Re: Voices in new OS.

illustrating my point exactly. Each individual brings a preference to the tool they use, some rooted in the physical, some in just enjoyment. I have no idea what voice I am using on my Mac yet, too busy managing other issues like the fact the track pad gets engaged if I so much as sneeze

Re: Voices in new OS.

Not sure why you would think this, have never used such voices. Although Jessica's comment is an interesting one regardless. for many people depending on when they came to computers the voice representing that access is more than a novelty. further, speaking personally, adaptive technology

Re: Voices in new OS.

Honestly, Alex has always been the one I’ve been partial to sense leaving eloquence behind. I’ve tried every other voice that came out for Mac/IOS that was supposed to sound better, and for me, they just didn’t have the same flow that he has. They either were too skippy, laggy, or in some

Re: Voices in new OS.

As I recall you have used the double/triple synth voices, as did I for many years. I hate the default alex foice on the mac. The tom voice comes closest to the double/triple voices. On Mon, 20 Jun 2022, Karen Lewellen wrote: > Jonathan > , > auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not

Re: Voices in new OS. (fwd)

PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Intended for the list, anyone able to help them? -- Forwarded message -- Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:17:07 +0200 From: mattias To: Karen Lewellen Subject: Re: Voices in new OS. the question are how to remove unwanted voices now Den 2022-06-20 kl

Re: Voices in new OS. (fwd)

- > Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:17:07 +0200 > From: mattias > To: Karen Lewellen > Subject: Re: Voices in new OS. > > the question are how to remove unwanted voices now > > > Den 2022-06-20 kl. 20:56, skrev Karen Lewellen: >> Jonathan >> , >&g

Re: Voices in new OS.

I just listened to it on AppleVis, and I’m really surprised they took the time to import all those “novelty” voices over to IOS. Those came with the Mac long before Voiceover was even a thing, and while I thought it was hilarious to hear one of several of my teachers at FSDB, whom many of the

Re: Voices in new OS.

seem you made it here after all. On Tue, 21 Jun 2022, mattias wrote: how to remove unwanted voices? Den 2022-06-20 kl. 20:56, skrev Karen Lewellen: Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything,  provided in an environment, that might put me in

Re: Voices in new OS. (fwd)

Intended for the list, anyone able to help them? -- Forwarded message -- Date: Tue, 21 Jun 2022 00:17:07 +0200 From: mattias To: Karen Lewellen Subject: Re: Voices in new OS. the question are how to remove unwanted voices now Den 2022-06-20 kl. 20:56, skrev Karen Lewellen

Re: Voices in new OS.

how to remove unwanted voices? Den 2022-06-20 kl. 20:56, skrev Karen Lewellen: Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything,  provided in an environment, that might put me in hospital. given even IOS and windows settings make me dizzy, the answer is

Re: Voices in new OS.

Jonathan , auditory processing is a brain injury, I am not about to listen to anything, provided in an environment, that might put me in hospital. given even IOS and windows settings make me dizzy, the answer is no. At this point I am feeling the default voice provided with this mid 2012

Voices in new OS.

Karen and all, Have you listened to either the AppleVis or Jonathan Mosen podcast demonstrating the new voices that are available in beta Apple operating systems? They have even broght Eloquence to IOS. Best wishes, Jonathan Cohn > On Jun 15, 2022, at 15:57, Karen Lewellen

Tidbits.com article on new OS security features

I have seen a few notes on here about folks having difficulties with some automations. I found the below attached article from tidbits.com to be worth the read. I will state again, if you can wait a couple months before upgrading your Macintosh and you use automations

Re: Notification of a new OS

That’s because you don’t go there, you go to the home page of the Mac App Store, the page that first appears when you open it. > On 22 Sep 2016, at 01:08, Agent086b wrote: > > Hi all, > should we receive notification there is a new version of the Mac OS? I know >

Re: Notification of a new OS

Hi. Tou will need to search for it and download it like an app. It is also at the top of the featured tab in the app store. Aleeha Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 21, 2016, at 7:08 PM, Agent086b wrote: > > Hi all, > should we receive notification there is a new

Notification of a new OS

Hi all, should we receive notification there is a new version of the Mac OS? I know Sierra is out but I see nothing in updates. Thanks for any help. Max. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: new os mail bug.

Sorry, I can't confirm this either. I use standard view, with a five-line preview, if that matters. > On Sep 20, 2016, at 16:04, matthew dyer > wrote: > > Hi all. Now that os 10.12 is out I can safely share a bug in mail that has > been driving me crazy since

Re: new os mail bug.

: "matthew dyer" <ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Cc: <accessibil...@apple.com> Sent: Tuesday, September 20, 2016 4:04 PM Subject: new os mail bug. Hi all. Now that os 10.12 is out I can safely share a bug in mail that has

Re: new os mail bug.

Another option that might effect things is if the reading of messages is done in the main window or in a separate thread window. Best wishes, Jonathan > On Sep 20, 2016, at 5:11 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > > Mine is a view where each thread is showed

Re: new os mail bug.

Mine is a view where each thread is showed as a group of messages that you press right arrow to expand if that helps. > On Sep 20, 2016, at 5:09 PM, Mary Otten wrote: > > I haven't upgraded my Mac yet. But I wonder if the difference that you guys > are experiencing, where

Re: new os mail bug.

I haven't upgraded my Mac yet. But I wonder if the difference that you guys are experiencing, where Scott can't confirm, and the other two of you do, has to do with whether you are still using classic view or the new view, which isn't all that new anymore actually. Mary Sent from my iPhone >

Re: new os mail bug.

Confirmed and it's really annoying. One thing that helps a little is the return of preview when you're arrowing through an open conversation. This means I don't have to open every message and lose my place. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training

Re: new os mail bug.

I can not confirm this behavior on Gold master MacBook Pro Mid 2015 15 inch. I’ll try again to replicate but following your description I’m not getting that behavior. > On Sep 20, 2016, at 4:04 PM, matthew dyer > wrote: > > Hi all. Now that os 10.12 is out I

new os mail bug.

Hi all. Now that os 10.12 is out I can safely share a bug in mail that has been driving me crazy since the beta. While in threaded view, voice over will jump you to the last message in an expanded thread. For example, if you are looking at a thread with 12 messages and you delete say the

About VO language support for new OS

Hello all: I saw or read somewhere that now VoiceOver had language support, to read words in their own language. Is this true? Where can we fid it? Thanks! Daniela Rubio T iPhone: +34662328507 -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group.

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

I assume this will take a safari fix and maybe not the update. Mike aim screen name: chrchmiker MSN screen name: blindgu...@gmail.com yahoo screen name: miker19882001 skype name: miker1988 twitter: http://www.twitter.com/archenemy12 facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindguy21 On Jun 15,

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

i sent accessibility an email about this last night. On Jun 15, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Hi all, I'm sad to report that, at least on my system, the bug that causes crashing when you go to audible.com by typing in the site, and the bug that causes IChat to be unusable are not

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Let us know if they get back to you. Forward it to the lists!! On Jun 16, 2010, at 4:30 PM, Brandon Misch wrote: i sent accessibility an email about this last night. On Jun 15, 2010, at 7:11 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Hi all, I'm sad to report that, at least on my system, the bug that causes

safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Hi all, I'm sad to report that, at least on my system, the bug that causes crashing when you go to audible.com by typing in the site, and the bug that causes IChat to be unusable are not fixed with the new release of sl. I have to say that I am disappointed. this has to be an easy one for them

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Mary, I apologize for asking this considering this topic has been around for a bit; however, going to the Audible site is not sufficient for causing the crash condition is it? I just clicked on the link you provided and navigated about the site without any crashing. I wanted to try and

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

It happens when you are signed in to audible with your audible account. For me, it doesn't happen when I am not signed in. And yes, Olivia, it is still broken as of the new update for today. Ronit On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:16 PM, Scott Howell wrote: Mary, I apologize for asking this

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Hi Scott, I didn't provide a link, but you are right that you can go to the audible site and navigate around, until you sign in. So if you're not a member, or if you access audible using google search and then clicking on their link, it works. Or if you type in the address, then turn off vo and

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

The Apple support sites also had issues. I'm still downloading the new software so don't know if it's been fixed. If you google search audible it works? Very trange, how's taht different from typing in the address and going to it that way? Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Same here. When I signed out, it worked fine, but when I attempted to sign in, no luck. Olivia Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:33 PM, Ronit Ovadia Mazzoni wrote: It happens when you are signed in to audible with your audible account.

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Mary, Everybody just started buzzing about this a few days ago, so I wouldn't be too concerned at this point that it hasn't been fixed. I will be more concerned after several months have gone by. Mean while, after vo restarts, shut it down, reload the page, and wait a few seconds before

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

I have no clue I was actually wondering the same thing. Take care On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:41 PM, Olivia Norman wrote: The Apple support sites also had issues. I'm still downloading the new software so don't know if it's been fixed. If you google search audible it works? Very trange, how's

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Hy Barry, How about Ichat? I tried shutting down and restarting there and its messy, sometimes sort of works, often not. has anybody found a stable work around with Ichat? Mary -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

I can't even get the Apple start page to load now that I've upgraded to 10.6.4 it just constantly relaunchwes VO. How does turning VO on and Off resolve the problem? I just get the same message of voiceover on. At what point do you turn VO off and back on? This is certainly frustrating. To

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

I'll try this with the Apple site. I can't believe this broke Apple's own webpage! Innovation distinguishes between a leader and a follower Steve Jobs On Jun 15, 2010, at 4:48 PM, Barry Hadder wrote: Mary, Everybody just started buzzing about this a few days ago, so I wouldn't be too

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Well, I just tried the apple support page that I was having problems with and it worked fine twice in a row. This is starting to get really tricky. On the Audible page, I've done the fallowing: When vo restarts itself, shut it down. reload the page. After a few seconds (4 or so) start vo. I

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Hi Mary, I'm afraid that I don't know anything about IChat. On Jun 15, 2010, at 7:02 PM, Mary Otten wrote: Hy Barry, How about Ichat? I tried shutting down and restarting there and its messy, sometimes sort of works, often not. has anybody found a stable work around with Ichat? Mary

Re: -- SPAM -- Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

Do you have an audible account? I've noticed that just going to audible doesn't seem to cause it necessarily. If you have an account and it tries to sign you in automatically it crashes. Also it sometimes will go to the site but when you start to navigate through it it will crash. Oddly if

Re: safari 5 bug not fixed with new os release

I don't use ichat, but, the only thing is, with the audible bug, someone would have to have an account to see it happen. I have no problems until signing in. Yes, I am also using the google search solution to get around the problem. The thing is, as time goes on, we will find more of these

Re: New Os or not?

James - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:50 PM Subject: Re: New Os or not? I hope the white Macbooks can do the multi tap or whatever they call it. I seem to have settings for it and I

Re: New Os or not?

a multi touch track pad which is not mentioned as far as I know with the white MBs. Take care James - Original Message - From: Brent Harding bhard...@doorpi.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 11:50 PM Subject: Re: New Os or not? I hope

Re: New Os or not?

No, I got one that was from October of 2008. - Original Message - From: william lomas lomaswill...@googlemail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:48 AM Subject: Re: New Os or not? have you got the new macbook then On 27 Aug 2009, at 09:32

Re: New Os or not?

: No, I got one that was from October of 2008. - Original Message - From: william lomas lomaswill...@googlemail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 27, 2009 3:48 AM Subject: Re: New Os or not? have you got the new macbook then On 27 Aug 2009, at 09:32, James

Re: New Os or not?

They did on OSX 10.5. There was an option to install Leopard and then pull in user files from a time machine backup. I don't see why they wouldn't continue to support that feature. CB kaare dehard wrote: I wonder if they have or will have a restore from time machine backup option? If so,

Re: New Os or not?

for any advice Scott On 8/25/09, Fonzie sunrisings...@aim.com wrote: Hey there everyone, Hi hope all is well. The Snow Leopard DVD shipping will be a fresh copy, allowing you to do a clean install if you are wanting to do so. Hope this helps. I know, once I get the new OS in my hands, I

Re: New Os or not?

Yes they will have an option for restoring from TIme Machine or you can migrate from a Time Machine backup as well. On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:20 PM, kaare dehard wrote: I wonder if they have or will have a restore from time machine backup option? If so, would it restore all stuff that you need

Re: New Os or not?

Sprint ever carry them. - Original Message - From: Scott Chesworth scottcheswo...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, August 26, 2009 4:49 PM Subject: Re: New Os or not? Fonzie et al, Are you certain it will be a full copy that ships? I mean, if the user

Re: New Os or not?

to do a clean install if you are wanting to do so. Hope this helps. I know, once I get the new OS in my hands, I will be doing a fresh install, and wipe out hte current installation I have of Leopard. Take care Fonzie On Aug 25, 2009, at 9:17 AM, James Nash wrote: So will the Erase

Re: New Os or not?

You dont' need to worry even if it was upgrading the existing version. Apple has gotten the upgrade process down to an art unlike Microsoft. I think once you do it, you'll find all the worries were for naught. :) On Aug 24, 2009, at 9:40 PM, Mike wrote: Hi all: I'm going to get Snow

Re: New Os or not?

Well lets clear up one item here. The erase and install option will not be available in the menu as it is now. This was do to customers choosing the wrong option and trashing all their data. Erase and install literally means just that and whatever anyone does, backing up your data is

Re: New Os or not?

According to sources at appleinsider, the erase feature is not prominent in the install. Apparently it still can be done, however one must go to disk utility first. On 25-Aug-09, at 12:57 AM, Mike Arrigo wrote: You can choose to completely erase your drive before installing. Unlike

Re: New Os or not?

So will the Erase and Install not be an option? - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: New Os or not? Well lets clear up one item here. The erase and install option

Re: New Os or not?

it is but it is in disc utility On 25 Aug 2009, at 15:17, James Nash wrote: So will the Erase and Install not be an option? - Original Message - From: Scott Howell s.how...@verizon.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: New

Re: New Os or not?

Hey there everyone, Hi hope all is well. The Snow Leopard DVD shipping will be a fresh copy, allowing you to do a clean install if you are wanting to do so. Hope this helps. I know, once I get the new OS in my hands, I will be doing a fresh install, and wipe out hte current installation I

Re: New Os or not?

...@verizon.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 10:35 AM Subject: Re: New Os or not? Well lets clear up one item here. The erase and install option will not be available in the menu as it is now. This was do to customers choosing the wrong option

Re: New Os or not?

The menu option isn't there, but the way I plan to do it is, boot from the dvd, go to utilities and choose disk utility, erase the drive, then install the new operating system. Of course, before I do this, I will do a complete backup to my external hard drive, and I already have backups

Re: New Os or not?

I wonder if they have or will have a restore from time machine backup option? If so, would it restore all stuff that you need from a leopard backup as well as upgrading to snow-leopard? On 25-Aug-09, at 9:13 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: The menu option isn't there, but the way I plan to do it

RE: New Os or not?

so. Thanks. Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Tuesday, August 25, 2009 9:14 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: New Os or not? The menu option isn't there, but the way I

New Os or not?

Hi all: I'm going to get Snow Leopard but I have a concern. Is it an Upgrade which has to be installed over a previous version of Leopard or can it be ran as a complete fresh install. I don't like the idea of installing another OS over another. It can be problematic and that sounds vary much

Re: New Os or not?

My guess, based on the Leopard install, is that regardless, you should be able to have a fresh install if you choose. It'll just archive your old Leopard installation and let you start fresh. You can then delete the archived OS if you wish. I do not know this for certain, it is only a

Re: New Os or not?

I too, am nervous. Especially since VO is my first screenreader, and it took awhile to learn it. I never buy tech toys when they're brand new; I usually wait to see what others think. I think I'll do this with SL too, just to kind of have some info before I take the plunge. It was discussed

Re: New Os or not?

You can choose to completely erase your drive before installing. Unlike Microsoft which insists on complicating things by having completely separate disks for upgrades or full installs, as far as I know, apple's operating system disks are all the same. On Aug 24, 2009, at 8:40 PM, Mike