Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

2024-11-22 Thread Dave Carlson
Okay, I found Davecarlson/Virtual Machines and deleted the x64 version. Does that sound correct? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Nov 22, 2024, at 2:50 AM, Janina Sajka wrote: Dave Carlson writes: > ... > Here???s my question: Ho

Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

2024-11-21 Thread Dave Carlson
No, not yet. I’ve had other urgent issues to tackle. Eventually I will get to it. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Nov 20, 2024, at 4:34 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: Did you get the VM setup? > On Nov 16, 2024, at 5

Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

2024-11-21 Thread Dave Carlson
Windows from VMWare? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Nov 18, 2024, at 5:35 AM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, This can be done without sighted assistance. First, did you create a new virtual machine and choose windows. before

Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

2024-11-22 Thread Dave Carlson
don’t want to take this step without advice. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Nov 22, 2024, at 6:41 AM, Janina Sajka wrote: Yes, I think you got it done. Be sure to check for any hidden files in that folder, though. Off the top of my head I&#

Re: Dropbox for the Mac?

2024-12-21 Thread Dave Carlson
Perhaps you need to give Dropbox permission to access your drive? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Dec 21, 2024, at 8:43 PM, Maurice A. mines wrote: No! Maurice Mines. > On Dec 22, 2024, at 04:42, Herbie Allen wrote: > > Is i

Re: Possible solution Calendar in Sequoia

2025-01-10 Thread Dave Carlson
I have mine already set that way. Wonder if there is another setting you have that is different. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jan 10, 2025, at 11:58 AM, Jürgen Fleger wrote: Set VO to ignore mouse cursor. Since I changed this setting

Re: Audio Hubs

2025-01-18 Thread Dave Carlson
Might be able to find a small mixer that would do the job nicely, and allow you to pre-adjust the volume levels if they are different. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jan 18, 2025, at 6:48 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wro

Re: SIRI Voice Rate on Mac

2025-01-05 Thread Dave Carlson
Is this for the SIRI response voice when I ask SIRI to do something? I’m not asking about how to change the speaking rate for Voiceover. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jan 5, 2025, at 7:44 AM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: There are options in

Re: SIRI Voice Rate on Mac

2025-01-05 Thread Dave Carlson
I poked, and found nothing except the type of voice and language. Nothing about speech rate. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jan 5, 2025, at 8:35 AM, Bradford Snyder wrote: Like on the iPhone, go to Apple Intelligence & Siri, and

SIRI Voice Rate on Mac

2025-01-05 Thread Dave Carlson
I use SIRI on my Mac occasionally and notice that he/she speaks quite slowly, especially compared to on my iPhone. Where can I set the speaking rate when I use SIRI. on the Mac? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information

Re: Native Calendar App w/ Sequoia OS

2025-01-09 Thread Dave Carlson
Recommend sending a message to Apple Accessibility. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jan 9, 2025, at 8:23 AM, Brett Campbell wrote: I’m having the same experience. I’m glad you said something, I thought something was wrong with my Mac

Native Calendar App w/ Sequoia OS

2025-01-09 Thread Dave Carlson
? Experiences? Resolutions? All appreciated. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- 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

Re: Voiceover Trouble

2025-02-12 Thread Dave Carlson
Um, that’s actually a three finger double tap. Triple is for the screen curtain. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Feb 12, 2025, at 8:48 PM, Joseph Hudson wrote: Do the three finger triple tap to turn on speech. And see if that fixes the

Re: Accessible Games Sites

2025-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Thanks! Went to the RSGames sites, and downloaded the Mac Client. But Sequoia will not let me install/run it. Having problems with the privacy and settings interface and xelecting the open anyway button. Any ideas? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and

Accessible Games Sites

2025-02-14 Thread Dave Carlson
I’m looking for sites that have games that are accessible to the blind and visually-impaired. Any suggestions? Thanks! Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list

Google Docs on the Mac?

2025-02-13 Thread Dave Carlson
Just got an email with a Google Docs attachment. I can’t figure out how to get to the document itself so I can read it. Is there a place to go for some keyboard shortcut help using voiceover? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer -- The

Re: What Happened to Bar Code Scanning In Seeing A.I. App?

2025-02-15 Thread Dave Carlson
Seems to me that the barcode scanning feature was not working well. Perhaps they are looking at ways to improve the database. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Feb 15, 2025, at 3:26 PM, 'Eileen Scrivani ' via MacVisionaries

Re: What Happened to Bar Code Scanning In Seeing A.I. App?

2025-02-15 Thread Dave Carlson
Oh, yes. Of course, when you’re looking for the word barcode, you probably don’t see the word product. Good catch. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Feb 15, 2025, at 4:48 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Look again Products

Re: What Happened to Bar Code Scanning In Seeing A.I. App?

2025-02-16 Thread Dave Carlson
Aileen, do you not also have currency? Are you using an iPhone outside the United States? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Feb 16, 2025, at 3:50 PM, 'Eileen Scrivani ' via MacVisionaries wrote: ET, Of course that is what

Forced reload of Sequoia on my Mac this morning

2025-03-15 Thread Dave Carlson
. Almost like I had requested a restore of my Mac, which I had not done. Is this very unusual, or has anyone seen this type of behavior before? I am currently reinstalling Sequoia, which is taking a long time but I guess I have to wait. Thanks for any help. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar

Re: Shopping Amazon

2025-04-09 Thread Dave Carlson
It’s changed recently. I presume you’re using the Amazon app. Select the “My Amazon” tab at the bottom and then drag up the left side of the screen, and you should fall on the Orders heading pretty quicly. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On

Re: Iphone settings question

2025-04-30 Thread Dave Carlson
Yes, that’s completely different from asking someone over a phone line to help you cross a street safely. The legal implications are astounding.Dave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn Apr 30, 2025, at 4:57 AM, 'Andy Logue' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi Dave. I s

Re: Shopping Amazon Information

2025-04-13 Thread Dave Carlson
spreadsheet formatted file. It’s pretty neat, cause I use it when I’m doing my taxes. Again look for history it may not be under your Amazon. It might be found if you click on account which is near your name. Good luck. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician

Re: Mail on the latest Sequoia update.

2025-04-23 Thread Dave Carlson
Jessica, What update number was that? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Apr 23, 2025, at 3:53 PM, Jessica Moss wrote: I’m not sure what’s happened after I recently updated my Mac, but now both my personal and work e-mail have the word

Re: Iphone settings question

2025-04-29 Thread Dave Carlson
Andy,I’m not sure that you will be able to have someone help you cross a street with a IRA. There is a disclaimer. I believe that says they cannot do that for you. Likely a legal issue for liability.Dave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn Apr 29, 2025, at 7:42 A

Re: Mac and Vocaster 2 with TRRS cable and MacBook speakers

2025-03-12 Thread Dave Carlson
Is there a list where I can get good advice on using Reaper on the Mac with the Vocaster? I’m possibly overhauling my old audio DAW. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Mar 12, 2025, at 4:53 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionari

Re: Vocaster II

2025-03-12 Thread Dave Carlson
It is. Focusrite makes it. Compatible with any software. About US $140 on Amazon. Geared toward podcasting studio, but looks like it is good for general acceptance of audio input via mics, computer, phone, etc. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and

Re: Mapping the option and command keys on a Mac keyboard

2025-02-25 Thread Dave Carlson
Commands category.Here you will find a check box that will allow you to disable the trackpad.HTH. - Brad - On Feb 25, 2025, at 14:36, Dave Carlson wrote:Michael,Thanks very much. It would’ve taken me an hour to find all that. By the way, on my newer M3 Mac is it possible to disable the touchpad

Re: Mapping the option and command keys on a Mac keyboard

2025-02-25 Thread Dave Carlson
LLCI work remotely and may respond outside typical business hours.P: +1-458-666-3342E: michael@payown.mediaUnmute PodcastOn Feb 25, 2025, at 12:00 PM, Dave Carlson wrote:I truly have a keyboard connected to my MacBook Pro laptop. However, I am working now and occasionally need to have the laptop wi

Mapping the option and command keys on a Mac keyboard

2025-02-25 Thread Dave Carlson
to where I go in the system, setting or voiceover to reap the option and command keys? I recall that you could also map the control key in that same dialogue. Thank you. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician -- The following information is important for all

Re: Proud owner of a new M4 MBA

2025-05-13 Thread Dave Carlson
Donna, Yes especially tight if you are using those USB C to A adapters. REally tight. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On May 13, 2025, at 7:31 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Agree about the trackpad. The other th

Re: Backup Disk for my Mac

2025-05-16 Thread Dave Carlson
4Tb Lacie driveDave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn May 16, 2025, at 5:45 PM, N2KPV wrote:Hi All, I just upgraded to a new Mac a few months ago  . I have been using a G-Drive for an external bacup disk  . It is a few years old and I think it is starting to

Re: Backing up new MBA

2025-05-20 Thread Dave Carlson
I don’t think so. It uses the name of the machine for the file name. You would have to name your new machine, the exact same name at the old one, and then maybe be able to use that same back up. But even then, I’m not sure. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and

Re: TextEdit for iPad

2025-06-20 Thread Dave Carlson
Isn’t there a way that you can lock the voiceover cursor to always follow the text cursor?Dave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn Jun 20, 2025, at 12:30 PM, Bradford Snyder wrote:This is actually normal VoiceOver behavior, and not a bug.When you open a text do

Re: Keyboard Shortcuts

2025-06-17 Thread Dave Carlson
I find a shortcut app to be extremely, extremely difficult to use. I tried it a couple times, and I just give up. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Jun 17, 2025, at 9:05 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Ok I am looking at the Sho

Re: Keyboard Shortcuts

2025-06-17 Thread Dave Carlson
first step. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Jun 17, 2025, at 10:17 AM, E.T. wrote: Dave, Bummer. I will have to send Apple feedback on this. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... Save the earth. It's the only planet with chocolate! My e-Mail

Re: macOS 26

2025-06-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Not necessary to purchase. Upgrades are free. You decide. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Jun 14, 2025, at 11:41 AM, Lorie McCloud wrote: I’ve missed a few things here. is Mac OS 26 the os that’s going to come after Sequoia? what if you don’t

Re: macOS 26

2025-06-14 Thread Dave Carlson
Who told you that Mac OS 26 would not work with voiceover? All the reviews I read vis-a-vis voiceover were positive, or at the very least, neutral. No one announced a catastrophie. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jun 14, 2025, at 5:34 AM

Re: macOS 26

2025-06-14 Thread Dave Carlson
It will be called Tahoe. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Jun 14, 2025, at 1:16 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: somebody said something about purchase so I thought I was missing something. so it’s just a normal upgrade without a name? > On Jun 14, 2

Re: PayPal: Sending Money with iOS app

2025-06-08 Thread Dave Carlson
Pete, I find it necessary to turn the screen recognition on when I’m in the area to enter the dollar amount. Then I turn off screen recognition when I completed that part of a transaction. Maybe that will help.Dave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn Jun 8, 2025,

Re: I cannot find Seri (should be SIRI) within settings

2025-07-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Apple Intelligence depends on the model of the device. It is not available simply because of iOS 18.5. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jul 3, 2025, at 7:02 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Interesting. I did see that

Re: I cannot find Seri (should be SIRI) within settings

2025-07-03 Thread Dave Carlson
. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jul 3, 2025, at 7:48 AM, E.T. wrote: also interesting for I had seen that in settings before. iPhone 15 plus. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... Reality.sys corrupted. Universe halted. Reboot(Y/N) ? M

Re: Siri found guys

2025-07-03 Thread Dave Carlson
Were you not able to find it because you were spelling it? SERI instead of SIRI? I just don’t understand why you wouldn’t hear it spoken to you when you swiped through the settings.Dave CarlsonWoodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and MusicianOn Jul 3, 2025, at 9:42 AM, 'Andy Logue' via

Re: Ipad No talking

2025-07-21 Thread Dave Carlson
three-finger double tap. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jul 21, 2025, at 6:55 AM, Kerryann F. Ifill wrote: hi guys, I hope someone can offer some advice. My ipad won't speak though voiceover is enabled and other sounds are comin

Excel Verbosity is Driving Me Crazy

2025-07-23 Thread Dave Carlson
I’m doing quite a bit of spreadsheet work with Excel on my Mac. I’ve always hated that when I move from one cell to the next, it reads the coordinates in addition to the cell contents. Anyone know how to shut that off? I know it can be done in JAWS, but this is Voiceover. Dave Carlson

Re: Excel Verbosity is Driving Me Crazy

2025-07-24 Thread Dave Carlson
Yes, and it seems that settings in Excel itself do not offer a solution. Drat. Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Musician, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Jul 24, 2025, at 6:21 AM, Phil Halton wrote: I’ve never been able to find a way to shut off cell coordinate announcement in

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