Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
I, too bought the book, and was very very proud to do so! Chris. - Original Message - From: Basioli George To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 10:06 AM Subject: Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Scott Davert
Also, for those who want a free resource, which isn't quite as comprehensive on pages, you may wish to check out: https://itunes.apple.com/us/book/mastering-macintosh-voiceover/id899197795?mt=11 It's certainly not as extensive as this book, but it should get you started. Scott On 2/29/16,

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
thank you ann and i am buying your book. is there any directions how to do this in contacts i have tried with no success. thanks so much and hope you could tell me how to do this in contacts. thanks again george > On Feb 29, 2016, at 6:41 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > >

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Why do you think I don't do audio tutorials anymore for people free of charge? When I did, no one ever was greatful, and so I quit. I still record tutorials, and I still offer one on one training, but I absolutely refuse to do it any longer for free under any circumstances. If people want

Re: mars edit and nonwordpress domains

2016-02-29 Thread Nicolai Svendsen
Hi, Naturally, the answer is yes. All you do is choose “I already have a blog” from the MarsEdit quick start, then enter in the URL. Once it has detected your blog settings, it prompts you to enter username and password. After that, you’re ready. Nicolai > On Feb 29, 2016, at 9:55 AM, Caitlyn

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Also, when you pay for the book, you are getting three different formats, all for the purchase price. Way worth it. Caitlyn > On Feb 29, 2016, at 2:10 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Remember guys and girls, > > Anne will be getting the writers cut and jonathan the

mars edit and nonwordpress domains

2016-02-29 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Hi, Can you use mars edit if you have a blog on your own domain? If so, how do you do this? Rather, how do you set it up? Thanks, Caitlyn -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Nobody is forcing anybody to pay. If you want knowledge, just ask on this and other mac related lists and people will help you. On the other hand, there is no free lunch and people with experience and knowledge should be compensated for their time and experience. that’s life. Caitlyn > On

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Scott Davert
If you don't want to pay for it, and you feel so strongly that it should be free, why not go out there and do all of the work yourself for free and publish your own independent guide that is better for no charge? $35 is quite affordable, when you consider a comprehensive tutorial on, say, JAWS for

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Donna Goodin
And let's not forget, folks. Anne is one of the most knowledgeable Mac users on this list, and for years she has generously shared her expertise with us for free. She has been a huge help to me over the years, and personally, I'm glad to see her getting some compensation for her knowledge.

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello George, The book covers using the envelope templates in Pages, which are fine for one envelope, but I’d recommend printing envelopes or labels from Contacts if you need to print more than a couple at a time. Cheers, Anne > On 29 Feb 2016, at 14:10, Basioli George

Re: Walking directions in the United States

2016-02-29 Thread Feliciano Godoy
BlindSquare plus Google maps is great. Regards, Feliciano For tech tips and updates, LIKE ..facebook.com/theblindman12v Follow www.twitter.com/theblindman12v > On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:19 AM, Basioli George wrote: > > ben, > > since you have both blind square and navigon

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I have no problems and issues with this either. I don’t do text or word processing on the mac since the lack of braille support is driving me nuts so i stick to linux when i have to write something. /A > On 29 Feb 2016, at 08:10, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Remember guys

Re: textedit word count apple script?

2016-02-29 Thread Matthew Dierckens
Thanks Alex, it works like a charm. God bless. Matthew Dierckens Certified Assistive Technology Specialist Macintosh, IOS and Windows Trainer Canadian Phone: 519-962-9140 U.S. phone: 573-401-1018 Personal Email: matt.dierck...@me.com > On Feb 25, 2016, at 20:37, Alex Hall

Re: skype recorder

2016-02-29 Thread Carter Temm
Hi, Audio hijack 2 is not really that bad to setup. Hijack 3 has the block library, but 2 just has a selection list. I also believe hijack 2 has a skype session by default providing you have skype already installed. thanks On 2/29/16, Christopher-Mark Gilland wrote: >

Re: VMware Fusion

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
scott, could you please write ;me off list. i need to talk to you thanks george > On Feb 29, 2016, at 5:17 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > VM fusion is being developed just off shore I believe. Things are in flux do > to the Dell deal in the works. > >> On Feb 26, 2016,

Re: Walking directions in the United States

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
ben, since you have both blind square and navigon use them together start blind square and make your trip with useing your current location as the start, and your appointment place as the distination. then when you tell b s the next move it will ask you what app it will see on your device and

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Well, yeah... if you're using a beta, then God only knows. Betas can be promed to have issues like this. I assure you that on 10.11.3 this issue is not occurring, at least not on any of my 3 mac systems that I've obtained over the years, it's not. Chris. - Original Message -

Re: Walking directions in the United States

2016-02-29 Thread Donna Goodin
I'm no expert in this area, but I love Blind Square. I live in a pretty rural area and have been very pleasantly surprised by how good the information is that I get from BlindSquare. Cheers and good luck, Donna > On Feb 29, 2016, at 7:14 AM, Scott Granados wrote: > > Ben,

Re: VMware Fusion

2016-02-29 Thread Scott Granados
VM fusion is being developed just off shore I believe. Things are in flux do to the Dell deal in the works. > On Feb 26, 2016, at 6:28 PM, E.T. wrote: > > If the VMware Fusion product is no longer being developed, then there is a > chance the current version may

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Most apps are gonna need to support interacting to some degree of level. It's just how the mac works. When you say going to the top and bottom of messages, be more specific. Are you asking a way to go to the top of the message list, the top of a message you're composing, replying to, or

Re: Walking directions in the United States

2016-02-29 Thread Scott Granados
Ben, Sendero has a product that’s not bad that’s like $70 yearly or something in that range. They also have a free around me app. The included Apple Maps app is very usable and regardless of any app, congrats on the interview and I’m pulling for you to get the gig. > On Feb 28, 2016, at 9:09

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
I don't think TB's accessible on the mac side of things. At least, I know Firefox isn't, and last I checked, they didn't really care to make it such either. I've pretty much given up on Mizilla from an OSX standpoint. Accessible it now is? Ehh, I'll believe it when I see it. Chris. -

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Scott Granados
I’m sorry, if you can’t spend $35 then you shouldn’t be spending your m only on computers and non essentials. Otherwise if you don’t like it don’t buy it else nobody cares. Personally, $35 seems more than reasonable to me especially when you consider how much in return you can get from the

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Aa, gotcha. Chris. - Original Message - From: "Sabahattin Gucukoglu" To: "'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries" Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 9:47 PM Subject: Re: alternative email programs on the mac? Apple provides a copy of

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
jonathen do you know if this wonderful book addresses trying to enter and print envelopes? i did not see this in the list of things covered on your web site. i need to beable to do this eather a single envelope and or a mailing list of envelopes. thanks > On Feb 28, 2016, at 17:03 PM,

Re: Walking directions in the United States

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Ben, Why not use Navigon? Do you not have it? I thought you did, back in the days. Chris. - Original Message - From: "ben J. Bloomgren" To: "'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries" Sent: Sunday, February 28, 2016 9:09 PM

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
I agree with John 1 billion! percent! Honestly, you all need to be greatful, as frankly, $35 is actually quite reasonable, when you consider what all Pages can do! I'm not gonna comment any more on this. I'll stand to support this until the end. Chris. - Original Message - From:

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Donna Goodin
That's not the point. The point is that they put a lot of hard work into creating the book, and they deserve to be paid for it. Few of us would be very happy if we went to our job one day and at the end of the day we were told that we were providing a beneficial service, so we wouldn't get

Re: skype recorder

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Audio hijack can record Skype, but it's a pain in the kneck to set up, in my not so humble opinion. Chris. - Original Message - From: To: Sent: Monday, February 29, 2016 12:48 AM Subject: Re: skype recorder One that I recommend

Re: skype recorder

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Are you sure you got the correct thing? The fake that I saw was the same way. None a the buttons were labeled, and when my mom who's sighted tried to figure it out, nothing at all happened when she clicked any of the icons. Chris. - Original Message - From: "Vaughn Brown"

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread CHUCK REICHEL
Ahoy list! If you can't save up $35.00 may be you shouldn't be using a mac! This "socialist" attitude of everything should be free is "OFF" and time is money so buy the thing and save time! :) If you never had to meet the "mortgage" or the "electric bill", I could see where you would bee

Re: skype recorder

2016-02-29 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Be really really really really really careful with this! There is a dev on the Apple Mac Store who made a product called Skype Call Recorder which is about $10. This is *NOT!* all caps, *not!* the app you want. That guy is a scammer, who has tried making an app with the same title to luer

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
i do not see sited persons gripeing when they pay for those 800 page books on how to use all this mac and windows stuff. stop the winning because you have a disibility and get on with your lifes > On Feb 29, 2016, at 4:36 AM, Alex Hall wrote: > > Just a thought: if you all

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
well i seem to remember having to buy all my text books in college. so, why can not ann make money on her eduicational material? so in your comment all knoledge is not free get a life > On Feb 28, 2016, at 23:21 PM, Jason Shaw wrote: > > There is so much value in the

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Basioli George
you got that wrong it is sanders who is promossing to give everything for free > On Feb 28, 2016, at 19:50 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Cross your fingers and hope Donald Trump wins the election, then maybe he > will make everything and even the air you breathe free. > >

Re: Making MP3 files into some kind of audio book?

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I have it but never got in to it. Maybe i should try to build an mp3 book with it again. /A > On 29 Feb 2016, at 00:02, E.T. wrote: > > It should work out if you do not mind the job of building each book the way > you want it. No gotchas in this app. I did not

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Not sure about that Mate! When i last tried Alpine a year ago it could fetch and send mails with no problem. But i guess it does not support pop3 so you have to go the imap root. /A > On 28 Feb 2016, at 21:17, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > What do you mean

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Mutt is not that easy to set up from what i have experienced. However if one could get a the busy thing go away i would prefer mac mail. I don’t have these problem even if my mac is old so i am wondering if there is something going on somewhere in the system? /A > On 28 Feb 2016, at 20:56,

Re: It's finally here, a comprehensive guide to Pages on the Mac with VoiceOver

2016-02-29 Thread Alex Hall
Just a thought: if you all feel so passionately that an author shouldn't be paid for her work, why not use the resources there are--including buying that book--and become experts yourselves? Then you can freely share all the knowledge you like. > On Feb 29, 2016, at 02:21, Jason Shaw

Documentation of VO Voices

2016-02-29 Thread Bill Gallik
All, Can anyone advise me as to whether or not there is any documentation explaining what is the scope of any Voice Over category (i.e., Status is obvious but others are not quite). Some time ago I posted to the list concerning a problem with unspoken “T” when composing an e-mail message. A

Re: alternative email programs on the mac?

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I use the beta of osX so maybe this is new. But when ever i find a text field or button i don’t get any announcements. Even if speech verbosity is set to medium. /A > On 28 Feb 2016, at 20:54, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > Andrers wrote: > > If Voiceover

Amazon drives me nuts on Iphone and on Mac.

2016-02-29 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I try to add an order on amazon.co.uk which isn’t the easiest to do. On the Iphone app when i proceed to checkout and select my delivery adress and double tap the button deliver to this adress, nothing is happening. So i tried to use the amazon website on my mac but that was more painfull.

Re: Trillian 3.4 has been released

2016-02-29 Thread Krister Ekstrom
I have Go for facebook, but the thing is that sighted can use Trillian as a facebook client in its own right and the interface is much nicer than say Go or Menutab and the modifications necessary for us to be able to use that interface that Trillian has, are quite small, i believe so i don’t

Re: Trillian 3.4 has been released

2016-02-29 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi. No, it's just a simple contact list that Trillian has. Personally I don't Think they need to change this approach. I like having a simple contact list like in other apps like Adium or Miranda for windows rather than it being a web interface. If you like the web approach, have you tried

Re: Trillian 3.4 has been released

2016-02-29 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Can you use this version as a real facebook client? That is, can you accessibly like, comment and so on to a post? If not, it’s thanks but no thanks for me. This deal breaker has been around eversince the first trillian version for the mac i layed hands on. You should be able to read, comment

Re: Facebook's new reactions

2016-02-29 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi, The reactions work in that you can actually add them to a post accessibly but there seems to be no way of seeing what those emoji actually are, so if someone reacts on a post that you follow or have made yourself, it doesn’t look as if you can see what they’ve actually done. /Krister > 29

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