Re: Another Tough One

2024-04-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
If it is not showing in startup disks, shut down when restarting, hold the option key for about 20 seconds, then press the right arrow then enter. HTH On 4/12/2024 9:07 PM, ancient.aliens via MacVisionaries wrote: LlerThis should not be too hard? Let’s see. I need to reinstall Ventura.

Re: Using External SSD Drives

2024-03-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Is it formatted NTFS or Fat? And have VoiceOver on when you plug in the drive with Virtual Machine running. You should get a notification asking to mount the drive on Mac or virtual machine. there should be a checkbox to always do this. If the notification does not show, go to the

Re: Anyone know how I can convert a Quicktime video to MP4

2023-04-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I used a free app called Adapter. https://macroplant.com/downloads Rob > On Apr 18, 2023, at 6:37 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > > Question says it all. Does anyone know of a hopefully not too expensive way > to do this?

Re: Strange Mac Clean-up question, moving documents folder from iCloud to my Mac

2023-02-13 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Why not just not include Documents and desktop on that Mac for iCloud? That way shift command O will open Documents in your home folder. > On Feb 13, 2023, at 2:46 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi all, > > When I got my current Mac back in 2020, as some of you may

Re: Installing windows on a Mac.

2022-11-02 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, You can install windows 10 using Boot Camp. You do not need to purchase a windows license. It will install without it, allowing you To add it later. And if you only need windows for a short time, It should be OK. And if you can, just use NVDA, or a 40 minute demo of Jaws. > On Nov 2, 2022,

Re: File Converter for Mac?

2022-08-30 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
here is the link. https://www.nch.com.au/components/switchmaci.zip Try Switch Sound File Converter from www.nchsoftware.com Get the one for  free  home use. Rob On 8/30/2022 8:40 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I am interested in a file converter for my M1 MacBook

Re: File Converter for Mac?

2022-08-30 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Try Switch Sound File Converter from www.nchsoftware.com Get the one for  free  home use. Rob On 8/30/2022 8:40 PM, 'Mervin Keck III' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, I am interested in a file converter for my M1 MacBook Pro. It can be free or paid as long as it converts a number of formats

Re: putting music in an iPhone

2022-08-17 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Yes, There is a Mac app called Waltr. That’s spelled w a l t r You can get a free trial from www.softorino.com Thanks, Rob > On Aug 16, 2022, at 8:41 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > Is there any way to put music or podcasts into an iPhone without going > through

Re: Anyone know of an accessible air-fryer?

2022-08-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I suggest going to the store and find one that have knobs and buttons instead of touch screens. On 8/15/2022 8:54 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Lol. Thanks for the heads up. I’ll try the dot, and if that fails—and I’m not as fortunate as David—I’ll go with the tape.

Re: CopyClip clipboard manager for Safari - Has anyone got this to work?

2022-02-25 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I use CloudClip Manager - Version 1.4.2.45 by Thinkbitz Software Studio. Free on the App Store. > On Feb 25, 2022, at 1:57 AM, 'Ron' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi there, has anyone used CopyClip.? It is a no frills clipboard manager that > was recommended, but I have been unable

Re: PDF pen question

2022-01-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, If you export the PDF to RTF and read it, all pages should be there. Thanks, Rob > On Jan 25, 2022, at 5:47 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: > > I am new to PDF pen. When I open a document, it will show there are six > pages, for example. I’m able to read the first couple of pages, then >

Re: Apple Pay

2022-01-25 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
About a year ago, a WalMart Cashier told me that they did not do Apple Pay. > On Jan 25, 2022, at 2:38 PM, joseph hudson wrote: > > Good information to have. As I haven't done this yet before. But I might the > next time that I have to try to pay for something. Does anybody know if these >

Re: Is There Any Way ...

2021-12-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, What about using Keyboard shortcuts. For example, type 2ndmouse And the phrase you wish to enter will be typed for you. Thanks, Rob > On Dec 12, 2021, at 1:16 PM, Bill Gallik wrote: > > Can anyone offer a suggestion to automate creation of signature tags? > > Here’s a bit of background. >

Re: Can't save changes to existing text edit document.

2021-12-03 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
; on/off. > >> On Dec 3, 2021, at 11:39 AM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Check to see if this problem is only the one document, or the entire USB >> stick. >> If the entire usb drive is protected, you have unknowingly hit the switch to

Re: Can't save changes to existing text edit document.

2021-12-03 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Check to see if this problem is only the one document, or the entire USB stick. If the entire usb drive is protected, you have unknowingly hit the switch to enable protection. > On Dec 3, 2021, at 11:21 AM, Jessica Moss wrote: > > I’ve just updated an existing text edit document I’ve had on

Re: Paypal

2021-12-02 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, It can be done online. You can’t do it using the app. I did it a few months ago. But don’t remember the exact steps. Thanks, Rob > On Dec 2, 2021, at 2:31 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > there's an organization that I pay yearly membership dues to. I use paypal to > do it. recently they

Looking for free virtual machine

2021-10-05 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Wich free accessible virtual machine for the Mac would you recommend? -- 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

Re: Watch stop unlocking Mac

2021-09-17 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
As I was updating the watch OS, It prompted me to unpair the watch and repair it to install the update, After that, It showed up in Security and privacy. Its working now. Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Watch stop unlocking Mac

2021-09-17 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, For some strange reason, My series 3 watch has stopped unlocking my Mac running Big Sur. I don’t remember when it started. There is no setting in security and privacy about the watch. Bluetooth and wifi is on. I use Air Drop all the time with no problem. Any suggestions? Thanks, Rob

Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

2021-08-20 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
The WalMart states that it ships with Mac OS Lion or Mountain Lion, witch means it must be from around 2009. I would not purchase this. > On Aug 20, 2021, at 6:08 PM, > wrote: > > Are you referring to the Mac at Walmart? >

Re: Copying CDs onto my Mac without having them added to my Music library

2021-07-25 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
that when you deleted a track. But when I tried it, my only options were Delete or Cancel. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPad On Jul 24, 2021, at 7:37 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: You could just move it out of the music library. Sent from my iPhone On Jul 24, 2021, at 7:27 PM

Re: Copying CDs onto my Mac without having them added to my Music library

2021-07-24 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
You could just move it out of the music library. Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 24, 2021, at 7:27 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > Actually, My wonder was if the information can be saved as a data file > somehow? > > > >> On Sat, 24 Jul 2021, Herbie Allen wrote: >> >> There probably are

Re: looking fore a perticular program on the mac

2021-07-20 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
ave mainly flac files but I do have some in mp3 as well > > Hank > > On 7/19/2021 5:52 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Switch from >> www.nchsoftware.com <http://www.nchsoftware.com/> >> Is a good app for Mac and windows. >>

Re: looking fore a perticular program on the mac

2021-07-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Switch from www.nchsoftware.com Is a good app for Mac and windows. I have used both. Be sure to download the free version. > On Jul 19, 2021, at 8:35 PM, The wolf wrote: > > Hello I am looking fore a program on the mac that can do the following > > search a

Re: Apple Watch Series 3 no longer ding when charging

2021-07-16 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
d when charging will return. > > HTH. > > - Brad - > > > On Jul 15, 2021, at 18:27, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Dear List, > Can someone help me solve this problem of my Apple Watch Series 3 n

Apple Watch Series 3 no longer ding when charging

2021-07-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Can someone help me solve this problem of my Apple Watch Series 3 no longer dings when placed on the charger? Thanks in advance, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Re: Audio Hijack splits my files.

2021-07-11 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, It sounds like auto pause detection, or some of the other settings in that section. Here is a write-up I did on this a while back. Take a look to see if one of the settings have been turned on. —— Auto Pause Detection in Audio Hijack When recording music tracks using Audio Hijack, You don't

Another free ClipBoard manager

2021-05-02 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Here is another free accessible clipboard manager. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cloudclip-manager/id563362017?mt=12 It works well with Big Sur. I used this app back in 2013, but for some reason, I stoped using it. So

Re: Initialize Memory card?

2021-04-29 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
er, and Woodworker > > On Apr 29, 2021, at 10:22 AM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Hello, > I was asked this question, so I thought I would throw it out to the list. > She inserted a memory card with files

Initialize Memory card?

2021-04-29 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hello, I was asked this question, so I thought I would throw it out to the list. She inserted a memory card with files on it. into the MacBook Air, A dialog popped up and she chose Initialize Memory card. Now the question is how to recover the data after the card was initialized. Thanks in

Re: Amadeus Pro gliche

2021-04-28 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Yes, I have this problem also. Hiting the spacebar about 4 to five times usually fixes it. > On Apr 27, 2021, at 9:14 PM, Phil Halton wrote: > > Using the latest update, and this may have been happening all along as its > been a while since I’ve used the program, When I select some audio

Re: Anyone running Big Sur on a 2013 Macbook Air?

2021-04-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I am writing to add my two cents, If it was me, I would leave it on Catalina and let the new owner upgrade if they want to. I don’t know how well that model will run Big Sur. This is just my opinion. Thanks, Rob > On Apr 18, 2021, at 1:21 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: >

Re: Trying to install windows on bootCamp

2021-04-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Do you have a USB sound card to use until the sound drivers are installed? Also try headphones. > On Apr 15, 2021, at 1:13 AM, Steve Z. wrote: > > Hi list, > I would like your help with this. I try to install windows 10 on bootcam and > it doesn’t seem to work right. So, I go on BootCamp

Big Sur bootable SSD, was : FireWire SSD question

2021-04-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
dan d. wrote: > > Your machine uses thunderbolt 2. There are thunderbolt3 to thunderbolt2 > adaptors. The usb--c and thunderbolt3 ports are the same. I > predictt the thunderbolt line of connections will be merged into the usb line > of connectivity. > > On Wed, 14 Apr

FireWire SSD question

2021-04-14 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Today I received my first FireWire SSD, Item: 480GB OWC Envoy Pro FX Thunderbolt 3 + USB-C Portable NVMe SSD. The fastest, most compatible portable drive ever made that works with yesterday's, today's and tomorrow's Thunderbolt and USB computers and devices.; 3 Year OWC Limited

Re: VoiceOver randomly reading items on the Doc

2021-04-06 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
tic location on the screen and see if that helps. > > - Brad - > > > On Apr 6, 2021, at 10:11, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Dear List, > I am having a weird problem with VoiceOver on Big Sur. > While r

VoiceOver randomly reading items on the Doc

2021-04-06 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I am having a weird problem with VoiceOver on Big Sur. While reading on web pages and in email, by pressing the down arrow to read line by line, I will hear "Notes, 12 of 20.” Then as I continue to press the down arrow, it will read the email for a few lines, then I may hear, “Music,

Re: Audio looping software suggestions

2021-03-30 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Amadeus has a checkbox that allows looping. Grab a 30 day trial and try it out. And what about using the repeat play function in apps like VLC, if all you want is the file to be repeated while you practice. > On Mar 29, 2021, at 10:54 PM, Phil Halton wrote: > > Yeah I know, and the learning

Re: Strange volume on desktop after installing Big Sur

2021-03-29 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
m it, not that you have booted from it. if you erase this partition ( > well, it is not really a partition) than you will lose Big Sur and probably > your recovery partition. > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Mar 29, 2021, at 2:00 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >>

Strange volume on desktop after installing Big Sur

2021-03-29 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear list, I hope some of you can help with this issue. I installed Big Sur on a second APFS Volume on Catalina. The install went well, but while in Catalina, there is a volume on the desktop called Update. If I boot into Big Sur there is Macintosh HD, and Big Sur volumes as it should be. I can

Re: ClipGrab 3.8.15 not working very good?

2021-03-21 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Thanks, > You know I looked in the preferences for a way to grab the latest copy but > did not see an option while the ap was running to retrieve the latest version. > Would you happen to have a trusted direct link on the latest version? > Thanks > Chuck > > > On Mar 18, 2021, at 5:38 P

Re: ClipGrab 3.8.15 not working very good?

2021-03-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, You are outdated! Go grab version 3.9.6 Thanks, Rob > On Mar 18, 2021, at 2:49 PM, CHUCK REICHEL > wrote: > > Hi List, > Recently ClipGrab 3.8.15 has stopped working with YouTube. > Are you guys noticing this also? > Is there another alternative to ClipGrab? > Thanks > Chuck > > -- >

Re: Download Complete Sound on MacBook Pro?

2021-03-09 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, This is not a sound, but you may want to try this. Instructions from Tim. download notifications You can set up a Folder Action for your Downloads folder. • Go to the Finder. • Press cmd-shift-h to open your Home folder. • Select the Downloads folder. • Press VO-shift-m to bring up the

Re: Best OCR solution for the mac with VoiceOver?

2021-03-04 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
I am using PDF Pen 8 with Catalina. But when I move to Big Sur I will need to upgrade it, or purchase another app. Most apps have Trials, so you can check it out to see if its the one for you. Another app is Prizmo. I have not tried it in years. You can also try Fine Reader. Thanks, Rob > On Mar

Have you used SetApp?

2021-03-01 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Have any of you used the Mac app called SetApp? Its a collection of apps for one monthly subscription. If you have any experience Using this app, I would like to know. Here are a few apps I’m interested in. Cloud Mounter Clean my Mac Downie Prizmo OCR PDFPen Thanks, Rob -- The

Re: Not seeing all email folders in Big Sur Mail

2021-02-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
and T’s crossed. > > - Brad - > > > On Feb 27, 2021, at 20:46, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > >> Hi Brad, >> 1. Make sure you have each Mail account properly setup in System >> Preferen

Re: Not seeing all email folders in Big Sur Mail

2021-02-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
mailbox list is all inboxes I’m looking for some receipts folders and a email group folder in iCloud mail but can’t find them. > > > > On Feb 27, 2021, at 17:09, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> > wrote: > > Dear Group, &g

Not seeing all email folders in Big Sur Mail

2021-02-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear Group, Today I did a clean install of Big Sur. I have searched the menus but can’t find out how to show all my email folders that I created in iCloud and Gmail. I syncronized All mail accounts but it did not help. I am stuck! Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Rob -- The following

Looking for Terminal command to create Catalina install disk

2021-02-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hello List, Do any of you have the terminal command to create a bootable installer for Catalina? Thanks -- 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

Re: Music app PlayList question on Mac solved

2021-02-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
til you hear something > like this: 24 songs, 1 hour, 29 minutes, 110.8 MB button. There is the size > of a playlist. > > HTH, > Traci > > >> On Feb 19, 2021, at 9:35 AM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Dear List, >> I want to b

Re: Music app PlayList question on Mac

2021-02-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
-right-arrow a couple times until you hear something > like this: 24 songs, 1 hour, 29 minutes, 110.8 MB button. There is the size > of a playlist. > > HTH, > Traci > > >> On Feb 19, 2021, at 9:35 AM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >&g

Music app PlayList question on Mac

2021-02-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I want to burn a MP3 CD. My playlist has 100 songs and is over 8 hours, My question is, is there a way to know how many megabytes this is? My blank CD is 700MB. Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Terminal copy file command help needed

2021-02-10 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
paces enclose it with quotation marks as shown. > > That script is an example used in a key commander that comes with os10, so > any new version overides your modified script of the same name. > You can change the name and make the change in the key commander. Thus it > will not be o

Re: Terminal copy file command help needed

2021-02-09 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I was looking for a way to copy the file from documents to HD\Library\scripts\VoiceOver\ But maybe terminal is not the way to go, I like your suggestion of using a apple script and save it as a app. I modified the time of day script to speak the time followed by month day & year, but after

Terminal copy file command help needed

2021-02-09 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I need help with this terminal copy file command. I need it to overwrite the existing file in the destination. cp ~ % /Users/robert/Documents/Time\ Of\ Day.applescript ~/Library/Scripts/VoiceOver/ Every time Mac OS updates, it replaces this file that I customized. Thank you, Robert

Re: Clipboard manager for Mac

2021-01-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
pened but in truth an invisible window opened > press Enter to confirm and open System Preferences to enable AEServer to make > Flycut working > > After this it appeared in the extras menu. > > All the best > Jürgen > > >> Am 12.01.2021 um 15:52 schrieb 'Robert Col

Re: Clipboard manager for Mac

2021-01-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
accessed and configured. It can be > quit there also. Suggest you give it a try, I think you will like it. > On Mon, 11 Jan 2021, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: > >> Hi, >> I got this from the App Store. >> I tried to open it, but nothing seems to happen. >>

Re: Clipboard manager for Mac

2021-01-11 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I got this from the App Store. I tried to open it, but nothing seems to happen. I can’t delete it because its running, but it is not in activity monitor, or in the extras menu. And its not showing in force quit. > On Jan 11, 2021, at 8:46 AM, dan d. wrote: > > > I use flycut it is open

Re: What has happened to the PayPal mobile app?

2021-01-06 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I have not seen this problem. Did you try swiping up to see if there was a dismiss or close button? I have seen this when opening the YouTube app, A try YouTube without adds offer will appear, and the only way to close it is to swipe up. Rob > On Jan 6, 2021, at 11:11 AM, Phil Halton

Re: Amadeus Pro insertion point question

2021-01-03 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Here are some audio demos. http://blindabilities.com/?s=Amadeus > On Jan 3, 2021, at 4:53 PM, 'Catherine Turner' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I am new to using Amadeus Pro and am working my way through Jonathan > Mosen's tutorial - though it's a few years old, I'm hoping I can

Bible app from the Mac app store

2020-12-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Someone recently asked about a Bible app for the Mac. Today I downloaded unbound bible. https://apps.apple.com/us/app/unbound-bible/id1412836395?mt=12 I briefly checked it out, & it seems to be OK. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Audio Hijack sale

2020-12-14 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, There are a few ways of recording audio on the Mac, but I have found Audio Hijack the easiest. It was $59, but you can get it for $47 with code END2020. Some people are now using Zoom to record audio & video on the Mac. And don’t forget about QuickTime. It can also be used to record

Re: No sound from voiceover please help

2020-12-13 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
hn > > > > On 12/9/20 11:13, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries wrote: >> Hi, >> Disregard my previous message, >> I got someone to come fix it for me. All is well, & a lesson learned. >> >> I set voiceover output to zoom audio driver. >> I wante

Re: No sound from voiceover please help

2020-12-09 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Disregard my previous message, I got someone to come fix it for me. All is well, & a lesson learned. > On Dec 9, 2020, at 7:44 AM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Dear list, > I set voiceover output to zoom audio driver. > I wanted record vo with zo

No sound from voiceover please help

2020-12-09 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear list, I set voiceover output to zoom audio driver. I wanted record vo with zoom. But as soon as I quit zoom, vo died. How can I get back to voiceover output selection without speech? Please help. Thanks, Rob Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: Reseting NVRAM on a Mac with a windows installed via bootcamp

2020-12-05 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I did this last week on my 2015 iMac with Boot camp. There were no problems. As the Mac started and the chime sounded, I pressed and held down R+P+Command+Option until a second chime sounded. On Dec 5, 2020, at 12:59 AM, Muhammad Fayed wrote: > > Hi, > > I wonder what will happen to a Mac

Apple Watch want respond

2020-12-04 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I unpaired my watch from my old phone in order to paired it to my new phone. After restoring from a backup, the watch says sync process 100%, Press the Digital Crown to start. Well, pressing it does nothing. Also pressing the side button does nothing. So I can’t power off the watch.

Reinstalling Catalina over Catalina without loosing my data?

2020-11-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Is it possible to reinstall Catalina, by running the installer and not loose my files? My Mac is sluggish and stops responding. I am so tired of hearing the word Busy, Its driving Me nutty! I am not ready for Big Sur yet, so hope that reinstalling Catalina will help. I did not want

Re: problem with my Mac Mini

2020-11-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Did you try turning up the volume? And toggling voiceover on and off with command F5. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 19, 2020, at 9:31 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > last night I was using vlc media player on my Mac. I turned it off to go and > do something else.when I came backto the

Re: But All I Wanted was Touch ID

2020-10-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
ght process but just > wanted to clarify that. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Oct 18, 2020, at 3:15 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> I agree with the Touch ID. >> And another thing, Apple should be ashamed of them sel

Re: But All I Wanted was Touch ID

2020-10-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I agree with the Touch ID. And another thing, Apple should be ashamed of them selves. I don’t own a new MacBook with USB-C. So If I get a iPhone 12, What do I need to purchase in order to charge it? And will I yet need another adapter to connect the iPhone 12 to my late 2015 iMac? If you ask

Reinstalling BootCamp?

2020-10-14 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Are there any problems installing the latest version of windows on boot camp? Using a late 2015 iMac and Catalina. The reason is that last night I restored windows 10 to factory settings, it seemed to have when well. So I shut it down and went to bed. Today windows want start, It goes

Looking for accessible HTML editor

2020-08-24 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Is there a free accessible html editor? As of now I rename the .html to .txt and open it with Text Edit. But I would like to know if there’s a easy way to do it using a html editor on the Mac. Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Looking for FTP app for Mac

2020-08-22 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Can you suggest a free accessible FTP app for the Mac? Thanks, Rob -- 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,

Problem with Live FaceBook Video and comments

2020-08-06 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I am having problems writing comments while watching a live video on FaceBook. I’m using Safari on the Mac. As the video is playing, If I use quick-Nav or use normal VO keys to move to the comment field, it seems to mute the video. If I move back up near the volume button, the sound

Re: translation from windows to Mac

2020-08-04 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, On the Mac, The alt key is the Options key. And the Windows key is the Command key. I use a standard Windows keyboard with my Mac. > On Aug 4, 2020, at 3:25 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > I'm on this website that's completely inaccessible. it says accessible > navigation alt+1. what does

Looking for easy video editing software

2020-07-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Is there a free accessible video editor with hot keys for copy cut and delete functions for the Mac? Thanks in advance, Rob -- 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,

Re: Decreasing the verbosity of VO during Zoom Meetings

2020-07-08 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Try adding a commander to mute voice over on the Mac. I use options plus tilder. To mute and unmute on the fly. So, press the hot key to mute and speak, then press it again to unmute. > On Jul 8, 2020, at 9:36 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Yolanda, > > to the best

Re: Downloading youtube videos to Mac

2020-07-07 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
www.clipgrab.org Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 7, 2020, at 3:01 PM, Paul Hopewell wrote: > > Hello, > Can anyone recommend a VO friendly way to download youtube videos on Mac/OS > Catalina for showing offline? I have searched the web for “How to download > youtube videos” and found the

Re: I can't edit formulas in Numbers

2020-05-25 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
calculation will happen. Of course, you can fix this by > arrowing to the front of the text and adding the “=“ sign then pressing > return. > > HTH. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognitio

Re: I can't edit formulas in Numbers

2020-05-24 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Ok, are you saying that I cannot delete just the b40 and replace it with b45, without retyping most of the formula? Sent from my iPhone > On May 24, 2020, at 9:15 PM, Robert Cole wrote: > >  > That is how I do it. > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On May 2

Re: I can't edit formulas in Numbers

2020-05-24 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
ilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On May 24, 2020, at 4:05 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Dear List, > For the longest time, I have been copying the formula and pa

I can't edit formulas in Numbers

2020-05-24 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, For the longest time, I have been copying the formula and pasteing it into Text Edit, to edit it. For example, my formula is SUM(B6:B40) If I tried to edit in numbers, VoiceOver will not read by characters. It just repeats SUM sum ) Pressing up or down arrow gets the same results. I

Re: Downloading a video from youtube

2020-05-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I use ClipGrab, www.ClipGrab.org > On May 12, 2020, at 12:54 PM, Paul Hopewell wrote: > > Hello, > Can you recommend a way to download a video from youtube on my iMac so that I > can play it via Zoom without advertisements? I only need to do this rarely > and

Re: RS Games on Catalina?

2020-04-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Yes, it works did you download the 64-bit version? Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 18, 2020, at 12:17 PM, Brandon Olivares > wrote: > > Does RS Games not work with Catalina? Just tried downloading the client and > I’m getting an error. > > Brandon > > -- > The following information is

Re: Incoming email sounds on the Mac

2020-03-12 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, You can use m4a as well as .aiff files. I recorded a short demo showing how easy it is if you have the files already on your Mac. I don’t purchase tones from Apple, so I can’t tell you how to get them off the phone and onto the Mac. Download the demo below:

Re: How do I delete ringTones?

2020-01-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Please remember I’m still using IOS 12. Nothing happens when I swipe up or down on the list of RingTones. > On Jan 26, 2020, at 11:36 AM, KliphnShari Miller > wrote: > > If you go into sounds, and pick a category, you can delete the ring tones > right from there, just swipe up and that

Re: Catalina Installer not showing in Startup

2019-12-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
ck > one or just use defaults? > Thanks! > Jonathan C. Cohn > > >> On Dec 27, 2019, at 12:42 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Hi, >> This message is for those who are having trouble with Catalina Installer not >> showing in Sta

Catalina Installer not showing in Startup

2019-12-27 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, This message is for those who are having trouble with Catalina Installer not showing in Startup disks. Did you know that you could create a 9GB partition and use Install Disk Creator.app to create the Catalina installer? This is how I installed Catalina. This method shows in startup disks as

Catalina's music app? Solved

2019-12-19 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
I solved the problem by selecting the music app, Pressing VO+Shift+M. Then hold down the option key while pressing Enter. Then I was able to choose the iTunes.itl file from my Mojave backup. So now my Playlists are now in the music app. Thanks, Rob - Dear List, I did not upgrade, I did a

Catalina's music app?

2019-12-18 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I did not upgrade, I did a clean install of Catalina. So my question is, Is there a way to import my music and playlists from a carbon copy cloner Mojave backup? Can it be done using the iTunes files from the home/music/iTunes folder? I had a lot of Playlists. I don’t want to make

How do I read preview of mail without opening it?

2019-12-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, I did a clean install of Catalina. I’m trying the mail app, but can’t get it to read 5 lines of the message when arrowing down the list of messages. Is this a bug or limitation of Catalina? Or maybe I don’t know what I am doing. Thanks, Rob -- The following information is important

Re: Getting Stuck in Customer Reviews: Amazon.com

2019-12-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Here is a message on this subject by Tim Kilburn from another list. ——— Hi, As Johnathan suggested. You can set up an Activity to have Amazon's web address behave in a specific manner with VO. Using the suggestion I gave of having the Mouse Pointer ignore the VO Cursor instead of

Re: Editing Id3 Tags with Catalina

2019-12-07 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
What about using VLC until you can find something better. Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 7, 2019, at 6:52 PM, Robert Carter wrote: > > Hi, > > Prior to Catalina, I used iTunes to edit the ID3 tags when I created a > podcast. Now that we don’t have iTunes, I am looking for a VoicOver >

Plex Media Server?

2019-12-05 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Dear List, Is the Plex media accessible on the Mac and Apple TV, or the iPhone? Thanks in advance, Rob -- 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

How do I stop the announcement 1 row added?

2019-11-25 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I need help remembering How do I stop the announcement 1 row added when reading mail. Its interrupting my reading. I’m using Yosemite. Thanks in advance, Rob -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: Download PDF in Safari instead of Opening

2019-11-16 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Here is the steps I take. Once safari opens the PDF, go to the file menu and save as PDF. And on the iPhone once the PDF is open, go to the share menu and save to iCloud or DropBox. > On Nov 16, 2019, at 11:16 AM, Jeff Berwick wrote: > > Funny, that didn’t work either. I wonder if the

Re: Talking Dashboard

2019-11-11 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, Here you go. https://www.dropbox.com/s/wq16s0ezuq68d4a/talking%20dashboard.zip?dl=1 > On Nov 10, 2019, at 5:55 PM, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: > > Hey List, > > A while back, I remember coming across a talking dashboard script on this > group. It allowed me to quickly find out battery status,

Re: Converting my USB Scanner to a Wireless

2019-10-26 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Hi, I found the following device on Amazon. Please note, I never used said device. Good luck! If you purchase it, let us know how well it works. https://www.amazon.com/StarTech-com-Wireless-Network-Server-Ethernet/dp/B00M77UME8/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=printer+usb+wifi+adapter=1572101234=8-3

Re: Option+T speak time delay problem

2019-10-15 Thread 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries
Username: Shawn Krasniuk > Twitter Handle: shawnk_aka_bbs > Skype username: bbstheblindrapper > Facetime: bbssh...@icloud.com > >> On Oct 14, 2019, at 8:01 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries >> wrote: >> >> Dear List, >> I have had this problem fo

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