Re: new skype interface

2017-12-04 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! There is a bit of to much interacting with stuff on mac but i guess this is the way things works. Windows 10 is something i would like to try especially now when you can install it for your self. /A > 4 dec. 2017 kl. 02:11 skrev lenron brown : > > I am more in the

A few questions about using braille displays to browse the web

2017-12-04 Thread Des Delgadillo
Hi all, Please forgive me for the basic question, but up until now I’ve only been using my braille display with my iPhone and very occasionally to proof word docs on my Mac. I’m wanting to use it more for browsing the web, maybe even using it as a bluetooth remote of sorts when I’m too lazy to

Re: OMG! Texting is 25 years old - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread sandi sørensen
I am not surprised, why say it , if you can type it? I remember when i lived in Copenhagen, it took me 11 seconds to order my fav pizza. Sandie. Sent from my iPad > On 4 Dec 2017, at 17.05, Georgina Joyce wrote: > > Hello all, > > Just one of the advantages that the

RE: used I phone x

2017-12-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
I’ve got a month old used one if someone has 2200 nz dollars to pay me for it. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of myguidedo...@gmail.com Sent: Tuesday, 5 December 2017 4:03 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: used I phone x

RE: New IPhone X and Setup.

2017-12-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yes Robin, Why is that so difficult to understand? I also setup my own mac computers infact I setup iMacs at twork for the team I work with, And yes totally blind From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Sent: Tuesday, 5 December 2017

Re: upgrade/activation of iPhone X one of the worst I've ever had

2017-12-04 Thread lenron brown
I keep my phone at 5 minutes as well. I always have 30 seconds was way to fast. On 12/4/17, Simon Fogarty wrote: > Hi Donna, > > I'm not that trusting, > I close mine either straight after using it or have the auto lock set to 1 > minute, > > But that's only because I don't

RE: upgrade/activation of iPhone X one of the worst I've ever had

2017-12-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Donna, I'm not that trusting, I close mine either straight after using it or have the auto lock set to 1 minute, But that's only because I don't trust those around me while around work or out, -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

Re: new group, braille display users

2017-12-04 Thread Michelle's Home Emails
Hi folks Sorry sent email to wrong person. Apolagies. Michelle Sent from Michelle's iPhone > On 3 Dec 2017, at 12:59 pm, Kliphton Miller wrote: > > Hello, 1st let me start by saying I have been granted permission to post > this. I got myself a new focus 40 blue

RE: used I phone x

2017-12-04 Thread myguidedogis
Well, if requests are being made for a used iPhone x, I’d like a brand new one if someone is willing to give it to me. From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of mobenga coco Sent: December 4, 2017 3:39 PM To: MacVisionaries

used i phone x

2017-12-04 Thread mobenga coco
hi gays i want to get a used i phone x thnx -- 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 list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or

My Macbook and Image Graphic Image problem now resolved

2017-12-04 Thread Andy
Hi guys. Just to let all you folks , who reached out to help me with my recent Graphic Image problem, that the problem has now been resolved. So this is just a big thank you from Scotland, from a very grateful list member. Very best wishes. Andy. >From Scotland with Love. -- The following

podcast on installing windows with bootcamp accessibly

2017-12-04 Thread Aleeha Dudley
Hey all, I know there was a question a while back about this. Here’s a podcast that shows you how to install Windows 10 with Bootcamp. without sighted assistance. The URL is: https://iaccessibility.net/iacast-democast-14-installing-windows-on-a-mac-accessibly-with-bootcamp/ I hope this helps

Re: Imac and Macbook Pro problem

2017-12-04 Thread Andy
Hi Tim. It doesn't make sense but I'll try it. CMD is, however, pressing the delete key when I hear the announcement??? Is this what you mean??? Andy. So when I get the image and the audio announcement I simply do this: - Original Message - From: Tim Kilburn To:

Re: New IPhone X and Setup.

2017-12-04 Thread Eileen Scrivani
Yes, I’m totally blind. Voice Over turned on immediately as soon as I did the rapid triple press on the side button. And then the Apple technician’s assistance since I called their Accessibility line, was able to see the screen on the 10 because I did screen sharing on the IPhone 6.

Re: Imac and Macbook Pro problem

2017-12-04 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi Andy, It sounds to me like there is a mostly empty Desktop, with one Screen Shot file located on the Desktop. The mountain range is immaterial to this, other than it being a nice scene for your wife or other sighted person to view. The reason it just goes ding ding when you attempt to

Re: New IPhone X and Setup.

2017-12-04 Thread Robin
Wow! Independent SetUp of Apple's iPhoneX By TotallyBlind with ONLY PhoneAssistance Right??? or Are you LowVision? Congratulations!! On YourPurchase of Apple's iPhoneX Enjoy YourSelf & Your iPhoneX At 06:23 PM 12/3/2017, you wrote: Hi All, I got my IPhone X this past Thursday and decided to

Re: New IPhone X and Setup.

2017-12-04 Thread Eileen Scrivani
Hi Donna, Thanks for the pointers. I will give it a try later today after I get a few things taken care of around the house. When I did the set up yesterday, and the screen for face recognition came up I did try holding my arm out at around face level, but it didn’t seem to see my face. So for

Re: Imac and Macbook Pro problem

2017-12-04 Thread Andy
Hi Tim and John. Thanks for your advice. Putting the password question to one side for a moment, as it's not really all that of an inconvenience, to have to sign into my computer on boot-up. Concerning the mountain range desktop background, this does make sence to me, as I upgraded both

Re: OMG! Texting is 25 years old - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello all, Just one of the advantages that the disabled community have contributed to society. http://sound-advice.ie/deaf-phone-internet-sms-text/ Gena Braille is a reading and writing language that all blind people should learn to use. Michael Hingson 2011. > On 4 Dec 2017, at 06:39, M.

Re: Info about youtube downloader

2017-12-04 Thread Devin Prater
Youtube-dl, from Home-brew, is accessible through the terminal. Besides that, there isn’t much of an option. Devin Prater Assistive Technology Instructor in Training JAWS, Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Powerpoint certified by World Services for the Blind > On Dec 4, 2017, at 8:13 AM,

Re: Imac and Macbook Pro problem

2017-12-04 Thread Phil Halton
Just as an aside, the “Be My Eyes“ application for the iPhone is very useful in situations where you need sighted assistance. I use it regularly to have someone read the error messages on my furnace and any other difficult visual situation I run into. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did. Sent

Info about youtube downloader

2017-12-04 Thread Sauro Cesaretti
hello all, I'd like to ask you fi you know any application to download video/audio from youtube. An alternative of downie that is accessible as well. I heard also about chrome or safari extensions that allows to do the task. Do you know anything about that? Are they accessible? Thanks a lot in

Re: I went to buy an iPhone X. T-Mobile told me it wasn't worth it - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread Raymond Foret Jr
I had to laugh when I read this. honestly? my iPhone x is faster and more reliable than any other would have been. And further more, what can one expect of a company who’s signal I cannot get at my parents’ place what so ever without carrying around a huge two piece antenna thingie?

Re: upgrade/activation of iPhone X one of the worst I've ever had

2017-12-04 Thread Donna Goodin
Hey Simon, You're probably right, only time will tell, I suppose. cheers, Donna > On Dec 4, 2017, at 12:20 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I'm pretty sure that you'll get comfortable with the way the x works, > > I can't say I’m missing the home button now

Re: upgrade/activation of iPhone X one of the worst I've ever had

2017-12-04 Thread Donna Goodin
Hi Simon, Yeah, I actually changed mine to every five minutes. That's where I've always had it set. That way, if you put your phone down to talk to someone, get a cup of coffee, etc. you don't have to unlock it again. Cheers, Donna > On Dec 3, 2017, at 11:46 PM, Simon Fogarty

Re: Helps from iPhone X users, weird unexitable unlock screen

2017-12-04 Thread Donna Goodin
Thanks, Simon. I wasn't getting the start over screen unless I force shut down the phone. but all is well, now. Thanks for the tip. Cheers, Donna > On Dec 3, 2017, at 11:35 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I'm interested you get a *** > I don't remember

Using Ms office 2016 in my mac

2017-12-04 Thread Ramy Moustafa
Hello all: don't know if this the right decision or not, but I decided to use the Ms Office 2016 on mac or windows to write down and finish my PHD research. - Is tehere any good book or podcast that explain the app from a voice over prospective? I have many reasons which push me to take this

Re: Making table of contents, and splitting to sections?

2017-12-04 Thread Ramy Moustafa
Hi Anne: Thanks so much for your reply I found those information in your BOok Very helpful Thanks again On 12/1/17, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Ramy, > > If I understand you correctly, you should be able to do what you want in > Pages. It’s explained in my book in the

Re: I went to buy an iPhone X. T-Mobile told me it wasn't worth it - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread lenron brown
I am happy to be able to get on well with IOS and android. After I am done with my 7plus who knows where I will go. Last couple of years I needed an IPhone, but I have no brand bias. On 12/4/17, Simon Fogarty wrote: > Hi Mark, > > Again a great article. > > Yeah it's an

RE: OMG! Texting is 25 years old - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
Yeah heard this tonight, I wonder what would have been replied to if it was possible. May be, "New Phone, who Dis?" -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Monday, 4 December 2017 7:39 PM To:

RE: I went to buy an iPhone X. T-Mobile told me it wasn't worth it - CNET

2017-12-04 Thread Simon Fogarty
Hi Mark, Again a great article. Yeah it's an interesting question the selling mobile devices, with that platform etc. I've just had an email from a fellow blind person here in NZ who has just purchased 2 iPhone 8 devices one for him and one for his wife who isn't blind He's asking whether