Re: Voices in new OS.

2022-06-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
seem you made it here after all. On Tue, 21 Jun 2022, mattias wrote: how to remove unwanted voices? Den 2022-06-20 kl. 20:56, skrev Karen Lewellen: Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything,  provided in an environment, that might put me in

Re: Voice Dream Reader for mac and Braille display

2022-06-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Bookshare provides a format called Daisy text. In the zip archive is a .XML file which is the actual text itself. i am not a braille user, but do wonder if you loaded the XML file into something like tables if it could be read that way? Personally I take mine, load them into a browser, save

Re: Voices in new OS.

2022-06-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
alex foice on the mac. The tom voice comes closest to the double/triple voices. On Mon, 20 Jun 2022, Karen Lewellen wrote: Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything, provided in an environment, that might put me in hospital. given even IOS and wi

Re: Voices in new OS.

2022-06-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
many years. I hate the default alex foice on the mac. The tom voice comes closest to the double/triple voices. On Mon, 20 Jun 2022, Karen Lewellen wrote: Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything, provided in an environment, that might put me in

Re: Voice Dream Reader for mac and Braille display

2022-06-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
d you correctly? Andrew On 21 Jun 2022, at 15:39, Karen Lewellen wrote: Bookshare provides a format called Daisy text. In the zip archive is a .XML file which is the actual text itself. i am not a braille user, but do wonder if you loaded the XML file into something like tables if it could b

a question about compact voices.

2022-06-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Going to start a different thread about applications, but one goal at a time. While taking the tutorial I reached the place where voices, pitch rate and inflection can be adjusted. I recall that one can get an alternative to compact voices, enhanced perhaps? Do not recall the process however,

Re: Voice Dream Reader for mac and Braille display

2022-06-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
, but I wish greater confirmation for you. best, Karen On Wed, 22 Jun 2022, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries wrote: Karen, May I ask what Lynx is and what its equivalent for mac is? Andrew On 21 Jun 2022, at 22:25, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Andrew, Certainly. Let me preface

lynx on the mac.

2022-06-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, because I was asked about lynx, I wanted to insure what I provided was current and did not add extra complication. I am sharing data below for the macports project as it was provided. My very swift look find a package even for Monterrey, and an easy install process as well. Lynx is

Re: lynx on the mac.

2022-06-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
' via MacVisionaries wrote: It???s also available as a package in HomeBrew. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on behalf of Karen Lewellen Date: Thursday, 23June, 2022 at 16:00 To: list voiceover Subject: lynx on the mac. Hi folks, because I was asked about lynx, I wanted to insure what I pr

slack and voiceover?

2022-06-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Anyone using slack with voiceover? Just curious, Karen

Re: basic finder question

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
And voiceover works flawlessly in terminal? On Sun, 26 Jun 2022, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: The other option is to run Terminal and use the mv command at the shell prompt. On 22/6/22 14:28, Andrew Leland wrote: Dear Jürgen, Thank you so much for this quick and extremely help

Re: slack and voiceover?

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
down through the messages in a channel and the F6 key will move you to the different parts of the screen such as the side bar and channel list. On Jun 25, 2022, at 9:35 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi all, Anyone using slack with voiceover? Just curious, Karen -- The following information is

likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, One thing I am personally finding I seriously need is basic keyboard typing practice. On my main computers, because I have been using them for so many years, I am a swift typist who is very very very used to keeping my hands on the main keyboard and knowing where I am from a screen

Re: basic finder question

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
general, I do not personally use the tab key much outside of word processing. On Sun, 26 Jun 2022, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: On 26 Jun, 2022, at 19:44, Karen Lewellen wrote: And voiceover works flawlessly in terminal? Well enough, at least, to manipulate

Re: Using the terminal (was Re: basic finder question)

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Cohn On Jun 26, 2022, at 20:35, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: On 26 Jun, 2022, at 20:03, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perhaps I should ask this differently. Can one move from the apple desktop into terminal using voiceover and work equally as well? could I work in progr

Re: Terminal and voiceover

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
terminal available with home-brew that some people says works better with VoiceOver. There is also a way to get EMACSpeak. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Jun 26, 2022, at 19:44, Karen Lewellen wrote: And voiceover works flawlessly in terminal? On Sun, 26 Jun 2022, '

Re: likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
ohn On Jun 26, 2022, at 19:57, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, One thing I am personally finding I seriously need is basic keyboard typing practice. On my main computers, because I have been using them for so many years, I am a swift typist who is very very very used to keeping my hands o

Re: Terminal and voiceover

2022-06-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
reen and so the only output is from the next command I type. That tends to help. On Jun 26, 2022, at 10:55 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Thanks for the warning. I do not use any Linux speech as it is for the same reason this quest for voiceover took so long. Granted I have scores of possible app

Re: likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
, VO Shift D is the Desktop. A lot of default apps are in the Doc, but if not, Open the finder and do a Command shift A. This will bring up the apps folder. You can also use Siri to open apps. On Jun 26, 2022, at 22:18, Karen Lewellen wrote: I am not interested in running the terminal if

Re: likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
to open apps. On Jun 26, 2022, at 22:18, Karen Lewellen wrote: I am not interested in running the terminal if voiceover is not 100% no idea how to even get there. Are applications normally in the docs? Something I read from another voiceover source suggested that vo-d just takes you to the

Re: likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
ah okay then, doing that correctly laughs. On Mon, 27 Jun 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: It’s the first thing on your Doc. Hit enter, on Finder, and you’re good to go.D On Jun 27, 2022, at 21:30, Karen Lewellen wrote: and just to confirm, the command to open the finder? On Mon, 27 Jun 2022

the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
use Siri to open apps. On Jun 26, 2022, at 22:18, Karen Lewellen wrote: I am not interested in running the terminal if voiceover is not 100% no idea how to even get there. Are applications normally in the docs? Something I read from another voiceover source suggested that vo-d just takes you

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
;Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2022 1:49 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Well...apparently I must have missed a detail. going to the dock does not let you type a program name a

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
eover user who uses VO day in day out. If you have sighted helper, yes you can turn VO off. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2022 2:26 PM,

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
off. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 6/28/2022 2:26 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: That is what an apple store is for. My first priority to be

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
does not start until this dialog box is closed. You can re-open the dialog to check the progress of downloads of voices. The Mac will substitute what it thinks is a similar voice if the download for your voice has not completed. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Jun 28, 2022, at 1

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
loads of voices. The Mac will substitute what it thinks is a similar voice if the download for your voice has not completed. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Jun 28, 2022, at 17:26, Karen Lewellen wrote: That is what an apple store is for. My first priority to be honest is ge

Re: likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
and is Vim an apple provided program comparative to textedit? On Tue, 28 Jun 2022, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: Maybe you should run Vim and never have to take your hands away from the main keyboard while editing. On 26/6/22 19:57, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, O

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
, 2022, at 16:49, Karen Lewellen wrote: Well...apparently I must have missed a detail. going to the dock does not let you type a program name at all. It does put you on a list, but as I am still finding or configuring a solidly understandable voice, not all programs are well easy to follow. Again

I may have a better solution first.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
How much has voiceover changed since the last actually available outside of the system users guide? That would be likely high Sierra I believe? If not a great deal then I could do something quite practical, read in my main computer practicing over and over without needing to figure out what i

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

2022-06-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
do some editing, and now I will say "click "click send", if it does not work I will tell you. TopBut essentially the Voice Command Switch to ApplicationName is used to open an application. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Jun 28, 2022, at 21:19, Karen Lewellen

Re: Googlegroups

2022-07-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
Unless this has changed, and it might have given other changes where google groups is concerned, one would subscribe from their mailbox using name of group the plus sign the word subscribe at google groups.com. for example, boogiedown+subscr...@googlegroups.com I hope there is not a googlegro

audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Added that to the subject line, given my own mac experiences have produced quite the exchange. My question is about the film Hamilton, which was originally intended for a theatrical release, later sent to Disney plus, and I am told including audio description, much like the live perf

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
My thoughts as well, with description? On Sun, 10 Jul 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: It is definitely on Disneyplus, but I’m not sure about the Apple platform. On Jul 10, 2022, at 13:21, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, Added that to the subject line, given my own mac experiences have produced

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
thanks, will contact Disney plus Canada, may be worth it to those planning the event to get a short term subscription. Kare On Sun, 10 Jul 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: Yes! On Jul 10, 2022, at 15:23, Karen Lewellen wrote: My thoughts as well, with description? On Sun, 10 Jul 2022

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
the Disney Plus app and very quickly, I heard "Stars Twinkle in a Night Sky ???"The start of the Disney production company animated logo being described Hope this helps! Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Jul 10, 2022, at 14:21, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, Added

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
and it’s audio described, that’s how they would activate DVS. Within the Disneyplus service however, that’s a diferent story. On Jul 10, 2022, at 15:37, Karen Lewellen wrote: I have no idea what equipment they have, but it might. If I follow, if they have access to apple TV, even without a

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
Apple’s platform and it’s audio described, that’s how they would activate DVS. Within the Disneyplus service however, that’s a diferent story. On Jul 10, 2022, at 15:37, Karen Lewellen wrote: I have no idea what equipment they have, but it might. If I follow, if they have access to apple TV, even

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-10 Thread Karen Lewellen
understood, Thanks for all these details, will pass everything along. On Sun, 10 Jul 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: I don’t think you would have any issues on the Mac, but I have never tried it on the Phone. On Jul 10, 2022, at 21:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Herbie, Any idea if apple

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
o record a screen can often be blocked if you???re recording copyrighted content. Later??? Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jul 10, 2022, at 19:55, Karen Lewellen wrote: understo

Re: audio described film question, not for me personally.

2022-07-12 Thread Karen Lewellen
trying to record a screen can often be blocked if you???re recording copyrighted content. Later??? Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jul 10, 2022, at 19:55, Karen Lewellen mailt

Re: Anyone else controlling their Mac with voice?

2022-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Donna, While I cannot speak to your personal setup, I am told, both in documentation, and by apple staff that one can use voiceover commands via the voice control method. it is my own goal, using voice control for some tasks, and voiceover for others. I have no desire to use Siri for this.

paypal revisited.

2022-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, Anyone know, even if via another list, of an accessibility contact for Paypal? Rather tired of being asked by paypal Canada if I have a friend ho can run my computer for me. Because of course a blind person cannot be living on their own. Thanks, Karen

Re: Anyone else controlling their Mac with voice?

2022-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
, instead of saying something natural like new message, or create new message, you say click new message. Personally, I’d prefer a system where you can use more natural speech. Maybe that will happen someday. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2022, at 3:14 PM, Karen Lewellen w

Re: paypal revisited.

2022-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
4:21 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, Anyone know, even if via another list, of an accessibility contact for Paypal? Rather tired of being asked by paypal Canada if I have a friend ho can run my computer for me. Because of course a blind person cannot be living on their own. Thanks,

Re: Anyone else controlling their Mac with voice?

2022-07-15 Thread Karen Lewellen
a Sent from my iPhone On Jul 15, 2022, at 3:24 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi Donna, Are you using a mic on your headphones, or something built into your mac? Glad to know it is doable, if you think about it though, that is what you are told when someone gives you computer instructions. If yo

Re: For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws

2022-07-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
Have just one word for that, Paypal..who clearly is not even training customer service supervisors about access, let alone keeping up with inclusion. Do not get me started on what I faced trying to vote. If someone says, hey we can fix your disabled people problem, trust us, there are companie

Re: For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws

2022-07-17 Thread Karen Lewellen
wrote: Right? PayPal used to be really usable, and now it’s just gone down the tubes so fast, and I unfortunately had no idea, sense I hadn’t used the site in several years due to the onset of Apple Pay, and my no longer working with TheGourmetCupboard. On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:23 PM, Karen

Re: For Blind Internet Users, the Fix Can Be Worse Than the Flaws

2022-07-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
with TheGourmetCupboard. On Jul 17, 2022, at 1:23 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Have just one word for that, Paypal..who clearly is not even training customer service supervisors about access, let alone keeping up with inclusion. Do not get me started on what I faced trying to vote. If someone says, hey w

Re: pdf's that are images

2022-07-21 Thread Karen Lewellen
Lorie, perhaps sending the file to the robobraille free convert service will translate the file into a format you prefer. their site is www.robobraille.org Where a list of file formats is provided. The email is conv...@robobraille.org Where you place the desired format in the subject line. hth,

Re: pdf's that are images

2022-07-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
the document back to you when it has been converted? On Jul 21, 2022, at 9:30 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Lorie, perhaps sending the file to the robobraille free convert service will translate the file into a format you prefer. their site is www.robobraille.org Where a list of file formats is

Re: pdf's that are images

2022-07-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
I am most pleased! The service is frankly amazing...it even converts epubs, and creates mobi files. Kare On Fri, 22 Jul 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: I tried this and it worked great! On Jul 22, 2022, at 3:40 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: yes, if you follow the steps correctly. If it is your

technical specs for apple accessaries?

2022-07-22 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, I bought a pair of apple earpods with the 3.5 wired connector since my macbook pro has this connector..besides I prefer something closer to analog. Anyway,I did not anticipate their seeming to make me dizzy, meaning I should likely check the specifications..only they seem hard to find

Re: technical specs for apple accessaries?

2022-07-23 Thread Karen Lewellen
im Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jul 22, 2022, at 16:58, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, I bought a pair of apple earpods with the 3.5 wired connector since my macbook pro has this

Yamaha piano apps and voiceover?

2022-07-26 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, certainly every piano will be unique, and my sense is that these are likely IOS applications. Still, can anyone confirm if Yamaha tends to insure some screen reader function with their applications? Thanks, kare

Re: Kobo books app for iphone accessibility

2022-08-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
regardless of the solution, this error should be reported to kobo customer service. On Tue, 16 Aug 2022, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I have again tried the Kobo books app for iphone and although I can open a book previously purchased, I don’t know how to move from page

Re: From Mark to the List, Just a General Apple Accessibility Gravity Check-in

2022-08-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, this is a fine post, but I have to point out, based on my current situation, that speaking personally starting as a brand new user seems less effortless than I anticipated. To be sure, I ended up with the machine just above the machine I actually wanted for this new adventure. Not

Re: YouTube premium subscription

2022-08-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
speaking personally? its google, I suggest you email someone, even including their accessibility contact. especially if they have financial information to charge you. It could be hidden in a way your screen reader cannot find, and if the terms say they must hear from you, best not to leave th

Re: Advice needed

2022-08-20 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Kerryann, John, who is on this list, has a terrific site, mac for the blind, which has entire sections of guides by device and usage, including some for the Ipad. Depending on your setup and IOS, you may find many treasures there. Karen On Sat, 20 Aug 2022, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVision

Re: 5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser, Mac World

2022-08-29 Thread Karen Lewellen
and how is Firefox inclusion for Voiceover going? If I were going to add any browser, that would be my choice. On Sun, 28 Aug 2022, M. Taylor wrote: Macworld - Thursday, August 25, 2022 at 3:30 AM 5 reasons to stop using Safari and switch to another Mac browser Safari is the default browser

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-31 Thread Karen Lewellen
what I am wondering about then, as I am seeking a pair myself, is a solid recommendation for non-bluetooth headphones, wired and with good sound quality? still have, and enjoy my standard headphone jack, but hey if there is a wireless pair that fits the above, I will consider them. Karen

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-09-01 Thread Karen Lewellen
haven’t tested but I guess there can be a small difference in wired and bluetooth headsets but most people won’t hear that. /A 1 sep. 2022 kl. 01:03 skrev Karen Lewellen : what I am wondering about then, as I am seeking a pair myself, is a solid recommendation for non-bluetooth headphones

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi there, Regardless of the solution, please consider reporting the barrier to the source as well. Not everyone encountering the issue has a resource to seek help wise. Kare On Mon, 5 Sep 2022, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Is there a way to deal with captchas in Safari?

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
what concerns me about this option is the assumption that *everyone* with a comparative print challenge can automatically find a *someone* to be the non-challenged solution here. If you do not have a smartphone, then what? to be sure, i firmly feel this service is wonderful, for those who can

Re: Captcha recognition

2022-09-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
, AIRA can provide service directly to your PC. No Smart phone needed. Rod On Mon, Sep 5, 2022 at 3:24 PM Karen Lewellen wrote: what concerns me about this option is the assumption that *everyone* with a comparative print challenge can automatically find a *someone* to be the non-challenged

Re: Paypal

2022-10-07 Thread Karen Lewellen
speaking personally? please call and report this, regardless of solution provided. 1-888-221-1161. Please share these moments, otherwise nothing system wide can change. after all, not every impacted user knows of this brilliant list. Karen On Fri, 7 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: I've been tr

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
Actually, paypal is kind of holding the money before giving you full access to it in your account, but still smiles. On Sat, 8 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: no. that's not correct. it is in my paypal account. I get a notification from paypal when somebody sends me money through them. O

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
;ve had that trouble with the app twice now and it used to work. On Oct 8, 2022, at 2:14 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Actually, paypal is kind of holding the money before giving you full access to it in your account, but still smiles. On Sat, 8 Oct 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: no. that&#

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
That sounds most surprising. granted I have been a customer for almost 20 years now, with the sight only becoming impossible to use for various reasons, say in the past two or three. Still, to be charged to get your own money from them makes little sense to me. Just speaking personally of cou

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
is a fee if I want the money available, instantly, but to have the money transferred and available. Next business day is no charge. - Brad - On Oct 8, 2022, at 17:28, Karen Lewellen wrote: That sounds most surprising. granted I have been a customer for almost 20 years now, with the sight only

Re: Paypal

2022-10-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
money. However, it means I don’t have to worry about if the person is using a credit card or whatever. I have the multiple account options and usually go for the free one. On Oct 8, 2022, at 18:43, Karen Lewellen wrote: have enjoyed that experience as well, although next day transfers have

a question about getting movies?

2022-10-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, have been so professionally busy of late that I admit not to have explored this aspect of apple. For the record mid 2012 15 inch retina running Catalina. With the passing of hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane, nuns on the run, etc., Not to mention dame Angela Lansbury. I wish to watch a

Re: a question about getting movies?

2022-10-14 Thread Karen Lewellen
19:49, Karen Lewellen wrote: Hi folks, have been so professionally busy of late that I admit not to have explored this aspect of apple. For the record mid 2012 15 inch retina running Catalina. With the passing of hagrid actor Robbie Coltrane, nuns on the run, etc., Not to mention dame Angela

RE: Updating Mac OS?

2022-10-18 Thread Karen Lewellen
Eileen, Just wondering, especially given what you say below. why is an upgrade truly necessary? Are there things you can no longer do on your mac now that makes changing your operating system needful? I promise I am not being a pain. Its just that I was reading in a media newsletter that, un

Re: for sale: 16 inch I9 MacBook pro and iPad pro third gen with accessories.

2022-10-19 Thread Karen Lewellen
Cameron, Most pleased to learn you are well. Would you like me to share this post with the pro-tools list? Karen On Wed, 19 Oct 2022, Cameron Strife wrote: Hello everybody. The list owner gave me permission to post this to the list. I am selling the below items on their own, or, if you wante

vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
And is there any way to create a list of ones you use often to launch them quickly? Understand that when on the menu bar the last application run is there, but that is not what I mean. Thanks, Karen

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
i...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 5:42 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: And is there any way to create a list of ones you use often to launch them quickly? Understand that when on the menu bar the last application run is there, but that is not what I mean. Thanks, Karen

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
il: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 6:02 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perfect, thanks! On Fri, 28 Oct 2022, E.T. wrote: >    There is no VO command, but the standard macOS command is Command > Q. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Those who make peaceful re

Re: Installing windows on a Mac.

2022-11-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
I was actually about to wonder why, if your workspace is requiring this material, they cannot also pick up a tablet that would give you the access? Kare On Wed, 2 Nov 2022, Jessica Moss wrote: This is a 2017 MacBook I would be attempting this on, and I unfortunately can’t afford anything

Re: Selecting Next line or Previous line?

2022-11-09 Thread Karen Lewellen
Thanks for your questions, am learning allot as well. On Wed, 9 Nov 2022, Mohammad Fazil wrote: Thanks much! I was in TextEdit and I interacted with text but I was unable to select the text. Thanks again, On Nov 9, 2022, at 3:46 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: On 10/11/22 0

Re: Two Voiceover Commands?

2022-11-12 Thread Karen Lewellen
It is worth noting that some editions of os X only have an on-line user guide...quite unfortunate if you want to learn without making mistakes. I believe Apple returned to providing self-contained user guides with big shore. There is not one for Catalina though. On Sat, 12 Nov 2022, 'E.T.'

Re: Safari on my Mac

2022-12-03 Thread Karen Lewellen
Can add an example too, but unsure how you would test it. the Disney plus website would not let a friend stream there, just sitting. Ended up putting chrome, which i intend removing, on my computer so I could stream Sir. Elton's last concert. On Sat, 3 Dec 2022, Lorie McCloud wrote: ???www

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
may I ask how much this data connects with Catalina? Finding it personally frustrating, and would welcome a solid outside of the system itself resource. Or better still an in person teacher whom I am happy to pay. On Thu, 8 Dec 2022, Janet Ingber wrote: Hi Devin, My book about the Mac

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
: I might be able to give you some old training material regarding Catalina, but most things are the same. Messages and calendar are vastly different, and mail has some minor changes and you may have a slightly different look with System preferences. On Dec 8, 2022, at 15:36, Karen Lewellen

Re: New to MacBook. Seeking advice on strategies for developing competence.

2022-12-08 Thread Karen Lewellen
/8ncda1k5dqhsg9b/AABTfPHDETm_BIJNX3maZf9ka?dl=1 The first few at least have some transcripts as well. I do still have a Mac running that OS and I will be able to answer questions. On Dec 8, 2022, at 15:55, Karen Lewellen wrote: That is fine, so Long as they are correct, and in a file form. Its interesting

Re: How to stop always being asked for the password

2022-12-11 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi Max, its location may differ depending on what you are using. still there is an option in system preferences general privacy and security. It allows you to turn off the password request. While I respect it may be understandable security to some, I agree that for others, it can be quite the c

RE: R.I.P Tim Kilburn

2022-12-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
Oh my...there are no words. Knew Tim and his family going back decades now. such a Canadian class act, humble in his brilliance. enjoyed one of those magically romantic unions with his wife. I am quite quite..well. On Fri, 16 Dec 2022, Fazil M. wrote: Oh, I am stumped and shocked, I wis

certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi folks, the Subject line was a part of Tim's signature. Anyone know to what this refers? thanks, Karen

Re: certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
certified by whom, as in is there a directory of other likewise certified apple teachers? I realize I walked right into that, but still laughs. On Fri, 30 Dec 2022, Herbie Allen wrote: I am thinking it means he was a certified Apple teacher. On Dec 30, 2022, at 13:30, Karen Lewellen

Re: certified apple teacher?

2022-12-30 Thread Karen Lewellen
, it’s not on VoiceOver specifically but the Mac as a whole operating system right down to its nuts and bults. On Dec 30, 2022, at 20:15, Karen Lewellen wrote: certified by whom, as in is there a directory of other likewise certified apple teachers? I realize I walked right into that, but still

Re: Anyone Having a Problem with Nightowl?

2023-01-16 Thread Karen Lewellen
may be worth sharing that Musk removed Twitter's department working on accessibility, when firing staff a few weeks back. On Mon, 16 Jan 2023, bbsshawn via MacVisionaries wrote: Hey guys. Well for what it's worth, it seems like this was an internal decision to end support for third party Tw

Robobraille will convert files to mp3.

2023-01-24 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi all, Sharing this because, more than once, someone has asked for a Wyo to convert a file, text pdf or whatever, into the mp3 format. It seems robobraille can do this, in several languages. even create Daisy files. rather than short change the details, may I suggest visiting www.robobraill

Re: Accessibility on Mac OS with VoiceOver

2023-01-25 Thread Karen Lewellen
Hi, just popping in here based on this specific comment. The issues with Salesforce and google docs, like Herb just noted are not the fault of the Mac. they instead are the fault of accessibility factors being ignored at both companies. Really insure the progressive enhancement design prac

Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
Its official, see the article below. #TechCrunch ? Feed TechCrunch ? Comments Feed TechCrunch ? Twitter officially bans third-party clients after cutting off prominent devs Comments Feed alternate alternate alternate Twitter officially bans third-party clients after cutting off prominent

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-27 Thread Karen Lewellen
The policy change is dated for 27 Jan, that means anything working today, will not be working for long. On Fri, 27 Jan 2023, Herbie Allen wrote: It’s been that way for a week. Some things are still working though like Tweesecake and TWBlue. On Jan 27, 2023, at 11:06, Karen Lewellen

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
27, 2023, at 23:50, Karen Lewellen wrote: The policy change is dated for 27 Jan, that means anything working today, will not be working for long. On Fri, 27 Jan 2023, Herbie Allen wrote: It’s been that way for a week. Some things are still working though like Tweesecake and TWBlue. On

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
for access to Twitters API. All you can do is enjoy your third-party ap while it works. On Jan 28, 2023, at 15:08, Karen Lewellen wrote: Did you read the article? The difference here is that now it is an *official* part of developer policy, instead of Twitter leading up to the change. On Sa

Re: Twitter bands third party apps.

2023-01-28 Thread Karen Lewellen
paid for access to Twitters API. All you can do is enjoy your third-party ap while it works. On Jan 28, 2023, at 15:08, Karen Lewellen wrote: Did you read the article? The difference here is that now it is an *official* part of developer policy, instead of Twitter leading up to the change.

Has anyone successfully reached.

2023-02-02 Thread Karen Lewellen
either the Linkedin accessibility help desk, or the Microsoft one via phone lately? be my eyes is firmly not an option here, with that being referenced for Linkedin. It is possible I have the wrong Microsoft number, it references accessibility, but does not reach a human. Thanks, Kare

Re: Web site compatibility issues with Safari?

2023-02-05 Thread Karen Lewellen
What is the latest on Firefox and voiceover? For me personally, I dislike the idea of chrome on my machine, although someone did add it after safari failed with a task. On Sun, 5 Feb 2023, Brandon Olivares wrote: Safari???s been dicey for me too, but I don???t like Chrome enough to switch

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