Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

gt; > On Mar 6, 2024, at 8:43 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Subject says it all, I’m considering one or both of these options. Would > love to know list members experiences, both good and bad. > Thanks, > Donna > >

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

> - Brad - > > On Mar 6, 2024, at 08:43, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Subject says it all, I’m considering one or both of these options. Would > love to know list members experiences, both good and bad. > Thanks, > Donna

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

Oh, yeah, that is handy. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 6, 2024, at 8:59 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > Cool! What I like on the Mac is it can fill out info like shipping and > whatnot. > >> On Mar 6, 2024, at 08:47, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >>

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

t; >> On Mar 6, 2024, at 08:43, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Subject says it all, I’m considering one or both of these options. Would >> love to know list members experiences, both good and bad. >> Thanks

Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

Hi all, Subject says it all, I’m considering one or both of these options. Would love to know list members experiences, both good and bad. Thanks, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

the Hable menu to use the g command. I hope some of these ideas > will help you. > > Earle > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 23, 2024, at 5:00 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> That’s where my question about entering the password c

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

y you can do this from your device. Try it. Leave your phone out of > reach. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 2/23/2024 11:29 AM, 'Donna Goodin'

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

d be iOS does not like UEB inputted into secure text fields. Does not >>> work for me on my Brailliant but 8 dot mode works best in such cases. >>> >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >>> "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." >>> -H

Re: Additional RE: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

L > For those who prefer Braille and/or Grade 2 Braille all the time, albeit > there's a bit of a learning curve, the Hable could be a really nice and > compact option. > > Pete > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Friday, Feb

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

t in such cases. > > From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 2/23/2024 9:10 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> English UEB >>> On

Re: Additional RE: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

number one. Button 1 and 2 > gives number two and so on. You might notice, these are in the same order as > alphabets. To go back to typing alphabets, press button 8 for space and > continue. > > Hope this helps, > Pete De Vasto > -Original Message- > From: 'Don

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

gt; From E.T.'s Keyboard... > "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > On 2/23/2024 8:23 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> I've tried everything. Number sign, no number sign, numb

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

; ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 2/23/2024 8:23 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> I’ve tried everything. Number sign, no number sign, number sign plus upper >> case numbers, number sign plus lower case numbers. I can activate the >> field, but no text e

Re: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

you using the number sign before the first digit? > > - Original Message - > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Date: Thursday, February 22, 2024 10:06 PM > To: via MacVisionaries > Subject: Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable > > Hi all, > Just g

Seeking help from someone who uses an Hable

Hi all, Just got this device, and trying to decide whether it’s worth keeping. Can someone please tell me how to enter my passcode once I’ve woken up my phone? I get to the passcode field, but nothing I do seems to allow me to enter the code. TIA, Donna -- The following information is

Re: Is anyone here on the Brailliant list

7...@twc.com > > Connect with me on zoom > > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 > >> On Feb 20, 2024, at 9:33 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> If anyone here is on th

Re: Is anyone here on the Brailliant list

y e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 2/20/2024 7:33 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi all, >> If anyone here is on the Brailliant user list, could you please put me in >> touch with the moderator? My group.io <http://group.io/> account see

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

ones off. Most of our > usage was on Wi-Fi which was available wherever we stayed. As has been > stated, you only incur charges when using cellular data. We rarely used > cellular data, as it was often spotty anyway. Hope this helps. > Best, > > Les > > -Original Message--

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

of only adding it for the time period that I’m in Europe, so I think that’s what I’ll do. Best, Donna > On Feb 21, 2024, at 7:48 AM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 20/2/24 22:22, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Yeah, and I will b

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

ow. > Best, > > Les > > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2024 10:30 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Subject: Re: Taking wa

Is anyone here on the Brailliant list

Hi all, If anyone here is on the Brailliant user list, could you please put me in touch with the moderator? My group.io account seems to be bouncing, and I don’t seem to be able to fix it on my end. If you could have them email me at doniado...@me.com

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

> > EmailFaceTime/iMessage > jhud7...@twc.com > > Connect with me on zoom > > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 > >> On Feb 20, 2024, at 9:21 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Jos

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

mited texting in certain countries. > Joseph Hudson > > EmailFaceTime/iMessage > jhud7...@twc.com > > Connect with me on zoom > > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 > >> On Feb 20, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

lLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 > >> On Feb 20, 2024, at 6:50 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> Subject says it all. This summer I’ll be traveling to Italy, and I plan to >> take my watch, my iPhone 14 Pro, and

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

Oh, yeah, I know that. I was more thinking about hardware, e.g. do I need a different charger. Thanks, though.  Donna > On Feb 20, 2024, at 7:51 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > An international plan for your iPhone. > >> On Feb 20, 2024, at 18:50, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisi

Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

Hi all, Subject says it all. This summer I’ll be traveling to Italy, and I plan to take my watch, my iPhone 14 Pro, and my Mac. Do I need anything other than the European outlet adapters? Thanks, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list.

Re: Has My Mac lost it's freaking mind?

I’ve written to Aaron to ask him. Cheers, Donna > On Feb 9, 2024, at 3:51 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Well, that’s a fair point. > Cheers, > Donna > > >> On Feb 9, 2024, at 3:50 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: >> >> same here. i

Re: connecting a braille display to a Mac

ttings. doesn’t even differentiate between windows and Mac. > >> On Feb 9, 2024, at 4:23 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi Lori, >> >> It could be invoice over, under braille settings. It could also be in >> Bluetooth. It de

Re: connecting a braille display to a Mac

Hi Lori, It could be invoice over, under braille settings. It could also be in Bluetooth. It depends on what braille display you were trying to connect. My suggestion would be that you look in the braille displays documentation and read the instructions for pairing with a Mac. Cheers, Donna

Re: Has My Mac lost it's freaking mind?

Well, that’s a fair point. Cheers, Donna > On Feb 9, 2024, at 3:50 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > same here. it can’t be our Macs since both of them did it and they’ve never > done it before. > >> On Feb 9, 2024, at 3:48 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>

Re: Has My Mac lost it's freaking mind?

ay the email is formatted? > >> On Feb 9, 2024, at 7:19 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I’m trying to read TopTech Tidbits, and all of a sudden, Voiceover is giving >> me way too much feedback. For example, w

Has My Mac lost it's freaking mind?

Hi all, I’m trying to read TopTech Tidbits, and all of a sudden, Voiceover is giving me way too much feedback. For example, when I navigate to a heading, it says “Insertion point between X and Y. It also keep saying “vertical line.”” This is new behavior, and I haven’t updated anything.

Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

u know, one can purchase such a hook for Air Pods, from a > third-party vendor on Amazon. > > I used to have a set but gave them to a friend as she needed them more than I. > > Mark > > -----Original Message----- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Thur

Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

re you're coming from where the AirPods are concerned. I actually > have a cord I got for Christmas when I got mine that attaches to the stems so > you can wear them around your neck, but not sure who makes it unfortunately. > >> On Feb 8, 2024, at 8:21 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via M

Re: Mark on the Aftershock (Shock) Open Run Pro and Open Fit Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

Mark, I love my AirPods, and they’re working fine, so mostly couldn’t really justify replacing them. But, one thing that keeps me from using them in certain situations is a fear that they will fall out of my ear. Do the Open Fit come with any kind of holder or chord that you could use to

How to send an audio message in IOS 17?

Hi all, I just tried to record an audio message and was not successful. I tapped Apps, then Audio. It started to record, but the only way I could stop the recording was to swipe around the screen, so I ended up with a bunch of Voiceover garbage in the message. Is there some way to record an

Re: Anyone know how to retrieve a chat file from Zoom?

Never mind, I found it. In case anyone else needs to do this, at least if you are the host of the meeting, the chat file is saved in Documents, then Zoom. Cheers, Donna > On Feb 1, 2024, at 1:02 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > I accidentally closed Zoom without first saving the Chat

Anyone know how to retrieve a chat file from Zoom?

Hi all, I accidentally closed Zoom without first saving the Chat file. Does anyone happen to know how I can locate it? Thanks, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list,

Re: Best accessible security camera?

Oh, that’s great! We’ll check it out. Thanks, Kliph. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 28, 2024, at 11:51 AM, Kliph wrote: > > I love the Logitech circle view, works with home kit right out of the box. > > >> On Jan 28, 2024, at 8:35 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >

Best accessible security camera?

Hi all, We have recently been having problems with porch pirates in our neighborhood, which has prompted my husband and me to decide to get a security camera. Recommendations, please? We’re talking about ring, and Wyze. Appreciate any and all input. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone -- The

Re: Is there a way to permanently disable optimized charging?

They really need to stop doing that. Lol Thanks, Brad. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 27, 2024, at 8:19 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > There is no way to disable it on the watch. > This is Apple telling you, it knows best. Lol! > > - Brad - > > On Jan 27, 2024, at 07:50, 'Donna Go

Re: Is there a way to permanently disable optimized charging?

alth. I forget if battery health is >> just under settings or if you need to go into general. Anyway once you swipe >> to battery health tap on it and there will be an option to tap that will >> turn off optimization. >> >> Eileen >> >> -

Re: Is there a way to permanently disable optimized charging?

p on battery health. I forget if battery health is > just under settings or if you need to go into general. Anyway once you swipe > to battery health tap on it and there will be an option to tap that will turn > off optimization. > > Eileen > > -----Original Messag

Is there a way to permanently disable optimized charging?

Hi all, OK, optimized charging is driving me bat crazy. If I plug something in, I do so because I want it to charge to full. Is there a way to disable it on Mac and/or I-devices? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

Re: Question about outlook

Hi all, I’ve worked at universities for most of my professional life. Like Suzanne, I’ve had no trouble getting exchange mail to work in Mac Mail. I believe that if you go into Internet Accounts, select Add Account, select Exchange as your account type, and then enter your email address, the

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

> is available with iOS 17 and any supported display. > > I hope these things help clerify, > Scott > > On 1/14/24, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: >> Hi Scott, >> >> I’m a little surprised Mike didn’t get back to you. He was extremely >

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

you want to call > it. What would have been the harm in creating a keyboard shortcut to check > the battery status like what is found on every other device out there? > > Just my perspective, > Scott > > On Wed, Jan 10, 2024 at 5:28 PM 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >

Re: Typing Messages in IOS when onscreen keyboard not visible

I’ve seen this problem, too. I solve it by just turning Bluetooth off on my phone. Then the keyboard comes back. Hope this helps.Cheers,DonnaSent from my iPhoneOn Jan 11, 2024, at 7:02 PM, Herbie Allen wrote:I am having the same issue. I can do Braille Screen input, but I would like to have my

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

Hi Sabahattin, You’re welcome. The interface with the iPhone is definitely worth being excited about. But I came to the conclusion that it didn’t offset the other minuses, as you can tell. I find it strange and ironic that they designed this display that is clearly intended to function in

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

024, at 6:35 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Donna, > Thanks for the comprehensive and excellent review of the Activator. It does > sound interesting; the high price will keep me away for now. > Best, > > Les > > -Original Message----- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

on in all their devices since the braillino came out several > years ago. > Its a very very clunky way of dealing with things. > Something to tell them maybe. > Bless. > /A > >> 5 jan. 2024 kl. 04:15 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> : >> >> Hi all, &

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

Taylor : >> >> Hello Donna, >> >> This is an absolutely fabulous review. >> >> Thank you ever so much for posting. >> >> Mark >> >> -Original Message- >> From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2024 7

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

t any moment. > > It’ll be interesting to know what their alternate method of updating will be. > It’s a shame they didn’t go the same route as the Mantis; this way, it > doesn’t matter whether you have a PC or Mac or whatever. > > All the best > Angie > >> On 5 Jan 20

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

on J.G. White' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >>  >>> On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right. >>> If one were to do that, the Activator would lose mu

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

a similar experience for Android. They’d be crazy not to try and make in-roads into that market. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 5, 2024, at 5:40 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> I can’t imagine sw

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

> On 5/1/24 17:30, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> I think the situation with the docks will sort itself out eventually, >> though I would want to know the cost of the new dock before purchasing >> the unit. > That's very wise. I would be reluctant to purchase

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

son J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 5/1/24 14:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> It’s a pretty nifty device. It’s just young, and it’s therefore having some >> growing pains, some of which are the direct result of things that Apple

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

hing more powerful so it makes a lot of sense! > >> On Jan 4, 2024, at 10:15 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, >> and I thought I’d sen

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

gt; Thank you ever so much for posting. > > Mark > > -----Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2024 7:15 PM > To: via MacVisionaries > Subject: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

Hi all, I have just spent the last two weeks demoing the Activator braille display, and I thought I’d send my review in case anyone is interested. There is a lot to love about this display. Unfortunately, there were also some things not to love. The form factor is amazingly streamline,

Re: Up Nect on Apple TV

; "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 1/2/2024 10:06 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi ET, >> What happens when you try to play something? I’ve used the Up Nex

Re: Up Nect on Apple TV

Hi ET, What happens when you try to play something? I’ve used the Up Next Feature for years, and find it very handy. All I do is click on the show I want to watch and it starts. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 2, 2024, at 11:51 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Mark, > Apple needs to

Re: Just a Quick Thanks to you All, from Moderator Mark

Thanks for all you do for the list, Mark. This list is a great resource, and I really appreciate all you and cara do to keep things running smoothly. Happy New Year, Donna > On Jan 1, 2024, at 11:12 PM, MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I just wanted each and everyone of you

Re: Can't read mail from a listserv, help please

I did check for attachments, and they’re aren’t any. Cheers, Donna > On Dec 31, 2023, at 5:06 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > > On 31/12/23 16:44, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> so I have to believe that this is something goin

Re: Can't read mail from a listserv, help please

with your Mail program. > Joseph Hudson > > EmailFaceTime/iMessage > jhud7...@twc.com > > Connect with me on zoom > > https://us06web.zoom.us/j/3437608339?pwd=akNsMHlLTWsyWmk0UXdSaVdsSkhNUT09 > >> On Dec 31, 2023, at 3:44 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries

Can't read mail from a listserv, help please

Hi all, I am on a list which distributes articles from other sources. For about the last two weeks or so, I cannot read the messages from this listserv. All that shows up are a bunch of blank lines, and the unsubscribe link. I’ve contacted the list mod, and everything looks fine on his end,

Re: Activator, and iPhone transition to USBC

Hi Jason, I would imagine that that is true. There’ll still be people with lightning iPhones for a long time to come. And Angie’s point is a good one. I always do keep an old phone in the mix, first, to have a backup, and Second, to use as a music player when I want that functionality to be

Re: Activator, and iPhone transition to USBC

ntil they’ve done > it before shelling out any money or at least wait until they announce the > price; the new docking station may not cost too much and may be something you > can purchase later. > > All the best > Angie > >> On 11 Dec 2023, at 15:26, 'Donn

Activator, and iPhone transition to USBC

Hi all, So, I wrote to Helptech with Angie’s question. Unfortunately, the response I received was not what I had hoped for. Here it is. “Thank you for your interest in our Activator. We are aware that the new iPhone generation will be equipped with USB-C. That is why we are already working

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

? If that is the case, I will just hold off until I have a newer phone. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 9, 2023, at 11:20 AM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > >  >> On 8/12/23 12:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> but I kind of can’t be

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

a MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> On 7/12/23 18:34, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille >>> display from

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

It has a USBC port. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Thursday, December 7, 2023 3:34 PM > To: via MacVisionaries > Subject: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display > > Hi all, > > Just wonder

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

. It would take me longer to raise that kind of money than for the Mantis, so the Mantis, after my thoughts on the USBc thing, is the one I’ll try and save for.All the bestAngieOn 8 Dec 2023, at 15:32, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> wrote:That’s a really good qu

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

he best > Angie > >> On 8 Dec 2023, at 14:47, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> >> >> On 7/12/23 18:34, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >>> Just wondered

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

2/23 18:34, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille >> display from Helptech--formerly HandyTech? > No, but I've used one of their older displays briefly in a technology > demonstration. The finger

Re: Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

dec. 2023 kl. 00:34 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> : >> >> Hi all, >> >> Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille >> display from Helptech--formerly HandyTech? I’ve heard really good things >> about their disp

Anyone have any experience with the activator braille display

Hi all, Just wondered if anyone has had a chance to use the Activator braille display from Helptech--formerly HandyTech? I’ve heard really good things about their displays, and this one sounds very cool, but, like all their products, it’s super expensive, so I’m being very cautious as I

Trying to reach Scott Davert

Hi all, Scott, if you are reading, could you write me off-list at doniado...@me.com ? TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you

Re: Portable keyboard for ipad mini 6th gen

Hi Sarai, Before I got my Mantis, I used a Logitech keyboard, sorry can’t remember the model number. But I was very happy with it. I also have an iClever keyboard. It’s nice in that it’s very portable, but the keys are kind of small, and it folds in the middle, which can make using it in

Wemo smart plugs not working with Homekit Anyone have any troubleshooting ideas?

Hi all, Subject line says it all. We’ve had some internet trouble over the past week. We’re back online now, but none of my wemo smart plugs are working with HomeKit. I’ve been all over Google and haven’t found a solution. Anyone have any thoughts about what I can do? TIA, Donna -- The

Re: A Happy Thanksgiving Day to Everyone

Happy Thanksgiving to you, Mark, and to everyone else on the list.Cheers,DonnaSent from my iPhoneOn Nov 23, 2023, at 1:14 PM, MacVisionaries wrote:Hello All,Even though some here in the group live in places where thanksgiving is not celebrated, I want to wish everyone in this community a very

Re: Side button behaviors in iOS 17

I agree that the lack of feedback when making a the request with the side button is extremely annoying. And as for haptic feedback, I have never once gotten it since I upgraded to iOS 17. I get no feedback of any type. I don’t think that’s OK. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 23,

Mantis Q40 braille display for sale

Hi all, I have obtained permission from Mark to post the following info to the list: I am putting my Mantis Q40 Braille display up for sale. For those who don’t know, it is a forty-cell display with a qwerty keyboard. I really like the device, and highly recommend it to anyone who is

Re: I've tried multiple times to reset a HomePod. Help please

Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Nov 4, 2023, at 4:58 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> >> wrote: >> >> Hi all, >> >> As I’ve said, I’ve tried multiple times to re

Re: Moving all HomeKit devices to a different network

e you begin and you must make certain that all of the > devices, in question, are powered off before reconfiguring the networks. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Friday, November 3, 2023 7:34 PM > To: via MacVisionaries

As anyone ever connected a HomePod to a mobile hot spot?

Hi all, So, got the reset problem resolved, I wasn’t waiting long enough after plugging in. I’m hoping to replace our crappy ISP with a mobile hot spot. (I know, way less than ideal, but you don’t know how god awful our ISP is.). Every time I get to the point where the HomePod is joining the

I've tried multiple times to reset a HomePod. Help please

Hi all, As I’ve said, I’ve tried multiple times to reset a HomePod with no luck. I’ve unplugged it, left it unplugged for a minute, the, plugged it in, and pressed down on the play button, but it doesn’t reset. Am I doing something wrong? Is there some new trick with the update to IOS 17?

Moving all HomeKit devices to a different network

Hi all, Long story, but at the moment, we have three different wifi networks in our house. I would like to move all of our devices—HomePods, Apple TV, etc—to a different network. Is there any way to move them all en masse, or do I have to move each of them individually? Thanks, Donna --

Disregard Re: Apple Announcement?

Just found it online. Interesting. I’ll probably hold out for an M3 MacBook Air, but sounds like a nice upgrade to the Pro. Cheers, Donna > On Oct 31, 2023, at 7:15 AM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Hi all, > > I’m traveling right now, and so couldn’t watch yesterday’s Apple event. > Could

Apple Announcement?

Hi all, I’m traveling right now, and so couldn’t watch yesterday’s Apple event. Could anyone share some of the highlights? Thanks, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this

Re: Watch OS 10.1 drains battery

I seem to be good. On a series 6. Cheers, Donna > On Oct 27, 2023, at 7:33 PM, > wrote: > > All: > Anyone having issues with watch OS 10.1 draining battery? My series 4 doesn’t > even last half a day. Its not the age of the watch. Was working fine on Watch > OS 9. > > -- > The following

Trying to reach Scot Davert

Scott, If you are still on list, could you write me privately? Email: doniado...@me.com TIA, Donna -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

t;>  Isn't that what haptic is for? >> >> From E.T.'s Keyboard... >> "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." >> -Helen Keller >> My e-Mail: >> ancient.ali...@icloud.com >> >>> On 10/25/2023 2:16 PM, 'Donna Good

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

little; together we can do so much." > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > >> On 10/25/2023 2:16 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Actually, I beg to differ with Brad and ET. My understanding is that there >> is a vi

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

works. >> - Brad - >> >> On Oct 25, 2023, at 08:27, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Weird! This is feeling more and more like a bug, given that we’re not all >> experiencing the same thing. >> Best, >> Donna >> >&

Re: Response from Apple accessibility

ot; > -Helen Keller > My e-Mail: > ancient.ali...@icloud.com > > On 10/25/2023 9:47 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: >> That is an automated standard canned reply. >> - Brad - >> On Oct 25, 2023, at 11:38, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> Hi all, >>

Re: Response from Apple accessibility

It’s not the one I usually get. Donna > On Oct 25, 2023, at 11:47 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > That is an automated standard canned reply. > > - Brad - > > > > On Oct 25, 2023, at 11:38, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > &

Response from Apple accessibility

Hi all, Just received the following from Apple Accessibility. Maybe it is a bug. Best, Donna Hello Donna, Thank you for your email. We appreciate the feedback and wanted to let you know that Apple is currently investigating this behavior. Sincerely, Apple Accessibility -- The following

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

Oh, that’s an interesting theory. I also get a sound after my request has been completed. Best, Donna > On Oct 25, 2023, at 9:13 AM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > On 25/10/23 09:40, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> It still doesn’t

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

> On Oct 25, 2023, at 8:36 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > From my understanding, it is not a bug. It is the new way Siri works. > - Brad - > > On Oct 25, 2023, at 08:27, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Weird! This is feeling more and more like a bu

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