Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Mel, In ColorVisor, just tap the Info button and you'll get a clear explanation of how to use it with VoiceOver. Cheers, Anne On 22 Oct 2012, at 00:47, Mary Scott bluespru...@comcast.net wrote: I just downloaded Colorviser. I don't know how towork it but I will figure it out. If

How to get to the last written cell in numbers?

2012-10-22 Thread Daniela Rubio
Hello all: Here I come with a simple question, but this is getting me cracy. How do I get to the last written cell in a numbers table? This is: If I paste a table from pages to numbers, how can I know where is the last cell where I find actual data? Thank you very much for all your help! Best

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Jürgen Fleger
Hi Alex, it's VO + F2 tweice. You can find all VO shortcuts by pressing VO + h twice. There you find all VO commands and - as long as available - the determined shortcut. You can find more shortcuts independent from VoiceOver in the system preferences under the keyboard tab. Good luck Jürgen

Re: How to get to the last written cell in numbers?

2012-10-22 Thread Jürgen Fleger
Hi Daniela, as far as I know there's no way like in Excel and Jaws to move the cursor to the last written cel of a column or a row. But if you paste a table from Pages to Numbers it should have the maximum size necessary for your table. So at least you got a ruff idea of the demension. All the

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Christopher-Mark Gilland
Sure. My Skype name is Twinklesfriend2007. Chris. - Original Message - From: Timothy Clark Music To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 2:13 PM Subject: Re: how to broadcast on a mac i know that's how it's spelled but it did something weird

Booting from an External HD

2012-10-22 Thread Nicholas Parsons
Thanks, guys! Right arrow twice worked perfectly. NIc -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi there, Is there any of you Ariadne users who can tell me exactly what the track favorites function does? I have tried to have it on and off and i can see no difference in behaviour whatsoever. Ariadne tells me if i'm about to pass a favorite whether the function is on or off, so i can't for

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Krister Ekstrom
Hi I tried to see what Ladiocast actually does, but the description is in a language that has no fonts or so installed, or something like that, because i get the occational english word and then a bunch of question marks, so i would be very thankful for a description of what the program is

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Alex Hall
I'll pass it on, but I thought that command was to list open windows? I don't know, I probably misunderstood the tweet and this is what he is after. Thanks. On Oct 22, 2012, at 3:48 AM, Jürgen Fleger apple-engl...@fleger.net wrote: Hi Alex, it's VO + F2 tweice. You can find all VO shortcuts by

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Wouldn't Nicecast do as well? Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype name: barefootedray On Oct 22, 2012, at 6:06 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: Hi I tried to see what Ladiocast actually does, but the description is

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Krister Ekstrom
I don't think it's as intuitive as Station Playlist Studio, plus as far as i know, you can't use function keys as cart machine for jingles and the like. /Krister 22 okt 2012 kl. 13:43 skrev Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net: Wouldn't Nicecast do as well? Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Alex, Would the command you're looking for be Bring Window to Front (VO-Shift-F2)? Cheers, Anne On 22 Oct 2012, at 13:39, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: I'll pass it on, but I thought that command was to list open windows? I don't know, I probably misunderstood the tweet and

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Alex Hall
It might be. I have never worked out what that command does as it seems to do nothing the few times I've tried it. On Oct 22, 2012, at 8:05 AM, Anne Robertson a...@anarchie.org.uk wrote: Hello Alex, Would the command you're looking for be Bring Window to Front (VO-Shift-F2)? Cheers,

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Mary Scott
GPS apps seem to be pretty expensive so I am still struggling to decide which one. Are there ever trials before buying? I am also interested in a bar code reader. Any ideas? Mel and Plato,new dog On Oct 21, 2012, at 5:13 PM, Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net wrote: One thing about navigon,

Problem with lagging in Mail definitely seems to be speech-related

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Homiak
If anybody is having the problem with Mail in which messages do not seem to delete immediately, it definitely appears to me to be a problem with voiceover's speech either not being able to keep up or interrupt itself and go on to the next item. When I use braille and mut voiceover, I have no

Re: Problem with lagging in Mail definitely seems to be speech-related

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Homiak
I just realized that another solution to this problem is simply to hit control to pause speech before hitting delete. -- Cheryl May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) On Oct 22, 2012, at 9:01 AM,

Mac not turning on

2012-10-22 Thread May and Noah
Good morning. I'm asking this for a friend. They have a 2011 macbook and it will not power on at all. Any ideas on what the problem could be? May and Prince Noah Personal Playground www.canadianlynx.ca m...@canadianlynx.ca -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Homiak
I remember there being something about this in the Mountain Lion Voiceover Getting Started. You might want to search there; if i have time later today I'll try to look for it in my braille copy. -- Cheryl May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my

Does anybody know of a case wolution for the refreshabraille

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Homiak
My slightly-used Refreshabraille 18 came with a sleeve but I really wanted a case for it that it can live in like i have for my braillelite 40. I ordered one from Aph but got an email back saying the order has been canceled because the item has been discontinued and there are no more in stock.

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
Hello! I'm developer of BlindSquare. There is no try-and-buy option since TTS costs always. You can still use Apple's returning policies, there is always possibility to return app and get money back. About what BlindSquare does: It reports automatically street addresses while you walk, next

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Krysti .Power
When I tired to record with adobe soundbooth for mac I got noise in the background from the vacume how do I fix this On 2012-10-22 8:46 AM, Krister Ekstrom kris...@kristersplace.com wrote: I don't think it's as intuitive as Station Playlist Studio, plus as far as i know, you can't use function

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Vivianna
OK, i just want to say that it is wonderful to have the developer of this app right here on the list. thank you so much for taking the time to tell us about your app. it sounds like something that i have been looking for and, i will be purchasing it today. Vivianna On Oct 22, 2012, at 9:54 AM,

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
Thanks Vivianna. Since launch (in late May this year) I have published 3 major releases and 4th is under Apple's review. Most of the features are ideas from real users and I think this is the only way to get there what title of this thread says :-) BR, Ilkka -- You received this message because

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Mary Scott
Thank you so much. This is the info I wanted. I am now convinced to get this app. Sounds like exactly what I want. Mel On Oct 22, 2012, at 11:30 AM, Vivianna irish...@gmail.com wrote: OK, i just want to say that it is wonderful to have the developer of this app right here on the list.

samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread Mary Otten
I just saw a note on the vi-phone list sent by a guy who said he was using his Macbook and sending from Samnet. I didn't think it was possible to use samnet on a Mac. I'm sending this note here in the hope that the gentleman who sent that note to vi-phone is also subscribed here; the question

Re: samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread Buddy Brannan
Currently, you can do most things using Chrome on the mac. This is experimental though and is subject to change. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY On Oct 22, 2012, at 12:10 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: I just saw a note on the vi-phone list

Re: Trouble reading new bookshare books in xml format

2012-10-22 Thread Harry Hogue
Hi Greg, I think I just asked this very question, actually. Books I download still come in a .zip file, and most of them open, but the last couple have come up blank, except for one which I was able to start reading but now shows up as blank. Therefore, I don't think it is a Bookshare issue;

Re: Trouble reading new bookshare books in xml format

2012-10-22 Thread Christine Grassman
I've noticed recently that when I download a book, I can't easily locate the xml file by going to the folder. I use Spotlight, write part of the title, space and then write xml and the file appears as part of the Spotlight list. I then hit return and Safari opens with the book ready to read.

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Mike Arrigo
This does sound like an awesome app, have you thought about developing an android version as well? One advantage there is that you would not need to provide a TTS voice because, unlike IOS, developers have full access to android's TTS services. Original message: OK, i just want to say that it

Re: samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread Mike Arrigo
You can use most sam net features with any browser, and you can play protected content if you use the chrome browser. Original message: I just saw a note on the vi-phone list sent by a guy who said he was using his Macbook and sending from Samnet. I didn't think it was possible to use samnet

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Tammy
Hi, Well that pretty much has assured that I'll buy it. I've wanted something to announce upcoming street crossings for me and an easy to hear voice would be nice too. Thanks for the help, Tammy -Original Message- From: Lisette Wesseling Sent: Sunday, October 21, 2012 11:26 PM

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Tammy
Hi, thank you very much for this information. Tammy -Original Message- From: Ilkka Pirttimaa Sent: Monday, October 22, 2012 10:54 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Best GPS for me? Hello! I'm developer of BlindSquare. There is no try-and-buy option since TTS costs

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
It has to be one of these two from what Alex described: 1. vo-f2 twice and then hit return on desired window: that is the window chooser and I do use that when I know my window should have changed but my keyboard focus isn't there or when I think there may be a window I'm not finding or a

Re: samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Ann Homiak
Yes, it's quite possible, for instance, to go to samobile.net in safari, log in, and send email from your samobile.net account. That and quite a few things can be done without whatever is being done experimentally that works in Chrome. Certainly it would be great to have full accessibility on

Re: samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread Shawn Krasniuk
Mary, you can do SamNet on the Mac if you have Chrome. That was me that sends the messages on the Viphone list that say Sent From My White MacBook using SamNet. That is a signature that I programmed into it. I would write to this list using SamNet, but for some reason, and I don't know why it's

Re: samnet on a Mac?

2012-10-22 Thread John Panarese
You can also do so using Apple Mail. There are instructions on the Serotek site for setting it up. It's not difficult. I have mine working on both of my Macs. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website,

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
Android hasn't been so good for visually impaired but I have tested latest version and it seems to catch up Apple. It's true what you say about TTS. In my development version I have VoiceOver -only but it's just so bad compared to Acapela TTS that I'll not publish it. If I find a partner or

Re: Newbie tip: some useful (mainstream) keystrokes

2012-10-22 Thread Traci
Thanks for this. I've often wished there was a Mac Keyboard practice, like there is for vo. Traci Sent by Macbook Air Mail On Oct 21, 2012, at 8:17 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Here's another tip I wish I'd known about a long time ago. Note that the below keystrokes use

Re: Mac not turning on

2012-10-22 Thread matthew Dyer
Hi may, Does your friend have there machine pluged into AC power? I had a similar problem with my mini and found the logic board had to be replaced. Try to leave it connected for a while and see if it will come opn. If not, then I would contact apple on this one. Matthew On Oct 22, 2012,

Re: Newbie tip: some useful (mainstream) keystrokes

2012-10-22 Thread Paul Hunt
Hello Alex. Thanks for prviding these keystrokes. Please tell us how you found then. Thanks so much. On Oct 21, 2012, at 10:17 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Here's another tip I wish I'd known about a long time ago. Note that the below keystrokes use the f keys, so on a

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Kevin Mattingly
Bought it and it is a great little app. Kev On Oct 22, 2012, at 2:30 PM, Ilkka Pirttimaa ilkka.pirtti...@gmail.com wrote: Android hasn't been so good for visually impaired but I have tested latest version and it seems to catch up Apple. It's true what you say about TTS. In my development

Re: how to broadcast on a mac

2012-10-22 Thread Timothy Clark Music
noise gate. web site http://www.timothyclarkmusic.wordpress.com phone number should you need to reach me 724-401-1224 check my site for more contact information. thanks and may the good lord keep you and bless you. Timothy On Oct 22, 2012, at 11:29 AM, Krysti .Power wrote: When I

Re: Newbie tip: some useful (mainstream) keystrokes

2012-10-22 Thread Alex Hall
A few weeks ago I emailed the list a link I found to a page of mac keyboard shortcuts. I just emailed the ones I didn't know about that I find myself using, but there are plenty of other ones, including some nice restart/shutdown commands involving modifier keys and the eject key. I don't use

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Mike Arrigo
Hopefully that could happen, an android version of this would be awesome. As you said, the newest version of android usesthe same gestures as the iphone and provides the same level of accessibility. Acapela has just released their voices for android and they can be used system wide, for screen

Re: Best GPS for me?

2012-10-22 Thread Ilkka Pirttimaa
BlindSquare uses OpenStreetMaps. It has better license than Google Maps. There is also neat data available that BS doesn't use - yet. For example information about traffic lights and locations of entrances. I've been also speaking to some members of OpenStreetMap community. You can't ask them to

Recording phone or skype calls on an iDevice

2012-10-22 Thread Petra Nieuwenhuis
Hi all, For interviews I need a way to record what I am doing. Is it possible to record phone or skype calls on an iDevice? Thanks for any help in advance, Petra -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send

Re: keyboard command to focus active windows?

2012-10-22 Thread Cheryl Homiak
True, but there are sometimes windows that do not show up with cmd-accent. -- Cheryl May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord, my rock and my Redeemer. (Psalm 19:14 HCSB) On Oct 22, 2012, at 2:01 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Just

Re: macbook pro 2012 memory

2012-10-22 Thread Alex Hall
Are you sure it's upgradeable? I thought the new Pro models were getting hammered because you can't upgrade them like you could the previous models? On Oct 22, 2012, at 3:57 PM, Chris Bruinenberg cbrui...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all. I'm trying to find the right memory for my macbook pro 2012

Re: macbook pro 2012 memory

2012-10-22 Thread Chris Bruinenberg
Hi Alex. It's not a renin a macbook so it's upgradeable. On Oct 22, 2012, at 1:16 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Are you sure it's upgradeable? I thought the new Pro models were getting hammered because you can't upgrade them like you could the previous models? On Oct 22, 2012, at

Re: Problem with lagging in Mail definitely seems to be speech-related

2012-10-22 Thread Les Kriegler
If this is related to deleting messages, I have been able to delete mail with speech in progress. My problem is that it takes a long time before one can delete messages from the G Mail folder; the messages just don't appear there for long periods of time. Les On Oct 22, 2012, at 10:04 AM,

Re: Recording phone or skype calls on an iDevice

2012-10-22 Thread Timothy Clark Music
i personally use an olympus for field recording such as interviews or ambiance or the like. the Olympus LS-7. web site http://www.timothyclarkmusic.wordpress.com phone number should you need to reach me 724-401-1224 check my site for more contact information. thanks and may the good

Automator, launch application

2012-10-22 Thread Traci
Hi all, I'm trying to create an automator service to launch Messages, so I then can assign a keyboard shortcut to that. I feel like I'm so close to success, however I can't find the pop-up button to select the application. I believe I'm correct in adding the action to launch application, but

Re: How to get to the last written cell in numbers?

2012-10-22 Thread Eugenia Firth
Actually, there is a way to do it, but it's not real obvious. If you have a MacBook Pro like I do, you press the following keys together and it will take you to the very last sale of your file you press FN key, control, option, and the shift key. Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012, at

Re: How to get to the last written cell in numbers?

2012-10-22 Thread Eugenia Firth
I'm sorry, I forgot to say to press the right arrow key also so it's the FNT, the control key, the option key, the shift key, and the right arrow key. Now those other keys on the left you should be over press them all at one time with with one hand. Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Oct 22, 2012,

Re: macbook pro 2012 memory

2012-10-22 Thread Kliphton
Try crucial.com it has a tool that will just scan your hard ware, tell you how much you can install, and exactly what you need. Great customer service too! Kliphton Senior (TwitterSkype) kliphton72 (iMessage, facetimeEmail) kliph...@gmail.com (Life Journal) Kliphton.wordpress.com (Sharrie’s

working with ladio cast

2012-10-22 Thread Timothy Clark Music
here's how to work with ladio cast. hope this helps. https://dl.dropbox.com/u/36165976/ladiocast.m4a web site http://www.timothyclarkmusic.wordpress.com phone number should you need to reach me 724-401-1224 check my site for more contact information. thanks and may the good lord

Re: working with ladio cast

2012-10-22 Thread Ray Foret Jr
I cannot help but wonder. I have Nicecast, from the same people who make Audio Hijack Pro. Would Nicecast work in place of Lidacast? Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! Now a very proud and happy Mac user!!! Skype name: barefootedray On Oct 22, 2012, at 7:10 PM, Timothy Clark Music

Re: working with ladio cast

2012-10-22 Thread Timothy Clark Music
for broadcasting? yes, for mixing most likely no. web site http://www.timothyclarkmusic.wordpress.com phone number should you need to reach me 724-401-1224 check my site for more contact information. thanks and may the good lord keep you and bless you. Timothy On Oct 22, 2012, at

Re: working with ladio cast

2012-10-22 Thread Hank Smith
what do u recommend for mixing then? On 10/22/2012 8:34 PM, Timothy Clark Music wrote: for broadcasting? yes, for mixing most likely no. web site http://www.timothyclarkmusic.wordpress.com phone number should you need to reach me 724-401-1224 check my site for more contact information.