[Blind-Computing] ADVENTURES WITH GOOGLE CHROME

2013-01-02 Thread John Justice
Hi everyone, I tried using Google Chrome because I accidentally downloaded it along with an update to my Real Player software. It seemed okay except that I couldn't get it to activate any of the buttons on a web page. I finally had to uninstall it and go back to Explorer 9. Is there something

Re: [Blind-Computing] Adobe XI Settings Changes, Adobe Works Again!

2012-12-07 Thread John Justice
Thanks Mike. Some of my co-workers are having a problem with Adobe XI and I believe that your recommended setting changes might fix the issue. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing

[Blind-Computing] INTERNET EXPLORER PROBLEM, I BELIEVE

2012-11-25 Thread John Justice
At work, we're using Jaws 12, Windows XP Professional and Explorer 7. Suddenly, the system is creating multiple windows without being prompted to do so. In addition, the Alt F4 key doesn't seem to work so the only way to delete them is by using the Alt Space menu and typing the letter C.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Can Embedding files into messages be done inOutlook?

2012-11-25 Thread John Justice
Mr. Holland, They are discussing adding or embedding a sound file into an e-mail message. This is something which was very popular some time ago. I would open an e-mail about a trip on a train and hear the train itself. At the time, I was using Outlook Express. Since Outlook is a business

[Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS

2012-11-23 Thread John Justice
I'm afraid that once those presets have been removed, they cannot be recovered. At least, that has been my experience. There is a new version of GoldWave out now, Mike. The easiest way to do this would be to go and download the new version. By the way, I'd like to take a look at those

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS

2012-11-23 Thread John Justice
-users.com/scripts/Audio/jsonar4.2.zip Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: John Justice To: BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS I'm afraid that once those presets have

Re: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS

2012-11-23 Thread John Justice
This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: John Justice To: BLIND COMPUTING MAILING LIST Sent: Friday, November 23, 2012 9:43 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] GOLD WAVE PRESETS I'm afraid that once those presets have been removed, they cannot be recovered. At least

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE

2012-11-20 Thread John Justice
, elf -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, November 19, 2012 11:44 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE David, Your

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE

2012-11-20 Thread John Justice
Coordinator - vinuxproject.org http://www.vinuxproject.org/ On 11/19/2012 2:44 PM, John Justice wrote: David, Your comment regarding memory versus storage is noted. However, for some reason and I do not know why, the Say Line suggestion you made does not work on my Windows 7 machine. I remember

Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7

2012-11-19 Thread John Justice
-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Saturday, November 17, 2012 10:49 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7 Hmmm! I have never done that David. In fact, I'm not sure that the average computer user would know

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK DRIVE

2012-11-19 Thread John Justice
, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, November 18, 2012 6:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING REMAINING MEMORY ON MAIN DISK

Re: [Blind-Computing] defragging in windows 7

2012-11-19 Thread John Justice
Rosemarie, One of the easiest ways to find that function with Windows 7 Is by using your Search function. Just press the Windows key to open the Search field. Begin typing with the word disk. The first option will be Disk Cleanup. So press the spacebar after disk and continue typing with the

Re: [Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7

2012-11-17 Thread John Justice
Hi Pete. 1. No, it isn't necessary to re-format a hard drive when switching from XP to Windows 7. Both of these programs are simply operating systems. They help you access and manage other programs and files. There are times when an incompatibility might arise if your switching from a 32 bit

Re: [Blind-Computing] UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7

2012-11-17 Thread John Justice
install. Save all of your data and format your drive to start fresh. -Original Message- From: Blind-Computing [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Friday, November 16, 2012 6:36 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing

[Blind-Computing] FOR RANDY, UPGRADING FROM XP TO WINDOWS 7

2012-11-16 Thread John Justice
Randy, At this time, it is still possible to purchase an upgrade disk which will take you from Windows XP to Windows 7. However, as soon as Windows 8 comes out as a fully functioning version, the Windows 7 disks will be much harder to find. If you're going to do this at all, I'd suggest you do

[Blind-Computing] LAP TOP BATTERY ISSUE

2012-11-11 Thread John Justice
I have a suggestion regarding the laptop battery issue unless the problem has already been resolveds. I don't know anything about Asus computers but in most cases, a system will start acting like that when the battery is no longer able to receive a full charge. Although laptop batteries are

Re: [Blind-Computing] Renaming a folder

2012-11-11 Thread John Justice
If you are using the Ribbon commands in Windows 7, do the following. 1. Make sure that you are currently in the folder you want to change. Then activate the Ribbon menus by pressing the Alt key. 2. Tab until you hear the Folders option and press Enter to open that submenu. 3. Under the Folders

[Blind-Computing] MICROSOFT WORD, PROTECTED VIEW

2012-10-22 Thread John Justice
Microsoft Office 2010 treats imported documents in a special way if they originate on the Internet. The document is opened, but is placed in something called Protected View. Jaws will not read a document in that state. In this mode, if you use a Say All command, a message appears explaining

Re: [Blind-Computing] Text Document to PDF

2012-08-16 Thread John Justice
Trish, I believe that you need Adobe Pro to do that. The version you have is probably just the reader. There are other conversion programs available but that Adobe reader alone cannot convert to .pdf format. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Possibly OT but thought would be of interest to some new radio station launching

2012-08-15 Thread John Justice
Dana, I know this list is as important to you as it is to me. I wrote you personally regarding posting off topic messages like this one and you have disregarded my suggestions. I'd be sad to see you removed from this venue because you might need the valuable information provided here.

Re: [Blind-Computing] How to fix broken USB plug on external hard drive

2012-07-25 Thread John Justice
Jacob, As I read Mark's problem, I believe that the tension clips have snapped. These are small plates which fit tightly against the smaller type of USB jack and keep it from moving. If one of them snaps, that particular connector is useless. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and

Re: [Blind-Computing] a new radio station to tell you about and 2 shows

2012-07-14 Thread John Justice
Dana, I sincerely hope that your posting of this message to this particular list was an error on your part. This list is dedicated to issues involving the use of computers and related software or ancillary equipment by the visually impaired. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND

[Blind-Computing] REPORT ON AUSLOGICS BOOSTSPEED

2012-07-13 Thread John Justice
Hi group, I have seen several questions about this tune up tool so I decided to check it out and then provide an evaluation. I have noticed that if you download the free program, the system will identify but not fix errors. The only way you can have the software complete the scan is by

Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents

2012-07-13 Thread John Justice
...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 3:59 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Okay, Angelina. You may need to study the software carefully. However, one of the scanning options should be that you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Using JAWS with VS 2010

2012-07-12 Thread John Justice
I apologize but I'm not familiar with that abbreviation. Can you tell me what VS stands for? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents

2012-07-12 Thread John Justice
Angelina, Are you using the Epson built in software or something independent? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents

2012-07-12 Thread John Justice
-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, July 12, 2012 1:22 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question on scanning documents Angelina, Are you using the Epson built in software or something independent? JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE

Re: [Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES

2012-07-08 Thread John Justice
. Maybe it will be enough for me to friendly up with I tunes again, but I make no promises. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws

[Blind-Computing] MAKING A MUSICAL CD USING ITUNES

2012-07-07 Thread John Justice
MAKING A MUSIC CD USING ITUNES BY: JOHN JUSTICE It's relatively easy to create a CD using ITunes. Since everything is stored in what ITunes calls the Library Play List you have to create

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop

2012-06-26 Thread John Justice
Yeah and they're pretty good, too. s John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Creating a folder on the desktop

2012-06-26 Thread John Justice
at a recording, be brave. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, June 26

[Blind-Computing] CREATING A FOLDER IN OUTLOOK 2010

2012-06-22 Thread John Justice
This is for Angelina or anyone else who might be interested. NOTE: The ribbon navigation function in Jaws must be active for this to work. 1.Press the Alt key, you should hear Home. Press right arrow until you hear Folders 2. Press Enter on Folders. The first choice

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help

2012-06-22 Thread John Justice
Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 6:56 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Also, How do I add a signature? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help

2012-06-22 Thread John Justice
[mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2012 5:04 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help Angelina, I can help with basic questions and maybe someone else on the list might be interested

Re: [Blind-Computing] need help with outlook 2010 with the account settings

2012-06-21 Thread John Justice
John, Why not copy the contents of the message and then save it as a document file? John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] COOL MICROSOFT OFFICE SOUNDS

2012-06-21 Thread John Justice
I found these fooling around with my Office 2010. They work on all of the programs in the suite. This might be old news to some of you but I enjoy the sound Outlook 2010 makes when it deletes or sends a message. Setting up the Sounds can be a challenge but I can walk anyone interested through

Re: [Blind-Computing] outlook 2010 help

2012-06-21 Thread John Justice
Angelina, I can help with basic questions and maybe someone else on the list might be interested. Just ask and I'll do my best. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner?

2012-06-19 Thread John Justice
that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, June 18, 2012 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner? David, I can

Re: [Blind-Computing] Window's 7 or 8

2012-06-18 Thread John Justice
Hi group. I agree with Mark in this case. You may not remember but early versions of Windows 7 were a mess. Upgrades and fixes used to come almost every day for a while until Microsoft got things on track. They usually do get things fixed eventually. Buying or upgrading to a new piece of

Re: [Blind-Computing] anyone use the Windows 7 default CD burnner?

2012-06-18 Thread John Justice
David, I can see that this process will work but can't you locate the Burn option right on the wizard's main page, press on it and the CD will burn? That would seem to me to be a less complex approach. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL:

Re: [Blind-Computing] pload a digital book with JAWS

2012-06-17 Thread John Justice
David, Can I suggest that you might add steps for downloading and transferring digital books from other sources such as AUDIBLE.COM? If you know something about that, I, for one, would find that most useful. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL:

[Blind-Computing] BLOCKING A SENDER IN OUTLOOK 2010

2012-06-12 Thread John Justice
I had a lot of trouble finding this function in Outlook 2010 so I thought I would share what I found with the list. BLOCKING SENDER IN OUTLOOK 2010: 1. Press Alt H for the Home tab. Press Enter. 2. Down arrow to the Delete tab and press Enter. 3. Down arrow to the Junk tab

Re: [Blind-Computing] Recommendation for a microphone

2012-06-11 Thread John Justice
Lenny, Olympus has a whole line of microphones of different types and for varying purposes. They range in price from about $50 up to the hundreds. Below, you will find the link for the site. http://www.olympusamerica.com There's a key word search and you can type in microphones. Olympus divides

Re: [Blind-Computing] I Tunes for Win 7

2012-06-11 Thread John Justice
No Trish, I didn't have that problem at all. But I wouldn't worry about it. ITunes is usually pretty reliable when it comes to things like that. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Another How to?

2012-06-07 Thread John Justice
Cliff, If you are focused on the message, or in the In Box, press Control Shift C for Contacts. The system will then prompt you for first name, last name and so on. It's up to you which fields you complete. There is an option which allows you To choose how the name is displayed in your Address

Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad

2012-06-06 Thread John Justice
Hi John, Thank you very much for this information. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, I couch! - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 05, 2012 7:28 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad

Re: [Blind-Computing] Turning Off The Mouse Pad

2012-06-05 Thread John Justice
Mike, If you are using Windows 7, just type mouse in the Search field Now, you will see many different screens which have various functions. In most cases, the Enable/Disable function can be found under either the Hardware Tab or the Drivers tab. This will be a fairly common occurrence since

Re: [Blind-Computing] Unable to get online using 64 bit laptop

2012-06-01 Thread John Justice
Blue = activne, red = inactive. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Wednesday, May

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cannot activate some links in I.E. 8

2012-05-30 Thread John Justice
Ann Annette, I have found that using Control+Enter will sometimes activate a link which doesn't ordinarily respond to the normal Enter key, alone. This happens a lot with the Apple ITunes store. I'm not sure why. I do remember reading something about what were called Safety Links, links which

Re: [Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER

2012-05-23 Thread John Justice
don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 10:50 AM Cc: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Customer Service Advice Needed

2012-05-23 Thread John Justice
This happens to be exactly what I've been doing for twenty years. I'll make this brief so we won't bore the rest of the group. If you need more detailed information, my personal e-mail is below every message. We have found, through experimentation, that the best way to use a talking computer

[Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT

2012-05-23 Thread John Justice
technology-based products and services that those with vision impairments and learning disabilities use to change their world. From: John Justice [mailto:john_just...@verizon.net] Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2012 3:03 PM To: Freedom Scientific Technical Support Subject: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT

Re: [Blind-Computing] FW: REPLY DIRECTLY TO SENDER SCRIPT

2012-05-23 Thread John Justice
for a few years already. I think it is time to take a look at the script files myself, who knows maybe I can break them further. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just

Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately

2012-05-22 Thread John Justice
it to work either. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, May 21

[Blind-Computing] REPLYING DIRECTLY TO SENDER

2012-05-22 Thread John Justice
David, I tried your method but there should be one minor addition. The Alt Numbers Row 1 pressed quickly, should be performed while in an open message. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: mailto:john_just...@verizon.net john_just...@verizon.net

[Blind-Computing] POSSIBLE ANSWER TO REPLY TO SENDER PROBLEM

2012-05-22 Thread John Justice
Someone may have just hit the nail on the head. The problem may not be Jaws directly but the fact that our e-mail clients aren't the same. However, Outlook Express doesn't work with Windows 7. All the more reason someone should ask Freedom about this. John and Linda Justice With

Re: [Blind-Computing] reply privately

2012-05-21 Thread John Justice
David, I used the Insert-Shift -R command to respond to this message. Are you saying that this command no longer works with Jaws 13? If so, there may be an alternative key set for this purpose. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net

Re: [Blind-Computing] Screen Reader for Work

2012-05-20 Thread John Justice
Good heavens, no! One of the best alternatives I have found is System Access. It costs a great deal less than jaws and consequently isn't quite as capable but it will be able to help you perform all or most of the essential functions. One of the good things about System Access is that you can

[Blind-Computing] DODGE CITY DESPIRADOS GAME, SOME SUGGESTIONS

2012-05-15 Thread John Justice
Greg, Here are some suggestions that might help. 1.After downloading the zip file from the web site, using the link provided, highlight the file and then press the Applications key. One of the options under that list will be Extract All and that's the one you want. 2. You

Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws;

2012-05-11 Thread John Justice
Dan, We had this problem at FedEx some time ago. Our I T people discovered it was a sound card issue. Apparently, the sound cards in older machines don't work well with later versions of Jaws. We had to order and install newer cards and the problem went away immediately. But before you go that

Re: [Blind-Computing] distortion with jaws;

2012-05-11 Thread John Justice
Yes Dan. Unfortunately, it does. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of dan mccurley Sent:

Re: [Blind-Computing] external sound cards

2012-04-30 Thread John Justice
Norman, Most USB sound cards will operate, at lieast in a rudimentary fashion, even without installing the drivers. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] OPEN BOOK UPGRADE

2012-04-01 Thread John Justice
If only this were true! One of the most annoying problems we have as blind people is the inability to read hand-written notes. I have been hoping for years that someone might find a way to overcome this barrier to our independence. For that reason, I must protest the insensitivity demonstrated

Re: [Blind-Computing] Find the path on a directory or a file

2012-02-29 Thread John Justice
David, You always check before posting. I think that this is a matter of differing operating systems or something like that. I just used Shift F10 and got the correct results. Thanks for all you do, all of the time. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL:

Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER

2012-02-28 Thread John Justice
. On 2/22/12, John Justice john_just...@verizon.net wrote: David, That's my favorite tag line yet. Thanks for the instructions. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws

[Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES TO STANDARD CD, WINDOWS 7

2012-02-27 Thread John Justice
Recently, David sent me a tutorial for converting MP3 files for use in a CD player. His version was based on Windows XP and using the same process with Windows 7 presents some interesting challenges. I tried to follow the steps but it only goes so far and then seems to get stuck. 1.

Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL CDPLAYER

2012-02-21 Thread John Justice
because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 4:44 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USEIN ANORMAL

Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER

2012-02-19 Thread John Justice
at windows media player it will work fine -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:05 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING

Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CDPLAYER

2012-02-19 Thread John Justice
has no burning capability unfortunately. David Ferrin Beauty fades but dumbness is forever. Judge Judy - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 12, 2012 3:04 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES

Re: [Blind-Computing] about outlook express for windows 7

2012-02-19 Thread John Justice
and which will work with Windows 7 is Microsoft Outlook, itself. However, this is not a free program. It is usually part of a suite of programs called Microsoft Office. Independent versions are available for sale from Microsoft and from many retail stores. As Rick would say, HTH John Justice

Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER

2012-02-19 Thread John Justice
Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Sunday, February 19, 2012 11:18 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN ANORMAL CDPLAYER I wasn't aware

[Blind-Computing] CONVERTING MP3 FILES FOR USE IN A NORMAL CD PLAYER

2012-02-12 Thread John Justice
I have several good programs on my system but I can't seem to find how to convert an mp3 file into one that will play in a CD player not capable of reading those files. I have ITunes, Real Player, GOLD WAVE: One of those programs should be able to create ordinary CD disks but I don't know

Re: [Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7

2012-02-05 Thread John Justice
it might be that is connected to your computer and right click, or press the applications key, and choose the appropriate option. Hope that helps! On 2/4/2012 10:12 AM, John Justice wrote: I am using Windows 7 Professional and Jaws 13. Up till now, with earlier versions of Windows software, when

[Blind-Computing] DISCONNECTING EXTERNAL USB DEVICES, WINDOWS 7

2012-02-04 Thread John Justice
I am using Windows 7 Professional and Jaws 13. Up till now, with earlier versions of Windows software, when an external device was connected to my system, I would find a Disconnect option in the System Tray. With Windows 7, that doesn't seem to be the case. 1.How can you safely

Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS

2012-01-27 Thread John Justice
got zapped somehow. Try running it from your start menu, if it's there, are from the all programs list of programs. BTW: windows defender is a firewall which I believe is still live and well. Hope this helps.. Bob - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind

[Blind-Computing] WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO MICROSOFT SECURITY ESSENTIALS

2012-01-26 Thread John Justice
Somehow, I must have missed something. Recently, when I tried to use my Desktop shortcut to reach Microsoft Security Essentials, I got a message indicating that the link was no longer valid because the program had been deleted or moved. I checked on my main C drive and there was no folder for

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-24 Thread John Justice
Arianna, here is the link Rich posted in an earlier message. Just click on it and then put up with the nonsense Send Space always puts you through. Believe me, it's worth it. It's a great game. http://www.sendspace.com/file/yx5r5w JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY

Re: [Blind-Computing] Free Destination Mars Game

2012-01-23 Thread John Justice
Alright Rich. Way to Go! I miss your games. Suggest Rung for President might be a good nexdt project. Thanks again. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] ACTIVATING LINKS IN MICROSOFT OUTLOOK, 2010

2012-01-20 Thread John Justice
When we try to activate a link in a message, a warning comes up about contacting your administrator and the link won't activate. 1.Is there a setting somewhere in Microsoft Outlook 2010 which has to be changed? 2. We have changed the User Security setting to its lowest value

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View

2012-01-08 Thread John Justice
Al, I wonder if that will work with Word 2010 as well? Finding that editing function in those ribbons is a real trip. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

Re: [Blind-Computing] Excel 2010 - Protected View

2012-01-08 Thread John Justice
Almost Annette. The Link actually says, Enable Editing but that was close enough for sure. John JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com

[Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

2011-11-08 Thread John Justice
This is driving me crazy. I just did a disk cleanup on my laptop but I don't remember the command which will read the available memory on my C drive. If someone knows that answer, I'd appreciate having the info asap. Thanks very much. John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

2011-11-08 Thread John Justice
are not the same, but I think we covered this some time ago. smile HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

2011-11-08 Thread John Justice
matter. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 3:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

Re: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

2011-11-08 Thread John Justice
line at a time to get the information you're looking for. Hope this helped. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 12:33 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] FINDING AVAILABLE MEMORY ON A DISK, LAPTOP

[Blind-Computing] NOW I UNDERSTAND HOW SOME NEWBEES MIGHT FEEL

2011-11-08 Thread John Justice
Recently, I made a serious request for the key strokes I would need to learn the available RAM on my laptop. Several people were kind enough to provide the information but one or two others decided to turn it into a joke or a poke at me for the article I managed to get printed. If the same thing

Re: [Blind-Computing] itunes is a pain

2011-10-25 Thread John Justice
Leslie, I believe that you may have conflicting ITune versions in your system. What you may have to do is to completely eliminate all files pertaining to that program, then start all over again. I'm not referring to the song data though. You can download that onto a separate jump drive but you

Re: [Blind-Computing] Considering a new computer, what should I get

2011-09-08 Thread John Justice
Matt, There are two ways you can go with this option. If you already have a current version of Jaws, then I suggest either a desktop or laptop loaded with Windows 7. Most programs produced by Microsoft will function with jaws. There are a few exceptions which are included in the older

[Blind-Computing] JUNKMAIL ISSUE, WINDOWS 7, OUTLOOK 2010

2011-08-28 Thread John Justice
I'm having a problem where a lot of messages are ending up in my Junkmail folder. I have the setting at its lowest option but 13 messages from Jaws Users alone were in that folder. Is there a way to set up message rules or other options for Outlook 2010 which will eliminate this annoying

Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?

2011-08-14 Thread John Justice
Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? This message is for Yvonne and anyone else who might have been wondering about these terms which are batted back

Re: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?

2011-08-14 Thread John Justice
-changeably, that it can become confusing. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: John Justice john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, August 13, 2011 6:25 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY? This message is for Yvonne

Re: [Blind-Computing] a problem shutting down in windows 7

2011-08-13 Thread John Justice
Rosemarie, I'd like to add a thought or two to David's excellent suggestions. However, on my machine, if you press the Windows key and hear the blank indicating that you are in the Search window, my computer will move directly to the Shut Down if you press the right arrow. This is what Windows 7

[Blind-Computing] WHAT ARE BYTES ANYWAY?

2011-08-13 Thread John Justice
This message is for Yvonne and anyone else who might have been wondering about these terms which are batted back and forth so readily by computer users. A byte is a single exchange of digital data. It is the minimal measurement of any digital exchange. 1 kilobyte = one thousand bytes. 1

[Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST

2011-08-01 Thread John Justice
Not long ago, Doris sent me a zip file which contained the Andre Lewis sound scheme and the file of sounds which make up that scheme. She also sent me a link to download a program which unzips 7Zip files. I'm now working on a completely different computer and I can't figure out how to transfer

Re: [Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST

2011-08-01 Thread John Justice
...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: Monday, August 01, 2011 4:29 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] NEW SYSTEM, SPECIAL REQUEST Not long ago, Doris sent me a zip file which contained the Andre Lewis sound scheme

[Blind-Computing] REPORT ON ALTERNATE SOUND SCHEMES

2011-08-01 Thread John Justice
This might be getting old for some people so I'll try to make it brief. I have tried some of the other Windows Sound Schemes and I couldn't find any audible response. I did create my own scheme called Personal which seems to work well enough. But I still think that the audio provided by

Re: [Blind-Computing] ANDRE LEWIS SOUND SCAPES FOR WINDOWS 7

2011-07-31 Thread John Justice
As I understand it, it's a sound scape which means that it will just be one more added to those already in the Sounds and Audio section of the control panel. If it doesn't work, I'll just go back into that settings display and load another one which would include the Windows Default, the one

[Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE

2011-07-31 Thread John Justice
Doris sent along that Andre Lewis sound scape in a 7Z file format. My Windows 7 system won't open it. What file can I use to do that? I tried downloading RegWork but it doesn't seem to be accessible. Any help would be welcome. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY

Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE

2011-07-31 Thread John Justice
/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of John Justice Sent: 31 July 2011 17:17 To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE Doris sent along that Andre Lewis sound

Re: [Blind-Computing] CAN'T OPEN A 7Z FILE

2011-07-31 Thread John Justice
Hi John, Below is a direct link to 7Zip. http://www.jaws-users.com/programs/FileManagement/7zip.html Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: John Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2011 9:16 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing

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