Re: date of recording

2024-04-28 Thread Brad Snyder
28, 2024, at 4:49 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Try checking the file’s properties with Get Info by pressing CMD + I. > > - Brad - > > > > On Apr 28, 2024, at 15:14, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > is there a way I can find the date of when a sound recording was recorded

Re: date of recording

2024-04-28 Thread Brad Snyder
Try checking the file’s properties with Get Info by pressing CMD + I. - Brad - On Apr 28, 2024, at 15:14, Lorie McCloud wrote: is there a way I can find the date of when a sound recording was recorded? it was sent to me and I play it in vlc media player even though it’s an .m4a recording

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Brad Snyder
link from last month. Ian > On 27 Apr 2024, at 19:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > is this event actually happening? > Chancey sent me the meeting id this morning. > however its 2:30 eastern and no one seems to be there? > Karen > > > > On Fri, 26 Apr 2024

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Brad Snyder
owever its 2:30 eastern and no one seems to be there? > Karen > > > >> On Fri, 26 Apr 2024, Brad Snyder wrote: >> >> Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group >> Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. >> This informal gr

Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using the Mac with voiceOver. This workshop will take place online. Registration is required at the following link:

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Brad Snyder
e >>>>>>> battery behaves normally. >>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 24, 2024, at 10:24 PM, Gabe Griffith >>>>>>>&g

Re: File Vault

2024-04-24 Thread Brad Snyder
I don't use file vault. I don't find it necessary. - Brad - On Apr 24, 2024, at 09:57, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Thanks, very helpful. I have not decided if I need File Vault but who knows. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Try restarting your watch, and see if that helps. - Brad - On Apr 24, 2024, at 07:46, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, For the past three days, I’ve been waking up to find that my Apple Watch battery is severely drained. When I went to bed last night, it was at 100%, and

Re: Spanish punctuation marks?

2024-04-14 Thread Brad Snyder
If you turn off the Keyboard Commander, using VO + Shift + K, then you can use either Option key. - Brad - > On Apr 14, 2024, at 13:59, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I just found them the second time I did my search. They are question mark > with option, that is for me,

Re: Headphone jack on Mac mini.

2024-04-11 Thread Brad Snyder
No, the headphone jack has not been removed from the M1 Mac mini. You will find it on the back left-hand side of the unit. There's only one Jack and it handles both input and output. HTH. - Brad - On Apr 11, 2024, at 12:07, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I have a question regarding the m1

Re: Apple TV 4K

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Have you tried unauthorizing the Mac, and then re-authorizing the same Mac. - Brad - On Apr 9, 2024, at 18:04, ancient.aliens via MacVisionaries wrote:  Still need some help with this issue. >From E.T.'s Keyboard… What do batteries run on? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com > On Apr

Re: Voiceover menu navigation problem in latest Sonoma

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Halton wrote: That was it Brad, thanks. Hey is it the shift VOF3 key that I might’ve hit the toggle it to track cursor with keyboard? I think it’s shift plus the VO keys plus the F3 key. Got to watch that one. Sent from my IPhone > On Apr 9, 2024, at 11:22 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > &

Re: Voiceover menu navigation problem in latest Sonoma

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
I am not experiencing this issue on either of my max running macOS Sonoma 14.4.1. Sounds to me like your mouse arrow is set to follow the voiceover cursor. You can correct this issue by going into the voiceover utility, selecting the navigation category, and setting the mouse arrow so that it

Re: Sonoma 14.4.1 CAPS LOCK won't pause speech when chosen as the VO key

2024-04-07 Thread Brad Snyder
r 7, 2024, at 19:12, Brad Snyder wrote: > > The VoiceOver key for pausing speech is the Control key. > This has nothing to do with what you have selected as the VO modifier. > While pressing another key may or may not stop speech, is another issue > entirely. > You can test this

Re: Sonoma 14.4.1 CAPS LOCK won't pause speech when chosen as the VO key

2024-04-07 Thread Brad Snyder
The VoiceOver key for pausing speech is the Control key. This has nothing to do with what you have selected as the VO modifier. While pressing another key may or may not stop speech, is another issue entirely. You can test this by enabling Keyboard Help, by pressing VO + K, and pressing CTRL, to

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
> On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:14 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have no explanation. > Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal > Splitter, collapsed on bottom”. > I am running Sonoma 14.4.1, but I don’t think the version matters because I > have

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
OK, you got me. Congratulations. - Brad - On Apr 6, 2024, at 20:23, Christina wrote: You did later say horizontal splitter, but the first time you said vertacle splitter. No biggy, but here’s the copy/paste.  >> On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:41 AM, Brad Snyder > <mailto:wb...@swbell

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Preview pane is gone.ChristinaOn Mar 29, 2024, at 8:14 AM, Brad Snyder wrote:I have no explanation.Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal Splitter, collapsed on bottom”.I am running Sonoma 14.4.1, but I don’t think the version matters because I have been doing

Re: pdf

2024-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
, open with…copy link (not necessarily in that order) but then it goes to share. there’s also services.On Apr 2, 2024, at 5:02 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:Try putting focus on the link, and then opening the shortcut menu using VO + Shift + M.Now, press the down arrow until you find an option that says

Re: Apple Quick Note

2024-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
It is just a quick way to start a new note in the Notes app, so it is just as accessible as using the Notes app the regular way. There is a keyboard command to start a new note, but I can’t remember what it is. It can be done by dragging the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the

Re: Changing how f keys behave.

2024-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
somehow I need to do that for both keyboards?Thank you. MB.On Apr 4, 2024, at 1:20 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:This may not be possible with all makes and models of keyboards.While the built in keyboards on MacBook Air/Pro computers, and Apple Magic Bluetooth keyboards allow modification of the behavior of F

Re: Changing how f keys behave.

2024-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
This may not be possible with all makes and models of keyboards. While the built in keyboards on MacBook Air/Pro computers, and Apple Magic Bluetooth keyboards allow modification of the behavior of F-keys, I once had a Logitech K750 Bluetooth keyboard that would not allow modification of F-key

Re: pdf

2024-04-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Try putting focus on the link, and then opening the shortcut menu using VO + Shift + M. Now, press the down arrow until you find an option that says Download or Download to Downloads Folder. I find that Download is usually the 4th option from the top. HTH. - Brad - On Apr 2, 2024, at 16:24,

Re: Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library starts April 3

2024-04-01 Thread Brad Snyder
will be recorded for later viewing?Thanks in advance. MarleneOn Mar 30, 2024, at 7:08 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library Wednesdays April 3 through June 19, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern If you already know how to type

Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library starts April 3

2024-03-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library Wednesdays April 3 through June 19, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
it to budge past 45%. I use column layout, too. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have no explanation. > Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal > Splitter, collapsed on bottom”. > I

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
known as Classic View. Perhaps that makes a difference. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2024, at 08:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Brad, Katherine’s raised my curiosity, so I tried this. It would only increase to 45%. Still running Big Sur. Donna > On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:41 AM, B

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Try interacting with the vertical splitter, and take it to 100%.This means that the message list will take up 100% of the area, and the preview pain will be gone.HTH.- Brad -On Mar 29, 2024, at 08:03, 'Catherine Turner' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi, please can anyone tell me if/how it’s possible

Re: Apple Quick Note

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
A shortcut for Quick Note already exist. To start a new Quick Note, press Fn + Q. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2024, at 05:23, Greg Wocher wrote: Hello, It is completely accessible. You will have to make your own shortcut to use it though. Greg Wocher > On Mar 28, 2024, at 9:34 PM, 'E.T.' via

Coming up Saturday: Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group

2024-03-28 Thread Brad Snyder
Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group Saturday March 30, 2 PM - 4 PM Eastern https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-2hrzstHdJRTSfL_zzn6x3oNW9pUPZB Join us to discuss your questions, tips and tricks regarding Voiceover for Mac! -- Chancey S. Fleet Assistive Technology Coordinator Andrew

Re: How to restore my iPhone?

2024-03-28 Thread Brad Snyder
No. You must wipe your device, and setup from a backup. - Brad - On Mar 28, 2024, at 22:48, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi again, all, So in the process of trying to make this * new iPod work, I seem to have corrupted the home app. None of my accessories work any more,

Re: Backup and Restore

2024-03-26 Thread Brad Snyder
The iPhone must be wiped, and during setup, the backup can be used to restore a previous setup. - Brad - On Mar 26, 2024, at 18:03, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, On iPhone and iPad, can one do a restore over existing data, or must the device be erased first? Thanks. >From

Re: Dialog on Sonoma

2024-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
I hear this as well. I don't think it's a dialogue. It's just something VoiceOver is speaking. I just ignore it and move on. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2024, at 14:02, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, I get this dialog when booting Sonoma 14.4. Must be a new something. Is there a way to

Re: What's the deal with the Globe key?

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
It's the same thing as the Fn key. I don't know why they changed it. It does the exact same thing. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2024, at 10:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Well, it’s the last day of spring break, and I promised myself I would upgrade to Sonoma this week. One

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
about an Air vs. Pro? Simply size and weight? Color choices? Is this a parallel to the iPhone and - Pro vs. SE? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Woodworker, Musician dgcarlson0...@gmail.com On Mar 14, 2024, at 11:00 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: Never was. - Brad - On Mar 14, 2024, at 23

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
and personalizations. > Is that no longer the push? > > Dave Carlson > Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician > dgcarlson0...@gmail.com > > > > > On Mar 14, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro --

Re: Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
It is in the Applications folder. Open this folder when in Finder by pressing CMD + Shift + A, then press CL, to put focus on the Clock app. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2024, at 06:46, Tom Rash wrote: Where do you find the clock app? > On Mar 14, 2024, at 3:20 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Lol,

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
not needing to store anything large on the machine except for data and personalizations. Is that no longer the push? Dave Carlson Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician dgcarlson0...@gmail.com On Mar 14, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook

M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison... https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/03/13/m3-15-inch-macbook-air-vs-m3-14-inch-macbook-procomparison - Brad - -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Reading a review on the new m3 MacBook Air

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Not sure what VoiceOver issue you are referring to, but this configuration is what I would recommend for someone interested in getting a MacBook Air. However, for only an additional $100, you can get the same configuration in the entry-level MacBook Pro and have a lot better machine. Additionally,

Re: Any way to empty the junk folder without sending the messages to the trash?

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, you can do this by pressing CMD + OPT + J. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 14, 2024, at 08:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, So when I empty the Junk folder, it just sends the messages to the Trash. Then I have to go to Trash, and delete them again. Any way to delete

Re: Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-13 Thread Brad Snyder
For those using an Apple keyboard, that would be CMD 1 through 4. :) - Brad - On Mar 13, 2024, at 23:31, Traci Duncan wrote: I did not know the Mac had a clock app including timer, etc. You can access the various tabs of clock with alt-1-4. Nice! :) Traci -- The following information

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

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
t; never went through, but the charge went through on the Apple card. > Mary Ward > > On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe > this is a Chase bank issue. > > - Brad - > > On Mar 6

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

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
ApplePay can be setup using any card, not just an Apple Card. I have both my Chase VISA and Apple Card, as well as my Chase Debit card setup with ApplePay, and all can be accessed on either my watch or iPhone. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 13:19, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries wrote: I feel

Re: Sonoma App Issues

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Same here.I've been using Sonoma since it was released back in October, and have had no issues with either preview nor QuickTime player which I use all the time.- Brad -On Mar 8, 2024, at 13:04, 'jason' via MacVisionaries wrote:No issues. I’ve used Preview recently, and I just opened QuickTime

Re: Apple pay on the Mac

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, as long as you have a touch ID sensor on your Max keyboard. If you do not have a touch ID sensor on your Mac, you will need to verify using your iPhone or an unlocked Apple Watch. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2024, at 16:47, Lorie McCloud wrote: when I use Apple Pay on my Mac vo says

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

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
me, even though I technically know the difference. You can use any card with Apple Pay, or multiple cards, and you don’t kneed to have an Apple Card. Mary Ward On Mar 10, 2024, at 11:38 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: Once again, Apple Pay cannot be used when making purchases from either the iOS

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

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Once again, Apple Pay cannot be used when making purchases from either the iOS or Mac App Store. Purchases from either App Store must be made with the payment method on file in your Apple ID. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2024, at 10:43, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Maybe that could be something

Re: Question about word

2024-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
As I said before, you can find the answers to most of these questions by looking in the pull down menus in the Word Menu Bar on your Mac. - Brad - On Mar 9, 2024, at 14:42, Rebecca Sabo wrote: Hi all, I did try control e to center and control l and neither of those worked. Any suggestions

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
that work? Would I need to authenticate again and again? If it matters I can say that my iphone will never be far away--very much in bluetooth range. Brad Snyder writes: > I???ve had an Apple Watch since the first watch was released in april 2015, > and have only ever been required to unloc

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

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
This is true, unless you have enabled the new Stolen Device Protection feature. When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, then passcode bypass is disabled, and only biometric authorization is allowed. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 09:08, Jessica Barr wrote: You can also authenticate using

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
a lot. But that was a long time ago. I did not have it set up to unlock with my phone, which makes a ton of sense. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 7, 2024, at 9:01 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > You should not be required to enter a password on your watch every time you > check the time

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
putting a password on my watch, though. I had one for a while, but got tired of having to enter it every time I wanted to check the time. :) Cheers, Donna > On Mar 7, 2024, at 8:32 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Your Apple Watch is unlocked in advance. This is either done through

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
Your Apple Watch is unlocked in advance. This is either done through entering a passcode on your watch or unlocking your iPhone if you have that feature enable. This suffices for authentication. No further authentication is needed at time of transaction. Just hold your watch up to the terminal,

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

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
You must authenticate every AppleApple Pay transaction with either touch ID or Face ID, which of course depends on which iPhone model you have. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 07:59, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: I received my Apple Card when I bought my M2 laptop. There's nothing

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

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
The Apple Store app does not use Apple Pay. It uses the default payment you have on file in your Apple ID. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 06:41, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! The only issue I have is when buying something in the Apple Store app. I don’t get how to pay when buying some thing there.

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

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
I use a Belton tempered glass screen protector. You can get it from Amazon. Been using them for several years on different iPhones, without any problems with VoiceOver gestures. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 07:10, Phil Hammerslough wrote: Oh, that’s really great to hear! I’ve been using

Re: Question about word

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Both of these commands, and many others can be found by going to the Menu Bar using VO + M, and looking through the various pull down menus. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:50, Rebecca Sabo wrote: Hi all, I have some questions again for word. I am using word on my Mac. What are the

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

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
caught it, and the charge never went through, but the charge went through on the Apple card. Mary Ward On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe this is a Chase bank issue. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 10:55

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

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe this is a Chase bank issue. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 10:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Thank you, everyone for sharing your experiences. Mary, the concerns you raise are among those I’m trying to

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

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
the idea that if either my phone or watch were to be stolen, my other device would have a different card. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 6, 2024, at 9:29 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I use both Apple Pay and the Apple card. > Apple Pay is easy to set up and easy to use. I'm able to use i

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

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I use both Apple Pay and the Apple card. Apple Pay is easy to set up and easy to use. I'm able to use it on both my watch and my iPhone. I have said the default card to be different on each device. I use my Chase debit card as the default on my watch, and my Apple card as the default on my

Re: Phone Numbers in Texts

2024-03-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Focus on the message that contains the phone number, turn your rotor to link, and then swipe down or up. When you land on the phone number, do a one finger double tap to activate. - Brad - On Mar 4, 2024, at 16:54, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, How does one activate a phone

Re: Installing Rogue Amoeba apps is about to get a lot easier ???

2024-03-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, you do it once and never ever do it again. Doesn't matter if you update the application or the macOS. Once it's done, it's done forever on that machine for all rogue amoeba apps. - Brad - On Mar 2, 2024, at 05:48, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: But that's my concern! I would

Re: Apple cord extension

2024-02-29 Thread Brad Snyder
I would think that the cord part is just an extension cord. If it will connect to the charger that came with your MacBook Air 2020, then I would think that it would be OK to use. But I would not use the charger from your older MacBook Air with the newer Air. - Brad - > On Feb 29, 2024, at

Re: Question about word

2024-02-25 Thread Brad Snyder
When using Word on a Mac, I suggest skipping the Ribbon, and looking for what you want in the pulldown menus of the Menu  Bar. This way, when you find the action you are looking for, if it has a keyboard command, you will find it listed there as well.HTH.- Brad -On Feb 25, 2024, at 12:31, Brandon

Coming up Today — Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 PM Pacific)

2024-02-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Mac for Voiceover Discussion Group Saturdays February 24, and March 23, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern Bring your questions, tips and tricks and talk with other Voiceover users! This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-2hrzstHdJRTSfL_zzn6x3oNW9pUPZB Chancey

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

2024-02-20 Thread Brad Snyder
If you are connected to a WiFi network, you can use iMessage and Facetime calling for free, because these services are internet based. - Brad - On Feb 20, 2024, at 20:13, joseph hudson wrote: Hi Donna, I know somebody said that you'll need a special international plan. What's their

Re: Full Keyboard Access

2024-02-18 Thread Brad Snyder
Why do you want to turn this off. I believe, when running VoiceOver, it is enabled/disabled in VoiceOver Utility. Mine is On. - Brad - On Feb 17, 2024, at 17:28, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, I need a reminder on how to turn this off in Sonoma. Thanks. >From E.T.'s Keyboard...

Re: Converting power point into accessible format

2024-02-17 Thread Brad Snyder
You might want to check out Scribe for Meetings from PneumaSolutions.com, and see if it helps. I haven’t used it before, but this application is for making PowerPoint presentations accessible. HTH. - Brad - On Feb 17, 2024, at 14:27, John Panarese wrote: To my knowledge, they have to

Re: dropbox on a Mac

2024-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
Exactly. - Brad - On Feb 8, 2024, at 16:20, Herbie Allen wrote: What i had to do was copy the link into a text file and edit it that way then paste that into the email. > On Feb 8, 2024, at 16:03, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > well, that would explain why I can’t find it. is there any other

Re: dropbox on a Mac

2024-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
That may be true, but I experienced and issue with pasting Dropbox links, and other URLs into email messages with Ventura. What I did was paste the Dropbox link orURL into a TextEdit plain text document. Then, I would modify the Dropbox link, changing the 0, to a 1, then copy the link and

Re: Clock Settings

2024-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
" -Helen Keller My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 2/4/2024 11:16 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > You should be able to customize this in the VoiceOver pronunciation > dictionary. > - Brad - > On Feb 4, 2024, at 12:54, John Panarese wrote: > Yes, I just played a little with the v

Re: Clock Settings

2024-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
that this is in fact dependent on the voice as someone suggested. I use either Alex or Samantha and sad to say, Samantha is guilty.From E.T.'s Keyboard..."Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen KellerMy e-Mail:ancient.ali...@icloud.comOn 2/4/2024 9:12 AM, Brad Snyder

Re: Clock Settings

2024-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Look in control center. - Brad - On Feb 4, 2024, at 10:32, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, One more thing and I should be done with tweaking for a while. When I check the time, I hear, for example, Sun instead of Sunday. Where might I find the setting to change that? Thanks.

Re: Sound Effects

2024-02-03 Thread Brad Snyder
I am running Sonoma, and do not hear this. Try going into System Settings > Sounds, and see if you can change your alert sound. - Brad - On Feb 3, 2024, at 23:00, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, In sonoma, if I click an icon on the desktop, sometimes I hear a whooshing sound.

Re: Sorting Status Menu Items

2024-02-01 Thread Brad Snyder
Never tried to do that, Just went with the default. - Brad - On Feb 1, 2024, at 14:37, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Ok now I wish to arrange the items on the status menu. Tried using drag and drop but may not be using the correct shortcuts. Would like to get the correct ones,

Re: Add to Status Menu

2024-02-01 Thread Brad Snyder
You need to go to: system Settings > Control Center HTH - Brad - On Feb 1, 2024, at 12:07, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Trying to add the Bluetooth icon to status menus in Ventura. Can't seem to find where to do this. Thanks for the help. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we

Re: Two More Issues

2024-01-31 Thread Brad Snyder
1. When you are at the log off screen, be sure to uncheck the item to reopen all windows/apps from last session at nexxt log on. 2. In System Settings > Keyboard > Shortcuts, you will find where you can change the behavior of the F-keys. HTH. - Brad - On Jan 31, 2024, at 14:17, 'E.T.'

Re: Apple mail acting strange in sanioma.

2024-01-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, I have been experiencing a similar issue. It seems when I find an email in my Junk folder that is not junk, and I move it to the Inbox, after reading and deleting the message, it reappears in the Inbox a short time later. After deleting the message(s) a second time, the message(s) are gone

Re: Reading DAISY books on Mac os Sonoma

2024-01-29 Thread Brad Snyder
The XML file type is supported by MS Word 2003, and newer versions. Can these files be read using MS Word? - Brad - On Jan 29, 2024, at 12:20, Chanelle Allen wrote: For Bookshare books, it is possible to rename the XML file to HTM for reading in Safari. Otherwise, there is Voice Dream

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

2024-01-27 Thread Brad Snyder
There is no way to disable it on the watch. This is Apple telling you, it knows best. Lol! - Brad - On Jan 27, 2024, at 07:50, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi eileen, Thanks. That worked for my phone, but I don’t see a way to do it on the watch. I don’t see a battery option

Re: Reading on Pages and Text Edit

2024-01-26 Thread Brad Snyder
I don't think QuickLook can be used to read a 300–400 page document.- Brad -On Jan 26, 2024, at 09:23, 'jason' via MacVisionaries wrote:Quick Look can also read a variety of file formats. When you want to edit, of course, you’ll need to use whichever editor you prefer. From:

Re: Reading on Pages and Text Edit

2024-01-25 Thread Brad Snyder
Have you tried opening the file in a browser, such as Safari, Chrome or even Brave on your Mac?- Brad -On Jan 25, 2024, at 07:59, moiz tundawala wrote:Thanks for your response. As I mentioned, in Text Edit, I am not being able to read paragraph by paragraph. When Voiceover moves to a new page,

Re: Problem backing up iPhone 15 Pro to iMac

2024-01-21 Thread Brad Snyder
Try this, and see if it helps…. Disconnect the iPhone from your iMac. Unlock the iPhone, and reconnect to the iMac with the iPhone unlocked. You should get the "Do you trust this computer" prompt after reconnecting with the iPhone unlocked. - Brad - On Jan 21, 2024, at 09:58, Paul Hopewell

Re: A weird mystery with Messages and Sonoma

2024-01-20 Thread Brad Snyder
On my MacBook Pro running Sonoma, pressing F3, while in the Mail app , does nothing. - Brad - On Jan 20, 2024, at 15:57, Gabe Griffith wrote: Hi, Try pressing f3 and type the name of the sender. When you press enter you should have a listing of results that you can scroll down and find the

Re: Question about outlook

2024-01-19 Thread Brad Snyder
You should be able to set up an exchange account by going to, system settings > Internet accounts. - Brad - On Jan 19, 2024, at 11:09, Suzanne Erb wrote: Hello, At my most recent job, I was encouraged to use Outlook, but I didn’t. I was able to just set up my employer’s account in Mail. No

Re: Question about outlook

2024-01-19 Thread Brad Snyder
Mine Check the pulldown menus in the menu bar. Everything you're looking for should be there. - Brad - On Jan 19, 2024, at 10:55, Rebecca Sabo wrote: Hi all, I have a couple of questions . I have to use outlook for email through my university. I am using a Mac computer. I was wondering

Re: updates

2024-01-18 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, this is most likely your Sonoma update waiting for you to install it. As we said earlier, just go ahead and do it. You will be fine. - Brad - On Jan 18, 2024, at 16:15, Herbie Allen wrote: Go to System Preferences, and Software Updates. > On Jan 18, 2024, at 18:44, Lorie McCloud wrote:

Re: mac app store

2024-01-18 Thread Brad Snyder
some issues on my Intel Mac with apps hanging up, but that’s to be expected with older equipment. > On Jan 18, 2024, at 16:41, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Sonoma is fine. > No reason not to update. > - Brad - > > On Jan 18, 2024, at 10:15, Lorie McCloud wrote: > >

Re: mac app store

2024-01-18 Thread Brad Snyder
Sonoma is fine. No reason not to update. - Brad - On Jan 18, 2024, at 10:15, Lorie McCloud wrote: thanks. I’m glad to hear this about the app store. I’m not up to Sonoma yet. I usually wait till they’ve worked all the bugs out of an os to move up to it but that’s. something I can look

Re: How to turn off dictation in Ventura

2024-01-17 Thread Brad Snyder
Go to system settings > keyboard. - Brad - On Jan 17, 2024, at 09:55, Paul Hopewell wrote: Hello, I am running Ventura 13.6.3 on my 1917 iMac. I use the Apple magic keyboard with Numeric keypad. Whenever I use the Numpad commander for Email or Safari I keep getting a message “Dictation

Re: recording apps for the Mac

2024-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, I think I mentioned that in my first response to your inquiry. You will need to get it from the iOS AppStore. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2024, at 23:01, Lorie McCloud wrote: could I put it on my phone too? > On Jan 13, 2024, at 10:55 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > No, I have it on

Re: recording apps for the Mac

2024-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
No, I have it on my iPhone, but not on the Mac. I like Just Press Record a lot better. It is worth the small amount you have to pay for it. - Brad - On Jan 13, 2024, at 21:37, Lorie McCloud wrote: Is RecUp available for the Mac? -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: What is the best recording app for aM2 Mac?

2024-01-13 Thread Brad Snyder
Just press record is a great option for the Mac. Very simple to use with no set up. You can sync your recordings to either iCloud or dropbox. You can get it from the Mac App Store. It's not free, but only cost about five dollars. There is also a version available for iOS. - Brad - On Jan 13,

Re: software updates

2024-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
, 2024, at 5:18 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > First of all, now that you have read the notification, dismiss it. > Then check 2 places. > 1. Go to the Mac AppStore, and press CMD + NumRow 8, which will take you to > Updates. This is where you can see if there are any app updates for any

Re: software updates

2024-01-12 Thread Brad Snyder
First of all, now that you have read the notification, dismiss it. Then check 2 places. 1. Go to the Mac AppStore, and press CMD + NumRow 8, which will take you to Updates. This is where you can see if there are any app updates for any apps you may have installed from the AppStore. 2. Go to

Re: Typing Messages in IOS when onscreen keyboard not visible

2024-01-11 Thread Brad Snyder
Exactly. Turning off bluetooth will cause your iPhone to “let go” of any connected bluetooth device. - Brad - On Jan 11, 2024, at 19:45, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: I’ve seen this problem, too. I solve it by just turning Bluetooth off on my phone. Then the keyboard comes

Re: Shutting off series annoying back to back request feature

2024-01-07 Thread Brad Snyder
The workaround information you received from Apple is incorrect. To dismiss the Siri Follow-Up feature, all you have to do is simply tell Siri "Thank You." Siri will respond, "You're Welcome", and the SiriFollow-Up feature is dismissed. - Brad - On Jan 7, 2024, at 12:22, Phil Halton wrote:

Re: facetime

2024-01-06 Thread Brad Snyder
FaceTime will not be found in macOS System  Settings. It is not there.When FaceTime is open, pressing CMD + Comma, opens settings within FaceTime.- Brad -On Jan 6, 2024, at 15:23, joseph hudson wrote:Hi Lorie, if you wanted to do it in System Settings, you need to have FaceTime open and then do

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