Note taking apps

2023-07-27 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi all, I used to use MacJournal but this app is no longer developed.n. I wanted to know what apps are accessible, support notebooks, and will sync across devices and maybe platforms like windows/Mac etc. I tried good notes but I am still undecided on how accessible it is. Thanks for any help

Mac Big Sur and mission control and command+tab

2021-04-20 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I had a question about Mission Control and Mac Big Sur. Is it possible to have cmd+tab just switch between windows in the currently active (space), virtual desktop? In windows, I can alt+tab, and if I have mail, and chrome open in desktop1, and outlook and word in desktop2, alt+tab

Mac OS Big Sur and punctuation settings

2021-04-15 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I have come home! I have been away from the Mac world for a couple years, and I just bought a Mac mini m1. And I am loving it. It has come far since I remember Mac OS X a few years ago. The reason I am on the Mac the majority of the time is that I’m doing doing development in Xcode

Mac OS Big Sur 11.2.3, dock menu

2021-04-14 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi all,I just got a new Mac mini w/ Mac OS Big Sur.  On my old Mac with Mac OS X 10.15 I used to be able to go to running apps on the dock, and do vo+shift+m to bring up the context menu, and then from there say to keep the app shortcut on the dock when it wasn’t running that way I could run it

glucose meter blood sugar checking

2018-11-07 Thread Juan Hernandez
HI All, Are there any accessible glucose meters that work with the iPhone that anyone would recommend? Thanks for any help you all can give.  Best, Juan -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

apple tv and streaming television

2018-09-17 Thread Juan Hernandez
with Voice Over on the apple tv? Directv? Sling Box? Best, Juan Hernandez <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> juanhernande...@gmail.com 619-750-9431 (M) | 858-777-3311 (F) <http://www.juanhernandez.me/> My WebSite | Twitter | <https://www.facebook.com/blindwiz>

lyft support contact

2018-01-03 Thread Juan Hernandez
tried supp...@lyft.com <mailto:supp...@lyft.com> , but that replies back to me that it is no longer active. Thanks for any advise. Juan Juan Hernandez <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> juanhernande...@gmail.com 619-750-9431 -- The following information is important for

RE: Slow iPhone

2017-11-30 Thread Juan Hernandez
; Juan Hernandez juanhernande...@gmail.com 619-750-9431 (M) | 858-777-3311 (F) My WebSite | Twitter | FaceBook | LinkedIn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 30, 2017 1:28

RE: money identifying apps

2017-06-19 Thread Juan Hernandez
I was showing a friend my looktell moneyreader app. When we went onto the appstore to get it for her, we could not find it. Did looktell stop selling it on the appstore? Best, Juan Hernandez juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> 619-750-9431 (M)

RE: bluetooth earbud recommendations?

2017-01-31 Thread Juan Hernandez
, but just better designed. It has better audio quality, and the microphones are better in the 5200 series over the legend. Juan Hernandez juanhernande...@gmail.com 619-750-9431 (M) | 858-777-3311 (F) My WebSite | Twitter | FaceBook | LinkedIn -Original Message- From: viphone

RE: location tracking, iPhone battery drains fast

2016-06-05 Thread Juan Hernandez
nd so on can be turned off without ill effects and of course you should turn off traffic and that setting whereby your iPhone keeps track of places you go to. Regards, Sieghardtry to From: viphone@googlegroups.com <mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com> [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]

location tracking, iPhone battery drains fast

2016-06-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, This morning I was noticing thatmy iPhone 6+ was draining at an alarming rate. I was at 100% charge when I woke up this morning at 7am, and by 11:30a, my phone shutdown because it died. I am seeing that the "location tracking on" message is continuously on the status bar. I

RE: A Good Calendar App

2016-05-17 Thread Juan Hernandez
I really love MonthCal. It is easy and clean. Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com Mobile: 619-750-9431 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindwiz Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindwiz -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com

accessibility apps

2016-04-19 Thread Juan Hernandez
Juan Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> Mobile: 619-750-9431 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindwiz Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindwiz -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhon

aftershokz headphones

2016-03-30 Thread Juan Hernandez
. Is this true? Someone at CSUN from LS should me a pair that goes over your head, and I found them to be the as500. Are these the only ones? Can soeone speak to any other models? Thanks Juan Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com>

Re: new update is rolling out

2016-03-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
You must have an older device? or one of those devices that the activation issues occurred on. if you see that this 9.3 update has a different build number than the one that is already on your phone. HTH. Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.

Re: How can I get text message forwarding to start working again having updated my IPhone and IPad to 9.3??

2016-03-22 Thread Juan Hernandez
HI there, Have you tried logging out of iCloud on both devices and reloading in? Best, Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> Mobile: (619) 750-9431 Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/blindwiz <https://www.twitter.com/blindwiz&

accessible keyboard w/ number row

2016-01-21 Thread Juan Hernandez
, Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com <mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com> Mobile: 619-750-9431 Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindwiz Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindwiz -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you ha

apple tv4, netflix, audio description

2015-12-18 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I can't find how to enable audio description on my new apple tv 4. Did we loose the capability? Best, Juan Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com mobile: (619) 750-9431 twitter: http://www.twitter.com/blindwiz facebook: http://www.facebook.com/blindwiz

bus transit app

2015-10-15 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I live in san diego. What is an accessible app to get the bus and trolley stop times? We used to have sdTransit, but it stopped working when I upgraded toiOS 9. Best, -- The following information is important for all members of the VIPhone list. If you have any questions

RE: Disappearing audiobooks in the audible app

2015-08-25 Thread Juan Hernandez
I have seen that I can usually read the first page of books when under the cloud tab in my audible app, but when I scroll back to go back into my book libarary the pages are blank. Anyone know anything about this? Or is this just another audible bug? Best, From:

Re: Disappearing audiobooks in the audible app

2015-08-25 Thread Juan Hernandez
no books at all. when I move to the device tab, even though I know I have books on the device downloaded, the screen is empty. Where can I report issues to audible? Best, Juan Hernandez Email: juanhernande...@gmail.com Cell: 619-750-9431 Follow me at: http://www.twitter.com/blindwiz friend me

Re: iOS 9

2015-07-12 Thread Juan Hernandez
to my knowledge there is not an nvda with the public beta. But, to be make 100% sure I’ve emailed apple and what a reply about this. I will post my reply from apple as soon as I can. Best, On Jul 12, 2015, at 1:05 PM, Steve Vandecar steve.vande...@gmail.com wrote: Hello all, I would

RE: the VO Differences in the iPhone 5 and the iPhone 6

2015-04-26 Thread Juan Hernandez
The software is the same on the 5 as it on the 6. On the 6 though is much more responcive/faster. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Laura Bratton Sent: Sunday, April 26, 2015 7:01 PM To: viphone Subject: the VO Differences

RE: I want to put my itunes library on to a windows 8 lap top and I'm having trouble

2015-04-25 Thread Juan Hernandez
There is a music folder in your profile folder. It is called either music or my music. Goin there, and you’ll see an itunes folder. Copy that to a flash drive, and put it in the same place on your windows 8 laptop. Rerun iTunes, and it should hopefully detect it. I am not absolutely sure

RE: dropbox

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
Try logging out then back in. Also, just uninstall the app and reinstall it. Itmight be corrupted From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of JoJo and Clinton Sent: Friday, April 24, 2015 6:24 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: dropbox I used to

RE: zoom and loosing colors

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
on the occasions you need it and then tell Siri to turn off zoom when you are finished? Harry On 24 Apr 2015, at 04:17, Juan Hernandez juanhernande...@gmail.com mailto:juanhernande...@gmail.com wrote: HI All, My wife is a partial sighted user. She uses Zoom on her iPad 4 running iOS 8.3

excersize bike

2015-04-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
HiAll, I want to get an excersize bike that I can connect my iphone to via Bluetooth, or some kind of connection. Does anyone here know one that is accessible? That the app is accessible, etc. -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new

zoom and loosing colors

2015-04-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
HI All, My wife is a partial sighted user. She uses Zoom on her iPad 4 running iOS 8.3. There are times when she is using her iPad that a window comes up. She says this window isn’t exactly the new zoom controller window, but seems to have other controls in it. For some reason, and

RE: DRM removal

2015-03-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
This is true. Because often removing DRM is the only time someone can gain access accessibly to content. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Diakogeorgiou Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 9:25 AM To:

RE: Any Issues Boarding A Flight with the External Battery Pack

2015-03-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
I usually carry 2-3 battery packs on to the plane with me with no issue. I’ve traveled with most of the big airlines in the u.s. with no issues. HTH From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, March 04, 2015 8:13 AM To:

RE: iTunes and latest version of Window Eyes

2015-02-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
Good communication skill ??? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Charles Rivard Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2015 10:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iTunes and latest version of Window Eyes I know that the

lag while using Bluetooth headset

2015-02-19 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi all, I wanted to know if all of you guys that use a bt headset, whether it maybe mono or stereo find that there is a slight lag when moving around the screen. I also especially find that the lag is very obvious when typing on the virtual keyboard. Is this something that we just have to

bt keyboards and keys being heald down

2015-02-18 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi all, I have noticed, with various bt keyboards, that sometimes when entering an edit field ion ios 8.x, that without me doing anything, somehow a key press occures. Sometimes like a whole line of e's, h's or what ever letter shows up, and voice over can't stop speaking the letters. I have

RE: accessible online chat service for professional use

2014-12-16 Thread Juan Hernandez
You should check out window-eyes latest beta version, wineyes 9.0, I have seen that most live web chats work now where in the past they didn't. So if your chat system has a web interface you should check it out. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Deleting Audible books, was: Deleting books from audible?

2014-10-14 Thread Juan Hernandez
I really hope they get this update out soon. it is a real pain to delete with the current method. Also, I don't care for the multi-line presentation of books in the app. it takes much longer to browse through all my books. On Oct 14, 2014, at 4:05 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote:

RE: Workarounds for Sending Text Messages with IOS 8?

2014-10-01 Thread Juan Hernandez
Exactly. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cheryl Homiak Sent: Wednesday, October 01, 2014 6:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Workarounds for Sending Text Messages with IOS 8? i don't think accessibility actually works on and

RE: since updating to ios 8 i am wondering about hey seary and getting it to work all of the time and not speraddickley.

2014-10-01 Thread Juan Hernandez
Please make sure when telling people your iOS version, to make sure you give the right version code. Currently, 8.0.2 is out. 8.2 will not be out for a while. Best, From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mich Verrier Sent: Wednesday, October 01,

RE: issues I have with the new update.

2014-09-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
You should use an android phone next to an iPhone and see how much harder it is to use android devices. Talk back works, but it is just far more crude and clunkier than VoiceOver. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

RE: Seeing Eye GPS App, Worth It?

2014-09-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
I like navigon for turn-by-turn. The maps download intro screen is a bit of a pain, but once you get through that it is actually really great. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Monday, September 29,

RE: the stuck number bug when dialing a number

2014-09-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
Is this a error with voice over? Or are general iPhone users getting this bug as well? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Ferrara Sent: Monday, September 29, 2014 8:16 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: the

RE: issues I have with the new update.

2014-09-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
Actually, I know bugs are a pain. But you don't have to get the upgrade or buy a device right away if you've heard there are bugs. No software/hardware can work out all bugs in a system. Sometimes the system has to be finally released, even with the knowledge that there are bugs, some maybe

RE: Iphone 6 and 6 plus

2014-09-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
It is on the same side of the iphone 4/4s, except instead of it being the top, it is on the bottom of the iphone, to the left of the charger port. Best, From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Gross Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:23 PM To:

RE: Setting Up VoiceOver On New iPhone

2014-09-17 Thread Juan Hernandez
Actually, if you get to the first setup screen you can activate voice over by hitting home button 3 times. At least that is how it has been in previous setups. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Wednesday, September 17, 2014

RE: IOS8!!!

2014-09-10 Thread Juan Hernandez
You get on your knees and pray/bag the apple computer gods that the iPhone doesn't get the iOS 8 update. I am looking forward to iOS 8. I can't wait to use the hand off features and apple pay. Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com]

RE: I've just noticed that my lightning cable is slowly going out.

2014-07-16 Thread Juan Hernandez
Yes, the stock cables that come with your idevice are not the best. The casing, especially at the ends where the cable meets the plug tends to get messed up. I like to buy other brand cables I can't think off the top of my head, what bfrand they but there are others that are good. Oh, the

RE: updating from IOS7.0.6 to IOS 7.1.1

2014-04-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
No worries. You will be upgraded to 7.1.1. if Software updates says that 7.1.1 is what you should be upgraded to, then give it a go. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Pinky Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 10:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

mac users list

2014-04-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, What are some of the more current more active mac users lists? Best, Juan M. Hernandez Access technology Specialist Braille Institute of America 4555 Executive Drive San Diego CA, 92121 858-452- Ext. 5020 juanhbi...@gmail.com -- The following information is

RE: updating from IOS7.0.6 to IOS 7.1.1

2014-04-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
But don't worry, the latest update will have all of the bug fixes and feature changes. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris Apple boy Sent: Wednesday, April 23, 2014 11:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Microsoft office on iPad

2014-04-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I wanted to know how accessible office's apps are: word, excel and powerpoint. I've looked at word and excel and so far they look pretty darn good. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Best, Juan M. Hernandez Access technology Specialist Braille Institute of America

RE: Contacts Button

2014-03-12 Thread Juan Hernandez
I don't get it. I don't know even why on the iPhone there is a separate contacts App? I mean you can doo it all via the iphone app. Could someone enlighten me? Best, Juan -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Bill Gallik

RE: IOS 7.1

2014-03-12 Thread Juan Hernandez
Working good on my iPhone 5. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of matthew Dyer Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2014 5:01 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: IOS 7.1 Hi, Just tried it and it works fine here. Matthew On

RE: Iphone 5s and automated topup systems

2014-03-12 Thread Juan Hernandez
When on a automated phone system, some things to do are: Get head phones, for some reason the numbers read when you have headphohnes plugged in. Also, the speed dots overlay with the keypad braille bumps, from speeddots.com. HTH -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: index card app

2014-03-12 Thread Juan Hernandez
Which index card app do you have? Who's the developer? -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jodie Hoger Sent: Sunday, March 09, 2014 7:36 PM To: Viphone Subject: index card app Hi list. I am so happy with the index card app

multiple iPad configuration

2013-12-03 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, I work at an agency where I do iPad training. I have 9 iPads. What would be the best method to configure them so I can facetime from one ipad to another? I want to be able to have the same apple id, so if I buy apps on that id they go to all of the ipads. How should I do this?

RE: multiple iPad configuration

2013-12-03 Thread Juan Hernandez
. -- Raul A. Gallegos Dear Twitter, sometimes I need more than 140 characters to describe what's on my mind... - Sheldon Cooper Twitter and Facebook user ID: rau47 On 12/3/2013 4:20 PM, Juan Hernandez wrote: Hi All, I work at an agency where I do iPad training. I have 9 iPads. What would be the best

RE: A few knit-picky things

2013-11-22 Thread Juan Hernandez
For your sounds question, you cannot disable sounds on a per app basis at the moment. Sorry. I am not sure about your kindle question though. BHTH. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jordan Norregaard Sent: Friday,

RE: Banking Apps

2013-11-22 Thread Juan Hernandez
I am a total, and I am not able to scan and deposit checks via the chase app. My partial girlfriend has to do that for me. Best. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Rose Combs Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 10:26 AM To:

RE: My IPhone won't turn on.

2013-11-22 Thread Juan Hernandez
This is one of iOS 7's best features. It is great now that I can go to anyone's phone and use it just by talking to Siri. Before I had to walk them through going through the settings process and that at times could be a major pain, especially if I had to fix a small issue.

RE: Mechanical Turk, CamFind, TapTapSee and developers responsibilities -was- Re: TapTapSee

2013-11-11 Thread Juan Hernandez
I have never seen an issue with paying a monthly fee for something like tap tap see. You are right, company's finances only last as long as their revenue keeps coming. I would pay a monthly fee for tap tap see. After all, devices that help identify stuff can cost over a thousand dollars at

RE: Siri

2013-11-04 Thread Juan Hernandez
Yeah, this happens quite often. Just resubmit your query. If it gets stuck being silent, don't wait for it to tell you it can't just redo the question. Sometimes I get better results by pushing and holding the home button, and while holding ask my question. Once I am done release the home

RE: cases for 5s which offer excellent protection

2013-10-21 Thread Juan Hernandez
Otterbox just announced today the preserver series of cases that are water proof. I don't know when they'll be out, but they will cost $89. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2013 7:26 AM To:

RE: Family photostream

2013-10-21 Thread Juan Hernandez
Yes. When in a multiuser plan with multiple devices, i.e. two iPhones, it is always best to have two separate iCloud accounts, and share an apple id for the iTunes and App Store. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Tuesday,

RE: Kind ell verses iBook's

2013-09-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
Can I get news paper and magazine subscriptions via kindle that are accessible? I've tried apple's news stand and a lot of them are hard to read or not readable at all; unless I am doing something wrong with apple's news stand. Any help suggestions will be greatly appreciated. -Original

enabling hand writing mode?

2013-09-24 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, How does one enable hand writing mode? I've tried finding it in the rotor, but it isn't my menu. I only got touch type and standard typing. How do I enable it? Thanks. Juan M. Hernandez Access technology Specialist Braille Institute of America 4555 Executive Drive

RE: IOS 7 visual issues

2013-09-20 Thread Juan Hernandez
I agree about the keyboard. I am even getting fully sighted co-workers that cannot see the keyboard very well. If anyone knows how to make the letters on the keyboard darker please let us know. The bold option doesn't apply to the keyboard keys. Best, Thanks. -Original Message- From:

RE: privacy concerns - was - Get an extra 1 GB of Dropbox storage by syncing it to Mailbox | TUAW - The Unofficial Apple Weblog

2013-08-23 Thread Juan Hernandez
Privacy, Really? Do you really have anything to hide? I love my location services. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Chris H Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2013 11:51 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: privacy

day planner apps

2013-06-29 Thread Juan Hernandez
Hi All, can anyone suggest any day planner apps that tie into calendar, has tasks and todo list capabilities? Best, -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kevin Barry Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 3:13 PM To: