Re: [Blind-Computing] accessing a GMail Account when you do not knowthe password

2011-09-29 Thread David
I believe also you will need to know the security question/answer. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2011 2:08 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] System Tray Keystroke

2011-09-29 Thread Alan Robbins
Just came across this tip on I believe the Blind Access website and thought I'd pass along as I had never heard of it. Use window's key plus b with any screen reader to instantly be put in your system tray. I know I have Window's XP and JAWS and it works Al For answers to frequently asked

Re: [Blind-Computing] Dead battery Notebook

2011-09-29 Thread Graham Smith
Hi My battery is very rarely in my HP laptop Graham -Original Message- From: DJ Murray Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 10:11 To: blind Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Dead battery Notebook I have a HP 8710w Notebook and the battery is completely dead. Does anyone know if I

Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Keystroke

2011-09-29 Thread jerry martin
Alan: The Insert F11 keystroke works as well. Jerry - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: Blind-Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:59 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Keystroke Just came across this tip

Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Keystroke

2011-09-29 Thread David
Hello there; This windows keystroke, Windows+b=system-tray, Works very well, In fact, you can perform this keystroke, from your email client, etc. I've known this keystroke a long time. I use it, Quite often, it's easier then the insert+f11, At times, -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] System Tray Keystroke

2011-09-29 Thread Jacob Kruger
That's actually a standard windows keystroke, so, yes, it will work even without a screen reader...smile Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Dead battery Notebook

2011-09-29 Thread mark
Hi There have been short times of a minute or two when I pulled the battery out of my laptop and ran it off from wall power. The main trouble that I see is that like a desktop computer, if the wall power happens to get cut off, you would lose any unsaved data. God bless, Mark God Loves you!

[Blind-Computing] webvism in Firefox 7

2011-09-29 Thread John O'Rourke
Good Day List Members: I just downloaded and installed Firefox 7. Is Webvism a dead application or where is it in Firefox 7? Thank you. John O'Rourke -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.6's Unsolicited Auto Update

2011-09-29 Thread Negoslav Sabev
I had it too. Negoslav - Original Message - From: Doris and Chris chipmu...@gmx.net To: blind computing mailing list Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 8:29 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.6's Unsolicited Auto Update when I opened my portable

Re: [Blind-Computing] webvism in Firefox 7

2011-09-29 Thread Martina Letochová
It still shows under tools here after the upgrade to FF 7 and doesn't show yet as incompatible with this version. Martina -- From: John O'Rourke jorour...@comcast.net Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:32 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Firefox 3.6's Unsolicited Auto Update

2011-09-29 Thread Doris and Chris
I hope this is not the siilent updating discussed in reference to newer firefox versions. i do not want to find myself updated to firefox 7 or something newer that might not work with my technology. In light of this, does anyone know if the latest versions of firefox still work with win 2k?

[Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Are there any family tree web sites that don't charge an arm and leg? Thanks for the help in advance. Lois For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Thank you for the help. I think I am going to try to do my family tree also. This list is a world of information. Lois - Original Message - From: jerry martin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:07 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread jerry martin
Lois: I know how difficult that is. Most of the people on both sides of my family are either deceased, or just not talking to each other. On the FamilySearch.org website, you can type in your grandmother's married name adn it, possibly have her parents names on the data sheet. Hope this

[Blind-Computing] malware bytes

2011-09-29 Thread Alex Stone
Can anyone tell me how to stop Malware Bytes from blocking ports both incoming and outgoing without turning it off. The problem I have is that it's blocking ports to do with Skype and Utorrent, and I don't want it to. Cheers Alex For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread karen schrade
Hi Lois, If you are looking for online records, There are several really helpful free family tree websites. these are screen reader friendly: the u. s. genweb. http://www.usgenweb.org/ if you go to that site, you'll find a list of states. enter on the state you want and you'll get the

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Thank you very much. I am trying to find out my grandmother's maden name. I don't have anyone on that side of the family that I can ask. Lois - Original Message - From: karen schrade To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:04 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread jerry martin
Lois: I have been working on my family tree for a while now and I have found a website that has a free downloadable family tree program. Just Google Free Simple Family Tree and it should take you to the website. It may not have a lot of bells and whistles, but it gets the job done. And The

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread jerry martin
Any time. And if you need any information, there are several of us who will be willing to assist you. Jerry - Original Message - From: Lois w5...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 2:58 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Thank you for the info. Can you tell me what the address is? Lois - Original Message - From: Alex Stone To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:13 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites Sorry if this is off topic, but

[Blind-Computing] Losing focus in find and replace

2011-09-29 Thread Tom Vos
When using Word, I use the MS Word, Find, command Alt. E, F Sometimes I only end up with an F in my document Sometimes the Find window pops up, but I lose focus and type my search word into the document instead of the search box. Is there anything to do about this? Blessings, Tom For answers

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread David Ferrin
It sounds like it is on topic to me. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alex Stone Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:14 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Alex Stone
Lois, I think you have to send a blank e-mail to: b-g-requ...@freelists.org with subscribe in the subject line. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lois Sent: 29 September 2011 22:31 To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Thank you david. I want to find a web site that I can work with so I can get the names I need. Lois - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Thank you very much. I will go and do that. Lois - Original Message - From: Alex Stone To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 5:28 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites Lois, I think you have to send a blank e-mail to:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Jerry, How big of a program is it? Thank you for sending it to me. Lois - Original Message - From: jerry martin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 4:57 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites Lois: Here is the website

Re: [Blind-Computing] malware bytes

2011-09-29 Thread John M.
I do not believe that Malwarebytes blocks ports. Port blocking is normally the function of a firewall. What message are you getting that makes you believe that MWB is doing the blocking? John - Original Message - From: Alex Stone alexstone...@btinternet.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Alex Stone
Lois, if it doesn't work, get back to me, as I'm a member with a different e-mail address. Cheers Alex -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Lois Sent: 29 September 2011 23:35 To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] malware bytes

2011-09-29 Thread Alex Stone
It does, it says: malware bytes has blocked the following port: ip address: process skype.exe or utorrent.exe Which suggests to me it is blocking ports, or why would it come up with the message. Btw I do resent being treated like an idiot. I may be a new old member, but that doesn't make me

Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites

2011-09-29 Thread Lois
Alex, It didn't work. Can I try something else? I appreciate your help. Lois - Original Message - From: Alex Stone To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 29, 2011 6:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] family tree web sites Lois, if it doesn't work,

[Blind-Computing] need help making a table in jarte

2011-09-29 Thread Rosemary Chavarria
Hi, everyone, I’m taking a course from Hadley called “going places”. As part of an assignment, I have to do a transportation budget table but I have never used jarte to do a table. I have read the help documentation and it talks about using the mouse instead of keyboard shortcuts. Do any of

Re: [Blind-Computing] malware bytes

2011-09-29 Thread Moderator
Hi Alex, I didn't see anyone treating you like an idiot, a statement was made, and a question asked. The voice inflection of a screen-reader isn't a true representation of the person who wrote the message. Please keep that in mind. Thanks, Richard Q. Justice-list moderator

Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing focus in find and replace

2011-09-29 Thread Jacob Kruger
Think ctrl + H should invoke that same dialogue, but not sure it will make any difference as such. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Tom Vos v...@iowatelecom.net To: