Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs

2018-03-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, I think it is a bit early to blame assistive tech alone in this saga; part of this may have to do with Windows and apps, as well as resource overload and such. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of JOHN RIEHL

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS freezing when switching between programs

2018-03-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Thread priority has to do with letting processors run a specific thread for a while despite requests from other threads to run. A good analogy is priority boarding at airports where those booked the first class cabin are boarded before others. In operating system design and architecture, a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Two Fixes For Problems, A Comment

2018-01-12 Thread Joseph Lee
confirm that results are not being spoken by JAWS 18 in my Windows 10 1709, either. Very annoying. This doesn't appear to be a problem for NVDA, though. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: January 12

Re: [JAWS-Users] Two Fixes For Problems, A Comment

2018-01-12 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Calculator bug: assuming that you're running latest version of Calculator app and this didn't occur before, chances are that something other than JAWS is to blame. I have an idea as to what's going on behind the scenes, but until I get a confirmation from others, I'll leave all possibilities

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2018-01-01 Thread Joseph Lee
How much is it to upgrade from pro to enterprise from pro? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Sunday, December 31, 2017 5:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win1

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-31 Thread Joseph Lee
sers-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: December 31, 2017 5:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest Hi, Depends. Under some circumstances, Cortana can be turned off (but for enterprises), whereas it can't be done for consume

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-31 Thread Joseph Lee
es anything? I noticed it's always running now and yeah, there doesn't seem anything to be done about it. I guess it's harmless. Haha -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: December 30, 2017 6:51 PM To: jaws-u

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-30 Thread Joseph Lee
y task manager, even though I do not use it and in fact modified the registry to disable it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: December 29, 2017 9:35 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JA

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws & Win10 Latest

2017-12-29 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Real reason: they are windows for universal apps. When you close a universal app (such as Skype UWP, Cortana, Microsoft Store and what not) on Windows 10, they will still run. The technical term for this is called "app suspension" (introduced in Windows 8.x) where the app window will appear to

Re: [JAWS-Users] protection

2017-12-13 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Ah, I think this is the first real-life example of secondary protection. In other words, when a third-party antivirus program is installed and is protecting your computer, Windows Defender will be turned off. Once the subscription expires, Windows Defender will kick in until you renew your

Re: [JAWS-Users] disappointed with new jaws

2017-12-12 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, This is because the underlying technology is only available on Windows 8 and 10, similar to complete touchscreen support. Screen Shade cannot be backported to Windows 7 (might be, but it is both difficult and as Win7 is in security maintenance mode at this time). Cheers, Joseph -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS2018 & Windows10 -Login & BitLocker

2017-12-12 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, A few questions: * Is this really a Windows 10 Version 170x machine? The new Narrator command is available from 1703 onwards. If Control+Windows+Enter doesn't work, try Windows+Enter. * Sounds like BitLocker (Pro and higher) is told to prompt you for a pin or a USB drive. In this case, screen

Re: [JAWS-Users] does Microsoft edge work with jaws yet

2017-12-11 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Provided you have JAWS 18.0 (latest build) and/or 2018 and Windows 10 Creators Update and later, JAWS will work with Edge. Cheers, joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of joanne Sent: Monday, December 11, 2017 10:52

Re: [JAWS-Users] Recurring problem: JAWS not speaking at logon screen after Windows 10 updates

2017-12-05 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, There was an update to JAWS 18.0 (not 2018) that came out today that should fix this problem. I'll also forward this question to a more Windows 10 oriented list to see if others can post their replies here. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Cannot get to the desktop

2017-11-02 Thread Joseph Lee
...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, November 01, 2017 2:51 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Cannot get to the desktop Hi, Which OS are you using? If it is Windows 10 and if my guess is correct, then you're not the only one who've just tasted

Re: [JAWS-Users] Cannot get to the desktop

2017-11-01 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Which OS are you using? If it is Windows 10 and if my guess is correct, then you're not the only one who've just tasted tablet mode. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Morne van der Merwe Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Quantum is coming, and it doesn't like screen-readers

2017-10-25 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, And Narrator won't work with it either. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of cheez Sent: Wednesday, October 25, 2017 8:45 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox Quantum is coming, and it

Re: [JAWS-Users] update progress with win10?

2017-10-20 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Adam and everyone, In this case, MS is wrong: up until Version 1703, you'll get a progress bar when downloading and installing all updates. Starting with Version 1709, you'll get status messages for individual updates. Also, JAWS needs to support UIA progress bars and certain events coming from

Re: [JAWS-Users] security

2017-10-07 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes it does. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Saturday, October 7, 2017 12:09 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] security Does windows 10 have its own

Re: [JAWS-Users] edge help.

2017-09-28 Thread Joseph Lee
-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2017 6:22 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] edge help. Hi, Control+I, or press Alt+X, then go to Favorites. An important note for everyone (well, two, really): * Edge doesn't have a concept

Re: [JAWS-Users] edge help.

2017-09-27 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Control+I, or press Alt+X, then go to Favorites. An important note for everyone (well, two, really): * Edge doesn't have a concept of traditional menu bar as in IE and Firefox. The user interface is like that of Chrome. * There are several tutorials about Edge, including one produced by David

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 Mail

2017-09-14 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, In short, you're not running the latest or the immediate past feature update, hence the update problem. I'll address this in detail on another list. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of HICKS, Steven

Re: [JAWS-Users] updates to jaws 2018 beta

2017-09-08 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, One of these is Edge support, and both Microsoft and VFO are actively working on possible solutions. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John R. Vaughn Sent: Friday, September 8, 2017 6:53 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 question

2017-08-16 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Ever since Windows 10 Version 1507 (build 10240) hit the air in July 2015 (or shortly before), I did tell people why supporting Edge early is crucial: some universal apps will use Edge rendering engine to display web content, including (as some found out the hard way) Windows Store. Sometimes

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows10 question

2017-08-16 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes, provided that screen readers add support for it. Edge can also be used to read PDF's. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne Sent: Wednesday, August 16, 2017 6:38 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows10 question

2017-08-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, There is a potential showstopper I'm keeping an eye on: in latest Fall Creators Update preview build, Microsoft Edge appears to not fire an event desperately needed by screen readers such as JAWS to announce notifications. This appears to be a regression in recent builds, and I asked Edge

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows10 question

2017-08-14 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Not just yet until VFO says it is ready for primetime. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of alex stone Sent: Monday, August 14, 2017 3:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Changing to Windows 10

2017-08-13 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, For the most part, yes. I'd expect some changes may be needed once 18B (JAWS 2018) comes out. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Pam Mahuika Sent: Sunday, August 13, 2017 7:36 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] I7 and I5, Does it really makes any difference for jaws users?

2017-07-23 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, In this case, processor may not be the culprit; rather, it might be disk usage, programs you're using and what not. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mohib Anwar Rafay Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] I7 and I5, Does it really makes any difference for jaws users?

2017-07-22 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, In the old days, the notable difference was how many processor cores you can use on I7 versus I5, as I7 includes models with four processor cores. Starting from 6th generation Core (Skylake), quad-core I5 models were introduced, the biggest difference from I7 being lack of Hyper-Threading on

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Edge

2017-07-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Not yet, although @FreedomSci Twitter handle says it'll be ready in a few days. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Dennis Long Sent: Monday, July 10, 2017 6:06 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Edge

2017-07-09 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, The only thing I can offer you at this stage is a teaser and an audio guide: http://www.josephsl.net/files/WinTen%2016232.mp3 There will come a time when some of you will say, "I wish I was a Windows Insider". As for what I mean by this and more info about the link I posted, please write to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Edge

2017-07-09 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, There was a whole thread devoted to this on another list, with the consensus being that it isn't ready for JAWS users but is coming along nicely. A few days ago someone posted a tutorial on Microsoft Edge with another screen reader. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft surface notebook

2017-06-27 Thread Joseph Lee
. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Thursday 22 June 2017 23:21 To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft surface notebook Hi, All but one: Surface laptop running Windows 10 S. In fact

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft surface notebook

2017-06-22 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, All but one: Surface laptop running Windows 10 S. In fact, any computer running Windows 10 S isn't compatible with JAWS, nor can run JAWS at this time. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Leonard Morris

Re: [JAWS-Users] Creator's edition ISO

2017-06-01 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes, the Media Creation Tool will download Creators Update ISO (you may wish to look for an updated version). Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gene Warner Sent: Thursday, June 1, 2017 10:12 AM To: JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] need detailed instructions regarding jaws and upgrading to win10 using upgrade assistant

2017-05-26 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, I will forward this query to a Windows 10 group. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of joanne Sent: Friday, May 26, 2017 1:55 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] need detailed

Re: [JAWS-Users] Downgrading to JAWS 16

2017-05-25 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, It depends on what Windows 10 release one is using. The latest builds of 17 and 18 will work reasonably well with Windows 10 Version 1703 (Creators Update), although for some, audio ducking in JAWS 18 is somewhat broken when using latest Windows 10 release. Cheers, Joseph -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10

2017-05-18 Thread Joseph Lee
a try! Debby -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 10:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10 Hi, I suggest calling

Re: [JAWS-Users] Win 10 defender

2017-05-17 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, This is because Windows Defender is now a universal app and starts up automatically (unles my recollection on that is wrong). Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Fred C. Adams Sent: Wednesday, May 17,

Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10

2017-05-17 Thread Joseph Lee
, and get Windows 10 updated. Thanks for the help! Debby -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2017 9:37 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submen

Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10

2017-05-17 Thread Joseph Lee
. Thanks! Debby -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 11:39 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10 Hi, Is this for all menus

Re: [JAWS-Users] getting stuck in submenus in Windows 10

2017-05-16 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Is this for all menus with submenus or just several? And you say you're running a 2015 release of Windows 10? Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Debby Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 8:35 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Cannot send email to new group

2017-05-02 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes, looks like a call to that list's owner might be in order. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 10:58 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Cannot send email to new group

2017-05-02 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Try: m...@techtalk.groups.io or techt...@groups.io, either will work. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Tuesday, May 2, 2017 10:42 AM To: JAWS-Users-List 2

Re: [JAWS-Users] avoid 'choose defaults by file type' in Creator's update using JAWS for the moment

2017-04-28 Thread Joseph Lee
- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 2:23 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] avoid 'choose defaults by file type' in Creator's update using JAWS for the moment Hi, Can others

Re: [JAWS-Users] avoid 'choose defaults by file type' in Creator's update using JAWS for the moment

2017-04-25 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Can others reproduce this problem, and is this with build 2738? Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Cher Bosch Sent: Tuesday, April 25, 2017 10:58 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] the creators update

2017-04-12 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, You have an older Version 1607 cumulative update installed. The latest out there is 14393.1066, released yesterday unless your computer is on the queue to be upgraded to Creators Update. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Don't be in a Hurry to Become Creative.

2017-04-06 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Several members of another list report that this is specific to Creators Update. Have you tried with a different voice profile/synthesizer combination? Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kenny Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Don't be in a Hurry to Become Creative.

2017-04-06 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Unfortunately, turning off audio ducking does not resolve this, and numerous reports were sent to VFO regarding this. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of TheHangMan Sent: Thursday, April 6, 2017 4:11 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Update your Freedom Scientific products before the W-10 creators update

2017-04-02 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, April 11th. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Sunday, April 2, 2017 8:05 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Update your Freedom Scientific products

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS cursor can not read the screen but says blank, blank, blank ...

2017-04-01 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Ah, talking about using newer style apps? JAWS cursor will not work there anymore due to some internal changes made, thus touch cursor is the way to go at this point forward. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] What will happen if you change your Microsoft account

2017-03-23 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, You'll get a toast notification that asks you to take a look at your MSA info, then change the email associated with it. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Daniel MacDonald Sent: Thursday, March 23, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] Question on KNFB app for Windows

2017-03-07 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Not really. A document window does exist, but you need to wait until later this year to navigate, as this is an Edge-based control. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Tuesday, March 7, 2017

Re: [JAWS-Users] New KNFBReader app for Windows 10

2017-03-04 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi David, Have you provided correct payment info so the Store can recognize it? Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Saturday, March 4, 2017 7:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Starting Microsoft Narrator

2017-03-01 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Control+Windows+ENTER. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike O'Brien Sent: Wednesday, March 1, 2017 9:02 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Starting Microsoft Narrator Hi

Re: [JAWS-Users] New keystroke

2017-02-22 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Called "Task View". Two differences though: Task View will show virtual desktops that are active (if none is active, it'll just say, "new desktop"), and Task View will let you manage app windows such as snap and closing them. Cheers, Jsoeph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 8.1

2017-02-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Anna and others, First, whoever told you that Windows 8.1 support is ending in May: please have this person contact me, as this information is completely bogus. As for when Windows 8.1 will go into history: January 2023. February updates: it was mentioned on another list that Microsoft did not

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 18, windows 10, all crash!

2017-02-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 18, windows 10, all crash! Is this just for the latest installment for windows 10? Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Wednesday, February 15, 2017 9:59 AM To: jaws-users

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws 18, windows 10, all crash!

2017-02-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes, confirmed by Insiders using JAWS, and both Microsoft and VFO are aware of this problem. Take a look at the following advisory posted on another list: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/topic/advisory_for_jaws_users_from/4358341?p =,,,20,0,0,0::recentpostdate%2Fsticky,,,20,2,0,4358341 Cheers,

[JAWS-Users] FW: [win10] FW: windows 10 latest version and accounts

2017-01-28 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Got this from a Win10 list. Hope this helps. Cheers, Joseph From: wi...@win10.groups.io [mailto:wi...@win10.groups.io] On Behalf Of Brian Vogel Sent: Saturday, January 28, 2017 6:08 PM To: wi...@win10.groups.io Subject: Re: [win10] FW: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 latest version and

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 latest version and accounts

2017-01-28 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, I have forwarded this to a list dedicated to Windows 10 (where a recent discussion about this topic took place) in hopes that someone over there can send a reply. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] What Do These Sounds Mean

2017-01-27 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, When you hear this tone, press Windows+V to find out if JAWS reads anything. Technical: if it's what I think it is, then VFO did not fix toast reading bug from prior builds. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On

Re: [JAWS-Users] system information

2017-01-14 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, A much better (and perhaps a stable) way: press Windows+R, type "msinfo32" (without quotes), then press ENTER. Navigate through the list that appears which will tell you everything you need to know about your computer and your OS. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows updates

2016-12-19 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Three reasons: 1. Reducing fragmentation: because people chose to install updates they wanted, it became a bit hard for Microsoft to track down issues and come up with workarounds as quickly as possible, hence cumulative update model was implemented in an attempt to reduce this. 2. Ease of

Re: [JAWS-Users] navigation in windows settings help

2016-12-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, How you uninstall apps is different between Control Panel and Settings app. In Settings app, you need to press ENTER, then press TAB to go to Uninstall button. I'll address this topic on the Win10 list later (upon request). Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft edge and jaws 18

2016-12-09 Thread Joseph Lee
-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft edge and jaws 18 don't like the touch features! -Original Message- From: Joseph Lee Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 10:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft edge and jaws 18 Hi, To use

Re: [JAWS-Users] microsoft edge and jaws 18

2016-12-08 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, To use Edge with JAWS, use of touch cursor is essential. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Sent: Thursday, December 8, 2016 3:07 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 - Pop up messages, I guess

2016-11-12 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Ah, toasts? If so, press Windows+V. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Reed Sent: Saturday, November 12, 2016 9:45 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 - Pop up

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws on a tablet

2016-10-26 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, A tablet that runs a full desktop Windows operating system will work with JAWS 17. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Tom Sent: Wednesday, October 26, 2016 10:07 AM To: jul

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 list?

2016-09-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, http://win10.groups.io/g/win10 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Vontre Hayse Sent: Friday, September 9, 2016 10:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 list? Hello, I just got a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Edge and JAWS 16

2016-08-19 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Actually, you can use touch cursor with Edge. However, it is best to wait for a while until at least a later build of JAWS 18. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of East, Robin Sent: Friday, August 19, 2016

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, hunanity cannot survive. --Dalai Lama On 8/4/2016 7:56 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: > Hi, > Hmmm, that's odd... What do you see when you open Task View (Windows=TAB)? > If you don't mind, I'll forward this to Win10 forum so people over > there can contact

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
On 8/4/2016 8:19 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: > Hi, > Windows+TAB. > Cheers, > Joseph > > -Original Message- > From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On > Behalf Of Maria Campbell > Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 5:03 PM > To: jaws-users

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
to expect Sorry. I don't know how to open task view I don't think? Maria Campbell luc...@gmail.com Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, hunanity cannot survive. --Dalai Lama On 8/4/2016 7:56 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: > Hi, > Hmmm, that's odd... What do you see wh

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
...@gmail.com Love and compassion are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, hunanity cannot survive. --Dalai Lama On 8/4/2016 7:36 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: > Hi, > Ah, default virtual desktops setting might be in effect... Are you using > multiple virtual desktops (that is, can you navigate bet

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
tied to ms-office or something though so I don't have to restart > every 40 minutes. because I think jaws is better and has some more > useful features than window eyes does. > > > > On 8/4/2016 6:16 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: >> Hi, >> Not quite: FS is aware of display c

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 3:11 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect or just do what i did. bypass it and use the free microsoft media creation tool and choose upgrade. On 8/4/2016 4:40 PM, Joseph Lee wrote: >

Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect

2016-08-04 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi all, I expect Microsoft to roll out a new MCT and/or let Version 1607 propagate throughout the world. As of now, Microsoft and Freedom Scientific (now VFO) are fully aware of display compatibility flag issue for those upgrading via MCT. Unfortunately, not only this affects JAWS, but some

Re: [JAWS-Users] jfw 13

2016-06-28 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, 16.0.4350 or later (I recommend 17; 18 if you'd like to try out Anniversary Update). Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 4:38 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] need guidance in updating

2016-06-27 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, The instructions can be found at the following Win10 group thread: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/thread/frequently_asked_questions/191975?p=, ,,20,0,0,0::Relevance,,upgrading,20,2,0,191975 \In a nutshell, you should do: 1. Uninstall JAWS earlier than latest 16.0 build (try using JAWS 17 or

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 redstone more info

2016-06-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Windows 10 Home users will be asked to install it on the day of or shortly after release. Windows 10 Pro and up can defer upgrades for a while. The overall download size is 3 GB or more, and after installing it, you can use Disk Cleanup to remove temporary installation files. Cheers, Joseph

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 redstone

2016-06-15 Thread Joseph Lee
-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of petras Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:17 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 redstone How do I get the update? - Original Message - From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22...@gmail.com To: <

Re: [JAWS-Users] windows 10 redstone

2016-06-15 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Redstone (specifically, Redstone 1 (RS1)) is indeed the codename for Windows 10 Anniversary Update (also known as Version 1607). It includes an improved Narrator, Cortana improvements, Edge extensions among other things. As far as accessibility is concerned, it includes a bit more responsive

Re: [JAWS-Users] W10 news app

2016-06-13 Thread Joseph Lee
clicking a link and stuff? Sad to say, I've never used the touch curser. I should try it tomorrow in the ap store. Thanks. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 10:31 PM To: jaws-users-list

Re: [JAWS-Users] W10 news app

2016-06-13 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, You would use arrow keys (usually left and right arrows on the numpad) to navigate between controls. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Monday, June 13, 2016 10:23 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] W10 news app

2016-06-13 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Holger and others, Touch cursor will work regardless of whether you have a physical touchscreen or not, and use of touch cursor is a MUST (yes, a must) if you want to navigate certain parts of universal apps (parts where there is no keyboard access). Cheers, Joseph -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] using the facebook app on windows 10

2016-06-07 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Hope the following helps: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/thread/uwa_bulletin_latest_facebook/1095819? p=,,,20,0,0,0:RecentPostDate%2FSticky,,facebook,20,2,0,1095819 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mark Brett Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Getting Started With Windows 10

2016-05-28 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, There are many tutorials out there done by Cool Blind Tech and many others. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Arnold Schmidt Sent: Saturday, May 28, 2016 12:00 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Some questions and concerns about updating to Windows 10.

2016-05-26 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, Yes, if you tell the installer to keep your files. Cheers, Joseph -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2016 6:31 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Some

Re: [JAWS-Users] Narrator

2016-05-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi, You might be thinking of this article: https://blogs.msdn.microsoft.com/accessibility/2016/05/09/further-details-on -the-coming-improvements-to-narrator-in-windows-10/ -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Holger Fiallo

Re: [JAWS-Users] W10 update

2016-05-08 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi everyone, Take a look at this message sent to Win10 forum: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/message/4725?p=Created,0,,20,2,40,3654283 fset=59 -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Sunday, May 8, 2016 12:06 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] Should I have JAVA on my computer?

2008-04-30 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Phani and list, You'll need Java Access Bridge or Java Virtual Machine to run programs based on Java. The Java thing on the PC might be the Java Runtime Environment (I don't know much about it). Also, the one on Interod! Explorer is a combination of Java and Javascript (JS for short).

Re: [JAWS-Users] any twitter users on the list?

2008-04-19 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi there, I used to use Twitter (I have an account there). The best thing that I've seen (using JAWS 9) is that, when I exit out of Forms Mode (while typing the message), the site tells you how cannot words you can type (for example, if you wrote 100 words, the site tells you that you have 40

Re: [JAWS-Users] The grave key?

2008-04-05 Thread Joseph Lee
] The grave key? Got that, but how do you tell the computer what accent you want on a given letter: grarve or acute? Jewel - Original Message - From: Joseph Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, April 05, 2008 5:16 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users

Re: [JAWS-Users] The grave key?

2008-04-04 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Jewel, Well, do you recall that foreign languages such as French and Spanish have accent marks on some characters? This grav accent key is used to type an accented letter. For exapple, to type e acute (or e acccht), first press Grav then type e. Cheers, Joseph - Original Message

Re: [JAWS-Users] safari and JAWS

2008-03-22 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi Carlene, Safari is the web browser for Mac computers. It will not work with JAWS at all (unless Apple decides to write a Windows version of Safari). Cheers, Joseph - Original Message - From: Carlene Knight [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Jaws-users list jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Date

Re: [JAWS-Users] safari and JAWS

2008-03-22 Thread Joseph Lee
Joseph, There is already a windows version of Safari. Cheers. Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] m] On Behalf Of Joseph Lee Sent: 22 March 2008 20:29 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com; jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows Vista Service Pack 1 Installed.

2008-03-19 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi there, Well, the two advantages are the ability to choose other drives when using Disk Defragmenter, and the ability to use other programs for Start Search (such as using Goofbe Desktop to search for items on your computer instead of default Windows Search). Cheers, Joseph - Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Laptop Keystrokes

2008-03-10 Thread Joseph Lee
Hi there, Yes, it is possible to use an external keyboard with laptop layout (which is my situation as well with my Toshiba Satellite running Vista). Cheers, Joseph - Original Message - From: Estelita [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED],jaws-users-li [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date sent:

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