Re: Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-14 Thread Traci Duncan
tually. > Bless. > /A > >> 14 mars 2024 kl. 05:31 skrev Traci Duncan : >> >> 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 >> >> --

Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-13 Thread Traci Duncan
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 is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or

Re: Apple cord extension

2024-02-29 Thread Traci Duncan
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 17:09, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, do you remember

Apple cord extension

2024-02-29 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, do you remember when the older MacBooks came with the charger plus a cord that would slide onto the charger block to extend it? Well, do you think it is ok to use that extender with my new MacBook Air? It came with my MacBook Air 2011. This is my MacBook Air 2020. Thank you, Traci --

Music app, loving and rating?

2024-02-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, in an effort to change up my music organization, I’m wondering about the difference between loving a song or giving it 5 stars? Is this something that syncs across devices? Also, is it something that Siri responds to? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all

Closing multiple dialogue boxes

2024-01-29 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, somehow, I have over 40 bluetooth system dialogues! Is there a way I can close them all at once? Thanks, Traci -- 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

Duolingo on Mac

2023-12-21 Thread Traci Duncan
I don’t know if anyone here does Duolingo via Safari on Mac. I learned today that you can reorder words with the mouse. You know those lessons where you need to form the sentence buy selecting the words. Well, it is annoying when you realize you made a mistake a few words back. It works to move

Photos in Time Machine

2023-12-21 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’ve pulled out an old portable drive that has Time Machine back ups from my old Mac. I have never gotten used to using Time Machine, let alone searching it. How do I find certain photos or photo folders? Oh, how I wish I could search it like a regular folder system. Any guidance is

Subtitles focus on youTube

2023-12-06 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, is there a way to keep focus on subtitles while watching youTube? Either with Voiceover speech or mute VoiceOver and use my braille display? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Re: Best Safari extension ever created

2023-11-21 Thread Traci Duncan
Can this be ran along side Wipr? I downloaded that one a couple months back. Thanks, Traci > On Nov 17, 2023, at 1:52 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > thanks. I’m running the highest version of 10 whatever that is and I had to > do a couple things differently but I got the job done. > >> On Nov

Re: What is going on with YouTube

2023-11-16 Thread Traci Duncan
I need it again. > >> On Nov 16, 2023, at 11:17 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Ugh, YouTube on Safari with VoiceOver is especially terrible lately. >> Voiceover seems to get stuck in a loop of repeating words. Usually, verified >> verified verified. >> >>

What is going on with YouTube

2023-11-16 Thread Traci Duncan
Ugh, YouTube on Safari with VoiceOver is especially terrible lately. Voiceover seems to get stuck in a loop of repeating words. Usually, verified verified verified. Does anyone know what’s going on and are there work arounds? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all

Music app radio?

2023-11-08 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, is it still possible to listen to radio internet streams via the music app? I’m trying to search for a particular station. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Siri Nicky

2023-09-21 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, remember when I was asking about voices for RS games? Well, I’m trying out Siri Nicky. I quite like her except I cannot speed her up. Not via Mac settings or RS game settings. The voice does not respond to the rate slider. Any idea why? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is

MacoS RS games voice

2023-09-20 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, could you share which voice you use when you play the rs games? I’ve been using Alex on there for a long time, but occasionally I have a hard time understanding words in the chat. For now, I’m trying out Eloquence Read. Gosh, he sounds terrible! It is so weird that he is all I use to

Not upgrading Macbook Air

2023-09-18 Thread Traci Duncan
Well, color me pleasantly surprised. I contacted Apple Accessibility about upgrading my Mac and the not responding messages I am receiving. They don’t recommend I upgrade my Mac for this issue. They say it is a software issue and will hopefully be addressed. I’m pleased and surprised at this

Re: 8 gigs or 16? Memory.

2023-09-16 Thread Traci Duncan
I get them on Safari daily and often in music.  Traci Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 16, 2023, at 1:37 PM, Kelly Ford wrote: > > Maybe I missed it but where are you getting the not responding messages? > > > >> On Sep 16, 2023, at 1:34 PM, Traci Duncan wrote:

Re: 8 gigs or 16? Memory.

2023-09-16 Thread Traci Duncan
the not responding messages. Lol! Appreciate the recommendations, Traci > On Sep 16, 2023, at 11:20 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > I agree with brad. > >> On Sep 16, 2023, at 13:11, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, I was just doing a little more reading on MacBook

8 gigs or 16? Memory.

2023-09-16 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I was just doing a little more reading on MacBook Air M2, and a buying guide suggests upgrading to a 16 gig memory isn’t necessary for the average user. What are your thoughts on this? My MacBook Air from 2011 lasted me ten years, before I considered buying new. This 2020 model I am

Remember? Mac mini portable?

2023-09-13 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi guys, remember when I wondered if the Mac mini could be used like a laptop? *Grins, I’m not the only one. There are links and youTube videos on using the Mac mini on the road with power banks. I probably wouldn’t go this route, but nifty all the same. I’ve always been drawn to the small Mac

Z3kit

2023-09-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, is anyone familiar with z3kit? They have several products for extracting and converting audiobooks. They also have something called an Android emulator. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or

Re: Concerned about the future Mac accessibility

2023-09-07 Thread Traci Duncan
er time (and I doubt that it will) I might just flip a >> coin on the decision. >> >> Dave Carlson >> Woodworker, Musician, Oregonian, Engineer, Farfar >> dgcarlson0...@gmail.com >> >> >> >> On Sep 7, 2023, at 9:23 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: >

Concerned about the future Mac accessibility

2023-09-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, it seems like we are having more than a few messages on this list about the disappointment in Mac’s VoiceOver performance. Are quite a few of you thinking of switching back to windows? Or are a lot of you overall still happy with the VoiceOver experience? I think I am mostly curious

Inserting horizontal line

2023-09-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I was just composing an email where I was pasting an example letter. I thought it would be nice to have some sort of separation between the top part of the email, and the pasted potential letter. If that makes sense. Is there a way to insert a long line divider? Thanks, Traci -- The

Re: Reminder, how to move music library to new Mac?

2023-09-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Does that work for music that originally came from CDs? Traci > On Sep 1, 2023, at 11:37 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > I use iTunes Match since it puts the library in the cloud. You do have to > pay, but it makes life so much easier. > >> On Sep 1, 2023, at 10:15

Mac mini as laptop replacement?

2023-09-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Has anyone used a Mac mini as their laptop replacement? I’ve been curious about this over the years. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Reminder, how to move music library to new Mac?

2023-09-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I am looking to upgrade my MacBook Air and will need to move my music library. Could you guys remind me on how I do this? I still have a lot of music that comes from CDs. You might have heard of them? Flat shiny discs. ;) Thanks, I appreciate it. Other than my music, I’m not worried

gMail filters rules

2023-08-27 Thread Traci Duncan
Is it better to create rules and filters on gMail’s site, or create them in the Mac Mail app. My original MacVisionaries and ViPhone filters, I created on gMail’s site. Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Recommendations new MacBook Air m2

2023-08-27 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’m considering getting a new Mac in the back to school sale. Could you please advise me on specs? I am probably a light user. It is the VoiceOver not responding message that is driving me crazy! Lol! Even simple Safari searches get the not responding. I get it in music as well. So,

Re: Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-07 Thread Traci Duncan
>> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> on behalf of Traci Duncan >> mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> >> Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023 at 15:27 >> To: macvisionaries

Scanning & ocr options?

2023-08-05 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I don’t know much about full scanning OCR options. I was just reading a bit about pearl and open book from Jaws. Does the Mac have solutions like that? One main thing I want is the ability to know if my reading material is right side up. I also like the idea of the layout of the page

Re: Upcoming macOS Safari not responding?

2023-07-31 Thread Traci Duncan
e. > > Dave Carlson > Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician > dgcarlson0...@gmail.com > > > > > On Jul 30, 2023, at 9:54 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > For anyone out there in the know, is the upcoming macOS going to help Safari > not responding?

Upcoming macOS Safari not responding?

2023-07-30 Thread Traci Duncan
For anyone out there in the know, is the upcoming macOS going to help Safari not responding? It is super frustrating. I can hardly do simple web researching and reading. Kind of makes me curious about a Window’s laptop. Any thoughts…? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important

Focus/do not disturb individual device

2023-07-20 Thread Traci Duncan
Hello, how can I set do not disturb for only my Mac. I’d like to have a schedule that doesn’t have any impact on my iPhone. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Re: Electronic signature

2023-07-13 Thread Traci Duncan
dit field, type your name. That should fit the bill. > >> On Jun 30, 2023, at 10:22 AM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, I have successfully signed DocuSign before, but I am having trouble >> with a different signing platform. There is an edit box where I can type my

Electronic signature

2023-07-05 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I have successfully signed DocuSign before, but I am having trouble with a different signing platform. There is an edit box where I can type my name, but then there is an image and a clear button. How do you think they want me to electronically sign this? Would this be an Apple Pencil

Re: Just a Quick Hello To Everyone on the List from Moderator Mark

2023-05-31 Thread Traci Duncan
Hello, 2 little things I’ve thought would be useful: A VoiceOver gesture, (say a 2-finger swipe right) in the messages window to send the composed message. Instead of locating the send button. A VoiceOver gesture to spell the current word in focus. Often I’m on the web and want something

Re: Board Game Arena

2023-05-17 Thread Traci Duncan
ows > Jen > >> On May 17, 2023, at 2:52 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >>  Here is the address. >> >> >> >> https://en.boardgamearena.com/gamepanel?game=briscola >> Traci >> >> >>> On May 17, 2023, at 10:22 AM, Herbie Al

Re: Board Game Arena

2023-05-17 Thread Traci Duncan
ve not heard of this one either. What’s the Website? > >> On May 17, 2023, at 12:10, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi, has anyone played on Board Game Arena via their Mac? :) I thought I’d >> ask around here before registering. >> >> Thanks, >> Traci >

Board Game Arena

2023-05-17 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, has anyone played on Board Game Arena via their Mac? :) I thought I’d ask around here before registering. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Converting Audible books?

2023-05-08 Thread Traci Duncan
Is there a way to convert Audible books for external USB drives? I have a few series collections that I’d like to backup. Thank you, Traci -- 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

Re: Navigating app store

2023-05-01 Thread Traci Duncan
e others having an easier time > with this? > > Have a great day and Cheers! > > Cara > > > >> On Mar 7, 2023, at 4:45 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, How do I get into the app’s description? It seems like my only >> option is to get it or

Re: Word games or puzzles for Mac?

2023-04-28 Thread Traci Duncan
Wow, I’ve never heard of Wordvoyance. Thank you! Traci > On Apr 27, 2023, at 3:48 PM, minh Tam ha wrote: > > I don't know of any Mac apps for word games, but Wordle, Wordvoyance, and 7 > Little Words are both accessible with a web browser. > > Minh > > On Thu, Apr 2

Word games or puzzles for Mac?

2023-04-27 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, the subject says it all. :) Are there any accessible word puzzles or games for the Mac? Thanks, Traci -- 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

Re: QuentinC's Play room?

2023-03-30 Thread Traci Duncan
ig thing is having your Quicknav off. This will give you a normal >> experience and life will be easy from there. The history can be your friend >> if you miss something but you have to be patient as Safari will take a few >> seconds to catch up. >> >>> On Mar 30, 2023, at

QuentinC's Play room?

2023-03-30 Thread Traci Duncan
If anyone has experience playing games in QuentinC’s playroom on the Mac, could you pass along tips? Navigation? Voiceover settings, quicknav etc. Maybe some general tips on the platform. Settings you may find helpful. Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all

Favorite mailboxes help

2023-03-30 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I am trying to fix my favorite mailboxes. I want for Command 1-3 to be inbox, Macvisionaries, ViPhone. Somehow Command 2 and Command 4 are blocked. They each have a dimmed version of MacVisionaries and ViPhone. I tried the option of removing them, but that removes the nearest favorite

Re: Safari debug and videos

2023-03-28 Thread Traci Duncan
ill no longer auto speak. You can use > an activity to customize this if you need that level of control. > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Mar 22, 2023, at 1:21 PM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> &

Re: VO f7

2023-03-23 Thread Traci Duncan
;> On Mar 22, 2023, at 2:30 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: >> >> His command is new in Ventura. >> >> - Brad - >> >> On Mar 22, 2023, at 13:06, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, I’ve been a Mac user for a while now, and I’ve never noticed this >

VO f7

2023-03-22 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’ve been a Mac user for a while now, and I’ve never noticed this Voiceover command. VO f7. Hit it once: reads out time and date, twice: battery level, third time: wifi network and signal strength. Pretty nifty. HTH, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: Safari debug and videos

2023-03-22 Thread Traci Duncan
> Just tried this, but cannot find the new debug menu anywhere. Should it > appear to the right of the help menu? Not sure what to the right and on top > means. > > Dave Carlson > Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Woodworker, Musician > dgcarlson0...@gmail.com > > > > >

Safari debug and videos

2023-03-22 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, in my continued quest to stop videos from playing and Voiceover counting down this ad will stop in so many seconds, I came across this idea. What do you think? >From Mac World. Safari has a debug menu that can be used to stop autoplaying video, but first we need to activate the debug

Rs games help

2023-03-10 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, please help me fix the speech rate on RS games. It is painfully slow. I cannot get the rate past 10. Below 10 is these large numbers, like 65000, or something. I even tried uninstalling and reinstalling, but that changed nothing. Hope someone knows how to fix this. Thanks, Traci --

Pocket Cast Plus

2023-03-10 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, has anyone tried Pocket Cast on the Mac? I wondered if it is VoiceOver accessible. I really enjoy the iOs app. Thanks, Traci -- 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

Safari Extensions and passwords

2023-03-08 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’ve been looking at Safari extensions this morning and notice that most of them say they can read passwords and credit card information. This doesn’t sound safe to me. I wanted to install an ad blocker and rss reader extension. What is your advice on these privacy settings? Thanks,

Will an ad blocker do this?

2023-03-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I am frustrated when reading a website and VoiceOver continuously counts down a video ad. Will an ad blocker prevent this from happening? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Navigating app store

2023-03-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, How do I get into the app’s description? It seems like my only option is to get it or purchase it. I’ve tried interacting deeper and deeper, but this doesn’t open up the description, reviews, etc. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac

Re: Alaska Airlines on Safari

2023-02-24 Thread Traci Duncan
24, 2023, at 3:50 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > I just took a look and did not have your issues. The trickiest part was the > finding airports but I could see the buttons for various days and the price. > >> On Feb 24, 2023, at 17:15, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> H

Re: Alaska Airlines on Safari

2023-02-24 Thread Traci Duncan
e an account? > >> On Feb 24, 2023, at 15:17, Lucas Gil Nadolskis >> wrote: >> >> Hello traci >> U know this is not what you want to hear, but have you tried on chrome? >> U usually find chrome or ios better than safari. >> Kind regards. >

Alaska Airlines on Safari

2023-02-24 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I have a heck of a time with Alaska Air on Safari. Safari often doesn’t respond, and I cannot figure out how to navigate flight results. Any accessibility tips for navigating their site? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Revisiting Safari not responding

2023-02-08 Thread Traci Duncan
I am frustrated with Safari not responding. It happens on a daily basis. I am doing nothing intensive. Simple Google searches, webpage reading. Please, is there settings I can change to improve things? My MacBook Air is less than 3 years old. Processor 1.2 GHz Quad-Core Intel Core i7. Memory

Mac Image Descriptions

2023-02-08 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, can the Mac describe images like the iPhone and iPad? I was on Petfinder, in an image carousel and when on my iPad each image is described. This wasn’t happening on my Mac. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you

Duplicate Music playlist

2023-02-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, there is this annoyance in music where several playlists are being duplicated. Say I have dinner jazz, then music creates dinner jazz1. There doesn’t seem to be any rhyme or reason. It’s happened to half a dozen or more. Any ideas why this is happening or how I can prevent it. I really

Re: Mac OS radio app keyboard shortcuts

2023-02-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, I am not finding Tunein on the Mac App Store. Is it an app I buy on Safari? > On Jan 30, 2023, at 12:20 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > Tunein works with Mac. It is a Mac App. > >> On Jan 30, 2023, at 12:44, Traci Duncan wrote: >> >> Hi all, do you have

Mac OS radio app keyboard shortcuts

2023-01-30 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, do you have a Mac radio app recommendation with good keyboard support? Play/pause, volume control, favorite station etc. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of

Easy airplane toggle?

2023-01-26 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, is there a keyboard shortcut to toggle airplane mode on/off? I’m looking for an easy way to do this instead of navigating to control center etc. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns

Updated Apple ID

2023-01-18 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, a few weeks back I changed my Apple ID password, and since then I often get messages popping up on each device. Repeatedly asking me to update Apple ID settings, some services may not be available. Or messages saying a new device has been added to my account and now has access to

Frustrated with Safari not responding

2022-12-02 Thread Traci Duncan
I am getting a lot of safari, not responding lately. Are there any tips or tricks, possibly some settings I may not be aware of? This is just some simple, web, browsing, bank payments, etc. Thank you, I hope you guys can help, Tracy -- The following information is important for all members

Re: I need an accessible thermostat

2022-10-12 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, I actually just went through this process. I chose the Emerson Sensi ST55. It is a smart thermostat that will connect to Alexa and home kit. I decided on this model because of the favorable reviews and it has physical buttons. I’m hoping it is the best of both worlds. Yes, you can control

Text Edit on after Mac sleeps

2022-10-12 Thread Traci Duncan
Hey all, I am finding when I use TextEdit and I step away for a minute, my Mac may go to the LockScreen. When I come back and unlock it, VoiceOver will not read inside the text and a document. I need to turn VoiceOver off and on again. Does anyone know why this is happening? Anything I can do

Reading BRF on Mac?

2022-09-28 Thread Traci Duncan
Hello, is there a way to read a .brf file on my Mac? Thank you, Traci -- 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: Quordle works with VO

2022-06-17 Thread Traci Duncan
ded it and tried to play, but > it doesn’t seem to show you The status of the letters. It shows your guess, > but it doesn’t tell you whether they’re right wrong or in the wrong place. > Cheers, > Donna > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jun 16, 2022, at 5:06 PM, Traci Duncan w

Quordle works with VO

2022-06-16 Thread Traci Duncan
For fans of Wordle, I stumbled across Quordle. At first glance, it feels impossible. You are guessing 4 words at once. Above the keyboard is the 4 tables representing each word. Let me know if anyone tries it and feels like it is doable. Lol! Traci -- The following information is important

Improving music app experience

2022-02-03 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, Does anyone have tips on making the music app experience better on the Mac? Frankly, I hate it! I find it a challenge to navigate. It often says not responding. Frequently voiceover seems to jump out of whatever focus I might be in. I appreciate any advice. I will even consider a

Word games for the Mac?

2022-01-12 Thread Traci Duncan
Morning all, Are there any accessible word games for the Mac? It can be from the App Store or from the web. Thank you, Traci -- 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

Duolingo on Safari?

2021-10-07 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, Occasionally I've been doing Duolingo lessons on my Mac. For the most part, I have no problems. One main issue I am having is switching between language courses. On the I devices, there is a courses button in the upper left. I can't find any course button or link on Safari on the Mac.

Re: Voiceover and languages

2021-08-24 Thread Traci Duncan
> On Aug 24, 2021, at 10:31 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi Tracy! > You have to press ctrl + option + command shift and the arrow keys to switch > languages. > It can be a bit tricky But yo will gt used to it. > /A > >> 24 aug. 2021 kl. 19:01 skrev Traci Duncan

Voiceover and languages

2021-08-24 Thread Traci Duncan
Hello, On iOS it is so easy to switch languages in VoiceOver. It does not seem so simple on the Mac. Are there shortcuts so I can easily switch between three languages? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Notifications highjacking voiceover

2021-08-13 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, Something that I cannot get used to with the new operating system is how notifications seem to steal voice overs focus. I never know quite how to get out of it! I usually have to hit Escape a couple times, or leave Safari and go to the desktop. It's super annoying! Most of the time I

Re: Bad News Bears MacBook Air 2011

2021-05-26 Thread Traci Duncan
> (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On May 26, 2021, at 10:25 AM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi Al, >> >> Has anyone tried to service an old MacBook? Is this something the Apple

Bad News Bears MacBook Air 2011

2021-05-26 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi Al, Has anyone tried to service an old MacBook? Is this something the Apple Store will still do? My assumption here as I'm going to need the battery replaced. I opened up my old MacBook Air, and the trackpad is lifted upward. The battery is also nonresponsive. It remains at 0%, power

Control to stop voice over talking

2021-05-21 Thread Traci Duncan
Hello, didn't it used to be when you hit the control key voiceover would stop talking completely? Now it seems like it's just a pause button. Are there alternative options? Thank you, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have

Re: iPhone as a remote control for my apple TV gen 4?

2021-05-14 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, I’ve just had to do this, b because we can’t find our remote. Lol! I don't remember if you need to download the app first, but I found the Apple TV remote in my control center. Once you have the app open and you're connected to your Apple TV, you'll find the usual buttons towards the bottom

Re: Safari busy on Instacart

2021-04-26 Thread Traci Duncan
Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Apr 25, 2021, at 10:39, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi all, I’m trying, or at least trying to try instacart for the first time. >> I’ve gotten as far as going to a grocery st

Safari busy on Instacart

2021-04-25 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’m trying, or at least trying to try instacart for the first time. I’ve gotten as far as going to a grocery store page, but then Safari gets stuck on busy. Any tips on getting passed this? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

JKL as numbed?

2021-04-13 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, is there a way to turn JKL, UIO, etc into a number pad? Thank you, Traci -- 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,

Favorites mailbox list messed up

2021-03-18 Thread Traci Duncan
Ok, my Mac mail favorites bar is messed up and I am having a hard time fixing it. I have 2 dimmed items and can’t figure out how to get rid of them. Now, my main inbox isn’t at position one anymore. Any help is appreciated. Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all

WhatsApp on Mac?

2021-03-18 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’m reintroducing myself to WhatsApp and have noticed it is available on the Mac. Does anyone use it this way? If so, do you have tips? Keyboard shortcuts? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions

Re: Feedback update Mantis Q40

2021-03-03 Thread Traci Duncan
eyboard. However, the keys are a comfortable size, > spacing is comfortable, and the key action is very good. I found it very easy > to type on. > Cheers, > Donna > > >> On Mar 2, 2021, at 2:37 PM, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >&

Re: Feedback update Mantis Q40

2021-03-02 Thread Traci Duncan
on. > I just wanted to know if its a full query keyboard or a small laptop one? > /A > >> 2 mars 2021 kl. 20:27 skrev Traci Duncan : >> >> Hi someone replied to me off list, which I am fine with, however I didn’t >> find any text. It was some sort of confidential emai

Re: Feedback update Mantis Q40

2021-03-02 Thread Traci Duncan
t; On Mar 2, 2021, at 10:01 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Yes I am also very interested in this unit. > I still like my Focus 40 but a display with built-in query keyboard is > something I’ve only seen on the Inka display and the Papenmeier displays. > /A > >&g

Feedback update Mantis Q40

2021-03-02 Thread Traci Duncan
It has been a while since this device has come out. I wondered if those of you that are using it could update the groups with your experience. Connectivity, ease of use, switching between phone, tablet, computer, etc. I’m very interested in the Mantis Q40, but admittedly nervous about such a

Re: Can you read this playlist table?

2021-02-19 Thread Traci Duncan
Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Feb 17, 2021, at 16:15, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Thanks guys. I still can’t get that far with the titles and composers. >> >> Maybe I’ll email the ra

Re: Music app PlayList question on Mac

2021-02-19 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi, interact in the side bar of the music app and get to your playlist. Then stop interacting and VO-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,

The 40-Cell Question: A Comparison of 40-Cell Braille Displays | AccessWorld | American Foundation for the Blind

2021-02-19 Thread Traci Duncan
A good clear-cut read for some 40 cell options. https://afb.org/aw/22/1/17349 Sent from my iPad -- 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

Re: Can you read this playlist table?

2021-02-17 Thread Traci Duncan
t seem to parse this > list. At least when I click VO-I and typed in Bach or did a search for Bach > with VO-F I did not find the sonata. > > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Feb 16, 2021, at 10:40, Traci Duncan > <mailto:our4p...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >

Can you read this playlist table?

2021-02-16 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, below is a link to WCRB’s daily music schedule. I cannot figure out how to read the table. I should be able to access title, composer, links to purchase, etc. Could you report back if you successfully read it? Also which browser you are using. Thank you, Traci

Alternative podcast app

2021-02-10 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I was listening to a podcast in Safari, which was fine, but limited on moving through the podcast. What podcast app do you use on Mac? Has anyone used Pocketcasts? https://www.pocketcasts.com/plus/ Thanks for your help. Traci -- The following

Customizing Safari toolbar

2021-02-10 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, How do I customize the toolbar with VoiceOver? I want the iCloud tabs in the toolbar, but cannot figure out how to drag then drop it. The traditional way is not working. Any ideas? Thanks, Traci -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list.

Toggling dark mode

2021-02-01 Thread Traci Duncan
Hi all, I’ve been Googling this morning and have found two ways to toggle dark/light mode. One is creating an apple script, the other is creating a workflow and saving it as an app. The workflow as an app was super simple, but now I’m not sure if there is a way to use a global keyboard

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