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
-
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
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
-
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
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
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
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:
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
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
- 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
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]
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
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
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
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:
, 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
-
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
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
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
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
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
, 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
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
- 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
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
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
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
: [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
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:
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
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
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
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
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
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
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:
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
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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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,
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
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:
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
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
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
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
-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
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
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
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
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
-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
: 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
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:
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.
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
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
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
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
-
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
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
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
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:
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
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:
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
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
...@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
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
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
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
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
-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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
-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
; 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
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
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From: taylor scott taylor9...@gmail.com
To:
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
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From: Mike Barbara
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