Re: Upgrading to Catalina from high Sierra

2019-12-19 Thread Brad Snyder
pretty straightforward, are there any glitches I might encounter like silent screens and places where VO isn’t talking but I have to enter something and so forth? Sent from my IPhone > On Dec 18, 2019, at 9:00 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have a 2013 MacBook Air with an i5 1.3 GHz

Re: Upgrading to Catalina from high Sierra

2019-12-19 Thread Brad Snyder
ech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Dec 19, 2019, at 07:47, Brad Snyder wrote: Yes, your original email said you are running High Sierra on your MacBook Air. You should have no accessibility issues with the installation process. I have done this proce

Re: Problems trying to create bootable USB Drive

2019-12-19 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Greg, I’m not familiar with the utility you are trying to use, however the link to the article below may provide a useful alternative. Keep in mind, that you will need to be using a USB flash-drive of at least 16 GB in order to create a bootable Catalina installer.

Re: Turing off preview in Catalina Mail problem

2019-12-21 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t use a braille display, but thought this may resolve your issue: 1. Open Mail preferences, and from the Toolbar, select Viewing. 2. Navigate to List Preview, and make sure that None is selected from the Pop-Up button. HTH - Brad - On Dec 21, 2019, at 16:49, Christian wrote: Hi

Re: How to set an account as imap rather than pop

2019-12-22 Thread Brad Snyder
FYI - Some email providers, such as Gmail, for example, require that you login to your email account via the web, and go into your mail settings and turn on either POP or IMAP access. I am pretty sure that Gmail only lets you choose one or the other to be active at any given time. Once you

Re: Mac Mini

2019-12-22 Thread Brad Snyder
Correct, the Mac mini has neither a microphone or camera. It is just a box. - Brad - On Dec 22, 2019, at 15:22, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I don't believe that the Mac Mini has either a camera or a built-in microphone. You would need external USB or other such

Re: Anyone using Word on an iPhone or iPad?

2019-12-22 Thread Brad Snyder
There is not a stand alone version of MS Word for iOS. The only way to use it is to sign-in with a paid Office365 account UserID and password. Access to the iOS apps is part of the subscription package. HTH - Brad - On Dec 22, 2019, at 14:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi

Re: Turing off preview in Catalina Mail problem

2019-12-22 Thread Brad Snyder
I am running macOS 10.15.2 Catalina, and I am not experiencing this issue. Have you gone into Mail preferences, selected the Viewing tab, and set List Preview to None?? - Brad - On Dec 22, 2019, at 17:28, Christian wrote: Hi, I have written a message to Apple accessibility regarding this

Re: Problems trying to create bootable USB Drive

2019-12-20 Thread Brad Snyder
That is exactly what the article I sent you said to do. - Brad - On Dec 20, 2019, at 12:41, Greg Wocher wrote: Hello, Here is something odd. The install media I created does not show up in system preferences as a startup disk. However I just did a restart and held down the options key

Re: Upgrading to Catalina from high Sierra

2019-12-18 Thread Brad Snyder
I have a 2013 MacBook Air with an i5 1.3 GHz processor, 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB SSD, and I am running Catalina with no issue. You should have no problem running Catalina on your machine as its specs exceed mine. To upgrade your MacBook Air to Catalina from High Sierra, do the following: 1. Open

Re: Catalina: Is it Now Safe to Upgrade?

2019-12-18 Thread Brad Snyder
I’ve been running Catalina for a while now on both my old macBook Air and my new macBook Pro, and have not experienced any issues. Wish I could say the same for iOS 13. - Brad - On Dec 18, 2019, at 20:54, Dave Carlson wrote: Having heard some not-happy issues with Catalina, I’m waiting

Re: Keychain

2020-03-04 Thread Brad Snyder
FYI - In macOS Catalina, iCloud preferences has been changed to Apple ID. Once you find it, it is pretty much the same as when it was called iCloud in previous macOS versions. HTH - Brad - On Mar 4, 2020, at 16:50, Barry Hadder mailto:bhad...@gmail.com>> wrote: If you are wanting to turn

Re: Transfer files with Finder

2020-03-02 Thread Brad Snyder
f "use cmd+p" in #5. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Mar 2, 2020, at 08:47, Brad Snyder wrote: I’m not sure that dragging and dropping will work for adding files to Voice Dream Reader on an

Re: Transfer files with Finder

2020-03-02 Thread Brad Snyder
I’m not sure that dragging and dropping will work for adding files to Voice Dream Reader on an iPhone. I recommend you use the following method: 1. Open a Finder window to the folder containing the file or files you wish to add to Voice Dream Reader. 2. Select the item or items you wish to

Re: Transfer files with Finder

2020-03-03 Thread Brad Snyder
ze and I couldn't hear nothing and couldn't do nothing. The same happens every time I turn it off/on. I don't realize what the problem is. On 2.3.2020. 16:47, Brad Snyder wrote: > I’m not sure that dragging and dropping will work for adding files to Voice > Dream Reader on an iPhone. I rec

Re: Pages Format

2020-02-27 Thread Brad Snyder
No, it is not possible. This was possible in older versions of pages, but Apple removed this option in in October 2014 update. - Brad - > On Feb 27, 2020, at 12:15, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: >  Is it possible to set Pages on the Mac to default to the .docx file type? >From

Re: word count in pages

2020-02-27 Thread Brad Snyder
try using Command + Shift + W to toggle Word count on/off. HTH - Brad - On Feb 27, 2020, at 13:27, Gabe Griffith wrote: Hi all, I used to be able to simply quit interacting with my documentWhere does one find the word count of a document in pages after the latest update? I used to be able

Re: How do I delete ringTones?

2020-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure you set the rotor to Actions, then swipe up or down to Delete, and then double tap. - Brad - > On Jan 26, 2020, at 14:10, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > Hi, Please remember I’m still using IOS 12. Nothing happens when I swipe up or down on the list of RingTones. >

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
2020, at 22:49, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Well, lets hope Apple addressed the ongoing issues with Dark Mode and Smart > Invert. > > - Brad - > > > On Jan 28, 2020, at 16:16, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wr

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
>> wrote: Dark mode and smart invert are still a mess and I despair of them ever sorting it out! I’m still having to chop and change all the time between dark mode, smart and classic invert. Harry > On 28 Jan 2020, at 22:49, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: > >

Re: More training questions on the apple watch.

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Set the timer. I think you are making this more complicated than it really is. - Brad - On Jan 29, 2020, at 01:22, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Ok, today i started a 7 minutes workout from my apple watch. It worked like a charm but it did not stop after 7 minutes. I can’t for sure say if it

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
the body of the email to appear as white text on dark background. And with Smart invert on, try going into the App Store, find a new app and try to share it by email: the email itself is glaring white and the keyboard is impossible to read! Harry Harry > On 29 Jan 2020, at 15:28, Brad Sny

Re: Disappearing Extras Menu - Solved!

2020-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
other tasks. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 27, 2020, at 12:35, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: Actually, Dave’s issue was with the Menu Bar, not the Dock, but the same principle a

Re: Disappearing Extras Menu - Solved!

2020-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
Actually, Dave’s issue was with the Menu Bar, not the Dock, but the same principle applies. - Brad - On Jan 27, 2020, at 12:00, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi Dave, The benefit for the sighted user would be that when your mouse is not down at the bottom of the screen looking

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
some presses. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 29, 2020, at 08:49, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: I have tried turning Dark Mode off, and just using Smart Invert like in iOS 12, but

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
eadphones if using voiceover), you can instruct your iPhone to turn classic or smart invert colours on or off. Just a thought? Harry >> On 29 Jan 2020, at 17:01, Brad Snyder wrote: >> > Actually, the current situation under 13.3.1 is better than with the > previous iteration.

Re: Host of Updates

2020-01-28 Thread Brad Snyder
Well, lets hope Apple addressed the ongoing issues with Dark Mode and Smart Invert. - Brad - On Jan 28, 2020, at 16:16, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Not sure of the status of any VO enhancements or bugs or if they have been addressed in these updates. Apple released iOS

Re: How to stop and start recording within the same file using Quicktime?

2020-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Assuming you are on a Mac, try using the Spacebar. it performs a play/pause action when playing a file, perhaps it does the same when recording. - Brad - > On Feb 4, 2020, at 11:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > Hi all, I'm trying to make an audio recording using QuickTime

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-02-01 Thread Brad Snyder
rom: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Saturday, 1 February 2020 7:01 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone. Simon, Try this as an alternative. After opening the contact you would like to delete and selecting the E

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-02-01 Thread Brad Snyder
True in some screens. But for those who have difficulty using the 4-finger double tap. it is a work-around. - Brad - On Feb 1, 2020, at 08:51, Dave Carlson wrote: Brad, Only thing now with iOS 13 appears to be a vertical scroll bar and that needs to be swiped to near its maximum. Hard to

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-02-01 Thread Brad Snyder
ap. > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder > Sent: Saturday, 1 February 2020 7:01 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.c

Re: Adjusting the Option+T Date/Time Announcement

2020-02-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Great information. This one goes into the Saved Mail folder. Thanks Tim. - Brad - On Feb 3, 2020, at 10:59, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Oops, the modified script I supplied does not say the year. If you do indeed still want the year, I can fix that for you, or you can

Re: Safari on a Mac

2020-02-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I believe that checkbox is for the auto-fill feature for userIDs and passwords that have been save into Safari’s autofill password feature. I don’t think this has anything to do with Safari suggesting strong passwords. - Brad - On Feb 6, 2020, at 18:46, Jonathan Cohn wrote: I can’t test this

Re: Outlook On IMac

2020-02-07 Thread Brad Snyder
I agree. The stock Apple Mail app on a Mac is the most VoiceOver accessible mail app I have used. While the Microsoft office suite has come along way, and is accessible on a Mac, it still doesn't compare with the native apple Mac apps. - Brad - > On Feb 7, 2020, at 12:35, alia robinson

Re: Outlook On IMac

2020-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
This is correct. If you are setup to use IMAP with your mail provider on your iPhone,, all your mail boxes and their contents exist on your provider’s mail server, and will just show up when you setup your account in the Mac Apple Mail application. If you are setup using POP on your iPhone,

Re: Outlook On IMac

2020-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
the server? Or is what is already on the computer going to need to be moved manually? Thank you so much for the help!, Joy On Feb 8, 2020, at 11:25 AM, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: This is correct. If you are setup to use IMAP with your mail provider on your iPhone,, al

Re: Ecobee thermostat?

2020-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
ater... > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Feb 8, 2020, at 09:00, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: > > I’ve never heard of EcoBee, so can’t give a

Re: Ecobee thermostat?

2020-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
I’ve never heard of EcoBee, so can’t give any recommendation about it one way or another. I am using a Honeywell accessible thermostat. It was recommended by my HVAC service guy. It has both a web interface and an iOS app. Both are very VoiceOver accessible. I’ve had mine for about 5

Re: Outlook On IMac

2020-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
orrect? Thanks, Joy On Feb 8, 2020, at 11:45 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: Once you have setup a mail account as POP, you can’t change it. You will have to create a new mail account in order to use IMAP. As I said, once POP mail has been downloaded from the server, you can’t put it back. It is a one wa

Re: Problem with Reminders

2020-02-02 Thread Brad Snyder
The problem could be that your wife is still running a version of iOS 12 on her device. The Reminders app changed in iOS 13 and macOS Catalina, and is not compatible with earlier versions of Reminders. - Brad - On Feb 2, 2020, at 19:40, N2KPV wrote: Yes , I did check the iCloud settings .

Re: Removing contacts on the Iphone.

2020-01-31 Thread Brad Snyder
Simon, Try this as an alternative. After opening the contact you would like to delete and selecting the Edit button, place your finger on the row of buttons along the bottom of the screen, and swipe left until you get to the Delete Contact button, and then do a one finger double tap to delete

Re: Apple podcast episode length

2020-02-17 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t like the Apple stock Podcast app that comes with iOS. I think it is too cluttered and hard to find basic information like the length of a podcast. I use Overcast. I think it is much more straight forward and much less cluttered with nonsense. It is free and available from the iOS

Re: Can I extract audio from a YouTube video? Please read below?

2020-02-18 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes you can. I use an application called YouTube to MP3 Converter, from Media Human. The basic version is free and is available for both MacOS and Windows. I have used it to convert YouTube content to both MP3 and M4A formats. Check it out at the link below:

Re: Mac start sound

2020-02-14 Thread Brad Snyder
OK, that is what I have learned. I miss the chime, but I guess that how it goes. - Brad - On Feb 14, 2020, at 10:38, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, On newer Macs, I doubt that any of these will work. I'm pretty sure that the chime generator is not even a part of the machine

Re: Mac start sound

2020-02-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Have you confirmed that this terminal command actually works, and the start “chime” sound is restored? I have read articles from Apple Insider and other sources with commands for restoring the chime, and none of them work. Then, i read an article that stated that these commands worked on

Re: Double entries for apps in notification centre

2020-02-22 Thread Brad Snyder
I’ve noticed the same thing. I have assumed that certain apps have multiple components which causes them to appear more than once in the Notification list. I wouldn’t delete anything. If you are concerned with being bothered with unwanted notifications, set the item in question to not give any

Re: Bring back your Mac's startup chime with this simple terminal command, 9 to 5 Mac

2020-02-22 Thread Brad Snyder
Awesome. I saw an article on this earlier today on Apple Insider, but haven’t had time to try it on my 2019 MacBook Pro 13. Glad to know that Tim was successful in restoring the chime on one of his Macs. I’ve gotten use to living without the chime, but would love to get it back. - Brad - On

Re: Mail Rule for Auto-Forwarding

2020-02-15 Thread Brad Snyder
If the rule has been created, you can apply it to items already in your Inbox as follows: 1. Highlight the mail item or items. 2. Use VO + SHIFT + M to open the Shortcut menu. 3. Press the up arrow once to Apply Rule, and press enter, and the rule should be applied. HTH - Brad - On Feb

Re: voice over randomly fading out on mac

2020-02-10 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t think this issue has anything to do with not running Catalina. I suggest turning VoiceOver off, and then on again. I find this fixes lots of gremlins. I think it is also a good idea to reboot your Mac periodically. - Brad - On Feb 10, 2020, at 06:47, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries

Re: setting time / date from terminal

2020-02-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Thanks Tim. This is a nice refresher. It has been a long time since I’ve used a Unix command line for this kind of thing. - Brad - On Feb 10, 2020, at 09:44, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi Simon, Good instructions at this link:

Re: How do I share an EPUB file in books with someone?

2020-01-11 Thread Brad Snyder
You could try sending it as an email attachment. HTH - Brad - > On Jan 11, 2020, at 09:37, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > Hi all, I have an Epub file in Books that I want to share with my husband. It is not copy protected. How do I go about doing that? TIA, Donna -- The

Re: Setting timer using Siri

2020-01-11 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Petrus, See if this helps. Go to Settings > Siri & Search, then swipe to Voice Feedback, and make sure that Always is selected. HTH - Brad - On Jan 11, 2020, at 20:48, Petrus Tuerlings wrote: Hi all, I have an interesting situation, it’s not really an issue but I’m rather curious. I

Re: Setting timer using Siri

2020-01-11 Thread Brad Snyder
That is strange indeed. - Brad - On Jan 12, 2020, at 01:35, Petrus Tuerlings wrote: Yes, voice feedback is selected to always on, it doesn’t seem to make any difference. Thanks anyway, Petrus > On 12/01/2020, at 20:19, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: &g

Re: i'm having problems updating my MacBook Pro retina 2014 that's mid2014 to Catalina

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Dan, Try using Recovery mode via COMMAND + OPTION + R.. This option should allow you to erase your SSD, and install the latest available version of macOS. See the link below for an article providing a fuller explanation of Recovery mode options.

Re: i'm having problems updating my MacBook Pro retina 2014 that's mid2014 to Catalina

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
. Later... Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 12, 2020, at 16:45, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: Hi Dan, Try using Recovery mode via COMMAND + OPTION + R.. This option should allow you to eras

Re: Weather app

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
I use an app called Weather Office. It is straight forward, with no cute stuff or jokes and it is VoiceOver accessible. You can find it on the AppStore. I can’t remember if I had to pay for it, but if I did, it wasn’t much and it was worth it. - Brad - On Jan 12, 2020, at 22:38, Mary

Re: Notifications

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi, >> >> I do not see this under Notifications. Where exactly is this setting? Thanks. >> >> Later… >> >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Jan 12, 2020, at 10:20 AM, Brad Snyder >> <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: >&

Re: i'm having problems updating my MacBook Pro retina 2014 that's mid2014 to Catalina

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 12, 2020, at 19:45, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: Tim, According to the Mac World article, referenced in the link below, the recovery keyboard command, COMMAND + OPTION + R, allows for the installation of the latest v

Re: Recommendation for keyboard typing program for Ipad that works with Voiceover

2020-01-15 Thread Brad Snyder
APH has a version of their Talking Typer for iOS. You can get it in the iOS AppStore. I’m not sure what it cost, but I don’t think it was very much. HTH - Brad - On Jan 15, 2020, at 16:02, frednav...@gmail.com wrote: Hello, I’m not sure if what I’m looking for is out there. I have a

Re: iPhones that don't have the earbud jack

2020-01-15 Thread Brad Snyder
The one I have, I purchased directly from Apple. It is called a Belkin Lightening Audio + charge Rockstar. They also make one with a 3.5 mm headphone jack called the Belkin 3.5 mm Audio + charge Rockstar. I’m sure Amazon has something similar, and priced less, though Belkin products are first

Re: Microsoft Word for Mac

2020-01-18 Thread Brad Snyder
$99.99 per year is for up to 5 computers, either Mac or Windows. Another option is $69.99 per year for a single computer. It is up to you to decide which option works best for your needs. - Brad - On Jan 18, 2020, at 17:53, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Currently I have the Office 355

Re: Transcriber Kit.

2020-01-19 Thread Brad Snyder
As a point of clarification, when working in Pages, you can export your document to a Microsoft Word format, but you cannot save a working document in a Microsoft Word format. There is a difference. - Brad - > On Jan 19, 2020, at 14:56, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > Hi,

Re: Airpods

2020-01-19 Thread Brad Snyder
I have both the original first generation AirPods, and the new AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro fit much more securely in my ear. also, the stem on the AirPods Pro is significantly shorter. The case on the AirPods Pro is slightly larger than on the earlier models, but I don't find that to be an

Re: Airpods

2020-01-19 Thread Brad Snyder
Look for the Ear-hooks on Amazon. - Brad - On Jan 19, 2020, at 21:31, Robin wrote: Apple's NEW AirPod PROs have a Much Shorter Stem Than either the 1stGeneration & 2ndGeneration AirPods, & as For the Chargin'Cqase, it's Basically "The Same" Chargin'Case...Except that With the PROs (AirPod

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
es@googlegroups.com> mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Monday, 13 January 2020 6:03 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Subject: Re: Weather app I use an app called Weather Office. It is straight for

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
f Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 13, 2020, at 08:41, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: Tim - Enjoy your Canadian weather. I am in North Texas, where it will be in the mid-60s F here today. - Brad - On Jan 1

Re: Creating a Dualboot Macbook

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
He said dual-boot, not Bootcamp. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2020, at 02:52, Simon A Fogarty wrote: Hi Bit the cmd and space bar buttons together Type in boot camp When the options show select the one that says boot camp assistant. And follow the prompts. From:

Re: Weather app

2020-01-14 Thread Brad Snyder
ot; either! JUst like sunny FL! Got to love it only 6 states in the US do this! Sure would like a bit more "winter" though! Its 79 degrees @ 10 am! :) Talk soon Chuck" God does not play dice with the universe" "Albert Einstein’ On Jan 13, 2020, at 5:47 PM, Brad Snyder

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
Amen. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2020, at 15:11, Lorie McCloud wrote: I'm in Texas too and I really like it. I can take the heat. I vastly prefer it to the kind of weather the Chicago area has which is where I grew up. > On Jan 13, 2020, at 10:06 AM, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net&g

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 13, 2020, at 14:26, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: Amen. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2020, at 15:11, Lorie McCloud mailto:lorice...@gmail.com>> wrote: I'm in Texas too and I

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
No ranch and no cows here. I’m in Big D. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2020, at 16:42, Petrus Tuerlings wrote: That depends on how big the ranch is and how many Cows there are? > On 14/01/2020, at 11:33, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: > > It is too hot for me as

Re: Weather app

2020-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
descriptive than most weather apps I’ve used. > On Jan 13, 2020, at 5:33 PM, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: > > It is too hot for me as well, but at least you don’t have to shovel it. LOL! > > - Brad - > > > On Jan 13, 2020, at 15:28,

Re: google chrome on Mac OS?

2020-01-16 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t like using Chrome on my Mac. Aside from the security issues, it is a tremendous resource hog. - Brad - On Jan 16, 2020, at 15:39, Erik Burggraaf wrote: I was very happy with chrome for years, but had to uninstall it from my mac a couple of months ago. It was taking an

Re: google chrome on Mac OS?

2020-01-17 Thread Brad Snyder
It is called Brave browser. - Brad - On Jan 17, 2020, at 01:52, Simon A Fogarty wrote: Hi Erik, I can't remember the correct name of it but a former colleague of mine who is a mac nut and sighted said he gave up on google chrome and has started using I think it's called Bravo Or

Re: Notifications

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
:20 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > another thought: New in iOS 13, under Notifications, is the option to have > Siri announce incoming messages. I have this set to off. > > - Brad - > > > On Jan 12, 2020, at 11:01, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote

Re: Notifications

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
I haven’t weighed in on this thread, because I do not experience unwanted message notifications during calls. Not long after I got my first iPhone, in the days of iOS 5, I quickly learned that having my incoming messages automatically read aloud by VoiceOver for all the world to hear was not

Re: Notifications

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Jan 12, 2020, at 08:41, Brad Snyder mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: I haven’t weighed in on this thread, because I do not experience unwanted message notifications during calls. Not long after I got my first iPhone, in the days of iOS 5, I q

Re: Notifications

2020-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
another thought: New in iOS 13, under Notifications, is the option to have Siri announce incoming messages. I have this set to off. - Brad - On Jan 12, 2020, at 11:01, Brad Snyder wrote: I assume you have tried toggling this setting on, and then off again. - Brad - On Jan 12, 2020

Re: 360 Mac Care?

2020-01-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Just my opinion, but I would be Leary of anything that just “pops up” on my computer. I would also advise that you stop using Flash Player because it is widely known to be a security risk, and no longer necessary on a Mac. - Brad - On Jan 2, 2020, at 14:44, CHUCK REICHEL wrote: Hi List,

Re: 360 Mac Care?

2020-01-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Exactly. - Brad - On Jan 2, 2020, at 14:58, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Uh huh. A stranger walks into your home and sells you this bill of goods and wants to run a security sweep for free. Right. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been

Re: airpods pro

2020-01-02 Thread Brad Snyder
I don’t think this is true. I looked on the Apple Store app, and didn’t find any information on replacement for a single left or right AirPod Pro, but I feel certain that I read on Apple Insider that replacement AirPod Pros are available, but they are not cheap. - Brad - On Jan 3, 2020, at

Re: Not for the faint hearted

2019-12-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Of course. - Brad - > On Dec 25, 2019, at 00:10, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: >  Brad, are you using iCloud Drive by chance? >From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? > On 12/24/2019 6:09 PM,

Re: Not for the faint hearted

2019-12-25 Thread Brad Snyder
ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? > On 12/24/2019 10:50 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > Of course. > - Brad - >>> On Dec 25, 2019, at 00:10, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries >>> wrote: >> >  Brad, are you usin

Re: Question about mouse click on the Mac

2019-12-25 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Gail, I’m sorry, but Max’s tip is incorrect. The command he gave you, VO + Spacebar, is the command for VO to perform the default action on the item in the VO cursor. The correct way to perform a mouse click on a Mac using VoiceOver is as follows: 1. Navigate so that the VO cursor is on the

Re: ios 13 bug with muting

2019-12-25 Thread Brad Snyder
Hi Sarai, Have you tried rebooting both the iPhone and watch, and see if that resolves this issue. - Brad - On Dec 25, 2019, at 17:47 CST, wrote: All: Is there a bug with iOS 13.3 and watch 6.1? When both phone and watch are muted, they ring anyway or play message tone. -- The

Re: Reading from VO Cursor to End

2019-12-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, Brad, that is indeed the proper key > combination. I suggested the wrong one. VO-f2 reads the title of the window > in the current application. > > Later... > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) >

Re: Reading from VO Cursor to End

2019-12-28 Thread Brad Snyder
m Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Dec 28, 2019, at 14:49, Brad Snyder wrote: VO + W reads the item in the VO cursor, which may or may not be the title of the current window. I use VO + F2 to read the title of the curre

Re: Playing back audio files at a higher speed on iPhone question

2019-12-27 Thread Brad Snyder
Voice Dream Reader may be able to do this. You will have to buy the app if you don’t have it already, but it is well worth the price for what it does. - Brad - On Dec 27, 2019, at 09:35, Christian wrote: Hi all, I have some MP3 files in my iCloud and I can listen to them on my iPhone, but I

Re: Series5 Apple Watch

2019-12-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Turn on VoiceOver in the Watch app on your iPhone. - Brad - On Dec 30, 2019, at 07:07, Georges Zaynoun wrote: Wonder how to get it speaking, this is the first time I ever purchase such a thing. -- Georges Zeinoun Timmerv. 6A ITR LGH1102, 54163 SKÖVDESWEDEN Tel: +46 (500) 48 29 29

Re: Ring Video Doorbell

2019-12-30 Thread Brad Snyder
I have the Ring DoorView Cam, which is the model that replaces a peep-hole. I find it works well, and the Ring app is very VoiceOver accessible. Like anything else, it takes a little practice, but I have no issues using it. I am happy with it. - Brad - On Dec 30, 2019, at 07:05, Georges

Re: Ring Video Doorbell

2019-12-30 Thread Brad Snyder
not play dice with the universe" "Albert Einstein’ > On Dec 30, 2019, at 10:55 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have the Ring DoorView Cam, which is the model that replaces a peep-hole. > I find it works well, and the Ring app is very VoiceOver accessible. Like > anything else,

Re: iPad Models

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
rue? On 1/4/2020 6:59 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > FYI - on your iPad using a keyboard, When accessing the Notification Center > or Control Center, rather than first using VO + M, to first go to the Status > bar, and then doing either OPTION + Up or Down Arrow, try doing Fn + VO + Up > or

Re: Native email client; how do I…

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Go to the View menu, and turn off column view. - Brad - > On Jan 5, 2020, at 00:59, Bill Gallik wrote: >  When entering a message list, a sort by button and a small sub menu is consistently read aloud. How do I eliminate this? -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: iPad Models

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
I think that is a personal preference. Just as on my Mac, I rarely use QuickNav when using a keyboard on my iPad Pro. - Brad - On Jan 4, 2020, at 14:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Oh, sorry! I assumed that you knew that. Yes, when using a Bluetooth keyboard with an iPad, you

Re: iPad Models

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
, Donna > On Jan 4, 2020, at 2:38 PM, Brad Snyder <mailto:wb...@swbell.net>> wrote: > > I think that is a personal preference. Just as on my Mac, I rarely use > QuickNav when using a keyboard on my iPad Pro. > > - Brad - > > > On Jan 4, 2020, at 14:2

Re: iPad Models

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
arrow command to go to the top of the screen only works when QN is on. If it is off, nothing happens when you press that key combination. I'd love to know if there's a way to use the iPad without QN, because frankly I hate having to use it. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 4, 2020, at 3:44 PM, Brad Sny

Re: iPad Models

2020-01-04 Thread Brad Snyder
FYI - on your iPad using a keyboard, When accessing the Notification Center or Control Center, rather than first using VO + M, to first go to the Status bar, and then doing either OPTION + Up or Down Arrow, try doing Fn + VO + Up or Down Arrow from anywhere, and see if this works for you. -

Re: Reading from VO Cursor to End

2019-12-28 Thread Brad Snyder
VO + W reads the item in the VO cursor, which may or may not be the title of the current window. I use VO + F2 to read the title of the current window within the active application. - Brad - On Dec 28, 2019, at 15:38, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, To read the title of a

Re: google notification re apple event

2020-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Apple cancels rumored March event with ‘iPhone SE 2’ delayed indefinitely Wednesday, March 11, 2020 5:06 pm News Due to the COVID-19 coronavirus, Apple has canceled a special media event originally set for March after experiencing continued production delays to the “iPhone SE 2,” Cult of

Re: Recording an emailing

2020-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
I like Just Press Record. You can use it on a Mac, iPhone or an iPad. You can record on your Mac or iDevice and the recording file will show up in a folder in your iCloud drive, where you can get it and attach it to an email or do whatever you need to do with it. You may have to pay for the

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