RE: Starbucks App Question

2013-09-10 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Carla, I do have the Starbucks app but don't recall being hung up on this box when I signed up about six months ago. Not sure if things have changed, but it sure sounds like a password, or a retyping of your password for confirmation purposes. Wish I could help further. Paul From:

Another Starbucks app question, about favorite locations

2013-09-10 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi All, I now regret listing four local Starbucks as favorites. I originally selected these when I edited favorites under stores. The alerts for arriving anywhere within a quarter mile of these locations is driving me crazy and disrupting my iPhone use. I've tried everything I know, including

RE: More good news about the Netatmo Weather Station

2013-06-28 Thread Paul Parravano
Thank you Sieghard for this thorough report. It appears from your description that the dew point is not provided. Is this true? I find that in hot weather, this measure is the most reliable in determining real unpleasantness. If this measure is not given, might you suggest how we could convince

RE: More good news about the Netatmo Weather Station

2013-06-28 Thread Paul Parravano
@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Paul Parravano Sent: Friday, June 28, 2013 6:38 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: More good news about the Netatmo Weather Station Thank you Sieghard for this thorough report. It appears from your description that the dew point is not provided

RE: Latest groupon app

2012-08-06 Thread Paul Parravano
In my view it is still not accessible. Pretty sad. Paul -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Kirsten Edmondson Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 18:30 To: Viphone Group Subject: Latest groupon app Hi, the new version of Groupon

RE: Setting VO independently of other Audio

2012-04-18 Thread Paul Parravano
Can you also establish a separate volume for alerts? Thanks, Paul From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Chittenden Sent: Wednesday, April 18, 2012 11:39 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Setting VO independently of other Audio Hello,

RE: News apps.

2012-06-24 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Andy. I can't seem to find this app. Is it listed as patch.com? Thanks, Paul -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Andy Baracco Sent: Saturday, June 23, 2012 23:42 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: News apps.

RE: iOS Braille display observations from prospective user

2015-05-15 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Scott, How can I find your podcasts please? Many thanks, Paul -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Davert Sent: Friday, May 15, 2015 08:52 To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iOS Braille display observations

RE: A stand for the KNFB reader, where to buy the Fopydo stand

2015-08-21 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Richard and others, If I only want to scan single sheets or a few pages, and no books, which stand would you recommend? Thanks, Paul From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Friday, August 21, 2015 09:44 To:

International dialing

2015-10-20 Thread Paul Parravano
I'm hoping someone can remind me of the best way to format mobile numbers in my contacts, if I'm traveling to other countries? Dialing an Italian mobile number from the US needs a country code from the US, while dialing that same number in Italy, when in Italy needs no country code or prefix

Re: tips on using KNFB reader

2016-02-24 Thread Paul Parravano
Thanks Anne for your very helpful observations about this item. If I only read documents and pieces that are only a few pages or less, and not books, will the stand be sufficient? Is it still the best item for this kind of reading? Thanks, Paul > On Feb 24, 2016, at 07:01, Anne Robertson

Re: Voiceover voices

2016-04-08 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Mark, Can I ask please how you establish a separate voice for notifications on the Mac? Thanks, Paul > On Apr 6, 2016, at 13:53, M. Taylor wrote: > > As is usually the case, I agree with Sieghard. > > On my Macs, I use Alex for the primary voice with Samantha enhanced

Re: Voiceover voices

2016-04-08 Thread Paul Parravano
tification.app file. > > or > > B. > Use the Command + Shift + G key-combo and type in > /System/Library/CoreServices/ > to get to the correct folder, super fast. > > Good Luck and Enjoy. > > Mark > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@goo

Re: PaWhat's the best password app

2017-01-02 Thread Paul Parravano
Hi Greg, I’m a new user of LastPass and have some questions. Could you please contact me off list? pa...@mit.edu Thanks, Paul On Jan 2, 2017, at 10:58, Greg Wocher > wrote: Hello, I prefer Lastpass over One Password.

Re: Automatic language switching on the Mac

2017-04-11 Thread Paul Parravano
is to create an Italian activity where you could set the voice and rate. However, if you use Braille, creating an activity might be worthwhile as you could include Italian Braille in the settings. Cheers, Anne On 11 Apr 2017, at 14:13, Paul Parravano <pa...@mit.edu<mailto:pa...@mit.edu>

Re: Automatic language switching on the Mac

2017-04-11 Thread Paul Parravano
Thank you Anne for this really helpful hint. I switch between english and Italian and have one other question. Since I read more slowly in Italian than in english, is there any way to set the Italian chosen voice to a slower rate? Now I need to switch both the voice and the rate. Would love to

Bluetooth issue

2018-10-25 Thread Paul Parravano
I am using iPhone 8 with the latest software. The phone is paired with my Beats X bluetooth earbuds. Recently, when I go to voice mail, the earbuds get disconnected. I took this problem to Apple, and they said the Beats X were defective, and since they are under warranty, they gave me a new

Re: Siri shortcut Query

2018-10-02 Thread Paul Parravano
I’d love to know how you get Siri to open an app? I would like to have Siri open NFB newsline, and begin reading “my newspaper”. Any thought on how to do this please? Also, I’d love to set a shortcut that will do the iPhone steps for pairing with my braille display. I realize that you need to

Question regarding the Mint budget app

2019-03-21 Thread Paul Parravano
Hello friends, Can anyone give me a report on how accessible this app is on IOS? Thanks, Paul -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is

Re: Best way to play SiriusXM radio

2019-05-13 Thread Paul Parravano
thanks for this helpful information. Where is the best place to purchase the Onyx radios? Are there other brands as well to use with XM? Paul > On May 13, 2019, at 01:27, Arlene wrote: > > Jen, here's the scoop on xm radio. We recomend getting the radio and the app > and here's why. There

Question regarding new context menu

2019-11-10 Thread Paul Parravano
Hello friends, I cannot get access to the new context menu feature on the actions rotor. From the home screen, when I flick up or down with one finger, I only can choose from activate or edit. I’m working with an iPhone 8, with IOS 13.2.2 Thanks for any hints or solutions. Paul -- The

Re: Apple Watch Keeps Talking When Being Charged

2020-03-10 Thread Paul Parravano
I have had the exact same experience of my watch talking when I walk past it, while it is charging. The cable is fine, and nightstand is off. I have noticed this since the last watch Ios update. Paul > On Mar 8, 2020, at 19:08, Brandon Olivares wrote: > > OK for some reason my Apple Watch

Re: Getting to today view from lock screen anyone else repeat this error

2020-09-27 Thread Paul Parravano
Hello, On my new SE iPhone, a three finger swipe right from the locked screen will take you to the Today screen. Running 13.7 > On Sep 27, 2020, at 15:56, Alan Lemly wrote: > > I don't believe you can get to Today view from a locked screen. Tara, a 3 > finger swipe right will take you to

Question regarding use of a Braille display

2020-09-28 Thread Paul Parravano
I’m using a Humanware BI14 with a new iPhone SE. I haven’t used my display in several months and have mysteriously forgotten how to hit return and go to a new line? This is while writing text in an edit box. So as to not gum up the list, many thanks in advance for any assistance. Paul -- The

Re: Question regarding use of a Braille display

2020-09-28 Thread Paul Parravano
er once regretted extending it.)" - Edward > Herbert > > -Original Message----- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Paul > Parravano > Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 10:59 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Question regarding use of a Braille displ

Re: Accessible blood pressure monitor that syncs with Health app

2020-07-28 Thread Paul Parravano
I recently purchased the Omron BP7450 from Amazon. It works with Apple health and the iPhone. Also works with Alexa quite well. I paid $66 Best, Paul > On Jul 28, 2020, at 16:53, Wayne Merritt wrote: > > Greetings. As often happens, I've got a question about a topic which > was not

Re: calendar wih IOS 14.1

2020-10-28 Thread Paul Parravano
Thanks for this Richard. I use 24 hour time, so I assume I’m saving a step with no need to choose AM or pm. On Oct 28, 2020, at 15:00, Richard Turner mailto:richardturne...@outlook.com>> wrote: The date pretty much works the same way. The time, on the other hand, you have to enter the

Re: Have anyone on this list purchased apple Home Pod Mini?

2021-01-25 Thread Paul Parravano
Thanks John for this report. How would you evaluate the difference between the home pod, and the mini? What do you mean by “thread support? I’m trying to decide between the two. Hoping to rely on Siri features like checking my calendar, email and sending messages. Paul > On Jan 25, 2021, at