Using mouse with VO

Wow, that was challenging! Partly because I don’t use the mouse pointer too often. I was doing a Duolingo lesson in Safari and was asked to click on a specific word in a sentence. I couldn’t just VO-space on it. Nor could I locate the word and move the mouse pointer over. I had to interact

Re: Airplaying iPad screen to Mac?

ve airplay-2. - > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 11, 2021, at 4:17 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> T > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the run

Airplaying iPad screen to Mac?

Hi all, I was just doing some Googling, and it looks like there is no way to airplay my iPad screen to my Mac without a third party app. Is this correct? There is sidecar where the iPad could be a second screen, but I don’t believe I can have it mirror onto my Mac. I wanted to airplay the

Flash card app?

Hi all, I’m looking for a flash card app for the Mac. Ideally, I’d like it to sync between my devices, but it isn’t a deal breaker if it doesn’t. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Tips on navigating App Store Big Sur

Ugh, I find navigation in Big Sur a pain in many respects. Any tips on better navigation in the App Store? I may be searching for an app, then as I’m trying to navigate the annoying collections, focus is snatched away by discovery. I don’t know how to return to my search, without searching

Re: Fire fox 85 testing requested

I’ve been curious about using alternative browsers on Mac OS. Can you share some of the benefits? Thanks, Traci > On Dec 15, 2020, at 6:16 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > > The fire fox team at Mozilla is requesting that voiceover users try the new > fire fox that came out today with

Notifications after the fact

Hi all, wasn’t sure what to title this. Is there a way to stop Mac notifications from coming in if they have already passed? I have multiple daily reminders. One is at bedtime, and when I get on my Mac in the morning, that bedtime one comes through. Same sort of thing happens with iMessages. I

Re: Demoing Amazing appp

Hi, listening to the beginning of this, I’m gathering it’s only for the m1 Macs. *Frowns. Is this the case? Great recording, BTW. Thanks, Traci > On Dec 12, 2020, at 3:09 AM, Raymond Foret Jr wrote: > > How did you record this? Is very well done. > > > I will never apologize for my

Re: The Psychology of technology

Oh, the book thing! A couple years ago, I bought an audio book on the day of publication. That was amazing to me. The same day it came out for everyone, I bought it as well. *smiles What is your current iPad model? Also, do you have a braille display? That is a brilliant combo. I use my

Re: The Psychology of technology

Shiny new toy syndrome, I like that! Personally, I love my iPad mini. The size is brilliant. I think this harkens back to my childhood of wanting to be like the sighted students holding textbooks or having diaries. It just feels cute in my arms. Silly, I know. Braille books were huge! There’s

Re: Recorded demo on my M1

I am looking forward to the podcast about side loading apps. That’s awesome! Does this mean you could put the Amazon Alexa app on your Mac? A little side question. How did you get voice to read out the time in that order? Mine says the date first. Also, I like how your battery status read how

Re: Now how about accessible modems

Speaking of accessible modems… Does this mean you all have experience connecting the modem to your internet provider? Anytime I’ve googled this, it looks complicated. I’d love to stop renting our modem from Comcast. Thanks, Traci > On Dec 7, 2020, at 7:18 AM, Phil Halton wrote: > > Sorry

Re: Screen Curtain Toggle Command

That’s a nice one too. Wonder why it isn’t listed under VoiceOver quick help. > On Dec 3, 2020, at 1:21 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Its VO + Shift + F11. > Note: Depending on your Keyboard Preferences, you may need to also press the > Fn key as well. > > - Brad - > > > On Dec 3, 2020, at

Re: Screen Curtain Toggle Command

Hi, it’s a handful. :) Fn-control-option-underscore. You get underscore by using shift on the minus key. It’s no wonder you had a custom key for this. Sheesh. Traci > On Dec 3, 2020, at 12:02 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > oh shoot! I didn't even know the Mac had a screen curtain. > >> On

Re: Sharing on Facebook with Big Sur?

30, 2020, at 14:53, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi, how do I get Facebook in the sharing extension? I’ve been googling with >> no answers. >> >> A side note, so far navigating FB in Safari is pretty nice. Different >> heading levels are helpful. I’m goi

Re: How do I get to a notification?

If you are running Big Sur alternative options are VO-n to go to the notification. VO-o also opens Notification Center. Hth, Traci > On Nov 30, 2020, at 8:53 PM, FIOGKOS wrote: > > Worked like a charm, thanks again for saving my tutti-frutti behind, LOL. > > God the father chose her > God

Re: Struggling with some Big Sur navigation

activate choices in >> notifications if you want to dismiss them. >> >> I’m sorry I can’t be of more help. Please report to Apple. >> >> Andrew >>> On 30 Nov 2020, at 16:47, Traci Duncan >> <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>>

Flash cards

Hi, does anyone have Mac app recommendations for flash cards? I want it for multiple languages. Thank you, Traci -- 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

Sharing on Facebook with Big Sur?

Hi, how do I get Facebook in the sharing extension? I’ve been googling with no answers. A side note, so far navigating FB in Safari is pretty nice. Different heading levels are helpful. I’m going to look and see if there are keyboard shortcuts. Thanks for the help, Traci -- The following

Re: Wow, folks still use Trilian?

niuk > Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs > Skype username: bbstheblindrapper > Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com <mailto:bbssh...@icloud.com> > >> On Nov 29, 2020, at 2:19 PM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Those of you that still use this app,

Struggling with some Big Sur navigation

Hi all, I am having a hard time with a few differences in Big Sur. Collections. Is there an easier Voiceover way to navigate these? I’m finding them everywhere: news, App Store, messages. Is VO-j the best way? It seems like I need to interact several times to get into the content. Any advice on

Wow, folks still use Trilian?

Those of you that still use this app, could you tell me more? What can it do? Is there a cost? Is it from the Mac App Store? I’ve heard about this app since my very first days of Mac OS 10. Mountain Lion was my first in 2011. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all

Favorite Mac Twitter client?

Hi all, Now that I’m running the latest oporating system, I have options in a Twitter client. Which are your favorites and why? Thanks, Traci -- 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

Use a screen reader to share your screen in Microsoft Teams - Office Support

> > https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/use-a-screen-reader-to-share-your-screen-in-microsoft-teams-55cbbb3e-1f02-4d71-ac52-7341ea6262b7 > > > >

Busy Busy, Big Sir

Hi all, Are you guys getting more busy nags from Voiceover since updating the OS? I’m getting them in mail and news. This is a brand new MacBook Air, so there shouldn’t be any hardware issues. 路‍♀️ What are your thoughts? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all

Re: Battery status on Big Sir?

I’d appreciate that. Thanks Traci > On Nov 16, 2020, at 7:04 PM, joseph hodge wrote: > > It was a downloaded one. I can post it if you need. > >> On Nov 16, 2020, at 5:32 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Can you remind me, was this a script we downloaded from

Re: Battery status on Big Sir?

Can you remind me, was this a script we downloaded from the web or was it already on the Mac? Thanks, Traci > On Nov 16, 2020, at 11:46 AM, joseph hodge wrote: > > Yes mine is working fine. > >> On Nov 16, 2020, at 2:12 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> H

Battery status on Big Sir?

Hi all, will the battery status shortcut work on Big Sir? I definitely miss hitting right option B for the VoiceOver Script say battery status. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Tips on navigating News on Mac

Hi all, I’m stumbling my way through navigating the application news. Does anyone more familiar with it have tips? It looks like headings are a key navigation. Also using VO-j to jump into the main feed. Any tips are appreciated. I’ll tack on another question. Do you all use a RSS app as

Keyboard shortcut for mailbox list?

Hi all, I often use VO-j to jump around Mac mail, but this doesn’t jump me into the mailbox list. Is there a keyboard shortcut I’m missing to set focus in the main list? I’ve Googled it with no success. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Timer

Hi, does anyone recommend a timer app for the Mac? A timer plus stopwatch would b great, but not necessary. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Dropbox on the web

Hi all, I usually have dropbox on my desktop, but right now, I need to decide on a device to stop syncing with the service. So, in the mean time, I just visited dropbox on the web, via Safari. It is a pain. I had a heck of a time navigating it. Any tips? Thanks, Traci -- The following

iTunes success!

I am tech jumping up and down! I have moved my iTunes library from High Sierra to Catalina. I’m not certain everything is perfect yet, but all my playlists look to be there. My play counts and date added are intact. *presses hands together. Thank goodness. Lol, when I first got my new Mac, I

Time Machine only for iTunes library?

Hi all, is it possible to have time machine only back up iTunes? I have been reading on various ways to move iTunes library from Sierra to Catalina. One person went through a complicated process of saving the library on an external hard drive, creating a second account on their old machine,

Mac Mail syncing issue continues

Hi all, last week, I deleted my gmail iMap account on my new Mac, and for a minute it seemed to work. However, when I opened mail the next day, the same syncing issues persisted. I’m not receiving up to date email, nor when I delete messages does that register on my other devices. Any further

Re: Trouble with Mac mail settings

IMAP, all your content is on the Gmail server, and you > won’t lose anything. > > I have done this many times, and it works well. > > - Brad - > > > On Oct 12, 2020, at 13:18, Traci Duncan <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hi all, I’m having trouble wit

Trouble with Mac mail settings

Hi all, I’m having trouble with mail settings on my new Mac. I’m not consistantly receiving mail nor are messages deleting. I’ve checked server settings, but not really sure how to fix those. Some of the edit boxes are dimmed. Any suggestions? I’m using gmail iMap. Thanks, Traci -- The

Re: Launch bar or similar?

t; >> >> Launchbar is one of the first apps I install on any new Mac. It's incredibly >> useful, powerful and has very good accessibility. >> >> >> On Fri, Sep 11, 2020 at 4:30 PM Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>

Re: Safari Version 14

Hi, I am actually having Safari crash on me. It did it repeatedly yesterday. I’m running Catalina. Traci > On Sep 24, 2020, at 6:23 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > You have to tab several times. You will encounter two things that say > bookmarks. You want the second thing. > > > Herbie > >>

Mac Mail, emails not deleting on other devices

Hi all, with Mac mail on my Catalina machine, emails are not showing up as deleted on other devices. I am using gmail iMap. Can you think of some setting I can double check? Deleted mailbox is trash, and deleted messages are suppose to delete when mail quits. However, when I open mail on my

So close importing my music

Hi all, I took the plunge today and imported my music onto my Mac running Catalina. I chose to move my music folder onto a jump drive, then import all songs via the music app on the Catalina machine. On my old Mac I exported both my playlists and iTunes library, but the Catalina Mac doesn’t

Re: Transferring music library

ings of the app. > /A > >> 14 sep. 2020 kl. 15:57 skrev Traci Duncan : >> >> Hi guys, >> >> I need to transfer my itunes music library. My plan is to use a USB drive. >> Any tips going from itunes everything to the new separate apps? Should I >> just

Transferring music library

Hi guys, I need to transfer my itunes music library. My plan is to use a USB drive. Any tips going from itunes everything to the new separate apps? Should I just transfer the usual itunes music folder? I'm not sure how to get everything in the right place on OS Catalina. Thanks for any

Launch bar or similar?

Hi all, I have used launch bar for years. Lol, and I am already missing it. Before I download it though, does anyone use this app, or something similar? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Voiceover scripts

rote? Certainly the >> battery status one is. You can look in the commander and I believe the >> complete path of the script will be listed there. >> If not, I do have some e-mails around from the Alex with the scripts. >> >> Best wishes, >> >&g

Advice USB-C connector

Well, wasn't I surprised to learn I could not connect a USB thumbdrive to my 2020 MBA. Lol! I'm looking at connection options, but it is rather overwelming. This one on Amazon gets great reviews, seems like it'll meet my needs and then some, and bonus, reviewers say the space gray matches the

Re: Voiceover scripts

ound from the Alex with the scripts. > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Sep 10, 2020, at 15:38, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I have done a search on my mac for script

Voiceover scripts

Hi all, I have done a search on my mac for scripts, but I’m not finding the ones for voiceover. Is there another way to search for them? The one that says the date and time, and the battery status. Thanks. I want to make a portable copy of my Voiceover settings, but won’t I need the scripts

New Mac Migration

Hi all, exciting news that my new Mac arrived today! However, Migration brought way more over than I would have liked. Is it a crazy idea to try and start over, or a better idea I try to manually delete stuff on the new Mac. I was really looking forward to a tidy tech system, and although I

Re: Word processor?

I use iText Express. It may be considered out dated now, but meets my needs. Here is an older AppleVis write up on it. https://www.applevis.com/apps/mac/utilities/itext-express Traci > On Sep 4, 2020, at 8:50 AM, rashantha de silva

Migration Utility details

Hi all, I’ve been reading up on migration utility and have some questions. There is a lot on my old Mac I don’t want on the new. Does the migration utility let me pick and choose? For the most part, it is my iTunes library I care about the most, but maybe there are some settings I’m not

Re: Air or Mini?

nd I got busy much >> more than I do on my pro or iMac. I think the Air is fine but is meant more >> for word processing and simpler tasks. As far as speed differences someone >> else will have to comment in real world scenarios! >> >>>> On Aug 29,

Air or Mini?

Could you guys help me out and explain processors and memory? Out of these two configurations, which is the best bang for my buck? I tend to keep my computers for a long time. Air 1.2GHz quad-core 10th-generation Intel Core i7 processor, Turbo Boost up to 3.8GHz 16GB 3733MHz LPDDR4X memory

number keys in calculator

Hi all, is there a way that the rows amongst jkl, uio, etc. can be number keys? Maybe in combination with a command key? Thanks, Traci -- 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,

Re: Playing through bluetooth speakers

ote: > > Hi! > It should be possible i think. > What is White noise Lite? > /A > >> 19 aug. 2020 kl. 20:41 skrev Traci Duncan : >> >> Hi all, is there a way to force and app to play through bluetooth speakers? >> >> I don’t know if any

Playing through bluetooth speakers

Hi all, is there a way to force and app to play through bluetooth speakers? I don’t know if anyone is familiar with the app White Noise Lite; it’s available on iOs and Mac. I wanted it to play along side my music, but I’m not sure if there’s a way to have both through external speakers. Any

Re: Connecting Alexa Ecco Dott to your Mac

Hi, I believe this is what I did. Go to your Mac’s bluetooth preference pain and make sure bluetooth is turned on. Have Boiceover’s focus inside the table of devices you have previously connected to. Then, ask Alexa to pair to a new device. Start arrowing up and down inside that bluetooth

Any tips for iMessage?

I’m wishing for more verbosity when using iMessage on the Mac. I notice when I’m in the message window, VoiceOver doesn’t read a new message coming in. I need to jump back into the conversation window. There isn’t a sound either. Any tips or scripts for iMessages? Thanks, Traci -- The

Re: Mac connected to Amazon Echo

with > your Echo device? If you are playing from your Mac? > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Traci Duncan > Sent: Tuesday, August 11, 2020 5:00 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Mac connected to Amazo

Re: Mac connected to Amazon Echo

onnecting your echo dot to > your computer, do you in turn lose Alexa’s features, or are those still > available to you? > >> On Aug 11, 2020, at 2:30 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: >> >> hmmm. I'm going to have to try that. >> >>>> On Aug 11, 2020,

Mac connected to Amazon Echo

Wow! I just connected my Mac via bluetooth to Amazon Echo! *Claps hands with excitement! An excellent way for me to play my music library with no Voiceover interference. Although, I need to mute system sounds. ;) Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: Update to Orbit Writer

nd since I wanted to use >> this primarily with my iPhone, I will keep the device and see what happens. >> Best Regards, >> >> Les >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On >> Behalf Of Traci Duncan >

Re: Orbit Writer on Tek Talk

Thank you for this information. I’ll be interested as well. Traci > On Aug 10, 2020, at 2:28 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > I forgot to mention that two users of the product will be presenting on Teck > Talk tonight at 8 Eastern. If you go to accessibleworld.org >

Update to Orbit Writer

So a few things here. I’m following the thread on AppleVis and saw that Orbit Research posted. I have sent an email to tech support like they requested and laid out my issues and concerns. Orbit contacted me and asked questions about my steps for pairing the Orbit Writer to my devices. It

Re: Mac classic sounds

in one file. > >> On Aug 6, 2020, at 6:09 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> In playing around with Mac sounds today, I remembered how to create and save >> my own, but I came across some classic Mac sounds on the web. There is a >> site

Mac classic sounds

Hi all, In playing around with Mac sounds today, I remembered how to create and save my own, but I came across some classic Mac sounds on the web. There is a site that offers a download, but I have no idea if it is safe or easy. Lol! Does anyone know of a way to get the old sounds. The youTube

Re: sounds in mail

;) In case others are wondering, the answer is yes. I created a new rule with to: contains MacVisionaries, play sound. Works like a treat. Off to do the same for ViPhone. Some days it’s great to be a tech dork. Lol! Traci > On Aug 6, 2020, at 9:31 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Can

sounds in mail

Can you guys remind me, is it possible to have custom sounds for mail folders? Say I want separate sounds for incoming mail from Mac Visionaries and the viPhone lists. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Mantis Q40?

e this unit as much as my other 2 displays. >>>> >>>> Regards >>>> Kerry >>>> >>>>> On 5 Aug 2020, at 3:18 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>>>> >>>> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: >>>&

Re: Mantis Q40?

Folks interested in the Mantis may like to watch this youTube video by APH. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1mdZMEGOZqk Traci > On Aug 5, 2020, at 12:47 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi Donna, > I have not use this display, but if you are

Re: Mantis Q40?

the idea of having a braille display with a > qwerty keyboard to use with my phone or iPad > > Not thrilled about the price, but I don't think you can get 40 cells for > less. The Focus is actually $500 more. > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Aug 5, 2020, at 2:14 PM, Traci Duncan

Re: Mantis Q40?

This isn't helpful, but doesn’t that display look awesome. *Laughs $2500 though, wow! I love the idea of a qwerty keyboard with braille reading. Traci > On Aug 5, 2020, at 12:10 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Has anyone tried this display with either Mac or IOS? Seems

Re: Old Numpad

>> You might use that instead then. >> If it works now i guess it will work until it dies. >> /A >> >>> 3 aug. 2020 kl. 20:25 skrev Traci Duncan : >>> >>> Oh my gosh, I am shocked! I came across an ancient number pad I use to use >>> with my Win

Old Numpad

Oh my gosh, I am shocked! I came across an ancient number pad I use to use with my Windows laptop. I’ve plugged it into my MacBook Air and it seems to be working just fine. Wow! I’ve been looking on Amazon for one, but maybe I don’t need to buy something new just yet. Lol! Since I am new to

Opinions on Safari start page?

Hi all, I’ve been playing around with different start page options for Safari. Then came across this extension. Web Start https://apps.apple.com/us/app/webstart/id636513238?mt=12 Has anyone heard of it? Do you have your own

Re: Twitterrific busy

odd. > > Greg Wocher > > >> On Jul 28, 2020, at 10:49 AM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Thanks, I hope so as well. I can’t run Night Owl on High Sierra. :( >> >> This was the whole reason for purchasing Twitterr

Re: Twitterrific busy

Thanks, I hope so as well. I can’t run Night Owl on High Sierra. :( This was the whole reason for purchasing Twitterrific. Traci > On Jul 27, 2020, at 4:53 PM, N2KPV wrote: > > Hi Traci, I posted 6 months ago with the same problem . I even tried deleting > the app and re-installing with no

Twitterrific busy

Hi all, lately when I launch Twitterrific on the Mac, it instantly says busy and is stuck this way for a while. Any tips or suggestions? Running High Sierra on a Mid 2011 MacBook Air. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If

Re: Triode App for radio

d you can save > favorites without a monthly subscription. ;) > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Jul 23, 2020, at 9:43 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> It’s in the Mac app store. As far as I know it is only internet radio. Plus >> any local statio

Re: Four finger flick right & left

s up a window chooser for the application. THe > trackpad commander equivalent for this command is to tap twice with two > fingers on the left side of the trackpad. > Best Wishes, > Jonathan Cohn > >> On Jul 22, 2020, at 5:26 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> I’m cur

Re: Triode App for radio

does that. >> /A >> >>> 22 juli 2020 kl. 23:18 skrev Traci Duncan : >>> >>> Hi all, I’ve just downloaded the Triode App for listening to radio on the >>> Mac. (Note the spelling of the app.) It’s made by the same folks that do >>> Tw

Four finger flick right & left

I’m curious is there a way to flick between running apps like there is on iOs? Four finger flick right & left switches between running apps on iOs. Is there an equivalent on Mac? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

Triode App for radio

Hi all, I’ve just downloaded the Triode App for listening to radio on the Mac. (Note the spelling of the app.) It’s made by the same folks that do Twitterrific. So far so good. Of course I have a few wishlist things. I wish there is more keyboard navigation. Play/pause, volume, mute, etc.

Re: 2011 MacBook Air and 2011 Mac Mini - Handoff Tutorial - 9to5Mac

gt; kernel from unknown extensions. One of the security features of Catalina is > to drastically reduce the need for kernel extensions since any kext can have > full control of your computer. > Jonathan > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > >

2011 MacBook Air and 2011 Mac Mini - Handoff Tutorial - 9to5Mac

This sounds very complicated. Is it something folks would try or trust? > https://9to5mac.com/community/2011-macbook-air-and-2011-mac-mini-handoff-tutorial/ > > -- The following information is important for

External video magnifier

Hi all, does anyone have experience connecting a video magnifier to their Mac? Say a USB model? Thanks, Traci -- 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

alternative to Safari?

Hi all, does anyone have a preferred browser or alternative they use to Safari? If so, can you pass along some details why and user tips? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Mac iMessages reacting

Barry, thanks for this. Worked like a charm on this old MacBook Air. ;) Traci > On Jul 8, 2020, at 7:20 PM, Barry Hadder wrote: > > In the message view, move vo to a message. Rout the mouse to vo and > control-click. From the menu, choose tap back. > >> On Jul 8,

Mac iMessages reacting

Hi, is there not a way to react to messages while on the Mac? Thanks, Traci -- 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,

Kindle on Mac

Hi all, I am struggling through with Kindle on Mac. I’m currently trying to read a PDF book. It took me forever to open the book. The application kept wanting to open a different book over & over. Anyway, I’m figuring out searching the text and having speech read, but I cannot get VoiceOver to

Facebook on the Mac

Hi all, what are the ways you recommend using Facebook on the Mac? Do you go through Safari, or have you downloaded an app? Thank you, Traci -- 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

Start up time?

Hi all, refresh my memory, from start up chime to desktop appearing, how long should that take? Lately, my little project has been to spruce up my old MBA as much as possible. I installed clean my mac X and run most of the processes. I have tidied up log in files. I just timed my start up

News Videos

Hi everyone, I’ve been exploring different ways to access the news on my Mac. Since I’m running High Sierra, I’m having a hard time finding a rss app in the app store. I’ve learned listening to NPR on npr.org is keyboard accessible. That’s a plus. An area I’m struggling in

Managing photos without iPhoto?

Hey all, overall, I’ve always found managing photos on my Mac to be disappointing. I have so many unlabeled photos. I know there’s a bunch I don’t want. Any tips or suggestions on reorganizing all my photos, so I know exactly what I have. I know I will need sighted assistance to label photo

Twitterrific for Mac?

Hey all, looking around the app store for a Twitter client that will work on High Sierra. Twitterrific fits the bill. Anyone use this on the Mac? Could you give some feedback on your experience? In the mean time, I’ve installed Friendly for Twitter, but I’m not loving it. Lol Thanks, Traci

Repair permissions in Terminal

Ok all, I’ve read the article I’ll paste below and I’ve Googled a few of the steps, but I can’t get beyond the terminal point. I successfully type resetpassword and the reset password screen pops up in the background. I focus VoiceOver on it, but I don’t know how to get to the icon to select

VoiceOver pronunciations

Hi all, I was under the assumption that VoiceOver pronunciations kept in sinc between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. I'm noticing that my Mac isn't keeping up. Should it? Do they sinc over the air? Thanks, Traci Sent from my iPad -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: Variety of Mac questions

gt;>> On May 19, 2020, at 7:39 AM, dan d. wrote: >>> >>>  >>> >>> If what you have is doing what you need, updates are superfluous. >>> >>> Beyond appple marketing stratigy hype, I never understood the obsession >>> with upd

Smart Playlists on iOS or iPad OS

For the folks that have gone completely tablet, I have wondered what they do about music. For years now iTunes has been the way. Storing it, creating smart playlists, ringtones, etc. I am a big user of smart playlists. I found this app in the app store and I'm curious if this is a solution.

Re: Variety of Mac questions

ith > updates unless they had features of value for my needs. > > Updates caan present undesired items, such as having to add shift to many > combination keyboard commands in vo. >> On Mon, 18 May 2020, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Ok, I jus

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