its quite old or an mini mac On 2 Jul 2010, at 22:06, Maurice Mines wrote: > well, yeah I guess you can do that. However I would strongly recommend that > if you're going to do any type of Syria's dictation, that you look into > purchasing MacS

Re: more mac voices article?

2010-07-02 Thread Chris Moore
Here you go Josh: http://www.voicesformac.com/ On 3 Jul 2010, at 03:41, Josh Kennedy wrote: > Hi > > earlier someone posted a link to an article about more mac voices? could you > repost that? I was gunna keep the digest but hit delete by mistake, was > showing someone the computer. > > Josh

Re: Just saw this on mac voices

2010-07-02 Thread Chris Moore
And again, you can get them here: http://www.voicesformac.com/ On 3 Jul 2010, at 03:41, Dan Eickmeier wrote: > Hmmm, interesting harticle. Where can you get these voices? It doesn't seem > to say. > Dan Eickmeier, Brantford Ontario Canada. MSN and email: va3ets2...@me.com, > skype:va3ets.

Re: just downloaded and installed my first apple program yay!

2010-07-02 Thread Chris Moore
A couple of good websites for you are: www.versiontracker.com www.macupdate.com And, you could always select Software for Mac OS X from the Apple menu. On 3 Jul 2010, at 06:13, Allison Manzino wrote: > Hi Alfredo, > > My first place to start would be download.com. Or just google those program

Re: selecting text with vo-return?

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
I find using the shift whilst using the cursor keys works fine for selecting text, and use command + A to select all text. On 3 Jul 2010, at 14:03, Josh Kennedy wrote: > Hi > > I tried selecting text inside an email message while interacting with the > text using control option return at the st

Re: list of accessible programs on the mac

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
You can find some accessible applications at: http://www.apple.com/accessibility/voiceover/applications.html If you know other applications which are accessible and are not on this list, then email accessibil...@apple.com to let them know so the application can be added. Regards Chris On 3 J

Re: deleting files?

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
Press command + backspace On 3 Jul 2010, at 15:17, Cody Hurst wrote: > command delete > On Jul 3, 2010, at 10:14 AM, Josh Kennedy wrote: > >> Hi >> >> When in the finder, to delete a file I hit vo shift m and go down to move to >> trash. But is there a keyboard shortcut for this? >> >> Josh

Re: questions about skype

2010-07-03 Thread Chris Moore
Josh, If you come across a button that has not been labelled, then press control + option + shift + H to see if there is a help label. These are available for Skype, this will enable you to label the application. Chris On 3 Jul 2010, at 15:30, Josh Kennedy wrote: > hey > I just downloaded an

Re: spotlight and doc

2010-07-04 Thread Chris Moore
To open spotlight search just simply press command + space. You can find all the keyboard shortcuts within the help menu of the finder. Chris On 4 Jul 2010, at 01:54, Alfredo wrote: > To go to the spotlight search you have to press, control+option+m+m > +m. This means that you have to hold d

Re: cut, copy, and paste files

2010-07-04 Thread Chris Moore
you can use command + a to select all, to select multiple files press shift + command + option + f3 to turn keyboard tracking off, then move to the file(s) you wish to select by pressing the spacebar. On 4 Jul 2010, at 20:10, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > What if you want to select everything from

Re: What does the search edit field inside the toolbar in system preferences window do?

2010-07-04 Thread Chris Moore
The preferences search box was introduced with spotlight years ago and was of great benefit to switchers from Windows to the Mac. For example if you type in Wallpaper, the appropriate icon within preferences will be highlighted just like shining a spotlight on an item. The sighted user would t

Re: Iwork?

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Moore
There is a 30 day free trial of iWork on Apple's website. There is usually a copy of Iwork in the application folder with new Macs. Check to see if it is there first. On 5 Jul 2010, at 14:54, Allison Manzino wrote: > Hi Courtney, > > I have used Iwork, I use it every day just to write pages d

Re: iTunes

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Moore
Hmmm I could not get this to work either. Pressing VO + End just moves the cursor to the last year entry on the screen. Even tried to interact with scroll bar etc. The only thing I can suggest is change the sort order so the untagged songs appear first in the list. On 5 Jul 2010, at 21:25, Jef

Re: No sound when tapping on IPhone

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Moore
Have you accidentally flicked the silent / vibrate switch on the side of the phone next to the volume keys? On 6 Jul 2010, at 02:44, Frank Ventura wrote: > Hi all I must have done something foolish with my IPhone 4 and not even > known it. The phone is functioning fine and Voice Over is speaking

Re: Move addict now completely accessible

2010-07-05 Thread Chris Moore
Fantastic On 6 Jul 2010, at 05:14, Yuma Antoine Decaux wrote: > Hi list, > > After a few back and forth mails, the developer of move addict has made his > application completely accessible. > > Move addict allows the user to cut and paste system wide and in finder, as an > add-on. > > Here i

Re: Soarting music in iTunes

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
Are you the using the browser? On 6 Jul 2010, at 13:55, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > Hi: > I have about 5000 songs in my iTunes library, and am trying to figure out how > to soart by artist and albums. For example, if I look up Michael w Smith in > the search. I want all of Michael W Smith's music

Re: ftp clients

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
I used to use Fetch (when I was sighted) very good app. Just tried it with VO, not fully accessible, so have dropped the developers an email. Will let you know if I have any positive news to share from them. On 6 Jul 2010, at 18:06, Donna Goodin wrote: > Thanks for this, Max, I'll give it a lo

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
Hello, I tend to use Facebook in group mode. Make life easier for yourself for now and use http://m.facebook.com iinstead of the main site. Click on the friends link and your friends request will be in there. Chris On 6 Jul 2010, at 18:30, chad baker wrote: > Hi i just got friend requests o

Re: Soarting music in iTunes

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
Go to the view menu and select show browser. This will enable you to filter your search by genre, artist and album. On 6 Jul 2010, at 19:13, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > The iTunes music source, and the songs list. > On Jul 6, 2010, at 8:26 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> Are yo

Re: iTunes selecting music

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
select the album you wish to copy in the browser, then move to song list and then press command + a to select all, then press command + c to copy On 6 Jul 2010, at 23:05, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > Hi: > Okay, we are getting there! LOL. I see the play list browser with all artists > and albums

Re: voice over scripts

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
Sometimes you can add some functionality to an application. For example if you come across a button which says "button" and does not read out what the button actually does, then you can manually label that button. First of all whilst on the button press control + option + shift + h to see if

Re: TrackPad and Mail

2010-07-06 Thread Chris Moore
I think its swipe left to right twice (can't remember if its 1 or 2 fingers) then swipe down with 2 fingers to read all. On 7 Jul 2010, at 06:18, Jim Fettgather wrote: > Hi. > > I just now got a Macbook Air, it's really amazing, it really is lighter than > air! > > So, this is my first experie

Re: macbook keyboards

2010-07-07 Thread Chris Moore
am pretty sure the keyboard is the same on all the models, I have that macbook too and like you find it a little clumsy at times and much prefer the keyboard on my iMac, I sometimes plug this keyboard into my Macbook too. On 7 Jul 2010, at 13:10, Donna Goodin wrote: > Good morning, all, > > I h

Re: -- SPAM -- Re: macbook keyboards

2010-07-07 Thread Chris Moore
Thats what I use, its great On 7 Jul 2010, at 14:56, David McLean wrote: > Why not just buy an external keyboard with the numeric keypad? Much larger > and a lot cheaper! > On Jul 7, 2010, at 8:57 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > >> Hi Isaac, >> >> Thanks. I may do that. I really don't want to go

Re: facebook with safari

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
s the "share" button. > if anyone has any suggestions i would be greatful if they could let me > know. > thanks > Liam > > Chris Moore wrote: >> Hello, >> >> I tend to use Facebook in group mode. Make life easier for yourself for now >> and use htt

Re: Setting Up Time In ICal?

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
Sadly iCal has limitations when it comes to use with VoiceOver. Apple are fully aware and looking to implement more improvements in future updates. I could not find a way to navigate the times on the Calendar canvas either. However you can create a new event or new to do and then interact wit

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
I totally agree, it works great with CDs but no good on tins, jars or bottles. It managed to read a few food items but its very hit and miss and something you would use if it is a last resort . If you want audio labels then get the RNIB Pen Friend. On 8 Jul 2010, at 23:03, Bryan Smart wrote: >

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
Sorry no, Macs contain slot loading drives so a mini CD/DVD would get lost in there. You would have to plug in an external drive that has a CD tray instead of a slot. On 8 Jul 2010, at 23:52, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Hey can a mac read miny cds or dvds? I have a mac book pro. I don't know what >

Re: spotlight search is wonderful!

2010-07-08 Thread Chris Moore
What does the Mac do that Windows doesn't? I am just curious and wonder how Snow Leopard compares to Windows 7, we use XP at work (awful) but not used 7 yet. You can email me off list if you prefer. On 9 Jul 2010, at 06:53, Dave Taylor wrote: > Do you know, I was thinking about that very issue

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

2010-07-09 Thread Chris Moore
Is it not a smaller drive though? On 9 Jul 2010, at 08:41, Michael Thurman wrote: > what is lame about that is that the nintendo wii has a slot drive an is > capable of loading mini cds as that's what is used for gamecube games > On Jul 8, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Chris Moore wrote:

Re: A warning about Digit-Eyes

2010-07-10 Thread Chris Moore
On a lighter note, the software knows what Shredded Wheat is (shame it did not know the size of box etc though) On 10 Jul 2010, at 18:53, Bryan Smart wrote: > Scott, my opinion is based on a product, not my opinion of a person. If it > takes $20,000 to plan, develop, test, document, market, and

Re: converting audible .aa and .aax books

2010-07-10 Thread Chris Moore
LOL, you can buy iPod Shuffles for peanuts these days and they have VoiceOver built in too. On 10 Jul 2010, at 23:52, Shen wrote: > Yes there is. > It's called, get an iPod. > > > On Jul 10, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Josh Kennedy wrote: > >> Hi >> >> the nls player will not play audible books. it onl

Re: OT: introducting lockerz

2010-07-10 Thread Chris Moore
Is this a US only thing or can UK users get in on the gig? On 11 Jul 2010, at 01:30, Cody Hurst wrote: > in 2 days I've already gotten 322 points, which already I am able to get on > of the ipod nanos. but I'm working towards an ipad, which is 1000 points, but > I don't think that won't be long

Re: OT Lockerz

2010-07-11 Thread Chris Moore
you both have too much time on your hands.. INVITE ME PLEASE! lol On 11 Jul 2010, at 18:42, Cody Hurst wrote: > yeah most of them are stupid videos but at least they give you points which > is really what atters, thus far I've gotten 490 points, nearly half way to an > iPad > > On Jul 11,

Re: OT Lockerz

2010-07-11 Thread Chris Moore
cheers big boy On 11 Jul 2010, at 19:08, Kevin Mattingly wrote: > invite sent... > On Jul 11, 2010, at 1:53 PM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> you both have too much time on your hands.. INVITE ME PLEASE! lol >> On 11 Jul 2010, at 18:42, Cody Hurst wrote: >> >&

Re: OT Lockerz

2010-07-11 Thread Chris Moore
Just 968 to go eh? On 11 Jul 2010, at 20:10, Kevin Mattingly wrote: > Yep, I guess we'll just have to leave the questions unanswered... I got me a > whopping 32 points now. > > Kev > On Jul 11, 2010, at 3:01 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > >> LOL, i know, at least the swagbucks videos are only 6

Re: ring tones help

2010-07-11 Thread Chris Moore
Try iToner On 11 Jul 2010, at 22:52, annelie robledo wrote: > Hi > > I have for the last three days been struggling to make ring tones with itunes > with no success. Is there an application that someone can recommend that > would work. Any help would be appreciated. Ready to pull my heir out.

Re: a bootcamp drive question

2010-07-11 Thread Chris Moore
To keep Windoze working yes, As your Windows is just like a normal PC they need lots of tender loving care as its special (needs) On 12 Jul 2010, at 00:24, Josh Kennedy wrote: > Hi > Since windows7 is on the bootcamp partition does that mean I will have to > defragment the bootcamp partition and

Re: Reading the date and time with Voice Over

2010-07-12 Thread Chris Moore
Go into VoiceOver Utility (control + option + F8) and select commanders, then keyboard commander tab, then tick enable keyboard commander. From now on you will be able to press the option key on the right hand side of the spacebar and T together. This will read out the date and time. Regards

Re: Can a really cool Voice Over feature be enhanced?

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
In the VO utility you can set VO to either use speech to warn the user if a word is spelt incorrect or you can set VO to beep, or you can set it to simply do nothing. On 13 Jul 2010, at 00:48, Mike Arrigo wrote: > I don't think this is currently possible, though tere are commands to move to > t

Re: navigating images o websites

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
Some web designers are lazy and use the name of a file as a alt description too. This is why Voice Over reads out these images as .gif .jpg etc even when navigating by image with description is set. My advice is to email the webmaster of the offending website and let them know that the alt desc

Re: zoom on the IPhone Camera

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
Kev, Simply bring up the camera; double tap on the viewfinder and then flick to the right, three times. YOu’ll now see the zoom control. Flicking up or down on this control with a single finger will increment or decrement the value by ten percent respectively. the highest value is 100 and the l

Re: accessible cd burning cd software

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
You could try Toast by Roxio, some CD burning tasks can also be done directly within OS X and dISK Utility too On 13 Jul 2010, at 12:12, chad baker wrote: > Hi is there any accessible cd burning apps that are accessible? > I tried burning a cd in itunes but my home cd player don't read it. > I b

Re: iPod touch or iPhone iOS4& accented letters

2010-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
You could try the feedback part on Apple's website, www.apple.com/feedback and select iPhone On 13 Jul 2010, at 18:48, Jean-Philippe Rykiel wrote: > Dear all, > I know that few of you will be concerned with my problem as you, Lucky > English speaking folks, don't have to use these à or â or é c

Re: shortcut key for opening documents folder

2010-07-14 Thread Chris Moore
Donna, Use Command + TAB to switch to the finder appl, then press command + shift + O and that will open the documents folder. Chris On 14 Jul 2010, at 14:18, Donna Goodin wrote: > I have a vague recollection that someone once said there is a shortcut key > for opening the documents folder,

Re: shortcut key for opening documents folder

2010-07-14 Thread Chris Moore
command shift D in the finder opens up a window called desktop. I wonder if a keyboard commander key could be created to open up the documents folder (or any folder for that matter) then you would not have to be in the finder to open the docs folder. On 14 Jul 2010, at 22:25, Sarah Alawami wro

Re: zoom on the IPhone Camera

2010-07-14 Thread Chris Moore
a :) > --- > View my Online Portfolio at: > > http://www.onemodelplace.com/CaraQuinn > > Follow me on Twitter! > > https://twitter.com/ModelCara > > On Jul 13, 2010, at 1:08 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > > Kev, > > Simply bring up the camera; double tap on the viewfinder a

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
lol @ Clarence Audacity is very accessible (now) check out this podcast on the subject. They also talk about the Blue Snow ball mic, I have one of these and can fully recommend them.. http://cdn4.libsyn.com/bct/bct1478LetYourVoiceBeHeard.mp3?nvb=20100715123151&nva=20100716124151&t=0ca862e38da

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
Perhaps we should create a voice over wiki area where we can all contribute and keep them up to date on a variety of apps. On 15 Jul 2010, at 17:33, Eric Caron wrote: > Hi Scot, > > I would find manuals designed for blind users especially helpful with Pages, > Or other powerful word processor

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
Eric Caron > On Jul 15, 2010, at 10:38 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > >> lol @ Clarence >> >> Audacity is very accessible (now) check out this podcast on the subject. >> They also talk about the Blue Snow ball mic, I have one of these and can >> fully recom

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-16 Thread Chris Moore
H think I will wait until 4.1 On 16 Jul 2010, at 10:59, Bryan Smart wrote: > Well, 4.01 came out, and I tried to install it. Half way through, iTunes gave > me error 3004 (what-ever that is), and stopped. Now, the iPhone won't talk, > won't reboot (black screen), and, when I attach it to th

Re: sinking, importing and exporting contacts from the iPhone to the mac

2010-07-16 Thread Chris Moore
You do not need mobile me to sync contacts. Syncing on the Mac happens between the address book on OS X and the address book on the iPhone, if you have the sync contacts ticked in iTunes then syncing will automatically occur. On 16 Jul 2010, at 14:45, DJ Nezumi wrote: > hi all > i was wondering

Re: accsessable desk top face book cliant for mac?

2010-07-20 Thread Chris Moore
I am not aware of any, but if you are finding the main facebook site tricky to use, You could always point your web browser at http:m.facebook.com - this is a stripped down non javescript version You can also connect to facebook chat via Adium, aol instant Messenger or iChat Regards Chris On

Re: MY MAC BOOK PRO WOES!

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
Did you do the obvious things and try and repair permissions with disk utility? And a very common fault of entering incorrect passwords on the Mac is having the CAPS LOCK on. Passwords on the Mac are case sensitive, so if your password was created in lower case and you have the caps lock on th

Re: Accessible TV Tuner Software?

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
I have emailed them asking if they would consider adding improved VO support, its all we can all do. If and when it happens i will be able to ditch my cable box (which is also not accessible). On 21 Jul 2010, at 13:35, Annie Skov Nielsen wrote: > Hi. > > I have been looking for the same, but I

Re: converting music from M4a to mp3

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
Can you not wait until the end of September? There is something big coming.. can't say anymore On 21 Jul 2010, at 16:39, Donna Goodin wrote: > Hi all, > > My husband and I want to be on the same cell provider, and for reasons > related to reception, we'll probably go with his provider, Ve

Re: questions about skype

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
Sadly I do not think there is a way of sending the labels from my Voice Over, I had to get sighted assistance to label them. I did write to Skype asking them to consider labelling them in future and did get a nice email back. So let's hope this is included in future updates. I think the firs

Re: Accessible TV Tuner Software?

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
EyeTV supports digital and analog. On 21 Jul 2010, at 20:12, Doug Lawlor wrote: > Does this program only support analog cable boxes, or does it support digital > cable as well? I haven't had any kind of cable tv in years. > > Doug > > Sent from my iPhone > > On 2

Re: filters in mail

2010-07-21 Thread Chris Moore
Go to the Mailbox menu and create a Smart Mailbox, it will all become clear from there. On 21 Jul 2010, at 18:50, John Lipsey wrote: > Hello, > > I'm new to the list, and am getting a mac tomorrow hopefully. It's in > the mail on its way to my house as we speak. > > My first in a probable serie

Re: introduction and questions about switching to mac

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
You could also consider Nisus Writer Pro as a word processor, and iPal OCR from Humanware is coming to the Mac in September to work in conjunction with their iPal document camera. On 22 Jul 2010, at 04:06, Allison Manzino wrote: > Hi Greg, > > I'm Allison and I'd like to welcome you to the Mac

Re: introduction and questions about switching to mac

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
On the chat side, you can download Adium which will let you connect to MSN, Yahoo, Google, Facebook etc or if you only need GoogleTalk then use the built in iChat program. If you still get stuck with anything you can always install Fusion or use boot camp to run Windows on your Mac. On 22 Jul 2

Re: introduction and questions about switching to mac

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
Yes Adium is accessible and so is Ichat and AOL Instant Messenger, can't speak for other clients On 22 Jul 2010, at 12:34, joseph wrote: > hi > > is abium accessible with voice over? > > best > > Chris Moore wrote: >> On the chat side, you can download Adium w

YouTube to MP3

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
On another thread I know some of you were exploring accessible ways to rip audio from YouTube content. Have you tried: http://www.video2mp3.net/ Chris -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send ema

Re: youtube to mp3 converter

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
Try this site: http://www.video2mp3.net/ Chris On 20 Jul 2010, at 15:29, Chris Blouch wrote: > Nice. That's much easier. > > CB > > annelie robledo wrote: >> >> Thanks this is a really cool trick. By the wash you can use an app called >> mpeg stream clip to extract audio. Will do flv to aac

Re: MacVisionaries disappearing Act

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
It happened to me too this week, I assumed the group was just quiet? On 22 Jul 2010, at 21:41, Eric Caron wrote: > Dear List, > > I'm feeling a little unwanted by Google Groups and MacVisionaries in > particular. On occasion for no reason I can figure out I stop getting > messages from MacVis

Re: [Elgato #PKD-269661]: VoiceOver

2010-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
All, Please see below a reply from the maker's of EyeTV. Regards Chris On 23 Jul 2010, at 00:50, Elgato Systems Technical Support wrote: > Chris, > > Thank you for contacting Elgato Systems. > > I'm happy to answer your question about VoiceOver and EyeTV. > > As of EyeTV 3.4.1, which just c

Re: Labeling buttons in an app

2010-07-24 Thread Chris Moore
You press vo + / - if you ever get stuck then press VO + K for keyboard help, that is what I do if I forget a key stroke. Don't forget to press escape to exit keyboard help though. :) On 24 Jul 2010, at 12:06, Keith Watson wrote: > Hi all, > > I have run across an application that needs to h

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