Re: Logitech K375S Keyboard

2018-12-29 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
I don't know about that model, but I'm using a K380 multi-device keyboard. I'd guess the two are similar. I currently have it connected to Windows and iOS, and it works well on both. I did have to install the Logitech program to control whether the function key is needed with the top row of

Re: Portable mini keyboard for a visually impaired person.

2018-12-09 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
This will depend on a few factors. I have a folding keyboard from iClever that I like okay. It's aluminum, and is reasonably sturdy. It folds up, with the two outer portions folding over the central one, thus protecting all the keys when not in use. The drawback is that it starts to fold up if

Re: Apple Watch - wake screen and siri

2018-12-09 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
The Series 3 is definitely a worth-while update form a Series 0. Congratulations. Raise to Speak is tricky at best, I've found. The motion seems to be a very deliberate raising of the arm until the Watch is just in front of the mouth, but even that doesn't always work. I find that Hey Siri

Re: Audible question

2018-11-18 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
ent from my iPhone > > On Nov 18, 2018, at 3:26 PM, 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > >> I'm not having that problem, so can't offer any ideas on how to troubleshoot >> it. If you want to remove the app from t

Re: Audible question

2018-11-18 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
I'm not having that problem, so can't offer any ideas on how to troubleshoot it. If you want to remove the app from the Watch, though, that's easily done. Open the Watch app on your iPhone, and find Audible under the "installed on Apple Watch" heading. Double tap Audible, then find the "show on

Re: OT: Quick and Dirty Windows Tutorial

2018-11-11 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
I don't have a tutorial, but I--and others here--can try to answer questions. First, though, which screen reader will you be using? If you left Windows years ago, you might not think that NVDA can work for you, but it can in many cases. I do IT, and use NVDA exclusively. Even Narrator on

Re: time to replace the 2010 MBP

2018-11-11 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
anges. > > -- > Alex Hall > > > > > >> On Nov 10, 2018, at 19:13, Sarai Bucciarelli > <mailto:sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Why do I need an adapter if USB 3 is backwards compatible? >> >> Sarai D Bucciarelli www.

Re: time to replace the 2010 MBP

2018-11-10 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
cciarelli > <http://www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli> > > From: 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Saturday, November 10, 2018 5:42 PM > To: 'Chris Blouch' via MacVisionaries > Subject: Re: time to replace the 2010 MBP > > Anything will work, as USB3 is backward-

Re: time to replace the 2010 MBP

2018-11-10 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Anything will work, as USB3 is backward-comptabile with the USB2 on your old Mac. I'd definitely get a USB3 storage device, even though it's more expensive, because it will be a lot faster. As to the question of connection types, that's what adapters are for. Grab a USBC adapter or three, or a

Re: texting with my iPhone

2018-09-29 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
That still happens in iOS. My guess is that you're getting multiple notifications, and they are being grouped together. Double tapping this group expands it, letting you see each message notification, but not taking you to Messages. If you have a single message, tapping it will do what you

Re: XS speakers vs the eight generation's

2018-09-14 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Volume wasn't mentioned, as far as I recall. The quality of sound was said to be better, with no specifics given. The focus was on the stereo separation; Apple claims that stereo sounds much better in the XS, with both hardware and AI helping to improve the experience. I'm looking forward to

Re: Voiceover Rotor to adjust speed and language

2018-09-12 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Simply add the shift key. Apple made the old verbosity rotor keystrokes into a quick-access navigation rotor, and moved the verbosity settings to the old keystrokes with the shift key added on. Thus, you want vo-shift-cmd-arrows, not just vo-cmd-arrows. -- Alex Hall > On Sep 12, 2018, at

Re: Astreos: GMT location bug

2018-08-15 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
My main complaint right now is with bluetooth headphones. Because the app needs microphone access, opening it forces VoiceOver to a much lower quality than normal, especially over non-Apple bluetooth headphones. I'm using Aftershokz, and get phone-quality audio with the app open. Of course, I

Re: Absolutely at my wit's end with web browser busy nonsense

2018-08-15 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Christine, you may have said earlier, so forgive the repeat. What's the status of your hard drive? Specifically, how full is it? If you open Activity Monitor, how much ram is in use? In Activity Monitor, interact with the toolbar, then with the tab view radio group. Choose the memory tab, stop

Re: Absolutely at my wit's end with web browser busy nonsense

2018-08-14 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Have you tried on a different account? If you go to System Preferences and make a new user account, then log into it, does the problem persist? -- Alex Hall > On Aug 14, 2018, at 01:18, 'Marshall Scott' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Try navigating up from the bottom of the page or

Re: Booting From Another Startup Disk

2018-08-13 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
This is correct, but to answer the other part of the question: no, no speech here. It's too early, and the Mac has no disk from which to run any kind of speech. At least, that's how I think of it, though I'm sure Apple could fix this if they really wanted to. Don't forget you can select this in

Re: Navigating message components in Apple Mail

2018-08-13 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
after all these years of using the Mac, I > shouldn’t have made that type of mistake. > > Best regards and thanks again, > > Mike > > > >> On 11.08.2018, at 14:44, 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wr

Re: Introducing Astreos: universal access to the cosmos

2018-08-12 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Email sent. This is a fascinating project and is one I'm incredibly excited about. Thanks for letting us know, and keep us updated on the progress! -- Alex Hall > On Aug 12, 2018, at 15:15, Yuma Decaux wrote: > > Hi Everyone, > > A quick introduction of myself. > > I am a blind software

Re: using interval timer during work-outs?

2018-08-12 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
The default timer app can't do intervals, as it requires manual shutoff and resetting. However, a quick web search showed me apps that *are* designed for interval timing. I don't know about their accessibility, but they do exist. -- Alex Hall > On Aug 12, 2018, at 06:27, Simon Fogarty

Re: Navigating message components in Apple Mail

2018-08-11 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
That's odd, because shift-tab works here. It worked on High Sierra, and it still works on the Mojave betas. It's the only method I use, actually. Even if that isn't working for some reason, VO commands should. Here, I can stop interacting with my message body, then vo-left and get to the

Re: Accessibility of Google calendars on iPhones?

2018-07-30 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
I discovered recently that Google lets you create a Google account, but not a Gmail address if you'd rather use another one. I was helping a client sign up with Google, and we were able to use the client's iCloud email to sign up. The password was different from iCloud, of course, but the email

Re: Accessible fitness watch that works seamlessly with the iPhone?

2018-07-30 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Your next decision is... Which one? The Series 2 is good, the Series 3 is better and has the option of a cellular connection, and the Series 4 should arrive this fall sometime. If you can wait, I'd suggest holding out for the next generation. If you love it, great, you have the latest. If

Re: Accessible fitness watch that works seamlessly with the iPhone?

2018-07-29 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Apple Watch is probably your best bet for iOS compatibility and accessibility. It runs VoiceOver natively, so you can check your fitness progress, handle notifications, change settings, and run apps right on the device. It also syncs to iOS, letting you use the Activity app on your phone to

Re: macbook with touchbar vs macbook pro with touchbar

2018-07-15 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
old components. > I’m not planning on running Windows. > > Sarai D Bucciarelli www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli > <http://www.linkedin.com/in/SaraiDBucciarelli> > > From: 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Sunday, July 15, 2018 12:28 PM > To: 'Chris

Re: macbook with touchbar vs macbook pro with touchbar

2018-07-15 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Only the Pro has the Touch Bar as of right now. There are 13- and 15-inch variants of the Pro, though, and a somewhat less powerful Pro with no Touch Bar and two less USB ports. As to the Touch Bar itself, it’s usable. A few things can be nice, like an actual volume slider instead of the

Re: Where to get the book on using Pages with VoiceOver?

2018-07-11 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
t; Hope this helps. > > Janet >> On Jul 8, 2018, at 8:56 AM, 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hello all, >> Someone on Twitter is asking me about using Pages with VO. This isn't >> something I do often, so I'm not the best to ask. Someon

Re: audio hijack templates?

2018-07-09 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Hank, Have you changed the application? I’ve not tried this myself, but you should be able to open a VOIP recording template, then modify it. Find the block that records Skype, or whatever app is default, and change it to FaceTime. I don’t know if the application block is one you vo-space on or

Where to get the book on using Pages with VoiceOver?

2018-07-08 Thread 'Alex Hall' via MacVisionaries
Hello all, Someone on Twitter is asking me about using Pages with VO. This isn't something I do often, so I'm not the best to ask. Someone on this list has a book on this topic, though. Where can that book be obtained? I want to give this person the link. Thanks. Sent from my iPhone -- The