Re: Audio recorder recommendations needed

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I have found ClearRecord unstable and it loses recordings. After a couple of years using ClearRecord because I could not find an alternative solution, I'm now using DropVox 100% of the time which is more intuitive and with great accessibility feels like it was developed for the blind as opposed

Re: Audio recorder recommendations needed

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 11:30 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Audio recorder recommendations needed I have found ClearRecord unstable and it loses recordings. After a couple of years using ClearRecord

Re: Microsoft Office Apps Now Individually Available

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Not true. This issue doesn't appear to be entirely a VoiceOver limitation but one most likely having to do with software developer. As I've written before, the Google Sheets app can convey various text attributes such as bold, italics, underlined, font, font size, etc--I'm listening to these

Re: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
with the email service you have. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 8/11/2014, at 3:52 pm, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not talking about setting up a Microsoft account, I'm referring to needing

Re: Audio recorder recommendations needed

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
it works for you. I'll have to try it and see if I can replicate your findings. If so, I will correct the misinformation I was given. Neal -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 11:56

Re: Microsoft Office Apps Now Individually Available

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 11/11/2014, at 7:13 am, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Not true. This issue doesn't appear to be entirely a VoiceOver limitation but one most likely having to do with software

Re: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver

2014-11-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
to take advantage of these apps, and hope that helps someone. Jonathan Mosen Mosen Consulting Blindness technology eBooks, tutorials and training http://Mosen.org On 11/11/2014, at 7:15 am, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: That was not my point. You're responding to Richard's post

CrowdVis - Programmer looking for input from blind iOS users

2014-11-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, I had a conversation with a sighted programmer looking to create a new app for visually impaired and blind iOS users. He is primarily looking to gage interest in such an app. I thought I would post his contact information as he wants to hear from us who will directly benefit from his

Re: CrowdVis - Programmer looking for input from blind iOS users

2014-11-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
limits are those of vision.  Sent from my iPhone 5S On Nov 8, 2014, at 8:58 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I had a conversation with a sighted programmer looking to create a new app for visually impaired and blind iOS users. He is primarily looking

Re: Jaws now reads What's New for apps in iTunes 12

2014-11-07 Thread Joseph FreeTech
The limitation between Jaws16 Home and professional has more to do with where the license can be used: either the workplace (professional) or at home (Home version of Jaws)--other than that the versions are the same. The number of computers J16 can be installed on is not relevant in this

Re: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver

2014-11-07 Thread Joseph FreeTech
To run: Microsoft Word on the App Store on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/microsoft-word/id586447913?mt=8 You will need a Microsoft related account such as an email address which ends with @live.com or @outlook.com You will be installing the full app on your iOS device which means you

Re: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver

2014-11-07 Thread Joseph FreeTech
: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver Actually, you ou can use any Email address when setting up a microsoft account. My email ends in turner42 and works just fine. Richard The only limits are those of vision.  Sent from my iPhone 5S On Nov 7, 2014, at 6:26 PM, Joseph FreeTech

Re: Microsoft Word on the iPhone with VoiceOver

2014-11-07 Thread Joseph FreeTech
basic editing without subscribing but I don't really think it's very useable yet frankly. Still pretty disappointing sadly. On 11/7/14, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: I'm not talking about setting up a Microsoft account, I'm referring to needing such an account when using

Re: suggestions for bluetooth keyboard needed

2014-10-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
It is safe to conclude that number pads are not included in this keyboard form factor. It is rare to find a laptop with an additional numpad, so it is probably rare if not impossible to find a keyboard meant to be portable to come with a numpad. Remember, the goal here is small, so adding a

Re: drop box

2014-10-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Anna, I just took a look, and this Dropbox feature works just as you've described it. Try loading a txt, rtf, doc, and other such text related files and reading each of them using the thumb nail full setting--it will not show when turned on--it is a toggle. If the file shows, simply read

Re: drop box

2014-10-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
- Original Message - From: Brandon A. Olivares programmer2...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 7:27 PM Subject: Re: drop box Is there a way to also edit the file from within Dropbox? On Oct 22, 2014, at 9:22 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com

Re: drop box

2014-10-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Yes, I do mean to give that Dropbox main-screen loading procedure a try. I tried it with a text file, and once I double-tapped on it from the main Dropbox screen, the file opened on another screen--I was not asked to import anything or convert to any file type. I then navigated to the body of

Re: mBraille as a third party keyboard

2014-10-12 Thread Joseph FreeTech
at a time, not just characters, which is very helpful. 6. In MBraille, you can navigate by sentence and paragraph, two options iOS still lacks. On Oct 3, 2014, at 8:47 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Just out of curiosity... How will the MBraille input method significantly

Re: Contacts on the main home screen of the IPhone

2014-10-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi, If you have a Bluetooth external keyboard you will have a much easier time completing the task of moving apps between screens. Joseph the free tech guy - Original Message - From: Isaac Hebert hebertisaa...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, October 08, 2014

MagicMount for placing your iDevice anywhere

2014-10-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Just thought I would pass on a little tip for a great peripheral for your iDevice. I recently purchased a device called the MagicMount. This is a small magnetic pad you stick to just about any surface. The idea being one of using this thing to hold your iDevice for easy access. For

Re: mBraille as a third party keyboard

2014-10-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Just out of curiosity... How will the MBraille input method significantly differ from what iOS 8 is offering? Can't really come up with any benefits, so please help. Smile. Joseph - Original Message - From: Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com To: ViPone list viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: Pre-orders now open for iOS 8 Without the Eye

2014-07-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
with the brain is often called imagination.--Oliver Sacks On Jul 28, 2014, at 8:02 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: For those not interested in spending their money to get the same information offered below, don't forget that the first few days of a new iOS release are some

Re: Pre-orders now open for iOS 8 Without the Eye

2014-07-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Jonathan, don't frame my previous post as a personal attack. Most on these list probably have no clue in terms of how people more clever than they are manipulating them. I posted a general opinion that does not pertain specifically to you but just so happens to include you in this case. There

Pre-orders now open

2014-07-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Just thought I'd write to convey my apologies to some of my friends out there. As you can see, I have some strong feelings about the individuals who take from us then want to sell our same information back to us in the form of their manuals and using the justification of helping the

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
You might want to wait until after September to bring up this question as there might also be an iPad announcement in September when the new iPhone is announced. this is definitely one of those topics which will generate tons of speculation, which is just that, speculation, and this same

This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Thought I'd help out by posting a relevant link on this iPhone vs iPad question; it is information regarding a similar question asked in the past--the information's source is from the ViPhone list archives: https://groups.google.com/forum/?hl=en#!searchin/viphone/iPhone$20vs$20iPad The beauty

Re: Amazon Basics Keyboard and iPhone Query

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
your description is not clear to me, but did you try the obvious such as replacing batteries? What happens when you press the left and right arrow keys together? Do you get any feedback when you turn on keyboard help with ControlOption K? I always have to wait about 30 seconds for my Amazon

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
a phone or a PC. Cheers, Ben. On 7/28/14, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd help out by posting a relevant link on this iPhone vs iPad question; it is information regarding a similar question asked in the past--the information's source is from the ViPhone list

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Sacks On Jul 28, 2014, at 7:27 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Teresa and other iPad owners, Since I'm having a problem understanding, will you please give me an example as to how a bigger screen will help with scrolling? To be specific, please give an example

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
in settings and have immediate access to more categories without swiping 3 fingers up to scroll up to display more items on the screen. Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.appletothecore.info On Jul 28, 2014, at 10:27 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
that isn't a phone or a PC. Cheers, Ben. On 7/28/14, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd help out by posting a relevant link on this iPhone vs iPad question; it is information regarding a similar question asked in the past--the information's source is from the ViPhone list

Re: New to Fantastical 2, need help

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Actually, I've found the 100% very accessible app Alarmed much better for repeating alarms as one can configure just about any type of alarm: everyday except Saturday and Sunday, every other day at 12 noon, every 3rd Sunday of the month, Tuesday Wednesday Thursday appointment at 2PM, every other

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
a use for them, but for me at least, there isn't really a space in my life for a device that isn't a phone or a PC. Cheers, Ben. On 7/28/14, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Thought I'd help out by posting a relevant link on this iPhone vs iPad question; it is information

Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Subject: Re: This might seem like a strange question about ipad mini vs iphone Hmm, but i use an IPhone daily, so i thought it would be much the same, but obviously it isn't, probably because the screen is bigger. /Krister 28 jul 2014 kl. 18:32 skrev Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com

Re: Pre-orders now open for iOS 8 Without the Eye

2014-07-28 Thread Joseph FreeTech
For those not interested in spending their money to get the same information offered below, don't forget that the first few days of a new iOS release are some of the busiest days on this list. There are tons of experienced users here who will provide the exact same information without asking

How to properly restart your iDevice

2014-07-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, I often come across listers suggesting to others ways of restarting their iDevice in the event of a problem including using the power button and the Home button which seems extreme, so I thought I would post the proper way of doing so as suggested by Apple: Turn your iOS device off

Re: How to properly restart your iDevice

2014-07-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
yes, if you're referring to what Apple calls the Sleep/wake button, and which I'm referring to as the power button--both the same thing. Smile. Joseph - Original Message - From: Cathy cats.car...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, July 27, 2014 5:49 PM Subject: Re:

Re: How to properly restart your iDevice

2014-07-27 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Pammy Sent from my iPhone On 28 Jul 2014, at 03:40, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, I often come across listers suggesting to others ways of restarting their iDevice in the event of a problem including using the power button and the Home button which seems extreme, so I

Re: Looking for a good Bluetooth keyboard recommendation

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Beth, Just yesterday or day before I posted some pro and con information about the Amazon Basics Bluetooth keyboard. You might want to look up Bluetooth keyboard in the list archives as there is tons, and tons of suggestions there as this question comes up frequently. As a means of

Teaching Siri to pronounce names

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Came across the following instructions to teach Siri to pronounce foreign and uncommon names more naturally. I could not get this to work. Hoping someone will post better instructions. Smile. For now, its definitely possible as this YouTube video demonstrates: ? Teach Siri to

Teaching Siri to pronounce names - Solution

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
! Joseph the free tech guy! - Original Message - From: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 2:59 AM Subject: Teaching Siri to pronounce names Hi all, Came across the following instructions to teach Siri to pronounce foreign

Re: Teaching Siri to pronounce names - Solution

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
asking Siri to contact said person, it reverts back to how it was before?. Best regards, Del - Original Message - From: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 26, 2014 11:46 AM Subject: Teaching Siri to pronounce names - Solution Ok

Re: Teaching Siri to pronounce names - Solution

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
, BUT TO SOMEONE YOU ARE THE WORLD! On Jul 26, 2014, at 8:04 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: You probably didn't complete the process as this happened to me as I was figuring it out, but once I correctly completed the process, Siri is properly speaking the name. I rebooted and Siri

Re: Sending Audio Files to Another iPhone

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Depending on the size of the audio file try this: 1. You stated you are using Dropbox, so simply launch Dropbox, find the file and double-tap on it to begin playing it. 2. Use the 2-finger double-tap command to stop the playing of the file. 3. At bottom left hand corner there is a Share button so

Re: Teaching Siri to pronounce names - Solution

2014-07-26 Thread Joseph FreeTech
awful in or when trying to record a reminder.. Hopefully in IOS 8 Siri will get smarter or at least stop smoking whatever has been making her dumber. On Jul 26, 2014, at 6:46 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Ok all, couldn't resist, so I experimented a bit more, and here is how

Re: Dropbox

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Donna, To delete a folder or file within Dropbox app: 1. Open Dropbox. 2. Double-tap on More actions menu at very top of initial Dropbox screen. On the following screen double-tap on Select. 3. As you swipe through your list of files and folders simply double-tap on an item to select it.

Re: Kudos to DropBox App

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I don't know why these outdated browser messages appear since I am running IE11 (latest version of this browser), and the messages still popup just as they do on my computers with IE10 and IE9. I mostly find these messages on Google related sites such as Google search or YouTube; of course I'm

Re: ap store and password

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Regarding passwords, if one uses an application such as the 100% free MiniKeePass https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/minikeepass-secure-password/id451661808?mt=8 one can simply tap on the password edit field of an entry, then quickly switch to a password edit field and use rotor to switch to paste

Re: ap store and password

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
to App Store to find the correct password. Feeling kind of thic today, I guess. Thanks in advance. Keith -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Friday, July 25, 2014 1:19 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Re: dropvox weirdness

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
You might want to look at ClearRecord as plan B: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/clearrecord-premium-noise/id395704227?mt=8 App costs $1. It will start recording immediately upon launching. It will save all recordings to your iDevice's internal storage. It can record in .wav format, which

Re: dropvox weirdness

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Unload all from app switcher, fully restart your iDevice, then review your settings within DropVox to make sure all is fine. I will also add that DropVox will definitely save all recordings to one's iDevice, so next time one syncs, all recordings will be saved to one's computer. In other

Re: Lunch Center Pro

2014-07-25 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Do you mean Launch Center Pro? https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/launch-center-pro/id532016360?mt=8 I actually purchased this app about a year ago but haven't had a chance to experiment much. Smile. Comments from a user: http://www.applevis.com/apps/ios/productivity/launch-center-pro Version 2.3

Re: VoiceStream reader

2014-07-22 Thread Joseph FreeTech
on your iPhone use App store to search for the following: Voice Dream Reader If you're using a full browser try this link: Voice Dream Reader By Voice Dream LLC$10 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-dream-reader/id496177674?mt=8 Keep in mind that there is a trial version and a full version.

Re: Face time info needed

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Donald, If you launch Facetime and work through the dialogues you will know exactly what is being asked of you as there is not much room for misunderstanding. Its much harder to understand if you're asking questions without having the device in front of you. 1. Launch Facetime. 2. If signing

Re: Free Book for Users of iBooks/Mastering the Macintosh with Voiceover

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
pair a BrailleNote Apex with their iOS device via Bluetooth, and use it as a Braille display. I am sure this is what Tom was referring to. Grant On Jul 20, 2014, at 6:11 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Tom, How did you get the book into your Braille Note Apex? Joseph

Re: help using my apple bluetooth keyboard

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
The Amazon Basics keyboard has control, Options, Command keys on both sides of spacebar. This keyboard is about 4 X 10 X .5 inches in dimensions and very light weight. I will add that though I like this keyboard very much, it has the annoying quirk of taking up to 25 seconds to be recognized

Re: RiVO for iPhone VoiceOver now expands to handle more languages

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Cathy, For more information please listen to the following podcast describing how one uses this keyboard... An In-Depth Demonstration of the RiVO, a Keyboard-Like Device for iOS VoiceOver Users | AppleVis

Re: turning on sounds in notification center

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Rebecca, While in the Notifications utility, swipe to Calendar or Reminders and double-tap to open it's settings. You will now have more detailed options including selecting reminder alerts. Double-tap on this button to select a tone/chime. Joseph the free tech guy! Feel free to write off

Re: turning on sounds in notification center

2014-07-21 Thread Joseph FreeTech
are on or not? Rebecca and Zeb email: rilni...@gmail.com twitter: zebs_mom Sent from my IPhone On Jul 21, 2014, at 8:32 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Rebecca, While in the Notifications utility, swipe to Calendar or Reminders and double-tap to open it's settings. You will now have more

Re: Free Book for Users of iBooks/Mastering the Macintosh with Voiceover

2014-07-20 Thread Joseph FreeTech
- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: July 18, 2014 6:39 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Free Book for Users of iBooks/Mastering the Macintosh with Voiceover I ran a search for this Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver book

Re: App Switcher Closing Running Apps

2014-07-19 Thread Joseph FreeTech
No, it can also work with touch typing. This app-switcher-close-apps method has been around for a long time now. Joseph - Original Message - From: Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, July 19, 2014 5:10 PM Subject: RE: App

Re: Free Book for Users of iBooks/Mastering the Macintosh with Voiceover

2014-07-18 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I ran a search for this Mastering the Macintosh with VoiceOver book in Bookshare and did not find it. I have never used iBooks, so thought this would be a great chance to download it and take it for a test drive on my iOS device. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ibooks/id364709193?mt=8 I was

Re: Deleting A Photo

2014-07-17 Thread Joseph FreeTech
to delete unwanted photos: 1. Launch Photos app. 2. Double-tap on Select button. 3. On the following screen double-tap on each photo you want to delete. You will find that the description will change to selected 4. Swipe over to very last button which is the Delete button and double-tap.

Re: Rotor Order Randomly Changing

2014-07-14 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Dave and others, Please take a look at the following article for lots of good information regarding the handwriting feature of latest iOS: Activating, Accessing and Using Handwriting Mode in iOS 7 | AppleVis

Re: Keyboard Repeats in Spotlight Search

2014-07-13 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Haya, Before going through the recovery, first try something as simple as unloading all apps from app switcher then fully powering down your iDevice then restarting it. If you continue to experience the same behavior, you can then move on to more aggressive troubleshooting. Joseph -

Re: Help, I think I broke my copy of Prizmo.

2014-07-13 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Eileen, I installed Prizmo on my iPod some time ago, and after reading your list of suggested settings below, I finally decided to test Prizmo on a business card. Wow, I was able to obtain good results. Not perfect (About 90% accuracy), but I could read the information and get the phone

Re: Determining When A Third-party Keyboard Battery is Low?

2014-07-13 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Alan, When your Amazon Basics keyboard goes into sleep mode after some 30 minutes of nonuse, how long does it take to wake up? That is, how long is it before you type a key and have it register via iPhone speaking the key? Joseph - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli

Re: Determining When A Third-party Keyboard Battery is Low?

2014-07-13 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Air On Jul 13, 2014, at 12:58 PM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Alan, When your Amazon Basics keyboard goes into sleep mode after some 30 minutes of nonuse, how long does it take to wake up? That is, how long is it before you type a key and have it register via iPhone

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-12 Thread Joseph FreeTech
:58 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: On that specific keyboard, do you know of an equivalent keyboard command which simulates the Escape key? If not too much trouble, what are the dimensions of your keyboard? I'm considering a small keyboard which I can carry with me

Re: does ogg files work with voice dream,

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Cathy, Just experimented a bit, and I found that VLC will definitely play .ogg files. Something called Ace Player will not and Voice Dream will not play ogg files either even though I was able to import an ogg file into VDR via iTunes. I will add that in VLC it is a bit difficult to use

Re: Sharing Files on OneDrive

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Joe, To share/send a file via OneDrive on iOS: 1. Make sure you are on the Files tab (double-tap bottom left-hand corner of screen). 2. From top of the screen swipe to the right and pick from various categories such as Documents, Entertainment, Music, etc. Double-tap on one of these items

Sharing Files on OneDrive

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
to documents you've recently opened. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/onedrive-formerly-skydrive/id477537958?mt=8 HTH Joseph the free tech guy! - Original Message - From: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:49 AM Subject: Re

Re: What's best way to open a message notification from a locked screen?

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Swipe to the specific notification, then perform the double-tap--the related app will open. Joseph - Original Message - From: Kramlinger, Keith G., M.D. kramlinger.ke...@mayo.edu To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 10:55 AM Subject: What's best way to open a

Re: does ogg files work with voice dream,

2014-07-11 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Cathy, I think I missed it, but what is your ultimate goal? We might be overlooking some obvious and simple solutions that do not require Dropbox. Smile. Joseph - Original Message - From: Cathy cats.car...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Friday, July 11, 2014 11:42 AM

Re: Screen curtain!

2014-07-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Actually, the screen curtain blackens all light coming from the screen and nothing can be seen, whereas turning down the brightness to 0 still shows an image on the screen that a sighted person can see. Joseph - Original Message - From: Alan Paganelli alanandsuza...@earthlink.net To:

APH Free Braille Entry App for iPad

2014-07-10 Thread Joseph FreeTech
HI all, Just came across this and thought those of you with an iPad might find this free app useful. Can't tell if it allows one to save to clipboard to paste in email, word processor, etc. Visual Brailler By American Printing House for the Blind (APH) Released: Jun 23, 2014 Free

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Teresa and others, I've not read anyone post a solution to your question regarding moving apps out of folders, so try this... 1. Navigate inside of a folder within one of your home screens and pick an app. (Using the keyboard you use arrow keys to find a folder on a Home screen then press

Re: KNFB Reader App

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Yes, I agree. Reading through this thread I'm just sitting back and actually waiting to try the app before posting something I know nothing about, but I will add that I'm especially curious about the following: Will this thing OCR and read computer screens? Be kinda cool if this would allow me

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Teresa and others, I've not read anyone post a solution to your question regarding moving apps out of folders, so try this... 1. Navigate inside of a folder within one of your home screens and pick an app. (Using the keyboard you use

Re: Question about the Reminders app

2014-07-09 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Jeffrey, I realize I'm not directly answering your question, but I've been using the Alarmed app for quite a while now and have found it to be rock solid and very reliable. I have filled it with many reminders throughout the day, week, month, and year, and it has never failed me. This app

Re: Skype update and removing contacts

2014-07-08 Thread Joseph FreeTech
yes, but you will be asked to enter your pass code it you have not entered it within the allotted time such as 1 minute, 5 minutes, 15 minutes, 1 hour, or 4 hours. Launch pass code and look around. I have been doing this since I began using my iDevice. Smile. Joseph - Original Message

Re: Blind mice movie valt

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I just tried this and after the double tap and hold, out of the 4 or so items in the menu, there is no Copy option. For anyone wanting to save files into Voice Dream Reader, I very strongly suggest you save yourselves lots of time and frustration and simply download from SendSpace using your

Blind mice movie valt

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
and time consuming. I guess I'm trying to convey that there are easier ways of accomplishing the same task. Joseph - Original Message - From: Richard Turner rich...@turner42.com To: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 2:59 AM Subject: Re: Blind mice movie

Blind mice movie valt

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
. Joseph - Original Message - From: Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 4:06 AM Subject: Blind mice movie valt Yes, the double-tap and hold works on webpages, but it doesn't seem to work as you described it when using VDR

Re: Blind mice movie valt

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
and prosper. Richard Common sense is in spite of, not as the result of education. - Victor Hugo Sent from my iPhone On Jul 2, 2014, at 4:39 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all, Posting a correction... I was finally able to download a SendSpace file using Voice Dream

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Teresa, Though your post is useful and well written, I wrote the very same type of tutorial just a week or two ago. Smile. It seems as though many of us are not using our time and this forum wisely if we're going to repeatedly post the same information. So far, it appears many are deleting

Re: Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
, but fair is fair and while what you said about posting he same information is true, simply posting this information doesn't really contribute either *smile*. Regards, Sieghard -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech

Re: Redundant Guides (was Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard)

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
I'm assuming you will be taking your own advice, correct? LOL As for why I post my tutorials here, I'm doing it because I feel they are better written than what you find on the AppleVis website. Joseph - Original Message - From: Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com To:

Re: Removing Empty Folders From Dropbox?

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Teresa, To delete a folder from within Dropbox app: 1. Open Dropbox on your iDevice. 2. Double-tap on the following item at the top of the screen: More actions menu 3. Swipe about 3 times or until you find the following item: Select 4. Swipe to the right until you reach the part of the

Re: Redundant Guides (was Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard)

2014-07-02 Thread Joseph FreeTech
] On Behalf Of Joseph FreeTech Sent: Wednesday, July 02, 2014 11:43 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Redundant Guides (was Here's How to Move Apps Into a Folder With a Bluetooth Keyboard) I'm assuming you will be taking your own advice, correct? LOL As for why I post my tutorials here, I'm

Re: Beware Bluetooth Upon Updateing to iOS 7.1.2

2014-07-01 Thread Joseph FreeTech
This is perfectly normal. I believe Facetime is also automatically turned on if the user has disabled it--not sure, but the Bluetooth thing is normal just like in previous updates. Joseph - Original Message - From: M. Taylor mk...@ucla.edu To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Tuesday,

Re: Accessible French/English Dictionary?

2014-06-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi Ann, Is this the French dictionary you suggested?: English / French dictionary By Editions Larousse $5 https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/english-french-dictionary/id338712994?mt=8 Joseph - Original Message - From: Anne Robertson annefromo...@gmail.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com

Create a spreadsheet on your iPhone! - Google Sheets

2014-06-30 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Wow, looks like I wasted my $10 on the Numbers app--I should have waited for your message. Smile. In all seriousness, I took this Google Sheets for a test drive and found it incredibly accessible, but it has some annoying quirks. List of quirks: 1. I don't like the ribbon of command buttons at

Does iOS have open with option?

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a type of open with option within iOS? In Windows, one can highlight something like an MP3 file, then right click and use open with to assign that type of file extension to a specific application. The end result is that when one presses enter on an MP3

Re: Does iOS have open with option?

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
the facility is on a per app basis. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 29/06/2014 07:56, Joseph FreeTech wrote: Hi all, Does anyone know if there is a type of open with option within iOS? In Windows, one can highlight something like an MP3 file

Re: Does iOS have open with option?

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
not an entire open approach one would hope to be able to see and manage what's in their cloud space. Christopher Hallsworth Student at the Hadley School for the Blind www.hadley.edu On 29/06/2014 08:39, Joseph FreeTech wrote: Anybody else have an opinion on this issue? Joseph - Original

Re: Does iOS have open with option?

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
, 2014, at 2:48 AM, Joseph FreeTech joseph.freet...@gmail.com wrote: I'm asking others for their thoughts on the matter. I'm fairly certain I already know all you can suggest. Thank you. Joseph - Original Message - From: Christopher Hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com To: viphone

Re: voice dream reader and blind mice movies

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
While it took me a bit of time to also figure out what Richard conveyed below, for Candy or anyone else looking to do something similar, I suggest making life much easier by simply downloading the content of interest from the BlindMice website then using iTunes to transfer to your iPhone some

Re: Tired of quality decline and considering switching to Droid

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
Mark, Your following suggestion is an incorrect and not a practical solution as you can close and unload an app from the app switcher to recover used memory. You're causing needless wear and tare on your device with the many reboots. Always both manually close and restart your phone after

Re: Tired of quality decline and considering switching to Droid

2014-06-29 Thread Joseph FreeTech
The 64bit architecture was also suppose to revolutionize software on Windows, but now years later, it never really did happen. Joseph - Original Message - From: Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, June 29, 2014 7:10 PM Subject: Re: Tired of quality

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