Daniela, first off, a big congratulations to you!
Have you thought of contacting Apple accessibility? Perhaps they may actually
have some of their own documents or material from their own site prepared into
a presentational format that they'd be willing to share with you. -It may be a
longshot
Hi. I am a new mac user and have been doing this for about six months now. I
have two questions. Is there a work book out there for begining mac users. A
friend of mine has downloaded some papers off of the computer which have helped
some but I think we need something that goes in to more
Hi David
Thanks for the information and I already have an iPhone. In fact, I had already
thought of seeing if I could get my iPhone together with a focus 40 blue. I'll
see if I can do that at one of the conventions. I live in Dallas, so that will
not be too difficult this year.
Regards
Gigi
Hi Ray.
How do you get to the place where you are to type this long text you said? Some
of us are new babes in the wood so to speak, so it's not so simple for some of
us.
Regards,
Gigi
Eugenia Firth
gigifi...@sbcglobal.net
On Apr 5, 2012, at 11:05 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
Doubtless, by
Hi all, can anyone comment on the accessibility of Apple's XCODE?
Thanks
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I do the same: close everything before shutting down. I really hope they're
able to sort out this hit and miss startup of
Voiceover. I know hitting command tab isn't a huge deal, but it still bugs me
that its necessary. Snow Leopard didn't have
this issue, and I don't have anything that strange
Good afternoon,
Xcode has some accessibility bugs but you can develop apps for iOS and OSX.
most of the buttons in Xcode have a text label or hind information for
VoiceOver.
There are big accessibility problems in interface builder features and other
tools for debugging as Instruments or
Hi, how do you get into terminalto put this information into it. Where is
terminal and how do I work it.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr 5, 2012, at 11:05 PM, Ray Foret Jr wrote:
Doubtless, by now, y'all have heard of the Flash Back Trojan and the fact
that 6000 Macs were most likely
Terminal is an application in your utilities folder. Command-Shift-U
from the finder to go there, type te to move focus to the terminal app
itself and then Command-O to launch. From there you should be able to
type commands or paste them from email.
CB
On 4/6/12 10:42 AM, Jennifer Perdue
Some details about the FlashBack trojan here:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2402685,00.asp
which claims about 550,000 macs were infected. Glad to see Apple put out
updates to get the latest Java installed which squashes the
vulnerability. Just a bit sad that Java had been fixed in
Thanks, wish me luck.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr 6, 2012, at 9:44 AM, Chris Blouch wrote:
Terminal is an application in your utilities folder. Command-Shift-U from the
finder to go there, type te to move focus to the terminal app itself and
then Command-O to launch. From there
Hi Ricardo,
If you just installed Java this week, you might try running software update and
then try stanza again. There was a Java update released on Tuesday, and then
another one this morning. Java updates are normally quite rare, and so I would
guess maybe there was something wrong with the
Hi all,
Happily I wasn't infected either. I ran software update to try and get Apple's
fix for this, but only saw updates for raw camera and iPhoto. Did anyone else
find a software update to address this issue?
TIA,
Donna
On Apr 6, 2012, at 12:44 AM, Charlie Doremus wrote:
I too was lucky
Same exact thing here Donna. I've received neither java update thus far, and
each time I run software update, it claims there's nothing new. It found the
digital camera update though.
Thoughts anyone? And as always, TIA.
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:19 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
Hi all,
Happily I
No I don't see any new software in software update either.
On Apr 6, 2012, at 5:23 PM, ShamelessFanGirl wrote:
Same exact thing here Donna. I've received neither java update thus far, and
each time I run software update, it claims there's nothing new. It found the
digital camera update
I bumped into this bug as well. What I do is simply start the sync from the
iphone itself, once I have itunes up and running on the mac. It's painless then.
Paul.
On Mar 26, 2012, at 4:29 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote:
I wonder what cause this bug. I use wireless syncing reliably. I've been
this depends on where you are as to the release schedule for updates. they
don't come out at the same time.
as an example, updates are released to us in the UK after 6PM or later that
evening from point of publishing, etc. it also depends on your version of the
OS, etc or whether updates are
That's right. I said it.
I know someone who is 100% who plays WoW. He uses a handful of specific
addons and an in game guide dog to get around.
Basically he uses macros to follow another player and they voice chat
and complete raids and other aspects of the game.
Why do
Hmm, interesting. Well, I'd be happy to see it sooner rather than later. :)
Cheers,
Donna
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote:
this depends on where you are as to the release schedule for updates. they
don't come out at the same time.
as an example, updates are released to
As would I, particularly since neither update has shown up for me yet. :(
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:40 AM, Donna Goodin wrote:
Hmm, interesting. Well, I'd be happy to see it sooner rather than later. :)
Cheers,
Donna
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:28 AM, Lewis Alexander wrote:
this depends on where
I will be interested to hear how this goes for you. I have heard of
this as well, but I have never tried it.
On 4/6/12, Michael Malarsie michael.malar...@gmail.com wrote:
That's right. I said it.
I know someone who is 100% who plays WoW. He uses a handful of specific
addons and an in
Hello,
Big thanks to you and Esther. The update that came out today did the trick.
Ricardo Walker
rica...@appletothecore.info
Twitter:@apple2thecore
www.appletothecore.info
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:10 AM, Justin Ekis je...@me.com wrote:
Hi Ricardo,
If you just installed Java this week, you
Hello Ricardo,
There is no command in Numbers to jump to a specific cell. Join the massive
band of people complaining about this.
However, you can search for specific content and jump to that cell. Let me know
if you need instructions on how to do this.
By the way, I find the trackpad
I'm running Snow Leopard. Secondly, I cut/pasted the code into terminal and
got back does not exist, so I'm apparently free of this. Third, I've NEVER!
heard of this before this morning's E-mail check with coffee. That is all.
• Mark BurningHawk Baxter
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Hi all,
I have an airport utility question.
You know how you interact with the network group, there are 2 options here.
Internet working normally image, then Apple Airport Extreme image. The Apple
Airport Extreme informs you how it is working and the color of the light, I can
press this to
Just tried it and found it totally unusable with voiceover.
CB
On 4/6/12 12:08 AM, Eric Oyen wrote:
unfortunately,
spotify isn't very voiceover compatible. I ran into this problem a while ago
and have since reported it as a bug to the company. now, this was a year ago
and since I am still on
Hi Anne.
I don't know if Ricardo would like to know, but I would glad if you could tell
me how to find specific content in Numbers. Thanks.
Regards,
Gigi
Eugenia Firth
gigifi...@sbcglobal.net
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:34 AM, Anne Robertson wrote:
Hello Ricardo,
There is no command in
Thanks. I'm ok because it didn't find whatever that file was. I pasted it from
Ray's email. Just for someone who gets unlucky and their computer finds
something, what are they supposed to do?
Regards,
Gigi
Regards,
Gigi
Eugenia Firth
gigifi...@sbcglobal.net
On Apr 6, 2012, at 9:44
Hello Gigi,
Here's how to find specific content,
Turn cursor tracking off;
Press Command-f and enter search term;
Navigate down and interact with scroll area;
Interact with table:
Find desired result;
Bring mouse to VO cursor and do a mouse click (VO-Shift-Space);
Stop interacting with table and
Hi,
This really isn't an anser to your question but, you should download airport
utility for your iPad. The app is 100% accessible, and you can do everything
you would do on the Mac utility on the IOS version. I find it easier to
navigate.
Ricardo Walker
rica...@appletothecore.info
Mahalo, Charlie. This is very useful.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the Blind
Tel, (631) 724-4479
Email, j...@macfortheblind.com
Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com
AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE
MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT
On Apr 6, 2012, at
The interface for the Airport Utility recently changed. In some ways, it
has been simplified and is quite accessible. However, I have also read that
some more advanced features are no longer able to be accessed.
In the past, the wireless client table used to show the IP address as
I didn't see anything new in updates, but when I went into the Utilities
folder, then to Java preferences app, I was told that I needed to install a
java runtime.
When I installed it, I got it from software updates, and got it installed.
Bob Hill
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:25 AM, Paul Erkens wrote:
Sorry if this is a little off topic.
I thought I would tell you about a cool feature in the latest Airfoil,
available from www.rogueamoeba.com/airfoil. It is now possible to
transmit audio from our iOS devices, simply by using the built in
Airplay feature. This is why I am posting it here in
Still can't find how to get to terminal. Maybe I'm just a little flaky but I'm
still new to the Mac so I couldn't figure out how to do it with the
instructions I was given.
Thanks for those instructions. I'm just not intelligent enough to follow them.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr
As the subject line says how do you get to the app switcher on the Iphone and
how do I close those apps?
Thanks.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:23 AM, ShamelessFanGirl wrote:
Same exact thing here Donna. I've received neither java update thus far, and
each time I run
double tap the home button. this presents you with the app switcher.
now, to quit an app, single tap first to confirm your app to close, then double
tap but hold on the 2nd tap until you hear a chime and applications edit. as
soon as this has happened you can double tap on the app to quit.
Thanks, I did it.
Have a great weekend.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr 6, 2012, at 3:21 PM, Lewis Alexander wrote:
double tap the home button. this presents you with the app switcher.
now, to quit an app, single tap first to confirm your app to close, then
double tap but hold on
no worries, that's great news.
you have a great weekend too.
I'm taking a long earned rest and spending time on a project which I love more
than anything.
lew
On 6 Apr 2012, at 21:40, Jennifer Perdue wrote:
Thanks, I did it.
Have a great weekend.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On
Thanks guys. I actually have the app on my phone, it hadn't occurred to me to
look there.
I have a feeling that there is something popping up on the Mac, and VO can't
access it. Voiceover says airport utility has new window, but there is nowhere
for me to navigate to. :(
Traci
Sent by
Hey all, I was looking at the about my mac and checking out my storage. I
understood all the regular items music, apps, movies, etc. Except what is
other? Whatever it is, it is taking up 30gigs. Lol, so I am curious.
Thanks,
Traci
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I guess that would be everything else that's not Audio, Movies, Photos,
Apps or Backups. For me it's 123.4GB. Seems I have a lot more stuff :)
CB
On 4/6/12 5:04 PM, Traci wrote:
Hey all, I was looking at the about my mac and checking out my
storage. I understood all the regular items music,
Apple alternatively provides the old airport utility, airport utility 5.6. This
can be downloaded from here:
http://support.apple.com/kb/DL1482?viewlocale=en_USlocale=en_US
On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:37 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote:
Hi,
This really isn't an anser to your question but, you should
Hi, all,
I've noticed that with ClickToPlugin, there is minimal keyboard access within a
program on the PBS video site. Once the frame is clicked on, spacebar can be
used to pause and play, but none of the other navigation keystrokes within
ClickToPlugin can be used. Has anyone designed a
what addons and how is he doing this?
this sounds like so much fun!
:)
Hank
On 4/6/2012 8:36 AM, Michael Malarsie wrote:
That's right. I said it.
I know someone who is 100% who plays WoW. He uses a handful of specific
addons and an in game guide dog to get around.
Basically he
I think it is accessible on the iphone and ipad and ipod.
Hank
On 4/6/2012 9:56 AM, Chris Blouch wrote:
Just tried it and found it totally unusable with voiceover.
CB
On 4/6/12 12:08 AM, Eric Oyen wrote:
unfortunately,
spotify isn't very voiceover compatible. I ran into this problem a
while
I'm running Snow Leopard, and noticed an item called Bluetooth Explorer, in
my status menu under the Bluetooth header. When I launched it, it said there
was a problem, and I should check that my SO was up to date. Now, when I
reopen the Bluetooth option from the status menu, the Explorer item
Hi all,
I ask the below questions because I can find no answer in the keyboard help,
the VO help or the Pages help. Though I'm sure they're there somewhere, I'm
just not looking in the right place.
1. General navigation question: Where are the page up/down and home/end keys
located on the MBP
as far as I know, I was the only low partial player in the game (WoW) and I
never heard of a total in there at all.
there is a big problem in WoW that there is no way to determine if you are
about to run off a cliff, or interface with a vendor or run into walls, etc.
Also, I never heard of a
It requires a sighted helper. There is no other way to play any of the
MMORPGs. However, as I said, the keyboard can be configured to make the game
so that a blind user does have a considerable amount of control over their
character.
Take Care
John D. Panarese
Director
Mac for the
I know Ben who is the guy in the article. Basically he has another person that
he follows everywhere to keep him from walking into hazards.
This is how my beighbor and I are going to start playing.
As I get a handle on this I will record it and share with you all. It
will be
This is not an answer to the Bluetooth explorer question, but yes, you have
lost that a long time ago stranger:)
Write or call soon.
Jenny and my goofy guide Brooks
On Apr 6, 2012, at 5:45 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote:
I'm running Snow Leopard, and noticed an item called Bluetooth
Hi. I am a new Mac user and have been at this for six months. I was wondering
if anyone out there knows of a work book that could go in to more detail. A
friend of mine downloaded some papers off from the computer but I think we need
something with more detail. Also I was wondering if
hello group; i was wondering if anyone has any experience with apple's
FaceTime. it is installed on my new macbook pro. does the person you connect
with have to be running the software too? do they have to be an iPhone user?
just wondering if i should try it or just skip it and install
Hi!
I use FaceTime on my mac. I like it pretty well but I don't know as many
people who use it as I do for skype.
Jim
On Apr 6, 2012, at 9:03 PM, Maxwell Ivey wrote:
hello group; i was wondering if anyone has any experience with apple's
FaceTime. it is installed on my new macbook pro.
Hi Max,
The person you are planning to face time with needs to either have an iDevice
that supports it, such as an iPhone, iPad 2/latest generation or an iPod Touch
with the front facing camera, or have the Face Time software on their Mac. The
interface itself is accessible - I face time my
if it still requires sighted help, than you are limited to the time one of the
other players has for you or whoever you have helping you right there. that, to
me, is not very user friendly. I'd say redesigning the sound environment to
sound more real and having a radar like app/add-on that
hello; the set up for FaceTime does seam to be easier than Skype. i just
downloaded and installed Skype, so now i have them both. now i need someone to
try it with. thanks, max
On Apr 6, 2012, at 9:46 PM, Jim Gatteys wrote:
Hi!
I use FaceTime on my mac. I like it pretty well but I don't
hello; you explained it much better than the help section did. i know a
couple of my nephews have an i device. guess i when i update my signature I'll
have to add a FaceTime and a Skype handle. I'm mainly doing it for business as
selling amusement rides is a global task. I'm looking
Hi Max,
You can certainly use the built-in microphone in the Mac Book Pro, I have found
the microphone to be most acceptable during a face time call in most
situations. The headset works well too, it just depends on what you prefer. The
speaker is clear as well so you shouldn't have trouble
hi chantelle; glad to hear that. its just when i try to record video on my
mac, you can hear the fan noise as if its an air conditioner or something.
guess I'll try it with both and find out which way i like it better. cheers,
max
On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:09 PM, Chantelle Griffiths wrote:
Hi
The paging keys are just the arrow keys with the Function key added. So
function+up/down is page up/down while function+left is home and
function+right is end.
Are you asking about how to type bullets or how to make a bulleted list.
I don't use Pages all that much but generally typing
Hi. Yes the person you are doing facetime with must have an Iphone or an Ipad.
They have to be a mac user of some kind.
On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:03 PM, Maxwell Ivey wrote:
hello group; i was wondering if anyone has any experience with apple's
FaceTime. it is installed on my new macbook pro.
Hi Max. I never use a headset. You just ttalk to the person through the
screen and they talk to you through the screen.
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:03 PM, Maxwell Ivey wrote:
hello; you explained it much better than the help section did. i know a
couple of my nephews have an i device. guess i
thanks; i'm headed to bed. tomorrow i'm going to try out FaceTime and Skype.
take care, max
On Apr 6, 2012, at 10:46 PM, Pam Mathers wrote:
Hi Max. I never use a headset. You just ttalk to the person through the
screen and they talk to you through the screen.
On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:03 PM,
I'm running the latest version of Lion. I have noticed that quite often, when
arrowing through the message list, headers are spoken twice, sometimes VO seems
to get stuck in a continuous loop and the header is read more than twice. Has
anybody seen this and if so can this be corrected by the
Hi,
Don't remember such behavior when I had the headers on but now I turned them
off in mail preferences and only look at them whe I need them hth
Ioana
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On Apr 6, 2012, at 11:53 PM, Les
Dear Listers,
I am somewhat puzzled as to why my iPad 2 loses power so rapidly. I
would charge it fully, and then overnight, without even using it, it
would lose about 20% battery power. I have switched off all the
unnecessary services except for location servcie. I make sure I remove
all
Hi Iona,
How do you turn off Headers in Preferences. When I use the keystroke,
Command-Shift-H, the choices there are default headers and all headers. Thanks.
Les
On Apr 7, 2012, at 1:22 AM, Ioana Gandrabur wrote:
Hi,
Don't remember such behavior when I had the headers on but now I
I neglected to mention that the double reading of headers occurs when
a conversation is identified.
Les
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