Re: Wishing for a Simple WalkieTalkie App for iOS

2023-07-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mark, There used to be a version of the Walkie Talkie app for iPhone. I have used it and it worked quite well. However, that was several years ago, so I don’t know if it’s still available. But try searching in the App Store with Walkie Talkie. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 11, 2023, at 12:33

Re: Chat GPT, Anyone?

2023-07-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mark, I have both the Chat GPT and the Call Annie apps on my phone. I can’t say I’ve found either to be amazing, but I’m not really in need of an AI friend—Call Annie—and so far I don’t feel like I have a ton of uses for Chat GPT. My advice would be to play around with it and see what you

Re: Anyone using Hot Corners on Mac?

2023-07-06 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ays of finding one is then, jumping to the top left and then look in > there, but that wasn’t always the case. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jul 6, 2023, at 8:46 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I just lea

Anyone using Hot Corners on Mac?

2023-07-06 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I just learned about Hot corners this morning. Is anyone using them? Seems like an interesting concept, but from what I can tell, at least for VO users, they seem like more of a nuisance than anything. Is this assessment correct? Cheers, Donna -- The following information is

Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

2023-07-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Glad it was all helpful, Mark. Enjoy! Donna > On Jul 5, 2023, at 8:10 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > What a wonderful Tip, Donna. > > I will definitely use this feature. > > Thank you, > > Mark > > -----Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVis

Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

2023-07-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
brief. You might want to turn VoiceOver’s volume up as > the descriptions can go over the trainer’s voice. > > Best, > Janet > > > > Some >> On Jul 5, 2023, at 8:54 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Mark, >> >>

Re: A Big Hello and General Personal Apple-Related Updates from Mark

2023-07-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Mark, Here’s what I do. First, choose the kind of workout you want, HIT, strength, core, cycling, rowing, etc. I use my iPad, and on the top of the screen you can select a workout category. Alternatively, there are a bunch of workouts listed below that, so if you want you can just scroll

Re: Need recommendations for best Time Machine drive solution. SSD vs conventional and brand recommendations for either

2023-07-02 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I have a Seagate Drive, and have never had any trouble with it. Donna > On Jul 2, 2023, at 12:30 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote: > > Guys, > > You may see this note on several lists. My wife has a Western digital > mechanical drive she uses for Time Machine. The last time she fired it up, > we had

Re: Video journaling apps for iPhone?

2023-06-29 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
some! I like it because I > can use it on the Mac iPhone, etc. I’m kind of curious to see what Apple does > with their journal app so I’m a little hesitant in recommending anything. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 29, 2023, at 11:18 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisio

Video journaling apps for iPhone?

2023-06-29 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Have any of you used a video journaling app? If yes, is there one that is accessible for IOS? TIA, Donna -- 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

Re: Does anyone use multiple VO languages on a Mac

2023-06-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Kevin, Cool that you’re learning Portuguese. I’ve always wanted to learn it. I have English, Spanish and Italian on my Mac. I have never noticed focus issues when switching between them. However, I don’t use activities to switch. I just switch in VO settings, (CMD, Option, CTRL, Shift

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
s to read fine. > > hope this helps! :) Have a great day! > > Cheers! > > Cara > > >> On Jun 25, 2023, at 8:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Michael, >> >> For some reason, my original reply t

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
designers who create these sorts of controls. > >> On Jun 26, 2023, at 8:04 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> No. You have to use a PC to view it. But I’ve seen this more than once - >> enough

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
bie Allen wrote: > > I wonder if it’s a graphical table rather than a plain html one? I was > curious so I tried reader mode, it didn’t even see the table. Regular tables > work just fine though. > >> On Jun 25, 2023, at 07:39, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
n 25, 2023, at 12:19, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Interesting. > I'll try it using chrome on my Mac and see what happens. > > - Brad - > > On Jun 25, 2023, at 10:27, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Brad, > > That’s exactly what ha

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
well. > When I navigate to the table, VoiceOver announces “grid, empty table”. > I am unable to interact, or navigate because apparently, VoiceOver finds no > content in the table. > Obviously, the web designers have done something very strange. > > - Brad - > > > >

Re: Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
and I could not read that table > either. > >> On Jun 25, 2023, at 10:39 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Hi Michael, >> >> For some reason, my original reply to Michael was

Unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Michael, For some reason, my original reply to Michael was sent via a different address. Here it is again. Here’s an example of a page where I can’t read the table. You have to scroll down a lot, but eventually, you get to a grid, which I presume contains a list of shows on Hulu. I

Re: Since upgrade to Ventura, unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
gt; On Jun 24, 2023, at 06:27, Brad Snyder wrote: >>> >>> I've been using Ventura on two different machines since October, and have >>> not noticed any issue with tables in safari webpages. The behavior seems >>> consistent with previous versions of safari and

Since upgrade to Ventura, unable to read tables in Safari

2023-06-24 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Subject says it all. Since upgrading to Ventura, I find that very often I am unable to read the content of tables in Safari. Is there some trick to this that I don’t know about? If not, that is a huge miss by Apple. There are lots of websites that use tables. If there is, I’d

How do I adjust the volume of individual HomePods in a group?

2023-06-20 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I have HomePods throughout the house, and generally play music to the whole house. But I would like different volumes in different rooms. How do I adjust HomePod volume individually. I stumbled onto it once, so I’m pretty sure it’s possible, but I haven’t been able to figure out how to

Re: Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 15, 2023, at 5:09 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Yeah, mine have my name, as the sender and receiver, and just contain the >> original message. Just FYI, you can turn off the follow-up

Re: Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thanks! I found it after I saw Brad’s response. Cheers, Donna > On Jun 15, 2023, at 12:15 PM, Hai Nguyen Ly wrote: > > Try unchecking the Follow up suggestions checkbox in Mail preferences/General > to resolve this issue. > > Hai > >> On Jun 15, 2023, at 1

Re: Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
hen I get those sometimes, It will have my name on them, and “followup” in > the subject line, but contain nothing more than the original e-mail in the > message body. > >> On Jun 15, 2023, at 11:36 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Interesti

Re: Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
p feature, and it is a bug. > If you open the email, and look above the message header, you will see a > banner that tells you this is a message that should be followed up. > > - Brad - > > On Jun 15, 2023, at 09:57, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hmm. No, I

Re: Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
; On Jun 15, 2023, at 10:48 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi again, all, >> >> Ever since upgrading to Ventura, I am finding that emails I have sent appear >> in my Inbox several days later, as though they had been sent to me. It >

Another Ventura question, emails I have sent appearing in my Inbox?

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi again, all, Ever since upgrading to Ventura, I am finding that emails I have sent appear in my Inbox several days later, as though they had been sent to me. It doesn’t happen with all messages, and so far, I haven’t been able to identify a pattern. Anyone know what’s going on here? TIA,

Voiceover volume again

2023-06-15 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I updated to Ventura a couple of weeks ago. Within the last 24 hours, I’ve noticed my VoiceOver volume on my Mac jumping up and down, for no apparent reason. Is this a bug in Ventura? Other explanations? Thanks for any help. Cheers, Donna -- The following information is important

Why when I create a scene to turn on TV at night does it try to force me to add audio?

2023-06-13 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Sorry for all the messages, hopefully this is my last one. I am trying to create a scene in Homekit that turns on lamps, and plays the Apple TV. When I create the scene, it automatically adds Media, Add Audio. It will not let me save the scene without adding audio and my two audio

Shortcuts on iPhone unable to access app

2023-06-13 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I have a shortcut that I use to play a radio station using the Receiver app. But when I try to run it, I get the message, “Sorry, shortcuts can’t access Receiver. You can change this in Shortcuts Privacy settings.” I have looked in Settings, and in Shortcuts, but see no option to

Re: Experience using passkeys?

2023-06-13 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> different devices if you wish, all connected to the same account. On Apple > devices, they’re available via iCloud keychain. Unfortunately, Google Chrome > doesn’t use Keychain, as far as I’m aware, so you would probably be best > advised to create a separate passkey for it. >

Experience using passkeys?

2023-06-13 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Anyone using passkeys yet? If yes, how is it going? My concern about switching to them is that sometimes I access sites from my Mac, and other times from my PC. On the PC I use Chrome, and on the Mac I use Safari, so I’m concerned about ending up in a situation where I don’t have

Re: Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

2023-06-06 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> >> On Jun 6, 2023, at 04:43, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Herbie, >> >> Yes, that is my experience. If I watch something in Netflix, it plays until >> I stop it. But if I play from Watch Now or Up Next, it doesn’t. &g

Re: Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

2023-06-06 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
een doing this > since iOS16. It still works on third-party apps like Disney Plus. > >> On Jun 5, 2023, at 17:50, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Since the most recent update to our Apple TV, it has stopped automatically &g

Re: Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

2023-06-06 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ve not noticed any difference in anything. > > As there are 2 native apps that can play television series, if you will list > a step-by-step path to the problem, I will be happy to see if I can reproduce > it. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin

Apple TV no longer playing next episode in a TV series?

2023-06-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Since the most recent update to our Apple TV, it has stopped automatically playing the next episode in a series. Anyone else experiencing this? Anyone know a fix? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
. >> Would like to have the lock screen as customizable as possible. >> Bless! >> /A >>>> 1 juni 2023 kl. 18:34 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>> : >>> >>> Really? What iPhone do you have. It seems to me that it’s been on the l

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
y > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible > will make violent revolution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 6/1/2023 10:44 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >&g

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
asscode options. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible > will make violent revolution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 6/1/2023 9:34 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wr

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
o make peaceful revolution impossible > will make violent revolution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 6/1/2023 9:34 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Really? What iPhone do you have. It seems to me that i

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
rd... > "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible > will make violent revolution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 6/1/2023 7:46 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Nope. I was able to remove it f

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
e age old question. Your best bet is to give Apple feedback that > you would like them to introduce the ability to remove flashlight. > >> On Jun 1, 2023, at 07:04, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I’ve finally decided tha

Re: Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
o make peaceful revolution impossible > will make violent revolution inevitable." > --John F. Kennedy > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 6/1/2023 7:04 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi all, >> I’ve finally decided that I just want to remove t

Is it possible to remove the Flashlight icon from the Lock Screen on iPhone?

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I’ve finally decided that I just want to remove the Flashlight icon from my Lock Screen. Does anyone know how to do this? Neither Google nor a perusal of settings have turned anything up. I’ve got an iPhone 14 Pro running IOS 16.5. Cheers, Donna -- The following information is

Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

2023-06-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
gt; an audio-only device. > > I am so surprised that this is not the case. > > Mark > > -Original Message----- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Wednesday, May 31, 2023 9:32 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Just a Quick He

Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

2023-05-31 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
The features Tracy mentioned would be nice, but ET also makes a good point. So, my wishlist would be: Fix focus issues in IOS. I find it very slippy. Fix Voices in IOS. For me, they keep cutting in and out. Add feature in Fitness that allows workouts to be played to an audio only device such as

Re: Editing favorites in Safari?

2023-05-29 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
>>> On May 22, 2023, at 7:59 AM, 'Ron S' via MacVisionaries >>> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi Donna, although I haven't done this, I think the bookmarks you want to >>> use with the keys 1 to9 have to be i

Re: Does anyone know how Jurisdictions are determined for different ISPs?

2023-05-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
, 2023, at 3:00 PM, Herbie Allen wrote:If it’s a rural rpovider, I think they get their bandwidth from a bigger ISP.On May 26, 2023, at 11:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hey all,This is kinda OT, but there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this list, and I figure someone probably

Does anyone know how Jurisdictions are determined for different ISPs?

2023-05-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hey all, This is kinda OT, but there are a lot of knowledgeable people on this list, and I figure someone probably knows the answer to this question. My current neighborhood has the worst ISP I’ve ever encountered. I and some others are trying to launch a campaign to get us better internet

Re: Editing favorites in Safari?

2023-05-22 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ositions 1 to 9 in the top level of the > bookmarks folder, ie the first nine bookmarks. > Ron. > > > > >> On 22 May 2023, at 13:39, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I know I should know the answer to this

Editing favorites in Safari?

2023-05-22 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I know I should know the answer to this, but I’ve completely forgotten. I want to reorder my favorite bookmarks, so that the ones I use most are first in the list, and I can thus access them with CMD-Option 1, 2, etc. How do I go about that? TIA, Donna -- The following information

Re: Does anyone know why voiceover voice volume fluctuates when using a Bluetooth speaker or CarPlay?

2023-05-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
t do that so it’s clearly on Apple‘s end. Anyway, here’s > hoping it gets fixed and we can all drink about it and laugh and remember how > annoyed we used to be back in the day that this happened. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On May 11, 2023, at 5:41 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via Mac

Re: Does anyone know why voiceover voice volume fluctuates when using a Bluetooth speaker or CarPlay?

2023-05-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ow. >>> I agree with Herbie’s response; it wants to be extremely annoying. Smiles. >>> It certainly succeeds in that. >>> Regards, >>> Candie >>>> On 11 May 2023, at 19:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>> wrote: >>>&g

Re: Does anyone know why voiceover voice volume fluctuates when using a Bluetooth speaker or CarPlay?

2023-05-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
. > > Sorry I can’t offer any solution; looks like we’re stuck with this for now. > > I agree with Herbie’s response; it wants to be extremely annoying. Smiles. It > certainly succeeds in that. > > Regards, > Candie > >> On 11 May 2023, at 19:55, 'Donna Goodin' via

Re: Does anyone know why voiceover voice volume fluctuates when using a Bluetooth speaker or CarPlay?

2023-05-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
rn off the speaker when I need to do something > complicated on the phone. I have also encountered this when AirPlaying to my > HomePod. > >> On May 11, 2023, at 13:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I am c

Does anyone know why voiceover voice volume fluctuates when using a Bluetooth speaker or CarPlay?

2023-05-11 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I am currently pairing my phone with a Bluetooth speaker, because our Internet is out, and I’m having a problem that I have frequently encountered when using CarPlay. If I try to use the phone while music is playing, the voice volume of voiceover is very erratic. It’s normal and then

Re: Anyone know how to share when do not disturb is on with someone else's iPhone?

2023-05-10 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Ah, OK, makes sense. Thanks! Donna > On May 10, 2023, at 1:40 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > They see it when they open a message conversation with you. > >> On May 10, 2023, at 13:33, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> I know how to do that

Re: Anyone know how to share when do not disturb is on with someone else's iPhone?

2023-05-10 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
t. To enable a > focus, To enable a focus, go to your control center, swipe down on focus to > Open Controls and double Tap. Then double Tap the focus you want. > >> On May 10, 2023, at 13:11, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> It looks like this

Anyone know how to share when do not disturb is on with someone else's iPhone?

2023-05-10 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
It looks like this should be possible, both on google and on my phone. I go into Settings, then Focus, then Focus status. I have Share Focus Status turned on, but I can’t turn on an individual focus. For example, do not Disturb says off, and no amount of double tapping or long-tapping

Re: Wordvoyance?

2023-05-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
ww.themisgames.com/wordvoyance/> > > It can be played on all web browsers, but there is also an iOS app in Beta. > Instructions on accessing the Beta are available on the homepage. > > Minh > > On Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 11:36 AM 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvi

Re: Charging pads?

2023-05-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
sider > <https://www.appleinsider.com/> before making a purchase. > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023 at 10:45 > To: 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegr

Charging pads?

2023-04-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, After my adventures with phone batteries yesterday, I’m thinking about buying a charging pad. I thought about the double USB hub that Pete mentioned, but I’m thinking it’d be great just to be able to charge everything in one place. Is there one that people recommend? Does anyone

Re: Question re old iPhone battery

2023-04-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> > that’s on a bit of a sale thru A T Guys. It looks like it does exactly the > same thing as the Amazon one, but I like the idea of knowing what the battery > level in the charger is any time I need to know. > Pete De Vasto > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <ma

Re: Question re old iPhone battery

2023-04-29 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
exactly the same thing as the Amazon one, but I like the idea of knowing what the battery level in the charger is any time I need to know.Pete De Vasto From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Saturday, April 29, 2023 7:26 AMTo: macvisionaries@googlegroups.comSubject: Re: Question re old iPhone

Re: Question re old iPhone battery

2023-04-29 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
the battery and dies every night. > > My 4s wont even take a charge, iPod 4gen has to stay plugged in or its dead, > and iPhone 8 states at 75%, but still dies even if turned off. > > Apple don't want anyone reusing there phones for anything but a phone now. > > > > On

Re: Wordvoyance?

2023-04-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
are available on the homepage.MinhOn Fri, Apr 28, 2023 at 11:36 AM 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:I’ve never heard of it either.  Is the game accessible on the iPhone? Cheers, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of t

Re: Question re old iPhone battery

2023-04-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
son White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >  > >> On Apr 28, 2023, at 12:52, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> So I’m wondering if the battery percentage is incorrect. Anyone know if >> there’s a way to test this, and if I’m right, to r

Question re old iPhone battery

2023-04-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Not sure if anyone can answer this, but I thought I’d give it a try. I have an old iPhone 7 that I basically use as an iPod. I use it for reading books, playing music, and so forth. I unplug it at night so that I can plug my current actual iPhone in to charge. When I wake up in the

Wordvoyance?

2023-04-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I’ve never heard of it either. Is the game accessible on the iPhone? Cheers, Donna -- 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

Re: Affordable Braille display that works with voiceover

2023-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
to > being dropped, and considering the fact that it costs a lot to manufacture > them, dropping one is the last thing anyone would want to be doing. > >> On Apr 26, 2023, at 9:37 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> When I travel with the

Re: Affordable Braille display that works with voiceover

2023-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
lso pretty nice, but it seems to have > issues with the bluetooth staying connected sometimes. > > On 4/26/23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: >> Andrew, >> >> One comment about the mantis. I bought one expecting it would be my only >> braille

Re: Affordable Braille display that works with voiceover

2023-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Andrew, One comment about the mantis. I bought one expecting it would be my only braille display, and ended up buying another one. I found that the placement of the thumb keys on the Mantis causes my hands to cramp. I couldn’t read on it for more than about five minutes before my hands

Re: Anyone know how I can convert a Quicktime video to MP4

2023-04-19 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thank you! Best, Donna > On Apr 18, 2023, at 7:31 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > I used a free app called Adapter. > https://macroplant.com/downloads <https://macroplant.com/downloads> > > Rob > > >> On Apr 18, 2023, at

Re: Anyone know how I can convert a Quicktime video to MP4

2023-04-18 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I tried, but I didn’t see a way. However, I’m not at all familiar with iMovie. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 18, 2023, at 6:03 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > I wonder if you can do that with iMovie? > >> On Apr 18, 2023, at 17:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >&g

Anyone know how I can convert a Quicktime video to MP4

2023-04-18 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Question says it all. Does anyone know of a hopefully not too expensive way to do this? Or can anyone recommend alternative video recording software that is accessible? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have

Re: Strange Apple Music phenomena.

2023-04-17 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Anders, This has been happening for long time. It took me by surprise at first, but now I actually like it. I can pick an album by an artist and I just let it play after the album’s done. Eventually, it plays something I don’t like, and then I either tell it to stop, or tell it to play

Editing a playlist in music in iOS 16.4?

2023-04-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Has anyone tried to edit a playlist in music in iOS 16.4? The drag button is still there, but there does not appear to be any way to move songs. There’s also a down arrow, but when I tap it nothing happens. Anyone know how this is supposed to be working in the current iOS? Thanks,

How to force HomePod mini to use a different network than the one from home?

2023-04-01 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I am traveling, and have brought one of my HomePod minis with me. I want it to use the hotel network. It used to be the case that you could go into the Home app, and tell it to do that, but in IOS 16.4, that option no longer seems to be there. There’s a message that says network

Re: New HomePods?

2023-03-31 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
sonos at least, you can have one speaker and have stereo > sound. That is one major turn off of the Homepod that Apple does on purpose. > My smaller Alexa ball can do stereo for a lot cheaper. > >> On Mar 31, 2023, at 09:47, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: &

Re: New HomePods?

2023-03-31 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Joseph and all, I am using two old Sonos Play Ones, which I subbed in for two SonosOnes whose power supplies completely fried. After that experience, we were loathe to buy any more Sonos products, even though initially Sonos had been our sound system of choice. Unfortunately, time didn’t

Re: New HomePods?

2023-03-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
r. Everyone who I've heard that owns these > devices, loves them and feel that the investment into them is well worth it. > Hope this helps a little! Have a beautiful day and safe travels. > >> On Mar 30, 2023, at 9:33 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wro

Re: New HomePods?

2023-03-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
>>>> Hi Donna! >>>> >>>> We did a podcast recording of the new home pods, vs the previous gen and >>>> HomePod MINI on the IA Cast at this link >>>> <https://pinecast.com/listen/001cc2aa-294e-477a-85cd-f898616ae5fc.mp3>. I >>>&g

Re: New HomePods?

2023-03-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Babcock wrote:Hi Donna!We did a podcast recording of the new home pods, vs the previous gen and HomePod MINI on the IA Cast at this link. I hope it helps!On Mar 30, 2023, at 7:30 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:Just wondering if anyone has had a chance to try out the latest gen HomePods

New HomePods?

2023-03-30 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Just wondering if anyone has had a chance to try out the latest gen HomePods yet. If yes, thoughts? Are they worth the upgrade? TIA, Donna -- 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: Sharing Audible content with household members on iPhone

2023-03-22 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
> >> On Mar 22, 2023, at 14:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Herbie, >> >> That’s my backup plan if I can’t make family library sharing work. >> Cheers, >> Donna >> >>> On Mar 22, 2023, at 10:05 AM,

Re: Sharing Audible content with household members on iPhone

2023-03-22 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
can’t listen to the same book > at the same time. > >> On Mar 22, 2023, at 09:47, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I’m trying to share some Audible content with my husband so he can download >> it on his phone. He’s a

Sharing Audible content with household members on iPhone

2023-03-22 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I’m trying to share some Audible content with my husband so he can download it on his phone. He’s a member of my Amazon household, and I’ve enabled sharing Audible content, and added the book to our family library. But my husband still can’t see it. Anyone have any ideas what the

Re: Rapid battery drain with case for 2nd gen AirPods Pro?

2023-03-20 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hmm. Well, thanks for letting me know. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 20, 2023, at 2:56 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > No, not here at all. > Only with iPad mini. 6 and safari. > I guess you have to talk to the apple guys again. > /A > >> 20 mars 2023 kl.

Rapid battery drain with case for 2nd gen AirPods Pro?

2023-03-19 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, For the last couple of months, I have noticed extremely rapid battery drain with the case for my 2nd gen AirPods Pro. This was not a problem when I first got them; it seems like it started to be a problem some time in January. Has anyone else experienced this? Does anyone know of a

Re: Anyone know if the Clubhouse app is accessible?

2023-03-14 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
since I can > find exactly what I want without all that flicking. > >> On Mar 14, 2023, at 16:20, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Thanks, Herbie. Just curious, is the iPhone app accessible? Since it’s >> audio only, it seems like it ought

Re: Anyone know if the Clubhouse app is accessible?

2023-03-14 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
easier. http://clubdeck.app > >> On Mar 14, 2023, at 15:16, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I may have a need to use the Clubhouse app in the not too distant future. >> Anyone know if it’s accessible on the Mac? >> TIA

Anyone know if the Clubhouse app is accessible?

2023-03-14 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I may have a need to use the Clubhouse app in the not too distant future. Anyone know if it’s accessible on the Mac? TIA, Donna -- 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

Anyone tried to play an Apple Fitness workout to a HomePod?

2023-03-09 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I’ve recently started using the Apple Fitness app with my rowing machine. I really like the app and the workouts, and find it pretty accessible. But I have a question re playing it to my HomePod. When I hit Airplay in the workout screen, all my HomePods show up, and I am able to

Re: Is it possible to get the American Siri voices on latest gen 4K Apple TV?

2023-02-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
but they are there all under "Siri". Sincerely,The Constantly Barefooted RayStill a very proud Mac, Xfinity Mobile and Apple TV user On Feb 28, 2023, at 8:26 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:How do you get those voices? The Siri voices do not show up in my list

Re: Is it possible to get the American Siri voices on latest gen 4K Apple TV?

2023-02-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
t 8:26 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > How do you get those voices? The Siri voices do not show up in my list of > options in accessibility, voiceover. As for the issue with Amazon prime, I > saw that behavior on my older Apple TV, so I was expecting it. Thanks

Re: Is it possible to get the American Siri voices on latest gen 4K Apple TV?

2023-02-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
chose.  That's why on my Apple TV, my Mac and my Iphone, I use the US enhanced Nathen voice.   Sincerely,The Constantly Barefooted RayStill a very proud Mac, Xfinity Mobile and Apple TV user On Feb 28, 2023, at 6:36 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi all,I just upgraded to the latest

Is it possible to get the American Siri voices on latest gen 4K Apple TV?

2023-02-28 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, I just upgraded to the latest gen 4k Apple TV. On our older Apple TV, I was able to use the American Siri voice for VoiceOver output. Is there a way to do this on the newer Apple TV? If yes, how? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: variable vo volume

2023-02-25 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
On a related note, I have found that VO volume is very erratic when using CarPlay. It will be normal, then suddenly *very* loud, then it’ll go back to normal, then loud, etc. Anyone know of a way to deal with this? It’s super annoying. Cheers, Donna > On Feb 25, 2023, at 7:54 AM, Brad

Re: Siri sound on iOS 16

2023-02-19 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Phil, My understanding is that they changed the Siri sound to make it more identifiable to people with hearing loss. However, I agree with you. I think it’s much harder to hear, especially in noisy environments. It’s one thing to make it lower, but it also seems much quieter. I wish

Anyone using the IFit app?

2023-02-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hey all, Thinking about a new rowing machine that works with this app. Anyone using it? If yes, how accessible is it? Are you able to use the training classes? Cheers, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or

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