Re: iMessage: How to Say You Like Someone's Message

2024-06-10 Thread Brad Snyder
With focus on an individual message, flick up or down until you hear reactions, and then do a one finger double tap. This will open an options bar, where you could choose from several reactions. Choose the desired reaction by flicking left or right, and then doing a one finger double tap on your

Re: Updating phone while in another country

2024-06-08 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure you have automatic updates turned off, and it  should  stop bothering you.- Brad -On Jun 9, 2024, at 00:09, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi Brad,That’s what I’ve been doing, but I’m getting tired of the Install prompts. Lol Every time I open settings, which I do often

Re: Unattended Mac won't respond to keyboard

2024-06-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Your keyboard has a power switch. Try turning the power off for a few seconds, and then back on again. That should wake it up. - Brad - On Jun 6, 2024, at 09:57, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries wrote: I have a 2020 M1 Mac mini that I often don’t use for a few hours or even a couple days. I

Re: iPhone se 20

2024-06-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Low Power Mode is a temporary thing. It automatically turns itself off when your phones battery charge level gets to 80%. - Brad - On Jun 6, 2024, at 09:21, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  What about low power mode? >From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can

Re: Ambiguity of "Double-Press Home" has me frustrated

2024-06-05 Thread Brad Snyder
That gesture is not available on iPhones with a home button.- Brad -On Jun 5, 2024, at 15:48, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries wrote:My iPhone doesn’t have a Home button – it’s an iPhone XS. The gesture to reach the list of open apps is to slide up from the bottom of the screen until the

Re: Apple Watch Series 9

2024-06-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Whether or not to go cellular is entirely up to you. You'll spend $100 more for the watch, and you'll pay $10 a month for cellular service on the watch. If you carry your phone with you everywhere as do I, then you probably don't need a watch with cellular service. As for which band to get, go

Re: Voice Dream Reader

2024-06-01 Thread Brad Snyder
Why don't you write VDR support, and see if they can offer you a list of keyboard commands. - Brad - On Jun 1, 2024, at 18:10, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, I'm looking for a list of keyboard shortcuts for Voice Dream Reader on the Mac. Anyone have one? Please share. Thanks.

Re: more on Just PRess Record

2024-05-25 Thread Brad Snyder
This issue has nothing to do with the Just Press Record software. Sounds to me like you do not have an active microphone. - Brad - On May 25, 2024, at 21:02, Lorie McCloud wrote: I did find some settings. it says there’s no microphone available. would that mean it doesn’t work on a Mac mini?

Re: List View versus Column View

2024-05-19 Thread Brad Snyder
I think this is a matter of opinion. Asking which is better, List view or Column view; is like asking which is better, Chocolate or Vanilla ice cream. The answer you get, depends on who you ask. - Brad - On May 19, 2024, at 17:43, Herbie Allen wrote: this might be a situation where you have

Re: On My Mac Mailbox

2024-05-16 Thread Brad Snyder
On My Mac is a group or category heading, that contains local mailboxes. It is not a folder. You can delete the local mailboxes, and perhaps that may eliminate the group, but I would just leave it alone. - Brad - On May 16, 2024, at 22:35, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, I see

Coming up Saturday: Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern

2024-05-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Join us Saturday May 18 for our Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM Eastern. This is an informal group for sharing tips, strategies and questions about using Voiceover on your Mac. Even if you have registered before, please use this registration link to ensure that you

Re: Ipod Compatibility Question ...

2024-05-15 Thread Brad Snyder
Glad to hear it.Enjoy your new iPhone, and your newly paired AirPods.- Brad -On May 15, 2024, at 08:07, etscrivani via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi Brad, Thank you so much. Excellent directions and it worked like a charm. Eileen From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad SnyderSent:

Re: Ipod Compatibility Question ...

2024-05-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure the AirPods are fully charged . Next, unlock your iPhone 15 Pro, and have it showing the Home screen. Now, hold your AirPods near the iPhone, and open the case, with the AirPods in the case. An alert should appear on the iPhone screen, with instructions on how to pair the AirPods with

Re: Question Re Setup Of New Iphone 15 Pro...

2024-05-11 Thread Brad Snyder
the triple click. Eileen From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Brad Snyder Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2024 3:35 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Question Re Setup Of New Iphone 15 Pro... It has been my experience that when turning on a anew iPhone for the first time

Re: Question Re Setup Of New Iphone 15 Pro...

2024-05-11 Thread Brad Snyder
It has been my experience that when turning on a anew iPhone for the first time, if you just let the phone sit a bit, VoiceOver will come on without you having to do anything. If it doesn’t start speaking on its own, then press the side button 3 times quickly. Additionally, before attempting

Re: anchor power bank A1647

2024-05-08 Thread Brad Snyder
I just looked it up, and played a couple of YouTube videos on this power bank. Sounds like the USB-C cable is built into the charger. If your iPhone is not a 15/15 Pro, and does not charge via USB-C, you will need to use the cable that came with your iPhone. It sounds like the battery pack has

Re: Mail Signatures

2024-05-07 Thread Brad Snyder
, and when I got my new Mac, I was able to find those signatures, and paste them into a new signature field. For a new account. So what I did was copied the signature, and then deleted the old signature from the all signature field. > On May 7, 2024, at 9:25 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: >

Re: Mail Signatures

2024-05-07 Thread Brad Snyder
new ones. But if I close the Mail app then open it again, all the old sigs are back. >From E.T.'s Keyboard… What do batteries run on? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com > On May 5, 2024, at 7:16 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I've never been able to get mail signatures to sync across

Re: ebook formats

2024-05-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Have you tried opening the file, using CMD + O (or CMD + Down Arrow.) - Brad - On May 6, 2024, at 18:26, Lorie McCloud wrote: how would you go about unzipping an epub book? > On May 6, 2024, at 5:33 PM, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > > EPUB are essentially zip archive files that very much

Re: ebook formats

2024-05-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I think your best option would be to share the ePub book with the books app on your Mac. - Brad - On May 6, 2024, at 17:18, Lorie McCloud wrote: I bought an e-book hoping for a pdf but that’snot what I got. there were things like Sony Reader, Nook Mobi and epub. it also includes Apple

Re: Mail Signatures

2024-05-05 Thread Brad Snyder
I've never been able to get mail signatures to sync across both of my Max. I've always had to set them up separately on each Mac. I've never been able to get mail signatures to sync across both of my Max. I'm always had to set them up separately on each Mac. - Brad - On May 5, 2024, at 18:29,

Re: adding name to email account

2024-05-05 Thread Brad Snyder
In order to customize your name in the Max mail app, you need to go to Mail settings and then select the accounts tab. HDH. - Brad - On May 5, 2024, at 19:37, Herbie Allen wrote: Go to internet accounts in settings and find your email account there. You can also try accounts through mail.

Re: which power bank for iPhone S E

2024-05-05 Thread Brad Snyder
the SE is compatible.Thanks,patrick On May 5, 2024, at 11:41 AM, Brad Snyder wrote:I think any of them should do the job nicely. - Brad - On May 5, 2024, at 10:39, ngc5055 via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi,Does anyone know which Anchor poer bank charges an Iphone SE 2020?Thanks.Patrick -- The following

Re: which power bank for iPhone S E

2024-05-05 Thread Brad Snyder
of which phones can be used - I have not found one yet that states the SE is compatible.Thanks,patrick On May 5, 2024, at 11:41 AM, Brad Snyder wrote:I think any of them should do the job nicely. - Brad - On May 5, 2024, at 10:39, ngc5055 via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi,Does anyone know which Anchor

Re: which power bank for iPhone S E

2024-05-05 Thread Brad Snyder
I think any of them should do the job nicely. - Brad - On May 5, 2024, at 10:39, ngc5055 via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi, Does anyone know which Anchor poer bank charges an Iphone SE 2020? Thanks. Patrick -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries

Re: qc 25 bose headphones with iphone SE

2024-05-04 Thread Brad Snyder
That depends on which iPhone you have. If you have an iPhone 15 or 15 Pro, then you need a 3.5mm to USB-C adapter. If you have any other iPhone without a headphone jack, then you need a 3.5mm to Lightning adapter. Both are Available from Apple for $9 USD. HTH. - Brad - On May 4, 2024, at

Re: Sonoma Menu Bar

2024-05-03 Thread Brad Snyder
Make sure you have Quick Key Navigation turned off. - Brad - On May 3, 2024, at 17:12, ancient.aliens via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Don’t know if I changed a setting. When I access the menu bar, I had been able to find the desired menu by pressing a letter. Thanks for any help with

Re: date of recording

2024-04-28 Thread Brad Snyder
28, 2024, at 4:49 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Try checking the file’s properties with Get Info by pressing CMD + I. > > - Brad - > > > > On Apr 28, 2024, at 15:14, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > is there a way I can find the date of when a sound recording was recorded

Re: date of recording

2024-04-28 Thread Brad Snyder
Try checking the file’s properties with Get Info by pressing CMD + I. - Brad - On Apr 28, 2024, at 15:14, Lorie McCloud wrote: is there a way I can find the date of when a sound recording was recorded? it was sent to me and I play it in vlc media player even though it’s an .m4a recording

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Brad Snyder
link from last month. Ian > On 27 Apr 2024, at 19:32, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > is this event actually happening? > Chancey sent me the meeting id this morning. > however its 2:30 eastern and no one seems to be there? > Karen > > > > On Fri, 26 Apr 2024

Re: Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-27 Thread Brad Snyder
owever its 2:30 eastern and no one seems to be there? > Karen > > > >> On Fri, 26 Apr 2024, Brad Snyder wrote: >> >> Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group >> Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. >> This informal gr

Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Meeting this Saturday April 27 at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 AM Pacific)

2024-04-26 Thread Brad Snyder
Mac with VoiceOver Help/Discussion Group Saturdays April 27, May 18, and June 29, 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Eastern. This informal group meets monthly to tackle questions about using the Mac with voiceOver. This workshop will take place online. Registration is required at the following link:

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-25 Thread Brad Snyder
e >>>>>>> battery behaves normally. >>>>>>> Cheers, >>>>>>> Donna >>>>>>> >>>>>>>> On Apr 24, 2024, at 10:24 PM, Gabe Griffith >>>>>>>&g

Re: File Vault

2024-04-24 Thread Brad Snyder
I don't use file vault. I don't find it necessary. - Brad - On Apr 24, 2024, at 09:57, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Thanks, very helpful. I have not decided if I need File Vault but who knows. >From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen

Re: Apple Watch rapid battery drain during sleep

2024-04-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Try restarting your watch, and see if that helps. - Brad - On Apr 24, 2024, at 07:46, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, For the past three days, I’ve been waking up to find that my Apple Watch battery is severely drained. When I went to bed last night, it was at 100%, and

Re: Spanish punctuation marks?

2024-04-14 Thread Brad Snyder
If you turn off the Keyboard Commander, using VO + Shift + K, then you can use either Option key. - Brad - > On Apr 14, 2024, at 13:59, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I just found them the second time I did my search. They are question mark > with option, that is for me,

Re: Headphone jack on Mac mini.

2024-04-11 Thread Brad Snyder
No, the headphone jack has not been removed from the M1 Mac mini. You will find it on the back left-hand side of the unit. There's only one Jack and it handles both input and output. HTH. - Brad - On Apr 11, 2024, at 12:07, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! I have a question regarding the m1

Re: Apple TV 4K

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Have you tried unauthorizing the Mac, and then re-authorizing the same Mac. - Brad - On Apr 9, 2024, at 18:04, ancient.aliens via MacVisionaries wrote:  Still need some help with this issue. >From E.T.'s Keyboard… What do batteries run on? My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com > On Apr

Re: Voiceover menu navigation problem in latest Sonoma

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
Halton wrote: That was it Brad, thanks. Hey is it the shift VOF3 key that I might’ve hit the toggle it to track cursor with keyboard? I think it’s shift plus the VO keys plus the F3 key. Got to watch that one. Sent from my IPhone > On Apr 9, 2024, at 11:22 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > &

Re: Voiceover menu navigation problem in latest Sonoma

2024-04-09 Thread Brad Snyder
I am not experiencing this issue on either of my max running macOS Sonoma 14.4.1. Sounds to me like your mouse arrow is set to follow the voiceover cursor. You can correct this issue by going into the voiceover utility, selecting the navigation category, and setting the mouse arrow so that it

Re: Sonoma 14.4.1 CAPS LOCK won't pause speech when chosen as the VO key

2024-04-07 Thread Brad Snyder
r 7, 2024, at 19:12, Brad Snyder wrote: > > The VoiceOver key for pausing speech is the Control key. > This has nothing to do with what you have selected as the VO modifier. > While pressing another key may or may not stop speech, is another issue > entirely. > You can test this

Re: Sonoma 14.4.1 CAPS LOCK won't pause speech when chosen as the VO key

2024-04-07 Thread Brad Snyder
The VoiceOver key for pausing speech is the Control key. This has nothing to do with what you have selected as the VO modifier. While pressing another key may or may not stop speech, is another issue entirely. You can test this by enabling Keyboard Help, by pressing VO + K, and pressing CTRL, to

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
> On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:14 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have no explanation. > Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal > Splitter, collapsed on bottom”. > I am running Sonoma 14.4.1, but I don’t think the version matters because I > have

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
OK, you got me. Congratulations. - Brad - On Apr 6, 2024, at 20:23, Christina wrote: You did later say horizontal splitter, but the first time you said vertacle splitter. No biggy, but here’s the copy/paste.  >> On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:41 AM, Brad Snyder > <mailto:wb...@swbell

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-04-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Preview pane is gone.ChristinaOn Mar 29, 2024, at 8:14 AM, Brad Snyder wrote:I have no explanation.Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal Splitter, collapsed on bottom”.I am running Sonoma 14.4.1, but I don’t think the version matters because I have been doing

Re: pdf

2024-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
, open with…copy link (not necessarily in that order) but then it goes to share. there’s also services.On Apr 2, 2024, at 5:02 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:Try putting focus on the link, and then opening the shortcut menu using VO + Shift + M.Now, press the down arrow until you find an option that says

Re: Apple Quick Note

2024-04-05 Thread Brad Snyder
It is just a quick way to start a new note in the Notes app, so it is just as accessible as using the Notes app the regular way. There is a keyboard command to start a new note, but I can’t remember what it is. It can be done by dragging the mouse pointer to the lower right corner of the

Re: Changing how f keys behave.

2024-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
somehow I need to do that for both keyboards?Thank you. MB.On Apr 4, 2024, at 1:20 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:This may not be possible with all makes and models of keyboards.While the built in keyboards on MacBook Air/Pro computers, and Apple Magic Bluetooth keyboards allow modification of the behavior of F

Re: Changing how f keys behave.

2024-04-04 Thread Brad Snyder
This may not be possible with all makes and models of keyboards. While the built in keyboards on MacBook Air/Pro computers, and Apple Magic Bluetooth keyboards allow modification of the behavior of F-keys, I once had a Logitech K750 Bluetooth keyboard that would not allow modification of F-key

Re: pdf

2024-04-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Try putting focus on the link, and then opening the shortcut menu using VO + Shift + M. Now, press the down arrow until you find an option that says Download or Download to Downloads Folder. I find that Download is usually the 4th option from the top. HTH. - Brad - On Apr 2, 2024, at 16:24,

Re: Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library starts April 3

2024-04-01 Thread Brad Snyder
will be recorded for later viewing?Thanks in advance. MarleneOn Mar 30, 2024, at 7:08 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library Wednesdays April 3 through June 19, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern If you already know how to type

Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library starts April 3

2024-03-30 Thread Brad Snyder
Intro to the Mac with VoiceOver: a Twelve-week Workshop offered by the New York Public Library Wednesdays April 3 through June 19, 2:00 to 4:00 PM Eastern If you already know how to type but need experience with the Voiceover screen reader for Mac, this workshop is for you. We’ll go over

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
it to budge past 45%. I use column layout, too. Cheers, Donna Sent from my iPhone > On Mar 29, 2024, at 9:15 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I have no explanation. > Mine is at 100%, and when I put focus on the splitter, I hear “Horizontal > Splitter, collapsed on bottom”. > I

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
known as Classic View. Perhaps that makes a difference. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2024, at 08:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Brad, Katherine’s raised my curiosity, so I tried this. It would only increase to 45%. Still running Big Sur. Donna > On Mar 29, 2024, at 8:41 AM, B

Re: Hiding preview pane in Mail?

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
Try interacting with the vertical splitter, and take it to 100%.This means that the message list will take up 100% of the area, and the preview pain will be gone.HTH.- Brad -On Mar 29, 2024, at 08:03, 'Catherine Turner' via MacVisionaries wrote:Hi, please can anyone tell me if/how it’s possible

Re: Apple Quick Note

2024-03-29 Thread Brad Snyder
A shortcut for Quick Note already exist. To start a new Quick Note, press Fn + Q. - Brad - On Mar 29, 2024, at 05:23, Greg Wocher wrote: Hello, It is completely accessible. You will have to make your own shortcut to use it though. Greg Wocher > On Mar 28, 2024, at 9:34 PM, 'E.T.' via

Coming up Saturday: Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group

2024-03-28 Thread Brad Snyder
Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group Saturday March 30, 2 PM - 4 PM Eastern https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-2hrzstHdJRTSfL_zzn6x3oNW9pUPZB Join us to discuss your questions, tips and tricks regarding Voiceover for Mac! -- Chancey S. Fleet Assistive Technology Coordinator Andrew

Re: How to restore my iPhone?

2024-03-28 Thread Brad Snyder
No. You must wipe your device, and setup from a backup. - Brad - On Mar 28, 2024, at 22:48, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi again, all, So in the process of trying to make this * new iPod work, I seem to have corrupted the home app. None of my accessories work any more,

Re: Backup and Restore

2024-03-26 Thread Brad Snyder
The iPhone must be wiped, and during setup, the backup can be used to restore a previous setup. - Brad - On Mar 26, 2024, at 18:03, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, On iPhone and iPad, can one do a restore over existing data, or must the device be erased first? Thanks. >From

Re: Dialog on Sonoma

2024-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
I hear this as well. I don't think it's a dialogue. It's just something VoiceOver is speaking. I just ignore it and move on. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2024, at 14:02, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, I get this dialog when booting Sonoma 14.4. Must be a new something. Is there a way to

Re: What's the deal with the Globe key?

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
It's the same thing as the Fn key. I don't know why they changed it. It does the exact same thing. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2024, at 10:59, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Well, it’s the last day of spring break, and I promised myself I would upgrade to Sonoma this week. One

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
about an Air vs. Pro? Simply size and weight? Color choices? Is this a parallel to the iPhone and - Pro vs. SE? Dave Carlson Farfar, Oregonian, Engineer, Woodworker, Musician dgcarlson0...@gmail.com On Mar 14, 2024, at 11:00 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: Never was. - Brad - On Mar 14, 2024, at 23

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
and personalizations. > Is that no longer the push? > > Dave Carlson > Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician > dgcarlson0...@gmail.com > > > > > On Mar 14, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro --

Re: Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
It is in the Applications folder. Open this folder when in Finder by pressing CMD + Shift + A, then press CL, to put focus on the Clock app. - Brad - On Mar 15, 2024, at 06:46, Tom Rash wrote: Where do you find the clock app? > On Mar 14, 2024, at 3:20 PM, Traci Duncan wrote: > > Lol,

Re: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-15 Thread Brad Snyder
not needing to store anything large on the machine except for data and personalizations. Is that no longer the push? Dave Carlson Oregonian, Woodworker, Farfar, Engineer, Musician dgcarlson0...@gmail.com On Mar 14, 2024, at 5:51 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook

M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
M3 15-inch MacBook Air vs M3 14-inch MacBook Pro -- Comparison... https://appleinsider.com/articles/24/03/13/m3-15-inch-macbook-air-vs-m3-14-inch-macbook-procomparison - Brad - -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: Reading a review on the new m3 MacBook Air

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Not sure what VoiceOver issue you are referring to, but this configuration is what I would recommend for someone interested in getting a MacBook Air. However, for only an additional $100, you can get the same configuration in the entry-level MacBook Pro and have a lot better machine. Additionally,

Re: Any way to empty the junk folder without sending the messages to the trash?

2024-03-14 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, you can do this by pressing CMD + OPT + J. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 14, 2024, at 08:12, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, So when I empty the Junk folder, it just sends the messages to the Trash. Then I have to go to Trash, and delete them again. Any way to delete

Re: Look there, Mac has a clock app!

2024-03-13 Thread Brad Snyder
For those using an Apple keyboard, that would be CMD 1 through 4. :) - Brad - On Mar 13, 2024, at 23:31, Traci Duncan wrote: I did not know the Mac had a clock app including timer, etc. You can access the various tabs of clock with alt-1-4. Nice! :) Traci -- The following information

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
t; never went through, but the charge went through on the Apple card. > Mary Ward > > On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe > this is a Chase bank issue. > > - Brad - > > On Mar 6

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
ApplePay can be setup using any card, not just an Apple Card. I have both my Chase VISA and Apple Card, as well as my Chase Debit card setup with ApplePay, and all can be accessed on either my watch or iPhone. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 13:19, 'Mary Ward' via MacVisionaries wrote: I feel

Re: Sonoma App Issues

2024-03-12 Thread Brad Snyder
Same here.I've been using Sonoma since it was released back in October, and have had no issues with either preview nor QuickTime player which I use all the time.- Brad -On Mar 8, 2024, at 13:04, 'jason' via MacVisionaries wrote:No issues. I’ve used Preview recently, and I just opened QuickTime

Re: Apple pay on the Mac

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, as long as you have a touch ID sensor on your Max keyboard. If you do not have a touch ID sensor on your Mac, you will need to verify using your iPhone or an unlocked Apple Watch. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2024, at 16:47, Lorie McCloud wrote: when I use Apple Pay on my Mac vo says

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
me, even though I technically know the difference. You can use any card with Apple Pay, or multiple cards, and you don’t kneed to have an Apple Card. Mary Ward On Mar 10, 2024, at 11:38 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: Once again, Apple Pay cannot be used when making purchases from either the iOS

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-10 Thread Brad Snyder
Once again, Apple Pay cannot be used when making purchases from either the iOS or Mac App Store. Purchases from either App Store must be made with the payment method on file in your Apple ID. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 10, 2024, at 10:43, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! Maybe that could be something

Re: Question about word

2024-03-09 Thread Brad Snyder
As I said before, you can find the answers to most of these questions by looking in the pull down menus in the Word Menu Bar on your Mac. - Brad - On Mar 9, 2024, at 14:42, Rebecca Sabo wrote: Hi all, I did try control e to center and control l and neither of those worked. Any suggestions

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
that work? Would I need to authenticate again and again? If it matters I can say that my iphone will never be far away--very much in bluetooth range. Brad Snyder writes: > I???ve had an Apple Watch since the first watch was released in april 2015, > and have only ever been required to unloc

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
This is true, unless you have enabled the new Stolen Device Protection feature. When Stolen Device Protection is enabled, then passcode bypass is disabled, and only biometric authorization is allowed. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 09:08, Jessica Barr wrote: You can also authenticate using

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
a lot. But that was a long time ago. I did not have it set up to unlock with my phone, which makes a ton of sense. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 7, 2024, at 9:01 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > You should not be required to enter a password on your watch every time you > check the time

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
putting a password on my watch, though. I had one for a while, but got tired of having to enter it every time I wanted to check the time. :) Cheers, Donna > On Mar 7, 2024, at 8:32 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Your Apple Watch is unlocked in advance. This is either done through

Re: Apple Pay on Apple Watch?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
Your Apple Watch is unlocked in advance. This is either done through entering a passcode on your watch or unlocking your iPhone if you have that feature enable. This suffices for authentication. No further authentication is needed at time of transaction. Just hold your watch up to the terminal,

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
You must authenticate every AppleApple Pay transaction with either touch ID or Face ID, which of course depends on which iPhone model you have. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 07:59, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: I received my Apple Card when I bought my M2 laptop. There's nothing

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
The Apple Store app does not use Apple Pay. It uses the default payment you have on file in your Apple ID. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 06:41, Anders Holmberg wrote: Hi! The only issue I have is when buying something in the Apple Store app. I don’t get how to pay when buying some thing there.

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-07 Thread Brad Snyder
I use a Belton tempered glass screen protector. You can get it from Amazon. Been using them for several years on different iPhones, without any problems with VoiceOver gestures. - Brad - On Mar 7, 2024, at 07:10, Phil Hammerslough wrote: Oh, that’s really great to hear! I’ve been using

Re: Question about word

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
Both of these commands, and many others can be found by going to the Menu Bar using VO + M, and looking through the various pull down menus. HTH. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:50, Rebecca Sabo wrote: Hi all, I have some questions again for word. I am using word on my Mac. What are the

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
caught it, and the charge never went through, but the charge went through on the Apple card. Mary Ward On Mar 6, 2024, at 12:15 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe this is a Chase bank issue. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 10:55

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I don't think Mary's concerns have anything to do with Apple Pay. I believe this is a Chase bank issue. - Brad - On Mar 6, 2024, at 10:55, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Thank you, everyone for sharing your experiences. Mary, the concerns you raise are among those I’m trying to

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
the idea that if either my phone or watch were to be stolen, my other device would have a different card. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 6, 2024, at 9:29 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > I use both Apple Pay and the Apple card. > Apple Pay is easy to set up and easy to use. I'm able to use i

Re: Anyone else using Apple Pay or an Apple Card?

2024-03-06 Thread Brad Snyder
I use both Apple Pay and the Apple card. Apple Pay is easy to set up and easy to use. I'm able to use it on both my watch and my iPhone. I have said the default card to be different on each device. I use my Chase debit card as the default on my watch, and my Apple card as the default on my

Re: Phone Numbers in Texts

2024-03-04 Thread Brad Snyder
Focus on the message that contains the phone number, turn your rotor to link, and then swipe down or up. When you land on the phone number, do a one finger double tap to activate. - Brad - On Mar 4, 2024, at 16:54, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, How does one activate a phone

Re: Installing Rogue Amoeba apps is about to get a lot easier ???

2024-03-02 Thread Brad Snyder
Yes, you do it once and never ever do it again. Doesn't matter if you update the application or the macOS. Once it's done, it's done forever on that machine for all rogue amoeba apps. - Brad - On Mar 2, 2024, at 05:48, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries wrote: But that's my concern! I would

Re: Apple cord extension

2024-02-29 Thread Brad Snyder
I would think that the cord part is just an extension cord. If it will connect to the charger that came with your MacBook Air 2020, then I would think that it would be OK to use. But I would not use the charger from your older MacBook Air with the newer Air. - Brad - > On Feb 29, 2024, at

Re: Question about word

2024-02-25 Thread Brad Snyder
When using Word on a Mac, I suggest skipping the Ribbon, and looking for what you want in the pulldown menus of the Menu  Bar. This way, when you find the action you are looking for, if it has a keyboard command, you will find it listed there as well.HTH.- Brad -On Feb 25, 2024, at 12:31, Brandon

Coming up Today — Voiceover for Mac Discussion Group at 2:00 PM Eastern (11:00 PM Pacific)

2024-02-24 Thread Brad Snyder
Mac for Voiceover Discussion Group Saturdays February 24, and March 23, 2:00 - 3:30 PM Eastern Bring your questions, tips and tricks and talk with other Voiceover users! This workshop will take place online. https://nypl.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwpc-2hrzstHdJRTSfL_zzn6x3oNW9pUPZB Chancey

Re: Taking watch iPhone and Mac to Italy this summer

2024-02-20 Thread Brad Snyder
If you are connected to a WiFi network, you can use iMessage and Facetime calling for free, because these services are internet based. - Brad - On Feb 20, 2024, at 20:13, joseph hudson wrote: Hi Donna, I know somebody said that you'll need a special international plan. What's their

Re: Full Keyboard Access

2024-02-18 Thread Brad Snyder
Why do you want to turn this off. I believe, when running VoiceOver, it is enabled/disabled in VoiceOver Utility. Mine is On. - Brad - On Feb 17, 2024, at 17:28, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello, I need a reminder on how to turn this off in Sonoma. Thanks. >From E.T.'s Keyboard...

Re: Converting power point into accessible format

2024-02-17 Thread Brad Snyder
You might want to check out Scribe for Meetings from PneumaSolutions.com, and see if it helps. I haven’t used it before, but this application is for making PowerPoint presentations accessible. HTH. - Brad - On Feb 17, 2024, at 14:27, John Panarese wrote: To my knowledge, they have to

Re: dropbox on a Mac

2024-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
Exactly. - Brad - On Feb 8, 2024, at 16:20, Herbie Allen wrote: What i had to do was copy the link into a text file and edit it that way then paste that into the email. > On Feb 8, 2024, at 16:03, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > well, that would explain why I can’t find it. is there any other

Re: dropbox on a Mac

2024-02-08 Thread Brad Snyder
That may be true, but I experienced and issue with pasting Dropbox links, and other URLs into email messages with Ventura. What I did was paste the Dropbox link orURL into a TextEdit plain text document. Then, I would modify the Dropbox link, changing the 0, to a 1, then copy the link and

Re: Clock Settings

2024-02-04 Thread Brad Snyder
" -Helen Keller My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 2/4/2024 11:16 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: > You should be able to customize this in the VoiceOver pronunciation > dictionary. > - Brad - > On Feb 4, 2024, at 12:54, John Panarese wrote: > Yes, I just played a little with the v

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