ITunes: boy? am I? embarrassed!

Guys, Man! You all were *not!* kidding! I just realized that the reason ITunes didn't really look different is for some reason, when I ran the update the other day, my ITunes didn't update as I thought it had. I don't know how that happened, but wow! When you all say it's totally different,

Re: Kristeen

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Re: 5/12/16

I don't check the headers of a message so I didn't know that it was from an AOL email address. What matters is is that it's been taken care of. It's gone. Shawn Sent From My White MacBook Facebook Username: Shawn Krasniuk Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs Skype username: bbstheblindrapper Facetime:

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Re: ITunes Sidebar. OK? where is it?

Actually I found the sidebar already enabled and cannot disable it. If you find Playlists, that apparently is the sidebar. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 7:09 PM, Christopher-Mark

Re: bootcamp backup

It's too bad that they don't have a trial version. At least, looking at the web site, it doesn't appear that they do. Please do keep me informed what you find out as far as accessibility/ease of use. I'd be incredibly interested. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training

Re: bootcamp backup

Awesome. Thanks for the info. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: "jeff `greene" To: Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016 10:09 PM

Re: bootcamp backup

Hi Chris, The website is: http://twocanoes.com/products/mac/winclone > On May 19, 2016, at 10:07 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > Do you have a link to the app's homepage? > --- > Christopher Gilland > JAWS Certified, 2016. > Training Instructor. > >

Re: ITunes Sidebar. OK? where is it?

Fair enough. I did see those things you mentioned. I guess I just didn't really think much about it, guilty as charged. Did you see my question about not being able to find the sidebar after enabling it? --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor.

Re: bootcamp backup

Do you have a link to the app's homepage? --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: "jeff `greene" To: Sent: Thursday, May 19, 2016

Re: ITunes Sidebar. OK? where is it?

Plenty of changes. Back and forward buttons added so one can move through the different media types and of course use command + (number). More button gone. Menu bar changed. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it

Re: bootcamp backup

Hi, I did find today on the web Win Cloan. It comes in four versions, and I’d probably only need the basic version. Unknown if it plays nice with VO! I emailed the developer and am still waiting for a response. Jeff > On May 19, 2016, at 9:19 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland

Re: couple of questions re Audio descriptions on NetFlix

Yes to both, and in both cases, it's basically the same. Go to Settings > General > Accessibility, and find/enable "use audio descriptions when available". From there on out, iTunes/Videos will play descriptions for any content you have that includes them. > On May 19, 2016, at 08:56, Donna

Re: bootcamp backup

I, would also kill! to know a sollution for this, as I, too, have been wanting to back up my installation. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: "jeff `greene"

Re: music gear and accessibility was Re: Question about DJay for OSX

Scott, First off, I definitely do use ProTools, yes, and find it extremely accessible! This said, I've played with Logic Pro X, and can simply say this. People clame that it's totally accessible, and works better than ProTools. I'd like to say they're wrong bigtime on this, and oh, believe

Re: Apple quietly toughens rules forcing passcode unlocks of Touch ID devices

Well, this is interesting. I've been wondering why I had to enter my pass code the last couple of Monday mornings. Now I know. Cheers Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 7:54 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello All, > > I am cross-posting the following article from Apple Insider, the URL

Apple quietly toughens rules forcing passcode unlocks of Touch ID devices

Hello All, I am cross-posting the following article from Apple Insider, the URL to which is located at the end of the text. Mark Apple quietly toughens rules forcing passcode unlocks of Touch ID devices By Roger Fingas Thursday, May 19, 2016 Apple has silently added another condition under

ITunes Sidebar. OK? where is it?

So, I enabled the sidebar in ITunes 12.4, obviously, this is on the mac, not Windows, and try as I may, I've looked everywhere. I cannot see any difference at all from a Voiceover standpoint. I've tried within the apps area, and also have tried within the music area both on the my music

Re: Speaking of ITunes...

I'm curious what's changed? I've not noticed much of anything different. --- Christopher Gilland JAWS Certified, 2016. Training Instructor. clgillan...@gmail.com Phone: (704) 256-8010. - Original Message - From: Scott Granados To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent:

Re: 5/12/16

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Re: Focus Blue 40 braille display not working on the Mac computer when using Bluetooth

Braille displays are highly customiseable on the Mac. Have you looked at the table of commands for your braille display? David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +64 21 2288 288 Sent from my iPhone > On 20 May 2016, at 07:08, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote:

Re: iTunes SideBar, Anyone?

It was the first thing I noticed and do indeed like it. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 3:42 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Hello Everyone, I am posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac

iTunes SideBar, Anyone?

Hello Everyone, I am posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries Mailing List. I am so surprised that no one has mentioned the return of the iTunes SideBar in iTunes 12.4. (smile) If you didn't know it, it's back and looks almost like it did in iTunes 11 and earlier. Yep, it's

Re: Podcast client alternative to iTunes for the Mac

Thanks. I went ahead and purchased Downcast since it wasn't very expensive. I like it well enough except for one disappointing thing. The continuous play feature doesn't seem to work, even within a playlist that I created. On Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 10:12:14 AM UTC-5, anders wrote: > >

Re: Focus Blue 40 braille display not working on the Mac computer when using Bluetooth

What kind of changes are you looking for? > On May 19, 2016, at 3:08 PM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > > Hi. > > Are you connection your braille display through the Voice Utility menu? You > can’t connect it directly through the Bluetooth menu. You need to select the >

Re: Focus Blue 40 braille display not working on the Mac computer when using Bluetooth

Hi. Are you connection your braille display through the Voice Utility menu? You can’t connect it directly through the Bluetooth menu. You need to select the Voice Utility, VO F8 and arrow down until you get to braille. I have just connected my Focus 40 Blue to make sure and it works

Re: Speaking of ITunes...

After readint this thread, have just opened Itunes and I like the interface better. I have always hated Itunes on a windows set up and that was one of the reasons why I switched to the Mac! Kawal. > On 19 May 2016, at 16:38, Scott Granados wrote: > > +1, iTunes is fine

Re: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

I wanted to reiterate something here. I’ve had my MBA since Summer 2011. Nearly 5 years and it’s performance feels no different from the day I started it up. This continues to amaze me. Four or five years into my Windows laptop, I was itching for a new one, because it just felt sluggish and

Focus Blue 40 braille display not working on the Mac computer when using Bluetooth

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Re: typing the copyright symbol

Yep it took me a while to make it work. Its not intuitive to hold the key that long. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 11:29 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: Aha! found the problem. I was

Re: Problems updating to the New Software updates

Tim, I imagine one could boot into safe mode and try this. For me, it almost always occurs when I bring up the app store so Apple should not have any trouble replicating this. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Aha! found the problem. I was just pressing and releasing the Option key, not holding it until VO spoke. Thanks, ET, now I see why you think this is cool. :) Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 1:23 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Are you hearing keys when you navigate with

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Are you hearing keys when you navigate with VO and the arrow keys? I tried again, and again, using the g example, I hold the option key until VO speaks "copyright sign". From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were

Re: typing the copyright symbol

That's exactly what I did. I got nothing. Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 12:48 PM, E.T. wrote: > > Using the example of the copyright symbol, navigate to the g key, press > option briefly and release. Press shift and option to hear another special > character. > >

iMazing app

While researching issues the other day, I came across this app and would be interested in hearing from anyone who uses it. Pros and cons, is it worth the cost, etc. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true?

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Using the example of the copyright symbol, navigate to the g key, press option briefly and release. Press shift and option to hear another special character. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On

Re: typing the copyright symbol

What am I missing here? this looks utterly pointless. all I see is the keyboard layout. And pressing a modifier key seems to do nothing. What are you all seeing that I am not? Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 10:00 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Caitlyn, > You may find

Re: typing the copyright symbol

This is what I would call a nice gem; small, unobtrusive but right there when you need it. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 10:04 AM, Caitlyn Furness wrote: Hey, thanks a lot, ET!

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Hey, thanks a lot, ET! this is totally helpful! Cait > On May 19, 2016, at 11:00 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Caitlyn, > You may find this useful. It is VO friendly too. > > > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... >

bootcamp backup

Hi, Ok I decided to back up my bootcamp partition yesterday. And, was told Paragon Bootcamp Backup isn't compatible with OSX 10.11.5. I tried to download a newer version and got something called Paragon Hard Disc Master and it looks like its for IT departments. Anybody know of a good program to

Re: Speaking of ITunes...

+1, iTunes is fine for me on the Mac. Interfaces change and you have to get used to them. Probably makes sense to the sited but there you go. > On May 19, 2016, at 11:20 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > Yes, quite a bit different interface, but that was outlined in the

Nidus Writer

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Re: music gear and accessibility was Re: Question about DJay for OSX

Hi! I sure am. Even though i don’t have the inspiration now but maybe the discussion can make me inspired. /A > On 19 May 2016, at 02:13, Scott Granados wrote: > > So hopefully this is on topic enough that Mark will permit the topic. > > I’m very interested in the music

Re: Speaking of ITunes...

Hi, Yes, quite a bit different interface, but that was outlined in the update info for iTunes in Software Update. These changes to the interface often cause grief for both sighted and non-sighted folks. I can't comment on the iTunes in Windows experience, but the Mac is fine

Re: Speaking of ITunes...

Hi! Its not and i say it again NOT broken on the mac. I think its a bit changed interface but not broken. /A > On 19 May 2016, at 01:08, Christopher-Mark Gilland > wrote: > > No, I'm talking about on the mac. I know it's broken on Windows, apparently. > Even Brian

Re: Problems updating to the New Software updates

Hi, If we could just figure out what process is grabbing VO focus, it may be easier to get Apple to deal with it. Whenever these sorts of loss of focus things happen, it's usually because another process hooked on to VO during app startup. For example, if you have Google Drive installed on

Re: Podcast client alternative to iTunes for the Mac

Hi! There is Downcast for mac and Ios so i use Downcast. It synching feature is very nice so you can subscribe from your Ios device and then it will appeare on your mac. /A > On 19 May 2016, at 00:48, Larry Thacker Jr. > wrote: > > It amazes me that the company that

Re: Problems updating to the New Software updates

Hi! Ok, what i did to make it work was to restart voiceover. But its not ok to have to do this every time when updating from app store. /A > On 18 May 2016, at 23:28, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > I've also found that using the Window Chooser (VO-f2-f2) in the App Store >

Re: Problems updating to the New Software updates

I did the update a couple days ago and still find command tab to work the best as a work around. I sure was hoping this had been fixed. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 8:02 AM, Anders

Re: Problems updating to the New Software updates

Hi! It seems worse now when i tried it after the update. I will test your suggestion though Tim. /A > On 18 May 2016, at 23:28, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > I've also found that using the Window Chooser (VO-f2-f2) in the App Store > instead of cmd-tabbing around also will

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Caitlyn, You may find this useful. It is VO friendly too. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 5/19/2016 5:00 AM, Caitlyn Furness wrote: does

Re: test

Seems to be working now, I’ll see more when others post. Thanks again folks and sorry for the spam to the list. Just trying to get mail to work right here. For what it’s worth, if anyone is interested I have an entirely open source exchange alternative running that supports EAS including

test

So I’m seeing all the posts to this list as empty messages on my i devices. Mac shows up fine. The problem started when I upgraded mail servers so I assume I’ve caused the problem. I’ve just found a release update to SOGo which is how I simulate exchange services and applied it and am

couple of questions re Audio descriptions on NetFlix

Hi all, I've never been one of those people who has to have audio-described content, but I was watching a show last night where it would have been handy. So here are my questions: Is there any way to access audio descriptions with a 3rd-gen Apple TV? If so, how does one do it? If I can't do

Re: typing the copyright symbol

It is annoying. :) Glad I could help, Cait. Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 7:48 AM, Caitlyn Furness > wrote: > > Thanks for this, Donna! I thought I was going bonkers or something! > > Cait > >> On May 19, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Donna Goodin

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Thanks for this, Donna! I thought I was going bonkers or something! Cait > On May 19, 2016, at 8:34 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > It just worked for me as well. I have found that sometimes when I'm entering > certain diacritics, inverted question marks for example, when I

Re: typing the copyright symbol

yes, I did.. Cait > On May 19, 2016, at 8:30 AM, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello, > > Did you hold the option key down and press the letter G? > > Regards, > > Gena >> On 19 May 2016, at 13:00, Caitlyn Furness wrote: >> >> does anyone know

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Cheers, Gina! Cait > On May 19, 2016, at 8:28 AM, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello, > > It works here on my El Capitan system. If its helps I paste it below and you > can paste it into your document. > > > © > > Gena > > >> On 19 May 2016, at 13:00, Caitlyn Furness

Re: typing the copyright symbol

It just worked for me as well. I have found that sometimes when I'm entering certain diacritics, inverted question marks for example, when I type the keystroke, VO doesn't give accurate feedback. But then if I keep typing or move away from that text and come back, it will be read correctly.

Re: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Hi Cris, If you don't carry your laptops around much, you can get a lot more bang for your buck with an iMac desktop. Just might be something to think about. Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 7:13 AM, Cris Ali wrote: > > Thanks Simon, > I am leaning to the 13 inch

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Hello, Did you hold the option key down and press the letter G? Regards, Gena > On 19 May 2016, at 13:00, Caitlyn Furness wrote: > > does anyone know how I can type the copyright symbol on the mac? I am using > an i mac with a full sized keyboard. > > I did look

Re: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Chris, with all this discussion I don’t want you to get the idea the macbook pro is a big boat anchor or anything. The new 13 and 15 inch Macbook Pro retina laptops are very light for what you get. It’s all SSD now so there’s no heavy hard drive and the battery is built in and light. The air

Re: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Simon, That has never worked for me. Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 4:17 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > Just a note on this, mac notebook keyboards do have home and end keys, > > Use the function key and left / right for end and home and function up

Re: typing the copyright symbol

Hello, It works here on my El Capitan system. If its helps I paste it below and you can paste it into your document. © Gena > On 19 May 2016, at 13:00, Caitlyn Furness wrote: > > does anyone know how I can type the copyright symbol on the mac? I am using > an

Re: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

I'd love that too, Simon. But yeah, my guess is you're dreaming. :) Cheers, Donna > On May 19, 2016, at 4:16 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna & Scott, > > Donna I have the same air as you have and yes portability was one of the > leading factors but power was the

RE: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Thanks Simon, I am leaning to the 13 inch macbook pro. I do not care much about weight, since I rarely carry my laptops around, probably two or three times a year at best. Cheers, Cris From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon

typing the copyright symbol

does anyone know how I can type the copyright symbol on the mac? I am using an i mac with a full sized keyboard. I did look this up on the ‘net and it says to type option g, but all vo says is “g” when I try to read what I typed, so I’m not sure it’s doing this properly.. thanks! Caitlyn --

Re: I did it!

Couldn’t you run around me or some other app in parallel which alerts you to your location in near realtime? > On May 18, 2016, at 7:07 PM, Gabe Griffith wrote: > > Hi, > I haven't found a way that is accessible for you to be able to track your > actual location

Re: Consistently degrading lightning cables

Simon, in some cases we take 440V in 3 phase and then break it out or most homes take 220 single phase and break out in to 110 V legs inside the home. I wonder if in areas with the higher voltage if you actually see 880 3 phase? I don’t think it works that way but I’m not sure. Totally off

Re: Consistently degrading lightning cables

Simon, in some cases we take 440V in 3 phase and then break it out or most homes take 220 single phase and break out in to 110 V legs inside the home. I wonder if in areas with the higher voltage if you actually see 880 3 phase? I don’t think it works that way but I’m not sure. Totally off

RE: Consistently degrading lightning cables

Bloody soft americans! Try 240V when your not expecting it. None of that soft 110V stuff, Mind you either way it still makes you open your eyes a bit wider. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of E.T. Sent:

RE: transfering settings from mac to macbook pro

Hi Don, I've never tried migrating my data via wifi but it's a step during the setup of your new mac book. It will ask if you wish to transfer data and you would say yes, If anything I'd use a thunderbolt cable if possible or firewire cable at least. Thunderbolt will be faster and you get

RE: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Hi Donna, Just a note on this, mac notebook keyboards do have home and end keys, Use the function key and left / right for end and home and function up and down for Page up and page down. Simon f From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Hi Donna & Scott, Donna I have the same air as you have and yes portability was one of the leading factors but power was the next hence the reason to upgrade to top specs for 11 inch air. However if they start this year producing air devices with the mobile processors then I will be looking

RE: What shall I get? Any recommendations?

Hi Chris, Welcome to the world of Mac and Apple. Your first statement about wanting a machine that will last you years without becoming obsolete, well that’s any mac book you get really so long as you look after it! I’m using a mid 2013 mac book air which I had custom built with 8 gig ram,

Re: Next Product launch?

Could be WWDC on Monday June 13 orr some time in September alongside the new iPhones etc. > On 18 May 2016, at 20:36, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > > Please could someone tell me when is Apple’s next event to unveil products > please? I’m waiting to hear about the next