Re: Fusion and Sound sometimes stutters or sounds robotic ...

2013-04-03 Thread BBS
Hi Jeff. I'm running Fusion 5 and am using NVDA or System Access on Windows XP Pro and I sounds are functioning normally. I haven't updated to the latest version because, umm, I downloaded a cracked version of it and I'm afraid that if I updated, the crack won't work. I know that some people

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Why not put everything in I cloud and ; done, as I do, and I never Sync my I phone with my I tunes library. Kawal. On 2 Apr 2013, at 10:19 PM, Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net wrote: Okay, Having decided to upgrade to an Iphone 5 around June, I have determined at last to make an effort to

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
And I have I cloud Match. Sorry about the braille in my last message. On 3 Apr 2013, at 08:50 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu kawa...@me.com wrote: Why not put everything in I cloud and ; done, as I do, and I never Sync my I phone with my I tunes library. Kawal. On 2 Apr 2013, at 10:19 PM, Ray

Re: Fusion and Sound sometimes stutters or sounds robotic ...

2013-04-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Have never had this problem with Fusion 5 although am using an I Mac 2012 32 GB. Using NDVA. Kawal. On 3 Apr 2013, at 04:46 AM, Jeff Bishop j...@jeffbishop.com wrote: Hello Everyone, I am using a MacBook Pro (a 13 inch duel core I7 Retna) with VMWare Fusion. I notice sometimes that speech

Re: Battery.

2013-04-03 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Its not the case on IOS either. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Apr 2, 2013, at 10:07 AM, Chris Blouch cblo...@aol.com wrote: Interesting. I guess that's not the case on OSX. Not sure why though. CB On 4/1/13 4:40 PM,

Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, Yes, you can also set up a keyboard caommander shortcut to cut down on the amount of keys you need to press. That's what I did. Now, I just press option 1 or option 2 to jump to the begin or the end. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Ray Foret Jr
Only 5 GB. No where near enough: and, I don't see the sense in paying for more especially when the value seems questionable to me. Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray Still a very proud and happy Mac and

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Dave
The best solution here is to create a playlist for your iPhone, and have iTunes sync selected playlists, rather than the entire library. This is actually what you want to do, just using different terms. You need not create a new iTunes library, just add songs and artists to a playlist, then

Re: Exstirnal NTFS drive and VMWare

2013-04-03 Thread Angelo
that data off and back on it again. I thought VMware would be able to write to it? is there any solutions to let the Mac and or VMware work with it?Thanks much for any help! - __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 8187 (20130403

Re: Fusion and Sound sometimes stutters or sounds robotic ...

2013-04-03 Thread Angelo
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Re: anyone used Abisee products with the Mac?

2013-04-03 Thread erik burggraaf
I use one here and it's been a workhorse. I don't like the way they did their software at all, but it get's the job done extremely well. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles about setting up a small business through the ontario disability support program at

Re: anyone used Abisee products with the Mac?

2013-04-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Thanks, Erik. Best, Donna On Apr 3, 2013, at 6:26 AM, erik burggraaf e...@erik-burggraaf.com wrote: I use one here and it's been a workhorse. I don't like the way they did their software at all, but it get's the job done extremely well. Best, Erik Burggraaf Follow my series of articles

Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Jamie Pauls
That is doable, but I think I may have missed a key. Thanks. I will play with it later on today. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 2, 2013, at 11:34 PM, Donovan Osborn donovan303...@gmail.com wrote: I have a full keyboard so it might be harder for you but I interact with the table and press

Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Buddy Brannan
If you interact with the message lit, VO+fn+shift+left arrow should put you at the top, same with right arrow should put you at the bottom. Sometimes you have to stop interacting, then interact again, for it to work. -- Buddy Brannan, KB5ELV - Erie, PA Phone: (814) 860-3194 or 888-75-BUDDY

Re: Question about pushing calendar events to my Mac

2013-04-03 Thread John Panarese
That's very strange. It might be a matter of making sure there is consistency with the calendar names used by both devices. I know I had a lot of issues initially with events synching across, and I fiddled with the calendars and even deleted a few until I got it to work properly with two

Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Mike Arrigo
I made a custom gesture to do this. In the voiceover settings, go to the track pad commander. When you make a custom gesture, you hold the option key to use them. I set it so that option swipe up performs the go to top command, and option swipe down performs the go to end command. If you are

Re: an attempt to make peace with the ITunes Library system and a question

2013-04-03 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, As I mentioned in my first reply to this post, I, too believe that creating a playlist or playlists to sync with the iPhone is the best solution. Ray is uncomfortable with the methods by which iTunes handles his media and moving from no iTunes to incorporating iTunes Match seems like too

Hanging up a call in Skype

2013-04-03 Thread Richard Ring
Is there a keystroke used to hang up a call in Skype? Thanks! You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from my Mac Book Pro richr...@gmail.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To

Re: Hanging up a call in Skype

2013-04-03 Thread Matt Dierckens
Hi Richard. Hit command shift H. Matt Sent from my mac Twitter: matt692 On 2013-04-03, at 10:41 AM, Richard Ring richr...@gmail.com wrote: Is there a keystroke used to hang up a call in Skype? Thanks! You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from

Re: Hanging up a call in Skype

2013-04-03 Thread Richard Ring
Thanks for the quick response. I appreciate it! You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from my Mac Book Pro richr...@gmail.com On Apr 3, 2013, at 9:42 AM, Matt Dierckens matt.dierck...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Richard. Hit command shift H. Matt Sent

Re: an observation and a question concerning his Iphone voice

2013-04-03 Thread Phil Halton
could you point me to this podcast Ray? I'm considering buying the app. - Original Message - From: Ray Foret Jr To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday, April 02, 2013 9:18 PM Subject: an observation and a question concerning his Iphone voice Okay, I'm

Bartender

2013-04-03 Thread Jeff Bishop
Hello, Has anyone played with Bartender to see if it is compatible with VoiceOver? Find out more at: http://www.macbartender.com/ Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails

Re: Bartender

2013-04-03 Thread Emilio
Hello Jeff, Bartender is partially compatible with the Macintosh. While I can access the features from within the program itself, and decide on whether to hide or make icons visible within my menubar, I do not know how to rearrange icons using voiceover. From the web site, you will see that a

RE: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Jamie Pauls
Cool. Thanks. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Buddy Brannan Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 8:07 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message

Re: Question about moving to the top and bottom of the message list in Mail

2013-04-03 Thread Kliphton A M
You stole my key combo!lol Them are the exact keys I use to jump to the top and bottom, love it, wouldn't do it any other way. On Apr 3, 2013, at 5:13 AM, Ricardo Walker rwalker...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, Yes, you can also set up a keyboard caommander shortcut to cut down on the amount of

big jam box?

2013-04-03 Thread Kliphton A M
Okay, maybe I expected to much, but this jawbone big jam box, looks and feels like a little box. Can someone who owns it give me an idea how big it is so I know I got the correct product? Thanks. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries

Re: Hanging up a call in Skype

2013-04-03 Thread Mike Arrigo
Yes, when the skype window has focus, press command shift h Original message: Is there a keystroke used to hang up a call in Skype? Thanks! You can have an off day, but you can't have a day off! ---The Art of Fielding Sent from my Mac Book Pro richr...@gmail.com mailto:richr...@gmail.com --

Re: DJ software for mac that is accessible with voiceover.

2013-04-03 Thread Jürgen Fleger
Couldn't find a way so far. Am 02.04.2013 um 23:12 schrieb Kjsc Radio kjsc.ra...@gmail.com: Is there a Way you can scrubb and scrach a song with vo?Sent from my iPhone On 02/04/2013, at 12:13 PM, Jürgen Fleger apple-engl...@fleger.net wrote: That's how it should work. You can adjust

Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Shannon Gerdts
Hello list, I'm a new subscriber as of today and would like to ask this direct question without getting a lot of elitest Mac/Windows mentalities. What I mean by this is I would love to get some feedback from you guys on the list about an unbiased bit of feedback on your experiences with

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hello. Welcome to the group. I have had a Mac for almost two years although I still use windows at work and at home on my Mac at home, although not a lot. I think there is a place for all platforms, it really depends on what you want to do. I love my I Mac not just because of Voice Over, but

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Alex Hall
Well, if you have iOS devices there are more advantages, since things like contacts, notes, calendars, and more sync to all your devices. You can, for instance, do a lot of typing in reminders or contacts on the mac, and then the changes will appear on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. I'll

New Tech Doctor Podcast: Orbit Plus APH Equals Accessible Calculator

2013-04-03 Thread ROBERT CARTER
In this Tech Doctor podcast, Robert and Allison speak with a doctoral student at North Carolina State University named Sina Bahram. Sina tells us about his work with Orbit Research and the American Printing House for the Blind who have partnered to make an off-the-shelf graphing calculator

RE: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Jamie Pauls
I will add that there are quite a number of podcasts that will help with training, but unfortunately there is not a book for learning the Mac that would compare with the iOS books from National Braille Press. I was a bit surprised that there are not any current books from RFBD related to switching

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Shannon, It seems to me that the question of switching to a Mac from Windows is a little more involved than just looking at the fact that a laptop quit after 3 or 4 years. Given the cost difference between Windows and Mac laptops, your prospective purchase of a Mac would have to last you

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Kerri
Hello, I will do my best to chime in on this subject. I used windows since 1995 in college and 1998 at home. I found the switch fro Windows to Mac rather arduous because my computer had a couple not serious issues and I didn't have training (I hadn't found this list yet) Once the learning

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Phil Halton
I have Windows7 in a bootcamp partition on an iMac running Mountain Lion. Both work just fine, although I've been concentrating on learning the mac and haven't used the bootcamp for months (I have another windows box I use regularly). In my opinion, there is no contest between windows/jaws

importing windows bookmarks into safari

2013-04-03 Thread Phil Halton
Is ther a way to import windows (internet explorer) bookmarks into Safari? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to

RE: importing windows bookmarks into safari

2013-04-03 Thread Jed Barton
looking to do the same thing myself _ From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Phil Halton Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 4:32 PM To: Macvisionaries Subject: importing windows bookmarks into safari Is ther a way to import windows

Accessible white Noise Generators

2013-04-03 Thread Matthew Campbell
Hello all. I'm wondering if any of you have found any white noise generators that work well with VoiceOver? It doesn't matter if they are web based or not, but any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks, Matthew Campbell. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Donna Goodin
One thing I would add is that I feel like having Voiceover integrated into the IOS is a huge advantage in terms of smoothness of operation. I've used Windows with JAWS since 1995. Since July 2009 I've use a Mac at home, and most of the time Windows at work. I agree with the person who said

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Kerri
I must agree with Donna here. May I also add that even when a program in the Mac freezes, it doesn't cause the whole system to lose speech as windows does. I also like that when a program is doing something, we hear busy or ready when it is completed. On 2013-04-03, at 2:30 PM, Donna Goodin

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi there Personally, I like TextEdit and pages better than I like in this word. This is because MS Word offers me more options that I want to deal with. When I made the switch, I had choices because I am self-employed, and I could call my customer and tell her that I was Changing and therefore,

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Donovan Osborn
In my opinion it is very worth it. Every computer has hiccups and problems but the Mac seems to have far fewer. But don't think that once you get it that it will be the same as a windows machine. You will get frustrated with it and want to smash it with a hammer at first but keep with it and

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Kerri
I'm the same way, I have a windows 7 computer for those rare times I use it which I do as it's connected to the tv and that is how we watch tv. On 2013-04-03, at 2:59 PM, Eugenia Firth gigifi...@me.com wrote: Hi there Personally, I like TextEdit and pages better than I like in this word. This

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Mary Otten
Hi Donna, You know, it is also possible to get stuck behind the no upgrade 8-ball with a Mac. It isn't the screen reader, it is the hardware at issue, and then you have to go spend a whole lot more than 200 bucks to get the latest screen reader features that are only available with the new os.

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Eric Caron
On the Mac I find Amadeus Pro to work great with Voice Over. I used Audacity in Windows but found it did not work well for me on the mac side. Amadeus on the Mac has been easier to use and more feature rich then audacity was for me. Eric Caron On Apr 1, 2013, at 5:25 AM, Sean Paul

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Donna Goodin
Well, but that's true of any computer system. If you tried to put Windows 8 on a computer you bought in 1995 you would have a problem. :) But for Mac, you 9only have to contend with the hardware, not the hardware and the screen reader. On Apr 3, 2013, at 6:22 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com

Re: importing windows bookmarks into safari

2013-04-03 Thread Esther
Hi Phil, The general way to import bookmarks from any browser into any other browser is to use the File menu option to Export your bookmarks from the first browser, copy the file over (if you're importing into a browser that's on another computer),and then to use the File menu option of

Inserting Scanned Signature

2013-04-03 Thread Harry Hogue
Hello, Everyone, I need to insert my scanned signature into a Pages document. I scan the signature using Image Capture, but I must have some setting incorrect, because the person looking at the result says that the image still needs to be cropped because it shows the entire page and my

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Jamie Pauls
Have you updated to the latest version of Amadeus Pro? I saw a discussion on Twitter that indicated a real problem with lag in the latest version. I would be happy to learn that that is not the case with everyone. Is it possible to get a demo of the program? Sent from my iPhone On Apr 3,

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Krysti
Hey Eric where can I download the software and does it cost much? -Krysti Sent from my iPhone On 2013-04-03, at 8:30 PM, Eric Caron ecar...@comcast.net wrote: On the Mac I find Amadeus Pro to work great with Voice Over. I used Audacity in Windows but found it did not work well for me on

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Krysti
Eric also how would I transpose a song from G to C -Krysti Sent from my iPhone On 2013-04-03, at 8:30 PM, Eric Caron ecar...@comcast.net wrote: On the Mac I find Amadeus Pro to work great with Voice Over. I used Audacity in Windows but found it did not work well for me on the mac side.

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Ray Foret Jr
What was the problem you heard about? I know that the app store version had some issues: but, the version you get right off the actual web site is much more stable. Sent from my mac, the only computer with full accessibility for the blind built-in! Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Ray Foret Jr
You want to go to this site. http://www.hairersoft.com/pro.html Go there and get it instead of from the app store. Why? It's my understanding that the version you get off the web site I just gave you-the actual web site for the app-is more stable than the app store version. Sent from my

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Chris Gilland
Hey, Ray, I'd actually considered buying Amadeus. I have heard really really good things about it. What is their web site where I can buy it? As you said, the app store rendition has some issues. Chris. On Apr 3, 2013, at 9:48 PM, Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net wrote: What was the problem

Re: importing windows bookmarks into safari

2013-04-03 Thread Phil Halton
Thank you Esther, you must be a very devoted person to have all this information at hand. And, yes, I'll try to make more use of the Mail-archive.com site in future;-) - Original Message - From: Esther To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2013 8:13

Re: audio editing software

2013-04-03 Thread Chris Gilland
Thanks Ray. I really appreciate the help, and the quick response. I'm going there now to check it out. I'll let you guys know if I need any help. Chris. On Apr 3, 2013, at 9:50 PM, Ray Foret Jr rfore...@att.net wrote: You want to go to this site. http://www.hairersoft.com/pro.html Go

Re: Serious question about Mac vs. Windows

2013-04-03 Thread Mary Otten
Nobody said anything about a computer bought in 1995. The original question had to do with a laptop that broke after 3-4 years, and the person wasn't too happy and was considering a Mac. Since upgrades to the screen reader are tied to the os on a Mac, if your Mac is too old to get the new