Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7

2010-09-10 Thread Gerald Levy
I'm with you on this. XP may be old but it still has plenty of life left in it. I suspect millions of customers all over the world will continue to use it long after MS ends support in 2014. So there is no rush to upgrade to Windows 7. If it ain't broke, don't fix it. Gerald -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7

2010-09-10 Thread Gerald Levy
The elderly members of your family are in their 40's? I guess that makes me a doddering old geezer at the age of 60. Gerald - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 4:32 PM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Looking for Accessible search sites to find oldfriends.

2010-09-07 Thread Gerald Levy
The first sites to try are Facebook and Twitter. On Facebook, you can enter your high school and college info, and get a list of classmates who graduated in your class. That's how I tracked down some old high school classmates I haven't had contact with in over 40 years. Gerald -

[Blind-Computing] Sluggish Keyboard Echo On Google Home Page

2010-09-04 Thread Gerald Levy
It's a holiday weekend, so it looks like the folks at Google are up to their old tricks again. There's some garbage called Monkey Ball on the classic Google home page that's causing JAWS keyboard echo to behave sluggishly. Has anyone else experienced this issue? Gerald For answers to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a hotkey stroke

2010-08-17 Thread Gerald Levy
Alan, I suggest you download and run a little utility called Hot Key Detective which you can find on the JAWS Users Programs page (http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/ ). It's item 32 under the Utilities heading. This will list all the hot keys on your PC, including those for JAWS. You

Re: [Blind-Computing] IE 7 and Jaws 5.0

2010-08-16 Thread Gerald Levy
You need JAWS 8 or higher to work with IE 7, so JAWS 5 would not likely work too well if at all. Gerald - Original Message - From: ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA knitqueen2...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 2:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] IE 7

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about upgrading from I.E 6 To I.E 8withjaws 7.0

2010-08-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Unfortunately, JAWS 7 will not work with IE 7 or IE 8. You need JAWS 9 or higher to use IE 8 and JAWS 8 or higher to use IE 7. In any case, upgrading to a later version of IE will not affect your favorites. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mich m...@ntl.sympatico.ca To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing entries from the system tray

2010-07-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi Mike, In order to remove obsolete or dupicate entries from the XP system tray notification area, you must clear the notification area cache. It's kind of tricky, and I have never tried it myself, but if you want to give it a shot , follow these steps very carefully: - Clearing the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing entries from the system tray

2010-07-22 Thread Gerald Levy
No,no, that's not what Mike wants to do. He wants to remove obsolete and duplicate entries from the system tray notification area, which requires clearing the notification area cache. I provided step-by-step instructions for performing this in my previous message. Gerald - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing entries from the system tray

2010-07-22 Thread Gerald Levy
- Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 22, 2010 11:40 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing entries from the system tray Hi Mike, In order to remove obsolete or dupicate entries from the XP system tray

Re: [Blind-Computing] comparison of pearl and eye-pal

2010-07-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Or maybe they're not selling as well as FS had expected, so they extended the introductory price. Gerald - Original Message - From: First CRC Tom Vos wellsburg...@juno.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, July 08, 2010 12:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing]

Re: [Blind-Computing] BlindTech Dealing with lights on your router, modem or other device.

2010-07-02 Thread Gerald Levy
This light probe sounds like a handy little gizmo, but what kind of batteries does it use? I have discovered that many of these devices come with button-cell batteries which are sealed inside and thus impossible to replace. So if the batteries die after a few months of use, you would have

Re: [Blind-Computing] BlindTech Dealing with lights on your router, modem or other device.

2010-07-02 Thread Gerald Levy
Do these light probes use replaceable batteries? Or do they use sealed button cell batteries which are impossible to replace? Gerald - Original Message - From: Annette Carr amca...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, July 02, 2010 10:09 AM Subject: Re:

Re: [Blind-Computing] nls cartridge

2010-06-22 Thread Gerald Levy
cartridge Hi, Gerald Levy posted a place to get a 4 gb cartridge made by Kingston. I bought one but I don't know what you do with it. It is about 1l.5 inches line and 1 inch wide but how do youput books on it? I don't see a place for a usb cable or anything. I hope I have purchased the right thing

Re: [Blind-Computing] What's up with Webvisum?!

2010-06-13 Thread Gerald Levy
Apparently, the Webvisum server has been down for a couple of days now. Hopefully, it will be up and running again soon. In the meantime,Solona is the only other option for solving captchas. Gerald - Original Message - From: Nancy Shackelford ladym74...@netcommander.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] What's up with Webvisum?!

2010-06-13 Thread Gerald Levy
There is nothing wrong with Nancy's Webvisum installation. The problem is with Webvisum itself. Its server appears to be down; hence, the server connection error. As of 8:00AM EST, Sunday, June 13, Webvisum is still down, and I challenge anyone on this list to prove otherwise. Gerald

[Blind-Computing] Problems With Buy.com Site

2010-06-11 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi listers. I am having problems with the Buy.com shopping site that I have not encountered with any other shopping site. I am using JAWS 9 with IE 8 and when I try to activate certain links such as the Sign Up, Track My Order, My Account or other links that require the entry of personal

Re: [Blind-Computing] nls cartridge question

2010-06-10 Thread Gerald Levy
I would beg to differ that $11.95 is a good Price for a 2gb flash drive that works with the NLS player when Buy.com is selling the Kingston DT101 4gb flash drive for only $7.95 with free shipping. The DT101 works well with the NLS player and can be inserted into either the side USB port or

Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help

2010-06-03 Thread Gerald Levy
And don't forget Klango Network, which is self-voicing and designed especially for blind users. It has a very comprehensive selection of podcasts and Internet radio stations, in addition to its other great features. http://en.klango.net/ Gerald - Original Message - From: Maria

Re: [Blind-Computing] switched to nvda

2010-06-03 Thread Gerald Levy
You can change the synthesizer and voice settings from the Preferences submenu of the NVDA options menu, Insert-N. And you can use good old SAPI 4 Reed if you want. Gerald - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help

2010-06-03 Thread Gerald Levy
, and is it a program or just a web search. Thanks. Eden - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 9:49 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help And don't forget Klango

Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help

2010-06-03 Thread Gerald Levy
- From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 1:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help Klango is a completely self-contained program that uses its own built-in voices, so you don't need a screen

Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help

2010-06-03 Thread Gerald Levy
help me offlist. eden...@comcast.net Eden - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, June 03, 2010 2:38 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] [blind-computing] internet radio help Klango offers FM as well as Internet

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Meritline.com

2010-06-01 Thread Gerald Levy
a tip on how to ensure that you do not have negative caches stored on your PC. (However, if the moderator were to allow it, I would post this here. Since it affects the registry, we don't want to blow our fellow friends machines!) Cheers, . - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Meritline.com

2010-06-01 Thread Gerald Levy
To my surprise, I just tried to access Meritline.com with IE 8, and this time I was able to load it successfully. So maybe Verizon unblocked it after all. Gerald - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June

[Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Meritline.com

2010-05-31 Thread Gerald Levy
Happy Memorial Day,gang. On Friday, I ordered a flash drive from Meritline.com. But since yesterday, I have been unable to access this site using either IE 8 (I get the dreaded Internet Explorer cannot display the web page error) or Firefox. I have even tried to access Meritline.com using

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to Access Meritline.com

2010-05-31 Thread Gerald Levy
, Accessories More - Meritline.com and I have my Firefox window open right now as I send this reply. They never went away with your cash, smile! Otherwise have a sweet memorial day there in the States. Cheers, - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about deleting files

2010-05-22 Thread Gerald Levy
The file you are trying to delete may be in use by a program that is running in the backround as a process rather than an application. Such programs often launch automatically when you turn on your computer, so you may not be aware of them. To check this, launch the Windoes Task Manager

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about deleting files

2010-05-22 Thread Gerald Levy
- Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, May 22, 2010 2:49 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about deleting files The file you are trying to delete may be in use by a program that is running in the backround

Re: [Blind-Computing] Finding size of a flash drive

2010-05-20 Thread Gerald Levy
On the General tab of the Properties dialog for the flash drive, go to the top of the page (Control-Home) and use the JAWS cursor to read the characteristics of the drive including the amount of used and free space. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara

Re: [Blind-Computing] setting place markers on the bard web site.

2010-05-09 Thread Gerald Levy
Sorry, Jim, my mistake. The correct keystroke for placing a temporary place marker is Shift-Control-K. Gerald - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 09, 2010 10:13 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] setting place

Re: [Blind-Computing] Where to get instructions for theNLSDigitalPlayer

2010-05-04 Thread Gerald Levy
While you're waiting for your player, check out the FAQs page on the BARD Talk web page which explains everything you need to know about the new player and how to download books and magazines. You might even want to join the BARD Talk email list to discuss the player and other aspects of the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible map directions

2010-05-03 Thread Gerald Levy
: [Blind-Computing] Accessible map directions HI Gerald, The accessible Google home page lists no maps choice. Searching Google maps gives nothing to my Jaws reader. Any other sites?? thanks, Don - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] Accessible map directions

2010-05-02 Thread Gerald Levy
Just click on the maps link on the Google home page. You can then specify starting and ending destinations, and Google will provide directions by car, public transportation and walking. Gerald - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows Fier Wall

2010-04-24 Thread Gerald Levy
The same thing happens to me every time I boot up my PC. The reason you get this message is because Windows Security Center, which checks whether your firewall is turned on, loads before the firewall does at start up. So Security Center does not detect the firewall and issues the warning

Re: [Blind-Computing] Requesting Recommendations for Accessible System Optimization Programs

2010-04-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Advanced System Care free edition is also pretty JAWS friendly. Gerald - Original Message - From: David Goldfield dgold...@asb.org To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 9:41 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Requesting Recommendations for Accessible System

Re: [Blind-Computing] Installing IE 8

2010-04-14 Thread Gerald Levy
IE 8 installs over IE 7, so all your Favorites will remain intact. Gerald - Original Message - From: Margaret Thomas iluvtor...@cox.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, April 14, 2010 2:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Installing IE 8 Hi All, I'm currently

Re: [Blind-Computing] ANTI-VIRUS PROGRAMS, A RECOMMENDATION

2010-03-23 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi Moti, There are three download links on the web page below under the heading First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials Impresses. The first link is for Xp 32-bit, the second link is for Vista or Windows 7 32-bit and the third is for Vista or Windows 7 64-bit. Since your new PC runs

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question about wify connections and wireless inapartment building.

2010-03-21 Thread Gerald Levy
Is your building a rental or co-op? If you're renting, the chances of getting your landlord to install wi-fi throughout your building are probably slim to none. I can't even get my landlord to replace my 60-year -old stove. But if your building is co-op, you might be able to persuade the

Re: [Blind-Computing] How long can a file name be?

2010-03-19 Thread Gerald Levy
I believe the maximum length for a file name is 256 characters. Gerald - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, March 19, 2010 12:30 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] How long can a file name be? Hello Friends, I

Re: [Blind-Computing] back to IE7

2010-03-18 Thread Gerald Levy
Just go to Add/Remove Programs on the Control Panel, arrow down the list until you land on Windows Internet Explorer 8, tab to the Remove button and follow the prompts. This will roll you back to IE 7. Gerald - Original Message - From: G.BRL g.brai...@sympatico.ca To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 7

2010-03-14 Thread Gerald Levy
Sorry, but if you uninstall IE 8, you will roll back to the previously installed version of IE, which in your case is IE 6. Gerald - Original Message - From: ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA knitqueen2...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 2:03 PM

[Blind-Computing] Webvisum Problem?

2010-03-14 Thread Gerald Levy
I just launched Firefox 3.6, and got the following message: Alert webvisum: server connection error. So I tried to access webvisum.com directly using IE 8 and got the old Internet Explorer cannot display the web page error message. Apparently, there is some serious problem with Webvisum,

Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 7

2010-03-14 Thread Gerald Levy
explorer 7 Hi, Gerald, Would you know the direct download for IE 7? Thanks. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 14, 2010 11:17 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] internet explorer 7 Sorry, but if you uninstall IE

[Blind-Computing] What's Up With Mobile Facebook?

2010-03-04 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi listers. This morning, when I attempted to access the Mobile Facebook home or log in page by visiting M.facebook.com, I instead unexpectedly got a file download dialog which didn't make any sense. The regular Facebook and Facebook lite web sites seem to be okay. Did something with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Security Essentials.... again

2010-02-24 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi Scott, You can download free Microsoft Security Essentials directly from the web site below. Under the heading, First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials Impresses, select one of the three links corresponding to your OS: XP 32 bit, Vista/7 32 bit or Vista/7 64 bit. Your download will start

[Blind-Computing] Using Qwitter to Solve Captias

2010-02-18 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi gang. The latest beta version of Qwitter 4.0 includes a new feature that solves image captias using Solona. Once you download Qwitter and register with Solona, solving captias is as easy as one keystroke (Control-Windows key-C). I just tried it and it works. In fact I have no interest

Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page

2010-02-17 Thread Gerald Levy
Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page Hi, Gerald, I personally like the accessible labs site better than the google site. It's still google but it's designed with the visually impaired in mind. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: Gerald

Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page

2010-02-17 Thread Gerald Levy
Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page

Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page

2010-02-17 Thread Gerald Levy
his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 17, 2010 2:51 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page My understanding

[Blind-Computing] Losing Position On Google Search Results Page

2010-02-16 Thread Gerald Levy
Using Google as my search engine with IE 8 and JAWS 9, I have lately been encountering an annoying problem on the Google search results page. Whenever I click on one of the search results using Enter, I am taken to that page. But when I press Alt-left arrow to return to the Search Results

Re: [Blind-Computing] Microsoft antivirus?

2010-02-14 Thread Gerald Levy
The bottom line is that MSE is the best, most JAWS accessible free real-time anti virus program currently available. Period. End of discussion. Gerald - Original Message - From: Jeffrey Shockley jawswiz...@ec.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, February 13,

Re: [Blind-Computing] System Restore Revisited

2010-02-14 Thread Gerald Levy
When you launch the System Restore wizard from System Tools on the Accessories submenu of the Start menu, tab around the second page of the dialog until you land on shows the previous day button. Sometimes, you may land on shows the next day button and skip over the one for the previous

[Blind-Computing] Alternate Open Book List

2010-02-12 Thread Gerald Levy
For those of you who are interested in joining the Open Book list on Yahoo Groups now that David Ferrin has shut down his Open Book list, here is the URL: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/openbook-users/join Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Alternate Open Book List

2010-02-12 Thread Gerald Levy
much. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing Sent: Friday, February 12, 2010 5:09 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Alternate Open Book List For those of you who are interested in joining the Open Book list on Yahoo Groups now that David Ferrin has shut

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to upgrade to I E 8

2010-02-09 Thread Gerald Levy
If you're upgrading from IE 6 directly to IE 8, you cannot roll back to IE 7. If you uninstall IE 8, you will roll back to the previously installed version of IE, which in your case is IE 6. You could try one of the third-party IE suites that contains all versions of IE including IE 7, but

Re: [Blind-Computing] A weather program that works?

2010-02-07 Thread Gerald Levy
Check out Weather Mate, which is JAWS accessible, and has a couple of nice features, like a self-voicing option to announce the local forecast and an icon that displays the current local temperature in the System Tray. http://download.cnet.com/WeatherMate/3000-18555_4-10466397.html Gerald

[Blind-Computing] Feeds Slowing Down Web Page Loading

2010-02-06 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi listers. I am an RSS feeds junkie, and use the feed reader built into IE 8 to read the more than 100 feeds to which I am subscribed. When I first launch IE 8 after I turn on my PC in the morning, web pages load quickly without a hitch. But after I finish scrolling through my feeds list

Re: [Blind-Computing] Feeds Slowing Down Web Page Loading

2010-02-06 Thread Gerald Levy
-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Saturday, February 06, 2010 10:44 AM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Feeds Slowing Down Web Page Loading Hi listers. I am an RSS feeds junkie, and use the feed reader built into IE 8 to read the more than 100 feeds to which I am subscribed

Re: [Blind-Computing] mp3 player

2010-01-31 Thread Gerald Levy
was right they sounded like crud anyway. On 1/29/2010 6:36 PM, Gerald Levy wrote: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Coby MP200 is no longer available from JR. It was a great bargain while it lasted. Geralld - Original Message - From: Lino and Louie lino.mora...@lljfm.net To: blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] mp3 player

2010-01-31 Thread Gerald Levy
they sounded like crud anyway. On 1/29/2010 6:36 PM, Gerald Levy wrote: I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Coby MP200 is no longer available from JR. It was a great bargain while it lasted. Geralld - Original Message - From: Lino and Louie lino.mora...@lljfm.net To: blind-computing@jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] mp3 player

2010-01-29 Thread Gerald Levy
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Coby MP200 is no longer available from JR. It was a great bargain while it lasted. Geralld - Original Message - From: Lino and Louie lino.mora...@lljfm.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, January 29, 2010 6:28 PM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer shutting down

2010-01-27 Thread Gerald Levy
To verify whether your PC is actually overheating, you can download a little app called Core Temp which continually monitors the temperature of your CPU and displays it in the System Tray. As a general rule, your CPU should operate at a temperature below 60 degrees C, although this can vary

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer shutting down

2010-01-27 Thread Gerald Levy
-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12:37 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer shutting down To verify whether your PC is actually overheating, you can download

Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer shutting down

2010-01-27 Thread Gerald Levy
: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 4:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer shutting down This will work on a laptop? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Wednesday, January 27, 2010 12

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem with Malwarebytes

2010-01-26 Thread Gerald Levy
Try reinstalling Malware Bytes without first uninstalling it. I encountered a similar problem with MB last week, and simply reinstalled it, which restored it to normal. Gerald - Original Message - From: Dan Kerstetter dh...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

[Blind-Computing] Problem With Malware Bytes

2010-01-21 Thread Gerald Levy
This morning, I tried to launchMalware Bytes and got a dialog box with the following error message: VB accelerator sgrit ii run time error 0. When I hit the Okay button, the only button in this dialog, another dialog box popped up with the error message run time error 440: Automation Error.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem With Malware Bytes

2010-01-21 Thread Gerald Levy
Hallsworth e-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 On 21/01/2010 17:43, Gerald Levy wrote: This morning, I tried to launchMalware Bytes and got a dialog box with the following error message: VB accelerator sgrit ii run time error 0. When I

[Blind-Computing] IE 6's Days May Be Numbered

2010-01-19 Thread Gerald Levy
For those of you still using IE 6, check out the following web site which explains why MS is pushing its customers to upgrade to IE 7 or 8: http://mashable.com/2010/01/18/5-more-reasons-why-ie6-must-die/?utm_source=twitterfeedutm_medium=twitterutm_campaign=Feed%3A+Mashable+%28Mashable%29

Re: [Blind-Computing] MSE Myths?

2010-01-08 Thread Gerald Levy
You are absolutely correct abot MSE replacing Live Onecare. This salesman was probably pushing a paid security package which is probably not as effective as MSE and might not even be JAWS accessible. MS has stated publicly that it has no plans to charge for MSE. Gerald - Original

Re: [Blind-Computing] getting rid of narrator

2010-01-04 Thread Gerald Levy
You cannot reassign Windows key-U to launch NVDA instead of Narrator. However, you can launch NVDA by pressing Alt-Control-N, the shortcut key that was automatically created by default when you installed NVDA. It's not a good idea to get rid of Narrator, because you never know when you might

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-31 Thread Gerald Levy
- From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 30, 2009 7:14 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack Thanks for that warning, Rick. A lot of blind folks think Skyte and Magic Jack are the greatest things since sliced bread

Re: [Blind-Computing] Talking Image for Windows Recovery Disk

2009-12-31 Thread Gerald Levy
Sounds to me like putzing around with the hard drive without sight is a recipe for disaster unless you know exactly waht you're doing. Also, fooling around with the internal components of a PC will void its warranty. I think I'll leave this to the techies. Gerald - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Magic Jack

2009-12-30 Thread Gerald Levy
Thanks for that warning, Rick. A lot of blind folks think Skyte and Magic Jack are the greatest things since sliced bread until they experience a power outage and are left without any means of calling 911 in the event of an emergency. Any blind person living alone should think twice about

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk defrag program

2009-12-27 Thread Gerald Levy
Try Auslogics Disk Defrag, which is free and runns faster than the Windows Disk Defrag utility. http://www.softpedia.com/get/System/Hard-Disk-Utils/Auslogics-Disk-Defrag.shtml Gerald - Original Message - From: Doug Leavens df.leav...@shaw.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk defrag program

2009-12-27 Thread Gerald Levy
as I would be with doing a better job, and how can a person really know if one is better than another? Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, December 27, 2009 4:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk

Re: [Blind-Computing] Changing my search engine to Google from Yahoo

2009-12-26 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to Tools menu, select Options dialog, and on the General page, type google.com in the edit field. Tab to Okay button, hit Space, and google will be set as your default home page in IE 8. Gerald - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To:

[Blind-Computing] MSE Ramks As Best Performing Anti Virus Program

2009-12-23 Thread Gerald Levy
But don't just take my word for it. Check out the following article for details: http://lifehacker.com/5433229/microsoft-security-essentials-ranks-as-best+performing-free-antivirus?utm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+lifehacker%2Ffull+%28Lifehacker%29 Gerald For answers

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creative Zen Stone

2009-12-22 Thread Gerald Levy
Unfortunately, the original blind accessible Zen Stone has been discontinued, replaced by the improved Zen Stone Plus, which uses menu navigation, and is therefore not blind accessible. But the Coby MP200, which I have been raving about, is very similar to the original Zen Stone and with

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creative Zen Stone

2009-12-22 Thread Gerald Levy
...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 3:55 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creative Zen Stone Unfortunately, the original blind accessible Zen Stone has been discontinued, replaced

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creative Zen Stone

2009-12-22 Thread Gerald Levy
To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, December 22, 2009 2:35 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Creative Zen Stone OK, thanks -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday

Re: [Blind-Computing] The Coby MP3 Player

2009-12-21 Thread Gerald Levy
Very simple. Just pull off the protective cap at the bottom of the player to expose the USB connector, then push down on the small ridges on the back of the player to remove the battery compartment cover. Install the AAA battery facing down, and replace the cover and cap. The cap holds the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again

2009-12-21 Thread Gerald Levy
I didn't even bother registering. The Coby Media Manager software seems pretty JAWS friendly, but I haven't really explored it yet. I just plugged it into a USB port and used standard Windows Copy and Paste commands to transfer my MP3 files to theplayer. Gerald - Original Message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again

2009-12-21 Thread Gerald Levy
PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again how much is that player and ware can I get it does it talk? - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 3:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again

2009-12-21 Thread Gerald Levy
-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again can someone help me order? - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, December 21, 2009 4:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player again No, the Coby MP200 2gb MP3 player does

[Blind-Computing] Disk Defragging

2009-12-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Happy holidays, fellow listers. I have a question about defragging the C drive in my Dell workstation. Today, for the first time, I used Auslogics Disk Defrag, and the result was that more than 6200 files were fragmented. In all my previous defrags using the built-in Windows XP Disk

Re: [Blind-Computing] Advice on contacting Yahoo

2009-12-20 Thread Gerald Levy
Try the web site below. There is a link on it for contacting Tech Support by email to report problems with Yahoo Groups. http://help.yahoo.com/l/us/yahoo/groups/original/members/forms/forms_index.html Gerald - Original Message - From: Chris Hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk Defragging

2009-12-20 Thread Gerald Levy
20, 2009 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk Defragging Hi Gerald, Where can one get the Auslogics disk defragmenting program and is it a free or a paid for program? Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy To: blind-computing Sent: Sunday, December 20, 2009 12

Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player!

2009-12-18 Thread Gerald Levy
and Louie Lab. Email and Windows Messenger : lino.mora...@lljfm.net For Great Internet radio, check out: www.lljfm.net On 12/17/2009 3:35 PM, Gerald Levy wrote: I ordered my Coby player from JR using IE 7, XP Pro and JAWS 9, and had no problems. This little gizmo is great. Just install the battery

Re: [Blind-Computing] Coby MP3 Player!

2009-12-17 Thread Gerald Levy
I ordered my Coby player from JR using IE 7, XP Pro and JAWS 9, and had no problems. This little gizmo is great. Just install the battery, plug the player directly into a USB port, copy and paste your MP3 files into it and enjoy. For best sound quality, substitute a better pair of earbuds

Re: [Blind-Computing] Disk imaging programs.

2009-12-15 Thread Gerald Levy
Disk Image for Windows, a tutorial for which is available on the JAWS Users Audio page, is theoretically accessible as long as you create your backup image on DVD. IN the tutorial, the backup image occupies only two DVDs. However,if you have a lot of data to back up including MP3 and video

Re: [Blind-Computing] Sluggish Web Page Loading

2009-12-09 Thread Gerald Levy
Actually,I have experienced the sluggishness at all hours of the day from morning to evening. As a sidebar, I also notice that when my browser slows to a crawl, I cannot load podcasts using Accessible Podcatcher or Windows Media Player. But rebooting always seems to restore browser and

[Blind-Computing] Sluggish Web Page Loading

2009-12-08 Thread Gerald Levy
Hi gang. I'm running XP Pro with JAWS 9and have been experienceing sluggish web page loading with both Internet Explorer 7 and Firefox. When I first turn on my computer in the morning, everything is fine; web pages load very quickly. But after I have been web surfing for awhile, page

Re: [Blind-Computing] AVG 9

2009-12-05 Thread Gerald Levy
Many former AVG users like myself have switched to MSE rather than deal with AVG's annoying glitches. So there are fewer AVG users on this list to share experiences with. Besides, according to recent comparison tests, AVG is no better at virus detection than MSE. If you really need the

Re: [Blind-Computing] cobie mp3 player

2009-12-04 Thread Gerald Levy
You don't really need any of the pre-installed PDF files on the Coby player. You can delete them if you want without affecting the player's performance. Gerald - Original Message - From: blindguy ksong8...@msn.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, December 03, 2009

Re: [Blind-Computing] mse

2009-12-03 Thread Gerald Levy
Okay gang, I'll make this real simple. Visit the web site below, and in the body of the article, First Look: Microsoft Security Essentials Impresses, (which I encourage you to read in full to get a good overview of MSE), select one of the three direct download links depending on your OS: XP

Re: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player Really Is Accessible

2009-12-01 Thread Gerald Levy
-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Gerald Levy Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:38 PM To: blind-computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player Really Is Accessible I just received my Coby MP200 MP3 player from JR, and it is truly simple and totally blind accessible. On top

Re: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player Really Is Accessible

2009-12-01 Thread Gerald Levy
; I'll have to check that out. Debbie - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, November 28, 2009 7:38 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Wow! $10 MP3 Player Really Is Accessible I just received my Coby

Re: [Blind-Computing] I-phones

2009-11-30 Thread Gerald Levy
But a word of caution: Although the IPhone 3GS has built-in speech, it employs touch screen navigation rather than discrete buttons, which some blind users have reported difficulty learning . Gerald - Original Message - From: taylor scott taylor9...@gmail.com To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Removing Cruzer OS from flash drive

2009-11-30 Thread Gerald Levy
Go to My Computer, select the flash drive from the list of devices (be sure to first plug it in) and highlight the Cruiser program. You should then be able to delete it using the Delete key or Delete option on the Context menu. Gerald - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara

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