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2021-04-26 Thread M. Taylor
Your iPhone apps are tracking you. iOS 14.5 lets you turn that off. Here's how It takes under a minute to change a setting that will boost your privacy and keep ads from following you across the internet. Here's how to do it. With iOS 14.5, you can stop apps from tracking you across the

Re: Smart locks that work with HomeKit?

2021-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
My husband spent the entire afternoon trying to get it installed, and finally gave up. Cheers, Donna > On Apr 26, 2021, at 8:02 PM, Jeff Berwick wrote: > > When I read the subject, I was prepared to recommend the August Smart Lock. > I have this and have never had any issues with it. > > I

Re: Smart locks that work with HomeKit?

2021-04-26 Thread Jeff Berwick
When I read the subject, I was prepared to recommend the August Smart Lock. I have this and have never had any issues with it. I was a bit confused by the installation process, but once I had it installed it made sense to me. It was pretty easy. My August lock is probably three or four years

Smart locks that work with HomeKit?

2021-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Does anyone know of a smart lock that works with HomeKit on voiceover? My husband and I just tried to install the August lock. It was expensive it was a pain in the***, and it still doesn’t work. So, looking for other alternatives. Thanks, Donna Sent from my iPhone -- The following

layout pane for braille on mac

2021-04-26 Thread Caitlyn Furness
Hi, Just thought I’d update you all on my braille layout pane problem.. For a time now, the layout pane in the braille section of the vo utility was not showing up. I’d click on the layout tab and nothing would happen. The type of display was showing up, though, and I could pick things like

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Chuck Reichel
Hi Dave, Thanks. Going to check it out. Chuck > On Apr 26, 2021, at 2:17 PM, Dave Carlson wrote: > > If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — > Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will vary, but you should get one with both > ADF and a flatbed for books. > >

Re: Best bookkeeping software for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Brad Snyder
“Best” is a very subjective term. I suggest you check out FreshBooks.com. It is a web-based subscription accounting/invoicing service that is accessible using VoiceOver on both iOS and Mac. It has been a while since I’ve used the service, but if I remember correctly, I think there is an iOS

Re: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries
I appreciate your wisdom and experience when it comes to the Mac. I bought my Mac in hopes of transitioning away from Windows once and for all. I once had vision and was more than a casual PC user. However, the last few years I have struggled with being productive on Windows 7 and `10. I am

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Jürgen Fleger
Hello, yes, Docu Scan Plus ist really the best solution. I like it very much. What‘s also quite good is Exact Scan Pro. I‘m not sure whether you have it in the US but it’s abailable in Germany on their web side. Vuescan is another alternative. But last time I used it it didn‘t support layout

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Dave Carlson
If you’re talking Mac OS, then the best OCR is likely the most expensive — Docuscan +. Scanners themselves will vary, but you should get one with both ADF and a flatbed for books. Dave Carlson Farfar, Engineer, Oregonian, Woodworker, and Pioneer On Apr 26, 2021, at 9:59 AM, Chuck Reichel

Re: Safari busy on Instacart

2021-04-26 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, I’m using a MacBook Air 2020. I’ll download 11.3 and see if that makes a difference. Thanks, Traci > On Apr 25, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: > > I had no issues on Big Sur 11.3. Not sure if this is fully out to the public > though. > > Best wishes, > >

Re: Best bookkeeping software for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Herbie Allen
Have you tried numbers? > On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:52, Chuck Reichel > wrote: > > Hi List, > Whats the Best bookkeeping software for VoiceOver? > I need to grab something today and I have a budget for it. > I need something to help me run my recording studio Business and also be able > to issue

Re: Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Barry Hadder
I use tesseract from the CLI for OCR. For a scanner I use an Epson Perfection 1640SU I’ve had for 20 years. It works pretty seamlessly with ImageCapture. > On Apr 26, 2021, at 11:59, Chuck Reichel > wrote: > > Hi list, > whats the Best scanner and OCR for VoiceOver? > I have a budget put

Best OCR & scanner for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Chuck Reichel
Hi list, whats the Best scanner and OCR for VoiceOver? I have a budget put aside for it so I need the best and most VoiceOver friendly combination of OCR and some very cool software to make life a bit easier! :) Thanks for any ideas? Chuck -- The following information is important for all

Best bookkeeping software for VoiceOver?

2021-04-26 Thread Chuck Reichel
Hi List, Whats the Best bookkeeping software for VoiceOver? I need to grab something today and I have a budget for it. I need something to help me run my recording studio Business and also be able to issue invoices & keep good track of the money flow! Is office for mac the way to go? what are you

Re: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Yuma, I agree with you. I’ve learned to live with the touch bar, but after four years, I still am not a fan. I’m about to buy one of the new Macs, and I’ve decided to get a MacBook Air precisely because I want function keys and not a touch bar. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad > On Apr 26,

RE: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Thank you ||Maurice. I am retired and my needs are certainly modest. |When thinking about a new system, I have been thinking about the new Mac laptop. I have a number of Bluetooth devices including the Air Pods Max and |I do not care for Windows implementation of Bluetooth. It works, but I find

RE: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread Les Kriegler
Thank you for your response and comments. |I think I would get a setup with the specs you have. ||I have used Windows for over 30 years, so |I cannot imagine dropping it totally. When |I used a |Mac, |I was not happy with reading PDF files. At the time, |Mail was extremely slow on my unit. |I

RE: Voice Over on Apple TV box

2021-04-26 Thread Les Kriegler
||Hi Brad, I have a third generation Apple TV and |I| use Siri to turn VO| on and off. |I have also used it to launch applications. Best, Les From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Sunday, April 25, 2021 7:07 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com

Re: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
I have not used a windows system for the past 11 years. In fact, I have done perfectly well without all that windows/jaws/nvaccess combo. Apple's eco system gives me the unix/linux/terminal facility I need, the music production and hardware connectivity for my sound design and instrument

Re: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
Sorry, I'm way past that > On 26 Apr 2021, at 1:37 am, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Try using CMD + Shift + D, when you need to send mail using the Apple Mail > app on your Mac. > > - Brad - > > > On Apr 25, 2021, at 07:22, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries >

Re: mac os big sur + mbp 16 2020: feel totally ripped off by the touch bar

2021-04-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi, thanks for your suggestions, however I don't find taking away a whole row of function keys something that I can accept. These are called function keys for a reason, they have a function to which you can map something in order for your workflow to be more efficient. I'm not a casual mac