Re: money reader update no go

2014-11-14 Thread Rafal
i have the same problem -Oryginalna wiadomość- From: Victor Hugo Gallegos Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 3:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: money reader update no go Hello, prior to me doing the update, the money reader was working for me too, I am using an iPhone

Re: iTunes Using Jaws

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Got it Tom and I'll have a good listen later today! Carol P - Original Message - From: Thom Spittle To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 7:02 PM Subject: iTunes Using Jaws Here is a little podcast I put together to help those that are having

Re: New Money Reader update version 2.4.2 with improved iOS 7 and 8 support released today

2014-11-14 Thread Charles Rivard
I know that it is said that there is no such thing as a dumb question, but, then again, I've never asked this one before. (grin) I have always gotten updated using iTunes on my PC with the iPhone 5 connected via USB cable. I have never gotten one using a link. Just so that I don't blow it,

Re: New Money Reader update version 2.4.2 with improved iOS 7 and 8 support released today

2014-11-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
When you click on the link it'll bring up the entry for that app in the App Store, where you can install it. On 11/14/2014 05:18 AM, Charles Rivard wrote: I know that it is said that there is no such thing as a dumb question, but, then again, I've never asked this one before. (grin) I have

Re: PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THINGS OFF MY PHONE

2014-11-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Using the double tap and hold option on your phone to delete an app may run you into the IOS 8 bug where you can't always delete an app in the bottom row of a home page. There are some work arounds for this discussed on this list so you may be able to find more information in the archives.

Re: Itunes and other music questions

2014-11-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
I suspect you ran into iTunes Radio. This is a streaming radio service from Apple similar to Pandora and other such services. I don't know how much data it takes if you're streaming over cellular but maybe this information is on the web somewhere or someone else can post it. On 11/13/2014

new version of Seeing Assistant Move and new application bundle

2014-11-14 Thread Seeing Assistant
Dear all, I have a pleasure to inform you, that is a updated version of Seeing Assistant Move available in App Store. Additionally Seeing Assistant Move and Home is available in the bundle at a discount. App Store link:

Re: iOS7 Updates

2014-11-14 Thread Christopher Chaltain
For the most part, I don't have a problem with IOS 8.1 on my 4S other than those bugs reported across all devices. The only real time I see a performance issue is when I pull up complex emails, such as groups I'm subscribed to through LinkedIn. That being said, I'd recommend waiting a bit

Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread Bill Gallik
OK Gang; I'm debating whether to upgrade to a 64GB or 128GB iPhone 6; I am totally blind so most likely will not be loading many photos on this new device (I now have 5 still pictures on my iPhone 5). I cannot justify going with the iPhone 6+ given that the only real advantage over the 6 for

Re: PLEASE TELL ME HOW TO GET THINGS OFF MY PHONE

2014-11-14 Thread Flor Lynch
On your phone, Go into: Settings; General; usage; manage Storage, (and select your iPhone in the manage Storage options); Swipe to your MoneyReader that you want to delete, and double-tap on it. You will then be asked to confirm that you want to delete. Again Double-tap. - Original

Re: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Hi, Go for a 64GB. I was sort of in the same position as you in as much as I previously had a 32GB 4S before I upgraded; 16GB simply isn't enough for me but I find 64GB to be a bit overkill. It's strange to think that I hnow have a device in my pocket that has 6.4 times the capacity of my first

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
I've now heard the podcast and got it into my mind how useful those keystrokes can be. I hadn't realised though that, now I've made a playlist then added it to my phone as a playlist, I now have an album which (because it's in the Complilations (the Best of) in Itunes it doesn't show up under

RE: iTunes Using Jaws

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
Thanks Anna, I love helping people figure things out. Smiles. Take Care, Thom -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 6:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iTunes

Re: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread Andy Baracco
Photos, music, and books are what take up space. If you do not have a lot of any of those, 128 doesn't give you anything except a higher price. I have a 32 GB iPhone 5, and am not anywhere near close to filling it. For the vast majority of folks, I think that 64 GB is more than adequate. Andy

Re: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It depends how much media i.e. music, books and movies you want on the phone. If you have what you want then go for a 64gb but if you plan to add a lot of media then get a 128 John Diakogeorgiou On Nov 14, 2014, at 7:29 AM, Bill Gallik wfgal...@charter.net wrote: OK Gang; I'm debating

THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
We've discussed the fact that apps don't move very well at least on one part of the screen in the first page of the IPhone. Well, in endeavouring to move a particular app, I now find I cannot locate it with a finger or flick anywhere on my system. The only way I can get it to open (though not

IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
I recently set my ipod up again as a new device and made sure that it was listed in the items onto which I could place music. The first time I put music onto the pod it worked fine but then, when I went to sync once again, it just didn't show up. Anyone know how to solve this one, please?

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread RobH.
It will still show up under settings/general/useage, manage storage; and you can also do the rotor round to braille, start typing, and it will come up in that list without resorting to Siri. RobH. Still don't know how to find it though, apart from digging in all the folders you find, just in

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Thanks. Hopefully there'll be a better fix in place once the IOS is updated again. Carol P - Original Message - From: RobH. bobs...@googlemail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 2:12 PM Subject: Re: THE MISSING APP! It will still show up under

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
It would be interesting to know if you erased the label but the app is still on the screen. Also, you can always erase and reinstall the app using iTunes on the computer. On 11/14/14, carol.pearso...@googlemail.com carol.pearso...@googlemail.com wrote: Thanks. Hopefully there'll be a better fix

Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Wayne Merritt
Greetings. For those that use the Dark Sky weather app, what do you like about it over the native Weather app in iOS 8? I am considering getting this app and am curious what other people think? Best, Wayne -- Follow me on Twitter at: www.twitter.com/wcmerritt My websites: www.wayneism.com

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
I would like to be able to use braille input Can anyone tell me why it won't stay still? How can I lock it into one position? I think we need to request a locking feature for this setting in the next iOS update. on my iPhone. I am on able to do it now. My phone will not stay still long enough

Re: BUG RESOLVED: MoneyReader Now Works Again

2014-11-14 Thread Wayne Merritt
Hope, just wait for it to appear. I saw it this morning when I got up. If you are not seeing the update by now, Sieghard has posted a link to the update in another message from this list, which I think he sent last night as I write this. Wayne On 11/13/14, Gail the U. S. Male

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Russ Kiehne
In my openion I find it easier. Not only can I create playlists with mp3tag, I can also edit the mp3 tag info. From: carol.pearso...@googlemail.com Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE! Why is

Apple TV

2014-11-14 Thread Debbie Worstman
We are thinking about getting an Apple TV, and getting rid of our Dish. The only reason to have Dish for us is Nascar. I would like to know if there is a way to record a race, and then watch it not in real time. Now we record the race, and fast forward through all the commercials. Any help would

Re: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Russ Kiehne
If you use Safari, be aware of the following issue with Ios 8.1: When you activate any link on any web page in Safari when running Voiceover, the moment you activate the Back button or use two–finger scrub, complete instability occurs, it is not possible to flick through the content of the page,

RE: Apple TV

2014-11-14 Thread David Redman
Apple tv is only a streaming device. There is no ability to record programs. There is an espn app but you have to have a cable or satellite account in order to use their streaming service. I’ve always thought it would be great if Apple could make the next generation of apple tv including a

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Wayne Merritt
Carol, I've got iTunes set to sync all songs in my library, but I've also created a playlist like you did. Anyway, I have a good number of compolation albums in my collection where the artist doesn't always show up in the list of artists. I find these particular songs by tabbing or using F6 to get

Re: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Russ Kiehne
I sure hope they fix the voiceover issues with Safari! From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 11:02 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Voice Dream on IOS8 Hi Scott, Just a thought, but iOS 8.1.1 is going to specifically improve the performance of iOS 8 on older

Re: Apple TV

2014-11-14 Thread MamaPeach
You do not get channels like you do with a cable box with the apple TV. The Apple TV comes with preinstalled apps on it, and many require you to have a cable subscription or a monthly subscription. You can’t record with the Apple TV. From: Debbie Worstman Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 10:05

Re: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
Document how do you fix the bug you mentioned about going back in Safari? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 14, 2014, at 10:11 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: I sure hope they fix the voiceover issues with Safari! From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 11:02 AM

Re: Apple TV

2014-11-14 Thread Brent Harding
Yep, I noticed lately that the race is on tunein radio, but don't think that is on Apple TV - Original Message - From: David Redman To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 9:10 AM Subject: RE: Apple TV Apple tv is only a streaming device. There is no

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread Alex Hall
I still don't see how the phone can switch like that, so long as it is kept relatively still. Remember that the orientation is in relation to the ground, not to your body. For instance, if you were leaning back and had the phone on your stomach, the orientation might switch because, to the

RE: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
It’s a bug, Apple has to fix it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Jessica Dail Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 7:15 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Voice Dream on IOS8 Document how do you fix the bug you mentioned about going back

Knfb reader and exporting files

2014-11-14 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Hi, I have scanned a document, and it,is now in file explorer in KNFB reader. I have repeatedly tried to export it to dropbox but without su,,ccepss. How can b,it be accomplished? Many thanks, Andrew -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new

RE: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread Cristóbal
Look at it this way. For $100.00 more, you double your storage space. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 5:14 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Seeking iPhone 6

Re: Notifications on the lock screen

2014-11-14 Thread Davy Cuppens
This is a known ios8 bug. From: Feliciano G Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Notifications on the lock screen Maybe the notifications tile is not set up like it used to be? Go to settings then notification Center then go to Mel and set the

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, Speaking from the perspective of running with many weather apps as each has different features which I happen to like. for instance some do severe weather alerts better than do others via push notification as one example. where the Dark Sky app excels is the ability to send a push

Re: BUG RESOLVED: MoneyReader Now Works Again

2014-11-14 Thread Michael Amaro
not for me on my 5s running 8.1 -- From: M. Taylor mk...@ucla.edu Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 4:32 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: BUG RESOLVED: MoneyReader Now Works Again Hello Everyone, I am delighted to report that LookTel

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
Does it have the option to alert to severe weather? Are the notifications audible? Can you save weather for multiple cities? Is there a limit? Right now I am using weather alert USA. I like that app. But, if I must restore my phone, I must also put back all of the information into this app.

Re: New Money Reader update version 2.4.2 with improved iOS 7 and 8 support released today

2014-11-14 Thread Michael Amaro
not working on my iPhone 5s From: Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Thursday, November 13, 2014 8:24 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: New Money Reader update version 2.4.2 with improved iOS 7 and 8 support released today Hello all Money Reader users, In case this isn’t showing up as an

Re: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread John Diakogeorgiou
I agree with your comment. I have a 128 with more than half full. However, if someone doesn't have the money and they don't install a lot of media like I do, then it's not worth the $100. On 11/14/14, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: Look at it this way. For $100.00 more, you double your

RE: BUG RESOLVED: MoneyReader Now Works Again

2014-11-14 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Michael, Did you try and remove the app entirely and reinstall? Are you sure you updated to the latest version? So far it would seem you are the only one for whom Money Reader is not working after yesterday's update. Can you describe what exactly is happening or not happening? Regards,

RE: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Cristóbal
I used to like The Weather Channel the most back when it was accessible with Voiceover. Ever since the iOS upgrade, the native weather app has gotten much better and I am finding it more complete than before. If you're in need of alerts, then Dark Sky would do the trick. -Original

Re: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread RobH.
But if you've not got enough to fill the half, it's a hundred bux saved. - Original Message - From: Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 4:06 PM Subject: RE: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB Look at it this way. For

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread RobH.
This has been the issue all along, getting it to hold still or not keep switching modes. And without a detailed description of how she's doing this,... and then I had a thought, and it made all the sense in the world why it would wobble and already be at an angle; and am reluctant to say

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
Hey Carol This explaination might help. Your songs are on your computer. iTunes just points to the song. If you delete a song from your playlist, it stays in your main music library, and on your computer. But, it will come off of your phone when you sync it the next time. Even if you delete

RE: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
What didn’t show up? The songs, or the iPod in iTunes? Thom From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of carol.pearso...@googlemail.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 9:03 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

RE: Seeking iPhone 6 Perspectives - 64GB or 128GB

2014-11-14 Thread Neal Ewers
Yes, I intend on saving that $100. I don't do a lot of photos, and if I do, I can always move them to some place off my phone. I refuse to let iTunes organize my musical life for me, so I don't have much music either. I think Apple has marketed this well, at least for them. 16 GB is too small

Re: Knfb reader and exporting files

2014-11-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Andrew, There is a bug that means that you have to export it first as a KNFB Reader document. Then you can export it as text or HTML. Best, Anna On Nov 14, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Andrew Lamanche ioani...@me.com wrote: Hi, I have scanned a document, and it,is now in file explorer in

Re: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, There is a pretty good work-around, though. Touch the very first safari element on the screen, the web address. flick right once, and everything should work normally. Best, Anna On Nov 14, 2014, at 9:07 AM, Russ Kiehne russ94...@gmail.com wrote: If you use Safari, be aware of the

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Alan Lemly
It is also possible that Carol's music tracks are not appropriately tagged which is why she is not seeing them by artist. The below article does a good job of explaining tagging basics: http://www.macworld.com/article/2047675/itunes-tagging-basics-and-tips.html Alan Lemly -Original

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Neal Ewers
Tom, this is very helpful, but I can’t get it to work. Here is what I did. I created a playlist in iTunes. Went to my music folder in Windows Explorer and selected all songs in a folder. I went back to iTunes and checked playlist. I then went to the playlist and did control V. Nothing

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Cathy Inglis
I am wanting an weather app that will push alerts for any bad weather. I us voice over so the app needs to works with voice over. Cathy and Tiny. On Nov 14, 2014, at 12:07 PM, Cristóbal crismuno...@gmail.com wrote: I used to like The Weather Channel the most back when it was accessible with

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Cathy Inglis
Does dark skies give more weather alerts than weather alert usa? Does it work better with voice over than weather alert usa? Cathy and Tiny. On Nov 14, 2014, at 11:42 AM, Jessica Dail jldai...@gmail.com wrote: Does it have the option to alert to severe weather? Are the notifications

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread Alex Hall
Interesting point. Everyone holds their devices differently (mine, for instance, is usually right around the bottom of my ribcage, well above my naval). It's certainly possible that the phone could be angled depending on the placement, particularly for women. Jessica, try holding the phone

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
There is an add to button tat you need to press, then there is a box in there you can paste your song into. Thom From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neal Ewers Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 12:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE:

gps app to help find stuff around a apartment complex?

2014-11-14 Thread Hank Smith, and Seeing-eye dog Iona
Hello I just moved in to my apartment complex I was wondering if there is any apps that I can get that will allow me to for example when I get to the mail box have it remember that location this way until I get the root down so I can then select mailbox and it would help me get there? Hank --

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
It’s the box just before the box that says click to add items to this playlist. Thom From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Neal Ewers Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 12:58 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING

RE: Knfb reader and exporting files

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
From what I heard, you don't even need to export it as KNFB file, just select the KNFB type, then select the one you really want. Let me know if it works. Thom -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Woody Anna Dresner Sent:

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
I have no idea what dark sky offers. I have never used it. I am looking to compare what I am currently using with the app being mentioned in this thread. Sent from my iPhone On Nov 14, 2014, at 1:19 PM, Cathy Inglis cats.car...@gmail.com wrote: Does dark skies give more weather alerts than

RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Neal Ewers
Tom, Thanks. Got it. I normally don’t just thank people on list because it just takes up space, but I would like to say that if you want to know how to get around in iTunes, do listen to Tom’s podcast. It really helps. Neal From: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
I have tried different positions. Nothing works. Maybe an extremely descriptive YouTube video would be helpful. Since I have a little bit of vision, it would be nice if I could actually see someone using the mode. iPhone On Nov 14, 2014, at 1:33 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote:

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Wayne Merritt
Robin, Thanks for the good information. If you are running iOS 8.1, have you enabled the Dark Sky app widget in the notification center? If so, what kind of information do you get from that? I often want to get a quick glimpse of the weather outside. I want something more than is in the today

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread Alex Hall
Would it help you to video chat? Perhaps we could talk via Skype (my Mac has a camera). On Nov 14, 2014, at 2:15 PM, Jessica Dail jldai...@gmail.com wrote: I have tried different positions. Nothing works. Maybe an extremely descriptive YouTube video would be helpful. Since I have a little

Re: BUG RESOLVED: MoneyReader Now Works Again

2014-11-14 Thread Michael Amaro
the same thing that was happening to every one else. When I lonch it it takes me completely out of the screen and puts the focus on the next ap over. For me, it is facetime. Do you think it makes a difference, the first time I bought the ap I installed it using iTunes. That shouldn't matter

Over the air podcast syncing

2014-11-14 Thread Graham Roby
Hi,, I have two podcast players Overcast and Downcast. if I play a podcast in Overcast on my iPhone while travelling to and from work, I can pick up where I left off on my iPad when I get home. However for what ever reason this doesn't work the other way round i.e I listen to half a

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Oh yes, I hadn't thought of that one. That said, it looks as though I may be looking for an app without a label to erase since my apps are not all on my computer. Is that right? Carol P - Original Message - From: John Diakogeorgiou jdiakoge2...@gmail.com To:

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Oh, this is finding songs on my phone. Sometimes I like to search by artist and that's when this particular compilation doesn't show up. Carol P - Original Message - From: Wayne Merritt wcmerr...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:10 PM Subject:

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I haven't played with the widgets so can't address that sorry maybe I should though and yes I'm under 8.1 and performance is consistently good. It does have its own sounder to let you know there is an alert as well. -Original Message- From: Wayne Merritt Sent: Friday, November

Re: THE MISSING APP!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
I've found that, if it moves, you can still get it back into the portrait mode easily enough by turning the phone the way it should be. I tend to hold my phone so that I can use the away mode, so it works for me. Personally I think MBraille is so much more useful that I quite often don't use

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I need to clarify that the sole thing Dark Sky sends push alerts about is the arrival of falling precipitation. that is why I mentioned having more than one weather ap. for alerts for more severe forms of weather which only let you know of impending severe storms and the like you'd need

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
OK, I'll take care. Carol P - Original Message - From: Thom Spittle To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 5:36 PM Subject: RE: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE! Hey Carol This explaination might help. Your songs are on your

Re: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
The IPod didn't show up when connected to my computer. Carol P - Original Message - From: Thom Spittle To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 5:37 PM Subject: RE: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC What didn’t show up? The songs, or the iPod in

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Jessica Dail
Yes. I have sound enabled for the weather Channel. My phone doesn't even vibrate for these alerts. Maybe that was the way it was designed? Sent from my iPhone On Nov 14, 2014, at 3:17 PM, Robin Frost robinn...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, I need to clarify that the sole thing Dark Sky sends push

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
Since it was a CD that I had to rip, it's possible it was/is incorrectly tagged. I accept though that it is a compilation and it just appears that ITunes elected to put it in that place, alongside a few other compilations. At least we have the copy of the ripped CD safely in ITunes and another

RE: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

2014-11-14 Thread Thom Spittle
Did the computer make any noises? Could the cable be faulty? I’m not sure what to tell you on this one. Thom From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of carol.pearso...@googlemail.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:24 PM To:

Re: Knfb reader and exporting files

2014-11-14 Thread Andrew Lamanche
Hi Thom and Anna, Anna, I have been aware of the possible bug so I did try to save it first as a KNFB file. But what happens is that I get a screen which asks me open my selected file format with an application. It gives me a choice of air-drop, document pro (as I have it on my iPhone),

Re: gps app to help find stuff around a apartment complex?

2014-11-14 Thread RobH.
Remember, it only works well outdoors and it can still be ten yards off even on a good day. Otherwise, use all those apps mentioned so far. In fact, I reckon Ariadne would be good for this, as you mark a place when you find it once, add it as a favourite, then set your device to point you at

Re: IPOD NOT SHOWING WHEN PLUGGED INTO PC

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
No, cable is fine. It's been used perfectly well with phone and pod. Pretty sure the computer noises were the usual ones but can't remember now. ?Carol P - Original Message - From: Thom Spittle To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 8:53 PM Subject:

RE: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Kathy and Wilda
Which dark sky are you referring to? The $3:99 or the $2:99? Kathy and Seeing Eye dog Wilda -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Robin Frost Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 11:22 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re:

Re: Voice Dream on IOS8

2014-11-14 Thread Mary Otten
I know that someone reported difficulty with the workaround that Anna mentioned. I have been using it quite successfully on many websites. I think there may have been one where it didn't work, but the great majority of them have been working wonderfully well with this workaround. Of course I

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi, I just got the app. Right now, the widget says, Clear for the hour. Feels like 36 dg. The stock weather app says, Sunny currently. The high will be 2 dg. Partly cloudy tonight with a low of -4 dg. I haven't changed Dark Sky to Celsius yet. HTH, Anna On Nov 14, 2014, at 1:17 PM, Wayne

Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi, all, I'm using an iPod 5G with WiFi at home. The network is fine, and I can use the Weather app with no trouble. I can also use Siri on the Internet to look up various information. However, if I try to look up weather with Siri, it says No Weather Info Available. Sorry about that. I've

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread Woody Anna Dresner
Hi Carol and all, When you have a CD with songs by multiple artists, you can handle it in a couple of different ways. One is to designate it a compilation. Then it is listed with compilations. If there is one main artist, the other option is to say that it's not a compilation, but to set the

Re: Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Richard Turner
I think Siri doesn't like your location. I just checked and it is fine. The only limits are those of vision.  Sent from my iPhone 5S On Nov 14, 2014, at 1:34 PM, Teresa Cochran batsfly...@me.com wrote: Hi, all, I'm using an iPod 5G with WiFi at home. The network is fine, and I

Dark skies question about the threshold button what is it?

2014-11-14 Thread Wren Langley
Hi all, I bought the dark sky app I'm sorry I bought the dark sky weather app after reading about it in the emails. I really like the fact that we can get a precipitation alert. I was wondering what is the threshold button that can be adjusted it says that it's off right now does it need to be

Re: Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Teresa Cochran
It's not like I'm on the International Space Station or something. :) I'm in a major metropolitan area, and it's worked before. Go figure. Teresa We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver Sacks On Nov 14, 2014,

I want to get apple tv and wonder what's needed to make it accessible and other info you can give

2014-11-14 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, I’d like to get an apple tv box but I’m wondering what is needed to make it accessible for use on my tv? Also, I am interested in any other information that can be provided that would be helpful. I know nothing about it. Jen -- The following information is important for all

How do I get my list of apps on my main screen in itunes?

2014-11-14 Thread Jen Colley
Hi, I am wondering how I get my list of apps on my main screen in itunes 12. Jen -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list. All new members to the this list are moderated by default. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list,

Re: I want to get apple tv and wonder what's needed to make it accessible and other info you can give

2014-11-14 Thread Robert Cole
Hi, Just open my new Apple TV a little while ago I am still learning it It seems great so far I could not play with it too long because I had to leave home You need a HD TV with a HDMI connection Sent from my iPhone On Nov 14, 2014, at 4:48 PM, Jen Colley jencol...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi,

RE: Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Cris Ali
I think you have your location services turned off. Turn location services back on, and It should work. It is in settings/privacy. Cheers, Cris From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Teresa Cochran Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 5:45 PM To:

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I don't know I have the weather channel max the paid app and I get a sounder when it issues a severe weather alert for my location. I believe it uses the iOS tri-tone alert sounder. Robin -Original Message- From: Jessica Dail Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 3:27 PM To:

Re: Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Teresa Cochran
Thanks, Cris. That was a good thought, but that setting was on. :) Hmcm. Teresa We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver Sacks On Nov 14, 2014, at 3:06 PM, Cris Ali filasti...@hotmail.com wrote: I think you

Re: Dark Sky verses native Weather app

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, With all due respect I just did a search for dark sky without the quotes in the US iOS app store and only see one entry I believe it is $3.99 not sure to which other app you're referring. Robin -Original Message- From: Kathy and Wilda Sent: Friday, November 14, 2014 4:20 PM To:

Re: ITUNES 12, STILL NOT SUCCEEDING - MORE HELP, PLEASE!

2014-11-14 Thread carol.pearso...@googlemail.com
I just want to let everyone know I've been able to follow Tom's explanations and thank everyone for your patience as I've struggled with ITunes. I now have everything to date safely on my various devices, including the IPod. I discovered it was a bit of a mystery, but it turns out that the IPod

Re: Dark skies question about the threshold button what is it?

2014-11-14 Thread Robin Frost
I'm confused you're sorry you bought it but you like the precip alerts? If the latter than why are you sorry? As for threshold it's like a picker control you change by flicking up and down zero is off I.E. less or no alerting 100 is the highest and most accurate level of alerts. I hope that

RE: I want to get apple tv and wonder what's needed to make it accessible and other info you can give

2014-11-14 Thread Larry Lumpkin
Hi. You will absolutely need a digital tv with a resolution of at least 720p and more if possible. The tv must ahave an aHDMI output port. If you want to hear audio athrough a sound asystem, your receiver or other equipment must have a tos-link (fiber-optic) input port or you will need an

Resolved, Was Re: Why Is Siri Saying, No Weather Info Available?

2014-11-14 Thread Teresa Cochran
Ok, Cris, you were right. The general setting was on, but nothing was checked for Siri and dictation, so I changed that. I think it will work now. Teresa We can see with the eyes, but we see with the brain as well, and seeing with the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver Sacks On Nov

Re: How do I get my list of apps on my main screen in itunes?

2014-11-14 Thread Colin Matthews
Hi! If on a Mac use Command7 and PC Control7 HTH Colin On 14 Nov 2014, at 22:50, Jen Colley jencol...@hotmail.com wrote: Hi, I am wondering how I get my list of apps on my main screen in iTunes 12. Jen -- The following information is important for all members of the viphone list.

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