question about hotspots

2012-11-03 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Hi all. Sorry, me again! I'm excited, I'm playing with the mac even more. I've been playing around with hotspots and web spots. Is there a way to have different hotspots for different applications? For instance, i use a hotspot for iTunes to go to the lcd section and one for the sources list. I

Re: question about hotspots

2012-11-03 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Chris, The Hotspots are only remembered within the application, so you can have up to 10 Hotspots for each application you use. Cheers, Anne On 3 Nov 2012, at 07:05, Chris Bruinenberg cbrui...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. Sorry, me again! I'm excited, I'm playing with the mac even more.

Re: vmware fusion assigning shortcuts

2012-11-03 Thread Chris
I'm not sure sorry. Christopher Hallsworth On 02/11/2012 23:02, Chris Bruinenberg wrote: Thanks Chris. One place this doesn't owkr is adding items from the start menu to your task bar. Do you have a remedy for that? Thanks for any help. On Nov 2, 2012, at 2:46 PM, Chris

how clever is Time-machine?

2012-11-03 Thread William Windels
Hello all, Because of the problems with their preferences of voice over at blocking the voiceover sometimes, I have to restore my MacBook air from the previous Time Machine restore-point. When I start to use my system and backup again from that old point, Time-machine is not seeing that there

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-11-03 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi Ilkkaa, Will it be possible in a future version of Blind square to record routes that you walk and have the app guide you along those routes, much as the Trekker Breeze does now with more or less good results? And on another subject, what is the best way to carry the phone while using

Re: Auto correct

2012-11-03 Thread Alex Hall
Yes, that must be it. Thanks. Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from iPod Touch) On Nov 2, 2012, at 23:31, Tim Kilburn kilbur...@gmail.com wrote: Alex, I'm wondering if you were thinking of the VO-shift-j command. If you're typing and VO makes the popping bubble sort of sound and says

Re: Directory Save Shortcut

2012-11-03 Thread Teresa Cochran
I really like this feature. I use it all the time, mostly because I initially navigate to the wrong folder absent-mindedly. :) Teresa On Nov 2, 2012, at 3:15 PM, Emilio Hernandez emilio.s.hernan...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I am not sure how many people know of this shortcut, but I

Re: Directory Save Shortcut

2012-11-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi all, I don't follow this. Can someone explain? Let's say that I want to save a document to a folder called Stories. How would I do it? Best, Donna On Nov 3, 2012, at 8:00 AM, Teresa Cochran vegaspipistre...@gmail.com wrote: I really like this feature. I use it all the time, mostly

Re: Directory Save Shortcut

2012-11-03 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, Donna, Any time you're in Finder, there are shortcuts you can use to go to certain folders: command-shift-o: documents command-shift-a: applications command-option-l: downloads command-shift-h: home folder command-shift-c: computer If you are in an open or save dialog, you can use these

Re: Directory Save Shortcut

2012-11-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi, Teresa, OK, this makes sense. I knew about the shortcuts you mentioned, but thought you were saying that there was a way to create shortcuts to go to other folders as well. thanks for the clarification. Best, Donna On Nov 3, 2012, at 8:09 AM, Teresa Cochran vegaspipistre...@gmail.com

Accessing my virtual printer port?

2012-11-03 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi all, my vmware windows virtual machine has an lpt port. It's a virtual port though. Is there any way I can hook up an actual printer? I've seen a couple of usb to supposedly parallel cables lately, but they are sketchy sort'a usb print servers for parallel printers. Most upsetting.

Barcode scanner?

2012-11-03 Thread Mary Scott
Now I want a barcode scanner for my phone. What is a good one? I am having great fun with Blindsquare. Mel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To

Navigating Media Controls in Google Chrome?

2012-11-03 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, all, I'm playing with Google Chrome and I notice that Youtube doesn't display any controls that are usable by VO. I am using Youtube's HTML5 settings. Anyone know how to do things such as play, pause, skip, etc. in Youtube and other media types with Chrome? Thanks, Teresa -- You

Re: How Best to Track My placees

2012-11-03 Thread matthew Dyer
How much is this app? Is there a way to try it first before I buy? Matthew On Nov 3, 2012, at 1:23 AM, Ilkka Pirttimaa wrote: When you select a target, it reports your distance and clock face to that target. When you were on a bus, were you sitting close to window and your device on the

Re: Barcode scanner?

2012-11-03 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Mel, I use Digit-Eyes. Its full title is: Digit-Eyes Audio Scanner and Labeler As you can see, it's more than just a barcode scanner. It really is an excellent app with great support. I'm not sure how much it costs as I bought it quite a while ago and, in any case, I pay in euros.

[Maccessibility] Get a Free Copy of the Favorites app for iPhone

2012-11-03 Thread Maccessibility
Title: [Maccessibility] Get a Free Copy of the Favorites app for iPhone Maccessibility has posted a new item, 'Get a Free Copy of the Favorites app for iPhone' Matt Gemmell has provided us with redemption codes for his Favorites for iPhone application, which features VoiceOver support. Well tell

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-11-03 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
Yes, that's my plan. Actually, recording functionality is already implemented and has been in use for beta testers for several months. I use it to fine tune how street crossings are reported: Beta testers can record a route and email it to me. I then open route on top of the map where I can see

Re: question about hotspots

2012-11-03 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Thanks for the clarification. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 3, 2012, at 12:53 AM, Anne Robertson a...@anarchie.org.uk wrote: Hello Chris, The Hotspots are only remembered within the application, so you can have up to 10 Hotspots for each application you use. Cheers, Anne On 3

Re: Barcode scanner?

2012-11-03 Thread Traci
Hello, I've just begun playing with this sort of app. I've been using Red Laser. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/redlaser-barcode-scanner-shopping/id474902001?mt=8 It takes a few seconds and some patients, but the app beeps when it recognizes the barcode. I read helpful tips to figure out

Re: Navigating Media Controls in Google Chrome?

2012-11-03 Thread Traci
Hi, As far as I can figure, once you pick your video, turn VO off. Now JKL will work to activate rewind, play/pause, and fast forward. If you figure out how to get the video into full screen please report back. :) I'm partially sighted and I miss watching you tube in full screen. Traci

Need help with time machine on network.

2012-11-03 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Hello, I want to use a backup drive connected to one of my Mac mini mid 2010 via usb as a shared drive for the other Mac for it's time machine. I connected the two computers with an ethernet cable, not via a router but directly. I set the drive up successfully for the second computer but the

Re: Navigating Media Controls in Google Chrome?

2012-11-03 Thread Teresa Cochran
thanks for the keyboard shortcuts, Traci. My guess for full screen would be either the full-screen button at the top of the window or command-control-f as in other apps, but I'll have my husband check this out. Thanks, Teresa On Nov 3, 2012, at 2:06 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Hi,

Printing on a network problem

2012-11-03 Thread Agent086b
Hello all, we have 2 computers on our home network. 1 Mac 1 PC. I have no problems printing from the Mac but can not get the PC to print. The Mac is the primary computer and is connected directly to the printer. I have set the system preferences on the mac to share the printer on the network.

Re: question about hotspots

2012-11-03 Thread Jürgen Fleger
What are your experiences of Hot Spots? I tried it a few times but each time after a short period of time VO forgot the hot spots. I'm wondering wether it was a users mistake or wether hot spots are not very stable and reliable. All the best Jürgen Am 03.11.2012 um 18:37 schrieb Chris

Re: How Best to Track My placees

2012-11-03 Thread Les Kriegler
Hi Ilkka, I had my phone in a case which has a velcro flap. It was either on my belt or in my hand, mostly in my hand. It was definitely not held by the window. I was in the front seat of the bus. My preference would be to keep the phone in the case, but if it matters, while on the bus, I

Re: How Best to Track My placees

2012-11-03 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
It's 15 USD. You pay it once and use it forever. Big part of the price is it's own TTS that some users love and someone would like that it would use VoiceOver only. I have to also mention that it uses paid high quality backend services for OpenStreetMaps that I pay for each users all the time. I

Re: How Best to Track My placees

2012-11-03 Thread Mauricio Almeida
hello there. I want to use this app, but iw ould like to discuss something with you first. do you have any way of estimating how much data it uses? i want to upgrade my plan accordingly. thank you mauricio On Nov 3, 2012, at 6:26 PM, Ilkka Pirttimaa ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com wrote: It's 15

Re: Need help with time machine on network.

2012-11-03 Thread Dave
Connect the two computers through the router. Share the drive out to the network, then specify it as the backup for the second computer not connected directly to it. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send

Re: Printing on a network problem

2012-11-03 Thread Dave
You need the windows drivers for the printer. When a windows computer tries to print it polls the host computer for the drivers it needs. It's much easier to network the other way, connecting the printer to the windows computer, sharing it out to the network, then having the Mac find it.

question for mac mini users

2012-11-03 Thread Kliphton
So, my custom built mac mini will be here sometime this week. And since I will be having it for the first time, there are a few things I need to know. I have found instructions on how to pair my bt keyboard, so that issue is solved. But for Skype, and FaceTime, will the mac mini make and

Re: Barcode scanner?

2012-11-03 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi there the scanner I like these days is a digit eyes. It also has labeling features that you can use, and it is set up for blind users. Of course, that means it works real good with voiceover. Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 3, 2012, at 3:52 PM, Traci our4p...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I've

Re: Barcode scanner?

2012-11-03 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi there again I think it's about $20 if I remember right. Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Nov 3, 2012, at 10:20 AM, Anne Robertson a...@anarchie.org.uk wrote: Hello Mel, I use Digit-Eyes. Its full title is: Digit-Eyes Audio Scanner and Labeler As you can see, it's more than just a barcode

Re: any accessible Facebook programs for OS X Lion?

2012-11-03 Thread Chris
Try MenuTab Pro which is a paid Mac App. They do a free ad sponsored version too. Christopher Hallsworth On 01/11/2012 11:37, Eric Oyen wrote: I guess the subject says it all. I know there is an app for the iPhone (and I use it) but I cannot seem to find the same app for the mac. any ideas?

how to remove an iPhone app?

2012-11-03 Thread Mauricio Almeida
dear all, I have installed messenger on my iPhone, only to find out i now receive duplicate messages on the iPhone and adium, and sometimes i don't receive them on adium at all. How do i go about removing messenger from the iPhone? I am sure the process must be the same for any other app,