RE: The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

2018-10-04 Thread M. Taylor
-Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: Thursday, 4 October 2018 3:07 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me > > Hello Everyone, > > As the subject line states, I conti

RE: The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

2018-10-04 Thread M. Taylor
get myself a coffee brewing machine like yours. Currently I just spend $4 per coffee on a quad shot long black. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, 4 October 2018 3:07 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: The Power

RE: System voice doesn't say current time anymore...

2018-10-04 Thread M. Taylor
This is excellent Tim. Thank you. I must ask, however did you discover this solution? Is it listed in some kind of documentation? Are you a programmer? I’m just curious as to how you came by such exquisite knowledge.. Regardless, thank you so much for sharing this with us. Mark From:

The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

2018-10-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As the subject line states, I continue to be amazed by the power of Twitter. Two days ago, at approximately 3:00pm, while on a call with Keurig, the makers of my K-Elite coffee brewer, discussing the best method of cleaning the machine, the representative suggested that I

RE: Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-10-01 Thread M. Taylor
timer in the app itself All the best Jürgen > Am 29.09.2018 um 03:03 schrieb M. Taylor : > > Hello Everyone, > > In the continuing saga of VoiceOver causing screen refreshing problems > for some apps, I have just confirmed on three different devices, > running iOS 12,

RE: i need help with formatting my mac

2018-09-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Wayne, Okay, in my opinion, the best way to perform a completely clean disk wipe/format and reinstall is to use a USB key installer. Now I don't know if you have read about such a technique and I will not attempt to provide a comprehensive description of the method. But, genrally

E-SIM and dual SIM on Apple's 2018 iPhones: Everything you need to know, CNET

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Dual-SIM and eSIM on Apple's 2018 iPhones: Everything you need to know Apple's new Dual SIM Dual Standby feature is a game-changer -- but there's a catch. By Justin Jaffe, September 27, 2018 10:52 AM PDT FAQ When Apple announced the new iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR on Sept. 12, one particular

Apple's iPhone XS Has A Serious New Problem, Forbes

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Apple's iPhone XS Has A Serious New Problem By Gordon Kelly, 8:20 pm What Apple's iPhone XS (details) and iPhone XS Max (details) get right, they get very right. The problem is what they get wrong, they get very wrong and further tests have found a new skeleton in the closet. Perhaps predictably

Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units not charging automatically when power cable is plugged in, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Some iPhone XS and iPhone XS Max units not charging automatically when power cable is plugged in By Benjamin Mayo Update: Readers reporting similar problems on iPads and older iPhones. This gives credence to the idea that it is a software bug with iOS 12. We have received several reports of

RE: Mojave VoiceOver and keyboard commander

2018-09-29 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Robert, Give the following steps a try: 1. Open System Preferences. 2. Select the security and privacy icon. 3. Select the Privacy Tab. 4. Select accessibility from the categories table. Now, explore the items in the list and see if there are any items to which you can activate by

RE: Mojave VoiceOver and keyboard commander

2018-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Robert, I am running Mojave and the Apple scripts you mentioned are working fine for me on my MacBook Pro. When I first issued the commands, for example, right-option key + T, I was prompted to give the script permission to access the system and VoiceOver activities. I simply

RE: How To Set a VoiceOver Activity for The Notification Center In Mac OS Mojave

2018-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: How To Set a VoiceOver Activity for The Notification Center In Mac OS Mojave awesome! I just did it and totally love it. thanks for sharing... Leo Bado El 27/09/2018 a las 19:29, M. Taylor escribió: > Hello Everyone, > > As the

RE: ios apps in the cloud

2018-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lorie, I'm not certain if I've ever seen the message that you described in your post. However, if the app is no longer in the App Store, then the only way, of which I am aware, that you may be able to install the app on your phone is if you have a full copy of said app in your iTunes

Screen Refreshing Issue with YouTube, This Time

2018-09-28 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, In the continuing saga of VoiceOver causing screen refreshing problems for some apps, I have just confirmed on three different devices, running iOS 12, that, when VoiceOver is enabled, while audio playback is fine, YouTube video is not updated. Now I want to be clear, video and

How To Set a VoiceOver Activity for The Notification Center In Mac OS Mojave

2018-09-27 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As the following information works beautifully in Mac OS Mojave, I thought I would post it, yet again, this year. The purpose of the steps, below, is so that you can have a different TTS, from that of your default VoiceOver TTS, read out all of the system notifications, be they

RE: Please Join Me in Requesting that a Small but Significant Bug be Resolved in the Latest Release of the Starbucks App

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
Though it might be that I had a reward on the line above and so was seeing a slightly different format. Take care, Jonathan > On Sep 26, 2018, at 1:35 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > I believe that the following bug report speaks for itself. > > You may use any o

RE: Please Join Me in Requesting that a Small but Significant Bug be Resolved in the Latest Release of the Starbucks App

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
updated the app today with it indicating that last update was yesterday. I was able to read the amount on my Starbucks card with no difficulty. Though it might be that I had a reward on the line above and so was seeing a slightly different format. Take care, Jonathan > On Sep 26, 201

Apple Watch Series 4 review: A bigger, better watchOS experience, Ars Technica

2018-09-26 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Because of all of the images and embedded tables, this was a particularly challenging article to format for this post. Consequently, I had to remove the specs comparison table and additional reading references. In order to see these and other external items, use the link located

Please Join Me in Requesting that a Small but Significant Bug be Resolved in the Latest Release of the Starbucks App

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I believe that the following bug report speaks for itself. You may use any or all of it in your feedback to Starbucks. Please join me in requesting that the bug be resolved, as soon as possible. You may submit your feedback as a review in the App Store; or via the online

iPhone XS Max Tear-Down and Parts Cost Estimate, Business Insider

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
The $1249 iPhone XS Max is made out of only $443 worth of parts By Reuters . Apple's new iPhone XS Max has about $443 worth of parts, according to a new analysis. . The device that was torn down was the 256GB model, which retails for $1249. . Apple CEO Tim Cook has previously

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-25 Thread M. Taylor
Iphone since i am very happy with my Iphone SE and my Nokia 8. But i am interested any how. /A > 23 sep. 2018 kl. 04:05 skrev M. Taylor : > > Hello Everyone, > > Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not > intended to persuade or dissuade

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
in my front pocket or in a clip. I can't ever recall putting my phone in my back pocket. On 9/23/18, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: > I can't wait! My series 1 is getting on my last nerve any more. lol > Cheers, Donna > >> On Sep 22, 2018, at 11:14 PM, M. Taylor wro

Another Great Face ID Failure Story, I Can't Get Enough of Them, (Smile)

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, As you may know, I am not yet sold on the reliability of Face ID. A sighted friend of mine, a big, big big fan of Face ID is always telling me how much he loves Face ID and how well it works for him; to which I always reply, "Good for you." Well, he recently purchased the 10 S

RE: Mojavi

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Lorie, Mac OS Mojave is schedule for public release tomorrow, Monday, September 24, 2018. As far as I am concerned, Mojave will be a stunning success, as far as VoiceOver accessibility is concerned. Of course, this is just my opinion. As always, be certain to make a backup of your

Is There An iOS 12 VoiceOver Screen Refreshing Problem?

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Does the VoiceOver gesture of 3-finger swipe down from top to bottom no longer work? In iOS 11, this gesture would cause the screen to refresh and VoiceOver would announce this by saying something like, "refreshing app." Now, try as I may, I cannot get this gesture to refresh

Apple should have included a USB-C cable with the new iPhone, Business Insider

2018-09-23 Thread M. Taylor
Apple's big bet on the future of USB is increasingly looking like a rare misfire By Matt Weinberger Starting in 2016, the MacBook Pro ditched separate charging and display ports, and whittled everything down to two USB-C ports. Apple AAPL Apple 217.66 -2.37 (-1.10 %) Disclaimer Get real-time

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
t 7:05 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not > intended to persuade or dissuade anyone of anything. > > Yesterday, I went to a remote Best Buy retail store where, as I > expected, the

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
has apparently abandoned the people who like a smaller > form factor. Enough is enough already. Just my opinion. Smile. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Sep 22, 2018, at 7:05 PM, M. Taylor wrote: >> >> Hello Everyone, >> >> Let me j

RE: Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
the people who like a smaller form factor. Enough is enough already. Just my opinion. Smile. Mary Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 22, 2018, at 7:05 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not > intended to pe

Mark on iPhone 10 S Max and iWatch Series 4, Form-Factor

2018-09-22 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Let me just say that the following is just my opinion and it is not intended to persuade or dissuade anyone of anything. Yesterday, I went to a remote Best Buy retail store where, as I expected, there were almost no customers. The Apple section was completely deserted except

Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Sending Feedback to the developers of the CVS Pharmacy iOS App

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2018 11:53 AM To: viph...@googlegroups.com Subject: Please Join Me in Sending Feedback to the developers of the CVS Pharmacy iOS App Hello Everyone, The following is the text of the review I posted to the App Store. Please

Bug Resolved: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-09-21 Thread M. Taylor
...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Friday, August 31, 2018 7:09 PM To: viph...@googlegroups.com Subject: Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP Hello Everyone, In case you have not yet noticed, when a user attempts to view saved

Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features, Forbes

2018-09-19 Thread M. Taylor
Apple iOS 12 Has 25 Great Secret Features By Gordon Kelly, 10:30 pm Alongside the new iPhone XS (guide), iPhone XS Max (guide) and iPhone XR, Apple iOS 12 has landed. While it focuses primarily on performance and stability (with mixed success), it still hides many great secret features as well.

What does the Apple Watch Series 4's EKG actually do? CNET

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
What does the Apple Watch Series 4's EKG actually do? The latest Apple Watch feature could save your life. Here's why. By Sarah Mitroff, September 13, 2018 12:42 PM PDT The Apple Watch Series 4 promises to look after your health better than its predecessors by taking extra care of your heart.

What Is The Measure App On iOS 12? Here's What You Can Use It For

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
What Is The Measure App On iOS 12? Here's What You Can Use It For By Lucia Petersan. With the release of iOS 12 on Monday, users of Apple mobile devices of all kinds gained access to a ton of new apps and tools - including a surprise hit: The "Measure" app. What is the iOS 12 Measure app, you

10 awesome hidden features you need to try in iOS 12, BGR

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
10 awesome hidden features you need to try in iOS 12 By Zach Epstein Apple on Monday finally released iOS 12 to the public after three months of beta testing with developers and eager early adopters who signed up for the public beta. There were definitely a few bumps in the road along the way,

iPhone XS and XR work even when there's no battery lef, BGR

2018-09-18 Thread M. Taylor
iPhone XS and XR work even when there's no battery left by Chris Smith The iPhone XS, XS Max, and XR should deliver even better battery life than its predecessors, with the XR expected to offer the best battery life of the three. There will be cases where the battery will run out before you've

Mark on the iOS 12 Measure App

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, While different people will no doubt obtain different results, I am delighted to report that I have just spent some time using the new iOS 12 Measure with marvelous results. It took me about 10 minutes to fully understand the interface complete with VoiceOver feedback

How to Hide or Customize the iMessage App Drawer in iOS 12

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am delighted to report that, unlike in iOS 11, where special VoiceOver instructions were necessary in order to hide and unhide the iMessage App Drawer, in iOS 12, the process is completely and easily VoiceOver is accessible. In fact, the button needed to accomplish this has its

Here is the Link to the iOS 12 User Guide

2018-09-17 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, Here is the link to the iOS 12 user guide: https://help.apple.com/iphone/12/. Mark -- 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 feel that a member's post is

Don't Forget That There Is Always iTunes for Business

2018-09-16 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, After reading the posts that say that the latest version of iTunes for Windows may cause problems for some screen readers, I just wanted to remind you that you can always install iTunes for business on both Mac OS and Windows computers. While I use the latest standard version

Mark's iPhone Prediction, and some Info on In-Display Fingerprint Technology

2018-09-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, This post consist of three parts: In the first part, I re-post my comments, posted on Saturday, September 1, 2018, regarding this year's iPhone releases. In the second part, I post an article from The Verge, in which a writer describes his first experience using an in-display

Seeking Food Recipes App Recommendations

2018-09-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I would greatly appreciate any food recipes or recipes management app recommendations for iOS. All replies, greatly appreciated. Thank you, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

RE: Downloading Mail attachments

2018-09-04 Thread M. Taylor
download the attachment from there, do not know why I can not get it from my mac? but i can download attachments for other emails any Other Ideas? > On Sep 4, 2018, at 7:08 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Ramy, > > The short answer to your question, and this is just a guess, is that th

RE: Downloading Mail attachments

2018-09-03 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Ramy, The short answer to your question, and this is just a guess, is that the attachment is not being downloaded from the server, correctly. This can be caused by far too many reasons to list here but I would suggest that, when this happens, you attempt to access your email account

RE: Mac OS Start up Chimes

2018-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
I want to make it clear that in no way am I suggesting that anyone switch to or from Android. I was merely stating that I believe that one should always keep as many options open as possible. When it comes to Smartphones, for me, an extremely viable option is Android or rather, the Samsung

RE: Mac OS Start up Chimes

2018-09-02 Thread M. Taylor
. Anyway, count me in contacting apple about the start up tone. Karen On Sat, 1 Sep 2018, M. Taylor wrote: > Well, speaking only for myself, as silly as it may sound, I am heart-sick > that Apple has removed the startup chime from its computer firmware startup > process.. &g

RE: Mac OS Start up Chimes

2018-09-01 Thread M. Taylor
Well, speaking only for myself, as silly as it may sound, I am heart-sick that Apple has removed the startup chime from its computer firmware startup process.. I don't understand how a company that is supposed to take accessibility seriously, can remove one of the most basic accessibility

RE: Mac OS Start up Chimes

2018-08-31 Thread M. Taylor
Donna, I couldn't agree with you more. I’m hoping that Apple will, in fact, maintain some form of Touch ID. I just can't imagine that they would completely eliminate such a trusted form of ID verification. Of course, I said the same thing about removing the headphone jack and we all know

Please Join Me in Requesting that a new iOS Amazon App VoiceOver List Viewing Bug Be Resolved ASAP

2018-08-31 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, In case you have not yet noticed, when a user attempts to view saved shopping/wish lists in the Amazon App, an Invitation dialog box now appears which prevents VoiceOver users from accessing any saved lists or any items on any of those lists. This is most annoying, to say the

New 2018 iPhones, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept. 12, CNET

2018-08-30 Thread M. Taylor
New 2018 iPhones, iPad Pros, Macs and more: Everything Apple could announce on Sept. 12 The low down on every new iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Apple Watch and more in Apple's pipeline. By Justin Jaffe, August 30, 2018 9:42 AM PDT Roundup Apple season is officially here. The company sent out invites

RE: An accessible place to create my Website

2018-08-26 Thread M. Taylor
for your suggestions, However all i need is a good Portfolio For my Studio that can contain a breef about it, and our social network links, all these things are to be able to use the google adsens. so, do you have a good recommendation for that? > On Aug 26, 2018, at 5:52 AM, M. Taylor wr

RE: An accessible place to create my Website

2018-08-26 Thread M. Taylor
for the domain? Most web hosting companies such as Green Geeks or Dream Host include 1 domain in their web hosting plans. Why not just use that since he will need to pay for web hosting any way? Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 25, 2018, at 11:52 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Ramy, >

RE: An accessible place to create my Website

2018-08-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Ramy, Like so many things on the web, website creation is a highly personal affair. I have no idea as to how you want your website to look or to function; nor do I know how much backend knowledge you already possess. Having said this, were I you, I would consider using WordPress as

RE: Routers

2018-08-20 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Patricia, My best advice to you is to find someone you know, locally, who has a router setup and seek their advice. I say this because, these kinds of issues can be a little tricky and I find it best when one has in-person support to help do the proverbial lifting. Router setups are

RE: Accessibility problems on the Libby app

2018-08-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mary, Today, just for you (big smile), I saw a friend who has a 7 Plus running the latest version of iOS. I downloaded Over Drive onto her device, turned on Screen Curtain, and was able to enter text into each field of the app via explore by touch and swiping. Try as I may, I cannot

RE: Accessibility problems on the Libby app

2018-08-18 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, Mary, the library card and PIN number fields are completely accessible via VoiceOver. Have you attempted to find these fields using the explore by touch, method? Just so you know, after receiving your post, I signed out of one of my libraries, turned on the screen curtain, so I could

RE: Accessibility problems on the Libby app

2018-08-15 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Mary, Libby is made by the same company that develops OverDrive. Last I heard, about two months or so ago, the company stated that, for the time being, VoiceOver users should continue to use OverDrive in order to access their borrowed library titles. Mark -Original Message-

Apple Pay has over 252M users globally, more popular internationally than US, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-08-12 Thread M. Taylor
Apple Pay has over 252M users globally, more popular internationally than US By Chance Miller Following a positive outlook on Apple's earnings call last week, Loup Ventures is out today with an in-depth look at the state of Apple Pay. Currently, Loup Ventures estimates that just 20 percent of

Comment: First impressions after nearly a month with Apple's 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-08-12 Thread M. Taylor
Comment: First impressions after nearly a month with Apple’s 2018 13-inch MacBook Pro, 9 to 5 Mac By Chance Miller Apple’s 2018 MacBook Pro has been available for almost a month now and despite the fact that the update was announced via a press release, this year’s revision brings some notable

RE: Monopoly game on Iphone?

2018-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Ramy, As far as I know, there are no VoiceOver accessible mainstream versions of Monopoly for iOS. Years ago, I repeatedly requested VoiceOver accessibility from a couple of the most popular Monopoly app developers but never received a response. Mark -Original Message- From:

Update to: Join Me in Reporting Twitter for iOS v7.28.2 VoiceOver Bug: Cannot Read Long Direct Messages

2018-08-09 Thread M. Taylor
-Original Message- From: viph...@googlegroups.com [mailto:viph...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2018 8:32 PM To: viph...@googlegroups.com Subject: Join Me in Reporting Twitter for iOS v7.28.2 VoiceOver Bug: Cannot Read Long Direct Messages Hello Everyone

Twitter API change strikes next week, Tweetbot and Twitterrific affected, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-08-08 Thread M. Taylor
Twitter API change strikes next week, Tweetbot and Twitterrific affected By Zac Hall After initially delaying major API changes, Twitter appears determined to flip the switch next week and break how third-party apps access the service. Twitter clients including Tweetbot and Twitterrific are

Apple responds to US lawmaker concerns about location tracking, 'Hey Siri,' more, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-08-08 Thread M. Taylor
Apple responds to US lawmaker concerns about location tracking, 'Hey Siri,' more By Chance Miller Last month, the U.S. House Committee on Energy and Commerce sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook inquiring about specific iPhone data usage practices. Today, Apple has officially responded to that

Mac: How to view and edit passwords saved with Safari, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-08-08 Thread M. Taylor
Mac: How to view and edit passwords saved with Safari By Michael Potuck Have you gotten used to creating and saving passwords with the built-in Safari AutoFill feature on Mac, but aren’t sure where they are stored? Follow along for how to view and edit saved passwords on your Mac. It’s become

Join Me in Reporting Twitter for iOS v7.28.2 VoiceOver Bug: Cannot Read Long Direct Messages

2018-08-07 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am cross-posting this to both the V iPhone and Mac Visionaries mailing list. As of the latest Twitter for iOS app, v7.28.2, released July 24, 2018, VoiceOver users cannot read long direct messages. If the DM goes beyond a certain number of characters, speech stops. This was

Outlook.com has a dark mode. Here's how to turn it on, CNET

2018-08-04 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following article because it may be useful to those of us who have some vision and find it necessary to go server-side, from time-to-time, in order to configure Outlook.com for use with our various mail clients. Mark Outlook.com has a dark mode. Here's how to

Stop apps from accessing your Mac's camera and microphone, CNET

2018-08-04 Thread M. Taylor
Stop apps from accessing your Mac's camera and microphone Mojave extends app permissions to include the camera and microphone. By Matt Elliott, August 1, 2018 1:53 AM PDT With MacOS Mojave, Apple introduces new security features to Safari that make it harder for shady web trackers to follow you

How to install Apple's MacBook Pro CPU throttling software fix, CNET

2018-07-24 Thread M. Taylor
How to install Apple's MacBook Pro CPU throttling software fix A new MacOS update promises to fix the issue plaguing new MacBook Pro laptops. By Dan Ackerman, July 24, 2018 12:34 PM PDT The newest MacBook Pro laptops from Apple offer a lot of updates under the hood, from high-end Intel Core i9

Blind Patients to Test Bionic Eye Brain Implants, MIT Technology Review

2018-07-24 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I am posting the following article not because it is Apple-related but because I believe it to be of interest to all of us in this particular community. If interested, I strongly recommend that you read the piece in its entirety as it pertains to all of us, not just those with

MacOS Mojave beta broke Chrome's checkboxes. Here are two ways to bring them back, CNET

2018-07-23 Thread M. Taylor
MacOS Mojave beta broke Chrome's checkboxes. Here are two ways to bring them back Bad beta! By Matt Elliott, July 20, 2018 8:44 AM PDT Perhaps it's a move to nudge me toward Safari and its fancy new favicons. Or maybe it's just a bug. Whatever the case may be, the beta of MacOS Mojave has broken

Create custom ringtones for your iPhone, CNET

2018-07-23 Thread M. Taylor
Create custom ringtones for your iPhone Turn a song, sound clip, MP3 file or just about anything else into your very own iPhone ringtone. By Rick Broida, July 23, 2018 2:14 PM PDT Ben Geskin/Twitter Does your iPhone ($1,000 at Cricket Wireless) sound like every other iPhone? Does it play the

A Quick Question About Duo Lingo with a Braille Display

2018-07-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hello, Is anyone using the Duo Lingo language learning app with a Braille display? If so, how well does it work? Mark -- 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 feel

A Question About The Uber App

2018-07-19 Thread M. Taylor
Hi All, I don't know if I've asked this before but, if so, I cannot remember the answer. When scheduling a ride via the Uber app, is it possible to indicate that one is blind or uses a mobility aid such as a white cane? I ask because I'm just wondering how a totally blind person would realize

Survey: iOS users averse to subscription-based apps, but willing to spend more than Android users 9 to 5 Mac

2018-07-18 Thread M. Taylor
9 to 5 Mac, Wednesday, July 18, 2018 at 4:41 PM Survey: iOS users averse to subscription-based apps, but willing to spend more than Android users Earlier this week, a report explained that the App Store is still bringing in nearly double the revenue of Google Play, despite the fact that the

MacOS Mojave shows recent apps in the Dock. Here's how to hide them , CNET

2018-07-17 Thread M. Taylor
CNET How To - Sunday, July 15, 2018 at 3:07 PM MacOS Mojave shows recent apps in the Dock. Here's how to hide them - CNET In addition to Stacks, Dark Mode, a new screenshot tool and an improved Finder, MacOS Mojave has added a new element to the Dock. It now shows your three most recent apps.

Turn your phone into a magic wand and kill time at Disney, CNET

2018-07-17 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 5:00 AM Turn your phone into a magic wand and kill time at Disney - CNET Count on Disney to do the impossible: Make waiting in line more fun. The new Play Disney Parks app takes the least magical part of a theme park -- the dreaded long lines -- and jazzes

Verizon will no longer activate your old 3G-only phone - CNET

2018-07-17 Thread M. Taylor
CNET News - Tuesday, July 17, 2018 at 7:50 AM Verizon will no longer activate your old 3G-only phone - CNET Sorry tiny iPhone 4S from seven years ago, you can no longer be activated on Verizon. If you have an old iPhone 4S from 2011 sitting around and want to activate it on Verizon, you're out

The 10 most important iPhone apps of all time, The Download Blog, CNET Download.com

2018-07-12 Thread M. Taylor
The 10 most important iPhone apps of all time In the decade since Apple first launched the App Store for iOS, a lot of stellar apps have come along. Here are the ones that have made the biggest impact. by Jason Hiner, July 11, 2018, 1:38 AM It took Apple a year after launching the original iPhone

The best job search apps for iOS and Android to help you get hired, The Download Blog, CNET Download.com

2018-07-12 Thread M. Taylor
The best job search apps for iOS and Android to help you get hired Job seekers know the hunt can get brutal, but these Android and iOS apps can improve your job search, speed the application process, and boost your career prospects. by Joshua Rotter, July 2, 2018, 11:00 AM Job seekers can tell

How to update macOS in Mojave, 9 to 5 Mac

2018-07-04 Thread M. Taylor
How to update macOS in Mojave By Peter Cao In macOS Mojave, Apple has moved the location for updating your Mac’s operating system. With the revamped App Store, Apple has moved updating macOS, among other system updates to a new location. Follow along to learn how to update macOS in Mojave….

Apple hopes its Maps do-over gets you where you need to go, cNet

2018-07-03 Thread M. Taylor
Apple hopes its Maps do-over gets you where you need to go But first it needs you to give its homegrown mapping app another shot. By Shara Tibken, June 29, 2018 3:16 PM PDT Streets that led to nowhere. Bridges that looked like roller coasters. Cities that ceased to exist. That was the state of

SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a pocket storage powerhouse, cNet

2018-07-03 Thread M. Taylor
SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD is a pocket storage powerhouse - CNET The SanDisk Extreme Portable SSD stars at $105 for the 250GB version. Sarah Tew, CNET's photographer here in New York, shoots tons of products for me. But rarely have I seen her as excited about a product as San Disk's new

iPhone Text Message SPAM Alert

2018-07-01 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, A list member, Christopher, received a bogus iPhone text message attempting to acquire his personal credentials. He requested that I forward his experience along to the list by sharing his words which you will find below my signature. A special thanks to Christopher for

Get $100 for using this iPhone-only bank account, Cult of Mac

2018-06-29 Thread M. Taylor
Get $100 for using this iPhone-only bank account By Ed Hardy, 2:40 pm, June 29, 2018 The Finn by Chase iOS app helps track spending. You can even rate your purchases. JPMorgan Chase now offers an all-digital bank account. Finn by Chase is for people who prefer to do everything on a phone, as

How much did a personal computer cost the year you were born?, USA Today, the Wall street Journal

2018-06-22 Thread M. Taylor
How much did a personal computer cost the year you were born? By Evan Comen, The Wall Street Journal, Updated 8 hours ago Once wildly expensive and inaccessible but to the very rich, computers today are one of the most ubiquitous technologies worldwide. Though many personal computers in the

Sprint, Verizon's latest deals offer more definitions of "Unlimited", USA Today

2018-06-18 Thread M. Taylor
Sprint and Verizon's latest deals offer still more definitions of 'Unlimited' By Rob Pegoraro, USA TODAY, Updated 2 hours ago New T-Mobile still distant 3rd place competitor Industry analyst Jeff Kagan believes the Sprint, T-Mobile merger will make the new company a 'distant' third place

13 apps for your iPhone that are better than the ones Apple made, Business Insider

2018-06-18 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I thought I would post the following article as a point of interest but please note that I am, in no way, endorsing or speaking to the VoiceOver accessibility of any of them. In fact, in some instances, I flatly disagree with the author. Mark 13 apps for your iPhone that are

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2018-06-18 Thread M. Taylor
...@icloud.com Science is not only compatible with spirituality; it is a profound source of spirituality.| --Carl Sagan On 6/18/2018 4:49 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > Is There a Mac OS VoiceOver Command to Copy the Last Spoken Phrase to > the Clickboard? As there is in iOS? > > I tried a 3-finge

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2018-06-18 Thread M. Taylor
and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Jun 18, 2018, at 7:49 PM, M. Taylor wrote: Is There a Mac OS VoiceOver Command to Copy the Last Spoken Phrase to the Clickboard? As there is in iOS? I tried a 3-finger, quadruple-tap, on the TrackPad but nothing happened. All replies greatly

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2018-06-18 Thread M. Taylor
Is There a Mac OS VoiceOver Command to Copy the Last Spoken Phrase to the Clickboard? As there is in iOS? I tried a 3-finger, quadruple-tap, on the TrackPad but nothing happened. All replies greatly appreciated. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

RE: Mark on the Latest Version of Skype for Mac

2018-06-15 Thread M. Taylor
/14/18, M. Taylor wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > Some time ago, I thought I read on this list that the more recent > versions of Skype (by Microsoft) were not terribly voiceover friendly. > > Well, during the past week, I've had occasion to use the latest > version of Skype on

Mark on the Latest Version of Skype for Mac

2018-06-14 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Some time ago, I thought I read on this list that the more recent versions of Skype (by Microsoft) were not terribly voiceover friendly. Well, during the past week, I've had occasion to use the latest version of Skype on my Mac and I must say that I am extremely pleased with what

Some Good News for Low Vision California Lottery Players

2018-06-09 Thread M. Taylor
Hello All, I am delighted to report that the new official California Lottery app, for iOS, is now VoiceOver accessible. Also, the app has been updated so that lottery players can now scan their tickets, via the bar code, to determine if they've won any prizes and, if so, the app informs them

12 iOS 12 features Apple didn't mention at WWDC, cNet

2018-06-05 Thread M. Taylor
12 iOS 12 features Apple didn't mention at WWDC At WWDC 2018, Apple announced a bevy of new features for iOS 12, but that wasn't the half of it. By Taylor Martin, June 4, 2018 3:42 PM PDT Apple's annual iOS update, iOS 12, will be hitting devices later this year. It'll bring things like your

Are There Any Reasons Not to Install iOS 11.4, from a VoiceOver Perspective?

2018-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Has anyone installed iOS 11.4? If so, are there any noticeable VoiceOver bugs of which one should consider before updating? All replies greatly appreciated. Mark -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support

2018-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
Turn Private Browsing on or off on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch When you use Private Browsing, you can visit websites without creating a search history in Safari. Private Browsing protects your private information and blocks some websites from tracking your search behavior. Safari won't

How to listen to what Amazon Alexa has recorded in your home, USA Today

2018-05-30 Thread M. Taylor
How to listen to what Amazon's Alexa has recorded in your home By Jefferson Graham, USA TODAY Updated 9 hours ago The creepiest Amazon Alexa stories ever The Amazon Echo with Alexa is great, but it can act a little funny sometimes. These are Ranker's best stories involving Alexa. Buzz60 If

Why it's meaningless to accept a privacy policy, cNet

2018-05-25 Thread M. Taylor
Why it's meaningless to accept a GDPR privacy policy You're drowning in these thanks to the GDPR. But they leave out something important. By Laura Hautala, May 25, 2018 8:52 AM PDT The European Union's General Protection Privacy Regulation takes effect Friday, and your email inbox has been slowly

Mark on Battery Power

2018-05-25 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, I have been asked, several times, what mobile charging device did I use on my recent mini-vacation. Below you will find the name, description and Amazon.com URL for the product that I very much trust and enjoy using. It should be noted that this device uses a series of

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