External SSD crashes Finder & Disk Utilities

Dear List, You know that saying, If its not broken, Don’t fix it. Well, I didn’t listen. I was running Big Sur on a external SSD, while Monterey was installed on the internal spindle drive. So today I decided to upgrade the SSD from Big Sur to Monterey. The upgrade seemed to go OK, So since the SS

Re: External SSD crashes Finder & Disk Utilities

r… > > > Sent from my iPad > >> On Jul 8, 2022, at 4:25 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >>  >>> On 8/7/22 17:26, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> So if I can’t rename or format the SSD, What do I

how to use terminal to unzip to a folder

Dear List, Can someone help me with this problem? I want to use terminal, or a shortcut, to look in the downloads folder, Find all zip files and extract them to a folder in my home directory called Books. Here is what I come up with no good results. ditto -x -k *.zip ~ % [200~/Users/robert/Books

Re: how to use terminal to unzip to a folder

> browser can be found at: > https://ss64.com/osx/zip.html <https://ss64.com/osx/zip.html> > Though typing "man zip" in the terminal is guaranteed to give you the man > page for the version of zip you have on your computer. > for > > >

Re: Can you addd a website to the doc or desktop?

Hi Jonathan, May I have the AppleScript? mr.robertc...@icloud.com I usually create a text file and include the following text, then rename the .txt to .url. See example, [InternetShortcut] URL=http://www.google .com Now save this and give it a name such as Google Shortcut.ur

Looking for app to write ISO to USB

Hi, What VO friendly app would you suggest to write ISO files to a USB disk? Thanks, Rob -- 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 feel that a member's post is inapprop

Re: YouTube premium subscription

Hi, I don’t believe you can cancel on the mobile app. Try from a computer. Rob > On Aug 18, 2022, at 12:02 PM, Phil Halton wrote: > > I signed up for a free trial and it’s about to expire. I want to make sure I > don’t get clipped for a auto renewal fee. I went into settings and found my > su

Re: YouTube premium subscription

avoid > losing benefits, renew now. Renew is the only option. I’m going to do > something really dumb and assume that not losing benefits means that it > doesn’t auto renew. What do you think? Sent from my IPhone > > >> On Aug 18, 2022, at 1:30 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisi

Learning braille

Dear List, I am starting to learn braille. Is there a Mac app that will allow me to use my qwerty keyboard as a six dot braille input? Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of t

Re: Learning braille

volution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 8/27/2022 2:14 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Dear List, >> I am starting to learn braille. >> Is there a Mac app that will allow me to use my qwerty keyboar

Re: Going Back to HomePage in Safari?

Press command plus Home. > On Oct 17, 2022, at 3:50 PM, Fazil M. wrote: > > Hi, Group. > I have Montray12.5 and MacbookPro2017. > How can I go to homepage in Safari, please? > Thanks! > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you

Re: Going Back to HomePage in Safari?

t; > - Brad - > > > > On Oct 17, 2022, at 16:33, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Press command plus Home. > > >> On Oct 17, 2022, at 3:50 PM, Fazil M. > <mailto:mfa...@outlook.com>> wrote: &

Re: Installing windows on a Mac.

You can try using a virtual machine to run Windows. The hardest part is registering for a free account, then log in to find your serial number. You can get a free for home use account at https://customerconnect.vmware.com/account-registration?source=dwnp&p=fusion-player-personal&loggedin=false >

Re: Mute Speech With Keyboard?

Hi, Do you know pressing the control key pauses speech? But if you want to have a hot key to mute speech, it can be done. I have been doing it for years. I am surprised that no-body has mentioned adding a commander. I use option plus the tiller or AKA the grove key located under the escape key. I

Re: Mute Speech With Keyboard?

press the down arrow key to find speech, and then press the right arrow to open it. Next press down arrow to find Mute speech toggle and press enter. Good Luck! Rob > On Nov 3, 2022, at 10:04 AM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > Do you know pressi

Re: What is Launchpad?

Here is how I use it, If I want to open mail, I press option plus L for Launch Pad. Then type m a. VoiceOver will announce Mail. Pressing enter will open it. Rob > On Nov 4, 2022, at 8:59 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Brad, > > I’ve never messed with the launchpad. I h

Re: Question about update

Hi, Try pressing option control shift up arrow, to see if it helps you get to the info. > On Nov 23, 2022, at 11:19 AM, Rena wrote: > > Hello, > > I’m trying to update my book air, but this time something is different and I > don’t know what to do. > I click on about this mac and Software up

What happen to the Today in IOS Podcast

Hi, It's been over a year since the podcast was updated. Do anyone know what happen to Rob of the Today In IOS podcast? Thanks, Rob -- 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

Re: What happen to the Today in IOS Podcast

> On 2 Dec 2022, at 2:59 am, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> It's been over a year since the podcast was updated. Do anyone know what >> happen to Rob of the Today In IOS podcast? >> Thanks, >> Rob >> >> --

Re: VMware Fusion Vs Virtualbox.

Hi, 1 Do you have a free license? 2 Did you download a Windows 10 ISO? If yes to both questions, Choose new from the file menu to create a new VM. > On Dec 15, 2022, at 10:52 AM, Jessica Moss wrote: > > Ok, I think I’ve somewhat managed to get the installation process started, > after some pla

Re: Looking for a File that I am editing?

Hi, You should never depend on the auto save feature. Always save the document yourself, giving it a name . Now, if Text Edit is still open, You can press command plus grov, it is the key under the escape key. It may be announced as acsent. This will move between open documents. Another way to find

Re: Questions about pages

> Hi, To move between multiple windows in the same app, Press command plus grov. But first you need to open the first document. Then go to the file menu to create or open the second document. Thanks, Rob >> On Jan 8, 2023, at 21:38, Rebecca Sabo wrote: >> >> Hi all , >> I have another questio

Help using Time Machine

Dear Group, I am using Mac OS Monterey. Today I opened my CheckBook Pro app and to my surprise, It was showing my last transactions was December 29th 2022. I guess there was a iCloud sync problem between my Big Sur & my Monterey. So I have a Time Machine backup from January 22, 2023. When I enter

Re: Strange Mac Clean-up question, moving documents folder from iCloud to my Mac

I’m using Monterey. Go to Internet accounts in system preferences. Interact with the table and choose iCloud Interact with that and VO right to options, and press VO Space. I never used Ventura, so maybe you can find it. > On Feb 13, 2023, at 6:21 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote

Re: Secure keys accessibility

Hi, I don’t know, but I heard that you just tap the key to the iPhone if its NFC enabled, or plug it into the lightning port. I don’t believe there’s nothing to see. > On Feb 21, 2023, at 3:52 PM, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > Does anyone on the list use a physic

Re: Mute speech

Hi, To setup a commander to toggle the mute speech for VoiceOver, first open voiceover utility with vo f 8 that is control option f 8. Next press command 8 to jump to commanders. Next vo right arrow to the keyboard tab and then press vo space bar on it. Next tab to the add button, and hit V

Re: Moving Ring Tone From Mac To iPhone

Hi, Below is a message from the Late Tim Kilburn. From: "Tim Kilburn via groups.io" Subject: Re: [OATS] Trying to get a home-made ringtone from my Mac to my iPhone Date: June 5, 2021 at 4:25:43 PM EDT To: only-apple-...@groups.io Reply-To: only-apple-...@groups.io Hi Robert, Thanks for sharing.

Pop up Message session will exspire

Dear List, When using Safari, I get a message from the Web page, Pop up Message session will exspire in 30 seconds. I can not find the message so I can hit the button to keep me signed in. Any suggestions? Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionari

Re: Capslock in Linux

Hi, I’m using a Intel Mac with VM Ware. I never had a problem with the Caps key. Did you select the Caps key or the insert key in the Orca settings? Rob > On Apr 29, 2023, at 12:49 AM, Kelly Ford wrote: > > Hi, > > Does anyone know of a way to issue the Capslock key in a Linux OS when > runn

Re: Video editing

Hi, When I had some vision, I connected the VCR to a DVD Recorder, Once the DVD was recorded, I ripped it to the computer. Rob > On Jul 18, 2023, at 7:57 AM, Tom Rash wrote: > > This is the software to convert. You also get the wiring to connect your > computer to the VCR. > > >> On Jul 1

Mac Mail moving messages to Junk Mail

Dear List, For the last two weeks, My Mac Mail iCloud account has been moving emails to the junk folder. I disabled the junk mail, but it continued to move emails to the junk folder. So I reenabled the junk mail feature, & chose to mark mail as junk, but leave in the inbox. Guess what? It continu

Re: simple mac or voiceover question?

Hi, Is the CD Drive on the Desktop? If so, try selecting it and press command plus E. If not, press command plus shift plus C, then select the CD Drive and press command plus E. Is there not a eject button on the CD Drive? Rob > On Jul 29, 2023, at 6:06 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > Hi, > is

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

I use PDF Pen. There is also DocuScan Plus. I have not used it, but I heard it was good. It was created for accessibility. Thanks, Rob > On Aug 6, 2023, at 7:02 AM, 'jason' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > The option frequently mentioned is ABBYY FineReader for Mac. I haven’t used > it, and

Re: Thunderbird for Mac

Hi, I am running Linux Mint 21.2 on my 2009 MacBook. The MacBook was too old to run Mac OS. Rob > On Aug 6, 2023, at 7:33 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 6/8/23 09:55, Nebojsa Tasic wrote: >> >> Which Linux and screen reader do you use? >> >> > Arch Linux with the O

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

I use a low cost HP printer flatbed scanner from WalMart. HP 2130 series. Thanks, Rob > On Aug 7, 2023, at 11:59 AM, Traci Duncan > wrote: > > To add to this question, do you guys use a scanner or document camera? What > works well with the Mac? > > Thank you, > Tr

Re: Reminder, how to move music library to new Mac?

Hi, Copy the old Music folder containing all of your CD’s including Music Library.musiclibrary files to the new Mac replacing the new Music folder, or you can rename the new folder Music New. Then once everything is working, you can delete the Music New folder. Its been a few years since I had to

Re: Gmail on my Mac

Hi, If you press control+option+J, >From the message list, it should put you in the folder list. Move to the top to All Inboxes. Now press control+Option+J to move to the message list. I hope this is what you were looking for. Rob > On Sep 26, 2023, at 6:51 PM, agent086b wrote: > > Hi all, >

Re: Gmail on my Mac

t to connect with my > mail on Mac but I can not get this to work. > Max. > >> On 28 Sep 2023, at 08:17, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> If you press control+option+J, >> From the message list, it should put you in the fol

Re: HTML question.

Hi, I noticed a few errors. First, the following two lines should be at the end of the document. > This represents the end of the code. Second, your link should look like this. http://www.google.com ”> Google Web Page I used Google as an example. The means line break.

Re: IOS16

Hi, Yes, There is a much easier way to drag. Swipe up on the app to get to edit. Double tap it. Now swipe up to the drag option and double tap it. Now move to the page where you want to drop the app, and swipe up to drop here. I hope this points you in the right direction. Rob > On Oct 10, 2023

Can not find my custom email folders after fresh install

Dear List, I did a new install of Monterey. There are folders in my iCloud account not showing on my Mac. I chose rebuild mailboxes, but it didn’t helpp. Can someone point me in the right direction? Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list

Re: Can not find my custom email folders after fresh install

The link you sent was for an earlier version of the mail app, but it said to take all accounts offline, then wait and bring them back online, That fixed it. Thanks, Rob > On Oct 27, 2023, at 10:13 AM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 27/10/23

Looking for PDF Pen 12 installer

Hi List, I am in the need of PDF Pen version 12 installer. I reinstalled Monterey and the only version of the installer I have is version 8. That’s because when I had Big Sur, I upgraded from version 8 to version 12 without downloading the installer. And now I’m stuck because version 8 will not r

Re: What is going on with YouTube

Go to VoiceOver settings Web then navigation Uncheck live regions This should help > On Nov 16, 2023, at 12:17 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Ugh, YouTube on Safari with VoiceOver is especially terrible lately. > Voiceover seems to get stuck in a loop of repeating words. Usually, verified >

What is this? And how do I get rid of it? ͏ ͏

Dear List, I get this in a lot of emails on My Mac running Monterey 12.7.2. It does not happen on IOS. It is saying combining “graphene joiner” It seems to be in the subject line, because I can not find it in the body of the email. It seems to repeat over and over until I stop it. I got VoiceOver

Re: What is this? And how do I get rid of it? ͏ ͏

o Automatically Detect Language, and see if that does anything. > > - Brad - > > > > On Dec 21, 2023, at 10:54, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Dear List, > I get this in a lot of emails on My Mac running Monterey 12.7.2. > It does not happen o

Re: What is this? And how do I get rid of it? ͏ ͏

I found that Samantha ignores this combining graphene joiner She just stops and does not read the preview of the email. I tried adding a blank or dot dot dot in the VoiceOver pronunciation with no luck. Alex just want cooperate. He needs to learn from Samantha. Thanks, Rob Previous message below:

Re: Hermes for Pandora

Hi, Try app cleaner. https://freemacsoft.net/appcleaner/ It should delete any leftover files that does not get deleted just by putting the app in the trash. Then you can reinstall the app starting fresh. Rob > On Dec 23, 2023, at 10:19 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > There’s a Mac app called Herm

Re: Hermes for Pandora

On Dec 24, 2023, at 1:02 AM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > thanks. I. downloaded it. can you tell me how to use it? do I delete Hermes > first? do I paste it somewhere in the app cleaner? > > thanks. > >> On Dec 23, 2023, at 11:37 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >&

Re: Hermes again

Are there any system alerts open? Press control plus option plus F1 twice to check. When trying to open the app, press control option shift M, Then choose open. Or check to see if it’s being blocked in system preferences and Privacy. Rob > On Dec 24, 2023, at 7:46 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > I

Re: Installing and using Lennox excessively on an old MacBook Air

Hi, I installed Linux Mint Mate, on my 2009 MacBook. The Linux Screenreader is called Orca. > On Dec 27, 2023, at 2:15 PM, Phil Halton wrote: > > I’ve been hearing about people using Linux on this list for quite some time > and I never really cared until now. I’m wondering, how are people usin

Re: logging into BARD on Safari on a Mac

Hi, Try using Safari’s private window by pressing command shift n. Then open Bard. Rob > On Dec 28, 2023, at 3:59 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > when I. log into BARD on my Mac I get a 500 internal server error. this was > happening yesterday too. I called my state library and they seemed to th

Re: Bar Code App

Hi, Have you heard of Wayaround? www.wayaround.com Rob > On Jan 18, 2024, at 4:56 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > I had asked this before and got no response. I'm looking for an iOS app > that can create an audio label for blank bar code st

AirPods 2nd Gen question

Dear List, I am late jumping on the AirPods band wagon. I have a question, How can I tell if the case is charged? This is the case with the Lightning port. My iPhone 14 battery widget says the AirPods are at 95% charged. What about left ear charge or right ear charge? Last Night I had trouble conn

Re: What linux distort will work best whin running Vm Ware fusion on a m2 Mac?

Try Linux Mint Mate. > On Jun 15, 2024, at 7:11 PM, Maurice A. Mines wrote: > > Hi all the subject line says it all. I am working on showing som > trends what using Vm Ware Fusion on a Mac is like from a blind > persons prospective. > > Have a outstanding Saturday everyon

Re: How do I stop VoiceOver from reading notifications on Lock Screen?

Thanks Brad, > On Sep 7, 2024, at 12:25 PM, Bradford Snyder wrote: > > You will find this in VoiceOver settings > Verbosity > System Notifications. > > HTH. > > - Brad - > > > > On Sep 7, 2024, at 11:09, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries > wrote:

Re: Editing Genres

to another genre. Can do? > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > Ambivalent? Well yes and no. > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 10/7/2024 6:47 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi, >> Select all tracks, >> Press command+I. >> VO

Re: Editing Genres

Hi, Select all tracks, Press command+I. VO+Space on the Details Radio Button. Now continue VO+Right to the Details Interact with it. You will find the info you seek. Good luck! Rob > On Oct 7, 2024, at 6:25 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, > In Apple Music on the Mac, I wish

Re: QUESTION: Have You Changed the Quick Launch Buttons on Your Lock Screen in iOS 18?

Hi, On my iPhone SE20, The Phone app was not a choice for me to add. But I did add my shortcut to record a voice memo. Rob > On Oct 13, 2024, at 9:37 PM, MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello All, > > So, now that we have the ability to change the Quick Launch buttons on the > iOS Lock Screen, h

Re: Copying custom ringtones to my iPhone help please

Hi, Here is a email I saved from the Late Tim Kilburn. From: "Tim Kilburn Date: October 17, 2019 at 12:07:41 AM EDT Hi, Now, actually adding the custom ring-tone to the iPhone is possible with VO, albeit a little challenging as it requires drag and drop. 1. Connect your iPone to your Mac wit

recommendations needed for a Monitor for a Mac Mini

Hello, I am looking for a monitor for my Mac Mini. I need it when others need to use the computer. I was thinking about using a 32” TV with HDMI. What do you think? Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or co

Re: Alternative to Abbyy FineReader Try SetApp

don't mind subscriptions but only for apps that are > worthy. Does this app offer an annual subscription? > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > Ambivalent? Well yes and no. > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 12/28/2024 4:10 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionar

Re: Alternative to Abbyy FineReader Try SetApp

Hi, I use PDF Pen, But they sold out to Nitro. It is called Nitro PDF Pro and is a subscription. I know you don’t want suvscriptions, but have you heard of SetApp? It is like an app store that allows you to use any app that they offer for $9.99 per month. I used it for a while last year. Here are

Performing OCR on PDF's using the Mac Terminal

Hi, I have been using this script for a while. I first started using it on Linux, then got it working on Mac OS Monterey. I have made some changes and thought I would share it with all of you. For this terminal command to work, You will need to install HomeBrew. I understand This may be a little co

Re: Signing into App Store for free apps

OK, This is what I needed. Thanks, Rob > On Feb 9, 2025, at 3:20 PM, 'Sabahattin Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > You should have an option for password settings if Touch ID isn't in use. > System Settings, your Apple Account, Media and Purchases. You can choose to > require the pa

Re: Function Key Issues

Go to System Settings in the search field, type function keys press the down arrow twice. This is how I found it. But VO for me acts very weird in system settings. HTH, Rob > On Feb 10, 2025, at 5:04 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, >I just set up a Mac mini M4 and updated

Re: How to see what is in the bin?

The Trash can be found in the Doc. Press VO+D to open the Doc. Press T for trash. Enter to open it. find the file, press VO+Shift+M then arrow down to Put Back and press enter HTH, Rob > On Jan 30, 2025, at 3:58 PM, Max wrote: > > Hi all, > in the last few versions of Mac OS I have not found ho

Re: Making a Screen Recording

Hi, No need to open Quick Time. Try this. 1 press command+shift+5 on the keyboard , not the numPad. 2 choose record entire screen Capture refers to screen shots. 3 press the options button press enter to select the options of your choice, such as, Where to save the recording no time limit of the

Re: Making a Screen Recording

reat. In the eventuality that I will indeed forget about > this, how could I go about finding it again? Is it in the Apple help system > or something? Thanks > Sent from my IPhone > > >> On Dec 11, 2024, at 12:31 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >>

Mac Mini M4 Questions

Dear List, I am in the need of a new iMac, But my wallet is saying I need to get the Mac Mini M4. So, How good is the built in speaker? And have any of you ever used your iPhone as a camera & Microphone for apps such as Zoom or Quick time? Thanks in advance, Rob -- The following information is

Re: Scan Converters

Hi, what format you want to convert to from? Sometimes I use Preview to convert between PDF and JPG. There are a few more options to choose from. > On Dec 11, 2024, at 6:21 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello, >Would like suggestions for a Mac app to convert scanned images f

Re: Scan Converters

oes not offer a choice of formats when I scan a document on the > printer, just .PNG. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > Ambivalent? Well yes and no. > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 12/11/2024 5:24 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi, >

Re: Help with Mail On Sequoia 15.2

> between tabs. > >> On Dec 15, 2024, at 08:44, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I am having trouble with Mail running Sequoia 15.2. >> 1. I have 5 email accounts, but only iCloud account shows in the mailbox >> table. >

Re: Help with Mail On Sequoia 15.2

once it has focus. > > HTH. > > Ian > > > > > >> On 15 Dec 2024, at 16:44, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I am having trouble with Mail running Sequoia 15.2. >> 1. I have 5 email accounts, but only iClo

Help with Mail On Sequoia 15.2

Hi, I am having trouble with Mail running Sequoia 15.2. 1. I have 5 email accounts, but only iCloud account shows in the mailbox table. I receive mail with no problems in the all mail box. How do I get the other 4 accounts to show in the mailbox table so that I can get to the Junk or Spam boxes? 2

Can not type in the Calculator app on Mac OS Sequoia 15.2

Hello, When I try to enter numbers in Calculator using the numPad, or the top row, all I get is a ticking sound as if entering a password.. The numbers are entered but I can’t hear them. But if I press the escape key to clear the answer, I am no longer able to enter numbers. all I get is a ding

Re: Adding to Lock Screen

Add a new wallpaper. then customize it. I believe that is how I did it. > On Dec 13, 2024, at 5:40 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, >I lied. I have one more task to carry out. I wish to add items to the lock > screen of my iPhone 15 running current iOS 18. > >When o

Re: How do I get rid of Speak Bar collapsed on iPhone 14

It was already off, so I toggled it on then off. I’ll see if it works. Thanks > On Dec 13, 2024, at 6:42 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > It’s in settings, Accessibility, Spoken Content, and disable Speak selection. > >> On Dec 13, 2024, at 13:04, mr.robertcole via MacVisi

How do I get rid of Speak Bar collapsed on iPhone 14

Hi, When swiping around on my iPhone, I hear speak bar collapsed . double tapping expands to a play and speed buttons. I checked the settings of spoken content. It is off, everything seems to be set correctly. Any ideas? Version 18.1 Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for a

Re: Adding to Lock Screen

gs that I may > need quick access to in case of an emergency situation. > > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > Ambivalent? Well yes and no. > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 12/13/2024 4:24 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Add a ne

Moving from Intel to m4?

Dear List, I will be upgrading from an Intel Mac, to a M4 Mac Mini. 1. Should I use Migration Assistant, or start from scratch? 2. Will my Linux VMWare Fusion Virtual Machines run on the M4? Thanks in advance, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Re: Can not type in the Calculator app on Mac OS Sequoia 15.2

Yes, the numpad commander is off. > On Dec 19, 2024, at 11:19 AM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: > > Is the NumPad commander turned off? Press VO+numlock to toggle. > > >> On Dec 18, 2024, at 10:49 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> >

Can not type in the Calculator app on Mac OS Sequoia 15.2

I found that by pressing VO+Space on the result field, it will allow you to continue adding numbers. Even after pressing escape to clear the results. You still only hear the clicks like you do when entering passwords, but at least you don’t have to close and reopen the app. This bug seems to ha

Re: Burning a Music CD

Hi, Here is 1 way of many to do it using the Music App. 1 Create a playlist, select it in the side bar, stop interacting, VO+Right untill you get to the empty table. 2 copy the mp3 files from finder and paste them in the playlist table 3 Now stop interacting with the table and go to the side b

Re: VMWare User Group

Check this out. I do not use a M1 Mac, so I’m just passing this on. https://docs.vmware.com/en/VMware-Fusion/13/com.vmware.fusion.using.doc/GUID-8319563B-77F8-4F78-B5E2-69FA2DED5E59.html

Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

Hi, This can be done without sighted assistance. First, did you create a new virtual machine and choose windows. before starting the new virtual machine, you need to modify some settings, such as how much ram and hard drive you want. I am on my way out right now, I’ll have to get you more info lat

Re: Setting up VMWare on M3 MacBook Pro

Did you get the VM setup? > On Nov 16, 2024, at 5:23 AM, Frank Ventura > wrote: > > Honestly, I have never been able to create the virtual machine myself. What I > try is to point the virtual CD drive to the Windows .ISO file that I > downloaded from Microsoft. I then select the CD drive as

Looking for the Voiceover application file

Hi, Can someone point me to the location of the Voiceover application file. I tried using SpotLight search with no luck. It is something like com.apple.speech… Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concer

Re: Coming Back To Mac From Windows

Hi, I got Windows 11 Arm running on my m4 Mac Mini. After jumping through some hoops getting the free home use version of VMWare Fusion downloaded, I was able to install Windows 11 Arm. I had to use VOCR to read the screen after starting the VM. It was on a boot screen. pressing enter started the

Re: Mac Mini with an M4 chip

Hi, I am a sort of basic user, meaning I do not make movies, or do anything that uses lots of memory. So I selected the basic 16GB ram, but got the 512GB SSD. Rob > On Dec 25, 2024, at 10:35 AM, Tibor Niesner wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > I think that I would like to try the Mac Mini M4 in a

Signing into App Store for free apps

Dear Group, Where do I go on the Mac to disable the option of having to sign in on the App Store every time I want to download an app even though the app is free? I pressed command+cama in the app store, but did not find it. Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members o

Re: Signing into App Store for free apps

res a proof of > person before an initial download of any application. This can be the phones > biometric data, the phones passcode or the Apple iCloud account information. > > >> On Feb 8, 2025, at 4:48 PM, mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> D

Why is Samantha talking to me when my default is Alex?

Dear List, I am using the latest version of Mac OS Sequoia. My VO voice is Alex, and the system voice is set to Alex. When the Mac boots up, Samantha asks for my log in info, & when reading for example, In the control center, Alex says Bluetooth Samantha says cama Then Alex says on. What in the w

Re: Issue with latest Mac Update

Hi, I would boot into recovery mode, then reinstall the OS. It will reinstall without deleting any of your data. If you are not using Time Machine for backups, now is the time to start. Always do a backup before updating the Mac. I heard that booting into safe mode clears some issues. So I would g

Apple Script to play custom sound when emptying the trash

Hello, Since it is not easy to pick custom sounds for empting the trash on the Mac, I created this Apple Script, then exported it to a Application. I assigned it a Voice Over Commander. Open the Script editor and paste the code below. save it as a .script file. Then export it as an application. Sav

Re: Urgent help with Mac password

6:18 μμ, ο χρήστης «mr.robertcole via MacVisionaries >> » έγραψε: >> >> Hi, >> Did you mean command+F5? >> >> >>> On Apr 27, 2025, at 10:31 AM, Steve Z. wrote: >>> >>> Hi guys, >>> I activated the Mac password when the c

Re: Urgent help with Mac password

Hi, Did you mean command+F5? > On Apr 27, 2025, at 10:31 AM, Steve Z. wrote: > > Hi guys, > I activated the Mac password when the computer starts,and when I restarted, > it, it popped up the screen to put the password. The problem is that the > voiceover it’s not activated. I tried to activa

Re: Accessible Games Sites

Hi, Did you allow apps from other than the App Store? > On Feb 14, 2025, at 7:27 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > > 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

Re: Mac mini experiences

Hi, I have a 32” TV connected via HDMI cable for when others need to see the screen. The only time I turn it on is when watching the xFinity Stream TV. It will not play without the Monitor beeing on. Rob > On May 29, 2025, at 12:12 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >My Mac mini is

Re: Is latest Mac upgrade somehow unstable in VoiceOver?

I got a Mac Mini M4 in December 2024. I set it up and was very disappointed in Voice Over’s behavior. With every update, I hope that VO will get better, but it doesn’t. Don’t get me wrong, I love my Mac Mini, But something needs to be done. Here is what I go through daily. 1. Sometimes when openin

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