Hello listers. I have a 27 inch iMac. I was wondering if it was possible to use
the Monitor as a monitor for a display for a second computer? The computer is a
windows machine. I would like to know if any one has done this successfully.
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Yes it is possible to use a midi keyboard with the laptop. I am using a M-Audio
keyboard. This is the best brand to use with Garageband and Logic from what I
understand. I have had no problems with 3rd party plug-ins or loops. I too am
looking forward to getting a few Jam packs. you can
Hello listers and fellow musicians, I have run across a really good website to
sell your own music on without spending a whole lot of money to 3rd party
labels to get your music out there. the website is
http://bandcamp.com
This site allows you to upload as many albums or songs of your own, as
I too have had this problem. What I did to get around this was do VO shift M,
if it doesn't work the first time. Press esc, and do it again and that seems to
fix the issue, not sure why. It seems to work though.
hth
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Hello listers… I have found a pretty neat app for a typing allternitave. It is
called Type in braille, itunes link
is
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/typeinbraille/id474798075?ls=1
Here is the Help Guied from the website to help you get started using the app
Hello listers, can an apple tve be used without a tv set attached? I was
wondering it i set up a speaker set that had digital audio support could I
still use the apple tv?
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Actually I am going to teach at the Montana association of the blind's Summer
program, and I want to listen to movies, and wanted to show what the apple tv
could do. I don't have a small tv to take with, and I am totally blind so the
tv really wouldn't be needed.
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Hello, I too have this app, it acts as a wireless remote for itunes on the
computer and apple tv. You have to have homeshareing set up on the device you
want to use it with. I don't like using it as a remote with apple tv, but it
comes in handy if you need to type something in a search field.
Hello, the iLife apps are Garageband, iMovie,iWeb and iPhoto.
hth
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Hello listers, I am taking on a project that is mosty likely over my head, but
I think it is worth it in the long run.
What I am trying to do is make a guide for using Voiceover on the iDevices, I
want to make a version of the user guide that can be read on any device or
computer but I want it
Hello listers, I am having trouble getting SkyDrive up and going on my MacBook,
I have the helper application installed, the file assigned but any of the files
that I put into the SkyDrive documents folder don't show up in the cloud, I
can't see them from the iPhone app. So what am I doing
HEllo listers, I am wrighting to let the list know that I have been working
with an app developer to get his Facebook client app more accessible. He is now
ready to have the app tested, and is wanting some people in the blind community
to test it and make sure it works with Voiceover. Here is
The beta test is for a Facebook app called FaceDekk, This was the first app
that I used outside of the Facebook.com app, I got in touch with the developer
and he is willing to make the app 100% accessible to the blind, infact this app
is in the app store, he is currently making a new version of
Hello Listers, I have just talked to the developer of FaceDekk, he has asked me
to post a message and say that the beta will be ready for testing next week.
And to all that don't know what FaceDekk is , FaceDekk is a Facebook client for
the iPhone/iPad/iPod that is very easy to use and the
He is fixing the inaccessible parts of the app. HE just wants to get the fixes
right,and see if there is any other suggestions of better ways to get the app
to interact with voiceover. He just wants some feedback on the accessibility of
the whole app.
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No problem, and to answer the other question, I don't think there is but you
can email him at supp...@facedekk.com and see if he plans to make a version for
the computer, The Developer's name is Tony and he is pretty good at getting
back to people.
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Hello all, I was just wondering if anyone has had luck with HoneyWell's app for
the Total Control Security system, can you control the alarm system with
Voiceover on the iPhone? The log-in screen seems to be very accessible, any
help is welcome. If you don't want people to know of your alarm
Hello, from what I can tell all the new alarm systems work with the iPhone app,
the website is http://honeywell.com
The alarm system that Me and my wife were looking at was the one with the touch
screen, forgot the name of it, sorry.
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Sorry I got the app name wrong, It is called, Total Connect.
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You could also try Softcon Audio Burn, it was made to work with voiceover, and
here is the link to download it, and it is free aswell.
http://www.softcon.com/mac/
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Hello, the other thing that might make the app better is even a swipe down
gesture to activate the start button, all though the shake feature would be
interesting too.
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Hello listers, I was wondering if there was anyway to get Voiceover to read the
boot screen? I want to run windows using Boot Camp. Is there anyway to to get
VO to read this boot screen.
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Hello, you could try Friendly HD, there is a paid version and a free version.
It works fairly well. There are a few unlabeled buttons. but they are easy to
figure out.
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Hello listers, sorry for the cross post. Just emailing the people that are
involved with the FaceDekk beta testing. Here is what I have been told by the
developer. The developer has said that he hopes to have a new version of
Facedekk out soon for all of us to test, he has run into some issues
HEllo, If you use the website after your file is uploaded to SkyDrive your able
to share it with people and send them a link to download the file. You can also
download the IOS app, this app is pretty cool and easy to use. I haven't played
around with the app much, but everything is accessible
Hello, the done button acctually is the save button one flick to the left from
the text field. hth
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No problem, If you have anymore questions feel free to ask. I was on the beta
team so I can help you out as much as you need, I think the app is pretty
straight forward though.
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HEllo, not at this point. The developer said he will be working on those
features for a future update to the app.
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Hello, yes I have all the Jam packs. Apple no longer sells them, from what I
can tell, but just do a search for them on Amazon, and you can find most if not
all of them.
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Hello, platninum Loops, Mac loops, just look up garageband loops in google and
you get a few things.
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Hello, I am using Friendly for Facebook. I have been looking for a accessible
iPhone Facebook app, to no luck. Then I started to look at apps on the Mac, and
I dove into Friendly for Facebook, and it is a great app so far.
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Hello, yes it is in the Mac app store. I think there is a free version with
adds, and a paid version without. I think the paid version is $2.99 US. It is
the best app that I have found on the Mac for Facebook, I have tried most if
not all of them. hth
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On Aug 1, 2012, at 7:48 AM, Shawn
Hello Listers I am having an issue with Garageband. Well kinda, I am
compressing my project to mp3 using the export feature in GB, after the
conversion is complete the mp3 I am left with is really soft compared to the
project level. Anyone know how to get the mp3 volume up without destroying
Hello, Thanks for the help. It fixed my issue. I am working on a renix for a
competition for the band Korn. I thought it would be fun and. It was begining
to make me mad because the converted track was so soft, but anyway thanks again.
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yeah I have been working on the drum part for a few days, a few long days, lol.
My brain is fried with this one. Oh well, I will let you know when it is up on
the website so if you would like you can give it a listen, I also think that
fans can vote on the songs too, I am not sure on that part
I just got a bkbcv2 iphone case and I can't figure out how to do the VO space
command, or can't this be done with the keyboard? thanks
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I had my boxwave buddy case paired with my iphone just a few minutes ago, Now I
can't seem to get it to pair no matter what direction the switch is on the side
of the case. I also can't get the iphone to even see my Plantronics bluetooth
head set, the power is turned on on the head set. Please
Hello I tried that and It wouldn't pair, that was the first thing I tried. Is
there a way to reset the bluetooth settings all together?
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Thanks Ester, I did make sure that the iKeyboard program wasn't paired. I
finally did get it to pair. I think it was pure dumb luck though. I also
figured out how to reset the bluetooth headset by pressing the up and down
volume buttons at the same time. Thanks for your suggestion, I will
Hello all, I am trying to get VO to come through my new Plantronics headset, I
have set the mono audio togle to on but VO still doesn't come through the
headset, what am I doing wrong? Or is there another setting that I am missing?
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Hello, No I don't get VO through the headset unless I am on a call. I don't
know what the settings need to be set at to achieve getting VO to come through
as if I were wearing headphones, Please help if you can.
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Hello, I don't know how I would go about updating the headset. it didn't come
with a usb cable, just a wall plug. So I would assume that it doesn't support
a2dp then. So what headset would you reccomend? I don't want to break the bank
with buying a headset. Thanks for any suggestions, Ed
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Sense no one would answer me on this one I will ask again. I need a bluetooth
headset that will let VoiceOver come through it, the one I have does not do
this, what are you people using for this? Please answer me back.
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Thanks Jenny and all that have answered me back. I think I will see if I can
find a Plantronics Voyager Pro like you told me about Jenny, thanks for this
tip.
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Hello listers, I have found a really great app to replace the Facebook crap of
an app. The app is called Facedekk it is made by Taknology, you can search for
either of these and find it in the app store. I don't know if it is in all the
app stores I live in the United States. It is a great app
Hello all you music fans out there, I have done my first remix contest, I do
believe that I am the only blind contestant in this contest. I just want to see
if the blind music community would like to help me out and give me a few votes,
you can vote here
http://www.talenthouse.com/blindworrell
sorry I just found the player on the website isn't accessible, it is done in
flash, but here is a link to listen to it
http://soundcloud.com/blindworrell/get-up-blindworrell
You have to use the support link to vote for the song on the
http://www.talenthouse.com/blindworrell
Sorry for the
Hello I am looking into making a website to promote my music. I was wondering
if anybody knows of a Website Design application that is accessible with
Voiceover, and is simple to use. I don't know html or any programing, but I am
willing to figure it out and learn it aswell.
Thanks in advance.
Hello I downloaded an application a while back, I have found that I don't use
the app, I want to delete it from the computer, but the stupid thing is that it
installed it in the launchpad, of which I don't use and can't figure out how to
remove an application from this worthless section. Please
Hello I just found another app to add to the list of better apps. It is called
Facebook Plus Messenger Pro by Mangoo. It allows you to comment and like
status's and best of all the buttons are labeled and work. The only thing that
I had to get help with is that couldn't figure out how to post a
I believe it does. I have it turned off, I use an app called Boxcar for the
push notification. it works really well for this because that is all the app is
used for.
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Hello listers, I am looking for an app that will handle Facebook, Twitter,
Linked-In, Tumblr, and any other social networking sites, and is easy to use.
Does anyone know of one of these mythical apps?
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Hello, I am using Safari 5 with Lion on my macbook pro. I can't seem to figure
out how to delete bookmarks from Safari. I go into the bookmarks menu like I
sued to do, and go to show all bookmarks,and I can't even see my bookmarks in
this menu, please help me figure out how to delete old
Hello. I have tried to do this, but I just come to a add button of which I
can't do anything with. If I tab again I get another button that says add. I
find the search field when I press command option B, then tab to the field that
has History, bookmark menu etc. Then tab twice and I get those
Hello I got an email from Apple on this error message. They are not sure why it
is sending out an error message. The messages are going through, I guess.
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Hello Colin, I tried this too, and I still can't seem to get to the field where
my book marks should be. I am so frusterated right now…
Not sure why it has changed on me, but I can't seem to get it to work.
Can I access the bookmarks from finder some how?
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I don't know if this helps, but I get two fields that I can interact with after
I hit the tab key two times. I get New collection group and New folder group. I
don't know what these are. The only thing that I can do either of these is add.
I am stumped with this lack of functionality… I thank
HEllo Listers, I was wondering if anyone is using the IBGStar meter that plugs
into the 32 prong connecter of the iphone and ipod. I live in the United
States, and this meter was just approved by the FDA last month.
I was wondering if anyone in Europe was using the app and meter and could tell
Hello listers, can anyone recommend a good RSS feed reader program for the
iPad. I am using RSS Runner on the iphone, but there is no iPad version of the
app. I have tried to run the app in 2x mode, but there is some flakyness with
the app in 2x mode. Any recommendations are welcome.
Thanks Ed
Is there a simple way to label buttons with Lion like there is with IOS 5?
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Hello LIsters. I have been working with an app developer to make his Social
networking app accessible. The app is called Status Report. Here is the direct
link to it in the app store.
http://itunes.apple.com/ye/app/status-report/id474219737?mt=8
The app interface is very simple. The app was made
Hello, for right now it works with FAcebook, twitter, Foursquare, and
Instagram. He is going to add more social networking sites in the future.
hth
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Hello Listers, here is my question. Is there a secure phone book app that will
allow me to set a password so no one can look at my clients phone numbers? I am
starting to contract with the state and I would like to keep clients phone
numbers on my phone and not let them be seen by prying eyes…
Hello listers, I just downloaded the voxer app. I have some questions about it,
or better yet a question. How do you listen to a message? Do you just double
tap on the time of the message? I guess that was two questions. Oh, well.
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Hello listers, what is the easiest way to move my whole itunes library to a
external drive? After it is all said and done what files are ok to delete from
the computer?
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I have not used Amadeus much, but I think the big difference is that Garageband
has virtual instruments, I don't believe Amadeus does, I could be wrong. I use
Garageband and all the Jam Pack extensions, I love the accessibility of
Garageband, there are a few parts of Garageband that are not
Hello listers, I am here waiting for my Apple Tv to get here this mourning. Is
there any things that I should know before I crack open the box and start
setting it up?
I can't remember what button to press, but wasn't there a way to turn on
voiceover at start up?
And how is Airplay used from
Hello Jason, I have sucsessfully hooked up and got the apple tv going. I just
can't seem to get the airplay feature to work with Hulu, can this only be done
with the iPad app or can it be done with the iPhone app as well? I can try it
on the ipad, maybe I am just missing where to go to get it
Hello, where vis the airplay mirroring option found?
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For some reason I am not getting the mirroring option, this should be after the
airplay button?
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HelloListers, I am have ingsome issues with iTunes on my Mac Book Pro, and the
remote for my 3Rd Gen. Apple TV. If I have my computer on while using the aTV,
The remote will control the volume of my computer if I use the up/down arrow
keys, it will also launch iTunes on the computer if I press
I also found, finally, a post in the Apple forums, I had to turn off using the
Infored remote on the mac. I did this by going into the security settings
panel. Thanks for the responce though. I will bookmark this page just incase .
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Hello Jonny, I believe that Garageband is the best option for recording with
digital instruments. I can't say much for the other options, as I mostly use
Garageband. I feel that Garageband is the easiest to use, but that is just my
personal opinion. You would have to play around with both of
I just have to add, that if you don't have the budget, to purchess, Pro Tools,
Garageband comes with any mac and just incase it didn't it only cost about $15,
It won't break the bank like Pro Tools will. If you figure out and spend some
time with Garageband you can do anything you can do with
You can use the included voices in garageband, and then switch them to see what
they would sound like as a different instrument. You also can copy midi tracks
into Garageband an play around with the different voices to change the effects.
I don't think it records in midi format though.
hth
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Hello, the app that I have had the most luck with is Ace For Facebook. This is
a great app. You may want to relabel some buttons, but the buttons all work,
there is a free version of the app if you want to try it out. The paid version
gets rid of the adds. If you have any questions feel free to
they are not
correctly labeled in the first place, or it is more just they're not labeled
very well.
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Hello, this is an IOS app, the version that I am talking about is the one for
the iPhone not the one for the iPad. The one for the iPad is good but not as
easy to navigate.
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Hello, you can use audio ducking. this will put a fade on the end of tracks
that you want to have fade out. There should be a check box in the Track Info
field under the master track tab. Then to activate ducking on a specific track
find the track in the arrangement and then tracks list. then
Not at all accessible. Voiceover doesn't read anything on the screen. This is
disappointing.
Ed
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Anyone tested this for accessibility?
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sygic-ukraina-gps-navigacia/id447067819?mt=8
Jane
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My Dad is a certified Microsoft programer. He was told from straight from
Microsoft development that Skype will not be affected by the bye out. Skype
will still run as it's own company, infact the CEO is still in charge of Skype.
Skype has just become a branch of Microsoft. I
Hello Eric,
I use the RSS feed part of Apple Mail, it seems to work pretty well.
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Hello listers, I found a vo accessible solitare game. I don't know how to play
the two games included in the app though.
1. Napoleon's Grave
2. Hexagon
Just thought I would share my findings with you guys
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Hello, I really like it. I love using Garageband I do electronica. Your song is
really catchy. Thanks for posting it.
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Hello listers, I am looking for an app that will let me change the alt tags on
the photos on my phone or even an camera app that will let me take a photo then
let me put a tag on it.
Thanks in advance
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Thats funny, because Microsoft does own about 45 percent of Facebook stocks...
hmmm... stupid Microsoft!
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Hello listers, I have gone on the hunt for accessible Facebook clients for r
the Mac. Here are the best two sofar Facetab and Face menu lite. They are both
free in the Mac app store. Just thought I would share my findings since
facebook is always changing things, usealy for the worst.
but any
Hello, you can do this with all the apps that I mentioned. I beleave that the
facetabs app is free and the face menus app you can buy a full version. They
both seem to use the facebook mobile site to get their info, but they both
seem to be very accessible with voiceover. I haven't played
Hello, This app seems to be pretty accessible. I have contacted the developer
in regards to a few unlabeled buttons, from what I have found it works pretty
well with Vo.
hth
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Hello listers. I know that there is a guide on jailbreaking an iphone on
applevis's website. My question is if I jailbreak my phone can I still use the
itunes app store on the device? and will the apps that I have purchessed still
work on a jailbroken phone?
Thanks ED
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Hello listers. I am looking for a case for an ipad first gen. I would like to
have a slide out qwerty keyboard.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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Hello Robert, The little button that you speak of is a battery level indicater
light. It has no use for us blind unless you can see enough to see a little set
of green lights. I only know this because I asked my wife the same question.
hth
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Hello listers, just wanted to send a message to all, and say that VizWiz is now
up in the US app store. I have played with it a little and my first impression
is it is a neat app, but a little slow. Very and simple though, which is nice.
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Hello Listers, I have had the Newsline paper that you get in the email started
for me. I was wondering if there was a way to get the files back in to the
format to read them. I am using a Macbook Pro, is there a way to do this on the
mac. There is a program for windows that does this. How do
Hello it is as simple as pressing command shift t.
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Hello Listers, I am having some issues with seeing my network hard drive. My
drive is plugged into a NetGear wireless hub. I can not see the hub or the
drive plugged into it with my MacBook Pro. My MBP is running the latest version
of the OS. Please help me figure it out. If need be , contact
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