Re: Migration Assistant from windowsXP to Mac

2012-08-05 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I don't know how big your iTunes library is, but you can simply copy the entire iTunes folder in to the music folder on the mac and iTunes will work with it. Just realize that if you do this, you will be replacing any iTunes library that was already on the Mac. Robert Carter On Aug 5

Re: Dropbox install process not working

2012-08-11 Thread Robert Carter
folder and open with command+o. When I did this, I was prompted for my Username and password and all installed perfectly. Robert Carter On Aug 10, 2012, at 5:14 PM, Eric Caron eric_ca...@mac-access.net wrote: Hi Gordon, Thanks very much for your help with this Dropbox mystery. I

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-08-11 Thread Robert Carter
trends and evolving paradigms in access technology as we see them emerging today. As always, the podcast is available in iTunes, on iBlink radio and at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac

New Tech Doctor podcast entitled: Talking TidBITS and Take Control Books with Tonya Engst

2012-08-18 Thread Robert Carter
In this podcast, Robert speaks with Tonya Engst, Co-founder of TidBITS and editor-in-chief of the Take Control Books series. These books are an excellent resource for anyone wanting to learn more about the Mac, OS X and other Apple products. The books are published in three electronic formats

Re: A Dilemma

2012-08-29 Thread Robert Carter
and make your choice based on what is most important to you. Robert Carter On Aug 29, 2012, at 2:56 PM, Desi Noller desiandca...@q.com wrote: Hi All, I find myself with something of a dilemma before me and I thought I'd pose it here because though I understand the decision is ultimately mine

New Tech Doctor Podcast entitled Teaching the Mac in France

2012-09-05 Thread Robert Carter
on iTunes, iBlink radio and at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own

Re: Question about installing programs on a mac?

2012-09-13 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Debbie, What are you trying to install? What type of files are you copying to the applications folder? Maybe with a bit more information, I can help you figure out what is going on. Robert Carter On Sep 13, 2012, at 6:09 AM, Debbie April Yuille debbieyui...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi All

Re: Audio Editors

2012-09-22 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Just to add to this thread, I use an audio editor called Sound Studio to edit my Tech Doctor podcast. It is available in the Mac app store and works very well with VoiceOver. Robert Carter On Sep 22, 2012, at 5:47 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith ly...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello

Re: Audio Editors

2012-09-22 Thread Robert Carter
more accessible, intuitive and responsive. Lynne On 22 Sep 2012, at 12:31, Robert Carter nc5rn...@gmail.com wrote: • Just to add to this thread, I use an audio editor called Sound Studio to edit my Tech Doctor podcast. It is available in the Mac app store and works very well

Re: Audio Editors

2012-09-23 Thread Robert Carter
and the number 2 will scrub forward through the file. You need to be running the latest version of Sound Studio. Now I have a question for you, where do you get wave pad? Thanks, Robert Carter On Sep 23, 2012, at 5:58 AM, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith ly...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello Robert You say

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-11-24 Thread ROBERT CARTER
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New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-11-24 Thread ROBERT CARTER
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New Tech Doctor podcast entitled Accessible Books

2012-12-11 Thread ROBERT CARTER
In this 25 minute podcast, the Tech Doctor discusses the hardware, software and services that he uses to read electronic books. The podcast is available on iTunes, via iBlink Radio or directly from the website. http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net

Re: look tell money reader.

2013-01-12 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, The money reader is excellent on the Mac. It is extremely easy to use. Simply start the program and hold the bill in front of the camera. It couldn't be easier. Robert Carter On Jan 11, 2013, at 5:52 PM, rhonda cruz rhondaprinc...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all. I have a questionabout

Re: Problems eptying trash

2013-01-23 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Chris, If you really want to empty the trash, and don't care about any of the files, from the finder, press command+option+shift+delete. This should go ahead and completely empty the trash without any prompting. Robert Carter On Jan 22, 2013, at 6:04 AM, chris h (sky) challswor...@sky.com

Re: Further Ibook Problem

2013-02-08 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Try quitting iTunes restarting it and syncing again. Robert Carter On Feb 8, 2013, at 2:11 PM, David Griffith d.griff...@btinternet.com wrote: I have three non-DRm Epub books which I am trying to read with Ibooks on my IPod. 1. Ibooks is showing a book that I purchased absolutely

Re: Keyboard Settings Not Saving

2013-02-22 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Is there any chance that you are using your Mac Mini without a monitor plugged in? I think I have heard of this problem when people try to use the Mac Mini with no monitor. Robert Carter On Feb 22, 2013, at 1:29 AM, Harmony Neil harmony.n...@gmail.com wrote: I'm running Mountain Lion

Re: Keyboard Settings Not Saving

2013-02-22 Thread ROBERT CARTER
It will save properly once you have a monitor connected. It is a known issue with the Mac Mini. Robert Carter On Feb 22, 2013, at 12:47 PM, Harmony Neil harmony.n...@gmail.com wrote: I am, but going to get a different monitor tomorrow hopefully, because this one has the wrong connection

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2013-02-24 Thread ROBERT CARTER
for links to the hardware and the software that we discussed. Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own

New Tech Doctor Podcast Accessibility Out Of The Closet In To The Mainstream

2013-03-19 Thread ROBERT CARTER
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New Tech Doctor podcast What's New in iOS 6

2013-03-30 Thread ROBERT CARTER
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New Tech Doctor Podcast: Orbit Plus APH Equals Accessible Calculator

2013-04-03 Thread ROBERT CARTER
fully accessible. Sina gives us a demonstration of the calculator as well. The podcast is available on iTunes, iBlink Radio, by searching for Tech Doctor in Downcast and at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your

New Tech Doctor Podcast Innovative RSS Reader

2013-04-18 Thread ROBERT CARTER
. This app works wonderfully with VoiceOver. As always, the podcast is available on iTunes, iBlink Radio, in Downcast and at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- 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

Re: Help with mouse

2013-06-16 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Catherine, I am providing you with a link of an audio presentation where Steve Sawczyn shows how to configure the MacBook Pro and VoiceOver so that you can use the keyboard to control or option click the mouse. Steve is showing how to access the Dropbox menu using option click but you could

New Tech Doctor Podcast MBraille Advances Touch Screen Braille

2013-06-30 Thread ROBERT CARTER
and at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own dedicated web archive: http

Re: Lire: How to Delete an open article

2013-08-09 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Just make sure the rotor is set to action swite down with one finger while on the article title and you will have a delete option. Simply double tap and the article will be deleted. Robert Carter On Aug 9, 2013, at 11:41 AM, Rodney Haynie rodney.hay...@gmail.com wrote: Hey all. I am

Re: system default volume at startup

2013-08-18 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Don, The Mac remembers separate volume settings for its internal speakers and for anything that might get plugged in to the headphone jack. Could this be the issue? Robert Carter On Aug 17, 2013, at 10:28 PM, don bishop w6...@donbishop.org wrote: Hi all, I'm using an imac and really

Re: How To Generate Passwords in 1 Password 4 for Mac and 1 Password for IOS

2013-11-25 Thread ROBERT CARTER
generator. It will automatically generate a password. You can either choose fill or copy and have the password filled in on the site or have it copied to the clipboard. Robert Carter On Nov 25, 2013, at 3:26 AM, matthew stubbs manga.m...@btinternet.com wrote: in ios go to catagrys table

iOS5 and Braille A New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-02 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Everybody, I just wanted to let you know that there is a new Tech Doctor podcast just published. In this issue, Robert Carter and Deb Lewis carefully examine the major aspects of working with a braille display with an Apple device running iOS version 5. Check it out at http://www.dr

Re: iOS5 and Braille A New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-02 Thread Robert Carter
Hi David, When I click either link in safari, they both work as expected for me. How are you attempting to activate them? Anybody else having trouble with the links? Robert Carter On Dec 2, 2011, at 4:30 PM, David McLean wrote: Your link to common Braille commands doesn't work by the way

Re: iOS5 and Braille A New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-02 Thread Robert Carter
Hi David, I see now. The links that I put in my show notes work but apparently one of the articles that is linked to on the apple vis page is not working. Thanks, Robert Carter On Dec 2, 2011, at 8:32 PM, David McLean wrote: I just clicked the link that says common braille commands. I am

Re: iOS5 and Braille A New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-03 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Justin, Pressing the two middle thumb keys will issue the home command on the apex. Robert Carter On Dec 2, 2011, at 8:36 PM, Justin Ekis wrote: Hello, I enjoyed this podcast, and decided to try a second time to use my iPhone with my BrailleNote Apex as a display. I was quickly

iTunes home sharing and copying songs

2011-12-03 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, When using iTunes home sharing, how does one use VoiceOver to copy a song in to a library that is being shared? I can see the desired library but the copy and paste commands don't seem to be actually placing the song in that library. Thanks, Robert Carter --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot

Re: iOS5 and Braille A New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-03 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Justin, Another thing that you can try is using the passthrough key followed by the chord-h. The passthrough key is dots 4-5-6-Enter. Robert Carter On Dec 3, 2011, at 1:52 PM, Justin Ekis wrote: Hi Robert, Thanks for the tip, but that is not working for me here. I recently updated

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2011-12-20 Thread Robert Carter
-carter.com The Tech Doctor podcast is available in iTunes as well. Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-02-05 Thread Robert Carter
Hi All, I just posted a new Tech Doctor podcast featuring Allison Sheridan host of the NOSILLA Cast over at http://www.podfeet.com Allison is a wonderful advocate for people who are blind and you will find this podcast most interesting and informative. Enjoy, Robert --- Mac Access At Mac

Re: BrailleSense Plus with IOS5.1?

2012-03-17 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Dennis, Apple has been made aware of this problem. I encourage you to add your voice by writing and email to accessibil...@apple.com Robert Carter On Mar 16, 2012, at 11:38 AM, Dennis Freedman wrote: Hello Is anyone using a BrailleSense Plus with IOS5.1? Since I upgraded to IOS5.1 I

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-03-17 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, In the just published Tech Doctor podcast, I Talk Tech with Amy Ruell. We discuss the VIBUG computer users group, explore mainstream versus specialized technology and talk about what it is like to be an access technology trainer. Check it out at http://www.dr-carter.com Robert --- Mac

All About CSUN 2012: a new tech doctor podcast

2012-03-24 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, In this just published tech doctor podcast, Robert Carter and Jessica Rathwell explore Jessica's experiences at the recently concluded CSUN 2012 conference. In addition to discussing presentations and products, Robert and Jessi explore the personal aspects of attending such events

Re: TC-Conferencing software.

2012-03-30 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Getting the TC conference mac software installed will probably require some sighted assistance. When the program first installs, a java dialog comes up that is not accessible to VoiceOver. Once the button to install has been clicked, the installation will proceed. Assuming that the

Re: sound studio?

2012-04-06 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Maria, I have a Sound Studio demonstration on my Tech Doctor website. It is called Screenless Editing with Sound Studio. http://www.dr-carter.com Robert On Apr 5, 2012, at 11:30 PM, Maria Chapman wrote: Hi. are there any tutorials out there for using sound studio? wondering how to

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-04-29 Thread Robert Carter
. Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own dedicated web archive: http://mail.tft-bbs.co.uk/pipermail/mac

The Perfect iPhone Companion New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-05-04 Thread Robert Carter
In this podcast, Robert talks with Anna Dresner the author of Getting Started with the iPhone and iOS 5 for Blind Users. Robert considers this book a must have for anyone interested in understanding how to get the most out of the iPhone as a VoiceOver user. Anna talks about the writing process

Re: Using Zello With iPod Touch 4th Generation

2012-05-12 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Desi, Contact me privately and I will help you get going with Zello. Robert Carter On May 11, 2012, at 9:58 PM, Desi Noller wrote: I have been hearing such glowing revues about the Zello app, that I decided to get it from the app store on my iPod Touch 4th generation. Now that I have

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-06-23 Thread Robert Carter
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New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-07-01 Thread Robert Carter
://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own dedicated web archive: http://mail.tft

New Tech Doctor podcast: In Puerto Rico With The Caribbean Blind Man

2012-07-12 Thread Robert Carter
might stick with you for a while. http://www.dr-carter.com Robert Carter --- 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 at either the list's own

Two New Tech Doctor Podcasts

2012-07-22 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Last week, I published a podcast all about working with the Braille Sense U2 from Hims Corporation. This week, I published a fascinating interview with freelance writer, editor and poet Deborah Kendrick. Both podcasts are available at http://www.dr-carter.com Enjoy, Robert Carter

Re: bluez and pause control

2014-05-10 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, If you are using any bluetooth headset to listen to Audible, pause only works if you are playing the Audible book at normal speed. If you speed up the book, this breaks the pause function. When I reported this to Audible, they did some testing and said that it was Apple’s problem. Robert

Staying on the List

2014-06-30 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I want to stay on the list. nc5rn...@gmail.com Robert --- 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 at either the list's own dedicated web

Re: [Mac-access]: Magee problem restoring my apple key bored to my iMac please help.'

2014-11-06 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I find that the Apple wireless keyboard tends to remember the two most recent devices. If you turn off bluetooth on your phone, when you reboot the computer, the keyboard will connect as long as the pairing is still in place. Good Luck Robert Carter On Nov 6, 2014, at 10:59 AM, matthew

Re: [Mac-access]: Answering a call when playing a book

2014-11-07 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, When the phone rings, you should be able to answer with a two finger double-tap. It shouldn’t matter what is showing on the screen. Robert Carter On Nov 7, 2014, at 7:41 PM, Juanita Martin jordmar...@suddenlink.net wrote: I am not able to answer a call if I'm using Voice dream

Re: [Mac-access]: Answering A Face Time Call on My Mac

2014-11-21 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, You can just press return to answer the call on the Mac. Robert Carter On Nov 21, 2014, at 12:17 PM, Eleanor Martha Burke eleanormarthabu...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I was sitting at my Mac and though my phone was in my pocket, a Face Time call came in and showed up immediately on my