Re: Technically speaking, How Does Screen Curtain Actually Work?

2012-08-16 Thread Lisette Wesseling
Hi If the brightness is set to zero, will the camera still work on a skype call? I realise I wouldn't be able to see the other person, but I can't see anyway so that doesn't matter. But I want them to be able to see mee, so wonder if the camera still works when the brightness is set to zero.

Re: Technically speaking, How Does Screen Curtain Actually Work?

2012-08-16 Thread Ricardo Walker
I'm not sure. I don't think turning off the display would effect the camera though. Just a guess on my part of course. Try it and see what happens. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Aug 16, 2012, at 2:07 AM, Lisette Wesseling

Re: Customising favourites bar in Mountain Lion

2012-08-16 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Hi Iona, I understand from Tim's post that the click happens only on magic trackpad. In my case, I have accomplished the task on a macbook air with touch pad. I had to turn the trackpad commander off with vo+left turn of the rotor and then I would position the mouse with vo+command+f5 on the

Re: Technically speaking, How Does Screen Curtain Actually Work?

2012-08-16 Thread Garth Humphreys
I always have my screen set to zero and have never had anyone say the camera is not working. Sent from my iPhone On 16/08/2012, at 16:26, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not sure. I don't think turning off the display would effect the camera though. Just a guess on my part

managing voiceover prefferences, suggestions pls

2012-08-16 Thread William Windels
Hello, it seems that I have to do a re-install of 10.8 on my air because of some strange problems and also, with tame-machine, I have still some elements of 10.5 on my machine. To prepare this I was making a backup of different things including my voiceover-preferences. After testing the

Completing PDFs.

2012-08-16 Thread Emilio Hernandez
Hello everyone, I know PDFs has been a long discussion on this list. I also know no clear method of interacting or reading PDFs has been found. (Outside of the alternative tools). Does a comparable method exist that allows one to complete or fill-in PDF files? It seems that PDFs are becoming

why unread button in mail?

2012-08-16 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, Just a quick question. In mail, why must vo say unread button for unread messages? Why not ismply unread? Where is there a button, and is there any way to change this? Have a great day, Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) mehg...@gmail.com; http://www.facebook.com/mehgcap -- You received

Re: reading PDFs?

2012-08-16 Thread Mary Scott
How do I get Stanza? Mel On Aug 16, 2012, at 12:52 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ricardo, I think Stanza is an improvement over Preview from the limited experience I've had with Stanza before writing this message. Les On Aug 15, 2012, at 11:54 PM, Ricardo Walker

Re: materials for the mac

2012-08-16 Thread Mary Scott
Wow! This is the best list I have seen. I have been wanting this list so much. Thank you. Mel On Aug 15, 2012, at 10:14 PM, Laura ann Grymes, LMT agape.wellness.mass...@gmail.com wrote: Voice over help http://help.apple.com/voiceover/info/guide/10.7/English.lproj/index.html Switch

Re: Completing PDFs.

2012-08-16 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi Emilio. Well, I was hoping that when Mountain lion came out, that the new update of PDF pan pro would work. I just tested it. I can get it to read PDFs just fine, but they haven't fixed the editing part for voice over. I still have it on my computer. Since I had bought it, I just left it

Re: reading PDFs?

2012-08-16 Thread Teresa Cochran
I was just going to say that Stanza is kind of hard to come by these days. I'll see what I can do. Teresa On Aug 16, 2012, at 6:15 AM, Mary Scott bluespru...@comcast.net wrote: How do I get Stanza? Mel On Aug 16, 2012, at 12:52 AM, Les Kriegler kriegle...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Ricardo,

getting vo to announce if an edit field is multi-line?

2012-08-16 Thread Alex Hall
Hi all, Is there a way to get vo to specify if an edit field is multi-line? I know it's a small thing, but I'd love to be able to know if pressing enter in an edit field will submit my content or insert a new line. It is one thing nvda does that I miss on the mac. Have a great day, Alex (msg

Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Kevin Mattingly
If there is a command or if anyone has a suggestion how to set one up using the trackpad, I'd sure appreciate you sharing. Kev -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

Re: Customising favourites bar in Mountain Lion

2012-08-16 Thread Tim Kilburn
Thanks Andrew for your response. The only thing I'd add is that the Click is not anything you hear out of your speakers, there is just sort of a click as you press firmly down on the Trackpad so that you know you have the button pressed. Sometimes you'll hear a minor click sound but it's more

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Matthew Campbell
Have you tried a 2 finger scrub? On 2012-08-16, at 10:44 AM, Kevin Mattingly kdmattin...@gmail.com wrote: If there is a command or if anyone has a suggestion how to set one up using the trackpad, I'd sure appreciate you sharing. Kev -- You received this message because you are

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Kevin Mattingly
That is the same as using the escape key. I tried that one already. Kev On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:23 AM, Matthew Campbell wrestling.ch...@gmail.com wrote: Have you tried a 2 finger scrub? On 2012-08-16, at 10:44 AM, Kevin Mattingly kdmattin...@gmail.com wrote: If there is a command or if

Re: Completing PDFs.

2012-08-16 Thread Chris Moore
Sadly, it is not possible to complete PDF files on iOS or Mac when using a screen reader. It is possible to do it with Adobe Reader if you are not a screen reader user, and when I try to open PDF forms within preview/iBooks, I am informed I need to upgrade to the latest version of Adobe

Re: Customising favourites bar in Mountain Lion

2012-08-16 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, You will hear a click if your using trackpad commander and Voiceover sound FX is turned on. That might be what he was referring to. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Aug 16, 2012, at 11:17 AM, Tim Kilburn kilbur...@gmail.com

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Mike Arrigo
You could probably set one up but there's really no reason to, just press command left bracket on the keyboard. Original message: If there is a command or if anyone has a suggestion how to set one up using the trackpad, I'd sure appreciate you sharing. Kev -- You received this message

Re: Exceedingly scary and confounding problem with on-line banking account

2012-08-16 Thread Christine Grassman
Ricardo, thank you for telling me how to empty caches. There was no way to tell whether it did so -- it said empty caches when I hit command option E, but that was it: no choices, check boxes, etc. Is this what is supposed to occur? Also, I did try resetting Safari the other night when I

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Kevin Mattingly
I'm lazy Mike. Kev On Aug 16, 2012, at 12:30 PM, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: You could probably set one up but there's really no reason to, just press command left bracket on the keyboard. Original message: If there is a command or if anyone has a suggestion how to set one up using

RSS Question

2012-08-16 Thread Mary Scott
I have attempted to subscribe to a podcast that says I need a RSS Reader. I followed the link to the AP store but I don't have a clue what is a good one to download. Mel -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this

Re: RSS Question

2012-08-16 Thread Scott Rumery
Newsrack is what I use but it is not free. I believe that it costs $7.99 and in my opinion it is worth it. Scott On Aug 16, 2012, at 12:53 PM, Mary Scott bluespru...@comcast.net wrote: I have attempted to subscribe to a podcast that says I need a RSS Reader. I followed the link to the AP

Blogging platforms, which is accessible?

2012-08-16 Thread Bill Holton
Hi. I need to put up a blog type site where basically I will upload two images every week so I can show people I drect there sample pages for the magazine I work for. Can someone suggest a VO-friendly platform or one that intrigrates well with Pges or another VO accessible editor? BILL

Re: Exceedingly scary and confounding problem with on-line banking account

2012-08-16 Thread Ricardo Walker
Yup. Thats all you should here after pressing command option E. About cookies, that is my fault. I gave you some bad information. In safari preferences, go to privacy, not security. There you will find the option to delete cookies. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info

Re: Exceedingly scary and confounding problem with on-line banking account

2012-08-16 Thread Christine Grassman
I officially surrender -- after updating the Java certificate, emptying caches, clearing cookies, resetting Safari, and clearing all WEb site data, my banking site will not allow me to stay on and do anything after successfully logging in, and sometimes will not even allow me to do that. Seems

Re: Blogging platforms, which is accessible?

2012-08-16 Thread Garth Humphreys
Hi Bill I have used posterous.com and squarespace.com Posterous is fairly basic but it couldn't be easier to add content. it is free. Squarespace is a much more powerful hosting and content management system but also very accessible. My site and podcast at iBlindTech.com is all done with

Re: reading PDFs?

2012-08-16 Thread Esther
Hi Teresa and Mary, You can get the information on where to download Stanza for the Mac by going to the Mail Archive site for either this list or the Mac-access list and typing into the search text box: from:Esther stanza then press Return. The first link returned in either instance has a post

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Chris Blouch
I thought two finger swipe left went back and right went forward. CB On 8/16/12 12:30 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: You could probably set one up but there's really no reason to, just press command left bracket on the keyboard. Original message: If there is a command or if anyone has a suggestion

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Kevin Mattingly
2 finger flick left or right doesnt' move the page to the previous web page. It just shifts the page from left to right. Kev On Aug 16, 2012, at 3:43 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: I thought two finger swipe left went back and right went forward. CB On 8/16/12 12:30 PM, Mike

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Chris Blouch
Hmm. It does on mine. What version of OSX are you running? I'm on 10.7.4 with Safari 6. On here I went to aol.com, picked some random headlin to go to another page and then did a two finger swipe to go back to aol.com. I do have mouse tracking following the VO cursor since I think the mouse

Messages

2012-08-16 Thread Mary Scott
I know this has been answered. Sorry. I just watched the podcast on Applevis about sending messages to IOS devices with the Messages Ap. It seemed so easy but I can't locate the edit box to write a message nor can I find a send button. Do I need to download something to make it work and is

Re: RSS Question

2012-08-16 Thread Garth Humphreys
Hi If you are subscribing to a podcast, than I would recommend either Downcast or iCatcher. Both are excellent and accessible and are about $2. Downcast seems to be the slight favourite but they are both great. Garth www.iblindtech.com/ Search for iBlindTech in iTunes or your favourite pod

Re: Is there a trackpad command for going back a page in Safari?

2012-08-16 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Darn, 2 finger flick left and 2 finger flick right in safari just interacts or stops interaction withthe html. Kev On Aug 16, 2012, at 3:56 PM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Hmm. It does on mine. What version of OSX are you running? I'm on 10.7.4 with Safari 6. On here I went to

Time Key

2012-08-16 Thread Jesus Garcia
Evening list members the short cut key for checking the time no longer seems to be working in Mountain Lion does anyone know if that key changed? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to

RE: Messages

2012-08-16 Thread Jesus Garcia
I assume you need to have someone in your contact list before you can send a message. I can find the send button without any issue, what I have yet to figure out is when typing a name in to the too edit field which mobile device is the message going to be sent too. If the individual has more than

Re: Time Key

2012-08-16 Thread Rodney Haynie
Jesus, Still works for me in ML. I have the keyboard commander set to Right Option T to fire the Apple script for date/time. Take care. Rodney On Aug 16, 2012, at 5:03 PM, Jesus Garcia jesusga...@gmail.com wrote: Evening list members the short cut key for checking the time no longer seems to

RE: Time Key

2012-08-16 Thread Jesus Garcia
Absolutely correct sir my mistake I forgot about checking the keyboard commander. thank you. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rodney Haynie Sent: Thursday, August 16, 2012 17:26 To:

Re: Completing PDFs.

2012-08-16 Thread Emilio
Hey GG, Yes, that is sad news. I went through the archives to read your post about PDFPen. It sounds like such a great app if it would only allow us to edit the PDFs in question. It is getting more difficult in some instances to get a sighted person to help write for me, and it would be cool to

Re: reading PDFs?

2012-08-16 Thread Teresa Cochran
Thank you for taking the time with this, Esther. Unfortunately, I tried those two links in the last week, and the downloads are incomplete or corrupt. I hope this is a temporary problem. I tried another one from a Google search and it was a broken link to the Lexcycle page, which has been down

The mac

2012-08-16 Thread Chris
Hello all I am completely sold on the mac, well just about, thanks to a Skype conference with Mr Price, who has yet to join this list, and Mr Crack, who is on this list. Keep you posted on when I acquire my first and hopefully only mac. Chris. -- You received this message because you are

Re: Messages

2012-08-16 Thread Chris
No. Double tap on the text field to make it editable. Write your text, then double tap the send button above the p or 0 key depending on what keyboard you are using. On 16/08/2012 21:18, Mary Scott wrote: I know this has been answered. Sorry. I just watched the podcast on Applevis about

Re: I just switched back to Safari from Chrome, here's why

2012-08-16 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Hi, there is an easy fix for the problem you're having in Chrome where it loads a page and you have to go back to the edit box. Just use Chromevox. Sure, it crashes Chrome sometimes with the Nuance voices but it does the job. I would use Safari more if SamNet worked for Safari. Shawn Sent from

Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Scott Rumery
Hello everyone, I would like to know if anyone on the list is good at using Audio Highjack Pro. I have recently purchased it with the intention of using to produce a series of Mac and iPhone how to podcasts. Can I use this program to record my voice as well as the Voice Over from my computer

Re: Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Brandon Olivares
Hello, Yes, this is possible. You just have to add two sessions, one for your microphone, and one for system sound. Hit record on both and you're good to go. Brandon On Aug 16, 2012, at 8:26 PM, Scott Rumery blindfait...@gmail.com wrote: Hello everyone, I would like to know if anyone on

Re: Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Scott Rumery
That is what I thought, but if I set up two component sessions won't I get two separate files? I guess what I am looking for is a way to record both my system sound and my own voice all in one file. Will I have to just merge the two files after I record them? Scott On Aug 16, 2012, at 8:36

Re: Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Nope. The System audio file will record both. You just need a session for your microphone and that you can start using command_+G. You want also a system audio session and for that, use command+r. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype

Re: Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Paul Hunt
On Aug 16, 2012, at 8:47 PM, Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net wrote: Nope. The System audio file will record both. You just need a session for your microphone and that you can start using command_+G. You want also a system audio session and for that, use command+r. Sincerely, The

Re: Audio Highjack Pro

2012-08-16 Thread Brandon Olivares
Hello, I believe in Audio Hijack Pro, there is an effect for an application mixing. I can't remember what it's called, but it's near the top of the effects menu. So you can just create one session, and add the other applications you need. On Aug 16, 2012, at 9:17 PM, Scott Rumery

Re: Safari questions with ML

2012-08-16 Thread Steve Holmes
I see that no-one has so far discussed tables with you. While interacting within a table in HTML content, use the VO-Arrow keys to move around in the table. So to move up and down, hold down the VO keys and use up and down arrows. That should move you down in the same column and not push