bookmarks again

2013-12-31 Thread jean parker
Hello All: My bookmark problem has returned but this time I can't get it unstuck. My folder of new bookmarks is checked. Just to the right of the search box is the horizontal splitter. When I wrote about this problem several weeks ago, that splitter said zero when I interact d with it and

FW: stupid question but please help.Copying and pasting the windows support drivers

2013-12-31 Thread Ramy Moustafa
_ From: Ramy Moustafa [mailto:moshtaqlealga...@gmail.com] Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2013 1:25 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Copying and pasting the windows support drivers Sensitivity: Personal Hi all: Believe me or not, I failed to copy something from mac,

Re: bookmarks again

2013-12-31 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Did you try pressing VO+space on that thing? Sent from my Mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray, still a very happy Mac and Iphone 5 user! On Dec 31, 2013, at 3:03 AM, jean parker radiofore...@gmail.com wrote: Hello

Re: Paprika clipping recipes

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
I've had no luck with food network. Do you paste it in the google search bar? On Dec 30, 2013, at 11:17 PM, Laura ann Grymes techca...@gmail.com wrote: I have used the browser and food network or the pioneer woman and had great success with save recipe. I use the browser and go to the recipe

Re: Paprika clipping recipes

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
I love that it syncs across to my phone and iPad. I bought the 3 apps when they were on sale. On Dec 30, 2013, at 11:20 PM, Laura ann Grymes techca...@gmail.com wrote: I agree sarah, Very easy and love the app. Its completely accessible and I am copying my recipes from rtf files over into

Re: Can't Access Menu Bar in VMWare Fusion 6. Urgent issue!

2013-12-31 Thread Darrell Shandrow
Hello Phil, Thanks for the reminder about full-screen mode. Isn't pressing Control+Command together to move the focus out of Windows and back into VMWare Fusion equivalent to toggling out of full-screen mode? Is it possible to be in VMWare and still be full-screen? How do people make sure

Re: Can't Access Menu Bar in VMWare Fusion 6. Urgent issue!

2013-12-31 Thread David Taylor
I don't use full screen mode. I simply press control-g to focus on Windows and when I use a Mac shortcut it goes to Mac, but you can change all the settings related to this. The only downfall with my setup is I can't use alt and control at the same time with Voice Over on. There are so many

Re: Copying and pasting the windows support drivers

2013-12-31 Thread Piotr Machacz
The only thing I can think of that could be causing problems is if your flash drive is using the NTFS filesystem. You can verify what it’s using, and reformat it to something else through disk utility. Another thing is you probably want to put your finder out of icon view and change to either

I haven't forgotten Talking Dashboard

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, Just a note to say that I haven't forgotten about the Talking Dashboard project. I don't know why OS10.9 broke the ram script, but the rest should still work. However, I have found that the scripts now take a very long time to execute, far longer than they ever did in 10.8 and too long

dashboard and email questions

2013-12-31 Thread Regina Alvarado
Newby question again about the Mini. What is the dashboard and how can I get to it? Also, how can I start a new email, and how can I read a conversation fully? It seems to delete the whole conversation after I use VO J and want to go back to read the rest of the conversation. That's enough for

RE: Amazon Prime is it worth it and are the videos accessible

2013-12-31 Thread wayne17a
Hello all happy new year to all I have just got myself a prime account so how do I get the videos to watch and what are the steps to do it thanks in advance -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sarai

Re: dashboard and email questions

2013-12-31 Thread Piotr Machacz
The dashboard is a place on the screen where you can put widgets to show information or quickly perform tasks. You have things like weather, world clock, a calculator, translator, etc. You can also put any webpage into the dashboard as a widget, or find new ones online.You can pool it up with

What HiFi Magazine

2013-12-31 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, , I wondered if anyone had explored the accessibility of What HiFi? I see you can buy it from iTunes. I’ll explore if a subscription can just offer a .pdf download, thus giving the flexibility to use it on any device. Just wondered if there were any audiophiles who had already

What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
Hello all, I have Paprika on my phone and really enjoy how accessible and easy it is. However, Paprika on Mac is $20, and I don't usually have my mac in the kitchen with me. So, what makes it worth the price tag, in peoples' opinions? Yes, it might be easier to add recipes, but I'm not sure

Re: My external hard drive attached to airport extreme often disappears

2013-12-31 Thread Angelo
That’s how mine works, too, how about when you just restart? Angelo a.rock...@gmail.com On Dec 30, 2013, at 4:04 PM, Andrew Lamanche andrew.laman...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Angelo, I can’t find any particular pattern to the disappearing. I’ve just restarted my macbook air and was able to

Re: Time Capsule Backup - VMWare Fusion

2013-12-31 Thread Terje Strømberg
Regarding configure keyboard in VMWare Fusion, i had to change the keyboard to EN English. To have something to work with. Just to start with. Because there were mentioned something about bad Norwegian and Danish support in VMWare Fusion, but i am not sure for the moment. At least, i can now

RE: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hi Alex, You make a good point. Since I have a MBA, it's easy to place it nearby, so I can have a glance at the recipe if need be. However, when I am cooking, I like my braille recipes on plastic paper just in case I spill or get it full of flour. *Smile* At least I can wipe off the ingredients

Re: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: I'd wait and buy it when it is on sale. Personally, I find it easy to type on a Mac keyboard, and have lots of recipes all ready on my Mac. I use Paprika on mac to copy over recipes, which are stored in the cloud for safe keeping. I use my iPad or phone in the kitchen to cook. I bet next

Re: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
I'm working on copying family recipes using Paprika on the Mac. On Dec 31, 2013, at 3:06 PM, Eileen Misrahi eileen.misr...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Alex, You make a good point. Since I have a MBA, it's easy to place it nearby, so I can have a glance at the recipe if need be. However, when I am

Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey all, After reading everyone's comments on Amazon Prime, I decided I would get it with my next Amazon purchase. I like to use the Amazon iPhone app over the website as I find it much more accessible. For some odd reason on the website I can get to everything except the price for an item. I

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Well, it might be that you might not be able to sign up for prime on the app. Once you have bought Prime or gotten signed up for the free trial for it, I would think prime would then be one of your options. As I recall the site that comes up with safari on the iPhone isn't the full site or at

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Brian Fischler
Hey Cheryl, Just signed up for the free trial. Hilarious as in all the FAQ's it doesn't say how long the trial lasts nor did the email they sent me say how long the trial lasts. I googled it and it says 30 days, but I feel Amazon is being pretty sneaky in not mentioning on the trial sign up

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Aser Tolentino
Prime isn't an option in and of itself. If you are a Prime subscriber, prime eligible items will simply be eligible for free two-day shipping and one-day shipping at $3.99 each I believe. The easiest way in the app to tell if an item is Prime eligible is if it asks you if you want it delivered

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Brian Fischler
Oh ok, will have to check all of that out. Glad I was able to find the free trial to give it a test spin. On Dec 31, 2013, at 5:33 PM, Aser Tolentino agtolent...@gmail.com wrote: Prime isn't an option in and of itself. If you are a Prime subscriber, prime eligible items will simply be

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Cheryl Homiak
I really don't have trouble using Amazon on the Mac so I've never downloaded the Amazon app but I suppose I should try it; At least when I signed up, it did state how long the trial is and it is always 30 days. I really don't think Amazon was being sneaky as I think they are required to specify

Re: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
So, the ease of adding recipes is the main feature, it seems. I wish I could have gotten the app back on Thanksgiving, but I had too little credit and was not sure if it was worth the $10. Naturally, now that I do have the credit, the app will be full-priced for another year. smile Too bad you

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Cheryl Homiak
If you aren't signed up for Prime, it isn't an option though you may get an invitiation to a trial for Amazon prime. If you are signed up and the item is eligible for Prime, that will be selected for you but the other shipping choices will also be shown. Some items of course aren't available

Navigating Lists in Safari

2013-12-31 Thread Brandon Olivares
Hello, I've been noticing after I updated Safari that I have a hard time navigating lists. If I do a find (vo-f) and what I am searching for is in a list, it doesn't go directly to that text. it is very confusing. Then if I'm reading all by flicking down with two fingers on the trackpad, it

MBA: VO Doesn't Automatically Run From Sleep Mode

2013-12-31 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hello List, I thought I had seen some other threads on this topic, so please excuse its repetition. When I finish using the MBA, I close the lid to place it to sleep. when I go to reopen the lid, voiceover does not automatically run and I need to press CMD + F5 about 3-4 times before

Re: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: Don't worry, I'm sure it will be on sale again. If I see it on sale, I'll let you know. On Dec 31, 2013, at 4:53 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: So, the ease of adding recipes is the main feature, it seems. I wish I could have gotten the app back on Thanksgiving, but I had too

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: I didn't know where was an Amazon app. I just use Amazon on the Mac. On Dec 31, 2013, at 4:50 PM, Cheryl Homiak cahom...@gmail.com wrote: I really don't have trouble using Amazon on the Mac so I've never downloaded the Amazon app but I suppose I should try it; At least when I signed up, it

Re: What makes Paprika worth it?

2013-12-31 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hi Alex, I'll keep my eyes ears open if Paprika goes on sale again. I snatched it when it was because this app for both the phone and Mac have been discussed extensively in the past and I had the credit in my iTunes gift card account. I know there have been other apps that I have hesitated

Re: Navigating Lists in Safari

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
I don't know about the search problem, but I noticed the repeating of list items as well. For me, though, the OS10.9.1 update fixed that. On Dec 31, 2013, at 6:08 PM, Brandon Olivares programmer2...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I've been noticing after I updated Safari that I have a hard time

mv-dev mailing list

2013-12-31 Thread Nick Allan
Hi all Has anyone had success in subscribing to the mv-dev mailing list? I've tried twice now. The first time the subscription worked, but it required approval. A day or so later, my approval was rejected. I've now tried to subscribe with another email address and its again waiting for

iTunes Gift Credit Differs From MBA iPhone

2013-12-31 Thread Eileen Misrahi
Hello All, I am wondering why there is a discrepancy in the available credit when I check my iTunes credit on my MBA and iPhone. The iphone states $45 and change, while the MBA states $7. The Apple ID and password is the same on the MBA and phone. Which amount do I trust and base my ability

Re: mv-dev mailing list

2013-12-31 Thread Pete Nalda
I seemed to get on ok. Got approved, but haven't seen any mails. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P (Pete) Nalda MySpace.com/musikonalda Facebook.com/lpnalda Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter: @lpnalda On Dec 31, 2013, at 6:52 PM, Nick Allan nal...@wdev.net wrote: Hi all Has

Re: mv-dev mailing list

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
Same here - I'm on, but the list is silent. I think it is simply that no one has yet said anything. smile On Dec 31, 2013, at 7:53 PM, Pete Nalda lpna...@gmail.com wrote: I seemed to get on ok. Got approved, but haven't seen any mails. Egun On, Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates Louie P

Re: MBA: VO Doesn't Automatically Run From Sleep Mode

2013-12-31 Thread Terje Strømberg
I believe it was, system preferences, save current, uncheck put harddisk to sleep if possible. Take care 1. jan. 2014 kl. 01:07 skrev Eileen Misrahi eileen.misr...@gmail.com: Hello List, I thought I had seen some other threads on this topic, so please excuse its repetition. When I finish

Re: MBA: VO Doesn't Automatically Run From Sleep Mode

2013-12-31 Thread Phil Halton
This has been hashed over and over. its a known but mysterious bug that happens on all OSX, not just the mba. All I do is press command F5 four times quickly and VO comes up immediately - it's never failed. I've given up on finding the cause. If you find it, let us know and we'll all throw you

Re: Time Capsule Backup - VMWare Fusion

2013-12-31 Thread Chris Blouch
As long as your VMWare Fusion is the same or newer than the VMWare virtual machine file that created it you should be able to copy the virtual machine file around just like any other document, albeit a very large one. So if you want to experiment with some new piece of software you can just

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Jessica Moss
There is, I actually was wondering the same thing though. They claim the 1-click buying option for example, is available via the app, but I haven't seen it, which is really upsetting to me, because I use that regularly. I love the amazon app though and am finding that easier to work with now

mactubes videos

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: Ok, the sound will play, but the video won't. I've confirmed the video works fine with youtube. The file does download, but we have no video. I'm trying to burn this dvd for Dad. Also, the sound is fine on the Mac, but not on the Bose DVD player. I'm using Burn to make the file. Help! --

$50 of Roxio Toast

2013-12-31 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: If anyone wants to buy Roxio, enter TOASTSAVE50 in the coupon code on Roxio's site. Not sure when it express. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email

bookmarks again

2013-12-31 Thread jean parker
Hello: Yes I pressed vo space on that thing. I also pressed enter, command plus enter, command option enter, up arrow, down arrow, left and right arrow, tab and various combinations of the above. Please help! Jean -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups

Re: Is Amazon Prime not usable through the Amazon iPhone App

2013-12-31 Thread Cheryl Homiak
First of all, try turning off live regions in voiceover utility web navigation. Secondly, if you do get stuck and can't go beyond the main navigation area on Amazon, use your rotor instead. As for reviews, they are readable but you have to press enter first on see all or one of the stars (I

Re: mactubes videos

2013-12-31 Thread Cheryl Homiak
Have you checked to see if there's an update to MacTubes; I think you have to go on the web and look for it. One time when I had MacTubes problems, there was an update I didn't know about. I do notice with the vrsion of MacTubes I have, it will play but then when I close the window I get told

Importing contacts from ICloud to mac

2013-12-31 Thread Hope Paulos
Hi all. I would like to know how to successfully import my contacts, which are stored on iCloud to my Mac! Can anyone help? Hope Paulos -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Amazon Instant video

2013-12-31 Thread Helena Fehr
Hi all! I'm wondering if anyone knows anything about Amazon Instant Vidio. From what I've lookd up so far, it is a feature of Amazon Prime, but I can't find out how you actually start watching the instant videos, never mind purchasing or renting them. I looked for the Amazon Instant Video app

Re: Importing contacts from ICloud to mac

2013-12-31 Thread Alex Hall
Open System Preferences, go to iCloud, and find the services table. Enable Contacts, and that should be it; next time you open the Contacts app, everything should be there. On Jan 1, 2014, at 12:26 AM, Hope Paulos hope.pau...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. I would like to know how to successfully

Re: windows virtual machine

2013-12-31 Thread Chris Blouch
To add a bit more, VMWare is an app like any other. When it is running a virtual machine it uses up CPU and RAM but once you quit it it takes up only disk space. The disk space, as previously mentioned, is allocated as you use it. So I usually give 60GB to my virtual machine knowing that I'll

Re: mv-dev mailing list

2013-12-31 Thread Sean Murphy
Why don't you post a question. On 01/01/2014, at 12:05 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Same here - I'm on, but the list is silent. I think it is simply that no one has yet said anything. smile On Dec 31, 2013, at 7:53 PM, Pete Nalda lpna...@gmail.com wrote: I seemed to get on ok.