Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Gordon and all activation is not required at installation time at leat with Windows 7 where you can leave the product key blank and use it for about 30 days before requiring to enter a product key and thus activate the installation. That to me is the difference unless I am missing the

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-04 Thread chris hallsworth
, at 19:37, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: You know guys, and this is no disrespect to Apple, but I don't like how they want you to install their software now. I read from their support web pages that an internet connection is required to install Lion or later. Well I have

Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all is there a way of assigning a sound when shutting down a mac computer and if so how? Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access

Re: can not burn ml

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Gordon and all for education's sake whereabouts in the menus is Disk Utility? Thanks! - Original Message - From: Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:06 AM Subject: Re: can not burn ml Hi

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
-access.net Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 1:59 PM Subject: Re: Shut down sound Yeah that'd be nice. That was one of the things that I noticed that was different from windows. But sadly, I don't think there is. On 8/3/12, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all is there a way

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
myself going back into Mac OS by mistake. It would be great if there was a second system sound when you get to option boot menu. David Griffith the -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent

Re: DVDRemaster 8 currently on sale at the Mac App Store for a limitedtime

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Ester and all this sounds good and sounds a good alternative for programs like Dvd Audio Extractor found on the other OS. Thanks for sharing the info with us. Much appreciated. - Original Message - From: Esther mori...@mac-access.net To: Mac OSX

Re: New iMac user with wi-fi/bluetooth problems

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all so is this a problem with the Macbook line of products as well? Thanks! - Original Message - From: Phil Halton philh...@comcast.net To: Mac-Access Mac-Access@Mac-Access.net Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:01 PM Subject: New iMac user with wi-fi/bluetooth problems Hello,

Re: Shut down

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
, unless something is open and blocks it and at some point v o will start speaking. But cursoring around with nothing from v o will give you a quick clue that it's shutting down. On Aug 3, 2012, at 10:21 AM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Well, if that is the case, how

Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
You know guys, and this is no disrespect to Apple, but I don't like how they want you to install their software now. I read from their support web pages that an internet connection is required to install Lion or later. Well I have a point. What if you do not have either an ethernet or wireless

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow! so does this keystroke perform some kind of an instant shut down then? - Original Message - From: Thomas McMahan de.kf...@gmail.com To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 5:49 PM Subject: Re: Shut down sound Also we should factor in

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
. Gordon On 3 Aug 2012, at 16:21, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Well, if that is the case, how on earth do we know if the Mac is shutting down? Does VoiceOver stay until it is about to be turned off? Kind of like how iOS devices do it? Thanks! - Original Message - From

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
. My internet right now is so spotty I don't want to spend 2 days downloading 4 gigs. lol! So I'll just make the flash drive and stick it in when I need to do a clean instal and it will take about 3 hours including the transferring of data from a back up drive. On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:37 AM, chris

Ejecting a CD/DVD/other removable storage?

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
. Take care. On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:42 AM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Gordon and all yes this is very useful indeed and thanks. That's amazing there are keystrokes to shut down and restart the system. So where is the eject key then please on a Macbook? Thanks

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
they presume everybody has a fast internet or can get to an Apple store which I know of a person who does that for his o s upgrades because his internet seems to drop it partly through the download. On Aug 3, 2012, at 1:37 PM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: You know guys

Re: Using an iPad 2 - really new to this

2012-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
There should be a link that says for VoiceOver users click here. Double tap on this and the fully accessible version of this guide should load. - Original Message - From: Mary Stores msto...@indiana.edu To: mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 6:56 PM Subject: Using

Re: Keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
but you can set the fn keys to perform the function commands like in windows in keyboard settings. If you need help with this just ask, :) On 8/1/12, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Yes the learning curve will be a challenge but a load of fun. :) now on a Macbook, when set up new

iCloud

2012-07-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Is there a way of deleting everything but the current iCloud backup? If so how? Using an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1.1. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all

Viber alternative

2012-07-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I am currently using Viber for free calls and text messages. While the app is very good, their customer support seems to be a lot to be desired. The same is true for accessibility. I reported the VoiceOver issues to them yesterday, and guess what? They completely ignored my VoiceOver

Re: macbook

2012-07-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Isn't a Macbook Apple's version of a full sized laptop? On 03/07/2012 15:39, Patricia Taylor wrote: sorry but I do not quite understand what is macbook ? ,can you help --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net

Re: test post

2012-06-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Received. On 30/06/2012 15:21, Krystal Watson wrote: Testing to see if this post goes through to the list --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the

Re: important about formal address

2012-06-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Please try to get a refund by reporting the problem and mentioning the app isn't accessible with VoiceOver. This apparently is a good excuse to get your refund. On 28/06/2012 23:23, krystal watson wrote: hi every one please note this app does not support voice over i just brought it and

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Lynn I plan to get either an iPad 2 or iPad 3 in the near future preferably the iPad 3. On 18/06/2012 12:09, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello everybody Is there anybody on list who previously owned an iPad 1 and has now upgraded to an iPad 2 or iPad 3? I'm asking because we're

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Thought so thanks for suggestion. On 18/06/2012 13:13, william lomas wrote: i'd get a 3 chriss really makes more sense On 18 Jun 2012, at 13:12, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello Lynn I plan to get either an iPad 2 or iPad 3 in the near future preferably the iPad 3. On 18/06/2012 12:09, Mrs

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Sounds good I like anything fast so thanks once again. On 18/06/2012 17:03, william lomas wrote: all that is new really Chris is a slightly faster processor and dictation i think that's it, really so go for it if happy with ipad 2. On 18 Jun 2012, at 16:59, chris hallsworth wrote: Well I

Awareness

2012-06-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I want to share with you an app that turns your iPhone into a virtual hearing aid, Awareness. It uses your headphones and microphone to amplify your surroundings while being able to listen to your iPhone. If you use a headset mike the app uses the mike on that; otherwise it uses

Why VoiceOver is cool for the sighted

2012-06-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article on why VoiceOver is cool for the sighted. http://decadentwaste.net/2011/03/navigate-using-a-bluetooth-keyboard-on-your-ios-device/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net

Hidden gems in built in iOS apps

2012-06-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article with some hidden gems in the built in iOS apps. http://www.macworld.com/article/1167017/discover_hidden_features_in_ioss_built_in_apps.html#lsrc.rss_howto --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo

2012-05-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to a blog post about an accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Alva BC6 series and iOS

2012-05-28 Thread chris hallsworth
How well does this combination work for you using iOS 5.1.1? Any drop outs in connections at all? Any tips and tricks to be aware of? Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all

New Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind

2012-05-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article about a new Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Airfoil is useful in scenarios where you either do not have Airplay compatible devices or you simply want to listen to your audio from your iOS device to your PC or mac for example. On 25/05/2012 01:52, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Geoff Yes, please don't misunderstand me. I'm sure there are

Voicebook VO

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
This app released just now is designed for VoiceOver users in mind. Link is here. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-book-vo/id523008719?mt=8ls=1 --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
I understand by playing with Airfoil and its Speaker application that both devices need to be connected to the same wifi network before they can be seen by music and other audio applications. So say in the music app you select one or more tracks, double tap the airplay button, then double tap

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes you can providing the speakers are Airplay compatible. Or you could install Airfoil Speakers at the very minimum on your PC or mac and transmit audio wirelessly that way. On 24/05/2012 18:44, william lomas wrote: so with airplay can i have a speaker in my kitchen whilst preparing a meal

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Please refer to the documentation that came with your product. On 24/05/2012 17:53, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris OK, I'm hoping that we can do this without AirFoil now, although if need be I do have a license for it. I guess that the first thing I need to do is break my usual number 1

Re: ordering my ipad

2012-05-13 Thread chris hallsworth
My opinion is it's each to their own. I like the idea of a larger screen, better quality sound than even the iPhone 4 and longer battery life, something stupid like 10 hours over wifi. The larger screen may make it easier for me to type, not that I can't manage the iPhone 4 (I can and still do

Re: iPhone apps and security questions?

2012-04-29 Thread chris hallsworth
I did it no problem on my iPhone 4. This was when buying an app last weekend. On 29/04/2012 22:07, Glenn wrote: Hi, I tried to get an app today, called Voxer, and after putting in my password, the app store came back and wanted me to verify my password, and then it stated that it requires that

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes. Some of the podcast I subscribe to are from external sourcdes such as podbean and nasa itself. so I don't

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
but I could be wrong. On Apr 8, 2012, at 10:46 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes. Some of the podcast I subscribe

App to amplify sound around you

2012-03-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have heard of apps that can amplify the sound around you. Please can I ask, what do you all use? Asking as I may need this as a backup due to hearing aid problems. Yes, I am hearing impaired. This is on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---

Vizwiz

2012-03-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Any tips on using Vizwiz would be greatly appreciated please. Asking as I have tried the app for the first time to find out who a letter is from. The first answer I got was, hand touching camera. So tried again and the second anser I got was, not sure, bit blurred, move camera

Re: exchange and ios mail

2012-03-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes. If set to manually it won't either push to your phone nor will it fetch on a schedule. On 26/03/2012 08:21, Sarah Alawami wrote: Ok. I set up a gmail account in ios mail using exchange and it works, except it will not push my mail to me in my notifications. I have the fetch set to

Re: Music won't open

2012-03-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Check if assisted touch is turned on and if so please turn it off. This can have major implications with VoiceOver, such as inability to activate items on the screen. Go to settings, general, accessibility, assisted touch. On 24/03/2012 16:26, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello

Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
How exactly do I set this up? I tried to do it a few days ago when my computer was temporarily out of order due to an error on my part. Anyway it didn't work. I'm obviously missing a step. Please advise. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address

Re: macbook air and macbook pro

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Spot on. The Macbook air is Apple's answer to a netbook. On 16/03/2012 05:18, michael weaver wrote: could anyone tell me what the difference is between the macbook air and the macbook pro? i have the macbook pro but is the air more portable and the mac equivalent of a netbook? --- Mac Access At

National Express

2012-03-15 Thread chris hallsworth
For all UK members, does anyone know of an accessible iOS app to book national express coaches? Please advise. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto

Re: a strange one!

2012-03-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, reset, reset network settings. On 12/03/2012 10:09, Terry Clasper wrote: Hi folks. Hope someone can help with this annoying problem! Since upgrading to ios 5.1 my 4S keeps falling off my wireless network. After around 10 minutes of no use it says etged and the only way

Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit in my iTunes account, and so far I like it a lot. We are at version 6.x now, so don't know what has improved since 4.x or 5.x. But on the whole, the app runs excellent on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4, both running iOS 5.1. No

Re: Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
! but I must agree the app is way too cool! Take care all. Sarah Alawami, owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://wics.cc and thanks for tuning in. On Mar 11, 2012, at 3:28 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit

iOS 5.1 and TypeInBraille

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
For iOS 5.1 users, good news! There is an update out for TypeInBraille. It not only adds support for iOS 5.1; they have also improved the tones to make typing somewhat easier. You will notice that they are now more audible and slightly longer in length. Enjoy! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot

Re: ios 5.

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes there is, it seems to play a lot nicer with VoiceOver. This is from reading. Talking of which, VoiceOver is more responsive even on legassy devices like the iPhone 4, 3GS and iPod Touch 4. Not sure about the iPod Touch 3 though. On 09/03/2012 06:33, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi, what are the

Status report

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how do you get status report to refresh so as to show your new updates? I gave instructions to a friend on Facebook, but it's not working for her. Here is what I told her to do. 1. Double tap and hold on the first status. 2. When you hear the tri tone, swipe down.

Re: Changing iPhone name

2012-02-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, about. On 23/02/2012 10:41, Paul Hopewell wrote: Hello, How can I change the name of my iPhone 3GS? Can I do this without causing lots of disruption? Many thanks. Paul Hopewell --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your

Re: accessible way to listen to internet radio and record the stream?

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I wonder the same. Any equivalents to Tapin Radio out there? This is an excellent internet radio for the other OS, but I don't think a mac version exists. On 17/02/2012 04:04, Maria Chapman wrote: Hi. the subject line says it all. was wondering if there is an accessible app to listen to

Re: wifi sync

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
That's what I do, and it doesn't work. On 16/02/2012 22:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try turning on iTunes as you need to get iTunes running to work. it won't just happen as far as I've found out. Take care. Sarah Alawami: owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at

Re: Getting the latest generation of iPod Touch next week

2012-02-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Correct. I don't like the internal speaker that much compared to the iPhone, which I believe has two, pretty darn good internal speakers. I still however like a bit of extra bass. This is down to my poor hearing, so choose to listen to music through my speaker dock. On 13/02/2012 01:09, Dane

Re: remotely locking an iPhone from your mac?

2012-02-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Enable Find my iPhone on your device by going to settings, iCloud. Then on your mac go to www.icloud.com. On 09/02/2012 18:05, Sarah Alawami wrote: Hello. I heard somewhere that you can remotely lock an iPhone from your mac. I've searched all over google but cannot find a way to do this. I'm

Sound dock recommendations

2012-02-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. First of all, I must stress I live in the UK. So UK availability would be of importance. Now onto the question. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a sound dock for an iPhone 3GS? It must also charge the phone as well. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. --- Mac

Re: How to tell if iPhone is locked to a specific network

2012-02-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Interesting this one, the only way I know of is to remember where you got the iPhone from. If it's from a carrier chances are it will be locked. If it's from Apple or some other reseller then chances are unlocked but depending on retailer it could be locked as well. On 01/02/2012 11:30, Paul

Re: Usable mainstream GPS on the iPhone?

2012-01-30 Thread chris hallsworth
The maps app is built into all iOS devices as far as I know. On 30/01/2012 13:49, Michael Busboom wrote: I forgot to ask one other question, Justin: Is there an accessible app for the iPhone or iPad that would allow one to use Google Maps? Thanks again, Mike On 30,Jan,2012, at 12:36 PM,

Re: Quick time 7 and VO

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Can't help you with this one but I am curious. Does the majority of you use QuickTime or iTunes to play your media? Asking as part of my mac research. Thanks! On 23/01/2012 06:52, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: I am having some difficulty with Quick Time 7 and VO. Is anyone here using QT-7?

Re: lost sound, no speech. help ASAP

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Right, so what does either Option-F12 or FN-Option-F12 do? On 23/01/2012 02:04, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try hitting fn plus option f12 and if that does not work option 12. Then vo right I think 5 times and up arrow. to the default thing. I might be wrong on the number of vo right arrows though.

Startup question

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how would I go about making an application start automatically on the mac? Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the

Re: Reading .rtf files on the Mac

2012-01-22 Thread chris hallsworth
I heard Text Edit reads them fine, but what about Beans? Asking as this was a recommended free Word Processor alongside Text Edit. Please advise. Thanks! On 22/01/2012 16:48, Roger Firman wrote: Hello, What do people recommend for reading .rtf files please? Regards, Roger. --- Mac Access

Re: Braille Refreshable Display

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
You will have to use VO to drive the display but otherwise I can't see why not. On 21/01/2012 18:19, Christo Thiardt wrote: Hello is it possible to use one's Braille Display to read through a document from top to bottom without using VO or normal cursor keys? If so, can someone advise?

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
When you reinstalled Lion, did you first use Disk Utility to erase the Mac OS HD partition? On 21/01/2012 17:24, Eric Caron wrote: Dear Listers, In a few hours I'll head to a Apple store because this problem seems beyond me. When I empty the trash my computer becomes locked up.

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
of the weekend and best regards, Mike On 20,Jan,2012, at 9:38 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
to delete my hard drive then install because of the loiscences and such I have for programs like VM fusion and Amadeus Pro. Also, I struggled to get VM fusion working with JAWS and really don't want to go through that again if I can avoid it! eRic Caron On Jan 21, 2012, at 2:42 PM, chris hallsworth

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Skype for iOS or Skype for Mac OSX? On 20/01/2012 02:35, Mike Welty wrote: Hey all, Just made a discovery earlier today in regards to seeing a contact's online status in Skype. If the person has a mood message, voiceover won't read if they have online status or what ever they are but if they

Re: files

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Aw wow so there are keystrokes to move to trash and to empty it unlike the other OS. On 19/01/2012 21:46, Sarah Alawami wrote: Just hit cmd backspace to move to trash. To empty cmd shift back space. Now I can't remember as my hands just do the keystrokes. lol! Take care. On Jan 19, 2012,

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like please text before calling. On 20/01/2012 18:06, Mike Welty wrote: This is for mac OSX On 1/20/2012 11:59, chris hallsworth wrote: Skype for iOS or Skype for Mac OSX? On 20/01

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like please text before calling. On 20/01/2012

Connect to wifi on mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. As you know, I am researching the possibility of getting a mac in the future. This may not happen until a few months or more, but still, I want to ask a question. How would I go about connecting to wifi networks? I was able to connect to my Sky wifi with no problems on both the

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
of these graphics based documents but I tend to duck back into Fusion and Kurzweil for these. David Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 15 January 2012 00:29 To: Mac OSX iOS

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
voices which frustrates me because I really want to use an I device but can't because of this voice problem. Daniel On 15 Jan 2012, at 17:15, chris hallsworth wrote: Interesting Daniel, I am hearing impaired as well and it appears I can understand Alex very well. Of course speech synthesis is very

Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs since 1997, and it's time I now fancy a change of scenary. So in the future I am considering switching to a mac. It should allow me to do the following: 1. Browse websites such as Facebook. 2. Manage my e-mail. 3. Listen to and

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks Bryan. I plan to use m.facebook.com and I have heard that it is displayed differently, possibly even inaccessible, on a mac. Is this really true? I'm sure I could work it out, but anyway, please advise. Thanks! On 14/01/2012 18:24, Bryan Jones wrote: Hi Chris, To expand a bit on

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
with text edit as it is already there. You can accomplish all you need there. In fact I only use the other os for klango and firefox as tha'ts not accessibil in osx yet. Take care. On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:15 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:15 PM To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs since 1997, and it's time I now fancy a change of scenary. So in the future I am considering

Re: Switching to a Mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
optical drive keep in mind it does need USB which limits the ports you do have available at any given time. you may only need it for a short time but that's one port used up -- From: chris hallsworth chris.hallswo...@techno-chat.net Sent: Saturday, January

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 14 January 2012 17:15 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs

Deleting multiple photos

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Here is how you delete multiple photos on the iPhone. 1. Open the photos app. 2. Double tap the camera role button. 3. Double tap the actions button. 4. Select one or more photos by double tapping on them. 5. Double tap delete. 6. Double tap delete photo. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---

Re: Copy and Paste on the iPhone

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes. In a text field rotor to edit, flick down to select or select all, double tap. A menu should appear with options like cut copy or paste if there is text on the clipboard already. If not just cut and copy. Alternatively you can flick down until you hear cut or copy then double tap to

Re: Copy and Paste on the iPhone

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Don't think I could either, it sounds too complex for my involuntary hand movements. On 10/01/2012 20:00, Sarah Alawami wrote: Yeah I cannot do that jesture because of my wrist problems. I wish apple would have made it so you can flick to select via the edit option then once you double tap

Re: Connecting a pc to Iphone for the internet

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
That's weird, it should just work. On 10/01/2012 22:01, Terry Cooper wrote: Hi all On behalf of a friend of mine. He is trying to connect to the internet on his pc by using the broadband capabilities of his iphone. He has turned on personal hotspot on the iphone, turned on wireless also on

Re: Twitter App

2012-01-09 Thread chris hallsworth
I use the official app. On 09/01/2012 17:17, Kristeen Hughes wrote: What are people using for Twitter? Kristeen Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an

Re: zombies run! iphone game

2012-01-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Same here sounds cool from the video. On 08/01/2012 17:52, Orin wrote: I'm gonna try it anyway regardless. Orin orin8...@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/orinks Skype: orin1112 On Jan 8, 2012, at 11:47 AM, william lomas wrote: why doesn't voiceover work, what support does it need?

Passcode lock

2012-01-07 Thread chris hallsworth
I thought I would check out this feature on my iPhone. I love how you can erase all the data on the phone after 10 failed attempts, as well as how long it takes before the passcode is required. I also like the keypad style when you enter the passcode. Go to settings, general, passcode lock and

Vokul

2012-01-06 Thread chris hallsworth
I wonder if anyone has tried this Siri alternative yet. Here is the link on the Applevis website. http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/music/vokul --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an

Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app. http://tidbits.com/article/12700?rssutm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+tidbits_main+%28TidBITS%3A+Mac+News+for+the+Rest+of+Us%29 --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
, January 04, 2012 11:26 PM Subject: Re: My Phone Desktop I just looked at the site. what they don't say is the iPhone app cost 4.99 whilst the mac app looks to be free. Just thought I' let everyone know. On Jan 2, 2012, at 12:32 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: www.myphonedesktop.com. On 02/01

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol I am not sure either and yes you do have to input the number manually. On 05/01/2012 18:56, Sarah Alawami wrote: Hmm interesting. actually g you have to put in the number manually as the web does not have access to your contacts Not sure if the desktop clients do as I can't use it lol!

Re: Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
It is a light up magnifying glass effectively. On 05/01/2012 17:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: Agreed. what is it. I don't havd the time to click on the link. Take care. On Jan 5, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Mary Otten wrote: A one liner about what this does would be nice, rather than expecting us all to

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
On Jan 5, 2012, at 11:52, chris hallsworth wrote: Thanks, they don't but I checked the iTunes app store and that's where I found and thus paid for it. It was £2.99 here in the UK. On 05/01/2012 05:26, Sarah Alawami wrote: I just looked at the site. what they don't say is the iPhone app cost 4.99

Has alert, what does this mean?

2012-01-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1, what the heck does the words, has alert mean? Asking as I had it in the messages app. It has now disappeared. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Re: voiceover on IPhone 3gs 8 gig

2012-01-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Are you all not getting this confused with the iPod 3G 8 GB? I ran into the same confusion myself. On 04/01/2012 00:30, Mike Welty wrote: Hey all, I remember once hearing that IPhone 3gs 8 gig didn't support voiceover, well I can say that's not true at all. My gf just got her's today running

Apps to enter text to iOS device using PC keyboard

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Is there a free or paid app that would allow one to enter text to an iOS device from a PC keyboard? --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-Access forum

My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal iOS app to basically control your iOS device from your desktop or web browser. You can: 1. Make calls and send SMS messages. 2. Transfer text by copying it to the iOS device's clipboard to be pasted later. 3. Easily open long URLs in Safari

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
, Thomas McMahan wrote: Am going to check this one out. Hate having to type a long text on i-phone. Am bad enough using a regular keyboard let alone a small part of an i-phone to type on. On Jan 2, 2012, at 10:42 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal

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