[Blind-Computing] the list is back on
Now here's the deal, follow the guidelines or go play some place else. Let's go back to doing the good work this list was created to do, thank you. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder
HI Kevin, I don't know where I got the information below but, perhaps this will help. SOUND RECORDER This application will allow you to record for about 2 minutes. However, a much larger sound file can be loaded, played, and edited. Up to about 76mb on a machine with 128mb of installed ram. The size limitation for Sound Recorder seems to be affected by the amount of memorey. On a machine with 496mb of ram, I was able to load a 207mb file. This is a very limited sound editor. To make a recording of "JAWS" reading text, the, "what you hear", setting must be selected, when using a SoundBlaster soundcard. Where to find:"what you hear" Go to volume control, then from the menu bar select properties. Note: when trying to make a sound file, using "JAWS" to read a text file in "Notepad", after returning to "Notepad" from "Sound Recorder", the screen must be refreshed, in order for "JAWS" to read the text properly. Extending the Record time. But first, we have to set sound recorder up to make the .WAV files we need for audio CDs. So Click the properties button. So here we are in properties. I've put arrows to show you that your sound recorder comes set up at PCM 22050kHz, 8bit, mono. This is because it's really set up for a microphone. What we're going to do is click the 'Convert Now' button to the right of the 'all formats' drop down menu. Oh and it's important to do this now BEFORE you record, because you want to capture the sound in the same quality that you'll use for your CDs. So when we click Convert now, we get this popup box which lets us adjust the sound. Interesting isn't it that this little sound recorder can do so much. Look at all the options you have. Anyway, at the bottom, we're going to select 44,100kHz, 16 Bit Stereo. That's the right setting for audio CDs. It's already set for PCM which is Pulse Code Modulation, which is what we want to make .WAV files. Finally, we want to click the Save As button because we want to save this setting. Sound Recorder won't remember what you've set, so you'll have to come here to reset it whenever you turn on your computer. But don't worry, you won't even have to do that when we're finished. So this is the dialog box for giving our settings a name. I chose LPcopy, but you can call it anything you want. OK, now comes the super secret of how to use Sound Recorder to copy your LPs. If you've ever used Sound Recorder you know that it only records for up to one minute. Well, that sure won't copy a 2-1/2 minute to 3 minute track. Ah, but I've got a workaround for you that YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO ONCE. OK, here's the big secret. We're going to make a copy LP template. And here's how to do it. Start Sound Recorder with nothing turned on. No sound. It will start to record and the little green line will stay flat. Around 40 or 50 seconds, click the stop button (the square one). This is where it gets good. Then click the Record button again and guess what. You've just increased the time from 50-60 seconds up to about 100 seconds. When it gets near the end again, (about 100 seconds but it really doesn't matter) Click Stop again and then click Record. Let's look below. You see here I've stopped the recording at 92.90 seconds (no particular reason) and I'm ready to click record again to add another 50 or 60 seconds onto my LP recording template. Look Below again. So here we are at 240.20 seconds (4 minutes). This is more than enough to copy most songs (tracks) and this will be your first template. Oh, why did I stop the recorder at 50 or so seconds instead of just letting it stop itself at 60 seconds? Well there is a reason. Some computers reset themselves at the 60 second mark. Most don't. So, try it yourself. If you computer lets you just keep hitting record after each 60 seconds, do it that way. It's less work. And don't forget, you only have to do this once. Because we're making a template. Later, you can use this same method to make a longer template to record multiple tracks. There doesn't seem to be a limitation as to how long you set your track template except that depending on your computer speed, you might not be able to get up to 20 or 30 minutes. I could on my 1Ghz computers with no problem, but on a 300Mhz computer I started bogging down after 12-15 minutes. So for single tracks, this works for everyone. For longer recordings, it's limited only by your computer. Oh, One More Extra Tip. Don't forget that you can use these types of templates you create to use Windows Sound Recorder for other purposes. Record a presentation. Send a message. Narrate a slide show. Record Narration for a movie. Lots More ideas. It's all easy once you know how to create these easy templates. So, here we are saving our template. Remember, you can call it anything you want. Just pick something that makes sense to you and that you save somewhere you can easily find it. Now comes the fun part. You're ready to record. Here's what you do
Re: [Blind-Computing] the list is back on
David: Thanks so much for all you do; both in managing the constant flow of messages and in supplying us with helpful information/instructions as to how JAWS works with many of the applications we use on a daily basis. Keep up the great work. Jerry - Original Message - From: "David Ferrin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:11 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] the list is back on Now here's the deal, follow the guidelines or go play some place else. Let's go back to doing the good work this list was created to do, thank you. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder
Hey bro, Does this sound familiar? http://www.blind-computing.com/audio/pages/windows_sound_recorder.html Just trying to refresh your old memory! lol HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder HI Kevin, I don't know where I got the information below but, perhaps this will help. SOUND RECORDER This application will allow you to record for about 2 minutes. However, a much larger sound file can be loaded, played, and edited. Up to about 76mb on a machine with 128mb of installed ram. The size limitation for Sound Recorder seems to be affected by the amount of memorey. On a machine with 496mb of ram, I was able to load a 207mb file. This is a very limited sound editor. To make a recording of "JAWS" reading text, the, "what you hear", setting must be selected, when using a SoundBlaster soundcard. Where to find:"what you hear" Go to volume control, then from the menu bar select properties. Note: when trying to make a sound file, using "JAWS" to read a text file in "Notepad", after returning to "Notepad" from "Sound Recorder", the screen must be refreshed, in order for "JAWS" to read the text properly. Extending the Record time. But first, we have to set sound recorder up to make the .WAV files we need for audio CDs. So Click the properties button. So here we are in properties. I've put arrows to show you that your sound recorder comes set up at PCM 22050kHz, 8bit, mono. This is because it's really set up for a microphone. What we're going to do is click the 'Convert Now' button to the right of the 'all formats' drop down menu. Oh and it's important to do this now BEFORE you record, because you want to capture the sound in the same quality that you'll use for your CDs. So when we click Convert now, we get this popup box which lets us adjust the sound. Interesting isn't it that this little sound recorder can do so much. Look at all the options you have. Anyway, at the bottom, we're going to select 44,100kHz, 16 Bit Stereo. That's the right setting for audio CDs. It's already set for PCM which is Pulse Code Modulation, which is what we want to make .WAV files. Finally, we want to click the Save As button because we want to save this setting. Sound Recorder won't remember what you've set, so you'll have to come here to reset it whenever you turn on your computer. But don't worry, you won't even have to do that when we're finished. So this is the dialog box for giving our settings a name. I chose LPcopy, but you can call it anything you want. OK, now comes the super secret of how to use Sound Recorder to copy your LPs. If you've ever used Sound Recorder you know that it only records for up to one minute. Well, that sure won't copy a 2-1/2 minute to 3 minute track. Ah, but I've got a workaround for you that YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO ONCE. OK, here's the big secret. We're going to make a copy LP template. And here's how to do it. Start Sound Recorder with nothing turned on. No sound. It will start to record and the little green line will stay flat. Around 40 or 50 seconds, click the stop button (the square one). This is where it gets good. Then click the Record button again and guess what. You've just increased the time from 50-60 seconds up to about 100 seconds. When it gets near the end again, (about 100 seconds but it really doesn't matter) Click Stop again and then click Record. Let's look below. You see here I've stopped the recording at 92.90 seconds (no particular reason) and I'm ready to click record again to add another 50 or 60 seconds onto my LP recording template. Look Below again. So here we are at 240.20 seconds (4 minutes). This is more than enough to copy most songs (tracks) and this will be your first template. Oh, why did I stop the recorder at 50 or so seconds instead of just letting it stop itself at 60 seconds? Well there is a reason. Some computers reset themselves at the 60 second mark. Most don't. So, try it yourself. If you computer lets you just keep hitting record after each 60 seconds, do it that way. It's less work. And don't forget, you only have to do this once. Because we're making a template. Later, you can use this same method to make a longer template to record multiple tracks. There doesn't seem to be a limitation as to how long you set your track template except that depending on your computer speed, you might not be able to get up to 20 or 30 minutes. I could on my 1Ghz computers with no problem, but on a 300Mhz computer I started bogging down after 12-15 minutes. So for single tracks, this works for everyone. For longer recordings, it's limited only by your computer. Oh, One More Extra Tip. Don't forget that you can use these types of templates you create to use Windows Sound Recorder for other purposes. Record a presentation. Send a message. Narrate a slide show. Record Narration for a movie. Lots More ideas. It's all easy once you know how
Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder
Hey HTH, Rick Justice, Who are you & what are you wanting to refresh my memory about?! Mike hahaha hahaha hahaha - Original Message - From: Rick Justice To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 7:22 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder Hey bro, Does this sound familiar? http://www.blind-computing.com/audio/pages/windows_sound_recorder.html Just trying to refresh your old memory! lol HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:39 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] sound recorder HI Kevin, I don't know where I got the information below but, perhaps this will help. SOUND RECORDER This application will allow you to record for about 2 minutes. However, a much larger sound file can be loaded, played, and edited. Up to about 76mb on a machine with 128mb of installed ram. The size limitation for Sound Recorder seems to be affected by the amount of memorey. On a machine with 496mb of ram, I was able to load a 207mb file. This is a very limited sound editor. To make a recording of "JAWS" reading text, the, "what you hear", setting must be selected, when using a SoundBlaster soundcard. Where to find:"what you hear" Go to volume control, then from the menu bar select properties. Note: when trying to make a sound file, using "JAWS" to read a text file in "Notepad", after returning to "Notepad" from "Sound Recorder", the screen must be refreshed, in order for "JAWS" to read the text properly. Extending the Record time. But first, we have to set sound recorder up to make the .WAV files we need for audio CDs. So Click the properties button. So here we are in properties. I've put arrows to show you that your sound recorder comes set up at PCM 22050kHz, 8bit, mono. This is because it's really set up for a microphone. What we're going to do is click the 'Convert Now' button to the right of the 'all formats' drop down menu. Oh and it's important to do this now BEFORE you record, because you want to capture the sound in the same quality that you'll use for your CDs. So when we click Convert now, we get this popup box which lets us adjust the sound. Interesting isn't it that this little sound recorder can do so much. Look at all the options you have. Anyway, at the bottom, we're going to select 44,100kHz, 16 Bit Stereo. That's the right setting for audio CDs. It's already set for PCM which is Pulse Code Modulation, which is what we want to make .WAV files. Finally, we want to click the Save As button because we want to save this setting. Sound Recorder won't remember what you've set, so you'll have to come here to reset it whenever you turn on your computer. But don't worry, you won't even have to do that when we're finished. So this is the dialog box for giving our settings a name. I chose LPcopy, but you can call it anything you want. OK, now comes the super secret of how to use Sound Recorder to copy your LPs. If you've ever used Sound Recorder you know that it only records for up to one minute. Well, that sure won't copy a 2-1/2 minute to 3 minute track. Ah, but I've got a workaround for you that YOU WILL ONLY HAVE TO DO ONCE. OK, here's the big secret. We're going to make a copy LP template. And here's how to do it. Start Sound Recorder with nothing turned on. No sound. It will start to record and the little green line will stay flat. Around 40 or 50 seconds, click the stop button (the square one). This is where it gets good. Then click the Record button again and guess what. You've just increased the time from 50-60 seconds up to about 100 seconds. When it gets near the end again, (about 100 seconds but it really doesn't matter) Click Stop again and then click Record. Let's look below. You see here I've stopped the recording at 92.90 seconds (no particular reason) and I'm ready to click record again to add another 50 or 60 seconds onto my LP recording template. Look Below again. So here we are at 240.20 seconds (4 minutes). This is more than enough to copy most songs (tracks) and this will be your first template. Oh, why did I stop the recorder at 50 or so seconds instead of just letting it stop itself at 60 seconds? Well there is a reason. Some computers reset themselves at the 60 second mark. Most don't. So, try it yourself. If you computer lets you just keep hitting record after each 60 seconds, do it that way. It's less work. And don't forget, you only have to do this once. Because we're making a template. Later, you can use this same method to make a longer template to record multiple tracks. There doesn't seem to be a limitation as to how long you set your track template except that depending on your computer speed, you might not be able to get up to 20 or 30 minutes. I coul
Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield?
Hi Dorris, So I must be running firefox to be using this?, -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? Google for something called "Tor Browser". This is free also and allows to hide the ip address for unblocked browsing. It is bundled with Firefox and therefore works fine with jaws. It can even be run portably from a flash drive. the installed version also allows for instant messaging, I think but i have never tried that part. hth Doris At 12:53 AM 11/9/2011 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, >Accessing programs might be a little tricky once you've connected to >Hot Spot Shield. For example, I could not use AIM when the shield was >running. I guess it wouldn't connect to the AOL server. So what I had >to do was connect Aim and then run Hot Spot Shield. As far as >unblocking websites goes, it works like a charm, although I haven't had >to use it in quite some time. >If for whatever reason it doesn't work for you, you can try another >similar program called Ultra Surf. It's free and a google search should >turn up a download link. > >On 11/8/11, Kimsan wrote: > > Martina, > > How would this hotspotshield thing work for accessing games where > > you enter in a client and you play games against others on the internet? > > What I am talking about is not actually going > onto a website but entering in > > the client via your desktop or under all programs. > > Just trying to figure out the limitations and what this hotspot > > shield can do besides what I read on the internet. > > > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:58 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Hi Kimsan! > > I guess it should work fine unblocking sites at workplaces etc. > > After installing it just sits in the background and you can access > > it from the systray where you can connect/disconnect when you need; > > can't remember anymore how it's set on default after the > installation. And yes, if you find > > out you don't like it you can always > uninstall it like most programs via the > > add/remove. > > Martina > > > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:51 PM > > To: > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Martina: > > I have been on google here trying to find more info about > > hotspotshield but every site I navigate to it is blocked. > > So..., seeing as I cannot access any educated descriptions, I will > > count on you or someone else who is board enough to respond to educate me. > > How will hotspotshield work for those who are at a work place where > > every hot dam url is blocked? Or is that entirely different issue? > > Finally..., if one does not like hotspotshield, you can always > > remove it from the programs and feature/or add/remove right? > > > > Thank you. > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:43 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Yes, I used it for some time and it was great but now it doesn't > > seem to work here anymore for some reason; it keeps looking for a > > server to connect to without success and I dunno how to change it. > > For those who don't know, it's a program to hide IP addresses so you > > can access sites without restrictions as some tend to allow access > only for certain countries; unlike > > other proxies this doesn't slow down the connection. The site is: > > http://www.hotspotshield.com > > Martina > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:17 PM > > To: "blind computing" > > Subject: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Has anyone heard of this software and if so opinions? > > > > 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/ > > > > > > 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/ > > > > > > 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-user
Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield?
You wouldn't know this but she left the list this morning. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:12 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? Hi Dorris, So I must be running firefox to be using this?, -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? Google for something called "Tor Browser". This is free also and allows to hide the ip address for unblocked browsing. It is bundled with Firefox and therefore works fine with jaws. It can even be run portably from a flash drive. the installed version also allows for instant messaging, I think but i have never tried that part. hth Doris At 12:53 AM 11/9/2011 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, >Accessing programs might be a little tricky once you've connected to >Hot Spot Shield. For example, I could not use AIM when the shield was >running. I guess it wouldn't connect to the AOL server. So what I had >to do was connect Aim and then run Hot Spot Shield. As far as >unblocking websites goes, it works like a charm, although I haven't had >to use it in quite some time. >If for whatever reason it doesn't work for you, you can try another >similar program called Ultra Surf. It's free and a google search should >turn up a download link. > >On 11/8/11, Kimsan wrote: > > Martina, > > How would this hotspotshield thing work for accessing games where > > you enter in a client and you play games against others on the internet? > > What I am talking about is not actually going > onto a website but entering in > > the client via your desktop or under all programs. > > Just trying to figure out the limitations and what this hotspot > > shield can do besides what I read on the internet. > > > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:58 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Hi Kimsan! > > I guess it should work fine unblocking sites at workplaces etc. > > After installing it just sits in the background and you can access > > it from the systray where you can connect/disconnect when you need; > > can't remember anymore how it's set on default after the > installation. And yes, if you find > > out you don't like it you can always > uninstall it like most programs via the > > add/remove. > > Martina > > > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:51 PM > > To: > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Martina: > > I have been on google here trying to find more info about > > hotspotshield but every site I navigate to it is blocked. > > So..., seeing as I cannot access any educated descriptions, I will > > count on you or someone else who is board enough to respond to > > educate me. > > How will hotspotshield work for those who are at a work place where > > every hot dam url is blocked? Or is that entirely different issue? > > Finally..., if one does not like hotspotshield, you can always > > remove it from the programs and feature/or add/remove right? > > > > Thank you. > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:43 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Yes, I used it for some time and it was great but now it doesn't > > seem to work here anymore for some reason; it keeps looking for a > > server to connect to without success and I dunno how to change it. > > For those who don't know, it's a program to hide IP addresses so you > > can access sites without restrictions as some tend to allow access > only for certain countries; unlike > > other proxies this doesn't slow down the connection. The site is: > > http://www.hotspotshield.com > > Martina > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:17 PM > > To: "blind computing" > > Subject: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Has anyone heard of this software and if so opinions? > > > > 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/ > > > > > > For answers to frequently asked questions about
Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield?
Oh ok David. Lol, well I will just figure it out myself about what she posted or just stick with hotspot shield. Laters... -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:52 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? You wouldn't know this but she left the list this morning. David Ferrin http://www.jaws-users.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Kimsan Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:12 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? Hi Dorris, So I must be running firefox to be using this?, -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Doris and Chris Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? Google for something called "Tor Browser". This is free also and allows to hide the ip address for unblocked browsing. It is bundled with Firefox and therefore works fine with jaws. It can even be run portably from a flash drive. the installed version also allows for instant messaging, I think but i have never tried that part. hth Doris At 12:53 AM 11/9/2011 -0500, you wrote: >Hi, >Accessing programs might be a little tricky once you've connected to >Hot Spot Shield. For example, I could not use AIM when the shield was >running. I guess it wouldn't connect to the AOL server. So what I had >to do was connect Aim and then run Hot Spot Shield. As far as >unblocking websites goes, it works like a charm, although I haven't had >to use it in quite some time. >If for whatever reason it doesn't work for you, you can try another >similar program called Ultra Surf. It's free and a google search should >turn up a download link. > >On 11/8/11, Kimsan wrote: > > Martina, > > How would this hotspotshield thing work for accessing games where > > you enter in a client and you play games against others on the internet? > > What I am talking about is not actually going > onto a website but entering in > > the client via your desktop or under all programs. > > Just trying to figure out the limitations and what this hotspot > > shield can do besides what I read on the internet. > > > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 2:58 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Hi Kimsan! > > I guess it should work fine unblocking sites at workplaces etc. > > After installing it just sits in the background and you can access > > it from the systray where you can connect/disconnect when you need; > > can't remember anymore how it's set on default after the > installation. And yes, if you find > > out you don't like it you can always > uninstall it like most programs via the > > add/remove. > > Martina > > > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:51 PM > > To: > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Martina: > > I have been on google here trying to find more info about > > hotspotshield but every site I navigate to it is blocked. > > So..., seeing as I cannot access any educated descriptions, I will > > count on you or someone else who is board enough to respond to > > educate me. > > How will hotspotshield work for those who are at a work place where > > every hot dam url is blocked? Or is that entirely different issue? > > Finally..., if one does not like hotspotshield, you can always > > remove it from the programs and feature/or add/remove right? > > > > Thank you. > > -Original Message- > > From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com > > [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Martina > > Letochová > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 1:43 PM > > To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com > > Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] hotspot shield? > > > > Yes, I used it for some time and it was great but now it doesn't > > seem to work here anymore for some reason; it keeps looking for a > > server to connect to without success and I dunno how to change it. > > For those who don't know, it's a program to hide IP addresses so you > > can access sites without restrictions as some tend to allow access > only for certain countries; unlike > > other proxies this doesn't slow down the connection. The site is: > > http://www.hotspotshield.com > > Martina > > > > > > -- > > From: "Kimsan" > > Sent: Tuesday, November 08, 2011 10:17 PM > > To: "blind computin
[Blind-Computing] changing the color of text in jarte
Hi, everyone, How do you change the color of text in jarte? I looked at a tutorial when googling and it’s all mouse-oriented. There has to be a way to do it using the keyboard. Any help will be very much appreciated. Thanks for your help in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Hello, When you push the minus key, you activate the JAWS cursor and when you read and move around with your arrows you're doing so with the use of your JAWS cursor which allows you to move unhindered between different parts of applications and even between applications. When you route one cursor to the other, (for example PC to JAWS) you have moved the PC cursor to where the JAWS cursor is. Why is this useful? Let's say you're moving around a form with your JAWS cursor because you wish to know its layout. Your PC cursor is somewhere at the top of the page. If you route the PC to the JAWS, you are now able to fill out the field that your JAWS cursor is sitting on. You can not edit text with your JAWS cursor which necessitates you moving the PC cursor to the JAWS cursor. And when you route the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor, you are moving your JAWS cursor to wherever it ended up to the PC cursor. This is useful because if you're navigating around, your JAWS cursor gets stuck someplace like the start button and you wish to bring it back, or if you want to begin using the JAWS cursor where the PC cursor is, then you route the JAWS to the PC. I hope this was more clear. Thanks. On 10.11.2011, jerry martin wrote: > To any and All: > > I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the > instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of > routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the > difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key > on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes > sense to someone. > > Many thanks. > > Jerry > For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: > http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ > -- Nimer M. Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was sent. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email. Action taken as a result of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient may result in civil or criminal action. I have checked all files on my machine for security threats. However, I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your machine as a result of any instructions or attachments provided by me. Security of your machine is up to you. Thanks, and if you don't feel that you are able to comply with these instructions, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email from your computer. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ Vinux testing and documentation coordinator To get more information about a free and accessible operating system, please click here: http://www.vinuxproject.org To find out about a free and versatile screen reader for windows XP and above, please click here: http://www.nvda-project.org Check out my blog related to technology by clicking here: http://nimertech.blogspot.com Phone: (720) (251-4530) Please reply to this email to contact me. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
That's actually a good question. I'll try to respond. When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc cursor. In other words, nothing moves. When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor and moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. Hope this helps. Bob - Original Message - From: "jerry martin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Thanks for filling in the gaps for that. I have been using JAWS for several years now, but still haven't got all of the questions answered. It seems like every time I get one question answered, five more questions come out of that! - Original Message - From: "Bob W" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question That's actually a good question. I'll try to respond. When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc cursor. In other words, nothing moves. When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor and moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. Hope this helps. Bob - Original Message - From: "jerry martin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry 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/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Thanks for the info. - Original Message - From: "Nimer M. Jaber, IC³" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:09 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question Hello, When you push the minus key, you activate the JAWS cursor and when you read and move around with your arrows you're doing so with the use of your JAWS cursor which allows you to move unhindered between different parts of applications and even between applications. When you route one cursor to the other, (for example PC to JAWS) you have moved the PC cursor to where the JAWS cursor is. Why is this useful? Let's say you're moving around a form with your JAWS cursor because you wish to know its layout. Your PC cursor is somewhere at the top of the page. If you route the PC to the JAWS, you are now able to fill out the field that your JAWS cursor is sitting on. You can not edit text with your JAWS cursor which necessitates you moving the PC cursor to the JAWS cursor. And when you route the JAWS cursor to the PC cursor, you are moving your JAWS cursor to wherever it ended up to the PC cursor. This is useful because if you're navigating around, your JAWS cursor gets stuck someplace like the start button and you wish to bring it back, or if you want to begin using the JAWS cursor where the PC cursor is, then you route the JAWS to the PC. I hope this was more clear. Thanks. On 10.11.2011, jerry martin wrote: To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- Nimer M. Jaber The message above is intended for the recipient to whom it was sent. If you believe that you are not the intended recipient, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email. Action taken as a result of this email by anyone other than the intended recipient may result in civil or criminal action. I have checked all files on my machine for security threats. However, I will not be held responsible for any damage caused to your machine as a result of any instructions or attachments provided by me. Security of your machine is up to you. Thanks, and if you don't feel that you are able to comply with these instructions, please notify me via reply email and destroy all copies of this email from your computer. Registered Linux User 529141. http://counter.li.org/ Vinux testing and documentation coordinator To get more information about a free and accessible operating system, please click here: http://www.vinuxproject.org To find out about a free and versatile screen reader for windows XP and above, please click here: http://www.nvda-project.org Check out my blog related to technology by clicking here: http://nimertech.blogspot.com Phone: (720) (251-4530) Please reply to this email to contact me. 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
JAWSKey (insert) plus numpad - Ominus) routes the JAWS Cursor to the PC cursor Likewise, JAWSKey plus nmumad + routes the PC cursor to the JAWS Cursor David W Bundy Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind POBox 2467 Columbia, SC 29202 (803)898-7094 dbu...@sccb.sc.gov -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of jerry martin Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:49 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ October is National Employment Disability Awareness Month. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
The minus key on the number row of the keyboard is a different key to the numpad minus key, which would generally, in jaws using desktop keyboard layout, be the jaws cursor key, but, if you do have numlock turned on, then I think the numpad minus key then also counts as/works as the number row minus key, and, then the normal jaws key would then count as 0 instead of being the jaws key, but anyway. This is just why pushing the jaws key + number row minus key will act differently from hitting the jaws key + the numpad minus key. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: "jerry martin" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 8:49 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question To any and All: I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus key on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes sense to someone. Many thanks. Jerry 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question
Hi Jerry, Jaws actually has the use of 4 different cursors. Below each cursor's function is explained. About JAWS Cursors Navigating through Windows with JAWS is accomplished with cursors. These cursors determine the focus of JAWS speech and are often directly linked with Windows cursors. The PC Cursor - Follows Keystrokes This cursor is linked to the keyboard functions of Windows and applications. This is the cursor that is used when typing information, moving through options in dialog boxes, and selecting options or icons. As you type information, the PC Cursor follows along with each key you press. If you are making a selection in a menu or dialog box, the PC Cursor highlights the currently selected object. The PC Cursor is activated by default when JAWS starts. If you are using a different cursor, pressing NUM PAD PLUS returns you to the PC Cursor. The JAWS Cursor - Follows Mouse Pointer The JAWS Cursor is linked to mouse pointer functions in Windows and other applications. It is used to read information the PC Cursor cannot read, such as toolbar information. The mouse follows along with the JAWS Cursor when it is moved, and you therefore have access to information in an application window that is beyond the scope of the PC Cursor. To activate the JAWS Cursor, press NUM PAD MINUS. The Virtual PC Cursor - HTML Environment The virtual PC Cursor mimics the functions of the PC Cursor, but is activated by default when entering an HTML document. The virtual PC Cursor speaks the number of frames in a document, and the number of links in the frame. You can switch between frames, and JAWS reads graphics labeled by alt tags in the HTML code. Invisible Cursor The JAWS cursor is basically the mouse cursor that is visible on screen. The invisible cursor can be moved around just like the JAWS cursor to view information. It works like the mouse cursor but can not be seen on screen or effect objects. Therefore you can not use the NumPad / (left mouse click) or NumPad * (right mouse click) on an object. It is useful to read information without disturbing the mouse cursor. It is also useful to determine colors or whatever might change when the mouse is over an object. It will not cause ToolTips to pop up. Hope this helped. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: jerry martin To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 11:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question Thanks for filling in the gaps for that. I have been using JAWS for several years now, but still haven't got all of the questions answered. It seems like every time I get one question answered, five more questions come out of that! - Original Message - From: "Bob W" To: Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 1:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question > That's actually a good question. > I'll try to respond. > > When you press either the keypad plus key (pc cursor) or the keypad minus > key (jaws cursor key) the system simply activates either the jaws or pc > cursor. In other words, nothing moves. > > When you press the jaws key plus the minus it activates the jaws cursor > and > moves it to the pc cursor. So, the jaws cursor moves to the pc cursor. > > Hope this helps. > > Bob > - Original Message - > From: "jerry martin" > To: > Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 12:49 PM > Subject: [Blind-Computing] JAWS cursor question > > > To any and All: > > I have a question regarding the JAWS cursor functions. On several of the > instructions that have been given over time, there has been mentioning of > routing the JAWS cursor to PC cursor. My question is this: What is the > difference, function-wise, between pressing the JAWS Key plus the Minus > key > on the numpad and simply pressing the minus key? Hope my phrasing makes > sense to someone. > > Many thanks. > > Jerry > 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/ 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/
Re: [Blind-Computing] question about using dragon natcherley speeking 11.5 with jaws 12 and windows 7?
Hi Mitch, I sent your question to the Jaws-Users list & here are 2 replies. Hi Mitch, I sent your question to the Jaws-Users list & below are 2 replies. From: Gerald Levy To: jaws-users-l...@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, November 10, 2011 6:01 AM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] question about using dragon natcherley speeking11.5 with jaws 12 and windows 7? Yep, there is a program called J-Say that integrates Dragon Naturally Speaking with JAWS and permits them to work smoothly with each other. For more info: http://www.tandt-consultancy.com/pages/j-say_information.php Gerald From: Jerry Hogan It cal J say and you get it from Next Generation, you have to be careful what Jaws version you us because Dragon never is up to date with the newest Jaws and using Skype and scrip you have to be careful also. This is all I know, there should be a fews people here can help you better. Good Luck Jerry - Original Message - From: Mich To: blind-computing @jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, November 09, 2011 5:48 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] question about using dragon natcherley speeking 11.5 with jaws 12 and windows 7? Hi all. I have a question about using dragon natcherley speaking with jaws 12 and windows 7. How would I go about doing this? and is there a program that I would need to use to work as a go between between jaws 12 and dragon natcherley speaking 11.5? if so what is this program cald and how would I get a hold of it? appairentley this new version works with a bluetooth mike and headset. many thanks. from Mich. 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/
[Blind-Computing] windows 7 product key
Hi, I have a long email to write and I hope someone can help. If it helps, get your beer, smoke or tea and activate the say all command and sit back and chill while I type this lol. First off, I have an hp machine running windows seven pro 64 bit, which was a Christmas gift fror me last year. A few weekes ago, I was going to do some work on my laptop from scratch, which involved me setting it back to factory defaults. While it was going through the motions of setting it back to factory defaults, a message came up and said it was unable to boot. I turned it off completely and when I turned it back on, it said boot manager device missing/opporating system missing. I was like huh? Thinking to myself, don't tell me that is what I think it means. I called hp, explained to them what I wrote above, they told me that I needed a windows 7 pro recovery cd, so I paid for it, they sent the cd, I ran it, supposedly it would've worked right? Well it didn't. My jaws, window eyes, NVDA, dam near every sound coming out of my comp was very choppy and could barely be understood. I tried navigating the best I could, opening up programs here and there to see what else was up with the comp after the install and by golly everything was taking 44 for evers to load. I ran the recovery cd again and after that everything was back to normal, screen readers working fine, nothing was taking 44 for evers to load but., in the CTRL panel, it told me I had three days to enter in a product key, which after running the recovery cd, wouldn't the key had been installed? I waited three days, to see what would happen, so after three days, it said I have 30 days to activate windows. Huh? So, I called hp, gave them the shpeel, they did some trouble shooting stuff with me and in the end, they said, since your laptop is out of worentee status, we cannot service your laptop without a fee of anywhere to 200-300 dollars. I told them, all I need is a key to activate windows, but sir, we do not have any of that information on file, but you can find that information on the bottom of your laptop, which I told them, no, the characters you are asking me to read off to you are warn out and not one person can make out what it is. Hp also instructed to me to call Microsoft and ask for a key seeing as windows seven is their product and they should be able to give you the key. Of course, I already knew what the answer was going to be before calling Microsoft, but what the hell, I called anyways. Low and behold, they told me what I thought. Sir, hp is responcible for providing you with a replacement key seeing as windows 7 pro came preinstalled on the laptop when it was purchased. I called hp back, told them the situation and did some more standard trouble shooting stuff and in the end, she stated, we cannot give you a key and you will need to purchase windows 7 pro again, which we have a promotion for right now! So, seeing as I have no money to purchase win pro or to send it to hp for repair, what is a good way to get my windows 7 pro key? I ran bilark adviser and the majic jelly bean finder and they produced the same key, I entered it in and it gave me an error, pretty much invalid key. When I went into the bios to verify the s/n for my comp, it said, serial number: UID: and a bunch of zeros, so what is up with that? What does all the zeros mean and why after running the recovery cd, twice, the key did not get installed? Hp said, there could be something wrong with my mother board. If someone can help me figure out how to obtain my windows 7 pro key that would be great, besides paying for one because lol, I am broke. Thanks for listening. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/