Hello everyone! How do you download voices onto your iPhone I Wanna download the Karen voice because I have my phone on Australian English severity of girls to download the voices? Thank you
Sent from my iPhone On 15/06/2013, at 5:27 PM, macvisionaries@googlegroups.com wrote: > Today's Topic Summary > Group: http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries/topics > > 2 extremely frustrating problems - please help [4 Updates] > Fusion boot camp or parallel [3 Updates] > downloading or safari issue [3 Updates] > iTunes match [2 Updates] > Nightowl questions [2 Updates] > Deleting messages from the server when you delete from mial [5 Updates] > Another totally unrelated question [3 Updates] > what's the current state of firefox accessibility with the latest version of > mac os10 [3 Updates] > 2 extremely frustrating problems - please help > Rahul Bajaj <rahul.bajaj1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 02:03AM +0530 > > Hi all, > > I'm facing 2 weird and frustrating challenges while using Safari on my Mac. > 1. Sometimes, when I press command-l, instead of being directed to the > address bar, I am directed to the downloads folder in Safari. Similarly, when > I press M in Safari, it opens Apple Mail even when I am in Safari. > This gets automatically fixed when I restart my Mac a couple of times. > 2. Sometimes, when I use the keyboard to type something, instead of showing > the letters that I type, it shows weird symbols like "Ó´". > Have I inadvertently enabled or disabled something? > I'm completely baffled. Please help. > > Best, > Rahul > > > Maxwell Ivey <maxwelli...@aol.com> Jun 15 03:57PM -0500 > > Hello; i think your option key may be sticking. because command option l is > the key sequence for opening the downloads manager. hope that helps, max > On Jun 15, 2013, at 3:33 PM, Rahul Bajaj wrote: > > > > Maria & Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 07:03AM +1000 > > HI. yep i thought that too. > Blessings! Maria Joe and loving guide Karly. > Email/ I Message: &fb bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > twitter: bubbygirl > skype: bubbygirl1972 > > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> Jun 15 05:12PM -0400 > > Me too. Option-cmd-l opens downloads; option-m, if you enabled the keyboard > commander, opens mail; option with most characters types an alternate > character, like option-8 for a bullet. So, check the physical key on your > keyboard and be sure it is working correctly. If it is not a Macbook, you > might want to replace the keyboard. > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > Fusion boot camp or parallel > "zoe" <fiog...@rogers.com> Jun 15 09:55AM -0400 > > Ok guys, let's say paralel is out. if I go with fusion, am I to understand > that I would not be able to boot windows up independedntly and use windows > commands? I like the idea if sharing files and etc between windows and mac > but I'm a little afraid of not being able to use windows independently, > Also excuse me I'm not familiar yet with all the mac terminology, but I > think if I get the mac now it would come with mountain lion, but I think I > read somewhere that something new is coming out in the fall, should I wait > for the fall to get the newest out there or should I stick with the mountain > lion and get it now? Also trying to make a desision between the mac mini > and the beautiful looking 27 inch all in one base i mac and opinions there? > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Alex Hall" <mehg...@gmail.com> > To: <macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> > Sent: Friday, June 14, 2013 8:13 PM > Subject: Re: Fusion boot camp or parallel > > > My thoughts are that it depends. I used Bootcamp when I started with the > Mac, and installed a boot manager that let me just hit w or m to boot into > windows or mac. It was great, since I needed to know not a single mac > command to use windows, whereas a virtual machine solution requires you to > be able to at least launch it in mac first. That said, I had no official > training so had to rely on this list and twitter to learn everything about > the mac. Since I still needed to use my computer on a daily basis, and since > the mac was my only machine, I felt that being able to use native windows > would be the best solution for me, until I was either comfortable with the > mac or decided it was not for me and stuck with only windows. Needless to > say, I got used to the mac and now hardly ever boot windows, and am looking > into replacing my bootcamp setup with a vm solution. > > If you are close to an Apple Store, you could go in there and get help, > especially in the first thirty days while your machine is still under > warranty. So, since you have access to help, I think a virtual machine > solution is better: no partitioning of the hard drive, not needing to shut > down to do something in the other OS, and you can even run a vm of win7 and > one of win8, or a linux distro, if you wanted to. > > None of this is final, too - if you bootcamp now, you can also use a vm > solution and erase your bootcamp later, or vice versa. > > As to virtual machine applications, I have no information on Parallels, but > I know Fusion is accessible. Virtualbox, another program, is not very > accessible, but it can be used. However, I had sound problems when I tried > to use it, so i'd stay away from that one. Really, Fusion seems the best > option, unless (as another poster said) Parallels has been updated to be > accessible. > > Please don't hesitate to ask questions about the mac as you learn it. We are > all here to help, and some of us are even happy to talk to you on the phone > or skype if necessary. > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > > Alex Hall <mehg...@gmail.com> Jun 15 10:05AM -0400 > > All Windows commands will work. The left control key is the only problem, > since it switches you between mac and windows. So, you can alt-tab between > windows programs, while command-tab (normally used to move between programs > in the mac) will do nothing. Once you hit that control key, though, > command-tab will move you between mac apps, letting you get focus off of > windows and onto a mac program, which is the whole point of running a vm > instead of bootcamp. I believe you can configure the key to be something > other than control, but someone more experienced will have to comment on that. > > Yes, OS10.9 Mavericks is coming in the fall. If you can stand to wait, > holding off until it is released will save you the cost of upgrading (usually > $20 to $30), though last year Apple gave free upgrades to those who bought > Macs close to the Mountain Lion release date. Still, there is no telling when > the date for that program is, assuming it happens at all. > > I have Mac Mini and regret it - I'd so much rather have a laptop. That said, > since you are choosing between a Mini and and iMac, it sounds like you only > want a desktop solution. In that case, it depends on your vision and what you > want to buy. The iMac has a large screen, so you only need a keyboard and > mouse, whereas the Mini has no screen but is much smaller. This means you can > hook the Mini to any monitor or TV you might have, and the actual tower will > take up less room and cost less. If you rely on enlarged text as well as > speech, the iMac might be good for you due to its large screen. If you need > speech only, the Mini would be better since it is cheaper and you can just > hook up a small monitor to it, taking up less space. Some Minis need a > monitor connected, even if it is never on, or they slow down and become hard > to use, which is why I did not say you could forego the monitor entirely. > Besides, when sighted family or friends need to use the computer or help you > should something happen to speech or your speakers, having a screen right > there can be very helpful. > > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > Have a great day, > Alex (msg sent from Mac Mini) > mehg...@gmail.com > > > Maria & Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 07:09AM +1000 > > HI. yes you will be able to use windows independently. I have a mac mini but > one day I hope to get a mac book pro or a mac book air. > > > regards > Maria and crew from australia > email: > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > check out > www.95-the-mix.com > where we play lots of great music > > > > > > > downloading or safari issue > Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> Jun 15 10:01AM -0600 > > Hmmm. I'm wondering if you use a different voice the the Apple supplied Alex? > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > > Maria & Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 06:58AM +1000 > > HI. yes I was do you think that would make a difference? > > regards > Maria and crew from australia > email: > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > check out > www.95-the-mix.com > where we play lots of great music > > > > > > > Maria & Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 06:59AM +1000 > > HI. I am using moira as the system voice and I think that's what cromevox > would be using? > God Bless! Maria from australia > Newbie mac user. > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > will get you fb as well as email & iMessage. > skype same as email,without the gmail part. twitter bubbygirl > > > > > > > > > > > > iTunes match > Sarai Bucciarelli <sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com> Jun 15 03:43PM -0500 > > Hi: > Does anyone know if you can gift an iTunes match subscription? > > > Chris H <christopher...@gmail.com> Jun 15 09:46PM +0100 > > Don't think so I haven't seen the option to send it as a gift. > > > Chris > > On 15/06/2013 21:43, Sarai Bucciarelli wrote: > > > Nightowl questions > Sarai Bucciarelli <sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:02PM -0500 > > Hi: > I'm coming from Syrinnx, and can't figure out some things in Night Owl. Here > are my questions. > 1. How do you follow and unfollow someone? > 2. How do you block a follower? > 3. How do you open links when l doesn't work? > 4. How can I search Twitter? For example inn Syirnx, I used to be able to do > a search for beach, and could see all tweets with that word in it. > Thanks, > > > Maria & Joe Chapman <bubbygirl1...@gmail.com> Jun 16 06:46AM +1000 > > Hi. to follow someone open a new tweet press f space followed by the at > simbol and the user name you want to follow. YOu can also interact with the > drawer and follow people and unfollow them that way. I also think you can > open the menu and go in to tools where you can see following and followers. > Sorry not sure how to block someone. to search command right arrow until you > hear search. > > I hope this helps some. > > > Blessings! Maria Joe and loving guide Karly. > Email/ I Message: &fb bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > twitter: bubbygirl > skype: bubbygirl1972 > > bubbygirl1...@gmail.com > > > > > > > > > Deleting messages from the server when you delete from mial > Timothy Emmons <temmo...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:25PM -0500 > > Hi guys, I am curious about something and I couldn't find it in the setting > sso I'll take any help I can get.How do you go about deleting messages from > the server either ronde you delete in mail or once they're downloaded so they > don't keep coming back. I'm running mountain lion, 10.84 I believe is the > update )I meant 10.8.4 I think is the way that is) with mail 6.5 I've got an > exchange server set up from work, and my gmail account is set up on iMap. Is > iMap the reason you can't actually delete the mail, does it keep showing up > or is there a way to get rid of it as you finsih and delete it. Just curious. > I definitely need more coffee, I'm thinking it has to be that it's iMap but > not sure. any help would be appreciated. Thanks guys. Take care and talk to > you soon. > > > Sarai Bucciarelli <sarai.bucciare...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:43PM -0500 > > Hi Tim: > I have the same problems with my iMap Gmail account. I'm assuming in the mail > settings on the mac you have delete from server checked? It is an issue on > Gmail's side. Sometimes it helps to go in to the trash folder in mail and > command a, then press shift delete. > > > Timothy Emmons <temmo...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:48PM -0500 > > I think I do, I'll go double-check that, but I think I do. I'll go in an > empty trash too and see if that helps get rid of the. Just thought iwas just > me, Lol. Thanks for the suggestion. Stay cool, it's still a hot one over > here, Lol. > > > Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:37PM -0600 > > Hi, > > Both Exchange and iMap do work in similar manners with respect to the reading > and deleting of messages. That is, they will both usually mark messages as > read on all units connected to the same account and similarly, if you delete > a message when on one machine, it should show as deleted on the other machine. > > On your Mac for your GMail account, go into Mail Preferences on the Mailbox > Behaviours tab. Make sure that "Move Deleted Items to the Trash" and "Store > Deleted Items on the Server" are both checked. The item right after that > that pertains to how often to automatically remove items from the Trash used > to be an issue between Apple and Google's way of dealing with Deleted > messages. I'm fairly sure that this is still the case so, I tend to leave > that on "Never" and let GMail do it's 30 day Archive thing all by itself. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > > Timothy Emmons <temmo...@gmail.com> Jun 15 02:44PM -0500 > > thanks got it. These past couple of things I have meant to find out before > and have been a mac user for almost two years now, but it's one of those > things where you don't think about it until you need it, so out of sight out > of mind, Lol. Thanks again for your help. It makes life so much easier now > that I'm not as stumped as I was, Lol. Take care. > > > Another totally unrelated question > Timothy Emmons <temmo...@gmail.com> Jun 15 01:06PM -0500 > > Thanks Sarai and folks for the answer on my mail. Got that straightened out. > Now, I have one for you. See, I told you I would get coffee and find > something else. How do you go about formatting a Usb drive, or Nls cartridge > on the mac. I've missed this one and thought I had it and can't find anything > to show me where I need to go and format a drive. I had a linux system that I > had downloaded some Nls books on a cartridge and some other files. In the > process Linux left a few unsavory somethings not he cartridge that I wanted > to wipe clean and make it brand new again but I can't get in and find the > formatting option anywhere. I used to be able to find it but i haven't had to > use it in so long and MountainLion is a little different than snow leopard > was at work when I had to use this then, so just a bit stuck. But, I can get > info but I can't find where to format the drive. Thanks again and take care. > I promise after this one I'll go back to my corner, Lol. > > > Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:39PM -0600 > > Hi Timothy, > > When in the Finder, press cmd-shift-u to open the Utilities folder. Locate > Disk Utility and the USB drive should be listed in the Table on the left. > When it's selected, you can choose the Erase tab and go from there. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > > Timothy Emmons <temmo...@gmail.com> Jun 15 02:38PM -0500 > > Thanks Tim, I found it, and it worked like a charm. I appreciate that, and I > didn't realize there was a keyboard shortcut for Disk utility until I saw > your email so this definitely helps as well. Thanks again. Take care and I'll > talk to you soon. > > > what's the current state of firefox accessibility with the latest version of > mac os10 > Chris Blouch <cblo...@aol.com> Jun 15 11:51AM -0400 > > 21 is the latest stable version. Firefox 22 is 'Beta' while Firefox 23 > is for 'developers'. > > CB > > On 6/15/13 7:02 AM, Krister Ekstrom wrote: > > -- > ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ > > > shane christenson <ksha...@att.net> Jun 15 01:31PM -0500 > > While we seem to be on the subject of web browsers, although I haven't tried > it in quite a few months, I'm curious to see if anyone has tried google > chrome on the mac. I know, at least on my system, that both firefox and > google chrome were very sluggish. Thanks for any input. > > Shane > > > > Tim Kilburn <kilbur...@gmail.com> Jun 15 12:43PM -0600 > > Hi, > > I find Chrome to be quite snappy most of the time. I also find that, from my > point of view anyway, that it works much better with ChromeVox than with VO. > Sometimes you need to have both VO and ChromeVox on at the same time, > especially when accessing menus since ChromeVox is only useful within the > Chrome Browser itself. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > > > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Group > macvisionaries. > You can post via email. > To unsubscribe from this group, send an empty message. > For more options, visit this group. > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out. > > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. 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