Re: iRobot iPhone app

I’ve been wondering about the usability of these. Is everything controllable with the apps? My vision is good enough to avoid bumping into things most of the time but not good enough to read anything that isn’t at least 24 point. I’ve seen demos of both vacuums online and the Neato made more

Re: Backing up the Mac

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 9:40:30 AM UTC-4, The Believer wrote: > >Are the drives formatted to macOS Extended Journaled? I also use the > Passport drives and do not have problems with any of them. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . >"God for you is where you sweep away all the >myst

Re: Backing up the Mac

On Monday, July 24, 2017 at 10:08:45 AM UTC-4, N2KPV wrote: > > Thanks John m I will try that . > > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:05 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >Usually, and I mean, usually, Time Machine automatically formats the > drive to MacOS Extended Journal. At least, this has happened for m

Re: Resources for Adaptive TechnologyRe: Refreshable Braille devices?

Compiled by a government web site and shamelessly plaguerized. They'll get over it. (Smile) Dan The nice thing about science is that it's true whether you believe in it or not. From: Les Kriegler Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 4:21 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Resource

Re: Resources for Adaptive TechnologyRe: Refreshable Braille devices?

Dan, Thanks for compiling this list. Very helpful information. I will save this one. Thank you again. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2017, at 2:16 PM, Dan Rathburn wrote: > > > > A list of grant and loan programs. > > Dan > > 1. Members of the American Association of People with Dis

T-Mobile releases LTE-U in 6 cities, more to come

Interesting article about expansion of the T-Mobile network in to the unlicensed 5GHz band. Several cities have been activated with many more to come. Right now only the Galaxy S8 supports LTE-U but many more phones will by years end. LTE-U will give carriers high bandwidth frequencies to use

Re: mac HTML editor suggestion?

Hi everyone, thanks for the education. Quite the adventure actually. Granted it might have been the editor I tried, since I am not as of yet physically able to use voiceover or textedit. Still, trying to edit the information with the .htm file for my site page produced...less than successful

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Then what will you do about it? There are plenty of resources for those of us with limited income. At the end of the day, the OP still wants to know what choices she has, without being limited to the cost factor. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mys

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

There’s no reason to be concerned about braille note taker prices. You’ve got the orbit which I myself wouldn’t buy with E.T’s money let alone my own but that’s only $500. MIT has a product coming out that’s only $200 which is a vast improvement in price. Once machines get down to that price

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi E. Tea, I'm not concerned about how people spend their money. I am concerned, however for the people who can't afford these devices, and there are a lot of them. But a literacy is important, but many people don't have that opportunity because of the cost of these devices. That's the only poi

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Competition is necessary. If it were not for that, a company would have no incentive for developing the best product. Do you think a blind user would spend more for a used product that has no warranty? Its caveat emptor and when you are talking a couple thousand, that is not a wise inves

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What do y'all think of this tip? http://osxdaily.com/2017/07/12/stop-autoplay-video-safari-mac/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+osxdaily+%28OS+X+Daily%29 Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If

Resources for Adaptive TechnologyRe: Refreshable Braille devices?

A list of grant and loan programs. Dan 1. Members of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) & Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) Members of the American Association of People with Disabilities (AAPD) can join the Digital Federal Credit Union (DCU) to take advantage of acc

Re: mac HTML editor suggestion?

Textedit can also act as a WYSIWYG editor for HTML files, you don't have to be a HTML guru. TextWrangler and(which I understand is being phased out) and its big brother BBEdit are not usable by VoiceOver users. I can forward my reply from support if you want to see it, but right now their text wid

Re: iRobot iPhone app

The Neato is another great unit. My uncle uses this model and it’s fantastic. Both are good models, the I Robot was a bit more but they weren’t one for one the same model either. > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:10 AM, Lois Butterfield > wrote: > > The Neato is also good. The thing I like about t

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Becky, If you're in the U.S., contact your state rehab/blindness organization. They will probably tie the purchase to education or employment, and may also exert control over which device they will purchase for you, but it's a start. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:40 AM, Rebecca Sabo w

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi Les, My only point about the Mac is that even without buying a top of the line model, it is much more expensive than most PCs. But we buy them, because we like them. Same thing applies here. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:28 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Donna, my point about the ma

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi all Is there a program or grant program out there to buy a braille display I really would like one? Becky Sent from my iPhone On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:07 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: I've used both the Ultra and the Edge, and though of course this is just my opinion, I think the Ultra is a far su

RE: Refreshable Braille devices?

Donna, my point about the market is that it’s small to begin with. And now you have two companies competing for market share, so the price could not possibly come down. And if you happen to have a device for trade-in, these companies won’t give you fair market value. I bought a BrailleSense a

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Mary, Thanks for talking about the vary. this sounds like something I’d like myself! Cait > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:53 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Understood. The problem I have with all these companies as you buy want his > devices and you spend thousands of dollars and then for five years la

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

I agree they are expensive, but ET's points about the size of the market are good ones. What you get for your money is the option to have braille, which for some of us is very important. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:39 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Mary, > > In my opinion, all th

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Good luck! Hope it doesn't take too long. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:35 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Thanks, its bookmarked and the piggy bank is instructed to start collecting > funds. No telling how long it will take. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . > "God for you is where you sweep away

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

I've used both the Ultra and the Edge, and though of course this is just my opinion, I think the Ultra is a far superior device. It's smaller, lighter, much more solidly built, and has much better functionality. I like HIMS as a company, but I think they kind of dropped the ball with the Edge.

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

It makes perfect sense. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 7/24/2017 8:53 AM, Les Kr

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

And the Mac is different how? :) Just saying. I agree that these devices are expensive, but so is the Mac, and most of us replace our Macs every five years or so, or even less. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:53 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Understood. The problem I have with all these

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Did not understand that but well, if a user is dependent on braille, that user will not feel a solidly-made braille display to be overpriced. Understand that concept? But here is the thing. How large a market do braille displays have? I dare say if if you can produce fantastic displays and s

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

What I really don't understand his companies like human where in the hymns that are basically selling the same device and competing for business in a small market. Now that really doesn't make any sense. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:51 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > Hi Les, > I agr

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Understood. The problem I have with all these companies as you buy want his devices and you spend thousands of dollars and then for five years later something else comes out and you have to spend the same amount again. It just doesn't make a lot of sense. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2017,

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi Les, I agree that devices like the altar are very expensive. But, based on what the original poster said she wanted, it sounds like that device would meet her needs. Perhaps the Edgewood as well. I know it's less expensive. I am just not that familiar with its capabilities in terms of notetak

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

And iPhone with the braille display would be much less expensive than the blandest waited well no takers. However, I understand people like them, I just think they are way too costly. Just one person's opinion. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2017, at 11:43 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Les, > Overp

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Les, Overpriced compared to? Is there a mainstream solution especially for the deafblind? From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl S

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi Mary, In my opinion, all the no takers including the ultra or overpriced. The ultra the last time I checked for the 40 so my will cost her about $4000. Not worth it in my opinion for what you get. Anybody who buys a blind is no taking device is really paying premium for it. Sent from my iPh

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Thanks, its bookmarked and the piggy bank is instructed to start collecting funds. No telling how long it will take. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Baum. Their website is at: http://www.baumusa.com Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:56 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Who is the seller for this product in the states? > > From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . > "God for you is where you sweep away all the > mysteries of the world,

RE: iRobot iPhone app

$200 between the 960 and 980. $200 between the 880 and 960. Bed Bath and Beyond is the best place to get one, especially if you use one of their 20% off coupons. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rhonda Partain

RE: iRobot iPhone app

Irobot company has been around since 2002. I hear they vacuum great. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Simon Fogarty Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 4:37 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: iRobot iPh

RE: iRobot iPhone app

Good to know both apps are accessible. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Lois Butterfield Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 10:11 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iRobot iPhone app The Neato is also

Re: Can i make Mouse left click using my magic trackpad?

Hello Ramy, The right click is Control-click. You hold down the Control key and click with the trackpad. Cheers, Anne > On 24 Jul 2017, at 09:09, Ramy Moustafa wrote: > > Thanks so much Dear, and the right click sorry? > > > On 7/23/17, Anne Robertson wrote: >> Hello Ramy, >> >> You ca

Re: Can i make Mouse left click using my magic trackpad?

Hi, As Chris mentioned, holding down the ctrl key while clicking the mouse will perform the right-click. You can also set your Trackpad to perform the right-click when you press on the Trackpad with two fingers instead of one. These sorts of settings are found in the Trackpad pane of System P

Re: iRobot iPhone app

The Neato is also good. The thing I like about that one is that a magnetic strip is used to keep it from entering a room, and the Roomba uses a little lighthouse that has a beam. These little units in my house got kicked by me or moved by the dog so they were never in the right spot. I think

Re: iRobot iPhone app

I Robot is right down the street from where I am now. They make very good vacuums. I have the vacuum and the floor mopper and both work well. They navigate around obstacles automatically, don’t fall down the stairs, that sort of thing. Do better than I do half the time.;) > On Jul 24, 201

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Who is the seller for this product in the states? From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

I second this recommendation. If you are up for the learning curve, the VarioUltra is an excellent device. Cheers, Donna > On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:36 AM, Mary Otten wrote: > > If you don't want the full blown capability of a very expensive blindness > note taker, such as the new Polaris, you mig

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

If you don't want the full blown capability of a very expensive blindness note taker, such as the new Polaris, you might consider the varrio ultra. That has the ability to transfer files with a USB stick. And it also has note taking capability. It has an excellent warranty. Some people also find

Re: Can i make Mouse left click using my magic trackpad?

While there might be some gesture to do that, holding down the control key and clicking is the same as a right click. CB On 7/24/17 3:09 AM, Ramy Moustafa wrote: Thanks so much Dear, and the right click sorry? On 7/23/17, Anne Robertson wrote: Hello Ramy, You can perform a physical mouse

Re: mac HTML editor suggestion?

If you are just modifying the content then a simple text editor will work fine. In the end, unless there is some complex content management system behind the scenes, HTML files are just text. So you could open up the text file, wade through (and otherwise ignore) all the markup and just modify

Re: Backing up the Mac

Thanks John m I will try that . > On Jul 24, 2017, at 10:05 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >Usually, and I mean, usually, Time Machine automatically formats the drive > to MacOS Extended Journal. At least, this has happened for me. If not, you > will need to go into Disk Utility, select the act

Re: Backing up the Mac

Usually, and I mean, usually, Time Machine automatically formats the drive to MacOS Extended Journal. At least, this has happened for me. If not, you will need to go into Disk Utility, select the actual disk from the table and choose, Erase, from the toolbar. Change the format popup to MacOS

Re: Backing up the Mac

I know with the Passport I didn’t have to format it . I am not so adept in formatting . I tried going into disk utility but was not sure where to go from there . I may go to staples this morning and try another drive . > On Jul 24, 2017, at 9:40 AM, E.T. wrote: > > Are the drives formatted

Re: Backing up the Mac

Are the drives formatted to macOS Extended Journaled? I also use the Passport drives and do not have problems with any of them. From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your min

Backing up the Mac

Hi all , I have been backing up my late 2011 mac with a My Passport for mac external hardrive . With the last update my mac stopped recognizing the hargrive . i am running El Capitan on my mac . Any suggestions ? I purchased a seagate for mac hardrive but my mac doesn't support it . I also ha

Re: mac HTML editor suggestion?

I am not doing the editing myself. Instead, as requested by the person doing the work, I asked for a program suggestion. I certainly resonate with the task being simple in text, but I do not judge the skills of others by assuming they match my own. Thanks all, Karen On Mon, 24 Jul 2017, -dan

Re: mac HTML editor suggestion?

If that is all you want to change a simple text editor is the perfect tool. A html editor would be overkill. Html coding is plain text encased within a set of text characters to render function and format when a browser encounters them. On Sun, 23 Jul 2017, Karen Lewellen wrote: To the best

Re: disk warrier

Hi! I didn’t understand the probram. SO i ended up uninstalling it. I may check it out later to see what i did not like. /A > 23 juli 2017 kl. 03:06 skrev Simon Fogarty : > > Hi anders > > For what reasons do you not like it? > > > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >

Re: Removal of 3D Touch app switching gesture in iOS 11 confirmed as intentional change

In Public Beta 2 the app switcher has been reversed to its original positioning with most recently opened app on the far right. Also the 4-finger swipe to change apps has been restored. Yay! > On Jul 23, 2017, at 11:33 PM, Singing Sparrow wrote: > > in the public beta 2 i believe this button is

Re: Tutorial series on audio game programming available

Hey Oriol, I do think it would be good to make one podcast exclusively aimed at the keyboard shortcuts. For now, vo shift left or right arrow will fold/unfold your functions. In playground, there is no run command as it's meant to be semi dynamic as explained in the video. Also, tutorial 2 and

Re: Tutorial series on audio game programming available

I find these tutorials really helpful I'm currently on tutorial 2, and all the hitns and commands you're giving etc though you should probably explain a bit more on the commands you're using for example, you use some commands to fold/unfold methods, no idea what the keyboard shortcut is, also execu

Re: Refreshable Braille devices?

Hi, Personally, I love any of the Hims devices, so these are things like the new polaris and the U2, braille sense line of products. The braille is nice and crisp, and the devices themselves are just very well made. I can’t speak about anything made by humanware except the brilliant, but that’s

RE: Tutorial series on audio game programming available

Hi Yuma, Yeah it’s been a few years but if I put my mind to it I’d get something out. I’ll have to have a look at the work you’ve done with swift and x code and then worry about the IOS. Cheers, Simon f From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behal

RE: mac HTML editor suggestion?

There are a number of HTML editers It's just what you want or think about what your trying to do. As a number of people have said, html can be edited with just a text editter. HTML code is just text with brackets of a sertain type around the commands. If you wish to get a bit more advanced th

RE: iRobot iPhone app

What, No one told me there was a iRobot Vacume cleaner? How well does it clean the floors? Or more to the point will it vacume better than I do? -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rhonda Partain Sent: Monday,

RE: Which virtual machine software is accessible?

Hi CB, Um, no from personal experience. I've setup a number of machines using the same windows keys and I've had no issues thus far. All my licences are non volume so the multiple installations would be a problem if that's the way it worked. -Original Message- From: 'Chris Blouch'

Re: Tutorial series on audio game programming available

Hi Simon, Sounds like you can whip up stuff fairly quickly if you put your head into it. I'll probably do some IOS tutorials later down the track for using the accelerometer as control instead of keyboard and trackpad. Cheers, > On 23/07/2017, at 11:11 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Yuma,

RE: Can i make Mouse left click using my magic trackpad?

Hi Ann, Thanks for this I think you've just solved one of my issues. Chers. Simon f -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anne Robertson Sent: Sunday, 23 July 2017 8:56 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subj

Re: Can i make Mouse left click using my magic trackpad?

Thanks so much Dear, and the right click sorry? On 7/23/17, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Ramy, > > You can perform a physical mouse click with your trackpad as long as you > turn off the Trackpad Commander. Just press firmly on the trackpad to > click. > In the VoiceOver Utility, category Verbo