RE: wi-fi calling

2021-09-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
You have to enable WiFi calling on your phone. Then, when you make a call it uses your WiFi signal unless you lose Wifi. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Lorie McCloud Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 8:15 PM To: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sub

RE: sim card

2021-09-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I always get sighted help, but I've heard that some companies let you have virtual Sim Cards. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Sarah Massengale Sent: Monday, September 27, 2021 8:20 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: sim card Perso

RE: sim card

2021-09-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
oodin' via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: sim card now a virtual sim card is somerhing I've never heard of. I don't think Spectrum has those but if mine doesn't come in the mail pretty soon I'll ask. > On Sep 27, 2021, at 7:20 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I alway

RE: wi-fi calling

2021-09-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
it? > On Sep 27, 2021, at 7:19 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > You have to enable WiFi calling on your phone. > Then, when you make a call it uses your WiFi signal unless you lose Wifi. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Beha

RE: sim card

2021-09-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
lto:lorice...@gmail.com> > wrote: now a virtual sim card is somerhing I've never heard of. I don't think Spectrum has those but if mine doesn't come in the mail pretty soon I'll ask. On Sep 27, 2021, at 7:20 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote

RE: sim card

2021-09-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
ot the same deal you did. couldn't pass it up. On Sep 28, 2021, at 6:40 AM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Does Spectrum offer a virtual Sim Card? I had to get a sim Card sent to me once I provided my eimi number or something like that. I have Spectrum

RE: sim card

2021-09-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Tuesday, September 28, 2021 6:40 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: sim card Does Spectrum offer a virtual Sim Card? I had to get a sim Card sent to me once I provided my eimi number or so

RE: IPhone SE 2020 (2nd generation)

2021-09-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I hope that the next iPhone has Face ID and Touch IDA. From: 'Shawn Krasniuk' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, September 29, 2021 1:07 AM To: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries Subject: Re: IPhone SE 2020 (2nd generation) Hey Dave. I'm finally able to send a reply to your message from

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Thanks for sharing this article. I have mixed views on this . On the one hand, I think it is important to learn Apple's native user interface, but on the other hand it is very frustrating to lose Siri features that people depend on. Does the removal of certain Siri features impact sighted users a

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
ng to get that far. Even simple tasks such as learning the concept of singgle and double tapping is a major learning curve for a lot of this demographic . Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2021, at 7:59 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks for sharing this article. > I have mi

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
for a demographic that need them. I really enjoy this discussion. Best, Doug Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2021, at 8:50 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I appreciate your perspective, and I prefer to use a keyboard over touch > screen when I can. > The population of peop

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
or privacy reasons. If that’s the case for his clients, your solution would not work. Donna > On Sep 30, 2021, at 9:55 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I understand where you are coming from, but would it be possible to use the > double tap feature to open up something like Alexa or t

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
phone. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 30, 2021, at 11:08 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Well, until IOS15 Siri had to go to the cloud to get info so I believe > privacy compromises were made there to. > I wonder if the ability to use Siri offline means that certain features were &g

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-09-30 Thread Rebecca Skipper
emove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users True, but personally, I’d much rather my data be in Apple’s cloud than in Amazon’s or Google’s. ;) Cheers, Donna > On Sep 30, 2021, at 10:08 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Well, until IOS15 Siri had to go

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-10-03 Thread Rebecca Skipper
lternative client with Siri. Kinda like how when you ask SIRI to play "All Star" it asks which app should I use. Perhaps VoiceMail / last call will work that way too. Just conjecture. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Sep 30, 2021, at 11

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-10-03 Thread Rebecca Skipper
10/3/21, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > I hope you are right, but if so, then the iPhone would be less > accessible to people new to smart phones. > > My respect for Apple’s commitment to accessibility has been tarnished > by these changes because accessibility goes beyond blindness. >

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-10-03 Thread Rebecca Skipper
s no, even if it means that the iPhone isn’t for everyone. After all, most devices aren’t for everyone. Cheers, Donna On Oct 3, 2021, at 11:43 AM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: I hope you are right, but if so, then the iPhone would be less accessible t

RE: Recent Siri Changes Remove Call, Email, and Voicemail Features Used by Low Vision and Blind Users

2021-10-03 Thread Rebecca Skipper
at 2:09 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Well, I do not see why we can’t keep siri features. Customizations are not h it to me if we can’t have a reliable experience with apps and services. I’m waiting until 15.1. I don’t want to risk wallet crashing or hav

Windows 365

2021-10-11 Thread Rebecca Skipper
It is my understanding that you can runs Windows 365 on a mac because Windows works in the browser, but it is for businesses only. https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-365/business/compare-plans-pricing -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. I

Windows 365 Review and Use Cases

2021-10-11 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Okay, I've seen a lot of questions about running virtual Windows. Here is a good YouTube video from members of the iAccessibility team. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UqrnTeR_Xkc -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions

RE: Windows 365

2021-10-12 Thread Rebecca Skipper
y, October 12, 2021 4:23 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Windows 365 There is 365 personal Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda On Oct 11, 2021, at 5:05 AM, Rebecca Skipper ma

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Most keyboard batteries have lights or colored indicators. I have not found an accessible way to check battery status on a Bluetooth keyboard if you have no usable vision. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 5:13 PM To: macvisionaries@g

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
that. I am saying this because I have used it myself. I hope someone would remind both of us. Thanks! From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Wednesday, Octobe

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Oct 13, 2021, at 3:16 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Most keyboard batteries have lights or colored indicators. I h

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
level. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:26 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.co

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
devices. Thanks! From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:27 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@g

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Oct 13, 2021, at 3:26 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Okay, did you have to use an app to get battery information? From: <ma

RE: Keyboard Battery?

2021-10-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Wednesday, October 13, 2021 2:37 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE:

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
No, you can use Apple TV on an iPad, iPhone, iPod touch, and Mac. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 1:10 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Apple TV Subscription? Hi, Group. One year complementary subscription to Apple TV

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
! From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 10:15 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sub

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 10:15 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: RE: Apple TV Subscription? N

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
it give me audio description? Thanks! From: <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com < <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Rebecca Skipper Sent: Friday, October 15, 2021 10:15 AM To: <m

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
AB Canada On Oct 15, 2021, at 11:49 AM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Yes, but we can’t say the same for other shows that are in the catalog but were not produced by Apple. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googleg

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
will just play within the Apple TV app. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Oct 15, 2021, at 12:01 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote:

RE: Apple TV Subscription?

2021-10-15 Thread Rebecca Skipper
21, at 11:39 AM, Fazil mailto:fzlmahmoo...@gmail.com> > wrote: Would it give me audio description? Thanks! From: <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com < <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> On Behalf Of Reb

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-22 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Well, Some people still want to install windows on a Mac machine, but I agree with David Woodbridge. It is best to use operating systems in their native environments. From: 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries Sent: Friday, October 22, 2021 2:04 PM To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Subject: R

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-24 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think Intel Macs will not be supported at some point, but the question remains how long Apple will continue supporting Intel based Macs once they finish their transition to the M1 chips. From: 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, October 24, 2021 6:44 PM To: macvisionaries@googl

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-24 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Well, I was intrigued by the idea of running windows on a Mac, but I am starting to agree with others who say that if you want Windows get a Windows machine. I haven't heard of anyone running Mac on Windows using a screen reader, and I do not take this feature for granted. If you really want to r

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-24 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Well, Please remember that iPads could be an option, and don't forget about the more affordable Mac Mini. I am using windows to type this message, and I do not see myself using a Mac for all my computing needs for a while because there are apps that do not work on the Mac. However, if Windows wa

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-25 Thread Rebecca Skipper
mind about running Window’s on Bootcamp? I like the fact that I get a clean install and a machin that has much better hardware. My only limitation is that if I ever get a newer Mac, I will either have to switch to the 365 or use a separate machine. > On Oct 25, 2021, at 00:27, Rebecca Skippe

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-25 Thread Rebecca Skipper
lled windows, I don’t think that would’ve been the case. So maybe it’s for the best. I think Apple would think so. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 25, 2021, at 9:52 AM, Rebecca Skipper <mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > I have an M1 Mac not an Intel Mac. > I ha

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-25 Thread Rebecca Skipper
o:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > on behalf of Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > Date: Monday, October 25, 2021 at 15:35 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: RE: Apple Silicon

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-25 Thread Rebecca Skipper
, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. This is another reason why I’ve given up on the idea of installing Windows on a Mac. From: 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Monday, October 25, 2021 5:53

RE: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

2021-10-25 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think that we should avoid running Windows on Mac and Mac on Windows. Having used both operating systems to some degree, I've learned that each one works best in their native environments. I find Mac's supported apps limited and wish I could run more IOS apps on the Mac. I have to use two devic

RE: Ignore, problem solved: Re: Can't pair focus bluetooth braille display with macbook air running Monterey

2021-10-26 Thread Rebecca Skipper
How did you resolve the problem? Just curious. -Original Message- From: 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 6:40 AM To: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Subject: Ignore, problem solved: Re: Can't pair focus bluetooth braille display with macbook air running Mo

RE: updating to Monterey

2021-10-26 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Try updating the software for Big Sur first. That is what I had to do. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Tuesday, October 26, 2021 5:07 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: updating to Monterey You have been told wrong. Monterey will run

RE: updating to Monterey

2021-10-26 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Monterey Open System Preferences > Software Update, and see which update is offered. If Monterey is offered, then there is no reason to do Big Sur first. - Brad - On Oct 26, 2021, at 16:08, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Try updating the software fo

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
How do I install scanner drivers on the Mac? Can I use this feature to scan documents or will I need a third party app? Thanks. From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 1:45 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
, so there may be some subtle differences, but when I did it, it was super easy. Best, Donna On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:08 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: How do I install scanner drivers on the Mac? Can I use this feature to scan documents or will I need a

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
tware that most people use is ABBYY Fine-reader. Donna On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:14 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. Can you scan and OCR files on the Mac or are you limited to electronic recognition? From: 'Donna Goodi

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
021, at 12:14 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. Can you scan and OCR files on the Mac or are you limited to electronic recognition? From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Wednes

RE: Pageup & Pagedown, Home & End Keys?

2021-10-27 Thread Rebecca Skipper
On most Laptops, pressing the fn key followed by the arrow keys is another way to use home (fn left arrow), fn up arrow (page up), fn right arrow (end) and fn down arrow (page down). From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Fazil Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:42 PM To: macvi

RE: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

2021-10-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think Monterey is the first OS on Mac to offer this feature directly. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:51 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file? It’s voice overs OCR capacity

RE: A New Mac Mini

2021-10-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Is a monitor connected to the Mini? If not, a dongle that emulates a monitor should work. I’ve heard of blind users having trouble if a monitor or adapter was not connected at startup. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 6:33 PM To: macvisionaries@google

RE: A New Mac Mini

2021-10-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
h a dongle? Kristeen On Oct 28, 2021, at 6:35 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Is a monitor connected to the Mini? If not, a dongle that emulates a monitor should work. I’ve heard of blind users having trouble if a monitor or adapter was not connected at s

RE: A New Mac Mini

2021-10-28 Thread Rebecca Skipper
October 28, 2021 6:59 PM To: Mac Users Group Subject: Re: A New Mac Mini I haven’t had to have a dongle since the end of 2013. Would they actually make it that way again with the new minis? I would find that strange. Kristeen On Oct 28, 2021, at 6:47 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailt

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-10-31 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Actually, Pontse Media downloader is a free app for the Mac and windows that can download YouTube videos and convert them to audio or allow you to download the original video. https://blindhelp.net/software/ponce-media-downloader the official page for this program is https://www.pontes.ro/en/scr

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-10-31 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Hi, Try this link for a Mac version of Pontse Media Downloader. https://www.pontes.ro/en/scripts/#pmd -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Paul Hopewell Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2021 4:10 PM To: macvisionaries Subject: how to download a youtube video H

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-11-01 Thread Rebecca Skipper
nd it converted it just fine. > On Oct 31, 2021, at 15:55, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Hi, > Try this link for a Mac version of Pontse Media Downloader. > https://www.pontes.ro/en/scripts/#pmd > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On >

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-11-01 Thread Rebecca Skipper
equal. The one thing I like better about Windows is better control of my downloads folder. They both download videos slowly though and that is aggravating. > On Nov 1, 2021, at 21:17, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Well, > I hope it is better than the Windows latest version. > I

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-11-01 Thread Rebecca Skipper
, November 1, 2021 10:26 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: how to download a youtube video I tried Downie4 for the Mac and it was OK. I used to use Free Youtube to Mp3 Converter but it stopped working years ago. > On Nov 1, 2021, at 21:22, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I can u

RE: how to download a youtube video

2021-11-01 Thread Rebecca Skipper
for a long time. It is mostly VoiceOver accessible, and certainly worth a try. https://www.mediahuman.com/download.html - Brad - On Nov 1, 2021, at 21:27, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. If you find other apps that work well on either pla

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
The only thing Windows users can do is simulate mouse clicks with the keyboard or physically use the mouse. I think JAWS will recognize mouse movements, but this is no where near the Mac’s trackpad commander. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries Sent: Tuesday, December 7, 2021 1:41 PM To

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
isionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows On 7/12/21 13:44, Rebecca Skipper wrote: The only thing Windows users can do is simulate mouse clicks with the keyboard or physically use the mouse. I think JAWS will recognize mouse movements, but this is no wher

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
is completely different from the operating environment on an iPad. With or without a touchscreen, the Mac is a completely different experience than an iPad. - Brad - On Dec 7, 2021, at 13:14, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote:  If Apple added touch screens to Macs,

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Dec 7, 2021, at 13:14, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote:  If Apple added touch screens to Macs, there would be no point in having an iPad. JAWS is a keyboard first option. I’ve never found touch screens to be very efficient outside IOS. From: 'Jason White&#x

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows There are some similarities in the keyboard commands, but the operating systems are very different. - Brad - On Dec 7, 2021, at 13:39, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: The keyboard shortcuts are s

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
for individuals with dexterity issues. - Brad - On Dec 7, 2021, at 14:07, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. It is my understanding that there are less keys to press if you use the sticky keys option on the Mac. From: macvisio

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
On Dec 7, 2021, at 15:15, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: If I understand correctly, you can lock the VO keys with capslock +semicolon. This reduces the number of keystrokes you need which could be handy for anyone who has problems with those multi finger commands.

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Murray, AB Canada On Dec 7, 2021, at 15:37, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Sorry, I’m new to the Mac and am getting the terms confused. From: 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Tues

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
on windows Locking the VO modifier using VO + semi-colon, is not a Sticky Key function. - Brad - On Dec 7, 2021, at 16:15, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: If I understand correctly, you can lock the VO keys with capslock +semicolon. This reduc

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows Rebekah, like you I like using the sticky keys. It is definitely very easy. On Dec 7, 2021, at 2:07 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks. It is my understanding that there are les

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
another place and make a combination keystroke without having to actually hold both keys down at the same time. Hope that makes things clear. Dave Carlson Woodworker, Farfar, Oregonian, pioneer, engineer, and Musician On Dec 7, 2021, at 2:15 PM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com

RE: Equivalent to Trackpad Commander on windows

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
don’t need to hold the button beside the other letter keys. You can just press them once and continue your shortcut . I hope my words are clear enough. Regards, Mohamed E. Fayed On 8 Dec 2021, at 12:57 AM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Thanks.

RE: Material for learning the mac

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Hi, National Braille Press has a book about the Mac that can be ordered in MSWord . https://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/MAC-BASICS-2021.html You could try copying some user guides to Word on Applevis’s site. It has a lot of useful information on getting started with the Mac. https://www.applevis.com/ne

RE: Material for learning the mac

2021-12-07 Thread Rebecca Skipper
the mac Thanks Rebecca! This is all really helpful info! shirley - Original Message - From: Rebecca Skipper <mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 6:38 AM Subject:

RE: Material for learning the mac

2021-12-08 Thread Rebecca Skipper
scribe? shirley - Original Message - From: Rebecca Skipper <mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, December 8, 2021 7:53 AM Subject: RE: Material for learning the mac Hope you got th

RE: Accessibility of Google Apps (docs, sheets and slides)

2021-12-09 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Please take a look at this support article from Google. https://support.google.com/docs/answer/1632199?hl=en -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Muhammad Fayed Sent: Thursday, December 9, 2021 7:43 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Accessib

RE: Question of the Week: What is your Favorite Apple product and Why?

2021-12-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
My favorite Apple device is my iPhone SE2020. It is almost like a tricorder from Star Trek. I can use it as my communicator. I wished it had a replicator, but I love to use it to pay bills, order food, and so much more. The iPod Touch is my second favorite device because it has a headphone jack an

RE: Word games for the Mac?

2022-01-12 Thread Rebecca Skipper
If you have some apps on your iPhone or iPad that are compatible with the Mac I believe they will show up on the app store. From: 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries Sent: Wednesday, January 12, 2022 5:51 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Word games for the Mac? I don’t kn

RE: A couple of question after getting a new Mac Air

2022-01-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I think Pages would be your best bet, and it is free on IOS and the mac. From: 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries Sent: Thursday, January 13, 2022 6:44 PM To: Mac Users Group Subject: Re: A couple of question after getting a new Mac Air In terms of a word processor, I’d like something

RE: A couple of question after getting a new Mac Air

2022-01-13 Thread Rebecca Skipper
getting a new Mac Air Pages does not allow you to work in a .DOC or .DOCX format. You can export your final product to a MS word format, but that's not at all the same thing as being able to work in one of those formats. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2022, at 17:50, Rebecca Skipper mailto:ski

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Call Spectrum and give them the IMEI and they should be able to send you a Sim card in the mail. be sure to get them to deactivate your old phone so you are not stuck paying for two lines. See this link. https://mobile.spectrum.com/support/article/36173467/spectrum-mobile-activation -Or

Requesting Over the Ear Headset for Mac and IOS

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Hi, Can you recommend a over the ear headset with a mic similar to a UAV headset that will work both with the M1 Mac, iPhone, and iPad? I would like to have a wired option for zoom and Facetime. I tried using a USB headset with an adapter on my Mac but it will not work with Voiceover. Plug and

RE: Requesting Over the Ear Headset for Mac and IOS

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
same headset is get a pair for your mac and then get an lightning to USB adapter for your iPhone. On Jan 19, 2022, at 05:41, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi, Can you recommend a over the ear headset with a mic similar to a UAV headset that will work bot

RE: Requesting Over the Ear Headset for Mac and IOS

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
, 2022 9:52 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Requesting Over the Ear Headset for Mac and IOS Did you try turning the volume up? - Brad - On Jan 19, 2022, at 08:24, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: I connected a USB headset into

RE: Requesting Over the Ear Headset for Mac and IOS

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
models. Pair with all apple devices with no effort at all. On Jan 19, 2022, at 5:41 AM, Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > wrote: Hi, Can you recommend a over the ear headset with a mic similar to a UAV headset that will work both with the M1 Mac, iPhone, and iP

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

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
This may be a problem only the site’s developer can fix. The Mac and iPhone support third party browsers. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Steve Z. Sent: Wednesday, January 19, 2022 12:10 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Help with Combo boxes, radio butto

USB Headset and Mac M1 Issue Resolved

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
Well, Issue resolved. Turned the Mac on again and grabbed a different USBC adapter and changed the output in sound settings. The headset works now. Thanks for all the responses. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questi

RE: USB Headset and Mac M1 Issue Resolved

2022-01-19 Thread Rebecca Skipper
acvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > on behalf of Rebecca Skipper mailto:skipper8...@gmail.com> > Date: Wednesday, 19January, 2022 at 12:40 To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionarie

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

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

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
hold down the home button and tell siri to turn on voiceover or won't that work? it's not working right now. is there another way to turn on vo? > On Jan 19, 2022, at 4:48 AM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Call Spectrum and give them the IMEI and they should be able to send

RE: new iPhone se

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

RE: new iPhone se

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

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
isionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: new iPhone se Rebecca, no problem. Something else I forgot to point out, let's just say you had a total of four of you, it would only be 29.99 to add each additional line. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 2:03 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > Thanks. &

RE: new iPhone se

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

RE: new iPhone se

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
I was lucky. > On Jan 20, 2022, at 4:51 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > I've never lived through a major snow storm, but I assume that it is like > hurricanes in that once the power goes out cellular coverage is spotty at > best and land lines are actually be

RE: more questions about setting up iPhone s e

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

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

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

RE: more questions about setting up iPhone s e

2022-01-20 Thread Rebecca Skipper
setting up iPhone s e I don't care how long it takes. where do I go to choose iCloud backup? > On Jan 20, 2022, at 6:54 PM, Rebecca Skipper wrote: > > When you signed in did you enable iCloud backup or did you decide to download > your data manually? > iCloud backup takes

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