Changing the Default Browser in Thunderbird

2017-10-01 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Well, with the decreasing support for WE in Firefox, how do I change the default browser in Thunderbird? I want Thunderbird to go iinto either IE or Chrome when I click on a link in Thunderbird. So, how to change the default? BTW, I'm using Windows 10. Thanks in

Firefox Updated and Unable to Navigate

2017-09-30 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, any Window-Eyes Users Still Out There. I just updated Firefox, and when I try to navigate with MSAA mode on, I just get a ding where before I could go up and down the page. How can I change it so it works? What happened?--Matthew Chao. ___ Any

Re: Adding New Account to Thunderbird

2017-09-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
.  Remember, it is worth exactly what you paid for it. Don Roberts On 9/1/2017 6:07 AM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: New account: Tools, enter account settings, enter tab once to account options button and space down arrow to add account Carol On 8/29/2017 8:06 AM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote

Adding New Account to Thunderbird

2017-08-29 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Window-Eyes still lives! Anyway, how do I add a new account to Thunderbird? Thanks in advance. Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai

Re: A bit of good news, I hope

2017-07-28 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Good to hear. We just keep on truckin'.--Matthew Chao On 7/28/2017 3:43 PM, via Talk wrote: Hi listers: Well, I just updated to Insider Preview Build 16251 and the error tones seem to have left. Also, there is nothing about a video driver being unattached. Hope

Re: Good Bye

2017-07-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Just made boat res. We're all set. See you Sunday! Will be there a little early to check in.--Matt. On 7/25/2017 1:35 PM, Bryan Peterson via Talk wrote: And this is where I wish I'd had the money to keep my SMA current so that I could! take advantage of this offer. JFW is still not my

Re: Good Bye

2017-07-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Oops, sent wrong message out a second ago. Cursor spoke one thing and was in another. Sorry about that.--Matthew Chao On 7/25/2017 1:35 PM, Bryan Peterson via Talk wrote: And this is where I wish I'd had the money to keep my SMA current so that I could! take advantage of this offer. JFW is

Re: Good Bye

2017-07-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Same here.--Matthew Chao On 7/25/2017 10:44 AM, Patricia Krinke via Talk wrote: I am with you! Trish -Original Message- From: Butch Bussen via Talk Sent: Monday, July 24, 2017 9:20 PM To: Pastor Gil Pries ; Window-Eyes Discussion List Cc: t...@window-eyes.com Subject: Re: Good Bye

Re: Good Bye

2017-07-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I'm Creators Update seems to be working for me; I'm using it.--Mathew Chao On 7/25/2017 10:36 AM, Kevin Huber via Talk wrote: Hi Pastor: I understand your decision to leave the list and I wish you good luck. to the person who asked if Window-eyes will work with Windows 10 Creator's addition,

Re: latest Thunderbird

2017-07-21 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Same here. Everything works.--Matthew Chao On 7/21/2017 8:32 AM, Don H via Talk wrote: I am having no issues with using WE and the latest version of Thunderbird on a Win 10 system. ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely

Re: updated all of my 35 apps

2017-07-21 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
No amount of uproar will chnge this course, I'm afraid.--Matthew Chao On 7/21/2017 12:50 PM, Sky Mundell via Talk wrote: Very sad what is happening and has happened. -Original Message- From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+skyt=shaw...@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Jeff Weiss via

Re: Window-eyes 9.5 not reading with Thunderbird

2017-07-21 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I uninstalled, then reinstalled Window-Eyes, and everything worked as normal. Updating the app or the sets files didn't work, so I did the "brute force" method.--Matthew Chao On 7/21/2017 11:29 AM, Chris Skarstad via Talk wrote: Later on today, i plan to get on the

Re: Window-eyes 9.5 not reading with Thunderbird

2017-07-21 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Until I have to switch, Window-Eyes it my only choice.--Matthew chao On 7/21/2017 9:57 AM, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote: I agree totally. All he does is bash bash, all negative. He likely bows to jaws 2 or 3 times a day. I still use window-eyes and so far it works on everything I use.

WE and Chrome

2017-07-20 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. It's been a while, but my question is: will the latest versions of WE work with Chrome? Thanks.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai

Re: Behind in times.

2017-07-15 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I would download the JAWS file with WE running. As for the rest, am procrastinating until I have to do it. But took advantage of the offer as a hedge. Good luck.--Matthew Chao On 7/15/2017 2:22 PM, David Crowell via Talk wrote: Hi everyone, Well as always I have not yet migrated to JFW.

Re: WE key describer

2017-07-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Insert-1.--Matthew Chao On 7/2/2017 11:10 PM, David Pearson via Talk wrote: Hello remaining list members, If you can, would someone be so kind to tell me how to turn on the key describer. Thanks, Dave ___ Any views or opinions

Re: Reading Internet Table With Window-eyes

2017-06-30 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I also still use Window-Eyes.--Matthew Chao On 6/29/2017 10:38 PM, Norene Trappa via Talk wrote: Hi, Rod, I feel as though I am the only person left on the GWmicro list. Just started using windows 10 and still use window-eyes. I presume most everyone has moved to the vfo list, so, could

Re: Reenabling the Thunderbird App

2017-06-26 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
much more. Contact: Phone: (716) 543-3323 (Ext. 500) Twitter: MysticAccess Facebook: mysticaccessempower Original Message From: Matthew Chao via Talk Sent: Monday, Jun 26, 2017 11:30 AM EST To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Reenabling the Thunderbird App Hi, Folks

Reenabling the Thunderbird App

2017-06-26 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Yes, there are some Window-Eyes holdouts, so here goes. I reinstalled the Enhanced Thunderbird app for WE. Am using Version 9.5.4. How do I get this app to associate with Mozilla Thunderbird? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any

Re: Vipper

2017-06-11 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Recommend you call them on Monday. They're pretty nice folks and will help you out.--Matthew chao On 6/11/2017 3:40 PM, Tom Fairhurst via Talk wrote: I am looking at Vipper Antivirus or Security. IN looking at their home page, I can’t seem to find the way to even download a free trial. I

Re: Reciprocal Idea

2017-06-10 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Subject: Re: Reciprocal Idea You really didn't need to send this message. Pam. -Original Message- From: Neville via Talk Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 9:34 PM To: Matthew Chao via Talk Subject: Re: Reciprocal Idea Hi, Window-eyes is dead so just get on with life and learn

Re: Reciprocal Idea

2017-06-10 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
to send this message. Pam. -Original Message- From: Neville via Talk Sent: Friday, June 09, 2017 9:34 PM To: Matthew Chao via Talk Subject: Re: Reciprocal Idea Hi, Window-eyes is dead so just get on with life and learn Jaws or NVDA. Neville On 9/06/2017 10:22 PM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote

Re: Reciprocal Idea

2017-06-09 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Discussion List Subject: Re: Reciprocal Idea I think this would be a great idea, but I doubt they will do this for us. I have been trying JAWS and find it very clunky. - Original Message - From: Matthew Chao via Talk To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Sent: Friday, June 9, 2017 8:22 AM

Reciprocal Idea

2017-06-09 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Remember how Window-Eyes had a special keyboard layout for JAWS defectors? Why couldn't the folks at VFO do the same for us? Besides, we had to go to JAWS somewhat kicking and screaming; it wasn't our choice. So, how about it, folks? What do you think?--Matthew Chao

Re: Window-Eyes Got Uninstalled

2017-05-31 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Never happened to me. Do you have JAWS installed? If so, possibly very interesting.--Matthew Chao On 5/31/2017 12:28 PM, Joseph Norton via Talk wrote: Hmmm. Hasn’t happened yet. My WE is still tooling along. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Peter Duran via Talk Sent: Wednesday,

Re: list of all jaws commands

2017-05-24 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
better yet, how about a braille reference sheet?--Matthew Chao On 5/24/2017 1:44 PM, Jeff Weiss via Talk wrote: Is there a list somewhere of all the jaws commands? I would certainly like to have such a list. thanks Jeff Weiss ___ Any views or

Re: Ok, eating crow now, lol

2017-05-24 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
No problem - crow taste good? .--Matthew Chao On 5/23/2017 7:22 PM, Tony C via Talk wrote: Ok, My bad. It’s been a little over a year ago the last time I tried WE with Netflix. I turned on WE today and tried Netflix. Had to use the mouse curson to click a couple of things but soon and I

Re: JAWS

2017-05-22 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I can tell you that Window-Eyes 9.5.4 works fine with Netflix in 2017. Why complain based on very old info? Did you even try it?--Matthew Chao On 5/22/2017 5:42 PM, Amanda Lee via Talk wrote: Yes but this is 2017, not 2011. Have you tried Window-Eyes with Netflicks lately? Also

Re: JAWS

2017-05-22 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I've had no problem with Netflix and WE, except for trying to get the movie to be audio-described. Other than that, was able to play whatever show I wanted.--Matthew Chao On 5/22/2017 4:36 PM, Tony C via Talk wrote: I know that WE hasn't worked with Netflix in several years, back in 2011

Re: scam call

2017-05-20 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I use NoMoRobo and my nuisance calls have gone down 99%. Two rings, no more, and I know it's a junk call. Try: www.nomorobo.com --Matthew Chao On 5/20/2017 7:18 PM, Dave via Talk wrote: I kept getting these calls telling me the caller was from Windows Technical Support and that I had

Re: if you have been waiting for your license, read this

2017-05-19 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Dave. I did the same thing - called them, explained my story, and before I knew it, they sent me my authorization via email. It's as though they said "Oops," and got it done; no muss no fuss. Yes, I'd suggest you call Monday as well.--Matthew Chao On 5/19/2017 8:45 PM, Dave via Talk

Re: another jaws thing.

2017-05-19 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I haven't received mine either; called on Wednesday.--Matthew Chao On 5/19/2017 2:02 AM, Thomas N. Chan via Talk wrote: How about the battery insert q replacement? Maybe one of the tuitorial did mention it, but hey, I am still waiting for the activation key from VFO.

Re: converting to jaws

2017-05-18 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I thought I read July 31.--Matthew Chao On 5/18/2017 6:03 PM, Bryan Peterson via Talk wrote: You mean July? Or did you mean June 30? Focus your powers and prepare for buttle. -Original Message- From: Tony C Sent: Thursday, May 18, 2017 3:15 PM To: Bryan Peterson ; Window-Eyes

Re: contacting VFO?

2017-05-18 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I think the number is: 800 444-4443.--Matthew Chao On 5/18/2017 1:42 PM, Jim via Talk wrote: Hi there FOLKS! Talked to a lady at VFO several days ago and she was going to send me a download link for JAWS. She took my information and I have yet to here anything at all..? Maybe I just

AutoComplete in Windows 10

2017-05-18 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I'm trying to get into a particular folder when I hit the Windows Key. When I start typing, however, it goes or suggests something I don't want. How do I disable this feature? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions

Re: Transferring Thunderbird Address Book from One PC to Another

2017-05-18 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
be replaced with a computer, deserves to be.” - David Thornburg On 5/17/2017 3:21 PM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote: Hi, Folks. I just bought a new laptop and was wondering if there might be a way to transfer the address book in Thunderbird from an older PC to the new one? Thanks in advance

Re: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
You'd be a fool not to.--Matthew Chao. On 5/17/2017 7:09 PM, Don H via Talk wrote: It is true that WE may work just fine for a good long while. However if you have a up to date copy of WE Why wouldn't you take the offer for a free copy of JAWS? On 5/17/2017 6:04 PM, Orlando Enrique Fiol

Re: converting to jaws

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Wow! $1400? That's one heck of a "blindness tax". No wonder why only agencies could buy it! Clearly, Window-Eyes was the better deal. Does that cost still apply to newbies today?--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017 6:47 PM, net bat via Talk wrote: why not call and try? one person paied $249 to

Transferring Thunderbird Address Book from One PC to Another

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I just bought a new laptop and was wondering if there might be a way to transfer the address book in Thunderbird from an older PC to the new one? Thanks in advance for any help you might have regarding this issue.--Matthew Chao. ___ Any

Re: whole migrating situation

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Same here. Also need braille.--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017 12:47 PM, Natalie via Talk wrote: I need braille to learn. Any info.?Natalie Johnson On 5/17/2017 1:36 AM, richard kurlander via Talk wrote: you used to work for we I feel as a blind person that tech support in these companies

Re: TB settings - was Re: Jaws and Thunderbird threaded messages

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hello. How do I turn off HTML composing? I found the tab, but can't seem to find where I can turn it off. Also, how do I tell Thunderbird to delete all read messages after a certain amount of time? Can't seem to find that option, either. Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017

Re: I've gone all the way to the Dark Side now!

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
What, you didn't have any SMA's to do that?--Matthew Chao P.S. Guess we got bitten by the shark; ouch. On 5/17/2017 10:50 AM, Dave via Talk wrote: This morning I called JAWS to make my Migration Official, and when they offered me two full upgrades to Jaws 19 and then 20, all for $125, I

Re: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hey, Grumpy Dave. Thoroughly agree. Right now, it all starts in Washington - need I say more? Yes, if asked politely, I usually volunteer; if imposed upon, not so much.--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017 10:29 AM, Dave via Talk wrote: I am always taken a back by those who sincerely believe

Re: Can we please stop the whinging

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Agree; stop contributing to global whining.--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017 10:15 AM, Armando Maldonado via Talk wrote: Yes, Amen, I too am testing out different options and becoming proactive in my decisions. Window-eyes is gone, but not forgotten. As I once said, nothing is made to last

Changing time before Deleting Emails in Thunderbird

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. My emails are staying on the server too long so that I end up getting the same emails back to me after I've deleted them from my desktop and turned on my notebook later on. Where is the setting for changing that, and how do I get to it? I want my emails to be deleted after a day

Re: whole migrating situation

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Me, too - except I forgot to change the autoplay function in Windows 10, wondering why, in the meantime, my DVD wasn't working to install WE .--Matthew Chao. On 5/17/2017 9:53 AM, Russ Kiehne via Talk wrote: In the last couple of windows 10 computers I bought, I was able to set them up

Re: migrating situation

2017-05-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Well-said, and enough of the drama and apparent simplicity of some. Time to move on, even if we're not necessarily happy about it.--Matthew Chao On 5/17/2017 8:36 AM, Doug Geoffray via Talk wrote: Orlando, I have to admit, you make this seem like a no-brainer. However, there are many

Re: FW: whole migrating situation

2017-05-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
If Microsoft really wanted to push product and promote customer goodwill (not that they need to do that), they'd follow Apple's lead and make Windows more accessible out of the box. I'm not happy about the Window-Eyes debacle, nor the monoply that VFO appears to be creating. Perhaps we as a

Re: Migration of Features?

2017-05-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Quite a few of us will be grumpy! I just signed up for the migration, and should be getting my authorization code soon.--Matthew Chao On 5/16/2017 3:42 PM, Paulette Vickery via Talk wrote: Hi Dave, Well said! I don't want to make the change back to Jaws, especially since they were the

Re: FW: whole migrating situation

2017-05-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
That's one thing that's predictable: CHANGE!--Matthew Chao On 5/16/2017 10:28 AM, Kevin Huber via Talk wrote: Hi Richard: We have to realize that Change happens whether we like it or not, and we have to get used to it. Many people did not like when DOS was fazed out, if you remember, but

Re: wineyes to jaws

2017-05-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Any way I can get a braille cheat sheet for JAWS? Thanks.--Matthew Chao On 5/15/2017 1:00 PM, brice Mijares via Talk wrote: I'm glad to hear there is some learning material, and no, I don't know of any list for Jaws users, but I do know they exist. Thanks for the info. On

Re: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration

2017-05-15 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
How do you get the Pro Edition?--Matthew Chao On 5/15/2017 1:06 PM, Don H via Talk wrote: On the JAWS download link provided I don't see a home and pro version. How do you get the home edition? On 5/15/2017 11:50 AM, Doug Geoffray via Talk wrote: Mark, Window-Eyes will continue to run as

Re: Window-Eyes to JAWS Migration

2017-05-15 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
My question is: On how many computers can we install JAWS? The reason I ask is that I use three computers - a virtual machine on a MacBook Pro, my desktop, and a new laptop. Under Window-Eyes, as long as we adhered to their licensing requirements, we could have as many installs as we

Trying to Install Creators Windows 10

2017-05-13 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Occasionally, I get this message that the new update of Windows 10 is ready to install. However, it popped up in the middle of Thunderbird. Thinking I'd be better off with Thunderbird closed, I closed that app, and the prompt went away. How do I know that indeed the update's

Re: Narrator key strokes

2017-05-13 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
u turn on the laptop for the first time. In the anniversary edition, you won’t hear anything. Hope this helps. Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Matthew Chao via Talk Sent: Friday, May 12, 2017 8:11 AM To: Lloyd Rasmussen via Talk Subject: Re: Narrater key strokes By the way, am getting a new

Re: Narrater key strokes

2017-05-12 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
By the way, am getting a new laptop with Windows 10. What's the key combination to start up Narrator? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao On 5/12/2017 7:08 AM, Lloyd Rasmussen via Talk wrote: Narrator has evolved quite a lot, including a responsive synthesizer, in the last few years. Its

Re: Window-Eyes!

2017-05-09 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I agree. All this speculation is exactly that, speculation. Until the official word comes out, I'm still supporting Window-Eyes. All this speculation is just a waste of electrons and disk space.--Matthew Chao On 5/9/2017 2:14 PM, Jim via Talk wrote: You all know that there are a very

Installing WE from a Thumb Drive

2017-05-08 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I'm getting a new Dell Latitude E7470. It has no DVD/CD-ROM drive. How do I make an installation thumb drive to do the same thing as the DVD? Thanks.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of

Re: Anyone tried Quicken 2017?

2017-05-05 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I've never tried any Quicken product, even though I've wanted to. Does it work with WE? And how would I get the checks to line up on my laser printer? Thanks.--Matthew Chao On 5/5/2017 11:25 AM, Van Lant, Robin via Talk wrote: I got an email promoting the new Quicken 2017 and it claims

Re: Using Office/Word 2013

2017-04-27 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
/2017 11:10 PM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote: Hi, Folks. I'm using Word 2013 with WE 9.5.4. Any tips on how to set up Word and/or WE so they play nice? Am not used to using the Ribbon. Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions

Re: gun shy about new laptop

2017-04-13 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Suggestion: Buy computers that are geared towards the corporate market. My experience has been that when you buy computers that are for home use, the tech support is poor, as are the innards. By contrast, a business computer tends to have better components and better tech support. After

Re: gun shy about new laptop

2017-04-12 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Oh yes, and my pet peeve is the touchpad. I can turn that off with FN/F5.--Matthew Chao On 4/12/2017 1:53 PM, Joseph Norton via Talk wrote: You might look at some Acer models. Mine has the applications key, and, the mouse pad is easily disabled by pressing fn plus f7. I may have had to go

Re: gun shy about new laptop

2017-04-12 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Also Dell's not too bad. I have a Latitude E6530, and no problem with the FN key.--Matthew Chao On 4/12/2017 1:53 PM, Joseph Norton via Talk wrote: You might look at some Acer models. Mine has the applications key, and, the mouse pad is easily disabled by pressing fn plus f7. I may have

Re: Determining Whether Upgrade Occurred

2017-04-11 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
for the process to complete. On 4/11/2017 4:05 PM, Loy via Talk wrote: 1703 build15063 - Original Message - From: Matthew Chao via Talk To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Sent: Tuesday, April 11, 2017 4:57 PM Subject: Determining Whether Upgrade Occurred Hi, Folks. What version

Determining Whether Upgrade Occurred

2017-04-11 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. What version of Windows 10 should I be looking for following the upgrade? Thanks.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For

Re: Windows 10 release

2017-04-11 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Question is: is there an update for Window-Eyes, or will our current versions work with the new Windows 10 release?--Matthew Chao On 4/11/2017 8:45 AM, Loy via Talk wrote: It is being rolled out starting today. However you can download it yourself if you wish from this link

Getting Out of Protected view in Word 2016

2017-04-05 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I had to buy Office 2016 because my computer crashed, and Microsoft wouldn't let me download an old copy. Since then, I've had to go into a protected view document to read it; much harder than in regular mode. How do I disable the protected view mode? Thanks in advance.--Matthew

Re: NVDA

2017-04-05 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Try nvaccess.org.--Matthew Chao o. On 4/5/2017 3:56 PM, Linette Sukup via Talk wrote: Since people are talking about Apple and Android screen readers, I'm not the only OT posting-person here. Is the NVDA site a .com or an .org? A link would be nice, but not necessary. Thank you. Peace.

Re: Windows screen readers

2017-04-05 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
And try using one of these touchscreens when your fingers are cold. Makes me want to smash these things. One size does not fit all.--Matt, N1IBB. On 4/5/2017 9:59 AM, Russ Kiehne via Talk wrote: That is why they have the second generation victor reader Stream! -Original Message-

Re: A great article for those considering a Mac.

2017-04-05 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
A good, well-balanced article. Now, if they could combine the best of both worlds, we'd really have something hot. How fortuitous that this article came out when it did; I have doubts about the new touch bar on the new Macs. I still like my function keys. And what happens with Windows in

Re: making the switch

2017-04-04 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Great idea! Also, some of us are pushing our systems to play games like Flight Simulator - play hard and work hard. FS uses a different means whereby you actually fly the plane by issuing voice commands. But that's another topic. Point is, now that we have all this hardware, push it for

Re: Windows screen readers

2017-04-04 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Also, the actual CONTENT may change, depending on whether you're using the Mac or a Windows PC. I've heard of instances in which those using Macs are steered towards higher-priced items (as Apples cost more, and, presumably that segment has no problem paying more) compare to PC users of that

Re: makeing the switch

2017-04-04 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Well, I started with Vocal-Eyes back in the good ol' DOS days, and have been with them ever since. I have a Mac, but my problem is corporate world uses Microsoft products, and the Office stuff for the Mac isn't accessible enough for my taste.--Matthew Chao On 4/4/2017 6:04 AM, Tony C via

Blinking Images on My computer and How to Get Rid of Them

2017-03-31 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. My significant other told me today that the images on my screen are blinking. Is there any way I can get rid of them? I also think it slows down the speech. Thanks in advance.--Matthew chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this

Rinstalling Windows & Window-Eyes

2017-03-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. My computer crashed and I had to reinstall Windows 7 from scratch. Are there any tweaks I need to do to get Window-Eyes to work optimally with Windows 7? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this

Trouble with Thunderbird

2017-03-23 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I was changing something in Windows 10 regarding user accounts. When I got back into Thunderbird, all my other emails (over 600 of them) were gone. How do I get them back? Thanks.--Matthew Chao. ___ Any views or opinions presented in

Re: Touch screen phones

2017-03-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Yes, amazing how physical keyboards are more accurate. And oh yes, try sending a text message on a touchscreen while riding along in a car, bus or train and getting jostled all the while. Lots of fun, not. As for GW, I still like Window-Eyes, and will use it until it's no more. And I DON'T

Re: Failure to hold VFO to account

2017-03-16 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Personally, I miss the phones with physical buttons/keyboards. Try using a touchscreen with cold fingers and see how far you get. One size does not fit all.--Matt, N1IBB. On 3/15/2017 11:12 PM, Butch Bussen via Talk wrote: Problem is you i phone users think everyone can use one and can use

Problem with MSAA Mode

2017-03-13 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I had to reinstall WE, and now I can't get MSAA mode to turn on and off. Am I missing something? Am using version 9.5.4.0.Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the

Will WE Work with Chrome?

2017-03-12 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I thought I skimmed through something on this list regarding Chrome working with WE. Does it work, and if so, are there any different keyboard commands for it? Thanks in advance. Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in

Re: Just in passing

2017-02-02 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Got my DVD within a few days.--Matthew Chao On 2/2/2017 2:23 PM, Vaughan Dodd via Talk wrote: Hi Don. Glad that at least one paying customer is getting a level of support that should be expected. My experience is frustrating. I no longer request the DVD, as the last one took more than

Re: Returning to list - what's going on with GW and AISquared

2017-01-25 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I received an update disk with 9.5.4 after I requested one.--Matthew Chao On 1/25/2017 12:05 PM, Brenda via Talk wrote: Hey Mike and Dave, and anyone else... Thanks for the quick replies. This is horrible - Window eyes might be no more? I searched January list archieves and found

Re: Question regarding Window-Eyes Update 9.5.4

2017-01-19 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Based on the email, we might after Jan. 26. Not sure, however.--Matthew Chao On 1/19/2017 9:08 AM, Russ Kiehne via Talk wrote: Do we need a window-eyes 9.5.4 cd to install window-eyes on a new computer or to reinstall? ___ Any views or opinions

Re: here is quite a good voice.

2016-12-28 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Not too bad.--Matthew Chao On 12/28/2016 5:40 PM, Curtis Delzer via Talk wrote: This is pretty new, and they are worth out support. This is a SAPI 5 voice I am now using, and the voice has 4 English derivations, and some other languages. Check them out at: https://www.innoetics.com/ it will

Clearing the Printer Spool in Windows 10

2016-12-17 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I forgot that I was printing out a whole document instead of one page. Now, my printer's printing out more than I want. How do I clear the print spool in Windows 10? Put another way, how do I stop the document from printing out the rest of the document which is several hundred

Re: RUMORS

2016-12-01 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Totally agree. Enough drama . Back to work!--Matt. On 12/1/2016 4:47 PM, Jim via Talk wrote: Hi there FOLKS! Just got off the phone with AI-Squared about 45 minutes ago, and talked to a living breathing human being who told me that Window-Eyes was going nowhere in the near future. In

Changing Trash Settings in Thunderbird

2016-11-28 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I've been trying to get Thunderbird to delete messages within a certain period of time, but can't seem to find that feature. Where should I look? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are

Re: Future of WE

2016-11-26 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Oh the shark bites! Not interested. Don't like the lack of transparency, and I don't like options being forced down our throats. There needs to be more competition, not a monoply.--Matthew Chao On 11/26/2016 12:00 PM, CJ MAY via Talk wrote: Well I plan to keep my head in the sand for

Re: Steve Clower

2016-11-22 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Tell you what - if we're forced to by Shark, I may just forget about Windows machines as much as I can. Being forced into a screenreader and culture I don't like is like having our new president-elect take officve. I like neither of them. Just my thoughts.--Matthew Chao On 11/22/2016

Windows 7 and Updating to IE11

2016-11-06 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. I can't seem to update to IE11, even though I get a message to do so. Had a system crash and had to reinstall Windows 7 after failing to go to Windows 10. How do I get the update when I can't get it from Microsoft? Or, will Chrome work with WE? Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao

Re: is casper 10 accessible?

2016-10-28 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Not sure, unless you bought the package at version 8 time.--Matthew Chao On 10/28/2016 3:19 PM, Dennis Long via Talk wrote: can you get version 8 from them and install the updates? - Original Message - From: "Les Gordon via Talk" To: "net bat"

Re: is casper 10 accessible?

2016-10-28 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I've been able to use it by using WE's "find" command to do most functions.--Matthew Chao On 10/28/2016 1:43 PM, Les Gordon via Talk wrote: for me casper 10 is not accessible with we. at all. i spoke with customer service and they said there working on making future changes so casper will

Re: Casper 10 and WE

2016-10-18 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Nevil. Am using Casper 10, and, in my opinion, it doesn't seem to be as accessible as Version 8. Am also having trouble backing up from Windows 10 Anniversary to my external USB 3.0 drive; don't understand why. Will check again and confirm.--Matthew Chao On 10/17/2016 10:27 PM,

Re: The future of Window-eyes

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
As another paying customer, I, too expect results - up-to-date and bulletproof software. If GW is absorbed into JAWS, not enough competition, which in turn, means little or no attempt at innovation. And guess what? The customer gets lost in the shuffle. Just my thoughts on monoplies, just

Re: The future of Window-eyes

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
: The future of Window-eyes You all have know idea what you're talking about. Stop asuming things. Window eyes is not going away! If it wire, I think Doug or Dan would let us know! RJ On 10/3/2016 10:36 AM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote: I'm sure they will hear an earful from those of us who like

Getting Rid of the Ribbon inb Windows 10

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Hi, Folks. Is there any way I can get rid of the darn ribbon in Windows 10? It's driving me nuts. Thanks in advance.--Matthew Chao ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent

Re: The future of Window-eyes

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
I'm sure they will hear an earful from those of us who like and use Window-Eyes. And yes, it's my money, and I want a good product. Perhaps there should be more transparency as to what they plan to do. Tell me straight, and I'll make my own decisions with my feet and my wallet.--Matthew

Re: The future of Window-eyes

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Not enough competition. Am I hearing "monoply"? I don't like the current fact that you're allowed so many copies per license. And if your computer crashes, too bad for you. With Window-Eyes, didn't have to worry about that. In any event, guess we'll have to wait and see. On the other

Re: The future of Window-eyes

2016-10-03 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
Keep this stuff up, and they'll drive more people to the Mac. I've never liked FS's attitudes regarding marketing and quality control.--Matthew Chao On 10/3/2016 8:22 AM, Kevin Barry via Talk wrote: Welcome to the world of being a customer of a private equity firm, nothing good. On

Re: ThunderBird and Window-Eyes

2016-10-01 Thread Matthew Chao via Talk
as if all thunderbird users are on vacation. I and a couple others asked questions yesterday with little or no response. - Original Message ----- From: "Matthew Chao via Talk" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com> To: "Window-Eyes Discussion List" <talk@lists.window-eyes.com>

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