Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread J.Cyr
Thank You! Think those sound like more then I could handle, guess if I change over I'll just dive in. From what I understand I can continue to run a version of the programmes I am familiar with, Word and Email, ... guess that will have to suffice. Sincerely, Joy For answers to frequently

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread Andy Baracco
You can either set up a dual boot system, or you can run Windows in a virtual window using a program like VM Fusion. Andy - Original Message - From: "J.Cyr" To: Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:54 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread Naomi Bolter
Thank you for letting me know, I thought I might be in for a big change if I went with a Mac. Just trying to work out if it is worth it. Kind Regards Naomi Bolter | Assistant HR Officer | Operational Development & Learning Department of Family and Community Services | Human Resources T 02 9765

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread J.Cyr
This is a subject of great interest to me too. Andy, if you can put Windows on the Mac then can't you keep it on? Sorry if this is a foolish question, I'm just trying to understand what is involved in the switch. Thanks, Joy For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread Andy Baracco
The experience is totally different. Some concepts are similar, but you will need to be prepared to put aside your knowledge of Windows and accept a learning curve. You can put Windows on a Mac, and that way you can continue to perform essential tasks while learning a new system. Andy -

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread George Martinez Sr
The Plantronics headset I used had one plug for the phone and one for the computer. So, you hear the computer in one side and the phone in the other side of the headset. No software. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. George a

[JAWS-Users] Mac verses Jaws and Windows

2017-10-17 Thread Naomi Bolter
Hi everyone, So I currently use Jaws on my work computer, with windows who knows what, I'm technologically challenged. I want to buy a home computer and am looking at the MacBook's because I love my IPhone. My question is, is anyone out there able to give me an idea of how I might find the

Re: [JAWS-Users] authorizing Jaws

2017-10-17 Thread Humberto Rodriguez
Tom: Go to the Help Menu, then to Update Authorization, then press Enter on Start Authorization Button, Online authorization is preselected, go to next and there you will see a field for the 20-digit code. HTH, Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Laura Richardson
I would be answering calls for a company and relaying information to customers so I'm most likely in need of the split headset as suggested .. I'm still in search of what type of phone software to look for that works well with Jaws .. Thank you for your input .. Laura -Original

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Cristóbal
I just use Skype with a paid for telephone number and a Logitech headset with a boom mic. I don't recall the model headset, but it's pretty basic. Anything with a boom mic will do. Jaws comes through both headphones along with the call. Serves my purposes well enough. -Original Message-

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Laura Richardson
Thanks for the response .. I'll check into Plantronics .. Do you know a specific phone software that works well with Jaws? .. Laura -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Tuesday, October

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Dennis Long
What is the model of the headset. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 8:33 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

Re: [JAWS-Users] authorizing Jaws

2017-10-17 Thread T. Civitello
There is no field for the authorization code. There are 2 fields: locking code which is filled in and serial number, they are both "read only". Tom -Original Message- From: Humberto Rodriguez Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 5:34 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] authorizing Jaws

2017-10-17 Thread Humberto Rodriguez
You go to the Help menu, there is an entry to authorize Jaws. You need the 20-digit code that is on your JAWS Cd. Humberto -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of T. Civitello Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 7:00 PM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Justin Williams
Plantronics is where I'd go. I apologize that it took so long ot get back to you; I was walking out the door when I responded to you. Justin -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Laura Richardson Sent: Tuesday, October 17,

Re: [JAWS-Users] download

2017-10-17 Thread Mike B.
Hi Holger, With Internet Explorer, after starting the download press, control + J. Now, press any of these keystroke combinations to get the percentage / status of the download: Insert + Tab. Insert + B. Insert + T. Take care. Mike. Go Dodgers! Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is

[JAWS-Users] download

2017-10-17 Thread Holger Fiallo
How can I check how far windos download an update? With NVDA I hear the sound telling me that is downloading update but with jaws can not tell. Holger Fiallo For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[JAWS-Users] authorizing Jaws

2017-10-17 Thread T. Civitello
Have a new computer, (new to me). It New copy of Windows 7 and pre loaded with Jaws 15. As I am a paid up register Jaws user I would like to authorize Jaws. The serial number field in the help, about menu is read only so I can’t put my serial number and there is no authorize button. How do I

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest Fs podcast

2017-10-17 Thread Randy Barnett
Thanks for paying attention to us! :) Just wish it wasn't a game of catch up with all the MS changes. Its going to be worse with the new Windows as a service approach. On 10/17/2017 11:29 AM, Eric Damery wrote: Hi List, The Public Beta 3 will be posted tomorrow morning at 10 AM. Sorry about

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread George Martinez Sr
If this is a home use then you can purchase a Plantronics headset that will do the trick (not cheap. No software required. If it is a business use then you have to go with headset & software. George The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results.

Re: [JAWS-Users] Off Topic Inquiry

2017-10-17 Thread George Martinez Sr
I suspect that anyone can elect to include that feature if they are willing to "pay the freight." The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. George a Martinez CPA, PC 12231 N 50th Avenue Glendale, Arizona 85304-2215 Voice 602.368.8854 FAX

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Laura Richardson
Do you have any recommendations on where I might check to purchase this type of headset and the phone software? Laura -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Justin Williams Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:46 AM To:

[JAWS-Users] Off Topic Inquiry

2017-10-17 Thread jyandt.martin
Please forgive me for asking this. Can anyone direct me in the direction of getting information regarding who decides what movies get descriptive audio? Contact me off-list if you do. And again, please forgive me for the off-topic inquiry Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about

Re: [JAWS-Users] chrome clickables with jaws

2017-10-17 Thread Steve
I have had issues with clickable elements on jaws with Google on versions lower than 18. I have sometimes experienced the same issue with 18 on certain webpages, and a couple times I used Jaws OCR to find something that I could then left-click. Steve - Original Message - From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] chrome clickables with jaws

2017-10-17 Thread Dennis Long
I reported an issue with clicking links in Chrome on m.facebook.com nothing happens when Enter is pressed. I reported this several months ago. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of ?a?a???t?? ??t???p? Sent: Tuesday,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest Fs podcast

2017-10-17 Thread Eric Damery
Hi List, The Public Beta 3 will be posted tomorrow morning at 10 AM. Sorry about the confusion, we should have been clearer on the FS Cast 145. Thanks for your interest in staying up to day with the Beta. Eric Eric Damery VFO(tm) | VP Software Product Management 11800 31st Court North, St.

Re: [JAWS-Users] chrome clickables with jaws

2017-10-17 Thread Παναγιωτης Αντωνοπουλος
I face the same issue, sometimes no luck in clicking whichever way in chrome. G reetings from Greece, Takis -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of t Sent: Tuesday, October 17,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Latest Fs podcast

2017-10-17 Thread Dennis Long
I will agree with you. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Michael Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 12:38 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] Latest Fs podcast Hi. I just listened to the latest Fs

[JAWS-Users] Latest Fs podcast

2017-10-17 Thread Michael
Hi. I just listened to the latest Fs podcast on my Vr Stream second generation unit as I do all of the time. I enjoyed the podcast, but I feel the need to express my frustration. While I am well aware that major Windows 10 updates are rolled out over time, the podcast mentioned that in

Re: [JAWS-Users] excepting meeting request,

2017-10-17 Thread Kimsan
I focus on the request, bring up the context menu and enter on accept. Respectfully, Kimsan Song kimsans...@icloud.com -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Whitehead Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 11:55 AM To:

Re: [JAWS-Users] WLM and Contacts List

2017-10-17 Thread jyandt.martin
Thanks Gerald. It worked. -Original Message- From: Gerald Levy Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 9:27 AM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] WLM and Contacts List To delete an unwanted contact in WLM, press Control-numrow 3 to access your contacts list and

[JAWS-Users] using the windows 10 audible application with jaws 18

2017-10-17 Thread james f hooper
Has anyone used this app successfully? When I try it just says button. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Justin Williams
Yes, you'd need headphones which split with jaws in one ear, and the customer in the other. You'd also need the phone software. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Laura Richardson Sent: Tuesday, October 17, 2017 10:43 AM

[JAWS-Users] Taking calls through the computer

2017-10-17 Thread Laura Richardson
Hello, Does Jaws have the capability to take phone calls through the computer? If so, is this easily done and would I need a specific headset or other equipment to do this? .. I'm using Jaws 18 and Windows 10. Thank you in advance for any help. Laura For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] WLM and Contacts List

2017-10-17 Thread Gerald Levy
To delete an unwanted contact in WLM, press Control-numrow 3 to access your contacts list and highlight the contact you want to delete. Then launch the context menu and select delete contact. Gerald -Original Message- From: jyandt.mar...@comcast.net Sent: Tuesday, October 17,

Re: [JAWS-Users] question about large external hard drives

2017-10-17 Thread David Ferrin
Most certainly a dongle is the way to go if you can handle it. On a lap top I suggest you avoid using those things as they might break off, but on a tower it is the only way to fly. -Original Message- From: JM Casey Sent: Monday, October 16, 2017 5:33 PM To:

[JAWS-Users] WLM and Contacts List

2017-10-17 Thread jyandt.martin
Morning all. I know how to get to the screen for creating a new contact in Windows Live Mail. Can anyone tell me how to get to my list to delete unused contacts? I am using JAWS 17 and Windows 10 on a Dell laptop. Thanks in advance. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this

[JAWS-Users] chrome clickables with jaws

2017-10-17 Thread t
I attempted to complete an application using chrome, and after each question, jaws says clickable, but when I hit either space bar or enter, the answer menu has only opened once. am I doing something wrong? jaws 17 For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: