Re: An app for removing duplicate contacts

2013-07-11 Thread John Panarese
Hi Esther, Thank you for the info and my thanks to everyone who tossed out suggestions. I am subscribed to so many lists and I know this subject had come up on one of the lists. I appreciate all of the feedback and will pass along the suggestions. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac

An app for removing duplicate contacts

2013-07-10 Thread John Panarese
Hi folks, Can anyone recommend an app for the iDevices that will sort contacts and remove or merge duplicates? I know it's easier done on the computer, but the situation makes that alternative not practical. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email,

Re: Question regarding an ICloud account

2013-07-10 Thread John Panarese
There is nothing special. I set up my iCloud email on an Outlook account with Windows 7. Just fill in the details and it should work fine. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE

Re: Apple iPhone versus android software

2013-05-22 Thread John Panarese
It's not. If you read all of the technical data and things going on, there are constant security problems with Android. The problem is the average user has no idea about them. We are a small minoirty as far as the fact that we read technical outlets and have knowledge of them. Other than

Re: Activating app switcher on bluetooth keyboard

2013-05-22 Thread John Panarese
You can do a control-option-h twice. There might be another way, but that's how I do it. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX Mountai

Re: Apple iPhone versus android software

2013-05-19 Thread John Panarese
Regardless of how much Android accessibility evolves, it's still running on Android. That will always be the problem. As the Android market continues to fracture, there are more than a half dozen different active versions of the software and hardware longevity with that software is minimum

Re: changing wi fi settings

2013-05-04 Thread John Panarese
I think you have to go into settings and WiFi and select the, more info, button for your network to have the phone forget that network. I don't think you can change the encryption type from WiFi settings for the network on the phone. You'll have to rejoin ghe network and put in the new pass

Re: voice dream podcast.

2013-03-12 Thread John Panarese
Let me clarify what I said in my message. Using a Mac, you'd just option-enter on the link for the podcast on the site and it will directly download to your Downloads folder. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, h

Re: link for Voicedream podcast

2013-03-11 Thread John Panarese
You should be able to download it from the site itself. Can you right click on the link used to play it? Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR

Re: streaming audio from laptop to iphone (zumocast alternative)?

2013-03-03 Thread John Panarese
APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Mar 3, 2013, at 2:44 PM, Chris H wrote: > There is both a Windows and Mac app. > > > Christopher Hallsworth > > On 03/03/2013 19:00, John Panarese wrote: >>I'm coming late to this

Re: streaming audio from laptop to iphone (zumocast alternative)?

2013-03-03 Thread John Panarese
I'm coming late to this discussion, but I am assuming the desktop Tonido app is only for Windows? Is there a Mac equivalent? Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPO

Re: Accessibility of WordPress

2013-02-16 Thread John Panarese
It's pretty straight forward. From what I have seen, it is accessible. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STOR

Re: ITunes Setting for Mounting IPod Touch 4 as a Disk?

2013-01-24 Thread John Panarese
Wow. I didn't know that changed. I rarely use it, but it's good information. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED A

Re: ITunes Setting for Mounting IPod Touch 4 as a Disk?

2013-01-24 Thread John Panarese
Is that the checkbox in iTunes preferences under the devices pane? It's either that one, or it shows up in the info tab when you have the device connected to your computer. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, htt

Re: Moving Icons Between Multiple Home Screens

2013-01-10 Thread John Panarese
It's kind of right. You double tap and hold on an icon until you here VoiceOver say, moving app. Then, you can slide your finger towards the left edge of the screen if you want it on a previous page or the right side if you want it on the next page. Once you get to the edge, VoiceOver sho

Re: Router and Iphone

2012-12-18 Thread John Panarese
I believe the iOS 6.02 update is out or will be shortly that is supposed to fix the connectivity people have been reporting with WiFi. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CE

Re: Activating VO on Apple TV.

2012-12-17 Thread John Panarese
OK, this was the method that had worked in the passed. I am posting this, but since the interface has apparently changed in version 5, I'm not sure if this is still applicable, as I haven't tried it myself. Still, just in case it is, here you go, If VoiceOver becomes disabled on your Appl

Re: Purchasing from Itunes

2012-12-15 Thread John Panarese
I don't know if this has anything to do with it, but I read somewhere that some people fail to understand or realize that Apple has to charge California sales tax on to purchases. So, if you buy a track for $0.99, there will still be tax included when you actually get the receipt. Again, I

Re: a list of questions regarding apple certified courses.

2012-12-13 Thread John Panarese
C and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Dec 13, 2012, at 2:09 AM, chandan mokashi wrote: > hey john, > thanx a bunch for your help and guidance. > regards, > chandan > > Sent from my iPad > > On 13-Dec-2012, at 1:21 AM, John Panarese wrote: > >> There a

Re: a list of questions regarding apple certified courses.

2012-12-12 Thread John Panarese
ch for the informative reply. > r u aware of any courses for the i o s platform? like app develeping? > thanx regards, > chandan. > > Sent from my iPad > > On 11-Dec-2012, at 8:57 PM, John Panarese wrote: > >>Apple offers several different types of certification ex

Re: a list of questions regarding apple certified courses.

2012-12-11 Thread John Panarese
Apple offers several different types of certification exams. Many are specific to their major applications, like Logic Pro and so forth. However, there are, to my knowledge, 3 major certification exams. 1. Mountain Lion Essentials 2. Mountain Lion Server Essentials 3. Apple Hardware Essent

Re: A question from an iPHone user that was sent to me about the Square reader

2012-11-21 Thread John Panarese
t had a card reader available that > plugged in to the charging port instead of the headphone jack. > Hope it works out. > - Original Message - From: "John Panarese" > To: > Sent: Wednesday, November 21, 2012 9:16 AM > Subject: A question from an iPHone user

A question from an iPHone user that was sent to me about the Square reader

2012-11-21 Thread John Panarese
Hi guys, I am posting a question on behalf of a user who is not currently subscribed to the list. His is a blind vendor in Hawaii and he is having trouble with the Square reader. Please see his question below. I will send him any responses. i have an iPhone 4s with square app thinking i

Re: new braille display and bluetooth keyboard commands in iOS 6

2012-11-20 Thread John Panarese
This is a great question. Is there a Braille display equivalent for the control-option-shift-m Bluetooth keyboard command? Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com Twitter, @macfortheblin

Re: Found another iOS 6.01 bug can anyone confirm?

2012-11-10 Thread John Panarese
I'm not seeing this either. It's indicating the message count of new mail messages as it always has done. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com Twitter, @macfortheblind APPLE CERTIFIED

Re: new iPod nano battery

2012-10-31 Thread John Panarese
Hold down the power button and it will turn off. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE

Re: new iPod nano

2012-10-21 Thread John Panarese
I have one. No, it's perfectly doable. VoiceOver is available to you. I have paired my Bluetooth headphones without any issues and use them. It's a simplified interface compared to the iPad or iPhone, but it's still fully accessible. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Bli

Re: [Maccessibility] Hide Newsstand In A Folder On iOS 6 With One Click, No Jailbreak Required

2012-10-08 Thread John Panarese
You have to VO space on the link with the right arrow. That will take you to the post. They linked the article from another site. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com Twitter, @macfo

Re: receipts for apps

2012-10-05 Thread John Panarese
Yes, just forward them or print them. I have to save them for tax purposes as well in some cases. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com Twitter, @macfortheblind APPLE CERTIFIED SUPP

Re: receipts for apps

2012-10-05 Thread John Panarese
If it is through the iTunes store or Mac App store, you should get a receipt emailed to you. At least, I have always gotten one. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com Twitter, @macfort

Re: Setting appointments in calendar with Siri

2012-10-01 Thread John Panarese
SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL FOR MAC OSX LION AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT On Oct 1, 2012, at 2:25 PM, "CD" wrote: > I didn’t pick a default calendar. > > > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Setting appointments in calendar with Siri

2012-10-01 Thread John Panarese
I know I had this problem at first too, but I am vague as to exactly what I did. I recall it had to do with not having picked a default calendar in the calendar app, but I am trying to remember what I did. If you still have problems, let me know ans I'll sit down and try to dust the cobwe

Re: article: iPhone 5 honeymoon over already?

2012-09-30 Thread John Panarese
It's called, FUD. Plain and simple. Apple catches it because being on top, you draw the fire from the media and everyone else. It's like a political election. You might find pieces of truth and accuracy among the nonsense, but things are deliberately exaggerated and distorted to damage th

Re: article: iPhone 5 honeymoon over already?

2012-09-29 Thread John Panarese
This is an example of FUD gone wild, fear, uncertainty and doubt. It's amazing the stuff the media runs with. I guess when you are on top, you have to expect everyone to take shots at you and blowing everything out of proportion. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind T

Re: Nearly 60 Percent of iPhone Owners Have Installed iOS 6 (Image)

2012-09-29 Thread John Panarese
Yes, and compare this to the 7 or 8 percent estimated Android users who can run 4.1 on their device who have actually installed it and the vastly small percent of devices out in the wild that can actually run 4.1 at all. It's a very impressive figure put in the context of the amount of tim

Re: Siri Generated Text Messages Bug Discovered in iOS 6.0

2012-09-27 Thread John Panarese
I am not seeing this. I just tried it twice without the screen locking. I am having a strange issue in which I sometimes tell SIRI to send a text and the screen to cancel, send or reply is shown again. I then have to tell her to send it a second time before it will go. Take Care John D.

Re: IOS 6.0 and Voice Over

2012-09-16 Thread John Panarese
To my knowledge, AppleVis has always been extremely informative and reliable. I am glad that this was mentioned by them. As someone pointed out, the store surely can change by Wednesday, so let's hope it will be fixed. In the mean time, I'll rely on AppleVis, as I have been doing for qui

Re: A Tip for A T & T Wireless Customers Who Are Thinking About Upgrading to iPhone 5

2012-09-14 Thread John Panarese
It's funny because I don't know of anyone who is underwhealmed by the iPhone 5. In fact, I think there was more negative reaction to the 4 and 4S among the people I know than the 5. I think that we really sometimes miss the point of these releases because we naturally look at the accessibil

Re: Fax Services

2012-08-31 Thread John Panarese
I use Fax.com, which is $9.95 a month. I think you can purchase a few apps from the Mac app store that gives you subscription rates based on faxes sent and received. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://ww

Re: Book not showing up on my iPhone

2012-08-22 Thread John Panarese
Did you try downloading again? If it's not in purchases, but it's saying you bought it, you probably want to contact the iTunes store support. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com

Re: Moderator closing topic - Was Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!

2012-06-23 Thread John Panarese
Just saw this now. Sorry about that. My bad for adding to it. My apologies to the list and mods. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Jun 23, 2012, at 8:53 AM, "Raul A. Gallegos" wrote: > Hey all. I let this thread go on for a bit longer than I probably s

Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!

2012-06-23 Thread John Panarese
x27;s not their responsibility as their standard line. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Jun 23, 2012, at 7:46 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: > Hi, > > With all do respect, I find this extremely hard to believe. Yes. Macs are > more expensive but, not twice as expens

Re: THINKING ABOUT A MAC!

2012-06-22 Thread John Panarese
equal and, in some cases, superior to any Windows screen reader. Try using a Mac with sufficient knowledge and capabilities before you start make blanket statements, please. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Jun 18, 2012, at 10:05 PM, "Russ" wrote: >

Re: Editing text in iPhone

2012-06-16 Thread John Panarese
the frustration threshold is reached, it's human nature just to dismiss something as being too hard or not worth the effort. Take Care John Panarese jpanar...@gmail.com On Jun 16, 2012, at 1:24 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > ALthough you are entitled to your opinion, I would hav

Re: Apple TV documentation

2012-06-16 Thread John Panarese
On my website, there is an RTF version of the setup manual for the Apple TV 2nd generation. It can be found in the documents section. http://macfortheblind.com/documentation Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4479 Email, j...@macfortheblind.com Website,

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