Hi Brad, Yeah, I hear you on the downloads, and I'm not sure if I have a volume utility on: www.blind-computing.com I've got so many things there, I tend to lose track. The keyboard I mentioned, isn't angled that I can tell, But seems to be very responsive and very comfortable to type on. Unlike the standard keyboards that come with many computers, the keys are low profile and don't require you to lift your fingers so much to activate them. I do have a Microsoft Natural keyboard, and it is most definitely angled, but right now it won't fit in the keyboard tray at my desk. Sometimes it's not easy to find just the right fit. smile HTH, Rick Justice ----- Original Message ----- From: "Brad Dunsé" <li...@braddunsemusic.com> To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 1:25 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Volume
Rick, I saw some of those 3rd party ones that allow hot keys, but I didn't want to download any old thing not knowing what other nasties might be with it :). Perhaps a bit paranoid on that but erring caution I guess. I'm looking at a mechanical keyboard, one with much more responsiveness and longer lasting, and unfortunately more expensive. I do like the angled type though, I've got a wireless one like that I'd used. Brad On 12/3/2011 11:56 PM Rick Justice said... >Hi Brad, >Your best bet would probably be looking for a third-party volume utility, >or considering a different keyboard. >If you are using a wired keyboard, Microsoft has a nice one that has volume >control keys just above the function keys. >It is a, "Comfort Curve" keyboard, and sells for about $20. >HTH, >Rick Justice >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Brad Dunsé" <li...@braddunsemusic.com> >To: <blind-computing@jaws-users.com> >Sent: Sunday, December 04, 2011 12:48 AM >Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Volume > > >Thanks yep I see that too. What I'm looking for >is something to quickly mute or turn down volume >when the phone rings or the like without having >to dig deep in a key sequence :). Thanks for the >input though, that is first base if nothing else. > >Brad > > >On 12/3/2011 11:12 PM Maria Campbell said... > >On my Windows 7 machine I have a speakers icon > >on the system tray which, when opened has access > >to all volumes for all applications. > > > > > >Sunny Day > >Maria Campbell > >lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net > > > >When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, > >then the world will know peace. > > > >When at the edge of the unknown, faith provides the wings to fly. > > > > > >On 12/3/2011 11:15 PM, Brad Dunsé wrote: > >>I'm considering purchasing a mechanical > >>keyboard as oppose to the standard bubble > >>membrane type; however, the one I'm considering > >>, a DAS brand, comes only in the 104 Enhanced > >>key style with no multi-media keys for volume > >>control. I'm running Windows 7 and wonder if > >>there is a quick way to set volume for Winamp > >>or other separately than Jaws without having to > >>enter the Sound applet in Control panel, > >>finding the appropriate sound device and going into properties and > >>setting > >>it? > >> > >>Brad > >> > >> > >> > >>Brad Dunsé > >> > >>"Opportunity often comes disguised in the form > >>of misfortune, or temporary defeat." --Unknown > >> > >>http://www.braddunsemusic.com > >> > >>http://www.facebook.com/braddunse > >> > >>http://www.twitter.com/braddunse > >> > >> > >>For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > >>http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > > >For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > >http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > >Brad Dunsé > >"Inspiration is sweating over the pen... > then smiling at what was written." --Capt'n Frank > >http://www.braddunsemusic.com > >http://www.facebook.com/braddunse > >http://www.twitter.com/braddunse > > >For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > > >For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: >http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Brad Dunsé "It is essential to our well-being, and to our lives, that we play and enjoy life. Every single day, do something that makes your heart sing." --Marcia Wieder http://www.braddunsemusic.com http://www.facebook.com/braddunse http://www.twitter.com/braddunse For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/