Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread Cheree Heppe
Cheree Heppe here: Sometimes, theory is less effective than task based, hands on examples. Regards, Cheree Heppe Sent from my iPhone On 03/06/2012, at 20:47, Chris Gilland clgillan...@gmail.com wrote: okay… I really could use you awls help. I myself am also a Mac voiceover trainer. I have

RE: VMWare Fusion questions

2012-06-04 Thread Missy Hoppe
That's 1 of the other reasons I got rid of VM ware; using it was going to require another jaws authorization, and to me, it just wasn't worth it. Also, and again, this could be something indicating that my VM wasn't set up properly, the jaws key I did try to use on the VM kept deactivating; have

Freedom Pro Bluetooth keyboard shortcut keys for the iPhone for ass

2012-06-04 Thread Beefcakes
Hi everyone, does anyone know where there is a list of shortcut keys for the freedom Pro Bluetooth keyboard using the iPhone 4S for programs like mail? I could sure use all the help I get from you guys and I thank you! Johnny Cakes -- You received this message because you are subscribed to

Re: pages

2012-06-04 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Walter, I think I counted 17 types of résumé templates in Pages! I don't know about podcasts on Pages but I doubt it. Cheers, Anne On 4 Jun 2012, at 06:13, Walter Harper wrote: Hello all, Is there a template in pages for writing resumes? Also I'm looking for some podcast on pages

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread Lisette wesseling
Hi Chris I agree with Veronica here. I'm a new Mac user and don't really get interacting either. But I'm learning by trial and error, and not stressing if I don't understand the concept. Your ring binder analogy and the zoom camera one actually really helped me, so thanks for those. I do know

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread Gigi
Hi there You know, sometimes the only way you can explain the concept is to say don't worry about it, just do it. Now I say that because I've had a few concepts I didn't get and I just said okay I'll just do it. But the reason I did not have trouble with the interacting concept is that I

Re: New Mac-mini and old printer

2012-06-04 Thread Gigi
Hi there. I was pleasantly surprised the first time I put an old Cannon printer on my Mac. If it had been a Windows machine, I would have had to go through all kinds of hoopla to get it on there. All I did was to plug in the USB cable and press command P to see if the printer was on there. I

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread erik burggraaf
Hi Chris, Erik here from ebony consulting in toronto. I feel your pain. To comment on a couple of things that have been said, I actually find that if you turn automatic interaction via tab key then things work more like windows, in direct contrast to what others have said. I also liked what

Re: Question about ripping Cd's

2012-06-04 Thread Stacey Robinson
Chris, Thanks, so after I create a new library how do I switch between the one for my iPhone and the one for my cd's? Thanks, On Jun 3, 2012, at 10:59 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: Hold down Option while launching itunes. So folks do this accidentally if they are using some VO keys to launch since

strange app store problem

2012-06-04 Thread Maria Chapman
Hi. I was updating some apps in the app store and for iphoto, i movie and garage band I got the message saying i had to buy the apps before they could be updated. Trouble is, these apps were on my system already when i got the computer. I thought maybe they were demo versions so i clicked

Re: Valiantly Trying -- And Miserably Failing -- To Post on Wordpress.com

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, I suggest investing in Mars edit. Its completely accessible. You can find it in the Mac app store. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Jun 3, 2012, at 10:41 PM, Christine Grassman cgrassman1...@gmail.com wrote: Good day/night to

Re: Question about ripping Cd's

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, as soon as you press what ever you press in order to open iTunes either, enter in the dock, command O, or VO space in the apps folder, press the option key. A dialog will pop up asking you to choose an iTunes library. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore

Re: Question about ripping Cd's

2012-06-04 Thread Stacey Robinson
Thanks to everyone. I got it figured out. Yay. On Jun 4, 2012, at 8:32 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: Hi, as soon as you press what ever you press in order to open iTunes either, enter in the dock, command O, or VO space in the apps folder, press the option key. A dialog will pop up asking

Re: VMWare Fusion questions

2012-06-04 Thread Matthew Campbell
Hi. It's not entirely fusions fault when you're jaws activation key craps out. It's jaws crying fowl if anything about the computer that it's running on changes. I've even just upped the amount of RAM once and jaws cried fowl and deactivated. So to answer you're question, Jaws would probably

Re: VMWare Fusion questions

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Meredith
Hi Maria, I'm actually running Windows 8 on a MacBook Pro with 8 GB of RAM, which I deliberately got kitted out so that I could run multiple virtual machines without having to buy multiple computers. I can't remember what the CPU is on the Mini, but you should certainly have enough memory.

Re: strange app store problem

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
I thought those apps which were pre-installed just got updates via the regular system update process. CB On 6/4/12 8:58 AM, Maria Chapman wrote: Hi. I was updating some apps in the app store and for iphoto, i movie and garage band I got the message saying i had to buy the apps before they

Re: VMWare Fusion questions

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
I didn't see a reply to your question about the disk space usage. Generally when you set up the VM you can allocate all you want but it will only use the amount needed to store whatever is on the windows virtual disk. The default is to allocate 2GB at a time as needed but you can configure it

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread Mary Scott
Actually, this was a hard thing for me to learn also. So I just said to myself, When in doubt, interact. Teach her what the key strokes are to get in and out and tell her to play. It is so simple when it finally clicks. On Jun 4, 2012, at 12:10 AM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter wrote: The way I

Re: New Mac-mini and old printer

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
This particular model is one of those scanner/fax/printer combos. You should be able to print with little fuss but you'll probably need to download/install the driver stuff for the fax and scanner to work. CB On 6/4/12 6:08 AM, Gigi wrote: Hi there. I was pleasantly surprised the first time

Re: backing up videos

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
I think you have to go into iTunes, select your phone, goto the Photos tab and then check the include videos checkbox to tall it to include videos in your sync. They should just be in there with all the photos in iPhoto. CB On 6/4/12 1:07 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi, The videos are kept

Re: Easy navigation in ITunes

2012-06-04 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
I often find the goto linked item VoiceOver command that is bound to VO-J and that I also bind to numpad commander-3 acts very close to F6 in several applications. In iTunes while in the Library Table VO-J will toggle between interacting with the Sources and Interacting with the Library

Re: problem when trying to play apple's keynotes on Mac

2012-06-04 Thread Jonathan C. Cohn
Yes, but one can not push their disk space to the limit. Generally UNIX type systems which a Macintosh is underneath, require about 10% of a disk to be not allocated to files. Also, one needs to consider the swap space being used. If this is a fairly new Macintosh it probably has at least 128

Re: problem when trying to play apple's keynotes on Mac

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
So there are two different kinds of video on the web - streaming and progressive download. Streaming means the data generating the AV on your machine is coming down in real-time from the web, is decoded, display/played and then goes poof for every second. Some commercial stuff likes this

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread John Panarese
This is all true. Sometimes, no matter what you do, explaining the theory and coming up with a bunch of analogies simply does not get the proverbial light switch to come on. It has nothing to do with the trainer or the student's capabilities. There are just concepts that are difficult

Re: Alarm Clock?

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
I haven't tried it but some people just use iCal and set the alarm action to play a sound. Of course you have to have your machine on and such for this to work :) CB On 6/3/12 1:16 PM, erik burggraaf wrote: Hi, I use wakeup myself and I'm on SL. Haven't upgraded to lion and intend to wait

Re: SPSS for mac and other alternatives

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
So you've tried the version 20 of IBM's Mac OSX SPSS package and found it inaccessible? http://www14.software.ibm.com/download/data/web/en_US/trialprograms/W110742E06714B29.html I haven't used it but IBM is usually really good about accessibility since they sell a lot to governments. CB On

Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Rahul Bajaj
Hi all, I'm planning to buy a new iPhone. I have to decide between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. The main feature in the 4S, I believe, is Siri. But, then again, Vokul, which can be used on the iPhone 4, is equally good, I think. So, are there any major differences between the iPhone 4 and

Re: Valiantly Trying -- And Miserably Failing -- To Post on Wordpress.com

2012-06-04 Thread Christine Grassman
Hi, Maria and Ricardo. Thanks for the tip about Mars edit, but I am confused. The only problem I am having is locating the proper edit field out of the many into which to paste a prewritten, pre-edited post I write in either Text Edit or in Apple Mail. How will Mars edit help with this? Thanks.

Re: Couple Safari Questions

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
Maybe I missed it but I was able to navigate to the English link just fine but hitting enter popped a new page and loaded the PDF which triggers the inaccessible Adobe PDF plugin. So, I tried command+enter and option+enter but both just popped a new window with the same inaccessible PDF

Re: Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
Another factor to consider is longevity. If you plan to keep the phone until it dies then getting the newer 4S means you'll have a longer support life than the 4. If you tend to turn over your phone every 2-3 years then it probably doesn't matter as much. CB On 6/4/12 1:57 PM, Rahul Bajaj

Re: Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, If you can, why not wait until the new iPhone comes out? At the most, its release is probably 4 months away. At this time, you can pick up the new iPhone or, get the 4S at a lower price. The processor is really the biggest difference between the 4 and 4S. The 4S is using a dual core

Re: Recording on MacBook

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
What app are you using for editing? CB On 5/31/12 4:51 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: Chris, I've just figured out how to make a recording, but when I try and edit it delete, undo, etc. all my edit options are dimmed. Do I need to change any settings in quicktime? On May 31, 2012, at 1:21 PM,

Re: Making MP3

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
Initially it won't have any windows until you choose New Audio Recording from the File menu. CB On 5/31/12 6:23 PM, Mary Scott wrote: I tried to open Quicktime Player and it says it has no windows. Do I need to download something to activate it? On May 31, 2012, at 3:48 PM, Ioana Gandrabur

Re: Recording on MacBook

2012-06-04 Thread Stacey Robinson
I'm using quick time. On Jun 4, 2012, at 2:58 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: What app are you using for editing? CB On 5/31/12 4:51 PM, Stacey Robinson wrote: Chris, I've just figured out how to make a recording, but when I try and edit it delete, undo, etc. all my edit options are dimmed.

Re: Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Rahul Bajaj
Ricardo, While what you said might be true, it is equally true that the new iPhone will take at least 6 months to release here in India. And we also can't be sure that the price of the 4S will decrease, because the price of the iPhone 4 (8GB) which was released along with the 4S is actually

Re: Couple Safari Questions

2012-06-04 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, If you go into /Library/Internet PlugIns and Trash the Adobe PDF Preview PlugIn, Safari should assume to use the Preview app instead which normally is usable within Safari. That doesn't fix the initial problem but does eliminate the inaccessible Adobe problem. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort

Re: Recording on MacBook

2012-06-04 Thread Chris Blouch
Well, you can do editing in Quicktime but I wouldn't attempt anything fancy. Others can recommend better apps such as GarageBand which has a lot more features. Generally with Quicktime you can trim junk off the beginning or end fairly easily. Load up your clip and then choose Trim from the

Reverting Files in Text Edit

2012-06-04 Thread Steve Holmes
What is the easiest way to revert a document while using Text Edit and VoiceOver? When I choose File - Revert, I get the dialog with a button for revert to most recent save and another button for viewing all past versions. the problem I have is viewing past versions. At least when I tried this,

Re: Couple Safari Questions

2012-06-04 Thread Steve Holmes
That's interesting about the Adobe plugin. I guess I never installed it or something because I was able to read those PDF manuals with no problem in preview. I also appreciate the other comments about Shift-VO-M not working well in Safari; wasn't aware of that being a problem. I'll have to keep

Launch Pad

2012-06-04 Thread ROD SKENE
Hi, Is there a way to alphabetize the additional apps you have installed on your Mac. The additional apps are on page two of launch pad. I would like them in alphabetical order just like the pre-installed apps on page one of launch pad. Thanks for any help. Rod -- You received this message

Re: Recording on MacBook

2012-06-04 Thread Stacey Robinson
Can you edit the volume in quick time? On Jun 4, 2012, at 4:11 PM, Chris Blouch wrote: Well, you can do editing in Quicktime but I wouldn't attempt anything fancy. Others can recommend better apps such as GarageBand which has a lot more features. Generally with Quicktime you can trim junk

Re: Advice on switching from PC

2012-06-04 Thread Marc Rocheleau
Just a question that came to mind with the discussion about VM and Bootcamp here. I have a 64-bit version of Win 7 and jaws 13 -- will the 64 bit versions of those programs work on a Mac using one of those two methods? I wasn't sure if there were any compatibility issues that'd come into play

Re: Recording on MacBook

2012-06-04 Thread Blinkin
Greetings, I have a couple questions. According to the keyboard help FN plus left or right arrow is the same as pressing the hime and end button. I tried this both in quicktime and iMovie to adjust the sliders and as far as I could tell nothing at all happened. I

Re: Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Wait and get the 5 this Fall. If you cannot, then get the 4S. On Jun 4, 2012, at 12:57 PM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: Hi all, I'm planning to buy a new iPhone. I have to decide between the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S. The main feature in the 4S, I believe, is Siri. But, then again, Vokul, which

Fwd: Want A $5 Keyboard

2012-06-04 Thread Scott Rumery
Hello, I thought that some of you might be interested in this. Begin forwarded message: From: VaShaun Jones vashaun.jo...@gmail.com Subject: Want A $5 Keyboard again Date: June 4, 2012 6:40:21 PM EDT To: viph...@googlegroups.com viph...@googlegroups.com Cc: macvoiceo...@freelists.org

Re: backing up videos

2012-06-04 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: Anywhere special? I just see my photos. On Jun 4, 2012, at 12:07 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi, The videos are kept within iPhoto as well as your photos. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2012-06-03, at 12:50 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Where will they be on the

Re: Advice on switching from PC

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, This kinda depends on your Mac. Pretty much anything in the last 3 years will support 64bit operating systems. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Jun 4, 2012, at 7:33 PM, Marc Rocheleau marcrochel...@gmail.com wrote: Just a

Re: question for all voice over trainers: trouble interacting with items

2012-06-04 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Being she only has 3 weeks, and constantly is admitting she's not practicing at all... she's not paying me so I'm not out any money, gbut she is waisting my time. I don't wanna be rude but I'm really at my limit. Maybe I'm just too nice of a person. I do tend to tell it like it is most of

Is there likely to be a new iMac soon?

2012-06-04 Thread agent086b
Hi all, on past performance is there likely to be a new iMac released sometime this year? I don't know if to wait or purchase one in the next month or so. I am not a person that must have the latest as long as what I buy does what I need. In the past has the price of each new release increased?

Re: Is there likely to be a new iMac soon?

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Hold off. More than likely, We will hear about the Mac refresshes next Monday. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Jun 4, 2012, at 9:34 PM, agent086b agent0...@bigpond.com wrote: Hi all, on past performance is there likely to be a

Re: Thinking of buying a new iPhone

2012-06-04 Thread Allison Mervis
I find the 4S to be much more responsive than the 4. Allison -- From: Rahul Bajaj rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, June 04, 2012 10:57 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Thinking of buying a new iPhone Hi all, I'm planning to

problems sincing movies to my iphone

2012-06-04 Thread Hank Smith
Hello I am trying to sinc some movies to my iphone I imported seasons 1 and 2 of phineas and ferb, its showing up in my tv shows section and movies section of my itunes library. when I go to hanks iphone select movies, check the eppisodes to be sinced and hit apply it doesn't sinc. when I check

Re: backing up videos

2012-06-04 Thread Tim Kilburn
Nope, nowhere special. Mine are kept within the Content area dedicated to the imported photos. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2012-06-04, at 7:05 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: Hi: Anywhere special? I just see my photos. On Jun 4, 2012, at 12:07 AM, Tim Kilburn wrote:

Garage Band Loops

2012-06-04 Thread Blinkin
Greetings, Does anyone have any other places they get additional loops and sounds from for garage Band other than Main Stage? Main stage sounds like it has a lot more than I need. I am just after more loops and sounds. Thanks for any help. Cheers -- You received this

Re: Is there likely to be a new iMac soon?

2012-06-04 Thread agent086b
Thanks, what happens next Monday? Max. Original Message Subject: Re: Is there likely to be a new iMac soon? From: Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Date: Mon, 4 Jun 2012 22:09:10 -0400 Hi, Hold off. More than likely, We will hear about

Re: Advice on switching from PC

2012-06-04 Thread Marc Rocheleau
Okay cool, I'd be buying new so I just wanted to make sure -- it was a thought that hadn't really occured to me until reading this thread. -Marc On 6/4/12, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, This kinda depends on your Mac. Pretty much anything in the last 3 years will support

Re: Is there likely to be a new iMac soon?

2012-06-04 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Next week is WWDC. Apples World Wide Developers Conference. This is often the time when new hardware, Operating systems,etc are announced. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Jun 4, 2012, at 11:53 PM, agent086b

facebook menus

2012-06-04 Thread Justin Harris
Hello. I am having problems navigating some of the popup menus in Facebook. For example, to unsubscribe myself from someone's status updates, or to add something to my timeline. Voiceover will announce that there is a menu, and tell me to press VO and space to select the current item, but