Re: Uninstalling an application on the Mac

Is that right, the Amazon app for a Mac is not accessible? I have the Amazon app on my iPhone and it's quite accessible! Holland's Boy, Bill - Always acknowledge a fault. This will throw those in authority off their guard and give you an opportunity to commit more. - US Humorist, Mark

Using Braille Embosser with a Mini Mac

A friend has a list of commands listed in a text file and would like to print them out on her Braille embosser; she had been using the embosser on a Windows laptop with Ducksberry but that's no longer available for her. What does she need to be able to use her Braille embosser to produce a

Re: how to calculate several cells in a row

I can't speak with any certainty if white space cannot be interspersed on a Mac system, but it makes no difference in Excel on Windows. In short, the expressions: SUM(A1:F1) SUM ( A1 : F1 ) are equivalent and syntactically correct (the second sample has spaces interspersed

Re: emoticons

Does this mean that these emoticons are not accessible on OSX? - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Devin Prater d.pra...@me.com To:

RadioLogicDJ Accessibility Question

There has been some discussion in this list about RadioLogicDJ, I have some questions concerning this program: 1) Can a totally blind person work effectively with this program? 2) Are there provisions within the program for streaming or is it necessary to use NiceCast? 3) Is the feature set

Re: Making ringtones

I'm answering this from the perspective of an iPhone user so if I'm all wet with this, please pardon me. I use an app named Ringmaker Pro and it's only $1.99 -- well, certainly not almost $10 for sure. What I consider the major drawback to the RingMaker Pro app is that you are limited to 1

Re: iTunes Questions - 1 Specific 1 General

available for their customers. - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net To: E-Mail Group, MacVisionaries macvisionaries

iTunes Questions - 1 Specific 1 General

First; let me confess that I'm not yet a Mac user, but that's about to change very shortly as I purchased a Mac Mini yesterday from the Apple store and it's scheduled to be delivered this coming Tuesday. And (do I get ANY points for this at all?), I've been an iPhone user since late 2012.

Re: Response from Amazon regarding captchas

Seems to me that the CAPTIA is presented when trying to change your password. - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From: Karen Lewellen

Re: Using an external hard drive on both Mac and Windows

OK, I find myself somewhat confused here; does this mean that if I have an existing external drive that had been created via Windows NTFS format (yes, complete with desired files) that I will not be able to simply hook it up to my (as of yet not purchased) Mac unless I install specialized

Re: Moderators

Methinks Senor Navarro is in serious need of anger management! - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software.

Re: Moderators

David; The e-mail address for the group moderator is: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message - From:

Re: Busy, Busy, Busy -- It's DrivingMe Nuts

my ISP, and two other iMap accounts for other duties all configured through Mail with no busy problems at all. What kind of router are you using? Are you connected via WiFi or ethernet? Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Mar 27, 2015, at 08:58, Bill Gallik wfgal

Re: Busy, Busy, Busy -- It's DrivingMe Nuts

I had 3 accounts set up, but when this problem initially manifested itself I disabled all but my iCloud.com account. That is set up as an IMAP account. But, both the iPhones I have also access this account; is it possible that may be causing some sort of problem? - Bill Leader Dog

Audacity on a Mac - Was: Editing Audio

OK, I've got some questions about audacity: - Presumably, audacity comes in a Mac flavor? - Is it reasonably accessible? - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence on society. - US Humorist, Mark Twain (1835 - 1910) - Original Message

Action Completed Sound Effect in iTunes

I've been helping a friend add songs to a playlist but something seems to be askew on her Mac Mini. I've been coaching her in using the Search Music Library for songs she wants to add to her specific playlist; when she selects the desired song from the resulting list she is placed into her

Mac Mini in Trouble

Help!!! My new Mac Mini seems to be totally messed up. When I try to boot, I hear nothing. Absolutely nothing. Then, after executing a PROPTIONCOMMAND while pressing the power button to reboot, the start-up chord plays -- again, again, again and again. Can anybody offer any suggestions

Re: Mac Mini in Trouble

it to speak English. When you turn your Mac mini on for the first time, you should should press command F5 to go through the set up process. Kawal. On 22 Feb 2015, at 14:31, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: Help!!! My new Mac Mini seems to be totally messed up. When I try to boot, I

Anyone Have Experience with VXi Blueparrot Headsets

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Need Advice on DJay Pro

? - How do you get a Playlist from iTunes to be queued as the song list? - How do you set up so the next song is not automatically launched? - What button do you select to start playing selected music? Thanks! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- You received this message

Seeking Recommendations for Check Writing Software

All; I’ve been using Talking Checkbook for check writing on my Windows PC for about 10 years. However with my migration to Mac I’m wondering if any similar software is available for Macs? Any and all suggestions are appreciated! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- You

Need Pointers Regarding OSX Software Developement Environment (SDE)

available as well? - are software management tools readily available? - are GUI based tools accessible via VoiceOver? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To unsubscribe from this group

How Do You Format A USB Drive

I have 64 GB USB drive that I would like to format with my Mac mini but seem to be having some trouble figuring how to do this. Can anybody help? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries

Re: Help needed with DJay pro

out that I was not in the main user dialog window. One big “DUH” for me! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com On Apr 15, 2015, at 1:02 PM, Scott Davert scottslistm...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Bill. This podcast may help: http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/transform-your-mac

Confused with DropBox on Mac Mini

the files in the shared folder via Safari links, but those files do not show up when using Finder on the Mac. Suggestions, please!!! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group

Re: Interact with text

There is a Custom button in the Verbosity category, but remember that if you adjust the Interact with Text to remain silent in the mail client the effect will carry over in to all other apps as well. - Bill Leader Dog Holland - Clothes make the man. Naked people have little or no influence

Re: How to view email messages individually on the Mac.

done. * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com On May 22, 2015, at 2:00 PM, sadamahmed1...@gmail.com wrote: Thank you very much Matthew! Everything is working to my satisfaction now. You're help has been exemplary. Have yourself a pleasant afternoon, Sadam Ahmed

Re: How to view email messages individually on the Mac.

! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com On May 22, 2015, at 2:22 PM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com wrote: Hi all; If I may, I’d like to offer another solution presented in this thread. As some of you may know, the first column in the “Messages Table” is a “Disclosure Triangle

Anti-Virus et al for Mac

as provide sound protection. Does anybody on this list have any recommendations? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- 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

Curious About Checkbook/Checkbook Pro

or either versions: - Is anyone out here a user of either version? - Are these apps effectively developed to work with VoiceOver? - Is customer support genuinely responsive to the requirements of blind customers? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information

El Capitan - Upgrade or Clean Install

I’ve been keeping my mind open to various discussions concerning installation of El Capitan and do have a question that may initiate additional such discussion. I wonder if installing El Capitan as an upgrade or as a “clean install” might prove the better approach! And then, there’s the

Re: El Capitan - Upgrade or Clean Install

I take no exceptions to your contributions! I thoroughly expect that folks are (thankfully) going to present their perspectives. * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com > On Nov 15, 2015, at 7:14 AM, Mabelin Ramirez <mabelinticke...@gmail.com> > wrote: > > You

Re: Acapella TTS voices on Mac OS X

I agree that Sharon is a very clear U.S. English voice. I also think Heather and Ryan are quite good. Actually, all the “normal” voices seem to be quite good, but I have not installed any as of yet to run them through the rigors of daily computer use! Bill & Leader Dog Holland

Re: Get Voiceover to Come Through One Ear

Correct me if I’m wrong, but I suspect this VoiceOver configuration is desired so that another sound source might be channeled through the opposite side? If this is the case, is the suggested solution still feasible? Just thinking aloud! -- The following information is important for all

Seeking VO Friendly Checkbook App

I am looking for checkbook software that’s VO friendly. Earlier this morning I installed “Checkbook HD Free,” but found it extremely inaccessible. Thankfully, I did install the free version. Hopefully, someone can advise me of a far more suitable app for my purposes. I should add that I do

Re: Apple car, anyone?

This thread regarding ACV’s begs the question; when will the “Star Trek” transporters be available? Just think, sitting in a cafe in New York City discussing the Yankees prospects and in the blink of an eye being transported to the ticket line in California in time to take in an afternoon game

Using LOGITECH Headset for Face Time

I’m using a LogiTech USB headset on my Mac mini; this headset has a mike boom. When I attempt to make a Face Time phone call the person to whom I’m talking comes through the internal speaker, how do I direct Face Time to direct conversation exclusively through the headset - input and output

Getting Rid of Annoying "Web URL Detected"

I find myself getting extremely annoyed with the incessant “Web URL Detected” announcement that goes ad nauseum while reading some e-mail messages. Can anybody advise me as how to get rid of this? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information is important

Seeking Referral for PDF

I’ve seen several threads on this list concerning PDF software. I’d like something that would enable me to fill in PDF forms. Does anybody have any preference they will recommend? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members

Re: Seeking Referral for PDF

Thank you Sadam! Bill & Leader Dog Holland wfgal...@icloud.com -- 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

Peculiar Scenario Playing Out in Mail

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What To Do About Constant "Mail Busy"

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Signatures Created in "All Signatures"

I created a signature in the “All Signatures” category and now want to activate that new signature for one of my accounts. The Help discussion instructs to drag and drop this signature onto the desired account, but how is this accomplished when one is totally blind? * * * * * * * * * Bill

Re: Apple leaves IOS kernel unencrypted in most recent release

Of course, I’m only speculating but I suspect Apple did not strip the executable which would render that software much more vulnerable to “reverse engineering.” That seems to me to be very intentional! - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices

Re: checkbook pro

Any chance you have an automatic transaction enabled? - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure they are going to have some pretty annoying virtues." - Elizabeth Taylor, 20th Century Screen Actress, (1932-2011)-- >

Re: VoiceOver Turning Off in Inn Box

A couple of thoughts concerning this problem. First, I assume you executed a + several times while in mail to ascertain if toggling VO on/off was enabled. Second, I wonder if a problem I’m having in mail is not directly related to your problem. Very, very often I find that - when cycling

Re: VoiceOver Turning Off in Inn Box

OK, I’ll take your word for this. I recall that several years ago there was such a “crash string” affecting JAWS on Microsoft computers. This is certainly not out of the realm of possibility! * * * * * * * * *4 Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com > On Feb 24, 2016, at 6:21 AM, Alex Hall &l

Documentation of VO Voices

. A kind soul advised me to change the voice, but I wasn’t sure just which voice category to change. Several minutes ago I changed the “Content Category” from Samantha Compact to Tom and, sure enough, typing a “T” is now clearly announced. Thanks to that kind soul! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik

Re: Apple's headphone scam

I have to wonder if Apple is really planning on changing the headphone jack. I also wonder if the eventual iPhone 7 will come complete with the necessary audio jack adapter included? But the bottom line to me is this, if Apple does incorporate an alternative connection to the current jack do

Web Page Form Fields Constantly Dimmed

, paying account, category) are readily accessed. A friend has told me that although VO is reading the field labels the focus is not truly on the given field. Does anybody have a solution for this anomaly? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information is important

Silent "T" in Yosemite

week. Does anyone have any thoughts on this? Kindly “Thank You” to anyone offering suggestions! * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running

Re: Silent "T" in Yosemite

Well thank you so much Ann! I will certainly take your tip and alter the keyboard voice. (Please note that I attempted to use as many words with a “t” in them as I might!) ;-) * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com > On Feb 18, 2016, at 12:48 AM, Anne Robert

Re: Record your iPad or iPhone screen

Just thought I’d pass along a tip when recording from an iOS device that a few may not be aware of and could benefit. When locating the item you want recorded (a song, a screen, or whatever) turn speech off (3-finger double tap) but leave VoiceOver enabled. What this does is retain the focus

Re: Any comments on Apple's position against unreasonable search

A much wiser man than myself is quoted as saying, “A society that is willing to surrender privacy for the sake of security shall have neither.” I completely support the position Tim Cook and Apple has taken in this matter. The real question in this matter should be - why isn’t our government

Checkbook Pro Inexplicably Crashing

offer any thought on what in heck happened? * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com -- 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: iGrill thermometers accessability

Beyond grilling, I’m curious if anybody can offer suggestions on temperature cooking of any kind - say, for instance, roasting in an oven? Bill & Leader Dog Holland wfgal...@icloud.com -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have

Re: Checkbook/Checkbook Pro

an option to use “standard checks” to be printed on a photo printer or some such printer that could appropriately handle stock as small as a standard check. * * * * * * * * * Bill Gallik wfgal...@icloud.com > On Mar 20, 2016, at 1:36 PM, Marie Lyons <mlyons...@gmail.com> wrote: >

Re: Checkbook/Checkbook Pro

As much as I would like to be able to answer your question I cannot. At present I’m managing only one account with Checkbook Pro. As soon as the check printing feature is added I will include a second account but for now I really see no point in setting up a second account in the app.

How to Route Calls Through Headphones

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Re: phones in your pants pocket

Hey Gang, I did not get the impression anybody was suggesting that this thread is “Off Topic” for the MacVisionaries list. I got the impression the comment was being made so those of us who do read some of our e-mail via a Mac would have that understanding - that the message had been

Re: Two Devices On The Same Apple Id Questions

To answer your e-mail concern; the answer is that you can indeed direct each device to interact with only one of the accounts set up per device. On the iPhone, it’s simply a matter of deactivating the account you do not want that device accessing. I haven’t looked at the e-mail settings on my

Missing Something with DropBox on Mac

I’ve had a problem with using DropBox on my Mac Mini. It seems that whenever I browse the Finder SideBar and land on the DropBox folder this terribly inaccessible DropBox app is launched rather than letting me open the DropBox folder and continue browsing. Can anybody offer some advice? I’d

How Do I Send An Invitation to Share A DropBox Folder

I’m trying to send an invitation to a friend to share a DropBox folder in my folder structure but can’t figure out how to do this. Can anybody help? I should add that on my Windows PC the menu includes a “Share” option, but because my Windows software is so out-dated DropBox will not allow me

Re: Need to Learn Pages

of this list, has written a comprehensive >>> manual for Pages on the mac. You need to buy it but it is not expensive. >>> I cannot remember the web site from which you could purchase. it. I hope >>> somebody else on the list will chip in. >>>> On 31 Jan 2017,

Need to Learn Pages

Can anybody suggest a blind-friendly tutorial for the Pages app? For now, I’m more interested in learning the app on MacOS than iOS. Thanks in advance! Bill - "It is hard to believe that a man is telling the truth when you know that you would lie if you were in his place." -

Re: How Do I Send An Invitation to Share A DropBox Folder

>px > INT Website: http://int4life.com/ <http://int4life.com/> > > "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever > believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life." John 3:16 > Sent from my iPhone 7 running IOS 10.1.1 &

Looking for High Quality PDF App

Pardon me for asking this question once again, but this old brain doesn’t remember as well as it once did; I’m looking for a high quality PDF app for my Mac Mini and cannot recall the several that were recommended in my last inquiry. Would anybody please be kind enough to remind me of these

Re: Imessage strangeness.

It used to be the case with my AT service (that the Contact needed to identify “iPhone” rather than simply “Mobile”), but I’ve noticed over the past year or so the system seems to identify iPhone addressees whether or not I’ve identified their mobile phone as an iPhone or not. I’m certain this

Re: Super Battery

There was a very interesting article in the late January science news discussing the various battery technologies that are expected to become available by the end of 2017. If anybody is subscribed through NFB-Newsline unfortunately, that magazine is no longer issue available. -

Re: Setting Up Document Scanning with Epson XP 420 All-in-One

erences? Go to system preferences after > you've plugged in your scanner and switched it on, choose printers and faxes > and add your scanner to your system. > > Hope this helps a little. >> On 11 Feb 2017, at 17:55, Bill Gallik <wfgal...@icloud.com >> <mailto:wfgal...@ic

Re: FineReader OCR Pro vs. OCR Kit

Thanks to Ray and Andrew for their posting to this thread. They’ve made a very good case for choosing FineReader! - Bill - "That I have no sight, does not mean I have no vision." - Bill Gallik, Northern Wisconsin Curmudgeon, 1952-20?? (I am NOT delusional)?? -- The

Setting Up Document Scanning with Epson XP 420 All-in-One

I have an Epson XP 420 Series printer/scanner/copier and have no clue as how to configure this device so I’ll be able to scan documents with it. I’ve opened the “Epson Scan Setting app” only to discover there isn’t much I can do within this program. On the off-chance that the scanner

FineReader OCR Pro vs. OCR Kit

I’m looking to install an OCR package on my Mac Mini to facilitate scanning paper documents and photocopy generated PDFs. In searching in the MacOS store for “FineReader” I got two results. The first is “FineReader OCR Pro” ($119.95) and “OCR Kit” ($35.95); my question to this list is this;

Strange Issue with Mail Preferences

I’m looking for any suggestions to resolve an unusual problem in setting the “Spell-Check” property in Mail Preferences. A friend had the property set to “As You Type” and wanted to change it to “Never.” I walked her through the “Mail Preferences” sheet; having her select the “Composing

Re: App for DropBox

Thanks for the help! - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure they are going to have some pretty annoying virtues." - Elizabeth Taylor, 20th Century Screen Actress, (1932-2011)-- -- The following information is

App for DropBox

All, After opening the “Preferences Dialog” for this “App for DropBox” I believe the trouble I’m having is that this element is a third party piece of garbage that I now want to uninstall from my Mac mini. How does one go about uninstalling unwanted software? How do I go about getting the

Re: Here is the Text of the User Manual for the Nearby Explorer, for iOS, GPS Navigation App

To all our friends living outside the United States and Canada, I believe this was developed and is provided by the American Printing House for the Blind (APH). Perhaps I’m naive, but I have to believe that arrangements could be made so that similar organizations in other countries could be

Re: System dialogues, how do I get rid of them.

What Stacy is ask you about is the problem I am likewise having, when I bring up the dropbox app I get a screen that is nothing but a series of unlabeled buttons. I do believe Stacy – as I – M asking, "what in the world do you do with this?" - Sent from Bill's iPhone 6 (iOS

Re: Avast SecureLine VPN

ng too many things in turkish. He wasn't doing the posting, then > he found out it was those avast cirts. > Jeff > > >> On 8/25/16, Bill Gallik <wfgal...@icloud.com> wrote: >> Can anybody tell me the pros/cons of “Avast SecureLine VPN?” >> >> What is it an

Avast SecureLine VPN

Can anybody tell me the pros/cons of “Avast SecureLine VPN?” What is it and what is it supposed to do? - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure they are going to have some pretty annoying virtues." - Elizabeth

More Questions Concerning Express VPN

To those recommending “Express VPN,” I have some further questions on the matter. Does Express VPN serve as a general anti-malware utility? If I install Express VPN will I be able to get rid of any and all Avast software? Is Express VPN reasonably accessible via BoiceOver? Is Express VPN a

Re: Some interesting rumours regarding 3.5 mm jack issue on the iPhone seven

When all the “hubbub” concerning Apple removing the earphone jack first appeared I was certain they (Apple) was going to provide an adapter so potential customers would be able to use their existing earphones with the iPhone 7. This coming to light does not surprise me in the least.

Re: thought anyone getting an iPhone 7 would be interested in the new belkin lightening adapter

Isn't Apple including such an adapter along with the iPhone 7? If so, why would anybody want to waste money on buying one from Belkan? - Sent from Bill's iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.5) > On Sep 13, 2016, at 5:43 AM, Michael Marshall > wrote: > > hey, > i just

Re: Application for making ringtones for iphone & android phones using El Capitan?

friend that said you can get an app. and do it directly on the > iphone, is this true? > > How much? > Chuck > > On Sep 26, 2016, at 6:51 PM, Bill Gallik wrote: > >> I use an iOS app named ring maker Pro from the Apple App Store. You execute >> this app on the iPhone or

Re: Is Sierra Stable Concerning VoiceOver

To all replying to my original inquiry, thank you all very much. I have a Mac Mini 2014 so, given some replies, I’m going to upgrade! - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure they are going to have some pretty

Re: Head of Google groups management.

I would think, like all Google groups, there is a designated moderator email address. That address is as follows: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com - Sent from Bill's iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.5) > On Sep 18, 2016, at 1:13 PM, Christopher-Mark Gilland

Re: Apple in talks for take over bid of McLaren

AHah, Apple is obviously going to give google some competition for the self driving automobile – the ACV! I can just see it now; an iBuick, an iChevy, an iMustang, an iF150 or an iRam? 螺 - Sent from Bill's iPhone 6 (iOS 9.3.5) > On Sep 21, 2016, at 1:26 PM, Scott Granados

How Are "Home Made" Ringtones Installed

I’ve created some “Home Made Ringtones” (via Ringtone Maker Pro) and want to install them on my iPhone. When I was using my Windows PC as the support computer for my iPhone this was fairly straight-forward - at least with that version of iTunes. I am now using my Mac Mini as the support

Searching for Express VPN

OK, I’ve had my interest piqued concerning “Express VPN.” But when I open “App Store” for Mac and search for “Express VPN” I get the following: - VPN Shield - Red VPN Now, of course, I’m looking for a replacement for Avast on my Mac and not my iPhone 6. Are either of the above what I want to

Follow-Up on Recent Bluetooth Speaker Connectivity

First, thanks to the folks that offered their insights as how to pair a bluetooth speaker to my Mac Mini! Your help is very much appreciated. The crux of the issue was that I still had the speaker paired with my iPhone 6 and once I removed that pairing the speaker readily appeared in the device

Re: Application for making ringtones for iphone & android phones using El Capitan?

First of all, I need to correct a minor error I made in my original post; the name of the app is ringtone maker Pro. As to the question about where it will begin creating the ringtone from a sound source, it does begin at the very beginning. However, there are very accessible features to allow

Is Sierra Stable Concerning VoiceOver

All, I’d like to upgrade from Yosemite to Sierra but do have concerns regarding “Show Stopper” issues with VoiceOver. Has there been any such serious VoiceOver issues? - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you can be pretty sure

Paring a Blue Tooth Speaker to Mac Mini

I’m trying to connect a Blue Tooth speaker to my Mac Mini, but cannot seem to identify the appropriate steps to do this. Can anyone on this list advise me as to what steps I must execute to do so? I have opened “System Preferences/Bluetooth” but can’t seem to locate any add or pair

Re: Application for making ringtones for iphone & android phones using El Capitan?

I use an iOS app named ring maker Pro from the Apple App Store. You execute this app on the iPhone or iPad and then send it to your Mac as an email or text message attachment. You then open it on the Mac (or PC) and iTunes will load it into your iTunes folders where it will then be available to

Re: Question Concerning Scheduling Time Machine

Thanks to each of you for your suggestions. After I sent out the e-mail I decided that I would keep automatic backups turned off and rely on the Extras Menu/Time Machine to initiate backups at my discretion. Again, thanks much! Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "A person reveals

Using Audacity when totally blind

All, I am asking for some advice trying to use Audacity on my Mac. I am trying to cut out a 5.23 second snippet of an audio file but am having difficulty trying to get those start and links fields appropriately filled in. Can anybody offer me any suggestions? I was hoping that I could simply

Re: Apple Guides for Installing New MacOS

“Thank you” to both Dolores and Phil for your helpful responses. My plan is to execute a “clean install” and since I’ve never installed a MacOS before I want to procede with all due caution! - Bill & Leader Dog Holland - "The problem with people who have no vices is that you

Apple Guides for Installing New MacOS

Good Morning All; I’ve been searching AppleVis.com for guides/documentation for installing a new OS (e.g., Sierra in this case) but have been frustrated in my efforts. I’m not interested in a podcast, I want to read an actual document. Can anybody offer me a link or other suggestions?

Re: new file system

I can’t imagine that Windows would be unable (BootCamp) to run on a non-Intel architecture. The user interface software typically does not interact with the platform hardware; the connection between the user interface (Windows/MacOS/Unix) and the hardware architecture is implemented via

Re: new file system

I honestly didn’t get the impression that Simon was “getting hot under the collar.” Rather, seems to me he was merely manifesting some concern that tools he uses might no longer be available. It’s improbable that those that are uncomfortable with change will not have such concerns; there’s no

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