Re: [JAWS-Users] using Edge with jaws

I get the same error message. Can you send the link again? I also cannot find it on the page when I go there and look for it myself. Merv -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Thursday, July 19, 2018 3:47 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] possible bug in edge and jaws latest build

I just tried it with Jaws 2018 and Windows 10 Home 64 bit. It worked perfectly with Edge. Maybe the site was having issues when you tried it? Merv -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Michael Amaro Sent: Wednesday, March 21, 2018

Re: [JAWS-Users] Focus 14 versus 40

Hi, It is definitely a matter of personal preference versus what you are going to use it for as well as what you can afford. I have a Focus 14 and I am very happy with it. However, I often read documents with a lot of technical words that make me wish I had a 40 cell display. And I have used the

Re: [JAWS-Users] When in the address bar in IE

I usually Shift + Tab. If I want to go right up to the top then I tap control + Home because once I tapped the Shift + Tab that put me at the bottom of the web page. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mr. Ed Sent: Sunday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] ElBraille questions.

its updates. Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ElBraille questions. Hi, Have you checked out this site? h

Re: [JAWS-Users] ElBraille questions.

. Thanks for steering me in the right direction for information. Judy -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Saturday, March 11, 2017 12:30 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] ElBraille

Re: [JAWS-Users] ElBraille questions.

Hi, Have you checked out this site? http://elbraille.com I think with any device, it depends on what you are going to use it with that ultimately justifies which one would be best. I just had a similar conversation with someone when ask to consult on the decision to purchase a Focus display and

Re: [JAWS-Users] YouTube to MP3

YouTube BLG is accessible with Jaws. I don't have a link for it but it works very well. It does not have all the options that the one you mentioned has but it does a very good job. It even does playlists without a premium subscription. Hope that helps. Merv -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Freedom Scientific in the news

Wow! I live ten minutes from Freedom Scientific. If make a wish called me I would want to meet Tim Tebow or Nick Sabin. Laughs! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of wayne smith Sent: Monday, January 2, 2017 11:02 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] I can't install any programs, because user account control is not reading.

If you are using Windows 10, try selecting Windows + Tab. Then arrow left or right until you hear Jaws say User Account Control and select enter. Sometimes during an installation the UAC gets pushed behind after it is initiated and you need to bring it forward again. At least that has been my

Re: [JAWS-Users] Stopping jaws from saying command keys.

Did you tap Control Shift D to enter default mode before you attempted to modify the settings? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lev Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2016 7:41 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Contacting FS support

Hi, That is a valid email address. It stands for Vector-freedom scientific Optalek group. Jonathan Mosen spoke a few months ago on an FS cast about the merger of these entities. This is just a further reflection of that merger. Freedom scientific is still freedom Scientific. However, if you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre 2016 & JAWS

S to the word, the, you get "T H E I R S". That spells THEIRS! - Original Message - From: Merv Keck To: blindt...@groups.io Sent: Saturday, April 09, 2016 8:01 AM Subject: Re: [BlindTech] thoughts on the new viper update. No I just checked and there have been a couple of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre 2016 & JAWS

I want to allow it? I'm running Windows 7 Pro & Jaws 15 thru 17 latest. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike Remember folks, it's tax time! If you add, IRS to the word, the, you get "T H E I R S". That spells THEIRS! - Original Message - From

Re: [JAWS-Users] Vipre 2016 & JAWS

hat I want to allow it? I'm running Windows 7 Pro & Jaws 15 thru 17 latest. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike Remember folks, it's tax time! If you add, IRS to the word, the, you get "T H E I R S". That spells THEIRS! - Original Message - F

Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking windows update status in w-10 withJaws 17.0.1806

commands, Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Sunday, April 10, 2016 1:15 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking windows update

Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking windows update status in w-10 withJaws 17.0.1806

ject INSERT+NUM PAD PLUS Text Review NUM PAD SLASH or INSERT+ENTER Advanced Navigation NUM PAD STAR table end Take care. Mike Remember folks, it's tax time! If you add, IRS to the word, the, you get "T H E I R S". That spells THEIRS! - Original Message ----- From: Merv Keck To: jaws-u

Re: [JAWS-Users] Checking windows update status in w-10 with Jaws 17.0.1806

The touch cursor is how I have been doing it for months. I also use the touch cursor with several other applications when the PC cursor does not give me sufficient feedback. Since I have been teaching this method for months I will go ahead and answer the question someone will ask eventually. No

Re: [JAWS-Users] Is the following a JAWS issue or a win 10 issue Eric?

Hi, Until this is fixed. And I do hope this is fixed because I very much miss the ability you speak of in the settings area of Windows 10. You can get information even without a touch screen by using the Jaws touch cursor. If you tap Shift + the minus key on your numeric keypad you will be in the

Re: [JAWS-Users] what is this?

They are standalone reading machines. They do the same thing that Openbook will do if connected to a computer with Jaws and a scanner or Pearl camera. I had the opportunity to see both in action about two weeks ago and I really liked the Sara CE which I believe is the more recent incarnation of

Re: [JAWS-Users] iTunes 12.3.317 has been released today

On my Lenovo Windows 10, sixty-four bit machine running Jaws 17 I had no issues updating iTunes to the latest version. I used Help and Check for updates. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jim Sent: Tuesday, March 22,

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: [Bulk] Re: defending myself hope this is ok

Office 365 works pretty well with Jaws. And both Microsoft and Freedom Scientific are always working to improve accessibility with the Office Suite since it is constantly evolving much like Windows 10. I am currently using Office 365 Home which includes Outlook 2016 as well as Word and Excel and a

Re: [JAWS-Users] vipre

Hi, The subject here is vipre. If you are saying the new version of vipre is not as screen reader friendly I can tell you that it is screen reader friendly. I have the latest version of vipre Internet Security and I have no issues even in the advanced settings part of the application. For me the

[JAWS-Users] copying text from Outlook 2016 to Word 2016

Hi, Does anyone know what setting if any I need to change in order to allow text to be copied from Outlook 2016 to word 2016. I have this issue on and off again since updating to Office 2016 and windows 10. Yesterday I had no problem, or the day before. However, today it simply will not allow me

Re: [JAWS-Users] disable quick start in win 10

There is a tremendous advantage for some people to having quick start turned off. This is a matter of opinion. Not a matter of fact. It depends on your personal preference and how your machine performs. Personally, I prefer to have quick start turned off and recommend it for all of my students. It

Re: [JAWS-Users] Microsoft Office

Hi, Office 2016 is pretty accessible with a few issues remaining as with many Windows 10 applications. Each day accessibility continues to improve but is still a work in progress. This in all fairness has been pretty much the deal since Office 2010. Microsoft needs to do some work with their

Re: [JAWS-Users] disable quick start in win 10

What is the difference in a cold boot time with it enabled versus disabled? Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 12:01 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] disable quick start in win 10

. With it disabled, my guess is you get the boot up sound same as if you select restart? Best, Al -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2015 2:22 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re

Re: [JAWS-Users] Does enhanced convenient OCR do a good job on an PDF image?

What is enhanced convenient OCR? As opposed to Convenient OCR? I use both Openbook and Convenient OCR and find them both to be extremely useful. I would not be without either one. I use the latest version of Jaws 17 and I have used convenient OCR to get me out of a few tight spots including

Re: [JAWS-Users] usb 3.0 port

Many times that will be the HDMI port. Without looking I could not say with 100% certainty, however, I have been around quite a few computers with multiple USB ports and if there is a port that looks a lot like a USB port it is usually an HDMI port. For example, this machine I am typing on has

Re: [JAWS-Users] Looks like i found a bug in JAWS.

I am not following your issue. It is reading correctly for me. I depend on numerical data on a daily basis in both outlook, and Word as well as Excel and all work well with Windows 10 and Jaws 17. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]

Re: [JAWS-Users] Windows 10 and Logos 3

I'm surprised your using Logos 3 with Windows 7. They encouraged me to upgrade to Logos 4 after moving fromXP to 7. Logos 4 was never accessible and I don't have it on my computer anymore now that I lost my sight for all time. It was a shame really as I built that library up from the Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Found two problems with jaws 17.;

Hi, The dictionary works for me but the phonetic spelling does not. I tried it both on the laptop and the wireless keyboard. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Friday, December 4, 2015 9:47 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] WARNING! some key combinations do not work with wireless keyboards

Hi, I was actually a bit surprised to find that I had the same experience on this Logitech keyboard. It is not all that old, maybe two years old as far as the model is concerned. I just bought it about two months ago from Amazon however. And my laptop is about five months old and also works very

Re: [JAWS-Users] problem navigating in Word 2013

If you are using Windows 10, try tapping Windows + Up Arrow twice to make sure Outlook 2013 is actually maximized. That may help. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Philip Hall Sent: Sunday, November 29, 2015 12:53 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] WIN 10 upgrade advice from our computer people

are in that article. Also in my experience, there may be some driver issues; but I have yet to run across anything that would work in Windows 8 and not in Windows 10. Steve Lansing, MI - Original Message - From: Merv Keck To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 25, 2015 3:05 PM

Re: [JAWS-Users] on some websites I can't activate buttons

I just asked this same question this week to some tech people because I had the same experience on amazon. I am still waiting for a satisfactory solution. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of joanne Sent: Friday, November

Re: [JAWS-Users] WIN 10 upgrade advice from our computer people

Besides the fact that actual tech professionals from both Dell and HP continue to recommend waiting to upgrade to Windows 10 there really is no reason to upgrade if you don't have to. If Windows 7 or 8.1 works then don't break what is not already broken. I have very successfully helped install

Re: [JAWS-Users] Navigation tips for moving in the Settings area ofw-10

Hi, I have spent a great deal of time customizing my two laptops with Windows 10 and I have been pretty happy with the way both Jaws and Microsoft have arranged the Settings adjustments in Windows 10. For example, today I received a wireless Logitech keyboard from Amazon and after plugging it

Re: [JAWS-Users] I need help to do the following.

Hi, I don't know if control + T is assigned in any application you are currently using, however, that key is assigned for hanging indents in Microsoft Office. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Ron Kolesar Sent: Monday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] very important verify your ms account with w-10

I had to verify it on both laptops when I updated to windows 10. I did it using Jaws and Magic but it was not easy. I had Microsoft send me the text. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of anna vimini Sent: Friday, October

Re: [JAWS-Users] A GOOD AND ACCESSIBLE ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAM

I am playing with a trial of viper Internet security at the current time. It seems to be working pretty well as far as jaws and accessibility goes so far. There are still a few things I want to play with before buying it for the machines in the house such as installing a program that force me to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Cortana

Hi, I use Cortana on two machines and I have I e 11 as my default browser. One was upgraded from windows 7 and one from 8.1. Hope that helps. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Robbins Sent: Wednesday, August 5, 2015

Re: [JAWS-Users] start menu in windows 10.

Hi, Some people are having success by uninstalling Jaws and then re-installing Jaws. Hopefully a more helpful solution will be forthcoming but for now that seems to do the trick for many. Hope that helps. Merv -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about jaws and windows 10

Hi, I think it depends on how comfortable you are with tech will depend on whether you need sight to update to windows ten. Last night I updated my Lenovo Laptop running Windows 8.1 to windows 10 without sight with no difficulties. I had one moment of hesitation when it brought up a screen after a

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Digital Editions: JAWS doesn't see the screen content

-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Merv Keck Sent: Sunday, July 19, 2015 11:16 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Digital Editions: JAWS doesn't see the screen content Adobe DC latest build works very well with Jaws sixteen

Re: [JAWS-Users] Adobe Digital Editions: JAWS doesn't see the screen content

Adobe DC latest build works very well with Jaws sixteen. You may wish to go to the Adobe website and make sure you are running the latest version. If you already have Adobe digital Reader installed you may want to make sure it is up to date since they recently updated it only a couple of days

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 17

? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike O'Brien Sent: Thursday, July 2, 2015 1:21 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 17 Hi After you have installed JAWS 17, you will be able to use the

Re: [JAWS-Users] goldwave 6 scripts

Hi, I would also like to know about Goldwave six scripts. I have found that 6.10 is a bit of a chore to use. Merv For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: JAVA ACCESS Bridge

Hi, My thoughts exactly. UAC is not really necessary on my system at this point in my life except to provide typing practice. Laughs! I get to hit an extra key! Merv For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAVA ACCESS Bridge

Hi, I am supposed to be a little on the paranoid side and I have had UAC turned off for two years, Laughs! I believe it to be more of a nuisance than a security aid. If I really need to secure my computer I just lock it behind a password when I leave the room. Which I do when I get up to leave

Re: [JAWS-Users] bit defender

Hi, I have not used it in several years now. About four years ago I switched away from it after losing most of my useable vision and it was largely inaccessible,. As far as I know it is still not accessible and largely cloud based which is sad because it is one of the best out there and I wish I

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws 16 reading web pages HTML code

I have not attempted this so I am asking not guessing here. Has flexible web been used to try to work around the issue? I personally have found that to be more frustrating than useful much as Research It. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] [Bulk] Re: Amazon

It is a known issue with both Amazon sites in the U S and U K and the checkout button. FS has been working on it for some time. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Problems Accessing Amazon.com

Hi, I am using Jaws 15 and Internet Explorer 11. However, I surmise that these tips may be helpful with other versions of both Jaws and Internet Explorer. I cannot speak for Firefox, however, because I do not have it installed on either one of my Windows 7 sixty four bit computers. First of all,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Weather problem Re: Research it

Hi, I keep forgetting I have Research It. However, I tried Weather and several other Research It features using Jaws on two 64 bit computers yesterday and had no difficulties at all. This is jaws 15 and Windows 7 on a 64 bit HP and ACER laptop. Specifically, weather worked for me for several

Re: [JAWS-Users] Kaspersky and jaws

Hi, I would love to use Kaspersky since I have a 3 License copy of the latest version sitting here unused now for the second year. I get it free with a service agreement I have on three machines. However, due to the problems I keep hearing with both Jaws and Magic and Kaspersky I am very hesitant

Re: [JAWS-Users] Questions about upgrading to IE11

I had that log in problem with I E 10 and an Amped 10,000 square foot Wifi repeater and it turned out to be a Java issue. I had Java disabled and Amped or that repeater required java to configure it. blind5sparrow For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Questions about upgrading to IE11

Windows Update is the easiest way to update to I e 11. It is listed as an important update and usually updates without a problem. I went through yesterday and updated all the computers in the house except one that is using older software in a matter of minutes. For answers to frequently

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Magic

I personally use both Magic Jaws together. I started using Magic when my sight was good enough that I only needed 4X magnification and no Jaws but became aware of Jaws both because my wife used it and then because as a trainer at a position I held back in 2004 they asked me if I would train a

Re: [JAWS-Users] new voices?

Allison, Ava, Smantha, and Tom are the U.S. voices. However, they are very expressive as was discussed in the latest FS cast as compared to previous versions. The direct version does not indicate caps by raising pitch like the expressive version. I am using Ava myself and am very happy with the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Bill Pay

The first thing I hear when I hit my bill pay page at GTE financial is screen reader users click hto make this page more accessible. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Bill Pay

It's not up to the screen reader it's up to the designer of the web site. That is what my bank does. It gives you the option to turn off all dynamic crap right away so everything works with your screen reader. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Router Question

Cisco Lynksys E 4200 v1 I specified version 1 because they came out with v 2 a year later which has a faster processor but a little shorter range. I like the v 1 better. It's plenty fast enough, accessible, andincludes the 5 gig band if you happen to have an apple TV. we also live in a 2

Re: [JAWS-Users] IE 10

I have been using I E 10 for several days successfully with Jaws, Magic and with Jaws and Magic together. I have had no difficulties at all on any site including google, banking, sendspace, or anywhere else I have gone. Even Amazon has not been a problem using Jaws and or Magic and I e 10. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] amazon ordering form problem

Amazon was having some form issues yesterday for several hours. They were not allowing input into their forms including search on their main site. They were returning very strange error messages when inputting data into form fields but it got cleared up after a couple hours. Perhaps you should

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2013 with JAWS

No they didn't charge me but it took a lot of convincing on my part. They are very contrary at Microsoft. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Office 2013 with JAWS

You can call Microsoft and beg them to give you an activation of your current version of Office but it's a major pain in the butt. You end up talking to several arragont egotistical Microsoft butt holes who come straight out and ask you if you are a Pirate because you actually dare to want to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws and Tween twitter client

I use the Cube on both my 64 bit windows 7 laptops and I tried Tween for like a day and hated it. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Libronics Bible software and Windows 7 or 8

Unless things have changed you will have problems installing Logos 3 on a Windows 7 machine. I updated to Logos 4 Platinum because when I bought a Windows 7 machine Logos told me my Logos 3 discs would not load on the machine. Some of the software was downloadable but I had added in a lot of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Libronics Bible software and Windows 7 or 8

Hopefully Logos 4 or eventually Logos 5 will work better with Jaws and Magic because I need the advanced tools that only Logos can offer. Currently I get enough accessibility with Jaws Magic to be able to work with the 2,048 resources I currently have. However, there is a need for a bit more

Re: [JAWS-Users] nls bard and jaws 13

From the well worn thread on this subject it looks like people with 32 bit Windows 7 and possibly XP are having the issue and not 64 bit computers. I also have had absolutely no issues on any web site since the update on my 64 bit windows 7 machine running Jaws 13 with the latest update.

Re: [JAWS-Users] I just got new hardware for my computer and have aquestion regarding Jaws installation.

I highly recommend you install your hardware first. When you add new hardware you usually have to reactivate. I'm speaking from personal experience. blind5sparrow For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Alt Tab in Windows 7

Sometimes you need to hit Alt Tab twice really fast. I've always had that problem even with XP even before my sight got bad enough I had to depend mostly on Jaws. I just hit Alt Tab twice rapidly and it moves to the next open application. I use Windows 7, Jaws, and Magic. blind5sparrow

Re: [JAWS-Users] JAWS, MAGIC and Firefox

I use Jaws, Magic, Firefoxthe latest version as well as Internet Explorer 8 and I have the same problem. On some sites the difference is so pronounced that I turn off magic and just trust Jaws to get things done because the site is a bill paying site and will time out before I find my place. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer

congratulations! I love my I7. Jaws 13 runs very well on it. -Original Message- From: Kimberly Thurman Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 1:28 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer Well, I got the new computer. It's an I7

Re: [JAWS-Users] Using JAWS and buying a new computer

If you get a 64 bit and can afford 6 gigs go for 6 gigs not the minimal 4. You won't regret it when using the audio stuff while having the transcription and the word files and everything else going on at the same time. I have a laptop with 6 gigs and a laptop with 4 gigs and both running top

Re: [JAWS-Users] scripting

Hey There: That book sounds like something I would be very interested in getting. Is it May I ask where you found this title? Thanks in advance blind5sparrow -Original Message- From: rouillardm...@aol.com Sent: Tuesday, January 24, 2012 6:04 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com