Re: Weather Apps for Mac

2019-05-21 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
ssh...@icloud.com> On May 21, 2019, at 12:09 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:  Unless Carrot has a trial version, who wants to spend 12 bucks to test it? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto:ancient.ali..

Re: Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-30 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
. Best, Janina 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries writes: Janina, I think it was you who told me about the CR/LF thing. I decided to use the .rtf format after some experimenting the last couple days. I want to keep to a minimum the tools I need to use. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many

Re: Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-30 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Just type " texteditor" with no space and it should be the first result. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/30/2019 11:48 AM, 'Dan' via MacVisionaries wrote: text editor -- The following

Re: App Specific Passwords

2019-04-27 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
in focus right away, but I have had occasion to find them hard to locate.  I suggest you get on Apple Accessibility's case. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 24, 2019, at 09:04, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvision

Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-27 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I am taking a different path to see if I can easily create or edit text files on the Mac that will read correctly in Windows. TwctEdit does not insert the CR and LF codes needed by Windows. I do not want to take extra steps to work around this such as using LineBreak which was last

Re: TextEdit for iOS

2019-04-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
wrote: Hi ET, What about pages, Word, Surely they will do that if you need it. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, 29 April 2019 5:29 AM To: MacVisionaries Subject: TextEdit for iOS Is there a TextEdit equivalent text editor that supports .rtf for iOS

Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
How do I export individual albums from iTunes on the Mac in mp3 format? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/7/2019 10:38 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Are you exporting them to CD, or to a stick? Later.. Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 7, 2019, at 11:31, 'E.T.' via

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
imported tracks end up having the DRM stripped thus allowing for the conversion to mp3.  Pain in the behind I'm sure, but that's the DRM world. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 7, 2019, at 11:44, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
acks end up having the DRM stripped thus allowing for the conversion to mp3.  Pain in the behind I'm sure, but that's the DRM world. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 7, 2019, at 11:44, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
AB Canada On May 7, 2019, at 11:44, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   Well the idea is to put these albums on a music player. I had been getting mu music from Amazon but decided to buy from iTunes. The music player still works so wa

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 7, 2019, at 13:02, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   I have not done it yt yet. Which works better, do it from iTunes to burn a playlist, or from Finder? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@i

Re: Plain text source of Mueller report

2019-04-20 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Why don't we leave this to Mark? Its not off topic in the slightest. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/20/2019 9:06 AM, CHUCK REICHEL wrote: Hi dan, What does this junk have to do with using a

Braille Display on Mojave

2019-04-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I started working with my Focus 5th on the Mac. I've some questions. Using keyboard help I find that Voiceover does not announce what the commands, space 2, space 5, left or right panning are for when those keys are pressed. These are assigned commands. Not sure if they actually work, still

Re: Braille Display on Mojave

2019-04-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
inside an app like mail, and do space+2 or space+5 while there, the display pans what’s in VO focus, it looks like. From my experiences, those are the only two commands that won’t give an explanation when in keyboard help. Pete De Vasto On Apr 19, 2019, at 11:42 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Re: Braille Display on Mojave

2019-04-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Never mind the command tab question. I tried it again It does work with space 1-7 then space 2-3-4-5. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/19/2019 2:41 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:    I

Re: Braille Display on Mojave

2019-04-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
and join in with your Q’s, subscribe here braille-display-users+subscr...@groups.io All hins, tips, and questions are welcome! On Apr 19, 2019, at 1:42 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: I started working with my Focus 5th on the Mac. I've some questions. Using keyboard help I find

Kindle

2019-05-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I should have paid attention when this was discussed. :( In brief, which is more accessible, iOS or Mac? Either audio or braille as I will try both and see what I like best, From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it

Re: Verification sms codes.

2019-05-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Directly from the Apple Support web site. As to the various forums, not always useless, depends on how dated the discussions are. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/4/2019 8:15 AM, Jonathan

Re: Hiding Mac Apps

2019-05-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
ignores that app until you re-download it. Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 6, 2019, at 08:51, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   One can hide purchases on an iOS de

Re: Hiding Mac Apps

2019-05-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
if you decide you want it back at a later date.  Is there something different you're wanting? Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 4, 2019, at 22:43, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>&

Re: Kindle

2019-05-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
' via MacVisionaries wrote: ET, Braille works well in Kindle for IOS. Cheers, Donna On May 6, 2019, at 12:21 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: I should have paid attention when this was discussed. :( In brief, which is more accessible, iOS or Mac? Either audio or braille as I will try

Re: Switching among documents on pages?

2019-05-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Sounds like a normal keyboard to me. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/2/2019 12:50 PM, Leo Bado wrote: Guys, actually I got this problem solved yesterday, and yes,  command plus accent

Re: Switching among documents on pages?

2019-05-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On May 2, 2019, at 15:06, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   Sounds like a normal keyboard to me. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto:ancient.ali...@icloud.com> Many belie

Re: Switching among documents on pages?

2019-05-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Doesn't command plus accent work for you? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/2/2019 8:46 AM, Leo Bado wrote: Hi, no... I just wanted to change from one document to another  when I'm working on

Re: Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-27 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
for you. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 28 April 2019 8:00 AM To: MacVisionaries Subject: Text Editors for Mac I am taking a different path to see if I can easily create or edit text files on the Mac that will read correctly in Windows. TwctEdit

iCloud Drive

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I've been working out some things I want to do with iCloud Drive. On the iPhone when I open an .rtf document from the Files app. Voice Dream Reader launches. Can I get MS Word or Pages instead to open? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been

Re: Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
which will spot the problem when you load a text file and offer to do, or simply do the conversion for you on the fly. Problem here is that you need such an app on up to three separate environments. hth Janina 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries writes: Simon, I don't know what that is but have been

Re: Text Editors for Mac

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
? These are linux text editors I'm just wondering if something like that might work for you. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, 28 April 2019 8:00 AM To: MacVisionaries Subject: Text Editors for Mac I am taking a different path to see if I can easily create

TextEdit for iOS

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Is there a TextEdit equivalent text editor that supports .rtf for iOS? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If

Re: iCloud Drive

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
have found using Notepad++ to be quite good on the Windows side. It will even tell you if your line endings are inconsistent and ask if you want it to correct. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Apr 28, 2019, at 7:21 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>&

Re: iCloud Drive

2019-04-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
in the Files APP that was in my Documents folder, it opened in a kinda preview in Files, with a share button at the bottom that brought up the share sheet. Was your RTF file perhaps in the Reader directory? Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn On Apr 28, 2019, at 11:39 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Re: chrome settings

2019-04-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Cycle through speech settings (such as voice, rate, or pitch) in the rotor: VO-Cmd-Shift-Right or Left Arrow Increase or decrease current speech setting (such as voice, rate, or pitch) in rotor: VO-Cmd-Shift-Up or Down Arrow And there is always the commands menu when you get stuck.

Hiding Mac Apps

2019-05-04 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I wish to hide a couple of apps that were installed from the Mac App store. How do I accomplish this? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is important for all

Re: Verification sms codes.

2019-05-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Anders, Are you having trouble entering the verification codes? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/5/2019 8:30 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! That is why i rather ask here before searching.

Re: iCloud verification

2019-05-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Yes that can be confusing. That is actually the position of the field, 1 through 6. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/5/2019 9:20 AM, richr...@gmail.com wrote: My Mac has recently rejoined the

Re: iCloud verification

2019-05-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
And you will automatically be advanced to the next field as you enter the code. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/5/2019 9:20 AM, richr...@gmail.com wrote: My Mac has recently rejoined the land

Re: Verification sms codes.

2019-05-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
and wanted to add her own and had to enter the verification code. Problem is now solved though. /A 5 maj 2019 kl. 17:41 skrev 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries : Anders, Are you having trouble entering the verification codes? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have

Re: Exporting Albums from iTunes

2019-05-08 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
019, at 09:52, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   Well Anne, wow. This works wonderfully. Thanks so very much. I'm not finished as I need coffee but this works so well it won't take long, :) From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com

Re: Question regarding entering varification code using an I phone if it's the only device you have.

2019-07-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This process seems to work better when using two devices, one to sign in, the other to send the code to. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 7/5/2019 6:34 AM, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries

Re: Youtube Downloader

2019-07-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
tech tidbits. let me see if I can find it. My Youtube Channel: "www.youtube.com/loriemccloud On Jul 4, 2019, at 12:09 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Found the Windows version but not for the Mac. Can you share the link? Thanks. From E.T.'s Key

Re: Youtube Downloader

2019-07-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
wrote: Here is the web page. I have used the windows versionn for years. I just recently learned of the mac app. http://www.pontes.ro/en/scripts/ On 7/5/2019 10:50 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:    Any luck finding the link? The one I found is in Romania so am not trusting it. From

Re: Partitioning ssd disk.

2019-07-13 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
APFS is what macOS needs but if the drive is connected via USB, it will be s-l-o-w as molasses when booting. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 7/13/2019 11:26 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I

Re: Youtube Downloader

2019-07-03 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 7/3/2019 11:57 AM, Lorie McCloud wrote: I'm using Pontes Media Downloader and really like it. On Jul 3, 2019, at 11:53 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Youtube Downloader

2019-07-03 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I' looking for a free Youtube downloader for the Mac. I don't remember the one that has been suggested here previously. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is

Re: Abusive email from spammers who tried to hijack your account

2019-04-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
You will find the below from Apple. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/22/2019 1:28 PM, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello. Is there

Re: App Specific Passwords

2019-04-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
, at 00:07, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   This is needed when two factor authentication is turned on. After entering a label then pressing the Create button, I could not locate the created password. I don't know if any recent updates ch

Re: App Specific Passwords

2019-04-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
laygrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 24, 2019, at 09:04, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   This is for any third party app that needs access to Apple services such as iCloud. You log into Apple id then in the Security area is App

Re: Please remind me on Vmware.

2019-04-10 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Anders, Launch the VMware app then press command shift l for the VM library. Make sure your VM is selected. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/10/2019 10:51 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I¨ve

Re: Formatting and exturnal drive?

2019-04-09 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
APFS. Other programs will handle that just fine. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 4/9/2019 9:24 AM, Matt Turner wrote: Hi, thanks for that. I also see the format APFS, and another one mac

Re: Formatting and exturnal drive?

2019-04-09 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
(with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 9, 2019, at 10:26, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   APFS. Other programs will handle that just fine. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com <mailto

Re: Formatting and exturnal drive?

2019-04-09 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
uot;hit and run".  I think that you can be arrested for that :). Later... Tim Kilburn Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Apr 9, 2019, at 11:32, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: Tim,   As us

Re: Dropbox Changes

2019-04-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
On Apr 13, 2019, at 9:24 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi Donna, That is how I use Dropbox. I also keep my shopping list there and bring it up at the store. But I still run Windows as well. I suppose iCloud Drive will not play there? Still, I should set it up and see why you like

App Specific Passwords

2019-04-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This is needed when two factor authentication is turned on. After entering a label then pressing the Create button, I could not locate the created password. I don't know if any recent updates changed how this is done under macOS 10.14.4 but I sure would like to know what works for others.

macOS Catalina Install

2019-07-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I removed the partition and added an APFS volume to the main drive and installed the beta into it. I see no obvious differences, still have the "no permission to read". And something new which I hope I can run down. Sometimes when I close a Finder window, I hear 'authentication'. I

Re: App store makes me mad.

2019-08-12 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
And in future, when an update is downloaded, instead of continuing with the installation one can close the process and copy the installer from the Applications folder to another location. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the

Re: Streaming CNN to Apple TV

2019-07-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Or wold this work with a CNN app on the iPhone? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 7/29/2019 3:35 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:    I have the Apple TV 3rd which does not have a CNN app. I

Streaming CNN to Apple TV

2019-07-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I have the Apple TV 3rd which does not have a CNN app. I want to learn how to do this using my Mac. This is a new task for me. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information

Rent Cafe

2019-08-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Jeff I think it was you who uses this service. Could you replay to me off list. I've a question for you. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is important for all

Re: Using the Mac after a long time

2019-08-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Were there perhaps a system dialog that needed attention? Sometimes they appear to be invisible to Voiceover. After 6 weeks this is a possibility. Have you done a cold reboot? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it

Re: Problems with the Open With Menu

2019-08-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I have not tried this but am saving this site just in case. If you are comfortable using Terminal, go to this site. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the

Re: Problems with the Open With Menu

2019-08-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Fantastic! From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/18/2019 12:22 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: Thank you E.T. It worked! On Aug 18, 2019, at 2:27 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Re: This is how you set up your Apple Card for iPhone, cNet

2019-08-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mark, Wondering if this rollout is on a limited basis? I do not see Apple Card in my wallet. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/16/2019 6:51 AM, M. Taylor wrote: This is how you set up your

Re: Using the Mac after a long time

2019-08-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote:   Were there perhaps a system dialog that needed attention? Sometimes they appear to be invisible to Voiceover. After 6 weeks this is a possibility. Have you done a cold reboot? From E.T.'s Keyboard... an

Re: Synchronizing Files in iCloud Drive Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-15 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, The folders in my iCloud Drive are synced to iPhone, Mac and Windows. Those folders do not exist outside of iCloud Drive. I don't know if it matters but it is simpler for me to manage things. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited

Re: Importing Blocked Callers List from iPhone to Mac

2019-08-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Look in System preferences, Notifications. Also, I am not sure about the blocked callers list, if it is included. but is Contacts selected in iCloud on both devices? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were

Re: Importing Blocked Callers List from iPhone to Mac

2019-08-19 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Somewhat, but the use of the option key to announce what group a card is in, that is quite annoying. Apple needs to be annoyed until this is addressed. Sure the capslock key is also a VO modifier key but I am too used to the control and option keys. Oh and I never have blocked any spam

Re: Is iTunes broken for VO users?

2019-08-11 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
iTunes under macOS Mojave works just fine. More details might help. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/11/2019 4:36 PM, Chris Moore wrote: Hello, I don’t use iTunes very often. I just went in

Re: VMware fusion 11 pro or Home?

2019-08-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
running windows 7 wont die no, It's just the Microsoft support for things like updating or security patching for the windows version On your own machine windows will keep working as is. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, 26 August 2019 3:54 PM

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hey that is great. Tim is the #1 asset to this group. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/24/2019 5:41 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Eureka! Key Chain did it! Hard to believe that something seemingly

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, Open Messages preferences. On the toolbar, select iMessage. You will find the Sync Now button. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/24/2019 1:57 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: BTW there is no

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
That is where the Sync Now button is located. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/24/2019 3:50 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Starting with Toolbar… Settings Tab (selected) Blocked tab, Apple ID, [my

Re: Audio Book Downloaded -- Have No Idea What to do Nextq

2019-08-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, I don't think there is a native Mac app for this so you may need to either install an Overdrive app (if there is one) or convert the file. There may be online converters. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if

Re: VMware fusion 11 pro or Home?

2019-08-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
pro or Home? The fusion running windows 7 wont die no, It's just the Microsoft support for things like updating or security patching for the windows version On your own machine windows will keep working as is. -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, 26 August

Re: Mastering the Macintosh

2019-08-27 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Trade secrets, yuh know? (grins) From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/27/2019 12:23 AM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: Hey ET, Good work, How'd you find that? -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via

Re: Apple apologizes for Siri audio recordings, announces privacy changes going forward, The Verge

2019-08-30 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This still goes back to the technology where there are the pros and cons, and we make the choices accordingly. To borrow a phrase, say it forget it. Write it regret it. The latter is in reference to emails and text messages which can be used in legal proceedings. From E.T.'s Keyboard...

Re: Apple apologizes for Siri audio recordings, announces privacy changes going forward, The Verge

2019-08-31 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
requiring  recordings that are shared with third parties to function.  A technological choice on Apple's part, but not a necessity. Certainly not one that  they had a right to keep secret at all in my personal  opinion. On Fri, 30 Aug 2019, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:   This still goes

Re: External DVD/CD Drive is not Recognized

2019-08-30 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
If you see the drive in Finder then your Mac recognizes it. Check settings in the CD/DVD category in System preferences. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/30/2019 8:46 PM, Dave Carlson wrote:

Re: SIRI Changes on Both Mac and iPhone?

2019-09-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Might be because Siri is in iCloud. Uncheck that and see if it is the case. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/31/2019 9:25 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Okay, here’s a fun one. I decided to change

Re: Hearing Row and Column Titles When Using Numbers

2019-08-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
My drain is brained today. :( Tim caught it. There is the menu bar and menu extras. Then there is the context menu. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/29/2019 9:41 AM, Dave Carlson wrote: E.T.,

Re: Hearing Row and Column Titles When Using Numbers

2019-08-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, Couple things that will help here. Many shortcuts are displayed on the menu bar. Get Info for example. when in a Finder window, will be under the File menu along with its shortcut. You can also invoke the context menu on an item by pressing the VO keys and the letter 'm' twice to

Re: Apple apologizes for Siri audio recordings, announces privacy changes going forward, The Verge

2019-08-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Its the price we pay to use this technology. Does not mean this is acceptable but we have choices, use it or don't use it. Same with social media. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/29/2019

Re: Apple apologizes for Siri audio recordings, announces privacy changes going forward, The Verge

2019-08-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
"...that requires things be recorded..." is a matter of perspective. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/29/2019 12:29 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: that requires things be recorded -- The

Re: Need to reset voiceover often on iPhone eight

2019-08-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Have you tried different voices? Does this happen with and without a headset? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/25/2019 2:17 PM, Phil Halton wrote: Absolutely not the problem. I wish it were

Re: Putting an Alias on the Desktop

2019-08-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
When you select a folder in the Finder, you cam jump to the window with a VO j. Or command shift d to open the Desktop window. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/25/2019 4:17 PM, Dave Carlson

Re: VMware fusion 11 pro or Home?

2019-08-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, I'm running Windows 7 with VMware Fusion. I do not expect it will die come January when MS stops supporting 7. Actually I want to stop using it before then From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true?

Re: Track Pad On

2019-09-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Try pressing the VO keys and rotating two fingers counterclockwise on the trackpad. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 9/1/2019 6:18 PM, Marie N wrote: Okay, big oops. Last night I was using the

Re: Track Pad On

2019-09-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
, so does this work on the track pad? I was thinking the rotor only worked on newer models. Hope I am wrong and thanks for the  info. Marie -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 6:44 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Track

Re: Track Pad On

2019-09-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
to  disable the track pad.The hints are not very clear in that area, for me. Marie -Original Message- From: 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries Sent: Sunday, September 1, 2019 7:17 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Track Pad On    Did you try it. (smiles) If that does not work, go

Charter.com Help

2019-09-01 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Anyone using Charter/Spectrum for email? I'm trying to delete two mailboxes. They cannot be deleted in Apple Mail and I do not see a way to do it on their web site. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true?

Re: External DVD/CD Drive is not Recognized

2019-08-31 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, is the drive now working? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/30/2019 10:26 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Where is the “CD/DVD Category” in System Preferences? Dave Carlson Pioneer, Farfar,

Re: External DVD/CD Drive is not Recognized

2019-08-31 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Glad to hear all is well now. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/31/2019 4:18 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Yes, and sorry for not keeping you all up to date. My problem seemed to be connectivity

Mastering the Macintosh

2019-08-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, Best we can do is a PDF formatted version which can be found here. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? -- The following information is

Re: VMware fusion 11 pro or Home?

2019-08-27 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, Developers like VMware will offer upgrades (updates are free) at a lower price. The new macOS will be released in about a month so you might want to wait for that and get the latest Fusion then. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
It is. Same Apple ID on both, and make certain that Messages is checked on both. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/22/2019 6:06 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Seems not to be working. Mac messages

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Are you signed in on both? I thought I was one time and was not seeing texts being in sync on the Mac, I do not recall if I signed out then back in but that fixed things. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were

Re: Don't Do This!

2019-08-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Dave, This may not be ideal but buy the external trackpad from Apple. Then you can disable the built-in trackpad. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/22/2019 8:13 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: I

Re: Don't Do This!

2019-08-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Yes it is Bluetooth. I have an older one but not using it right now. I use a wired Apple keyboard so the built-in trackpad is out of reach. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/22/2019 9:07 PM,

Re: Synchronizing Messages Between Mac and iPhone

2019-08-22 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Probably did as that too was my experience. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 8/22/2019 7:10 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: Just went and did that. Almost at once, I saw a couple messages pop up. Sent a

Re: Update to need to refresh voiceover often on iOS

2019-09-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I have been using the enhanced Alex voice forever and have notexperienced the problem. Perhaps removing the enhanced version then redownloading it may help? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On

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