Re: [Blind-Computing] wipe your hd

2013-05-26 Thread Ariel
Hi, This is free, but it requires sighted help. It's called Darik's Boot and Nuke. I have used it a few times. On 5/26/2013 9:35 PM, Lenny McHugh wrote: Thanks, I knew that there was a dos program that could do it but could not locate one -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] winamp

2013-05-20 Thread Ariel
Hi, I have been using Winamp for a few years now, so if you want I can also help. Thanks, Ariel On 5/20/2013 4:26 PM, kerryn gunness wrote: i can try to help u, my skype name is kerryn.gunness and my e mail address is k_gunn...@yahoo.ca Kerryn Gunness Death and life are in the power

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer information bar?

2013-05-17 Thread Ariel
Hi, Unfortunately, there isn't. On 5/17/2013 7:45 AM, t. wrote: is there a way to stop the information bar from popping up? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to find internet explorer information bar

2013-05-15 Thread Ariel
Hi, The shortcut for moving focus to the information bar is Alt+N. Thanks, A On 5/15/2013 9:24 PM, Marilyn Walker wrote: I can't install the active x control to read the windows update page. How do I find the information bar? marilyn For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [Blind-Computing] How can I open a flash drive on my computer?

2013-05-02 Thread Ariel
Hi, you can find it by pressing the Windows key, find computer, press enter, and you should be able to find it there. It should be under removable disk, or something like that. It's been a while since I used one. On 5/2/2013 2:48 AM, caligirl wrote: Hi, can someone please help me. I need to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating java

2013-04-18 Thread Ariel
Hi, Do the following: Bring up notifications by pressing Windows+B and press Space. Now use your up arrow key until you get to Java and press space. Now use your down or up arrow keys to find the update and press enter. The rest is simply the installation. On 4/18/2013 1:48 PM, maryjane

Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating java

2013-04-18 Thread Ariel
Did you try the steps I wrote? It should still be there. I have updated Java before. If not, try restarting your machine and use those steps as soon as you get the message. On 4/18/2013 4:22 PM, randy tijerina wrote: the balloon is gone. it happens when I restart or start th emachine up. At

Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating java

2013-04-18 Thread Ariel
Hi Mike, Thanks. I did it about a year or two, but I totally forgot about it. Thanks. On 4/18/2013 4:29 PM, Mike B. wrote: Hi Ariel, Maryjane, Mark, Randy, Below is a tip on how to keep the balloon messages showing longer so they can be accessed with a left mouse click. Working with Balloon

Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating java

2013-04-18 Thread Ariel
Welcome. On 4/18/2013 5:51 PM, Mark Peveto wrote: Awesome...it worked. Thanks. -Original Message- From: Ariel Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2013 3:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Updating java Did you try the steps I wrote? It should still

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging and Maintenance for Win/7

2013-04-15 Thread Ariel
Hi, You can also find it by going to computer, press Alt+enter on your C Drive, now press control+Tab, tab once, and you should see it in there. On 4/15/2013 5:18 PM, Trish wrote: Thanks Josh, I wasn't aware I could do it this same way as I had done in xp, that's pretty handy. I did find it as

Re: [Blind-Computing] help with system restore

2013-04-13 Thread Ariel
Um, I think he was giving instructions to the previous person. On 4/13/2013 7:35 PM, Mike B. wrote: Hi Brad, Try, shift + tab 1 time to the Show More Restore Points checkbox once you get into your restore point list. HTH Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] help with system restore

2013-04-13 Thread Ariel
Hey Mike, Gotcha. Take care. On 4/13/2013 8:14 PM, Mike B. wrote: Hi Ariel, I was suggesting a different way for him to get to the Show more restore points checkbox so he may not have to use the Jaws cursor. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Chrome question

2013-04-12 Thread Ariel
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ariel Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2013 3:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Chrome question Hey Brad, Yes you can. I actually had to use it today. I needed to update my extentions, which wouldn't update

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Chrome question

2013-04-11 Thread Ariel
Hi, I'm using Google Chrome with JAWS 12. I haven't had any problems with it. It's my everyday browser. I've used Firefox before, but I don't like it. It's sort of slow at times, stops working, other times JAWS stops responding. IE was alright, but I wouldn't go back. I'm quite satisfied with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Google Chrome question

2013-04-11 Thread Ariel
Hey Brad, Yes you can. I actually had to use it today. I needed to update my extentions, which wouldn't update just by pressing enter. You might already know this, but you can force a link to open by pressing control+enter, or shift+enter. On 4/11/2013 3:27 PM, Brad Dunse wrote: Thanks Ariel

Re: [Blind-Computing] Scanners and software

2013-03-24 Thread Ariel
Greetings, You could try DocuScan Plus from Serotek. It's pretty easy to use. You can save your documents on the cloud, or save them to your computer. The program is crossed platform, meaning that you can use it both on Windows and Macs. You can check it out here:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Times in Excel

2013-03-15 Thread Ariel
Hi, Using Annette's examples, place your starting time in column A, A5. Next write 0:15 in B2. Now go to A6, press equals, type $B$2+A5. If you want to auto-fill the other cells, select from A6, down to the cell you want, and press control D. I hope this helps. Thanks, A On 3/15/2013 10:40