[JAWS-Users] jaws tandom

2014-03-09 Thread Kimsan
Hi, What are folks experiences with tandom? Everything peachy keen, or do you experience what I experience during a session where jaws would stop talking and one must wait a few until jaws starts talking again? Also, when it stops talking, it seems as if everything else stops as well, because

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
I've done a lot of tandem sessions myself. Most of them good but also I've experienced pretty much every possible glitch there is to encounter. All in all though it is still the best feature to come across my desk since the invention of the talking calculator, or for that matter scream readers.

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Richard P. Kelly
Greetings, My experience with Tandem has been very good. Has the issue you encountered been when you gain access to another PC, when you allow access to your PC, or regardless of who initiates the tandem session? When the lag occurs, do you know what type of connection the two PC's have?

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Trish
I totally agree with you that this is almost best thing ever to happen. I hope FS never removes this from Jaws updates. I say for the most part the connection is pretty good, occasionally it's dropped, but it's rare. The first time I tandemed with someone, they had the control, it was laughable

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Tom
I'm new to these tandum emails. how do I set up a tandum connection? -Original Message- From: Trish Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 9:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem I totally agree with you that this is almost best thing ever to happen. I

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread Kevin Lee
yes you do, for some reason apple loads your computer with necessary apps. even if they don't seem like you need them, you dou cuz I uninstalled one once and my itunes quit working properly! -Original Message- From: Richard Hamel Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 4:31 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
screen readers, no doubt I'll get teased for my finger slipping. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com]

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Fanus
Hello David When jaws tandem was introduced I recall that the idea was that it would be free for a while and thereafter FS would charge a fee. Did FS indeed start charging for the service and if so, what are the charges? Regards Fanus - Original Message - From: David Ferrin

Re: [JAWS-Users] multiple printers and one note

2014-03-09 Thread Sharon Gosling
I just tried this on my Win 7 laptop with Jaws 15. Go to Start menu Type Devices Choose View Devices and printers Use right arrow to arrow through printer choices When you reach the one you want use Alt F to open file menu Set as default is the third choice, it will say checked if it is already

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread david
hello the only time I've had issues with the jaws tandem is? when I've connected to client's computer, and they've forgot to turn off the ocr, especially kurzweil. it never fails, when I connect to a computer, with kurzweil opened, jaws will freeze within 15 minutes or so. normally what happens

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
It is still free as of a couple of weeks ago which was the last time I used the service. It looks like it is going to stay that way, at least I hope so. The fact is if it would become a paid service then quite a number of people will be going without help because I don't plan on paying for

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Charles Rivard
Just curious about something: Do you work for FS with those slippery fingers? --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Charles Rivard
Rule of thumb: You will always lose. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 11:14 AM

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandom

2014-03-09 Thread BlindLee55
i havent had any nproblems with tandom your friend lee In a message dated 3/9/2014 6:57:10 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, kimsans...@aol.com writes: Hi, What are folks experiences with tandom? Everything peachy keen, or do you experience what I experience during a session where jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
No I do not work for FS. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Sunday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
This is true. I'm trying to imagine how many people out there are calling me cheep right about now just because I express my views. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
This is true, I've been in your system a number of times wouldn't you say Lee. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread john Justice
(grin)! Not unless you want her to use you for target practice. Same here, David. Not enough money to do what I'd like, just what I have to do. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

[JAWS-Users] Assigning A Sound To Incoming Email

2014-03-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, With XP, Outlook Express, J13 up. Is it possible to assign a sound to a specific person's email? i.e, I want to assign a particular sound to my nephews emails so, let's say, when I recieve an email from him I'll hear a fart sound or whatever sound that's been assigned to his emails

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread john Justice
I hope you don't mind my butting in, here. As indicated in other messages, yes, you most definitely will need all of those files in order to have I Tunes work properly. FYI, I Tunes usually brings files into the system using a format called M4 A. That is not MP3. Some systems will not

Re: [JAWS-Users] CREATING NEW FOLDERS IN WINDOWS 8.1

2014-03-09 Thread john Justice
Oh duh! Okay Flor. Thanks for the clarification. JOHN AND LINDA JUSTICE WITH GUIDE DOGS JAKE AND ZACHARY PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Flor Lynch Sent: Saturday, March

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Trish
hey, don't give them any ideas,lol - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 11:14 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem It is still free as of a couple of weeks ago which was the last time I used

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Facebook

2014-03-09 Thread Joanne
How is everyone getting to their actual friends list usint Jaws 15? If I enter on friends it takes me to privacy settings. My niece once found that entering on more worked, but now that doesn't work either. How are you finding your list of friends?

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandom

2014-03-09 Thread Trish
the only time no speech occured for me was due to the fact internet connection was loss. Also, do think while last time using tandem, I had OB 9 opened, I am pretty sure the tandem was still in session, well shoot I know it was cause we were needing to scan something for the printer. Jaws

Re: [JAWS-Users] Assigning A Sound To Incoming Email

2014-03-09 Thread David Ferrin
You would need the program OE tune. The procedure is as follows: Create a folder create a rule so that only your nephews' for example emails go there. Then using OE tune assign a sound to that folder. Without a third party program you cannot do what you want. David Ferrin

Re: [JAWS-Users] Assigning A Sound To Incoming Email

2014-03-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi David, Thank you very much for this info. I thought I could do it via the dictionary manager but, didn't have any success in there. Thanks again. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] Message Delivery Test-Moderators Please Confirm Receipt of Message

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
confirmed. On 3/8/2014 9:19 PM, David Ferrin wrote: Good man, there is nothing wrong with your account at all. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Message Delivery Test-Moderators Please Confirm Receipt of Message

2014-03-09 Thread Vicky Golightly
I received the message Vicky Golightly Sent from my iPhone On Mar 9, 2014, at 2:08 PM, Jim Pursley jim.purs...@gaiacapital.com wrote: confirmed. On 3/8/2014 9:19 PM, David Ferrin wrote: Good man, there is nothing wrong with your account at all. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com Always

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread jim
Yes, you need all those programs. -Original Message- From: Richard Hamel Sent: Saturday, March 08, 2014 7:31 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question I just installed I Tunes on my PC. When I checked Programs and Features, I saw there were

[JAWS-Users] thunderbird issue

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
I just upgraded to Win7, JAWS15 and am having trouble reading the subject, sender etc. displayed in the in box list view. I can see the the highlighted area going from e-mail to email as I move the arrow keys up and down. The only way I can get the list to work for me is to move to the

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Facebook

2014-03-09 Thread Diane Giannetti
I have the mobile site on facebook and I go to profile, enter on profile, then go to link friends and enter on that and arrow down until you find your list. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Joanne Sent: Sunday, March 09,

[JAWS-Users] Thunderbird problem resolved

2014-03-09 Thread Jim Pursley
Was a Windows update issue, hopefully one of a kind. Problem resolved, back to normal with reading emails from mailboxes. Sorry for the chimera. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread Richard Hamel
John and Linda, Thanks for your extra info. I had no idea and now I'll have to do even more research to hopefully prevent further frustration. Rich -Original Message- From: john Justice Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 1:20 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandom

2014-03-09 Thread Kimsan
I'm using Windows 8.1 and jaws 15. The other is using windows 7. I'm with you about what difference it makes. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2014 10:49 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Kimsan
David: Thoughts. The client I work with uses Kurzweil and what you just wrote below is exactly what I had to do the other day; however, my other client, I am not sure if she uses Kurzweil. I will eat some sscooby snacks and get on the case! -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Kimsan
Team viewer is pretty sweet. I used it the other day to help someone with their issue. If tandom becomes a paid survice, which I don't seeing it being so. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, March

Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem

2014-03-09 Thread Kimsan
Trish: I agree. Tandom is the greatest thing since slice bread. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Trish Sent: Sunday, March 9, 2014 7:19 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] jaws tandem I

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread john melia
No I tunes can convert the m4a to mp3 settings -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Richard Hamel Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 5:29 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question John

[JAWS-Users] Compatibility of JAWS and Power Teacher

2014-03-09 Thread Sally Jones
Hello, I am writing on behalf of a friend who is a teacher. He presently has to use his para pro to insert grades into the Power Teacher application that his system is required to use. Does anyone know if he can do it independently? He is currently using JAWS 15, and is a fluent JAWS user.

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread Richard Hamel
I wasn't sure from the message if I tunes could convert to mp3. If so, how? Thanks again. Rich -Original Message- From: john melia Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 5:52 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question No I tunes can convert the m4a to

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Face book

2014-03-09 Thread Rose Combs
I have a major problem with Face book, in my profile, apparently somehow it has parsed places etc from some of my friends, so I don't actually live where it says I do, I don't work for a University in South Dakotas, I did not go to high school in Mesa, Arizona. I have tried to fix it but

Re: [JAWS-Users] New I tunes question

2014-03-09 Thread Charles Rivard
From the way it was not punctuated, I would say that the meaning is that no version of iTunes can do the conversion. --- Be positive! When it comes to being defeated, if you think you're finished, you! really! are! finished! - Original Message - From: Richard Hamel

Re: [JAWS-Users] Big problem with Face book

2014-03-09 Thread Kevin Lee
I had that problem too with my timeline I kept trying and trying to remove the mistakes but it seemed like the website would not let me delete the mistakes. the way I solved it was my brother who has sight fixed it. so I guess its just not possible to blind users. I just posted to public

[JAWS-Users] External Drives Windows Explorer

2014-03-09 Thread Mike B.
Hi All, Running XP Pro, IE8, Outlook Express, J13 thru 15. I have my external drives to open folders to view files using Windows Explorer but, they're not doing so. I used to get a cancel button in Windows Explorer once the drive was opened but, this isn't happening anymore. The only way I