iPhone opening the notifications center

2024-03-05 Thread Donald Raikes
. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmFErX-iqpRl4NrjAo7$> compet

Re: scanning a qr code

2024-02-27 Thread Donald Raikes
hone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Monday, February 26, 2024 9:05 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: scanning a qr code > > I work for Oracle, and they have recently gone to using 2 factor > authentication using Oracle's mobile authenticator app.

scanning a qr code

2024-02-26 Thread Donald Raikes
I work for Oracle, and they have recently gone to using 2 factor authentication using Oracle's mobile authenticator app. In order to set it up I have to be able to scan a qr code on a web page. Is there a good way to find/scan a qr code on a web page? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC

Re: creating a siri shortcut for anyconnect vpn

2024-01-24 Thread Donald Raikes
st Face ID and iOS would type in the password for you. > >> On 24 Jan 2024, at 05:32, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I have been learning a little about using and creating siri shortcuts >> for my iPhone. >> I want to setup a shortcut to connect cis

creating a siri shortcut for anyconnect vpn

2024-01-23 Thread Donald Raikes
app is installed and is called "AnyConnect". -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZ

Re: workout interval timer

2024-01-22 Thread Donald Raikes
just entered Tabata in the search field. > > Robin > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Friday, January 19, 2024 2:01 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: workout interval timer > > Hi, >

workout interval timer

2024-01-19 Thread Donald Raikes
tapping them. I want to have a timer for some HIIT workouts but want to be able to customize the lengths of work and rest plus the number of repetitions. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility

Re: locked out of my macbook pro

2024-01-17 Thread Donald Raikes
, http://www.macfortheblind.com > > APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer > > AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE > > MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > > >> On Jan 7, 2024, at 8:01 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> This

Re: locked out of my macbook pro

2024-01-07 Thread Donald Raikes
R TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > > >> On Jan 7, 2024, at 6:59 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Ok so I got into recovery mode, and selected options/continue. I am >> prompted to select an admin user but since I don't know the admin >> user's password, I clicked

Re: locked out of my macbook pro

2024-01-07 Thread Donald Raikes
r :( am I totally screwed at this point? On 1/7/24, Donald Raikes wrote: > Thanks for the replies. I have a macbook pro with the silicon chip, > and so I pressed the power button for about 10 seconds to turn it off. > as I continue to hold down the power button, I hear a chord sound. &

Re: locked out of my macbook pro

2024-01-07 Thread Donald Raikes
ZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE > > MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > > >> On Jan 6, 2024, at 11:36 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> It has been a while since I have used my macbook pro, and I have >> forgotten the password. >> >> Is t

locked out of my macbook pro

2024-01-06 Thread Donald Raikes
don't want to cause more problems if it isn't accessible. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.

hmnow app accessibility?

2023-12-21 Thread Donald Raikes
Has anyone tried the hallmark now hmnow app to see how accessible it is? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7B

Has anyone tried the roku app with voiceOver

2023-12-21 Thread Donald Raikes
My wife and i are finally venturing into the world of streaming video (actually I bought a roku for her for Christmas). I did see that the roku device can be controlled using the roku app on an iPhone. Has anyone tried this app and if so, how accessible is it? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC

getting started with an iPad

2023-12-07 Thread Donald Raikes
or really ever used the iPad for much so I need a real quick tutorial on how to use an iPad and also how to use an iPad with a bluetooth keyboard. Any tips/links etc would be greatly appreciated. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessib

Re: iPhone Photos

2023-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To view this discussion on the web visit >> https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/000b01da0abe%24885903d0%24990b0b70%24%40gmail.com. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone > list. >

cleaning out inbox in mail app

2023-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
inbox? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmFErX-iqpRl4NrjAo7$> compet

be my ai?

2023-11-21 Thread Donald Raikes
use scanned images to do stuff so this app and all of its positive reviews has me curious. So where do I get it? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cp

Re: iOS 16.6.1 health app no longer usable

2023-09-30 Thread Donald Raikes
> > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Wednesday, September 27, 2023 8:42 AM > To: Lyne > Cc: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: iOS 16.6.1 health app no longer usable > > I am still having problems. it

Re: iOS 16.6.1 health app no longer usable

2023-09-27 Thread Donald Raikes
use I have been using this feature to track my steps (I am in a competition with my work team mates concerning the number of steps walked each day). On 9/21/23, Lyne wrote: > Hello, > Try IOS16.7, I have no problem > > Lyne > >> Le 21 sept. 2023 à 20:06, Donald Raikes a écrit

iOS 16.6.1 health app no longer usable

2023-09-21 Thread Donald Raikes
on the screen. Has anyone else seen this kind of behavior? I did reboot the phone earlier this week after i found this problem but the problem persists. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__ht

Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch

2023-08-31 Thread Donald Raikes
gt; > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 1:28 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch > > Hi Anna and Malcolm, > > I had the same questi

Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch

2023-08-28 Thread Donald Raikes
nn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving

Re: Tracking distance walked

2023-08-09 Thread Donald Raikes
u can reach Cara at >> caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google >> Groups "VIPhone" group. &

Apple Watch app like soundscape

2023-08-09 Thread Donald Raikes
? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmFErX-iqpRl4NrjAo7$> compet

apple watch creating custom workouts

2023-08-09 Thread Donald Raikes
ould like to be able to track the types of workouts better. Any suggestions would be appreciated. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertifi

keyboard on apple watch?

2023-08-01 Thread Donald Raikes
to it. There were some "canned" responses, but if I double tapped in the message area it said I had to use scribble mode to write my answer. So is there a way to enable an on-screen keyboard? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessib

Re: siri on apple watch

2023-07-31 Thread Donald Raikes
s on. That > might not be the exact name of the setting, but it does have the term raise > I believe. > > Jenn > > Jenn and Kumi > >> On Jul 26, 2023, at 6:12 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Hello, >> I just got my apple watch se second generation watch an

siri on apple watch

2023-07-26 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, I just got my apple watch se second generation watch and have been trying to get it setup. One thing I can't get to work is siri. I set siri to listen when I raise my wrist but so far that isn't working. Is there a trick to getting this working? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC

ot: problems using a windows keyboard on a mac

2023-06-27 Thread Donald Raikes
or down I just get a beep. Any suggestions on how to fix this problem would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Donald -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.

Re: New Apple Health-compatible Withings scale offers weight & body composition analysis

2023-04-28 Thread Donald Raikes
be full. > And one last saying which comes from my home country, Germany, it goes > something like "don't stop eating when you are full, stop when you most > enjoy it". > > -----Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent:

Re: New Apple Health-compatible Withings scale offers weight & body composition analysis

2023-04-27 Thread Donald Raikes
I purchased an arboleaf body composition scale from amazon about a year and a half ago. The app has a few issues, but with a little help from arboleaf customer support I got my account setup and now everything seems to work well. The scale was about $99.00 if I remember right. It syncs to apple

getting started with a mac

2023-03-23 Thread Donald Raikes
be greatly appreciated. TIA, Don -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmF

accessible smart body tape measure?

2023-02-02 Thread Donald Raikes
several on amazon like the Renphro smart tape measure, but wonder if anyone has any experience with any of the smart tape measures? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__ht

good replacement for soundscape?

2023-01-13 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I use microsoft soundscape when I go out for walks to let me know what intersections I am approaching. What is a good replacement for this functionality? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.

Re: Flash Drive

2022-12-04 Thread Donald Raikes
stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to viphone+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To view this discussion on the web visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/viphone/066101d90752%244191d7d0%24c4b58770%24%40gmail.com. > -- Si

accessible ssh client for iPad

2022-12-04 Thread Donald Raikes
/mailx mail clients? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmF

Re: How to take screenshots on iPad

2022-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
iPhone! On 11/27/22, Donald Raikes wrote: > I have tried this multiple times, but it doesn't seem to be working. > I tried it several times today but the latest image in photos is dated > October 2022. Any other suggestions? > > On 11/26/22, Carolyn <4carol...@windstream.net>

Re: How to take screenshots on iPad

2022-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
. You can find the screen > shot in photos. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Donald Raikes > Sent: Saturday, November 26, 2022 2:19 AM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: How to take screenshots

Reading prescription labels

2022-11-25 Thread Donald Raikes
think. -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7Brio!ITXXARxD3iTCnbAoB96JZAdz253IVd2urWYbOsB5MNjTAjmFErX-iqpRl4Nrj

How to take screenshots on iPad

2022-11-25 Thread Donald Raikes
a screenshot on my iPad, and where do I find it once it has been taken? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__https://www.accessibilityassociation.org/cpacccertification__;!!GqivPVa7B

case/bt keyboard for 10.2" 7th gen iPad

2022-11-22 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have a 7th generation 10.2 inch iPad, and want to add a case and bt keyboard to it. I am just looking for some recommendations since there appear to be a lot of options on amazon, and I want one that will be really accessible and usable. TIA -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC

rainbird st8-wifi irrigation timer app

2022-08-30 Thread Donald Raikes
was installed, but I can't figure out how to change the programming or manually run a station. Has anyone had any experience with this app (rainbird utilities) on the app store? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <ht

Re: scanning amazon gift cards

2022-07-29 Thread Donald Raikes
ng down all the numbers first, but that certainly > wouldn't be possible in a 5-minute or less free call. > > > Best regards, > Sieghard > > -----Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Wednesday, July 27, 2022 12:09

scanning amazon gift cards

2022-07-27 Thread Donald Raikes
and entering the giftcards manually, but they require use of an inaccessible captia to redeem a giftcard. Any thoughts would be helpful. TIA, Donald -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urldefense.com/v3/__ht

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-29 Thread Donald Raikes
I opened iTunes and plugged the iPad into my laptop and iTunes immediately asked me if I wanted to restore the iPad. So the download is still running I have about 3.20gb downloaded so far so it is a slow download, but it seems to be working. On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: > The iPad does

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-29 Thread Donald Raikes
; On 6/29/22, Donald Raikes wrote: >> Oh I do remember there was a network issue just before iTunes said it >> couldn't finish thet download. >> >> On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: >>> For some reason ITunes failed during the download process and now the >>

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
Oh I do remember there was a network issue just before iTunes said it couldn't finish thet download. On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: > For some reason ITunes failed during the download process and now the > iPad won't power back on. Hopefully it hasn't erased everything fropm >

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
t use > the file it's already downloaded. > The download is probably going to be around 5.5GB to give you an idea. > > Cheers, > Ben. > > On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: >> Sieghard, >> >> I work from home and the closest "office" where the IT guys cou

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
he process until this evening when I can just let it run. On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: > Ben, > > Thanks for the detailed instructions. ITunes has been downloading the > update for the last 15 minutes or so. I assume ITunes will let me > know when it is done. > > On 6

Re: reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
ng in step 2. This happens to me every now and then and I'm always > surprised as to how quick 12 seconds actually is. > > Cheers, > Ben. > > On 6/28/22, Donald Raikes wrote: >> Hello, >> I have an Ipad 7 which I got through work. I don't use it often, and >>

reset iPad to factory settings

2022-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
o ICloud I don't see the device. Are there any suggestions on how else I can either just reset the passcode or reset the IPad to factory settings so I can reinstall the software for work? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Acces

not getting email alerts after upgrade

2022-04-14 Thread Donald Raikes
the notifications. It hasn't been a big deal, but since I am going to be setting up some email alerts from an application at work, I would like to get some indication that I have received email on my phone. Is there anything I should check? I am currently running iOS 15.3 on an se 2020. -- Sincerely, Donald

renaming photos and videos in the gallery

2021-12-03 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, Recently I received a video via text message and saved it to my gallery. When I lookin the gallery, all I see is the date and the fact that it is a video. Is there a way to rename items in the gallery? Also how do I move the video into an album? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC

Re: iOS 15 "my updates"

2021-11-22 Thread Donald Raikes
ing; there is really no such thing as bad weather, only different > kinds of good weather." ~ John Ruskin > > My Web site: https://www.turner42.com > > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of > Donald Raikes > Sent: Monday, Novembe

iOS 15 "my updates"

2021-11-22 Thread Donald Raikes
installed or some other podcast app? Also is it possible to have siri respond with all appointments on my calendar instead of just the first entry on the calendar? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC Accessibility Specialist IAAP Certified Professional in Accessibility Core <https://urld

Re: pairing my focus 40 blue with my iPhone

2021-10-28 Thread Donald Raikes
nd then Braille? I ask because I once forgot and tried to do it under the > normal bluetooth settings. Just wondering. > > > Peace & Blessings, > Pastor Duane L. Steele > Phone (276) 730-5194 > >> On Oct 28, 2021, at 3:31 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> 

pairing my focus 40 blue with my iPhone

2021-10-28 Thread Donald Raikes
to the laptop instead of my iPhone. Does this display no longer pair with iOS? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like security should be built-in from the beginning not bolted on at the end of the software development cycle. -- The following information is important for all members

Re: bathroom scale that connects to iPhone

2021-04-06 Thread Donald Raikes
- you can reach Cara at > caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/viphone@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "VIPhone" group. > To uns

Re: bathroom scale that connects to iPhone

2021-04-05 Thread Donald Raikes
Lagunak! (basque for G'day, Mates > Louie P (Pete) Nalda > Facebook.com/lpnalda > Linkedin.com/in/lpnalda > Twitter: @lpnalda > >> On Apr 4, 2021, at 6:23 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> I looked at the arboleaf scale on amazon and it is definitely in my >> price

Re: bathroom scale that connects to iPhone

2021-04-04 Thread Donald Raikes
asures weight, body fat, BMI, water, muscle > mass, medibolic age, and BMR. > > Traci > > >> On Mar 29, 2021, at 10:33 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I know a while back I saw some discussion of bathroom scales that are >> iOS/VoiceOver frien

bathroom scale that connects to iPhone

2021-03-29 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I know a while back I saw some discussion of bathroom scales that are iOS/VoiceOver friendly. I thought thte recommended scale was by qardio, but I am not seeing it on amazon. Has anyone tried the RENPHO Body Fat Scale? Is the iOS app accessible? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes

contacts in outlook for Ios

2021-01-19 Thread Donald Raikes
is where do I find the list of suggested contacts so I can simply pick the one I want? I have used explore-by-touch to look everywhere on the screen but don't see the suggestions. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Sincerely, Donald Raikes, CPACC -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like

Re: scanning an amazon giftcard

2020-12-01 Thread Donald Raikes
, Shirley Baker wrote: > I have used VoiceDream scanner to read credit cards so hopefully that would > work for an Amazon gift card. It might work.I use this whenever I can't get > anything else to work, which is most of the time. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Dec 1, 2020, at

scanning an amazon giftcard

2020-12-01 Thread Donald Raikes
the amazon app? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like security should be built-in from the beginning not bolted on at the end of the software development cycle. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

Re: organizing titles in the kindle app

2020-11-29 Thread Donald Raikes
le of ancient > hatreds among peoples. (It is notable that while I have regretted not > granting grace to others, I’ve never once regretted extending it.)" - Edward > Herbert > > On Nov 27, 2020, at 4:56 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: > > Hello, > > I have a number of books

organizing titles in the kindle app

2020-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
am just trying to make it simpler to find various books. any suggestions would be welcome. Thanks -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like security should be built-in from the beginning not bolted on at the end of the software development cycle. -- The following information

removing titles from the kindle app

2020-11-27 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have done a lot of looking at book samples over the last few months, but now I have a ton of titles in my kindle app. Is there any way to remove titles from the app? -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like security should be built-in from the beginning not bolted on at the end

How to enable dictation in safari

2020-10-19 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, I am giving a demonstration at an accessibility conference in a couple of weeks and one of the features I want to illustrate is the dictation feature using VoiceOver. Last year when I gave this presentation I had a different iPad, and I just remembered I have to enable dictation somehow,

disabling all notifications on my iPad

2020-10-14 Thread Donald Raikes
appreciated. Don -- Sincerely, Donald Raikes -- Accessibility like security should be built-in from the beginning not bolted on at the end of the software development cycle. -- The following information is important for all members of the V iPhone list. If you have any questions or concerns about

moving files in onedrive

2020-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi all, I just installed microsoft oneDrive onto my iPhone. I have a number of files in the root folder of onedrive that I want to move into a folder. I created the folder, but when I flick down on one of the items in the root folder, and select drag then move to the new folder I can't figure

best case plus bluetooth keyboard for iPad

2020-06-28 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi all, I think I may have asked this question before, but I thought I would try again. \ I have a 7th generation iPad 10inch, and I want to get a cover to protect it and I would also like a bluetooth keyboard for it. My plan is to use it as much as possible to replace my laptop for work for

saving pictures from texts

2020-06-25 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, I am getting a lot of pictures of my new grand daughter via text messages, and I want to save them to my pc so I can send them to others in the family via email. What is the easiest way to save images from texts to my pc? -- The following information is important for all members of the

Reading page titles in safari

2020-06-17 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, As I was browsing on my iPhone se 2020 today, it occurred to me that VoiceOver is not reading the page titles as I switch pages. Is this normal? Is there a way to get VoiceOver to read the page title? Any ideas would be appreciated. Thanks, Don -- The following information is

Re: Question about Using iPad

2020-06-12 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have an 10.5 iPad which I don't use a lot, but I want to use it more. So far I have used it for work-related stuff. Testing the accessibility of web applications and the like. I don't have a keyboard or braille display connected to the iPad yet. I am interested in which keyboard case you

silencing all notifications

2020-06-03 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi listk, I have an iPhone 2020 Se, and I have discovered that when I am listening to music on youtube specifically, I keep getting interupted by notifications (mostly email and slack). Is there a way to turn off all notifications temporarily? Tia, Don -- The following information is

resetting an iPad mini

2020-03-09 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, My team at work has an iPad mini that I was given charge of for a while. I signed in with my appleId and password so i could customize the iPad for the work I was doing. Recently I had to pass the iPad off to another team member, but forgot to sign out . My team mate wants to reset the iPad

Re: Bluetooth keyboard

2020-02-18 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi all, I am going to jump in here as well. I am looking for a bluetooth keyboard that is small enough to be really portable as I am going to be doing some travelling, but I want to be able to pair it with both my laptop and iPad. I would like something with the numpad so I can use JAWS with it

case/keyboard for iPad 7th gen 10.2 inch

2020-02-04 Thread Donald Raikes
I just got a 7th generation iPad 10.2 inch tablet for work. I want to keep it protected and nice, and a bluetooth keyboard would be nice. Any suggestions on an affordable case/keyboard combination? I saw: Fintie Keyboard Case for New iPad 7th Generation 10.2 Inch 2019, Soft TPU Back Cover with

Re: selectively restoring from backup

2020-01-16 Thread Donald Raikes
Thanks so much! On 1/15/20, Anna Dresner wrote: > Hi Donald, > > If you store your contacts in iCloud, they will be copied to your new phone > when you sign into iCloud. > > Best, > Anna > > >> On Jan 15, 2020, at 10:56 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >>

Re: selectively restoring from backup

2020-01-15 Thread Donald Raikes
gt; > Best, > Anna > > >> On Jan 15, 2020, at 10:17 AM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Hello, >> >> I am going to be upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone 11pro very soon, >> but when I make the move I really only want my messages and contacts >> and my p

selectively restoring from backup

2020-01-15 Thread Donald Raikes
Hello, I am going to be upgrading from iPhone 8 to iPhone 11pro very soon, but when I make the move I really only want my messages and contacts and my purchased apps to be restored from my backup (either cloud-based or pc-based). Can I do a selective restore or is it all or nothing? -- The

Re: Problems with the kindle app

2020-01-07 Thread Donald Raikes
ou'll find a navigation menu for the book as well as many other > resources Kindle offers. Happy reading. > On Tue, Jan 7, 2020 at 3:40 PM Donald Raikes wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> I have an iPhone 8 with iOS 13.3 installed. >> I have the kindle app installed and have been

Problems with the kindle app

2020-01-07 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have an iPhone 8 with iOS 13.3 installed. I have the kindle app installed and have been reading a book with it without a problem, however, I also have another book I wish to read (written by my son), and I can't figure out how to get from one book to the other. I can use a three-finger

Re: fitbit app questions

2019-12-26 Thread Donald Raikes
fitbit is offline, so I uess I will need some sighted help to set it to online. Wish there was a screen reader on the fitbit :) On 12/26/19, Donald Raikes wrote: > Hi, > > My wife gave me a fitbit versa2 for Christmas, and when I went to set > it up, I discovered some issues with th

fitbit app questions

2019-12-26 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, My wife gave me a fitbit versa2 for Christmas, and when I went to set it up, I discovered some issues with the fitbit app and voiceover. 1. during setup, I was asked for my birth date, height and weight. I thought I got the birth date right, but I couldn't figure out how to set the height

downloading itunes purchased music on my pc

2019-12-13 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I purchased a song from itunes using my iphone, but when I bring up itunes on my pc it says it is having problems downloading my purchases. I can't seem to get it to work no matter what I try. pc is running the latest version of itunes on windows 10. any suggestions? BTW: I have my iphone

video editing on iphone

2019-12-05 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I have created several videos as a part of a training class, but need to do some cleanup. There doesn't seem to be any accessible program on windows to do the editing, so I am wondering if I can edit an mp4 file on my iPhone 8. I think I read that the photos app can do video editing, but can

Re: iPad gesture to dismiss popup in safari

2019-12-04 Thread Donald Raikes
r right under your > palm. > HTH, > > > > > Richard > "Reality is the leading cause of stress for those who are in touch with > it." > -- from The Search for Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, by Jane > Wagner > > > On Dec 4, 2019, at 9:15 AM, Do

iPad gesture to dismiss popup in safari

2019-12-04 Thread Donald Raikes
that gesture in any of the documentation i can find via google. Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, Donald Raikes -- 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

How to enable VoiceOver while setting up iPhone 11pro

2019-12-03 Thread Donald Raikes
When I got my iPhone 8, I was able to use the home button tripple tap to enable voiceover while I was setting up the phone, but without the home button, how would I enable voiceover on an iphone 11pro while setting up the phone? Any tips welcome. Donald -- The following information is important

Re: Need to replace iPhone 8 looking for pros/cons of iPhone 11 vs iPhone X

2019-11-21 Thread Donald Raikes
>> for it, i.e. how much data, do you get unlimited calling and texting? >> >> -Original Message- >> From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of >> Donald Raikes >> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 9:22 AM >> To: viphone@googlegroups.com &g

Re: Need to replace iPhone 8 looking for pros/cons of iPhone 11 vs iPhone X

2019-11-20 Thread Donald Raikes
On Behalf of Marie > Lyons > Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2019 4:07 PM > To: viphone@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: Need to replace iPhone 8 looking for pros/cons of iPhone 11 vs > iPhone X > > I love the extended battery of my 11 pro. > > Marie Lyons Sent from my iPh

Re: Need to replace iPhone 8 looking for pros/cons of iPhone 11 vs iPhone X

2019-11-19 Thread Donald Raikes
store for us down the road? > > I am sorry this probably is not helpful to your quandary, but just a comment > from a fellow iPhone user. > > -Original Message- > From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf > Of Donald Raikes > Sent: Tuesday

Need to replace iPhone 8 looking for pros/cons of iPhone 11 vs iPhone X

2019-11-19 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, Recently my Iphone 8 has been suffering from some battery issues (not holding a charge), plus two weeks ago the screen cracked, so it looks like it is time to upgrade my phone. According to verizon, I can get an iPhone 11 64gb for the same monthly payment I am making now on the iPhone 8. My

best heart rate monitor/app

2019-11-18 Thread Donald Raikes
I know there was a discussion a while back about heart rate monitors, but I am not sure that the question was answered. Assuming I am not in a position to get an apple watch or fitbit, and I am interested in knowing my heartrate while exercising, is the a good chest-strap or wrist style heart

Re: getting phone calls from myself?

2019-11-18 Thread Donald Raikes
11/14/19, Donald Raikes wrote: >> After updating to iOS 13.2.2 last night I keep getting notifications >> that I have gotten phone calls from my own number. When I go into the >> phone app, I see that I have 6 incomming calls from me. >> >> Any idea why this would

Re: reclaiming space on my iphone

2019-11-13 Thread Donald Raikes
ual episodes or podcasts by touching the item, > flicking up or down to Delete, and double-tapping. > > best, > Anna > > > > >> On Nov 13, 2019, at 5:33 PM, Donald Raikes wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I was looking at the memory usage of my iphone 8 last nig

getting phone calls from myself?

2019-11-13 Thread Donald Raikes
After updating to iOS 13.2.2 last night I keep getting notifications that I have gotten phone calls from my own number. When I go into the phone app, I see that I have 6 incomming calls from me. Any idea why this would be happening? -- The following information is important for all members of

reclaiming space on my iphone

2019-11-13 Thread Donald Raikes
Hi, I was looking at the memory usage of my iphone 8 last night and noticed that I have used 60gb of my 64 gb. Looking at the apps I see that overcast has used 20gb and audible has used 17gb. How do I reduce the space used by these two apps? I tried deleting books from audible, but that

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