Hi!
Yes, the way of the future is all your privacy is lost. Everyone is
spying on everyone.
My Breaking News keeps the spying away until you go to the web site.
So, Breaking News 3.1 is now posted and has several changes in it.
You now have 7 items to enter on the alert for your
I don't like how much information windows 10 tries to get. I'll be sticking
to windows7 as long as possible.
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From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of net bat via Talk
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 12:41 AM
To:
The 9.2 readme says that reading with the physical mouse in IE 11
has been improved. Does this mean that reading with the physical
mouse with 9.2 in IE 11 is about as good as reading with the physical
mouse in IE 8 has been?
I do a lot of web page reading with the physical mouse and don't
Working for me.
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From: James Roberts via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 12:02 PM
Subject: Reading with the physical mouse in WE 9.2
The 9.2 readme says that reading with the physical mouse in IE 11 has
At one time, I thought I could hear the size, or at least an approximate size,
of a folder spoken. Now, I get no size information even wqhen Size is checked
under the View menu. Have I remembered wrong or just forgotten something? I do
hear file sizes. I checked Folder Ooptions in Control Panel
Okay, the place where I said there were a list of things to choose from is
where it said choose details. That's below the checkbox for details. But
anyway, I figured that out, but I still can't figure out how to get it to
show me the file type and size. I had this somehow get turned off when
Not true, but it will try to use your bandwidth to deliver updates, so
go into update settings, advanced options, and decide how updates are
delivered to turn off.
Veronica Smith via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com wrote:
I heard that one of the bugs is Windows 10 will share your WIFI password
You should hear size if you have details checked under view.
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From: Tom Fairhurst via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: talk viaGW t...@window-eyes.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 5:40 PM
Subject: Windows Explorer in Windows 7
At one time, I thought I could
When you have it set to file details, you should be able use the right arrow
key to see the date modified, file type and size.
-Original Message-
From: Pamela Dominguez via Talk [mailto:talk@lists.window-eyes.com]
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 4:19 PM
To: Loy; Window-Eyes Discussion
I wonder if its in a tooltip, is speaktooltips on or auto in the WE control
panel?
Pamela Dominguez via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com wrote:
Okay, the place where I said there were a list of things to choose
from is where it said choose details. That's below the checkbox for
details. But
And one other work around that I just found. If I clicked the Detail view and
arrow to the file I want, I can then route my pointer to that line with Insert
numpad + then hit the Control numpad 5 to read the current line and it will
read everything. But again, the size isn't' showing for me
It has been my experience that size is not listed for folders in Windows
Explorer. Is it possible you used another program for a while, say
something like Xplorer? You can get folder info by opening the
properties with the shortcut key of alt plus enter. The total size is
listed along with
just checking details will not always show the file size and date. you have to
open a windows pull down, folder options then details i think and check the
columns you want to show.
the first is name and can not be hidden.
you can if you open the w e control panel/apps. then arrow to windows
Hi.
I do remember that key punch machine. Was it the model IBM 011?
I still remember some of the Hollerith codes.
I did BAL and Cobol programming using punch cards.
Phil
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From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+p.hall.eml1=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Pamela
I'm on Windows 7 64-bit with WE 9.1. My options are set to show file size and
no matter which view options I pick, it's not reading the size. I can see
enough to see the file size is listed for files, but not for folders. Neither
read when I arrow up and down. If you don't find an easy
Just so you know, this is true with WE, NvDA and JAWS.
-Original Message-
From: Van Lant, Robin via Talk [mailto:talk@lists.window-eyes.com]
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 3:54 PM
To: Van Lant, Robin; Window-Eyes Discussion List; Tom Fairhurst; talk viaGW
Subject: RE: Windows Explorer in
It sounds like, instead of details you selected Choose Details. ALT-v
followed by D will check the Details option. With this checked simply
using the cursor keys to move across the row should cause the desired
information to be read.
-Original Message-
From: Talk
I heard that one of the bugs is Windows 10 will share your WIFI password with
all your friends.
-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+madison_tewe=spinn@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of tchild via Talk
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 2:21 PM
To: Window-Eyes
Hi Pam,
Try this:
While in Windows Explorer,
Press alt-v for view menu
then press o for sort order
up arrow to more
type s for size.
If it is not checked, check size.
Tab to OK and press enter.
Now, when you want to see size, simply right arrow tothe box which shows
each of the selected items,
Pam, try files and folders, also under the view, hit enter on details.
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From: Pamela Dominguez via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: Loy loyrg2...@gmail.com; Window-Eyes Discussion List
talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 3:30 PM
Subject: Re:
Actually, while it will not share your password with anyone it will
allow anyone in your Outlook or Skype contacts to connect to your wifi,
e.g. a friend comes to your home with their phone, tablet, etc. they
will automatically be connected to your wifi. But this is only for
internet use. They
I checked details, but it doesn't change, but what it gave me was a list of
something like two hundered and something items to check in details. I want
to hear what size the files are, and what file type. Pam.
-Original Message-
From: Loy via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 5:46
Mine used to list size and type of files. The only thing it says now is if
it's a zip file,I think. I am talking about the stuff that's in my
downloads folder. Pam.
-Original Message-
From: Carol and Roger via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 6:03 PM
To: Tom Fairhurst ;
I too have noticed the file size gets read, at times, and is not read at
other times. And the Details is Checked, and still no extra info about
the file.
When it comes to Folders, Seems like I remember the size getting read,
but very rarely. I always need to bring up Properties, in order to get
Like many here, I began with a Tri-Formations Free Scan Speech Terminal,
FSST. As well as using it to connect me to main frame computers I also used
it to connect to a CP/M microcomputer to run Word Star and program in Dbase.
I didn't have the honour of using punch cards.
When we moved to PCDOS,
Thanks for the very fine instructions. while I checked what I wanted
reported, when scrolling through files in Win 7 Windows Explorer,
unfortunately, nothing changed, as far as what was read.
I had about 290 items I could Check or Un check, but nothing changed.
I have seen this before now,
hey if you guys want computer memories go get the free talking dosbox from
http://batsupport.com/unsupported/dosbox/
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Hi guys
After today, I think it might be a wise idea to downgrade to Window-eyes
9.1. Here's the issue though. I seem to have misplaced my 9.1 upgrade
file. I do have a9.0 cd. Is there any way of getting ahold of a 9.1
upgrade file? I can certainly uninstall and re-install Window-eyes,
I think I downloaded that upgrade file from the GW Micro site, but it
may no longer be available now that 9.2 is here.
I doubt if you could even by a replacement disc for $25, and have it be
9.1. You might try, but if they have 9.2 discs, they won't sell you an
older version.
I attempted to
Hi guys I was wondering now that the wifi betwork is not in the charms menu
like in win 8.1 and you hav to click on network now I can not see how many bars
my wifi signal is now.
So is their a way to see it now.
Cheers Michael.
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Any views or
I use to Vocal eyes. I don't remember much about it but do remember it.
- Original Message -
From: Philip Hall via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: 'Pamela Dominguez' geo...@optonline.net; 'Window-Eyes Discussion
List' talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 9:19
I remember when windows 95 came out, hearing reports on the news about how
people were having such a hard time installing it. I mean, it even made the
regular newscasts! Pam.
-Original Message-
From: tchild via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 3:34 PM
To: wohlg...@gmail.com ;
Hi Guys: This can be handled by having the root set file and not allowing a
user to modify it directly.
A user could override or extend it in another file but the root content
always remains the same.
When an update comes in it replaces the root file but if the design is good
anything in the user
I believe I used ASAP, and vocal eyes first, then win 3.1 and jaws came
about. lol
-Original Message-
From: David Goldfield via Talk
Sent: Sunday, August 2, 2015 7:04 PM
To: Lloyd Rasmussen ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Screen Reader History
For me, Vocal-eyes 1.1 for
I'd love to upgrade, if they'd rule it out to me. LOL!
Chris.
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From: Chris via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: Window-Eyes Discussion List talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 2:28 AM
Subject: Windows 10 just keeps getting better!
Hi all
So, how did you solve the problem of WindowEyes keys bleeding through to
the host -- this is so annoying that I am not sure about using vmware
anymore, although I really do like it, otherwise.
Chris via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com wrote:
Hi all
Over the weekend, I created a virtual machine
Well if you want to update now try the Media Creation Tool and use the
upgrade this PC option.
On 03/08/2015 03:26, gary melconian via Talk wrote:
I don't know but windows 8 and 8.1 there is a big advantage to update as
those version of windows 8 are the reasons why enterprise did not update
If you want it go to the Microsoft and download the media creator an then
from their you can go about it. but be warned ccreate a back up of your
windows 8.1 recovery just to be on the safe side and irecommend youget a
flash drive probably about 16 or 32GB as they are fairly cheap at any store.
i found it.
in the search box type in privacy settings.
once in the list there are 12 menu options on the left side. press enter on
them then tab to get to the options for the menu item you pressed enter on.
From: Chris via Talk
Sent: August 3, 2015 11:14 AM
To: Dennis ; Window-Eyes Discussion
So what you are saying is no matter if a person wanted to stay with
windows 7 microsfoft will force everyone to upgrade to windows 10 then
is this correct? can this be confirmed?
On 8/3/2015 1:45 PM, Jim via Talk wrote:
Hi there!
I did about the same thing, I went from DOS to WIN98 to Win
Lol yes, especially if you are dealing with PCs running the upgrade.
On 03/08/2015 14:17, tchild via Talk wrote:
Hello guys, I guess sooner of later we will all be forced to upgraded again and
again. I was lucky enough to skip some of the crap w
that was forced on us.lol Like Vista, I managed
Hi there!
I did about the same thing, I went from DOS to WIN98 to Win XP to
Win 7. As Soon as I can, I will be going to Win 10. I did workn on
several systems with Vista and a couple with 3.1+. I am looking forward
to upgrading to Win 10. Just my 2 sence worth for whatever that my be
Also, if you want to prevent Microsoft from using your bandwidth to
deliver updates to others, go into windows update settings, advanced
options, choose how updates are delivered.
net bat via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com wrote:
i found it.
in the search box type in privacy settings.
once
Hi there are not 13 pages I would say 2 unless it was because I wasn't
online at the time. For those who are concerned with privacy then my
response would be to not use any computer or device and if you do don't
connect them to the internet.
On 03/08/2015 15:49, Dennis via Talk wrote:
I
Hi!
Yes, memory lane. Remember those nasty punch cards? You certainly hoped
that no one tripped you up, or you spilled soda on them, for that nasty
picking up the cards and sorting them out...boy those were the days.
I had used basic, self taught for work and re-wrote a Cornel
Butch, as I recall, you sold me my Apple 2E in 1983. I used it until
1992 and sold it to a friend who used it to drive a Braille embosser for
a few more years after that.
Andy
-Original Message-
From: Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+andrew.baracco=va@lists.window-eyes.com] On
Behalf Of
I do not believe that Window Eyes existed in 1993. As I recall, the
first screen reader that could access Windows was Window Bridge, in 1993
followed shortly after by JFW. Window Eyes came late to the party, I
believe in 1995.
Andy
-Original Message-
From: Talk
Hi Kevin,
Thanks for your detailed information. I don't have Windows 10 yet, but it is
sounding better and better. I like the idea of Siri having a sister. Smile.
Paulette
-Original Message-
From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+paulette=evickery@lists.window-eyes.com]
On Behalf Of Kevin
Have discovered that after installing Windows 10 on my HP laptop the
option to disable the touch pad when a external mouse is plugged in will
not stay checked in the mouse settings A sleep restart or shutdown
causes the box to become unchecked. Anyone else experiencing this issue?
What is Cortana? And what does it do?
-Original Message-
From: Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+vince=sealakeyachts@lists.window-eyes.com] On
Behalf Of Kevin Minor via Talk
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 6:11 AM
To: 'Window-Eyes Discussion List'
Subject: I don't have to sign into Windows 10
Vince. Cortana is a feature in Windows 10 similar to the voice assistant
called Seri used on Apple devices such as I-phones. You will need a headset
microphone, or if you have a laptop with a built-in hands free microphone,
you would be able to use Cortana. As an example, you could ask Cortana
HI,
I have not used this app yet. I thank you for a way to connect to news. As
a somewhat new user of WE I am looking forward to using this.
Thanks
-Original Message-
From: Talk
[mailto:talk-bounces+vince=sealakeyachts@lists.window-eyes.com] On
Behalf Of LB via Talk
Sent: Sunday,
Wow, another Artic vision user! Do you remember the Artic vision bbs?
-Original Message-
From: Pamela Dominguez via Talk
Sent: Sunday, August 02, 2015 9:17 AM
To: Thomas N. Chan ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: A new feature in Internet Explorer
I started out with artic
It's actually spelled S I R I, but yeah from what I hear Cortana is
basically the same sort of idea.
Focus your powers and prepare for buttle.
-Original Message-
From: Michael Massey via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 6:42 AM
To: 'Vince' ; 'Window-Eyes Discussion List'
Subject:
Good question!!
-Original Message-
From: Kim Lingo via Talk [mailto:talk@lists.window-eyes.com]
Sent: Saturday, August 01, 2015 8:53 AM
To: Sunshine; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: windows 10 are you willing to give up your privacy?
The real question is: do you really believe
I would say circumstances more than Microsoft will impell people to upgrade
as time goes by. Older operating systems are only supported for so long
after all, after which they become security risks.
Focus your powers and prepare for buttle.
-Original Message-
From: Sunshine via Talk
It sounds like the windows screenreader out of Canada you bought was Window
bridge. Pam.
-Original Message-
From: via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 12:16 PM
To: David Goldfield ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: Re: Screen Reader History
Wow! This is bringing back some fun
The same thing will happen to win 7 as happened to XP. No more support...
-Original Message-
From: Sunshine via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 3, 2015 2:09 PM
To: wohlg...@gmail.com ; Window-Eyes Discussion List ; Chris
Subject: Re: you will upgrade!!lol
So what you are saying is no
Win 7 will be supported until 2020 and Microsoft will not force you to
upgrade. The hype may make you want to upgrade!
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From: tchild via Talk talk@lists.window-eyes.com
To: Sunshine sunsh...@abe.midco.net; Window-Eyes Discussion List
talk@lists.window-eyes.com
Sent:
Yes, I remember punch cards. I did RPG and COBOL, and I remember the flow
charts and everything. You had to write the stuff up in braille, and then
make the punch cards, then run the punch cards and print it out. I used to
be able to read the punch cards. I know there were those key punch
Yes, they called it winvision. I had a disk of it, but I didn't have
windows at the time. Pam.
-Original Message-
From: Baracco, Andrew W via Talk
Sent: Monday, August 03, 2015 1:17 PM
To: Russ Kiehne ; Window-Eyes Discussion List
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] Re: A new feature in
Great idea Keith, thanks.
I want to point out to any current owner of a paid version of 9.1, that you can
get a paid version of 9.2 for $50, which is virtually the same price as just
buying Eloquence, and that way you'd have both Eloquence and support from AI
Squared (and one of the high
Hi, Everytime since I can remember anyway when a new version of windows
comes out there's a lot of hype either way. I got my first pc in 95 and of
course it had win 95 on it. I had not used win 3.1. I heard all the guys
that had been using 3.1 complaining about 95 and I couldn't figure out why
There's a very serious ransomware scam targeting Windows users trying to
upgrade to Windows 10. If you click the link in this email, it will
download a virus that locks your computer and holds it hostage until you
pay up.
This one is particularly dangerous because it's so timely. Right
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