Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Dell. Get one with a separate numpad, which means a 15-inch display. Get one off the shelf. Get one with as much hard drive space as you can afford, and then double that. Dave Oregonian, woodworker, Engineer, Musician, and Pioneer - Original Message - From: "Tammy Freitag"

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Iagree about Dell laptop computers being a good pick. I loved Toshiba laptops but they no longer make laptops. I have a year old Dell Inspiron 5559 and have had no problems with it. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Need help with Adobe Reader DC

Yes, JAWS's convenient OCR is probably the simplest way of handling this problem. but I'm wondering why nothing was spoken. Typically, I get an Adobe dialog asking how I want the PDF file made readable. I click on my choice and wait. Sometimes the document is read, sometimes I'm told it's

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Hi all, I have two laptops. I own an Asus laptop, and it has 8 GB of ram, Bluetooth, it is very fast, and I bought it for $250.00. My other laptop is an HP Stream 11, and I can hold it in one hand. It only costs $179.00. It has a SSD drive, and I use my small External Drive for more space. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

I am also going to buy a laptop, that is Lenovo Thinkpad x270. This is a small laptop of 12.5 inches screen size, and have pretty good spects. I am not aware of its compatibility with jaws though. But I am a jaws user and hope jaws will work on it since it has windows 10. On 6/15/17, David Moore

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

I use a Lenovo P50S laptop for work that has a keyboard with a numeric keypad. I know JAWS can be switched to laptop layout, but I prefer having the extra keys just for use with screen readers. JAWS is fast and responsive on this laptop with a braille display (Focus 40 Blue) and Vocalizer

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Hi Tammy, I have primarily used Toshiba and Dell. Others in my house have used HP, although not with JAWS. In my opinion, all 3 brands have been very reliable. With that said, my husband had a Toshiba and it was nothing but trouble. I have used laptops for nearly 30 years. None of them have

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

I like Toshiba. I currently have a Lenovo that I like very much. I would *strongly* disagree with the comment that a macbook is the best Windows laptop. Apple hardware is *way* overpriced. You could probably buy 2 Windows laptops for the price of a macBook. I think more importantly than the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Need help with Adobe Reader DC

Hey, Teacher Mr. Adrian, thanks, I need to do this to my new machine, that flies like a butterfly and stings like a bee! Jorge -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent:

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

the problem with a refresh;at least with dells is they use there own propriatary drivers. so in many cases the microsoft version of windows may not have drivers for the model you have. now if dell had the same service. where you could do the same thing but download the version for your model

Re: [JAWS-Users] Need help with Adobe Reader DC

You can also do d for document which would work for those image documents. On 6/14/2017 19:17, Steve wrote: You may have one of those lovely image pdf files that Adobe can't convert to text. Try the Jaws convenient OCR Insert-space, then O, then W for Window or S for screen or C for image.

Re: [JAWS-Users] pc to cell text site and jaws

The only one that is around and should work with JFW is google voice. On 6/14/2017 15:48, t wrote: I don’t use an iphone, so was wondering if anyone out there was familiar with any online text service, that works with all cell service carriers, that also works well with jaws 17 For answers to

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

My most recent personal laptop is an ASUS. If you are comfortable with using the JAWS laptop layout, I really enjoy this machine. It isn't a touch device but has a great feel on your lap and the weight of the device is so incredible to feel that such a powerful device is so not heavy. Most

[JAWS-Users] Need help with Adobe Reader DC

Based on a suggestion from the Win10 list, I just installed Adobe Reader DC on my Windows 10 (1703) computer. I'm using JAWS 18 latest version. I open a PDF document, but I can't figure out how to make it read. Arrowing up and down just says blank or it's completely silent. Tabbing just says

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

the one thing with dells is you have to make sure the keyboard has a numb lock key. for some reason a few years ago dell decided we didn't need the numlock key anymore. so you have to request it when you buy there computers. -Original Message- From: jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent:

[JAWS-Users] WinAmp and success

Got it and it works well. Thanks to all good people who help and took the time to listen and provide input and not give up on me. Nice job to all. Holger Fiallo For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Need help with Adobe Reader DC

You may have one of those lovely image pdf files that Adobe can't convert to text. Try the Jaws convenient OCR Insert-space, then O, then W for Window or S for screen or C for image. - Original Message - From: "Audiobookfan" To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc

Can you please send it? Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jared Rimer Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2017 11:31 PM To: JAWS-Users-List@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc Hi Justin and list, Once you

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Are you using w10? I have w ten Holger Fiallo Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 14, 2017, at 7:03 AM, David Ferrin wrote: > > Interesting, Winamp works here on win 10 just fine. I hit alt + 3 on the > number row and all of those edit boxes pop up. > > Sorry, but as to the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Like I said in my first message, "Interesting, Winamp works here on win 10 just fine". -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:38 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files Are you using w10? I have w ten Holger

Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc

Do you need the one with the accessibility plugin for Jaws to work? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Adrian Spratt Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:52 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users]

Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc

Yes. Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Andre Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 10:35 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc Do you need the one with the accessibility plugin

[JAWS-Users] Inquiry

Afternoon all. I have a question. I was having a bit of an issue with JAWS earlier today, where JAWS was not speaking at all. I tried closing different things out, but there was no success. So, in a strange way, can anyone tell me the keyboard commands to activate Windows Narrator, for such an

Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry

Thanks David. -Original Message- From: David Whitehead Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 1:46 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry Hello; The keystroke is: Ctrl+windows+enter. Statistics are like a bikini. What they reveal is

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

hello, the best windos 10 laptop is a MacBook Pro with Bootcamp. all you are getting is windows, and drivers for mac hardware. I use bootcamp a lot, and have no issues. Daniel On 6/14/17, Tammy Freitag wrote: > Hello, > I am looking for opinions about laptop brands.

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Tammy: As with most things, it all ends up being personal preference. Myself, however, would recommend a Dell laptop, with a full numeric keypad (I am assuming that there is a choice between having one, and not having one). My reason for this is that it is easier for me to do some of the JAWS

Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry

Hello; The keystroke is: Ctrl+windows+enter.        Statistics are like a bikini.  What they reveal is suggestive, but what they conceal is vital. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent:

[JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Hello, I am looking for opinions about laptop brands. I know there isn't one perfect answer to this but I do value the opinions and experiences of others. I want to purchase a Windows 10 laptop. Here are my questions; 1. Which brand would you recommend? Why? 2. What brand would you totally

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

I will start by saying it isn't really an option to "customize" a laptop. They're not nearly as easy to swap boards in and out as you can with a desktop. If you don't want to screw around with getting rid of all the unwanted software and games that come on most commercial laptops, you can

Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry

It depends on which version of Windows 10. Prior to the Creator's Update, version 1703 and above, it is Windows-Enter. With 1703 and up, it is control-windows-enter. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Wednesday, June

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

I have used Toshiba laptops for some years now and have been very satisfied. I always get numpads on mine, but still do use an external keyboard most of the time. lucky1i...@gmail.com Faithfulness does not begin with large tasks-if it is not present in small things, it does not exist at

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Hello there. I am using Windows 10, and Winamp works fairly well, though I had some struggles at first. What problems are you having? You can probably edit id3 tags with VlC, but I have never tried this. Nevertheless, VLC is a very functional programme that can do almost anything you can think of

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Which version of JAWS are you using with your Mac? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Daniel MacDonald Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 3:01 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry

And, is it a toggle command? Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Steve Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:05 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Inquiry It depends on which version of

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

OK. So what did you do to make it work? When I installed it, I could not setup it as default player or when I selected a song and did application to open with, could not find winamp. Also where I can get it without any other apps added to my PC. My problem also was that anti virus program was

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Hey. You should download the latest build. It is winamp v 5.666. Go to winamp.com and you will still find a link to it, if I'm not mistaken. The programme was installed on my PC by the guy who built it, but he made some kind of mistake and the programme was not able to save its settings until I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

I just went to winamp.com but when I attempted to go to the link to get winamp it did not do anything. I do not think it is there anymore. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:29 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

The link takes you to a forum post. If you read it you will find this. http://meggamusic.co.uk/winamp/Winamp_Download.htm There you will be able to get the last build. You sometimes need to look around a bit before giving up on your goal. :) -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] pc to cell text site and jaws

I don’t use an iphone, so was wondering if anyone out there was familiar with any online text service, that works with all cell service carriers, that also works well with jaws 17 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

I did nothing special other than install it with the defaults. It can be found on the programs page of this domain. -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:36 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files OK. So what

Re: [JAWS-Users] laptop questions

Lenovo systems have served my needs quite well for a long period of time already. I got a new one and a couple refurbished from Amazon and even the model I got in 2009 is still working along with the rest of them. -Original Message- From: Tammy Freitag Sent: Wednesday, June 14,

[JAWS-Users] Received an email with a background image

Hi listers. I use Windows 7, Jaws 18 and Microsoft Outlook 2010. I received an email that Jaws will only read the background text in the email, and Not the message text that sits on top of the background text (it is a company logo). Any ideas as to how to read the 'real' text? Thanks, be

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

The last released version of Winamp works perfectly well with Windows 10 Professional, 64 bit anniversary edition. There are some focus issues, but other than that, it works fine. I can't speak for the creator's update, but the above version is compatible. Are you referring to editing the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

If you sent the link it did not attach. Please send me the link where you got it. -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files I did nothing special other than install it with

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

if something ever stops working properly in Windows 10, too, you can always run it in compatibility mode. You will have to pick which Windows version you want to "revert" to, so this may mean experimenting with the settings. I noticed the focus issues, too, and running in compatibility mode

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Yes. you are correct but is nice to know that are good people to help. My question. It will jusst install winamp? not other programs correct? -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 5:44 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

the name of the album, artist and so on. I was able to do so with winamp in W7. I got the 500 songs from the roling stone magazine and was editting because when I install the folder in my iPhone it went all over because it had diffeerent names of artist. However when I put various artist put

Re: [JAWS-Users] kendle for pc

Kindle for PC does read out of the box with JAWS. To find the download page, search on Google. But note the misspelling in the subject line. It's "Kindle," with an "i." These search terms will get you there, using a colon after the website name to tell google it is a website: Amazon.com:

[JAWS-Users] Editting MP3 files

Hi, all Hope someone respond. In the past when I needed to edit a MP3 name, I was able to do so in WinAmp. However now I am using W10 and Winamp does not work well with it. I did installed it but did not work. I am using Window Media Player, VLC to play my music. Can I do so with any of the

Re: [JAWS-Users] kindle for pc

Hello; The link to download the Kindle reader is: https://www.amazon.com/gp/help/customer/display.html?nodeId=201245960 when the page loads look for; 1. Go to: Kindle for PC. If prompted, choose the option to save the file to your computer. 2. Click on the Download button. 3. Once

Re: [JAWS-Users] Editing MP3 files

Interesting, Winamp works here on win 10 just fine. I hit alt + 3 on the number row and all of those edit boxes pop up. Sorry, but as to the other programs you mentioned I do not know. -Original Message- From: Holger Fiallo Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2017 7:42 AM To: