Re: General Screen search on iOS

2019-06-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
, which will be where the tabs or pages button usually is, then tap share again, and swipe left to the find on page area. You can drag this find on page feature to a more convenient place in the share dialogue, I really need to do that. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jun 7

Re: Potential bug in voice dream reader?

2019-03-31 Thread Arnold Schmidt
seems better than before. When they wrote back to say they can't reproduce the problem, I loaded a book that was acting really badly on this iPhone 6 onto my iPhone 5, and it worked perfectly. So, it seems to be a problem only on a few devices. Whatever. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's

Re: likely silly apple product buy question?

2018-11-28 Thread Arnold Schmidt
ffered you the chance to buy Apple Care after they knew the circumstances of the damage, then fix it under Apple Care? That is the most generous warranty coverage I have ever heard of from a manufacturer. I hope you grabbed it before they came to their senses and changed their mind. Arnold Schmid

Re: Hoping someone can check a web page with VoiceOver

2018-10-30 Thread Arnold Schmidt
well it would work with a modern version of jaws. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Oct 30, 2018, at 1:26 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: Hello Mac visionaries, If someone has a moment to spare, I’m asking you to check out a web page with VoiceOver. This page is the locations and hours

Re: Fall detection

2018-10-15 Thread Arnold Schmidt
, though. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Oct 15, 2018, at 2:07 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: Yeah I was wondering this one myself, I’ve got a bad habit of tripping over things, So I’d need to switch this off. But hay I’ve not yet got my S4 watch so nothing I need to worry about yet

Re: apple earpods firmware

2018-10-05 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I updated my iPhone 6 to IOS 12 last Sunday. My air pods sound about the same, my Beats X headphones sound better. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Oct 5, 2018, at 8:48 PM, Simon Fogarty wrote: Arnold, Thanks I thought something lik ehtat but havne't been able to confirm

Re: apple earpods firmware

2018-10-04 Thread Arnold Schmidt
in December, 2017. You can find out what version is currently running, I think, in settings, general, about, if not, in the section about them under bluetooth. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Oct 4, 2018, at 5:45 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: Hi List, I am pretty sure I'm part

Re: iTunes 12.9, Broken On Mac, Too?

2018-09-16 Thread Arnold Schmidt
have to worry. I was just curious. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 16, 2018, at 3:07 PM, matthew dyer wrote: Hi, Using here on my mac and not seeing any problems. What seems to be the problem with itunes on the mac. Matthew -Original Message- From

Re: iTunes 12.9, Broken On Mac, Too?

2018-09-16 Thread Arnold Schmidt
On the VIPhone list, they say 12.9. They are discussing iTunes for pc, so perhaps the numbers are different. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 16, 2018, at 11:42 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Yu mean 12.8 which was just updated recently. No issues here

iTunes 12.9, Broken On Mac, Too?

2018-09-16 Thread Arnold Schmidt
There is discussion on the VIPhone and other lists, that iTunes 12.9 for pc has serious accessibility issues. How is it for the Mac? Thanks for any opinions. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list

Comparing Itunes for Windows, and Mac

2018-08-19 Thread Arnold Schmidt
for Windows is almost as good as was version 11. So how does the experience of using ITunes for windows now compare with using it on a mac? I understand that using it on a mac has mostly been, a better experience. Thanks for any opinions, especially from those who can use both. Arnold Schmidt

Re: Once and for all, is there a darned thing I can do to stop all my web browsers from the "busy" refrain?

2018-06-11 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I have always been curious: Is this strictly a VoiceOver issue, or would a sighted person also have problems using Safari on these sights? Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jun 11, 2018, at 8:58 PM, Tim Kilburn wrote: Hi, This is caused usually by sites that have a lot

Re: Apple Pay and Touch ID

2018-03-03 Thread Arnold Schmidt
better. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Mar 3, 2018, at 9:49 AM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: In general, the process is simply: * from the lock screen or notifications center, press the home button twice * your default card will be selected, but you can choose a dif

Re: An F.Y.I. Regarding Apple Music Radio

2018-02-22 Thread Arnold Schmidt
he upgrade are still there. I enjoy Apple radio, but I'm careful about creating stations. Arnold Schmidt , Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Feb 22, 2018, at 8:02 PM, M. Taylor <mk...@ucla.edu> wrote: Hello Everyone, In anticipation of an Apple Music subscription, I borrowed

Re: IOS 11.1 and Mail

2017-09-29 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I was given access to version 11.0.1 via software update on Tuesday. That is what I am running now, and I definitely am not a developer, not even a beta tester. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 28, 2017, at 2:00 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@blinky-net.com> wrote: Yes bu

Re: IOS 11.1 and Mail

2017-09-27 Thread Arnold Schmidt
It is still the same on my iPhone 6, running 11.0.1. I have almost gotten use to it by now, it has been a while since I have deleted a message or thread that I didn't want to delete. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 27, 2017, at 2:50 PM, Jeff Berwick <mailin

Re: Turning Speaking on

2017-09-14 Thread Arnold Schmidt
A three-finger double tap will turn it back on. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 14, 2017, at 2:14 AM, Angus MacKinnon <thedog...@gmail.com> wrote: When I took my iPhone 5S running IOS 10.32, I heard Speech off. Siri works , however nothing elze speaks. How do

Re: Latest VoiceDream Reader

2017-06-20 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I just tried it, using Alex, then Heather, and had no problems. I was able to change it both while reading, and while stopped. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jun 20, 2017, at 4:57 PM, Phil Halton <philh...@gmail.com> wrote: I was on able to reproduce the bug. I am

Re: brf files

2017-06-20 Thread Arnold Schmidt
never tried it, but I got the impression from reading posts about it that it didn't work very well, and did not stay around very long. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jun 20, 2017, at 5:40 PM, E.T. <ancient.ali...@icloud.com> wrote: A couple possibilities which I have not

Re: new mac user

2017-05-08 Thread Arnold Schmidt
type of organized fashion of learning it, rather than just picking it up in bits and pieces. At least, it is that way for me, others learn in different ways. I am going to paste the link to this book below, in case it might be of use to you. http://www.nbp.org/ic/nbp/MAC-BASICS.html Arnold

Re: AirPods firmware 3.5.1 released

2017-02-06 Thread Arnold Schmidt
The information about the firmware is in gengal, about. The air pods must be in one's ears for the air pods button to show up, it is after all the information about the connected IPhone. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Feb 3, 2017, at 4:09 AM, Simon Fogarty <si...@bli

Re: Audible and the NLS player

2017-01-16 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Unfortunately, NLS players cannot play Audible books. The Victor Reader Stream can play them if it is authorized to do so by the Audible Book Manager. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jan 16, 2017, at 2:53 PM, N2KPV <bennnyconstant...@gmail.com> wrote: Hi Everyo

Re: Braille screen input

2016-12-14 Thread Arnold Schmidt
was, and it sounds like it, you are not the problem, something has gotten bungled up in the settings for braille screen input. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Dec 14, 2016, at 7:07 AM, David Chittenden <dchitten...@gmail.com> wrote: When you calibrate, you place the centre o

Re: Please Confirm a VoiceOver Bug in Native iOS 10 Mail App Regarding Threaded View

2016-09-17 Thread Arnold Schmidt
to deleting the entire thread, which, unfortunately, seems to be the only deleting method from within the thread. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Sep 17, 2016, at 5:21 AM, Helga Schreiber <helga.schreibe...@gmail.com> wrote: hi Mark. Guess I am having the same problem

Re: amazon's accesability contact.

2016-08-16 Thread Arnold Schmidt
something, install it and see if you can use it. Being so new to the mac, I definitely would not be the one to test this mp3 downloader. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Aug 16, 2016, at 7:19 PM, Karen Lewellen <klewel...@shellworld.net> wrote: Hi folks, I am askin

Re: Searching the yelp app for a location other than your current one

2016-07-24 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Just guessing here, I do not have that app on my iPhone. But do you have location services turned on for it? If so, turn them off, and see if it then will give you a field to enter a location. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone On Jul 23, 2016, at 2:40 PM, Mary Otten <mo

Transferring from External Hard Drive Question

2016-07-23 Thread Arnold Schmidt
If I have some data on an external hard drive that was copied to that drive from a windows computer, can I connect it to my mac mini and transfer that data? I know windows and mac use different hard drive formats. Thanks for any information. Arnold Schmidt Sent from Arnold's iPhone

Audible Books To My Victor Reader, was Re: Audible members: I just found a piece of gold!

2016-07-17 Thread Arnold Schmidt
to use this pc to transfer audible books to my victor reader, if I can't do it from the mac. Thanks for any information. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Christopher-Mark Gilland To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 8:39 AM Subject

Re: Two First Generation Track Pad Questions

2016-07-17 Thread Arnold Schmidt
is the former. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Tim Kilburn To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 17, 2016 3:31 PM Subject: Re: Two First Generation Track Pad Questions Hi, If the MacMini was purchased with the Trackpad straight from Apple

Two First Generation Track Pad Questions

2016-07-17 Thread Arnold Schmidt
? If the latter, is there no way to turn it off so it won't continue to consume battery? Thanks in advance for any information. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

Re: mac book pro, mac book air, or iPad pro?

2016-07-09 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I looked and looked on that refurbished list for a Mac Mini before I bought the new one, which I took back. There never were any. I wonder if the one I took back will now appear on that list, now that I have ordered the used one? I don't think I will look, I don't need to know. Arnold

Re: Opinions On This Used Mac Mini

2016-07-09 Thread Arnold Schmidt
that this vista computer, from 2008, still has about 180 gig free on its 500 gig hard drive. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Scott Granados To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2016 8:17 PM Subject: Re: Opinions On This Used Mac Mini Arnold

Windows For An Hour A Day, was Re: For new, or majorly struggling Mac users: Please read

2016-07-09 Thread Arnold Schmidt
, and it sounds as if scanning and reading, by importing everything into a word processing app is about more trouble than it is worth. No problem, I will use KNFB reader on my iPhone. But what else does windows do better? Thanks for any opinions. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information

Re: Opinions On This Used Mac Mini

2016-07-08 Thread Arnold Schmidt
When you say closed unit, does that mean that one has to take it to the Apple store for repairs, or is it closed even to them? I would hate to know I would have to throw the whole thing away just because a memory chip went bad. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "

Re: My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back

2016-07-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
didn't have to work 40 hours a week, becoming proficient in mac would happen sooner. This was one of my vacation weeks. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "Kimber Gardner" <kimbersinbox1...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday,

Re: Mac mini 2012

2016-07-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Go to Amazon, and search compulab, which is its brand name. I paid about $15 for it. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "matthew dyer" <ilovecountrymusic...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Thursday, July 07, 2016 12:04 PM Subject: R

Re: My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back

2016-07-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Quite literally, my time was up. As you will read in some other messages, I am checking into some used equipment. Consider my taking the new one back the end of the chapter, not necessarily the end of the story. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Simon Fogarty

Opinions On This Used Mac Mini

2016-07-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
It is from 2011. It has an i5, I think 2.5 gig, processor, but only 4 gig of ram. It has a 500 gig hard drive, which is plenty for me. They want about $430 for this computer. Thanks for any opinions. Arnold Schmidt Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important for all members

First, or Second Generation Track Pad?

2016-07-07 Thread Arnold Schmidt
. Thanks for any opinions. Arnold Schmidt -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators

Re: My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back

2016-07-06 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I got an iPhone 5 in October, 2012, and now have an iPhone 6. I consider them to be the most life changing pieces of electronics I have ever bought. I wanted to try this Mac Mini, and am willing to give a Mac another attempt in the future. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From

Re: My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back

2016-07-06 Thread Arnold Schmidt
to get it. I wish Apple had given me more time. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Scott Granados To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 8:19 AM Subject: Re: My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back Arnold, you never stood a chance. You can’t

Re: On a serious note Scott

2016-07-06 Thread Arnold Schmidt
had it, VoiceOver never said busy. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "Martin Brown" <mbrown.bro...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Wednesday, July 06, 2016 9:17 AM Subject: On a serious note Scott Hi Scott. Thankfully I'm not as pa

My Time Ran Out, I Took It Back

2016-07-06 Thread Arnold Schmidt
, with not all that much seeming benefit in the end. I fully expected not to know what I was doing for a while, but I thought it would have begun to get easier by yesterday, which, I guess, it wasn't, even with the two books I have. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important

Re: Disappointed with Voiceover

2016-07-04 Thread Arnold Schmidt
iPhone, with the same results. I think that if I had wanted to order anything, I would have had no problem. So, is Safari in the iPhone often better than Safari on the Mac? If so, that is discouraging. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Devin Prater To: macvisionaries

Two Devices On The Same Apple Id Questions

2016-07-03 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Mindspring? I hope so, but I want to know before I wish I had known.I get too much mail from Mindspring to want to mess with it on my phone on a regular basis. Thanks in advance for any information. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: Pages or OFfice 2016, need your advice

2016-07-02 Thread Arnold Schmidt
the formatting. If I were still writing college level papers, I would have stuck with windows and word, being that is what everybody else would be using. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Anne Robertson To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 02, 2016 9

Re: Converting songs to mp3 with latest iTunes and ElCap.issue with apple music store

2016-06-28 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I just looked them up in Apple Music on my iPhone, spelling chillie the way you did, and it found them. I was surprised, thinking it would not find them, either. Spell it chili, and I'll bet it will find them for you. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Simon Fogarty

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

2016-06-27 Thread Arnold Schmidt
as keyboard commands. When I am use to everything, I expect I will use both keyboard and track pad, getting the best of both worlds. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "Mike Arrigo" <n0...@charter.net> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Monday, June 27,

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

2016-06-26 Thread Arnold Schmidt
To be fair to Jaws, it is only $60 a year if you keep up the SMA. The professional version is more, I think about $90 a year. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: David Chittenden To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 10:06 PM Subject: Re: Why

Re: Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

2016-06-26 Thread Arnold Schmidt
followers. I love my iPhone, considering it to be, THE most life changing piece of electronics I have ever bought, and some tell me that the iPhone and Mac work better together than with Windows. I am just curious about it all. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Mary

Why Is The Mac Better Than Windows?

2016-06-26 Thread Arnold Schmidt
more for this Mac Mini than I could have bought a Windows 10 computer. I wish I had 30 days, rather than 14, to figure this out.The time is ticking. What is so much better about this than Windows, which I already know how to use? Arnold Schmidt -- The following information

Re: Adobe Flash player and Mac

2016-06-26 Thread Arnold Schmidt
of the time. Thanks for any information. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: "Jeffrey Shockley" <jawswiz...@gmail.com> To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 9:37 AM Subject: Re: Adobe Flash player and Mac Hello, You can get Flash Pl

Re: Adobe Reader DC

2016-06-26 Thread Arnold Schmidt
Or, if you have an iPhone, , forward it to your iPhone and use Voice Dream Reader to read it. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Chris Meredith To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 26, 2016 12:13 PM Subject: Re: Adobe Reader DC Yes. I even tried

Antivirus For My Mac Mini?

2016-06-21 Thread Arnold Schmidt
are necessary, which ones are accessible? Thanks in advance for any information. I am going to the Apple store on Wednesday afternoon, and unless I discover something completely unforeseen, I will buy my mini then. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important for all members

Re: How Often Would I Need A Numb Pad

2016-06-19 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I have since decided to buy the wired keyboard. I will have the numb pad in case I want to learn to use it. Plus, it will be about $50 less than the wireless one. Arnold Schmidt - Original Message - From: Anders Holmberg To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday

Will I Still Need A Dummy Monitor Load

2016-06-19 Thread Arnold Schmidt
. Do I still need it? I found one on Amazon, by Compulab, for $15. Thanks in advance for any information. Arnold Schmidt -- 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

If I Get A Track Pad, Do I need A Mouse?

2016-06-18 Thread Arnold Schmidt
for any information. Arnold Schmidt -- 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 inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly

How Often Would I Need A Numb Pad

2016-06-18 Thread Arnold Schmidt
I would wish I had the numb pad. Thanks for any information. Arnold Schmidt -- 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 inappropriate

Faster Processor, or More Memory?

2016-06-13 Thread Arnold Schmidt
thinking: the i7 processor may make it capable of running a new Mac OS a time or two longer in the future. Or, should I save my money and buy it with its i5 and 8 gig of memory? Thanks in advance for any opinions. Arnold Schmidt -- The following information is important for all members