Accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo

2012-05-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to a blog post about an accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@

Alva BC6 series and iOS

2012-05-28 Thread chris hallsworth
How well does this combination work for you using iOS 5.1.1? Any drop outs in connections at all? Any tips and tricks to be aware of? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all

New Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind

2012-05-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article about a new Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message

Voicebook VO

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
This app released just now is designed for VoiceOver users in mind. Link is here. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-book-vo/id523008719?mt=8&ls=1 <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Airfoil is useful in scenarios where you either do not have Airplay compatible devices or you simply want to listen to your audio from your iOS device to your PC or mac for example. On 25/05/2012 01:52, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Geoff Yes, please don't misunderstand me. I'm sure there are scena

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Please refer to the documentation that came with your product. On 24/05/2012 17:53, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris OK, I'm hoping that we can do this without AirFoil now, although if need be I do have a license for it. I guess that the first thing I need to do is break my usual num

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes you can providing the speakers are Airplay compatible. Or you could install Airfoil Speakers at the very minimum on your PC or mac and transmit audio wirelessly that way. On 24/05/2012 18:44, william lomas wrote: so with airplay can i have a speaker in my kitchen whilst preparing a meal an

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
I understand by playing with Airfoil and its Speaker application that both devices need to be connected to the same wifi network before they can be seen by music and other audio applications. So say in the music app you select one or more tracks, double tap the airplay button, then double tap t

Re: Why do blind people like the iPad?

2012-05-20 Thread Chris Moore
I was so waiting for someone to comment on that :) On 20 May 2012, at 16:18, Red.Falcon wrote: > Hi Jane! > > Well Sorry about this but Fanny has a different meaning here! > A better term could be Butt or Bumbag! > Just one of those things where UK English is a little different! > *smile* > Colin

Re: Why do blind people like the iPad?

2012-05-20 Thread Chris Moore
ell I want it all, I would love a Macbook Air that can also run iOS apps and for the screen to be a touch screen too. That would be my ultimate hybrid product so I have the keyboard there when I want it etc. Chris On 20 May 2012, at 10:10, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > Hello James >

Re: ordering my ipad

2012-05-13 Thread chris hallsworth
My opinion is it's each to their own. I like the idea of a larger screen, better quality sound than even the iPhone 4 and longer battery life, something stupid like 10 hours over wifi. The larger screen may make it easier for me to type, not that I can't manage the iPhone 4 (I can and still do

Re: which is preferable: ipad or ipod touch?

2012-05-07 Thread Chris G
Hi, I know sound is subjective. I think the speaker in the iPad 3 is so much better then the speaker on my iPhone 4. I had an iPod touch 3rd gen and the speaker on that was horrable. - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Date: Mon, 07 May 2012 17:

Re: iPhone apps and security questions?

2012-04-29 Thread chris hallsworth
I did it no problem on my iPhone 4. This was when buying an app last weekend. On 29/04/2012 22:07, Glenn wrote: Hi, I tried to get an app today, called Voxer, and after putting in my password, the app store came back and wanted me to verify my password, and then it stated that it requires that

Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion

2012-04-21 Thread Chris G
-Original Message- > > From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net > > [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Chris G > > Sent: 21 April 2012 12:57 > > To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility > > Subject: Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion > > > > I

Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion

2012-04-21 Thread Chris G
er of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://wics.cc and thanks for tuning in. On Apr 20, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Chris G wrote: Hi, I'd report it. I have seen this too. I let it sit there for 4 hours till I finally pulled out my sl dvd and installed sl then upgraded right aw

Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion

2012-04-20 Thread Chris G
Hi, I'd report it. I have seen this too. I let it sit there for 4 hours till I finally pulled out my sl dvd and installed sl then upgraded right away to Lion. - Original Message - From: Sarah Alawami To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Date: Fri, 20 Apr 2012 15:59:39 -0700 Subject: Re:

Re: Earphone Volume Booster Amplifier For iPhone

2012-04-19 Thread Chris Moore
Why blind people specifically? On 19 Apr 2012, at 07:41, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Yep your points are well taken but let's be frank about this, blind people - > in general - couldn't give a stuff about those who have a hearing impairment > until it happens to them. > > A general comment and obse

Re: Using Siri

2012-04-17 Thread Chris Moore
listen and speak the command. Chris On 17 Apr 2012, at 16:21, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > Hello Chris > > This is terrific; thank you ever so. > > On 15 Apr 2012, at 20:18, Chris Moore wrote: > > • You first need to turn Siri on within the settings. Voice dia

Re: Using Siri

2012-04-15 Thread Chris Moore
wihtout Siri, I even dictate all my messages and set up appointments etc with Siri. It is just a real shame we do not have access to businesses in the UK yet. Chris On 15 Apr 2012, at 18:52, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: > Hello everybody > > I have a quick and, to some, obvious

Barclays Online Banking

2012-04-11 Thread Chris Moore
Mac. I had to resort to using their mobile site (first time ever) and that site is way too basic, does not even have headings to anchor on, and you can only see about 5 items within your monthly statement Anyone used the new site yet and/or have any comments? Chris <--- Mac Access At Mac Acc

Barclays Online Banking

2012-04-10 Thread Chris Moore
Mac. I had to resort to using their mobile site (first time ever) and that site is way too basic, does not even have headings to anchor on, and you can only see about 5 items within your monthly statement. Anyone used the new site yet and/or have any comments? Chris <--- Mac Access At Mac Acc

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-09 Thread Chris G
Hi, icatcher and downcast both support this functionality. On 4/8/2012 10:55 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Or at best an opml file back up. Maybe those who are devs can write to apple using the bug tracker or what not and suggest it. Take care. On Apr 8, 2012, at 4:57 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
meant from the iTunes library but I could be wrong. On Apr 8, 2012, at 10:46 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes.

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes. Some of the podcast I subscribe to are from external sourcdes such as podbean and nasa itself. so I don't thi

Re: List Recorder Sneak Peek of New Update

2012-04-05 Thread Chris G
It is now approved, I just bought it this morning. On 4/3/2012 5:27 PM, Eric Caron wrote: Hello listers, and specifically List Recorder users, We are still waiting for Apple to approve the new List Recorder application. Because I have the beta I did a brief podcast on the largest fi

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
2012, at 18:56, Chris Moore wrote: > >> I find it is best to bring up the rotor for all headings, then if you just >> want to look at all the heading 3s for example, just press the number 3 and >> every item containing a heading 3 will be filtered in the rotor list. >

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
You sure would, it works for me, but if anyone knows of a better solution, then please chime in. On 1 Apr 2012, at 19:14, william lomas wrote: > so if i pressed say 1, i'd see all level 1 press enter to be taken to that > level? > > On 1 Apr 2012, at 18:56, Chris Moore wrote

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
I find it is best to bring up the rotor for all headings, then if you just want to look at all the heading 3s for example, just press the number 3 and every item containing a heading 3 will be filtered in the rotor list. Chris On 1 Apr 2012, at 18:50, william lomas wrote: >

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
itunes store from the mac and do it that way. I did a horabally done youtube video on it. On Mar 31, 2012, at 12:00 AM, Chris G wrote: How weird, fired up iTunes on windows and went right to it. For some reason on my mac the podcast button is not there. Music, movies, books, etc are there but

Re: apple tv

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
Hi, I am speaking with experience of the 2nd generation Apple TV. I don't see why apple would go backwards so it should work. When you power on your apple TV and the cables are connected, you are informed by the Apple TV how to turn VoiceOver on. Basically you click the bottom right button

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
How weird, fired up iTunes on windows and went right to it. For some reason on my mac the podcast button is not there. Music, movies, books, etc are there but podcasts isn't. - Original Message - From: Chris G To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Date: Sat, 31 Mar 2012 02:48

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-30 Thread Chris G
your settings like catagory and stuff are right as you cannot change them. Take care. On Mar 30, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Chris G wrote: Hello all, I'm trying to figure out how to submit my podcast to iTunes. I am not having any luck. I did as apple suggests and varified the feed works in iTunes,

Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-30 Thread Chris G
feed is considered the current and authoritative source for information about your podcast. -- Thanks for any help anyone can give. Chris Join the Mystic Place Community. http://www.mysticplacecommunity.info The home of the Mystic Place blog and podcast. http://www.mysticplace.info Mailing

App to amplify sound around you

2012-03-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have heard of apps that can amplify the sound around you. Please can I ask, what do you all use? Asking as I may need this as a backup due to hearing aid problems. Yes, I am hearing impaired. This is on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---

Vizwiz

2012-03-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Any tips on using Vizwiz would be greatly appreciated please. Asking as I have tried the app for the first time to find out who a letter is from. The first answer I got was, "hand touching camera". So tried again and the second anser I got was, "not sure, bit blurred, move camera ba

Re: exchange and ios mail

2012-03-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes. If set to manually it won't either push to your phone nor will it fetch on a schedule. On 26/03/2012 08:21, Sarah Alawami wrote: Ok. I set up a gmail account in ios mail using exchange and it works, except it will not push my mail to me in my notifications. I have the fetch set to manual

Re: Music won't open

2012-03-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Check if assisted touch is turned on and if so please turn it off. This can have major implications with VoiceOver, such as inability to activate items on the screen. Go to settings, general, accessibility, assisted touch. On 24/03/2012 16:26, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello everybod

Question about Audioboo iOS app and uploads

2012-03-21 Thread chris hallsworth
How does one know if a boo is uploading? All I see in the main app after double tapping save and upload is queue for upload but then that disappears. Is this just an inaccessible part of the app? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your messa

Re: iPod Touch Internal speaker, not bad!

2012-03-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Oh yes, it's fine for speech but not for music. But like you say don't expect any built in speaker to produce good quality sound for music. If I want to listen to music I would connect my device to a docking station with speakers. On 20/03/2012 10:40, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi everyone I reme

Re: Bluetooth Headphones or headsets

2012-03-20 Thread chris hallsworth
I have the Sennheiser PTX210BT bluetooth headphones. You wear these over the ears, the headphones themselves are cup shaped if you know what I mean, and seems to work great on bluetooth devices I have paired them with. You can charge these either via mains or via USB, both supplied with the hea

Questions about Prismo

2012-03-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Can I use this app successfully on an iPhone 4? Can I even use it to recognize text on a computer or any other screen? <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto

Re: Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
r 16, 2012, at 10:27 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: How exactly do I set this up? I tried to do it a few days ago when my computer was temporarily out of order due to an error on my part. Anyway it didn't work. I'm obviously missing a step. Please advise. Thanks! <--- Mac Acces

Re: macbook air and macbook pro

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Spot on. The Macbook air is Apple's answer to a netbook. On 16/03/2012 05:18, michael weaver wrote: could anyone tell me what the difference is between the macbook air and the macbook pro? i have the macbook pro but is the air more portable and the mac equivalent of a netbook? <--- Mac Access At

Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
How exactly do I set this up? I tried to do it a few days ago when my computer was temporarily out of order due to an error on my part. Anyway it didn't work. I'm obviously missing a step. Please advise. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address yo

National Express

2012-03-15 Thread chris hallsworth
For all UK members, does anyone know of an accessible iOS app to book national express coaches? Please advise. Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto

Re: a strange one!

2012-03-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, reset, reset network settings. On 12/03/2012 10:09, Terry Clasper wrote: Hi folks. Hope someone can help with this annoying problem! Since upgrading to ios 5.1 my 4S keeps falling off my wireless network. After around 10 minutes of no use it says etged and the only way t

Re: Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
t to go on sale lol! but I must agree the app is way too cool! Take care all. Sarah Alawami, owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://wics.cc and thanks for tuning in. On Mar 11, 2012, at 3:28 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: I purchased Im+ Pro last night after ha

Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit in my iTunes account, and so far I like it a lot. We are at version 6.x now, so don't know what has improved since 4.x or 5.x. But on the whole, the app runs excellent on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4, both running iOS 5.1. No lagging

Re: Unable to download IOS 5.1

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Not at all. Downloaded and installed the update successfully last night UK time. On 09/03/2012 18:34, Paul Hopewell wrote: Hello, Have any of you in the UK successfully downloaded and installed IOS 5.1? If so how did you do it? I have repeatedly tried software update on my iPhone 3GS 16GB and

Re: ios 5.

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes there is, it seems to play a lot nicer with VoiceOver. This is from reading. Talking of which, VoiceOver is more responsive even on legassy devices like the iPhone 4, 3GS and iPod Touch 4. Not sure about the iPod Touch 3 though. On 09/03/2012 06:33, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi, what are the im

iOS 5.1 and TypeInBraille

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
For iOS 5.1 users, good news! There is an update out for TypeInBraille. It not only adds support for iOS 5.1; they have also improved the tones to make typing somewhat easier. You will notice that they are now more audible and slightly longer in length. Enjoy! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot

Re: First impressions of iOS 5.1

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
It's already been reported according to the page on the apps store. An update will be released as soon as possible. On 08/03/2012 19:56, Lewis Crack wrote: Hi Chris. I am able to load the app, I tap to insert mode, the click happens, but no characters are entered. i think this is an ap

First impressions of iOS 5.1

2012-03-08 Thread chris hallsworth
I finally got round to installing iOS 5.1 over the air on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch. Wow! How responsive is VoiceOver now on these devices! Even Voxer isn't slowing VoiceOver down anymore! But the one app that I just can't get to work is Typein Braille. I launch the app, tap to bring up t

Re: Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard

2012-03-04 Thread chris hallsworth
the bottom would let the app know that you are done with the character. I don't wish to learn a new way of typing Braille. Glenn - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 12:28 PM Subject: Re: V

Re: Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard

2012-03-04 Thread chris hallsworth
----- From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 11:14 AM Subject: Re: Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard Actually it's dots 4, 2. On 04/03/2012 17:02, Glenn wrote: The iPhone app I bought is called: Type In

Re: Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard

2012-03-04 Thread chris hallsworth
It wasn't what I was expecting for sure. I complained to the maker, but never was offered my money back. Glenn - Original Message - From: "chris hallsworth" To: "Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:49 AM Subject: Re: Video on Typein Brai

Re: Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard

2012-03-04 Thread chris hallsworth
No. Dots 1 2 3 on the left, 4 5 6 on the right. On 04/03/2012 16:35, Glenn wrote: Is this the app with the dots 1 3& 5 on the left side? I wasted my money with that one. Glenn - Original Message - From: "Ian McNamara" To: "Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, March 04, 2012 10:29

Video on Typein Braille versus On-Screen Keyboard

2012-03-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Here is a Youtube video on the comparison between Typein Braille and the On-Screen Keyboard. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sorUibbw6vI&feature=youtu.be <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an ar

Fusion 4 and windows 8

2012-03-03 Thread Chris G
Hi, Has anyone installed windows 8 consumer preview using vmware Fusion 4? Thanks Chris -- Join the Mystic Place Community. http://www.mysticplacecommunity.info The home of the Mystic Place blog and podcast. http://www.mysticplace.info Mailing lists: http://lists.mysticplace.info <---

Re: official app to block unwanted calls on Iphone?

2012-03-01 Thread Chris G
Check out the ap Sara is talking about then. I am at the site now and it seems interesting. - Original Message - From: Lyn & her faithful furry friends To: mac access Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2012 20:49:12 +0100 Subject: Re: official app to block unwanted calls on Iphone? > well I am not in t

Re: official app to block unwanted calls on Iphone?

2012-03-01 Thread Chris G
Hi, Verizon has a service that one can activate to block blocked, restricted and unwanted calls. The advantage to this is your phone never rings so your never bothered. AT&T and sprint probably have the same service. - Original Message - From: Sarah Alawami To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessib

Re: SFT question.

2012-02-29 Thread Chris G
Are you sure your ISP allows hosting servers? Some ISP's do not allow hosting servers on residential accounts and block the ports from incoming connections. You might need a business account in order to host servers. You do have the mac mini ip address reserved in the router? For example 19

Status report

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how do you get status report to refresh so as to show your new updates? I gave instructions to a friend on Facebook, but it's not working for her. Here is what I told her to do. 1. Double tap and hold on the first status. 2. When you hear the tri tone, swipe down. I

Re: iPod Touch

2012-02-28 Thread Chris Moore
Hmmm I am waiting until after the 7th of March before I buy an iPod Touch. It has not been updated since September 2010. So I think a refresh is due. iPad mini anyone? On 28 Feb 2012, at 09:43, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Hi! > > Ordered my iPod touch today, just curious to know whether the Touc

Re: tethering

2012-02-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Is Personal Hotspot turned on under settings? If turned on and you connect via USB, a connection will be established automatically. On 27/02/2012 15:23, michael weaver wrote: as far as i know, i can't access the wireless network where i work for accessing web pages. i try to access the internet

Type In Braille

2012-02-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Christopher H TAFN member Just purchased this app thanks to a friend recommendation. I like this app a lot already. Sent my first text message using it. Is certainly a lot quicker and easier than typing on the virtual keyboard. The latest version even allows you to share your text both on Tw

Re: Changing iPhone name

2012-02-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, about. On 23/02/2012 10:41, Paul Hopewell wrote: Hello, How can I change the name of my iPhone 3GS? Can I do this without causing lots of disruption? Many thanks. Paul Hopewell <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your mess

Re: How to do this on a Mac?

2012-02-19 Thread Chris Moore
Have you tried doing it in terminal? you will find it in your utility folder. On 19 Feb 2012, at 18:23, Paul Hopewell wrote: > I Chris, > My problem is with the second part of the Windows instructions. I can forget > the initial telnet stuff and instead use Safari to logon to my Netge

Re: How to do this on a Mac?

2012-02-19 Thread Chris Moore
Just ignore the windows telnet stuff, and just simply enter the URL into Safari and enter your username and password. On 19 Feb 2012, at 15:00, Paul Hopewell wrote: > Hello, > Below are some instructions copied from a web site on how to modify settings > in a Netgear DG843G wireless router so t

Re: wifi sync

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
That's what I do, and it doesn't work. On 16/02/2012 22:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try turning on iTunes as you need to get iTunes running to work. it won't just happen as far as I've found out. Take care. Sarah Alawami: owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://

Re: accessible way to listen to internet radio and record the stream?

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I wonder the same. Any equivalents to Tapin Radio out there? This is an excellent internet radio for the other OS, but I don't think a mac version exists. On 17/02/2012 04:04, Maria Chapman wrote: Hi. the subject line says it all. was wondering if there is an accessible app to listen to and

Re: wifi sync

2012-02-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Agreed, can't get it to work at all even when plugged into my dock. On 16/02/2012 06:26, william lomas wrote: hi all, does wifis ync work when the iphone 4 is connected to the wall outlet? for me it only found the mac when plugged in to the mac itself via wifi what is the point in this

Re: Getting the latest generation of iPod Touch next week

2012-02-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Correct. I don't like the internal speaker that much compared to the iPhone, which I believe has two, pretty darn good internal speakers. I still however like a bit of extra bass. This is down to my poor hearing, so choose to listen to music through my speaker dock. On 13/02/2012 01:09, Dane T

Re: remotely locking an iPhone from your mac?

2012-02-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Enable Find my iPhone on your device by going to settings, iCloud. Then on your mac go to www.icloud.com. On 09/02/2012 18:05, Sarah Alawami wrote: Hello. I heard somewhere that you can remotely lock an iPhone from your mac. I've searched all over google but cannot find a way to do this. I'm a

Re: NTFS external hard drive

2012-02-03 Thread Chris Johnson
Ha! my bad; there's no e at the end either. Here's the number: 1-888-347-5462. Chris Johnson Assistive Technology Specialist expressABLE Loveland, CO ch...@eable.org On 1/31/12 1:54 PM, Margaret Booth wrote: I'm trying to use my NTFS external hard drive on my mac. I downlo

Re: NTFS external hard drive

2012-02-03 Thread Chris Johnson
I use NTFS for Mac by Paragone (note: spelled with an e at the end not a g). They gave me good technical support over the phone a couple years ago. Chris Johnson Assistive Technology Specialist expressABLE Loveland, CO ch...@eable.org On 1/31/12 1:54 PM, Margaret Booth wrote: I'm tryin

Sound dock recommendations

2012-02-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. First of all, I must stress I live in the UK. So UK availability would be of importance. Now onto the question. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a sound dock for an iPhone 3GS? It must also charge the phone as well. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. <--- Mac A

Re: How to tell if iPhone is locked to a specific network

2012-02-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Interesting this one, the only way I know of is to remember where you got the iPhone from. If it's from a carrier chances are it will be locked. If it's from Apple or some other reseller then chances are unlocked but depending on retailer it could be locked as well. On 01/02/2012 11:30, Paul H

Re: Usable mainstream GPS on the iPhone?

2012-01-30 Thread chris hallsworth
The maps app is built into all iOS devices as far as I know. On 30/01/2012 13:49, Michael Busboom wrote: I forgot to ask one other question, Justin: Is there an accessible app for the iPhone or iPad that would allow one to use Google Maps? Thanks again, Mike On 30,Jan,2012, at 12:36 PM, Just

Startup question

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how would I go about making an application start automatically on the mac? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Ma

Re: lost sound, no speech. help ASAP

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Right, so what does either Option-F12 or FN-Option-F12 do? On 23/01/2012 02:04, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try hitting fn plus option f12 and if that does not work option 12. Then vo right I think 5 times and up arrow. to the default thing. I might be wrong on the number of vo right arrows though. O

Re: Quick time 7 and VO

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Can't help you with this one but I am curious. Does the majority of you use QuickTime or iTunes to play your media? Asking as part of my mac research. Thanks! On 23/01/2012 06:52, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: I am having some difficulty with Quick Time 7 and VO. Is anyone here using QT-7? Specifi

Re: Reading .rtf files on the Mac

2012-01-22 Thread chris hallsworth
I heard Text Edit reads them fine, but what about Beans? Asking as this was a recommended free Word Processor alongside Text Edit. Please advise. Thanks! On 22/01/2012 16:48, Roger Firman wrote: Hello, What do people recommend for reading .rtf files please? Regards, Roger. <--- Mac Access

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
Ok I see you solved it by deleting a certain file. That's good to hear. On 21/01/2012 19:55, Eric Caron wrote: Hi Chris and others, No, I just ran the install app I had saved when I bought Lyon. I then ran software update and it downloaded a big Lyon combo update. I'm a bit

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
ill available. Enjoy the rest of the weekend and best regards, Mike On 20,Jan,2012, at 9:38 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opini

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
When you reinstalled Lion, did you first use Disk Utility to erase the Mac OS HD partition? On 21/01/2012 17:24, Eric Caron wrote: Dear Listers, In a few hours I'll head to a Apple store because this problem seems beyond me. When I empty the trash my computer becomes locked up. Find

Re: Braille Refreshable Display

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
You will have to use VO to drive the display but otherwise I can't see why not. On 21/01/2012 18:19, Christo Thiardt wrote: Hello is it possible to use one's Braille Display to read through a document from top to bottom without using VO or normal cursor keys? If so, can someone advise? Many

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like "please text before calling&q

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like "please text before calling". On 20/01/2012 18:06, Mike Welty wrote: This is for mac OSX On 1/20/2012 11:59, chris hallsworth wrote: Skype for iOS or Skype for

Re: files

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Aw wow so there are keystrokes to move to trash and to empty it unlike the other OS. On 19/01/2012 21:46, Sarah Alawami wrote: Just hit cmd backspace to move to trash. To empty cmd shift back space. Now I can't remember as my hands just do the keystrokes. lol! Take care. On Jan 19, 2012, at

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Skype for iOS or Skype for Mac OSX? On 20/01/2012 02:35, Mike Welty wrote: Hey all, Just made a discovery earlier today in regards to seeing a contact's online status in Skype. If the person has a mood message, voiceover won't read if they have online status or what ever they are but if they d

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Daniel why not try an iDevice now as it comes preloaded with iOS 5. The high quality voices can now be downloaded and used on iOS 5 on all iDevices. On 15/01/2012 20:28, Daniel McGee wrote: Indeed Chris, for the most part I find Alex nice to listen to but now and then I get a word that he

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Interesting Daniel, I am hearing impaired as well and it appears I can understand Alex very well. Of course speech synthesis is very subjective, so what may suit one may not necessarily suit the other. On 15/01/2012 15:09, Daniel McGee wrote: Chris a useful resource that I recommend checking

Connect to wifi on mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. As you know, I am researching the possibility of getting a mac in the future. This may not happen until a few months or more, but still, I want to ask a question. How would I go about connecting to wifi networks? I was able to connect to my Sky wifi with no problems on both the iPhon

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 14 January 2012 17:15 To: Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Oh, yes I have the FB app already. Sorry for any confusion. I thought through this list there was an FB app for the mac. On 14/01/2012 23:47, Bryan Jones wrote: Hi Chris, That's the FB App for IOS devices such as the iPhone, as I think you mentioned owning an iPhone or other i-Device

Re: Switching to a Mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
optical drive keep in mind it does need USB which limits the ports you do have available at any given time. you may only need it for a short time but that's one port used up -- From: "chris hallsworth" Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 14:

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:15 PM To: Mac OSX& iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs since 1997, and it's time I now fancy a change of scenary. So in the future I am co

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Know what you mean so what is this FB app that is available for the mac? On 14/01/2012 19:44, Bryan Jones wrote: Hi Chris, If you've used the *lovely* native FB IOS App, you'll be familiar with some of the shortcomings of the mobile site when accessed thru Safari on the Mac. sometim

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
with text edit as it is already there. You can accomplish all you need there. In fact I only use the other os for klango and firefox as tha'ts not accessibil in osx yet. Take care. On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:15 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating

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