Re: safari acting out

2010-07-15 Thread trahern culver
yes i have when using safire vioce over turns its self on and off and is randomly bizzy -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send

audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread trahern culver
hey all i've audassity for the mac is accsesable. how accsesable is it? and are there any online guyds or tutorails for the woodbe blind user? when i checked the guyds section of the maccsesabilty network there nuthing about audassity there. your help with these questions would be most

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi, I'm starting to use audacity for simple things. There are details of the program that irritate me. Like for example I can't get a file slit for CD using label tracks, even though I have a good tutorial on it. One of the steps fails and it's a show stopper. I also had to do a lot of

Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Scott Ballard-Ridley
Hi all I am currently in the process of writing a comprehensive database of Voiceover for the mac. i am looking to make these manuals freely available through a number of outlets. i have already written manuals for the majority of the standard Apple apps that come with the OS but i am also

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Matthew Campbell
I don't know if you've already done this but how about manuals for open office or if you are brave iWork 09 apps. On 2010-07-15, at 8:23 AM, Scott Ballard-Ridley wrote: Hi all I am currently in the process of writing a comprehensive database of Voiceover for the mac. i am looking to make

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Have you done one for Imovie? I can't seem to figure that one out to save my life. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! E-Mail: rforetjr at comcast dot net Skype Name: barefootedray On Jul 15, 2010, at 7:23 AM, Scott Ballard-Ridley wrote: Hi all I am currently in the process of

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread clarence griffin
Aren't there already said manuals? I seam to remember reading loads os stuff before I got my mac and the information is pretty helpful. GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 8:23 AM, Scott Ballard-Ridley wrote: Hi all I am currently in the process of writing a comprehensive database of Voiceover for

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread clarence griffin
woo!!! Spell check!! Command colon is your best friend. GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 7:26 AM, trahern culver wrote: hey all i've audassity for the mac is accsesable. how accsesable is it? and are there any online guyds or tutorails for the woodbe blind user? when i checked the guyds section

RE: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Linda Adams
How about doing one on Skype? -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Ballard-Ridley Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 8:23 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Voiceover training manuals Hi all I am

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
lol @ Clarence Audacity is very accessible (now) check out this podcast on the subject. They also talk about the Blue Snow ball mic, I have one of these and can fully recommend them..

Re: safari acting out

2010-07-15 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi, I'm going to reach the conclusion that my Mac is obviously magical, as I have never seen this problem. Like, ever. Or, maybe it's just because I use Webkit. GO figure. Or, go try it, rather. Regards, Nic Mobile Me: nic2...@me.com GoogleTalk: chojiro1...@gmail.com Facebook Twitter Skype:

Re: shortcut key for opening documents folder

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Blouch
I checked mine and documents was already checked. I would think they would set spotlight to search documents by default. That seems like the primary use case for it. CB Ryan Mann wrote: If you're going to use Spotlight to quickly find documents, make sure the documents category is checked

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
Perhaps we should create a voice over wiki area where we can all contribute and keep them up to date on a variety of apps. On 15 Jul 2010, at 17:33, Eric Caron wrote: Hi Scot, I would find manuals designed for blind users especially helpful with Pages, Or other powerful word processor.

Re: audassityaccsesability and tutorial?

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Moore
What version were you using? it seems 1.3.12 which came out in April is fairly accessible and the shortcut keys are the same as windows except you use command instead of control. On 15 Jul 2010, at 17:41, Eric Caron wrote: Chris and others, I used to use Audacity on the PC and it met

Pulsar 2.1 released

2010-07-15 Thread Randy Stegall
Here are the release notes for Pulsar 2.1. It works very well with voiceover. Randy Pulsar 2.1 Released on 7/15/10 Accessibility - Pulsar now fully supports VoiceOver, for vision-impaired users. Dock menu - Right-click or Control-click on Pulsar's Dock icon to access handy playback controls.

Re: safari acting out

2010-07-15 Thread Michael Thurman
not specifically, but since the updates I have had crashes with several programs, including audio hijack pro, to the point that I had to have sighted assistance to get my mac working again. and everything i do seems less stable and more sluggish... not exactly the mac experience I though this

new Audible App for Iphone

2010-07-15 Thread Kevin Mattingly
It looks to be pretty accessible. nice simple layout. Kev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Pulsar 2.1 released

2010-07-15 Thread clarence griffin
What's this? Looks like a media player? What all does it do? GF GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Randy Stegall wrote: Here are the release notes for Pulsar 2.1. It works very well with voiceover. Randy Pulsar 2.1 Released on 7/15/10 Accessibility - Pulsar now fully supports

Re: Pulsar 2.1 released

2010-07-15 Thread Darcy Burnard
It's an app for listening to satellite radio. You need either an xm or sirius account to use it. Darcy On 2010-07-15, at 3:24 PM, clarence griffin wrote: What's this? Looks like a media player? What all does it do? GF GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Randy Stegall wrote: Here

Re: Pulsar 2.1 released

2010-07-15 Thread Randy Stegall
It can be used to play xm and/or sirius satellite radio viaa the internet. Randy On Jul 15, 2010, at 3:24 PM, clarence griffin wrote: What's this? Looks like a media player? What all does it do? GF GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Randy Stegall wrote: Here are the release notes

Re: transferring stuff between pc and mac

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Blouch
Yup. Macs for years have had built-in crossover sensing so even if your PC doesn't you'll still be fine connecting them directly together. As Onathan noted, the Mac has a priority system for which route to take to reach another machine so if they are both on the wireless network and that is

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Blouch
More than just lost, it can get stuck. Friend of mine did this and had to take his mac to a shop to get the thing out. Why do they still make those mini-CDs when a blank CD is something like 5 cents? CB Chris Moore wrote: Sorry no, Macs contain slot loading drives so a mini CD/DVD would get

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-15 Thread Chris Blouch
I guess we'll find out at their press conference tomorrow at 10AM pacific time. Maybe the lawsuit caught their attention. http://www.engadget.com/2010/07/14/apple-to-hold-press-conference-on-iphone-4-this-friday/

Re: shortcut key for opening documents folder

2010-07-15 Thread Carolyn
Eric: I've tried working with that Vo-lock thing, and found it didn't work with many of the keys. I'm in agreement that while I love what Apple has done, I find myself wishing for a 6-fingered hand a lot of times:) I don't think you can re-assign Vo keys, but I'll enquire of the guys next time

Re: safari acting out

2010-07-15 Thread Carolyn
Eric: Ok excellent. So, where do I reset Safari? I did write to Accessibility, but haven't heard back from them. Anyway, thanks, I'll explore this. Caarolyn - Original Message - From: Eric Caron To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010 10:21 AM

Re: safari acting out

2010-07-15 Thread Carolyn
Hi: Ok got a message from Accessibility. They are recommending webkit based on feedback from other users. However, they do not support the software. HM! Off to Safari preferences I go. Carolyn - Original Message - From: Michael Thurman To:

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread cathyk
Thanks for doing these manuals - what a great service! Will there be a central location where users can find them? I think a VO wiki is a great idea. Also, is there any hope of developing a fix so that VO will someday work with the paid version of MS Word? It's such a key program, so key that

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-15 Thread Carolyn
Now if only someone could get att's attention. I drop more calls than I do pounds on a diet! Ok, so my diet has been afailure lately, but so has att in my book. Carolyn - Original Message - From: Chris Blouch To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, July 15, 2010

Re: Pulsar 2.1 released

2010-07-15 Thread clarence griffin
oh, ok. Thanks. I take it I need to have an account with xm with the internet package? I have an xm subscription, but I am not currently paying the $3.95 for internet. streaming. GF On Jul 15, 2010, at 4:13 PM, Randy Stegall wrote: It can be used to play xm and/or sirius satellite radio

Re: Voiceover training manuals

2010-07-15 Thread Scott Ballard-Ridley
Hey Yes they will all be freely available. I will most probably give them to maccessibility website as it's a fantistic resource. With regards to ms office the new version being released zoo so fingers crossed. Scott Sent from my iPhone On 15/07/2010, at 10:30 PM, cathyk

Freebie version of Digit-Eyes text label reader available

2010-07-15 Thread Nancy M
We've just released a version of the Digit-Eyes label reader that will read the text labels created on the Digit-Eyes website. This software lets people who do not need the functionality of UPC scanning or audio labels to create or read the text labels that are created by the full version of the

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-15 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
The feedback from the software update will be interesting to say the least. People will appear to be getting less signal all the time, regardless of if they are left handed or not. The issue of signal los will still be present, but since everyone will appear to be getting less signal all the time,

Re: making Amadeus Pro fade down to -9DB

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
I tried it actually with some disastrous results. Check it out and let me know what I missed. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1672188/amplifying%20disaster.mp3 On Jul 14, 2010, at 12:31 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote: No, not if you go to effects/amplify. IF you type -9 and check the fade box, it will in

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
No issues here. I have droped no calls since I switched to att. I was even in a hall with a lot of phones and electronics and no dropped calls. S On Jul 15, 2010, at 2:45 PM, Carolyn wrote: Now if only someone could get att's attention. I drop more calls than I do pounds on a diet! Ok, so

Re: can a mac read miny cds?

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
That's what I want to know. I hate them. I had to go to my brothers computer and copy it over using dropbox. it worked but I still wish I had not done that. lol! On Jul 15, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: More than just lost, it can get stuck. Friend of mine did this and had to take

Top ten things

2010-07-15 Thread 504 area
Hello, I am interested in knowing anyones top ten things I should know or do before I open the boxes with the new Mac Book Pro in it and begin the journey into changing from my PC life into a Mac style of computing. I figure reading the manual of voice over is a good place to start - but you are

Re: Top ten things

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
Just do wht I did. use it and use it all the time. Thats how you will learn what th emac can do. Take care. S On Jul 15, 2010, at 4:57 PM, 504 area wrote: Hello, I am interested in knowing anyones top ten things I should know or do before I open the boxes with the new Mac Book Pro in it

Re: Top ten things

2010-07-15 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Actually before I bought one, I downloaded the podcasts that Mike Arrigo did on the use of the mac with voice over. His first couple of podcasts were a great place to start. Then once I got the Mac, I joined this list and its been smooth sailing ever since. As sarah said, practice, practice,

Re: Top ten things

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
and i'm also putting together a not so good series myself but I'm learning a lot in the process. http://marrie.podbean.com is your link. S On Jul 15, 2010, at 5:16 PM, Kevin Mattingly wrote: Actually before I bought one, I downloaded the podcasts that Mike Arrigo did on the use of the mac

list question

2010-07-15 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi all: How can I contact a member off list. For example, I saw a message from Sara, and if I wanted to contact her, I tried vo shift m, but didn't see how to reply to her only. Sarai Bucciarelli Personal Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia -- You received this message because

Re: list question

2010-07-15 Thread Kevin Mattingly
I usually turn on long headers by using command-shift-H and then VO-LeftArrow to the header to look at the e-mail address. There might be an easier way but thats how I've done it so far. Kev On Jul 15, 2010, at 10:15 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi all: How can I contact a member off list.

Re: list question

2010-07-15 Thread Carolyn
Sarai: Usually you can find a send mail link under the header. Or, in the original message. Copy with command C and paste with command V into a new message window. HTH Carolyn - Original Message - From: Sarai Bucciarelli To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday,

Re: list question

2010-07-15 Thread Sarah Alawami
The wy i do it is cmd shift h and then interact with th etet go to the email and hit vo shift space. There should be an option to reply to sender. S On Jul 15, 2010, at 7:50 PM, Carolyn wrote: Sarai: Usually you can find a send mail link under the header. Or, in the original message.

Re: iPhone signal loss

2010-07-15 Thread Ricardo Walker
I think that law suit is a waste of tax payer money. You have 30 days to return the iPhone and get your money back. What's the problem? On Jul 15, 2010, at 5:45 PM, Carolyn wrote: Now if only someone could get att's attention. I drop more calls than I do pounds on a diet! Ok, so my diet

replying off list

2010-07-15 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi Sara and Carolyn: I sent each of you off list messages... I think. LOL Sarai Bucciarelli Personal Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: replying off list

2010-07-15 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Still on list. :). I suggest going to the message header and interacting with it. Then highlight the senders e-mail address then press VO shift M. hth On Jul 15, 2010, at 11:58 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi Sara and Carolyn: I sent each of you off list messages... I think. LOL

Re: shortcut key for opening documents folder

2010-07-15 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, why don't you just press control F3 to go to the doc? hth On Jul 15, 2010, at 12:13 PM, Eric Caron wrote: Hi list, I set up short cut keys for both getting to the desk top and the doc with keyboard commander. When I press the keys I assigned I jump to the desk top or doc from