New member with a timezone question

2011-06-19 Thread Naama Shang
Hello, My name is Naama and I currently live in Israel. I have just received my very first mac a few hours ago -- it is a new iMac. I have gone through the out of box experience successfully, and I am noticing that my timezone is not set properly. I did not get an option to set my timezone, even

Re: New member with a timezone question

2011-06-19 Thread Naama Shang
ke sure to have the Set Time Zone Automatically button to Off. This should do the trick for you. Later... On 2011-06-19, at 7:12 AM, Naama Shang wrote: > Naama Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisio

Bootcamping with windows xp

2011-06-22 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, Just wanting to give everyone a heads up, that the new iMacs will not bootcamp with xp. I have tried, and it refused to do it. An article that has been posted yesterday suggests that mid 2011 iMacs stopped supporting xp, and I do wish I knew that before attempting... I've tried putting in in

Re: Bootcamping with windows xp

2011-06-22 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, I think some mac books still support it, depends what vintage they are. Naama - Original Message - From: "Shannon Dyer" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 7:04 PM Subject: Re: Bootcamping with windows xp How very strange! I acquired a MacBook about two weeks ago, and, just this pa

Re: Fusion and switching between operating systems

2011-06-22 Thread Naama Shang
Hello Jeff, This is exactly the issue I was having, and it was very frustrating. Also, neither system was particularly stable. That's why I decided to blow away the virtual machine for now. Naama - Original Message - From: "Jeff Bishop" To: Sent: Wednesday, June 22, 2011 11:05 PM Subj

Focus blue Braille display not working properly on iMac

2011-06-23 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, I have just connected my Focus 40 blue Braille display to my iMac via USB and I am getting no Braille. I can control the iMac from the display and of course, Voice Over recognised the display, but I still get no Braille. I have tried pressing the right routing button, as was once suggested by

Re: Focus blue Braille display not working properly on iMac

2011-06-23 Thread Naama Shang
it be a power issue? Have you tried plugging the display into a > powered USB hub and then into the mac? > > Best, > > Erik Burggraaf > User support consultant, > Now posting occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, > 1-888-255-5194 > http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > &g

Re: Bootcamping with windows xp

2011-06-23 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, Mine dint' even mention xp, and the disk did have sp2, so I think it's a vitage issue. Naama On 23 Jun 2011, at 17:33, Shannon Dyer wrote: > It did mention XP. However, it did say that it needed to be XP with service > pack 2 or later. So, just the XP disk alone won't work. Because I don't n

Re: Fusion and switching between operating systems

2011-06-23 Thread Naama Shang
Hey Jeff, Do let me know if that works well. Cheers, Naama On 23 Jun 2011, at 18:28, Jeff Bishop wrote: > Wow, thank you. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Hai Nguyen Ly > Sent: Thursday, June 23, 2011 8:

Re: Focus blue Braille display not working properly on iMac

2011-06-24 Thread Naama Shang
ing occasionally on twitter at eburggraaf, > 1-888-255-5194 > http://www.erik-burggraaf.com > > On 2011-06-23, at 2:19 PM, Naama Shang wrote: > >> Hi there, >> Don't think so ,as it was working fine on pc. Also, pacmate braille display >> works fine, but `i pre

Re: average ram for a blind user?

2011-06-25 Thread Naama Shang
I upgraded my iMac to 8gigs of ram and I am not sorry in the learst. Ram, compared to other things,is relatively inexpensive, and the results are well worth it. Naama On 25 Jun 2011, at 08:48, CJ Daniel wrote: > Kliff, > > I was a programmer for years, starting back in the mid-80's. I got my fi

Re: average ram for a blind user?

2011-06-25 Thread Naama Shang
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Re: average ram for a blind user?

2011-06-25 Thread Naama Shang
com > e-mail: - serv...@talknav.com > Phone: - +44 844 999 4199 > > > > On 25 Jun 2011, at 17:39, Naama Shang wrote: > > Hi, > I do quite a bit on my machine, especially in audio. I am learning the macand > plan to do all my audio work on it. > Naama > O

Re: question about apple mail

2011-06-29 Thread Naama Shang
Yes, it is possible, and it even actually knows the g mail server, but it sets it up as IMap by default, so if you want pop3, you need to change it, and accept eh certificate. Naama On 29 Jun 2011, at 23:22, Missy Hoppe wrote: > Hello again, all! I'm wondering if it's possible to set up apple ma

Re: Using night aul.

2011-07-01 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, The best way to do this is to go to the edit field on the left side, and type follw and the twitter ID of the person, without the @ sign. It *usually* works. Naama On 1 Jul 2011, at 02:13, Nektarios Mallas wrote: > Hello. > I am new to twitter in general and I am sure I am missing something,

Re: how to view list of direct messages in YoruFukurou

2011-07-06 Thread Naama Shang
You can also do command, shift right and left arrows, it works for me, at least. Cheers, Naama On 6 Jul 2011, at 20:52, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > command tab? I don't think so. To view your DM's, you need tp press command > shift left or right bracket to switch between your timeline ment

Re: how to view list of direct messages in YoruFukurou

2011-07-06 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, It's absolutely my favourite client, and very powerful, in my opinion -- I've never used anything quite as great as yorufukurou for twitter. At any rate, if you look at the menus, there is a keyboard command by every single action. I'd just read the menus, and learn the commands. Cheers, Naam

Re: Looking for the most accessible twitter client

2011-07-07 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, I actually tried it before Yorufukurou and found it extremely hard to use, so personally I vote Yorufukurou. Naama On 7 Jul 2011, at 19:50, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > I think syrinx is the easiest to use for a newby. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, & AIM: rw

Re: Scrolling a PM40 display

2011-07-10 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, Yes, I prefer this too, but unfortunately, that does not work witht he mac. Believe me, I wish it did. For some reason, voice over does not allow to map those keys to this action. Naama On 11 Jul 2011, at 05:01, John Sanfilippo wrote: > Hi, > > I'm not sure this will work with the mac as I h

Re: gmail on my macbook

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, Yes, it is possible to use pop3 with g mail, I do it. You need to change the port number in the incoming server to 995, and you need to accept the certificate that pops up. Let me know if you need further instructions. Naama On 11 Jul 2011, at 18:01, craig J Dunlop wrote: > vI have 2 question

Re: gmail on my macbook

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
ort number? > thanks > > On Jul 11, 2011, at 10:31 AM, Naama Shang wrote: > >> Hi, >> Yes, it is possible to use pop3 with g mail, I do it. >> You need to change the port number in the incoming server to 995, and you >> need to accept the certificate that pops

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, I trust my mac to do absolutely everything, except for broadcasting. If I didn't need my pc to broadcast, I would not use windows any longer, not in fusion, bootcamp or anything. I am not a huge fan of adium, but it works, so even messaging is ok. Naama On 11 Jul 2011, at 18:45, Shannon Dyer

Re: gmail on my macbook

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
ing, why would someone want to use pop over imap? Especially if > they are checking mail on multiple devices. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, & AIM: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > > > On Jul 11, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Naama Shan

Re: gmail on my macbook

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
pop over imap? Especially if > they are checking mail on multiple devices. > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, & AIM: rwalker296 > www.mobileaccess.org > > > > On Jul 11, 2011, at 11:31 AM, Naama Shang wrote: > >> Hi, >> Yes,

Re: using a mac full time?

2011-07-11 Thread Naama Shang
that's just it, haven't found a good alternative I wish I did. On 11 Jul 2011, at 19:21, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: > If you don't like Adium, what then do! you prefer, if you don't mind me > asking? > > Chris. > > ----- Original Message - From

Joining a call to aa conference on skype?

2011-07-12 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, Is there an easy way to answer and join an incoming call to a conference on skype? Also, is there a way to invite someone to conference? We can't seem to find a way to do it. Thanks, Naama -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. T

Re: [Bulk] Joining a call to aa conference on skype?

2011-07-13 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, There must be a way, if you can do it under windows, you must be able to do it under mac. Naama On 13 Jul 2011, at 12:56, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > Yes it will. As far as i know, there's no way to join an incoming call to a > conference that you are in, which is a PITA in my opinnion. If anyo

Re: yorufukurou question

2011-07-17 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, It sounds good to me too, but he drawer concept baffels me and I can't figure it out. Any tips, anyone? Naama On 17 Jul 2011, at 22:12, Shannon Dyer wrote: > Wow! This sounds much better than how I've been doing it. Thanks so much for > sharing this. I honestly think it will end up being muc

Re: yorufukurou question

2011-07-19 Thread Naama Shang
I've seen this happen if you have quick nav turned on. If you have it on, you need to turn it off before doing this. Naama On 19 Jul 2011, at 13:57, Richard Ring wrote: > Thanks for your help! It worked this time. I guess I didn't understand the > power of go to user. Now, for a final problem. W

Disappearing apps?

2011-07-23 Thread Naama Shang
Hi all, I've noticed that when I start an app in Lion it kind of disappears after a few second, and I have to go to the doc to get it back. Any idea why this is happening and how to keep apps that I'm working on open so that I can command tab between them? Thanks, Naama -- You received this me

Re: Disappearing apps?

2011-07-23 Thread Naama Shang
gt; please? What happens when you command-tab for instance? ARe you told > anything about them closing? Have you tried repeated command-tabbing to se > what happens? > Sorry I can't be more helpful, but this is genuinely very odd. > Best, > Zack. > On Jul 23, 2011, at 7

Tips about using sendspace?

2011-07-24 Thread Naama Shang
Hi everyone, Has anyone had any luck using the send space wizard on hte mac? I downloaded and installed it, but for some reason could not work with it. I even had trouble logging in, because of the interface. Any suggestions or ideas? Thanks, Naama -- You received this message because you are su

Re: Tips about using sendspace?

2011-07-24 Thread Naama Shang
ve it's in the Options menu. This sort of thing isn't to be encouraged, > but it's better than no acces at all. I hope this helps a bit, though I > haven't used he wizard all that much myself. > Best, > Zack. > On Jul 24, 2011, at 4:11 PM, Naama Shang wrote: >

Re: YoruFukurou Tweet Reply Help.

2011-07-26 Thread Naama Shang
If you have quick nav on, turn it off, and it should work Good luck, Naama On 26 Jul 2011, at 01:06, Emilio Hernandez wrote: > Hello ladies and germs, > > I am writing because I am having somewhat of a minor issue I hope I can have > help with. When desiring to reply to a tweet someone has made

Re: Why use a TrackPad?

2011-07-26 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, How is the track pad useful on the web? Does it let you read smaller chunks of text? I find that sometimes voice over reads chunks that are too big, especially if I want to read by line. I hate to ask it this way, because I don't wanto to compare voice over to anything else, but would the tr

Re: Why use a TrackPad?

2011-07-26 Thread Naama Shang
I can tell you that numpad commandor is truly wonderful, and I am so glad I invested in a full keyboard. I know it's not that practical for mac book users so much, but if you're going to have an external device, you may want to consider it. Thanks, Naama On 26 Jul 2011, at 10:12, Missy Hoppe wrot

News of iMac users

2011-07-27 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, A friend just sent this to me, anyone who bought in iMac in the last 3 months may want to read: http://arstechnica.com/apple/news/2011/07/apple-recalling-replacing-1tb-hard-drives-in-some-2011-imacs.ars -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisio

Anyone having the follwing issues with safari and mail?

2011-07-31 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, I have noticed the following issues since upgrading to lion: 1. Safari -- If I start interacting with html content, I can VO for a few lines, and then VO would lag and restart itself, and I'd be placed at top of page again. Any suggestions, please? 2. Mail - I am not seeing duplicates. For

Re: Anyone having the follwing issues with safari and mail?

2011-07-31 Thread Naama Shang
ion view in Mail? If so, your messages are probably > being grouped. > > Which website causes VO to crash? > > Have you ran disk utility and repaired permissions since upgrading to Lion? > On 31 Jul 2011, at 11:15, Naama Shang wrote: > >> Hi, >> I have notice

Re: [Bulk] Re: seems that Drop Box is now utterly useless with Voice Over.

2011-08-02 Thread Naama Shang
Hi, The beta version will have the context menu back. Naama On 2 Aug 2011, at 22:17, Ray Foret Jr wrote: > Are you using Lion? IF so, how do you access the Drop Box submenu now? I > can no longer be done via the short cut menu. I thought perhaps I might find > it in the sidebar or tool bar; b

Re: Phantom Messages in Mail?

2011-08-08 Thread Naama Shang
I have a very similar thing. The message count says there are messages, but I can'tsee them. This is since upgrading to Lion. On 8 Aug 2011, at 16:26, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, all. > > Anyone else had this experience? After I've deleted my messages, I have one > or two left that I thought I'

Re: Adium And Events

2011-08-09 Thread Naama Shang
Hi I am not sure I am understanding you correctly, but I managed to have a different system default voice in Lion. I have Fiona as my system voice, and I used to have Tessa as an activity voice for adium. Now I still have Fiona, but switched back to Alex for VO. Naama On 9 Aug 2011, at 14:07, er