Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws on a Tablet

I use a lenovo thinkpad2 tablet with my current jaws 2018. Maybe others will differ but I do not find windows10 on a tablet with jaws so pleasing than I was hoping when I purchased the Lenovo. In many instances I still need to use a USB keyboard, especially when the tablet hangs. My personal

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts With Firefox

Hi Mike, It appears that the only way to accomplish this is with drag and drop, at least in this version of Firefox. I found nothing in the program or a web search to show any provision for saving a website shortcut to the Desktop. You will have to use the method I described to you earlier. HTH,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws on a Tablet

Hi, Recent developments made this a bit complicated: 1. JAWS will not run on Windows 10 S, or these days, called Windows 10 in S Mode. 2. Not all tablets are powered by Windows nor x86 processors. 3. There are devices that runs Windows 10 but are powered by ARM processors, and for this, JAWS may

[JAWS-Users] Can anyone recommend a budget laptop that will work with jaws?

I'm looking for a budget laptop that I can use with jaws. Does anyone have any recommendations for one? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts With Firefox

Hi Cristóbal, It appears that the only way to create a website shortcut for Firefox is to create a new shortcut on the desktop, and paste the URL for that site into the shortcut. Keep in mind this shortcut will only work if Firefox is your default browser. HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws on a Tablet

I noticed that some of the windows tablets I looked at are running windows 10s. I don't think you can run jaws on them? -Original Message- From: ratshtron Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2018 1:26 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws on a Tablet not sure if

Re: [JAWS-Users] Unzipping dot rar files

7z will work on windows 10 systems as well. great little program. Legend has it that on Tuesday 5/15/2018 08:32 PM, Michele Thredgold said: What about for windows 10? What program would be useful for that platform? Sent from my iPhone > On 8 May 2018,

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts With Firefox

Hi All, Okay, a long way of doing it, but here are steps for creating desktop URL shortcuts. Note: If the shortcuts are made with Firefox, the shortcut will only work if Firefox is your default browser. I'll post steps for shortcuts that can be assigned to open with a particular browser at

[JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

I'm frustrated enough with all browsers that I'm willing to see if Chrome might work best as the default. I thought I'd clicked on the "default" option in the menus, but it didn't take. Can someone give exact instructions? Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Firefox 60

I'd be curious which of these extensions helped you. A number claim to help Internet navigation, but I don't find an explanation of how they work. Most are directed at Web developers, while the user ones are dominated by extensions for partially sighted people. For anyone interested in the

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

If you're in Windows 10, Windows key plus I, go to Apps and the default Apps. Press enter or spacebar on that to select it then tab down the the web browser option and pick Firefox. If not Windows 10, then I don't remember anymore. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts That Will Open With A Specific Browser, How To

I plan on posting it to the tips and tricks page very soon as our Mr. Justice does good work. -Original Message- From: Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 3:27 PM To: Jaws-Users List Subject: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts That Will Open With A Specific Browser, How To Hi All,

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

Thanks, Mike. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:06 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser Hi Adrian, Here's where the

Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

I have one but it may bea a bit pricy as its a gaming laptop its MSI. they make high end gaming laptops and the prices start at $1300 and go all the way up to $3000. I don't know if you want to take a look at the lenova thinkpad line up . do not look ath the consumer lineup as I had a friend

[JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

List, have a Toshiba 5500 series laptop moving toward end of its life. Anyone purchased a current Toshiba or Dell laptop that works well with Jaws and is not a touch screen computer? How about any other newer purchased laptops? Thank you for any thoughts. John For answers to frequently asked

Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

The Dell XPS 13 is a great laptop. On 17/05/2018 9:17 AM, John R. Vaughn wrote: List, have a Toshiba 5500 series laptop moving toward end of its life. Anyone purchased a current Toshiba or Dell laptop that works well with Jaws and is not a touch screen computer? How about any other newer

Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

How is the keyboard? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sadam Ahmed Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

The keyboard is great. On 17/05/2018 10:05 AM, Greg Washington wrote: How is the keyboard? -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Sadam Ahmed Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 6:56 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com

Re: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook

I have a Dell inspiron and it is wonderful Check out their line of lap tops -Original Message- From: John R. Vaughn Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 7:17 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: [JAWS-Users] recommendations on replacement Toshiba or dell notebook List, have a

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

I have windows 7, but you gave me the clue I needed. Note, to avoid confusing anyone following this thread, that I wanted to make Chrome my default. -Original Message- From: JAWS-Users-List On Behalf Of Cristóbal Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

Hi Adrian, Here's where the default browser option is located to activate. 1. Open Chrome, press, Alt + F, to open the list of menues, then press the letter, S, to open, Settings, or navigate down to, Settings, and press enter. 2. With Settings open, navigate by heading using the letter, H, to

[JAWS-Users] Browser Shortcuts

When creating a browser specific shortcut the edit field should look similar to this: "C:\Program Files (x86)\Google\Chrome\Application\chrome.exe" http://walmart.com This particular shortcut will only work in Chrome. HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way!" "and if tomorrow

[JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts That Will Open With A Specific Browser, How To

Hi All, The following was told to me by Rick Justice, and I just do a sorry job of typing it up! This is done with Jaws 16 thru J2018 latest and Windows 7. Note: If you have the file path of the browser already pasted into a text file, and also the website's URL you're creating the shortcut

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

Thanks, Andy. I finally remembered an alternative, which is to go into Windows search, type defaults, then tab through until I get a programs list, from which I can set my default. But your approach would be more elegant the next time this comes up. -Original Message- From:

Re: [JAWS-Users] Desktop Shortcuts With Firefox

HTH, Rick Justice "Tomorrow's another day, another way!" "and if tomorrow never comes, problem solved!" Check your Dropbox folder. - Original Message - From: "Mike B." To: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 2:02 PM Subject: Re:

Re: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser

After launching Chrome, I believe the command is ALT-SHIFT-A. Andy - Original Message - From: "Adrian Spratt" To: Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 11:10 AM Subject: [JAWS-Users] How to make Chrome my default browser I'm

Re: [JAWS-Users] Jaws2018,Win 10-1803 and WLM

Yes. I notice the same. I open the email and gets stuck. I have to close email and even them comes and goes. It is becoming a problem. -Original Message- From: Marie Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2018 9:56 PM To: Jaws User Group Subject: [JAWS-Users] Jaws2018,Win 10-1803 and WLM Since

[JAWS-Users] Not Receiving My Posts' To The List

Hi All, I'm asking this for a friend. She's running Windows 10 latest 1803, J18 & J2018 latest, Windows Live Mail 16 with a Gmail address, & running as POP3. How can she configure WLM / Gmail so she can receive her own posts' to our esteemed email establishment? I have old notes and don't

[JAWS-Users] Jaws2018,Win 10-1803 and WLM

Since updating to 1803, sporadically Jaws refuses to read the body of some emails. Generally I can close the email and re-open it and Jaws read it just fine. It also seems that this occurs after having an open Word 2016 doc? Marie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: