[Blind-Computing] Thanks Mike, That did it! - Printer Problems, file stuck somewhere!
Dear Mike, Thanks so much! Simple instructions for a simple guy like me! LOL! It worked perfect! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Mike B. mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 11:10 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Printer Problems, file stuck somewhere! Hi Alan, Try the following: This is how I do it. Open the control panel and go to Printers and Faxes. Click on your printer name, to open it; find the print job you want to cancel and press the delete key. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike This email was sent from my, iBarstool. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2012 6:37 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Printer Problems, file stuck somewhere! Dear Friends, I had my computer jam, a paper stuck, after I cleared it, the computer kept giving me a message that a file did not print, and to go to somewhere, I cannot catch the message, as it only flashes for half a second. I am using Windows XP-Home, JAWS 11, and need to delete this file from the computer's memory. Can some kind person tell me where to go, and how to get there! LOL! That sounds funny! Anyway, the computer will not print another page till I clear this file out of it's path. I imagine it is in the Printer Options, but I do not know how to get there! Thanks for any assistance. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida 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/
[Blind-Computing] Printer Problems, file stuck somewhere!
Dear Friends, I had my computer jam, a paper stuck, after I cleared it, the computer kept giving me a message that a file did not print, and to go to somewhere, I cannot catch the message, as it only flashes for half a second. I am using Windows XP-Home, JAWS 11, and need to delete this file from the computer's memory. Can some kind person tell me where to go, and how to get there! LOL! That sounds funny! Anyway, the computer will not print another page till I clear this file out of it's path. I imagine it is in the Printer Options, but I do not know how to get there! Thanks for any assistance. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Can Embedding files into messages be done in Outlook?
Dear Friends, I am constantly using Outlook Express to embed sound files (.wav or .mp3) into some of my messages I send to friends. It is simple to do with Outlook Express. That means, the sound starts to play as soon as the message is opened. Sighted People embed pictures into their files so the picture shows as a background for their message. Recently some friends told me they want to do this also but are using Outlook. I have never been able to figure out how to do embedding files with Outlook. Can Embedding be done using Outlook? Thanks very much for any assistance or suggestions. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Thanks, That worked! - Need to turn off Auto Volume in Skype
Dear Hareth , Thanks, that worked, you made it very clear and straight to the point! I use Chat rooms much more than Skype, and I use different sound recording programs, so I do not need anything interfering with my microphone settings. Much appreciated. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: hareth iraq darc...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, July 21, 2012 11:54 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Need to turn off Auto Volume in Skype Hi alan, you can find it by pressing, alt+t to open the tools then, arro down or up to find (options) then arro down to find (audio settings) press the tab here to find the check mark,its like this,(automaticly adjust my microphone settings) uncheck it s mark, and tab to the save button press it done, take care... On 7/22/12, Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dear Friends, I cannot get my microphone recording to respond to the level I want in the Recording software program I am using, nor on some Chat List recording rooms I am trying to use. I was told by a couple of people to Turn Offer actually unchecked, automatic Microphone Level setting in my Skype program options. But they just told me to tab around to find that feature, which I do not like to just go tabbing around in a program that took me so long to get set up exactly like I want it. Can anyone please give me a bit of instructions on where I would find the check box that I need to unchecked to get my Skype not to set Microphone Setting levels automatically? Any help of course will be greatly appreciated! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ -- hareth 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] Need to turn off Auto Volume in Skype
Dear Friends, I cannot get my microphone recording to respond to the level I want in the Recording software program I am using, nor on some Chat List recording rooms I am trying to use. I was told by a couple of people to Turn Offer actually unchecked, automatic Microphone Level setting in my Skype program options. But they just told me to tab around to find that feature, which I do not like to just go tabbing around in a program that took me so long to get set up exactly like I want it. Can anyone please give me a bit of instructions on where I would find the check box that I need to unchecked to get my Skype not to set Microphone Setting levels automatically? Any help of course will be greatly appreciated! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Thank You Riana - What is LinkedIn
Dear Riana, Thank you so very much! This is basically the best, clearest answer I have received on the several lists I posted my query. With Warm Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Van Der Walt Riana rivanderw...@justice.gov.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, March 14, 2012 2:12 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn Dear Alan, LinkedIn is much like facebook, but aimed on workrelated connection/communication between colleagues or professionals, often in the same or related professional circle. Regards, Riana -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Tuesday, March 13, 2012 6:28 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn Dear Friends, I know you must think me very stupid, for asking this question, but I have to ask some one! People and organizations keep sending me requests to join their LinkedIn! What is this LinkedIn thing? Thanks very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida 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/
[Blind-Computing] What is LinkedIn
Dear Friends, I know you must think me very stupid, for asking this question, but I have to ask some one! People and organizations keep sending me requests to join their LinkedIn! What is this LinkedIn thing? Thanks very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives
Dear Friends, Staples, Office Max, Office Depot and other stores, often use external hard drives On Sale at fantastic prices to bring folks into their stores. I would just check these stores out, ask if they have a external drive sale on, and if not, when will they! You can save money! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Join a Free Voice Chat Site Community on the Web! Would you like to meet other blind or visually impaired individuals from across the country and around the world? Do you like challenging games, old time radio,adapted cooking techniques, book clubs, Chess Chat, product presentations, and much more? Join our free chat community at www.Out-Of-Sight.net Catch the vision, it's Out of Sight! - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 12, 2012 10:45 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] need recommandation on external hard drives First and foremost, I disagree with the gentleman that said it mattered what type of hard drive manufacturer you decide to opt for. Western Digital drives use Seagate drives, and the only thing you're actually paying for is the name, so, you'll end up paying an extra 50 to 80 dollars just because you opted to go with a name brand rather than the lesser known names like LACI or Razor, both of which use Seagate drives in their enclosures. In fact, the biggest consideration when purchasing an external drive is what type of enclosure you'd like to get, either a self powered one, which means forget about plugging it into a USB 1.0 port, or an enclosure that utilizes an outside power source like an AC Adapter. The second consideration is the type of interface you want to choose. For the price the gentleman stated of 160 dollars, you'll end up paying for a 1 TB drive from Western Digital and you'll have to end up with a USB connection, when, for the same price, you can shop around, not go with a name brand drive, and get one with a higher seek time and RPM, multiple interfaces like network connectivity, which means you'll be able to access it across the board on all of your computers connected to the same network independently of a second computer, or firewire and SCSI interfaces. Either way, don't flush money down the toilet going for a name brand when the enclosure is more apt to fail than the drive, assuming no accidents happen. I just purchased a rugged 2.5 terabyte drive which can be dropped from a height of three to four feet and it won't get damaged. It cost me all of 110 dollars at Best Buy, and it's a LACI drive, which, as I mentioned, uses Seagate drives inside their enclosures. Speaking of the drive I purchased, . I just remembered another consideration you may want to consider, especially if you're going to be sitting this drive on an unstable surface that rocks just from the typing action of your keyboard. Get a drive/enclosure that doesn't require it stand up on it's end, and must lay down on it's side. I don't want to tell you the number of horror stories I've heard of people who've bumped their desks with their hips, *I mean, we are blind after all*, and then hear a clunk when their hard drives tip over, then they're surprised that they can't access their drives and it's ticking like a time bomb. Smiles. Either way, I would seriously not recommend you get a name brand drive like Western Digital, and pick yourself up a more economical drive that is loaded with features and not branding, I can almost guarantee you won't be disappointed. Scorpio 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] Need to get Youtube address from screen
Dear Friends, I know this was discussed a lot, and I thought I knew how to do what I am asking, but it is not working now. I do a search on Youtube, find what I want, then I want to get the Youtube address, so I can use it in my Youtube To Mp3 web site converter. However, the Alt + D is not giving me the Youtube address. What is this slow buck doing wrong? Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] Blank Lines between my email message sentences
Hello T J, Thanks, what a puzzlement! Some times it does and some times it does not! Very strange! Well, some things you just cannot figure out, unless you are a real tecky! And that is not me for sure! LOL! Thanks again With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: TJ McElroy gMail mcelroy...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 24, 2012 1:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Blank Lines between my email message sentences Hello Alan, The message that you sent to the list does not have blank lines in between the sentences. HTH - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, February 23, 2012 5:32 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Blank Lines between my email message sentences Hello Friends, I am using Windows XP-Home and Outlook Express. I will send a message, and the recipient receives it with blank lines in between my sentences. Any ideas what could cause this or what it could be? Thanks for any assistance. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ [:/:] T.J. McElroy Email: tj.mcel...@comcast.net phone: 317.867.0277 We can not control the wind, but we can adjust our sails. [:\:] 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] Blank Lines between my email message sentences
Hello Friends, I am using Windows XP-Home and Outlook Express. I will send a message, and the recipient receives it with blank lines in between my sentences. Any ideas what could cause this or what it could be? Thanks for any assistance. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] AVG 2012 Free Version very slow
Dear Friends, I have these past 4 or 5 years used the AVG Paid version very successfully, it is very JAWS friendly, and I got used to it and liked it. However, not being able to find a Paid version On Sale at any of the local Office supply stores, like Office Max, Office Depot, Staples, and not wanting to spend the full cost for the AVG 2012($64) , I downloaded the Free version. I find that this version is pretty slow, that is it takes almost 3 times the time to scan a folder, or my system's drive than the Paid version used to. Is any one else having this same situation of AVG 2012 Free Version being very slow? Thanks for any responses. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Join a Free Voice Chat Site Community on the Web! Would you like to meet other blind or visually impaired individuals from across the country and around the world? Do you like challenging games, old time radio,adapted cooking techniques, book clubs, Chess Chat, product presentations, and much more? Join our free chat community at www.Out-Of-Sight.net Catch the vision, it's Out of Sight! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Need Free Version of AVG
Dear Friends, I thought I would purchase the Paid Version of AVG like I did 2 years ago, cheaper than they have it listed on the AVG web Site, from Office Max. However, I purchased it for $34 last time, and that was on Sale. It now cost $64 in the Office Supply stores, i.e., Office Max, Office Depot and Staples. I do not want to pay that much for it! Can some one please tell me how I download the Free version of AVG? I have gotten so used to AVG, I want to stick with it, so I will use the Free version till I can find it on sale again. Your help will be greatly appreciated. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] How many Terabyte Drives
Hello Friends, I have attached to my Dell XP-Home System 2 separate 1 T-Byte Terabyte Drives, all is working perfectly. I was just wondering, how many T-Drives can I attach, as these 2 are full. I have plenty of USB ports, so that is not an issue. But if I get another one, I will want to back it up, so that means I need to get 2 more. By the way, my T-Drives are Seagate drives, and they have gotten so inexpensive lately! All the office supply stores such as Office Max, Office Depot, Staples and such put them on sale from time to time. I just wanted to know if there was a limit on the number of drives XP-Home would support. Thanks! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Join a Free Voice Chat Site Community on the Web! Would you like to meet other blind or visually impaired individuals from across the country and around the world? Do you like challenging games, old time radio,adapted cooking techniques, book clubs, product presentations, Chess, and much more? Join our free chat community at www.Out-Of-Sight.net Catch the vision, it's Out of Sight! For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Problem Resolved, Thanks! - Monitor is on, but no picture
Dear David F., David B. and Rick, Thanks very much for your responses to my monitor screen not showing! I resolved my problem, by simply doing what you said! I shut off everything I disconnected the monitor, from the computer and power supply. Turned on the computer. Then turned off the computer Then reconnected the monitor again Then started the computer again,and Bang! The monitor was on and with a perfect picture! (Or so I am told by my better half! This list is fantastic for helping folks! Especially Slow Bucks like myself! LOL! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Just and addition to this message, Make sure that everything is turned off, before disconnecting or connecting any components. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: David Bundy dbu...@sccb.sc.gov To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 9:50 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Try disconnecting the monitor from the computer. If it is working, you should get a no signal message on the screen 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 Alan Dicey Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 9:38 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear David, Well, a slight light comes on the monitor screen after I boot up the computer, but it is not enough to recognize anything. When I hold the JAWS key and the number 5 on the number row, it does tell me what colors have printed on doc files and such. To be honest, I really do not know where I can take it to test the monitor. I thought perhaps something got messed up in my Display Settings, and although I am not that familiar with all which is in that, as I tab through, I saw nothing I thought was not correct or needed changing. Thanks so much David. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Does anything at all come up on the screen during any part of the boot up cycle? Also not to sound like a broken record but make certain that all cables are connected properly. It might even be possible that your video card has gone bad. Definitely try testing that monitor on another system such as take it to a friend's house if you have to and see if it works at that point. You need to verify that it is the monitor or the card before you make any other decision. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 1:03 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear David, Thanks for your reply. No, this Dell is the only computer I have. It was purchased the end of 2007 so basically is only 4 years old. I could kick myself for not renewing the Extended Warrantee last November, as I did the previous year, but it was getting expensive, and I never had a problem with this Dell System! Thanks again. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture It is possible that it went bad, I've known it to happen. I grant you it is rare these days. Do you have another system you can test that monitor on? David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear Friends, I have no idea what happened, but there is no picture on my Monitor. It is turned on, and gets warm like usual, my JAWS reads whatever program I go to just fine, but I have no picture. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 11, and I have a Dell System Model OptiPlex 745. All the cables
[Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture
Dear David, Well, a slight light comes on the monitor screen after I boot up the computer, but it is not enough to recognize anything. When I hold the JAWS key and the number 5 on the number row, it does tell me what colors have printed on doc files and such. To be honest, I really do not know where I can take it to test the monitor. I thought perhaps something got messed up in my Display Settings, and although I am not that familiar with all which is in that, as I tab through, I saw nothing I thought was not correct or needed changing. Thanks so much David. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 6:18 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Does anything at all come up on the screen during any part of the boot up cycle? Also not to sound like a broken record but make certain that all cables are connected properly. It might even be possible that your video card has gone bad. Definitely try testing that monitor on another system such as take it to a friend's house if you have to and see if it works at that point. You need to verify that it is the monitor or the card before you make any other decision. David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 1:03 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear David, Thanks for your reply. No, this Dell is the only computer I have. It was purchased the end of 2007 so basically is only 4 years old. I could kick myself for not renewing the Extended Warrantee last November, as I did the previous year, but it was getting expensive, and I never had a problem with this Dell System! Thanks again. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture It is possible that it went bad, I've known it to happen. I grant you it is rare these days. Do you have another system you can test that monitor on? David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear Friends, I have no idea what happened, but there is no picture on my Monitor. It is turned on, and gets warm like usual, my JAWS reads whatever program I go to just fine, but I have no picture. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 11, and I have a Dell System Model OptiPlex 745. All the cables and wires seem connected just fine, and as I said, the monitor even has the little signal lights on by all the buttons, of which there is only 1 I know what is for, the off / on button, which I never touch. But turning this button off and on just gives me the sound signal that it always did. Anyone have any ideas? If the monitor did not get warm like it always did, I would think it burned out, but as I said it does and so have no clue. I can use the computer, but some times I need my better half to look at things for me or she uses my computer to do things, so need a monitor that one can see! I appreciate any thoughts. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture
Dear Friends, I have no idea what happened, but there is no picture on my Monitor. It is turned on, and gets warm like usual, my JAWS reads whatever program I go to just fine, but I have no picture. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 11, and I have a Dell System Model OptiPlex 745. All the cables and wires seem connected just fine, and as I said, the monitor even has the little signal lights on by all the buttons, of which there is only 1 I know what is for, the off / on button, which I never touch. But turning this button off and on just gives me the sound signal that it always did. Anyone have any ideas? If the monitor did not get warm like it always did, I would think it burned out, but as I said it does and so have no clue. I can use the computer, but some times I need my better half to look at things for me or she uses my computer to do things, so need a monitor that one can see! I appreciate any thoughts. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture
Dear David, Thanks for your reply. No, this Dell is the only computer I have. It was purchased the end of 2007 so basically is only 4 years old. I could kick myself for not renewing the Extended Warrantee last November, as I did the previous year, but it was getting expensive, and I never had a problem with this Dell System! Thanks again. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture It is possible that it went bad, I've known it to happen. I grant you it is rare these days. Do you have another system you can test that monitor on? David Ferrin A person who has a closed mind is afraid of learning. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, January 02, 2012 12:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Monitor is on, but no picture Dear Friends, I have no idea what happened, but there is no picture on my Monitor. It is turned on, and gets warm like usual, my JAWS reads whatever program I go to just fine, but I have no picture. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 11, and I have a Dell System Model OptiPlex 745. All the cables and wires seem connected just fine, and as I said, the monitor even has the little signal lights on by all the buttons, of which there is only 1 I know what is for, the off / on button, which I never touch. But turning this button off and on just gives me the sound signal that it always did. Anyone have any ideas? If the monitor did not get warm like it always did, I would think it burned out, but as I said it does and so have no clue. I can use the computer, but some times I need my better half to look at things for me or she uses my computer to do things, so need a monitor that one can see! I appreciate any thoughts. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, Vice President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] no speech when I'm trying to proofread something
Dear Rosemarie, Just a shot in the dark, but when this happened to me a couple of times, I discovered that I had accidentally did a left mouse button lock, which is JAWS key plus the slash, or the divide key next to the numb key on top of my key pad. Hope it might be as simple as this. Merry Christmas to you and all your family! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rosemarie Chavarria knitqueen2...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, December 23, 2011 9:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] no speech when I'm trying to proofread something Hi, everyone, The subject line says it all. When I use the right arrow with control, I don’t hear any speech at all. Any ideas as to what could be happening? I don’t know what to do. I tried answering an email from a friend and tried using control right arrow to go to the next word and no speech. This is really frustrating. Please help. Thanks very much in advance. Rosemarie 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] Great Audible Tutorial for Burning CDs
Dear Friends, And what a great audio Tutorial David created. I could not burn a CD no matter how many help files I read on the subject! But after following David's Audible Tutorial, I could finally do it. He makes it so clear and so simple even a slow buck like myself can burn an audible CD or a CD with mp3 files! He has it on his web site! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs I put an audio tutorial on the server a couple of years ago or so that covers this very subject. 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 Yvonne Oliver Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 9:27 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs hello David thank you just need now to find someone who can do a guide I have only used w m p to listen to CD'S Yvonne - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 2:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs Windows media player will convert MP3 files for burning to an audio CD. 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 Yvonne Oliver Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 6:30 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs hi larry i have compiled albums in mp3 format these are on the computer already in their corresponding folders now i need to select these mp3 files and burn them to a CD in audio format and not data format so i need something that will do this i did try burning the selected tracks from the CD to audio and not data format but it did not work then i need something to chop out bits of song words to use as a ring tone sound forge does it but you need to be another steven hawking to use that i would like something simple that you press the alt key or a key of some sort and select audio. then when the burning process commences after it has finished the CD will be in audio and not data format this should then play on older CD players Yvonne - Original Message - From: LaMcAs lamca...@yahoo.co.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 24, 2011 11:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs You could do a straight cd copy for an audio cd. For specific tracks you will first need to convert the track to mp3 on your pc then but an audio cd using whatever cd burning software you have. Larry Flax GD (Guide Dog) Elliot RGD (Retired Guide Dog) London, UK Multiple Installer http://ninite.com Flash Updater http://updateflash.org/ Impartial info on Android IOS http://www.blindtechsupport.net/ -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Yvonne Oliver Sent: 24 September 2011 05:53 To: blind computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] lokking for 2 programs hello i am lookinv for 2 programs 1 a program that will convert an mp3 file for example a track from a CD or perhaps the entire album of tracks that i have created in an album and copy or transfer it to audio format to enable it to be played on all CD player known to mankind. especially those around in the 80's 90's 2 a program that i can select say for example 3 or 4 lines of words and music from a CD that is either original shop bought or one of my compilations and allow me to save it to a folder then select the text and use it as a ring tone. i am quite happy to pay for a license if they do what i require oi am using windows XP, jaws 10, internet explorer 8 and outlook express Yvonne 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-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Using Open Book to FAX
Hello Rick, and Friends Yes, that is one reason I have stayed with Open Book 7.2 But I have never been able to figure out how to receive a FAX with this feature in Open Book. Is it possible? I must assume not, as no one has ever given me a positive answer, but since it is such a great convenience to be able to use Open Book to FAX, I am dreaming there is a way to also receive faxes. Thanks Rick and friends. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, Actually Openbook uses a fax modem in your computer to send the fax via phone line. The fax capability came about in version 6, and was dumped in version 8 or 9, I am currently using version 7. Seems to be the trend of all companies to eliminate useful features with time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 6:41 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Thanks, makes good sense. Never tried faxing with open book but would imagine it sends it via email? I only fax out so if that works that would be ok. Let me know and I'll explore some Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 10:15 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Al, They do have printers that connect wirelessly,but that is what I was wanting to avoid. With a wireless connection, if the connection drops for some reason, you have no way to access the printer for troubleshooting. As for the faxing and copying, I have been using both a stand-alone printer and stand-alone scanner in conjunction with OpenBook for quite a few years, and have been able to accomplish what I need to do. Also, I have found that the all-in-one units that I tried were too large to fit my situation, and did not perform as well as my current setup. I prefer the individual units, also from a service standpoint. For instance, With an all-in-one, if the printer fails, and it requires servicing, then you are also left without the other functions of the device. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:46 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Rick, Can it connect to the router wirelessly too or just with standard RJ45 network plug? I wish they would sell a printer with just fax capabilities too but seems once you choode that option the scan copy feature are there too. Once this happens, as Gerald pointed out, you need sighted assistance to handle a lot of the LCD screen choices, setup etc. Al Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 8:19 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi Milos, I recently purchased an HP stand-alone printer for about $60 US. http://www.hp.com/ It is the OfficeJet 6000 series, and can be connected directly to the computer via USB, or connected directly to your network router to be shared over your network. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Milos Przic milos.pr...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 09, 2011 7:05 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Buying a printer Hi all, I diceded to buy a printer. I have never had one, so I don't know much about them. I want to choose between Hp 1102 and Canon LBP 6000. My question is, what are the differences in the terms of accessibility? Best regards, and thanks in advance! Milos Przic msn: milos.pr...@gmail.com skype: Milosh-hs __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 6449 (20110909) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.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/ 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
[Blind-Computing] Dear David, tips and tricks
Dear David, I would like to send a mirror image of Janie's thoughts and say, Thank you for all you do for us! You! Are! The! Man! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Janie Degenshein jdege...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 11:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] tips and tricks Let me be the first to congrratulate you for a job well done! Much appreciated by all of our listers and maybe your return to my show: ON THE BRIGHT SIDE Really David I marvel at your accomplishments and hope your salry is tripled!!! Hahahaha Again Conrats on a Ghrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrhrate job Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -Original Message- From: David Ferrin Sent: Sunday, September 04, 2011 11:41 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] tips and tricks I believe that the following page is finished being updated as it as of today has 1000 headings. This has taken me over 4 years to accomplish. Study hard people, there will be a test: http://www.jaws-users.com/text/MISC/ComputerTerms.html David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. 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/
[Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol
Hello Kimsan, What brand of external drive is it, as that might be of interest to some including myself. I have a couple of Seagate external drives, but have never dropped them. I have had them a couple of years now, and they just work fine, but I never handle them much or move them, or actually I never even unplug them. One drive backs up the other, they are 1 terabyte drives With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 31, 2011 11:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol Jacob: Nice to hear from ya! I have unplugged it and then plugged it back in again hoping it would work and it did! I did it a few more times and same result. I hope to god that I just got lucky. This 2 tb external hd was a present from a helpful buddy. In any event, its still under worentee... kimsans...@aol.com -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Jacob Kruger Sent: 31 August, 2011 8:07 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol If possible/have space, first thing to do would be to now back up data on it, etc. One of the aspects of electronics of this type is that since they have sort of virtual/hard circuited wiring/electronic circuits on them, it means that something like a cracked bit of wiring might sometimes work, but a little nudge/bump, and it might again mess up circuitry, so, yes, in case that's relevant, rather try to make a backup before really moving it too much - just in case the dropping damaged some of the internal wiring/circuitry. Aside from that, it might also just involve a slightly dislodged connector/plug in hard drive housing, which is less of a permanent issue, but anyway. And, this is all just my 2c worth, since might not be relevant at all...smile Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 4:45 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] external hd working again lol Hi, I had a situation where I dropped my external hd. However after several weeks, I now plugged it in to my laptop and now it shows up lol I'm afraid to unplug it because what if its one of those just got lucky things? Thoughts? Lol, I will leave it plugged in until someone responds. Thanks. kimsans...@aol.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/ 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] sending text messages from your pc
Hello Friends, Speaking of this situation, does anyone's cell Telephone service charge you for this, I mean, of course TEXT messaging cost per message, unless you have a Package Deal included with your telephone service. But A T and T charges me $1 per message I send from my computer to any Cell telephone! Obviously, I quit that practice after paying a hefty bill one month. Does anyone else have these charges, or is A T and T just targeting me? LOL! Thanks for any comments! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Janet Steel janet.den...@suddenlink.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 5:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] re sending text messages from your pc usingyouremail clyant? Hi. I've done it, so I know it is possible. You would have to figure out what the email address to use to send the message. When I send message to my phone via E-mail I put my phone number @ vwtext.com. I don't know how your moble provider does that though. - Original Message - From: stewart ross stewartr...@sky.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 12, 2011 12:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] re sending text messages from your pc using youremail clyant? hi all ok this mite have been covered before so i am sorry. i want to send text messages using my email clyant outlook express i am in the UK, is this at all possible and if so how can one do this. from stewart ross 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/
[Blind-Computing] Backing Up E-mails To SD Card
Hello Pete, That is what I do on a regular basis, I suppose now I have collected about 20,000 emails stored on my T-Drives. If you save what you deem important each week, it is not really that much time and effort! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: Blind Computing list blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 2:43 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Backing Up E-mails To SD Card Hello all: I am currently using Outlook Express and have some e-mails that I would hate to lose; hence the need to back them up. One folder, for instance, has 565 e-mails in it. Question: How do I back these up to an SD card? Do I first have to convert them to text files? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Pete 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] Shutting Down skype 5.5
Dear Doris, Yes, I have a hard time shutting down Skype, Version 5.2 On my XP-Home system! It takes a bit of work! So not your machine I do not think! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Doris and Chris chipmu...@gmx.net To: blind computing mailing list Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, July 30, 2011 8:30 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Shutting Down skype 5.5 while still on skype 3.8 for my installed version of skype, I wanted to try out the portable version of skype 5.5 with its facebook integration. I found that when trying to shut down skype 5.5 from the system tray, it locked up speech (jaws) and some parts of windows apparently necessitating a reboot to get back to normal. I then created a batch file to shut down skype with the /shutdown parameter. This worked in that it brought up the console briefly and I heard the sound for a program being shut down but when I looked, I still saw an icon for skype in the system tray with its state showing as not logged in. When I tried to close this out, I had the lockup syndrome again with speech shutting down on me. I finally killed the skype process in task manager with sighted assistence and this brought jaws back. Can anyone confirm this difficulty shutting down skype 5.5 - and potentially earlier 5.x versions as I had not tried skype 5.x in a long while - or is this something particular to my machine? I am using win xp sp3. Thanks much Doris 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] Instructions to change the Normal template in Word.
Dear Friends, I discovered with the help of a real Tecky, what I believe is the easiest way to change your Normal Template in Microsoft Word 2007, although I believe this would work in any Word program. Perhaps I am the last to know this, but it is a great benefit to me, so I am sharing this. Here are the instructions to change the Normal template in Word. I tried these and verified they work. 1. Open up Microsoft Office Word. 2. Press control-O to open a file. 3. Tab to the 'Files of Type' combo box. Down arrow until you hear your screen reader say 'Word Macro-Enabled Templates (*.dotm). 4. Shift-tab three times to the 'Trusted Templates' button and press enter on it. 5. Down arrow until you hear 'Normal.dotm' and press enter. 6. If using JAWS, press insert-T to read the Windows title bar; if using Window-Eyes, press control-shift-t to read the title bar. In either case, verify that 'Normal.dotm' is in the title bar, this is how you know you are editing the template. 7. Use your ribbons to make whatever changes you like to margins, fonts, paragraph styles or whatever. 8. When you are done, press control-s to save the modified 'Normal.dotm' template. 9. Close word. Now, when you open up Word to create new documents, they will be created using the Normal template you have modified. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] A question about a Braille 'n Speakand flying
Dear Friends, I do not have a Braille 'n Speak, but a friend does and is worried about taking it on a airplane with her, getting it past Security I suppose with them perhaps damaging it. Please read her message below. Can some one please give me some advice I can pass on to her? Thanks so much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Barbara Sent: Saturday, June 11, 2011 10:45 AM Subject: ? Alan, i am leaving for Florida on June 27. I have never taken my Braille 'n Speak with me on the plane. Would you ask some of your blind friends if they are going to give me any trouble at security? Also will they do anything to the device? Any other issues your friends might know about as I will be traveling alone. I will fly non stop to Orlando which is a help. Any assistance you can provide will be very helpful and appreciated. barbara For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] How to find Cookies folder
Dear Mike and Friends, Here is a easy way to find your Cookies, written up by Gene. It is what I did and was very easy to find my Cookies this way! The problem I have is which ones, that I do not know what they are for specifically do I get rid of? - - from Gene: I will briefly tell you about one method, which I've never used. I'll then tell you about another method, which I have used. I don't know if there are advantages in using either method. If you ask on the list for a comparison, you may find out more information. The method I use takes some extended explanation. Here is the brief description of the first method. If you open the run dialog and type the word cookies, then press enter, you will be placed in the cookies folder and see all of your cookies. If you backspace once, you can then type the letter c to find the actual folder. Copy it to the clipboard and paste it somewhere else as you would when copying any folder. You will then have a copy of all your cookies. At least, that is what I would expect to be the result. I've never done it. Alan again: But I did this, and backed up all my Cookies, 243 of them on my external Drive. Some of course I know what they are for. For example: Alan@FTP-1212 is a For-The-People Chat Rooms setting. And then for example Alan@Sendspace 3234c is a Sendspace Cookie, well, do not want to get rid of that either. But some are weird, like Alan@Winterproducts1a1a, never heard of this one. You get my drift? Well, how do I figure out what some of these Cookies are? With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 03, 2011 1:54 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Cookies folder is missing Hi All; I don't have a cookies folder showing in either my All Users or My Name folders, even though I have hidden files / folders showing. It does show in my Default Users folder but, this folder doesn't appear when I do not show hidden files folders. Is there a way to add a cookies folder to My Name folder? I am running XP Home, IE8, Jaws10 latest. All help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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] How does one research their Cookies?
Dear Friends, I had a problem with Sendspace so I was advised to delete my Sendspace Cookies. That was not a problem, they were all marked Alan@sendspace (1) or such. But I discovered I had 270 Cookies, some of which I knew what they were, Chat Room Sights like FTP or such, but others I had no idea I tried to search with Google some of them: What I typed in the Search field with Google was: What is Hilton-121 Cookie I got a list of Girl Scout Cookies, and all kinds of Cookies! LOL! But not the Cookies one finds in their computer! How can I research the Cookies that I have to know if I should delete them or save them? Thanks for your help. And when I was using Spy Bot, I had the same problem, it isolated Cookies that were Questionable but I still did not know how to look them up. The paid version of AVG, latest version I am using is suppose to stop some spy Cookies, and I suppose it does, as 270 Cookies for the number of Web Sites and Chat Rooms and such I go to would probably put more Cookies in my folder than that. Thanks for any help! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Here is The Switch program and audio tutorial
Dear Friends, Here you are . The Switch program and audio tutorial. I have used this program for a few years now, it is simple and perfectly friendly with JAWS. This zipped folder contains: * The Switch Program. * An Audible tutorial * A wave file that is used for you to practice with during the audible tutorial. (Pretty neat tutorial) With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org You have successfully uploaded a file called switch Folder.zip (23.5 MB), to sendspace. You can use the following link to retrieve your file: http://www.sendspace.com/file/qoznd5 __._,_.___ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] What Happened to my Paint?
Hello Friends, Well, I had Office 2007 installed today. Now, I scanned a document with Open Book into a TIF format. When I had Office 2003, I used to just open Office Paint and convert it to a jpeg format. Because whenever I sent a TIF as an attachment, no one could open it, so I just changed all pictures of receipts and such to jpeg. But now that I have Office 2007 installed, I cannot find my Paint program. Is it called something else in Office 2007? Thanks for any help, as I am confused! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org Also, something strange, although For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] no windows startup sounds at startup afterupdating windows xp sp 3.
Hello Friend, Oh no, I would not like that at all! I hope you get a fix, and it is posted, because if that happened to me, it would make things rough! Good luck! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Mich mi...@eastlink.ca To: blind-computing @jaws-users.com blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, May 17, 2011 11:56 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] no windows startup sounds at startup afterupdating windows xp sp 3. Hi all. when I re start my pc I am not hearing the windows start up sounds or shut down sounds. I just got my pc re formatted and am running windows xp sp 3 home. I talked to a tec who googled this problem and found that it happened because of a windows update. I can't seem to figger out what update or how to fix it. He said it can be fix by changing something in the registry. every other sounds load and I am able to hear the windows start up sound when I go in to sounds and audio in the control panel and tab over to play sound but nothing comes up when I re start my pc. please help. 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] Warning for cCleaner users
Dear Friends, I received this message today, on another list from a person I consider very reliable and knowledgeable about using computers, and JAWS. I hope this will help some one avoid a problem. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org Last night, I decided to check for cCleaner updates. I downloaded and installed the update, and found out it came together with Google Chrome browser. Although Chrome showed up when I browsed the last screen of installation dialog with the JAWS cursor, but there appeared to be no checkbox to opt out of installing the browser. So, when cCleaner finished installing, I found Chrome on my computer. I uninstalled it through programs and features, removed the remnant folders from program files, and continued my work as usual. But when I attempted to activate a link in an e-mail message, the following message popped up: This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. I checked if Internet Explorer was my default browser. It wasn't, so I made it default. I restarted the computer, but when I entered a link in an e-mail, I still got the same error. Apparently, Chrome makes changes to the registry that don't get undone by simply uninstalling Chrome, and the computer gets stack in the gray zone of no browser. The only thing that helped was a system restore. Today, I decided to try updating cCleaner again. I figured, I would make Internet Explorer my default browser and only then uninstall Chrome, and hope this would resolve the problem I encountered last night. It didn't work, I still got the error message and had to restore the system. So, unless there is a way to troubleshoot or circumvent this issue, I would recommend to stay away from updating cCleaner. __._,_.___ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Solution to the cCleaner problem
Dear Friends, Here is a solution to that problem from another very computer knowledgeable and very credible person which I found on another list. I think he is on this list also, so Mike sorry, but I forgot if you are on this list! My brain starting to turn to grape Jelly! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org Solution to problem: When you do a CCleaner update, when you get to , Install,do not press enter or spacebar yet! This is where the option to install the Google Chrome or the Google Toolbar lies. When you get to, Install, route the Jaws cursor to the PC cursor, press the Pageup key to go to the top of page, arrow down 1 line at a time until you hear, Google Chrome or Google Toolbar checkbox is checked. Now, use your left / right arrows to find the checkbox, use your left mouse button to uncheck the box. Now, you can go back to the PC cursor , press enter / spacebar to Install the CCleaner update. Hope this helps. Take care. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 08, 2011 10:02 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Warning for cCleaner users Dear Friends, I received this message today, on another list from a person I consider very reliable and knowledgeable about using computers, and JAWS. I hope this will help some one avoid a problem. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org Last night, I decided to check for cCleaner updates. I downloaded and installed the update, and found out it came together with Google Chrome browser. Although Chrome showed up when I browsed the last screen of installation dialog with the JAWS cursor, but there appeared to be no checkbox to opt out of installing the browser. So, when cCleaner finished installing, I found Chrome on my computer. I uninstalled it through programs and features, removed the remnant folders from program files, and continued my work as usual. But when I attempted to activate a link in an e-mail message, the following message popped up: This operation has been canceled due to restrictions in effect on this computer. Please contact your system administrator. I checked if Internet Explorer was my default browser. It wasn't, so I made it default. I restarted the computer, but when I entered a link in an e-mail, I still got the same error. Apparently, Chrome makes changes to the registry that don't get undone by simply uninstalling Chrome, and the computer gets stack in the gray zone of no browser. The only thing that helped was a system restore. Today, I decided to try updating cCleaner again. I figured, I would make Internet Explorer my default browser and only then uninstall Chrome, and hope this would resolve the problem I encountered last night. It didn't work, I still got the error message and had to restore the system. So, unless there is a way to troubleshoot or circumvent this issue, I would recommend to stay away from updating cCleaner. __._,_.___ 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] How do I find my Computer's License number
Dear Friends, I found a text file with a lot of information in it about my Dell Computer, but none of it looks like a License number. Can some one please help me out? How do I find my Computer's License number Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number
Dear David, You got it right the first time, but I have to hear it by Routing JAWS to PC, and cannot copy it that way. Yes, the windows operating system serial number is in the General Tab, but how do I copy it? Can one do a print screen while in that situation or something? I mean, it is there, but other than recording my JAWS with a micro cassette recorder, I do not know how I can get all those numbers and letters. LOL! Thanks David! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Hello there; When you say license, Are you talking about your dell computer's service tag number? Or are you wanting the windows operating system serial number. If you want the service tag number, there should be a sticker on your computer with that serial number, If your wanting the windows serial number, you can use a program called, Keyfinder. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 2:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Dear Friends, I found a text file with a lot of information in it about my Dell Computer, but none of it looks like a License number. Can some one please help me out? How do I find my Computer's License number Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number
Dear Rick and David, Well, yes, I have the Dell Service Tag on the top of the machine, but this no doubt will help me get the Microsoft license number, you know the one with the OME thing in it! Great, I can't miss with this link you sent me! Will work on it after dinner! You guys are real sports! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Hi Alan, If you are looking for the licensing information for the operating system, it should be on a tag located on the back, or bottom of the computer case. Otherwise, you can use the following utility to locate the information: http://www.blind-computing.com/system_utilities/pages/aida32.html Unzip the package, to the root of C:, then run the .exe. If you need any assistance, let me know. The product identification number that is found in system properties, is not the same as the product key, which is used to re-install Windows. Using the utility mentioned above, will provide you with the product key, product identification number, and a great deal more. If you do have a service tag number, this can prove very helpful in downloading hardware drivers from Dell. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 2:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Dear Friends, I found a text file with a lot of information in it about my Dell Computer, but none of it looks like a License number. Can some one please help me out? How do I find my Computer's License number Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number
Dear David, I have the Dell Service Tag, that is right on top of the machine, I just needed the Microsoft number with the OME in it. I see it in the spot you told me to look, but cannot copy and paste it, as it is in a tab page. Thanks David! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 6:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number hello there; another way to find your dell service tag number is; 1, windows+r=run; 2, type CMD, 3, now type, wmic bios get serialnumber press enter. - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 5:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Hi Alan, If you are looking for the licensing information for the operating system, it should be on a tag located on the back, or bottom of the computer case. Otherwise, you can use the following utility to locate the information: http://www.blind-computing.com/system_utilities/pages/aida32.html Unzip the package, to the root of C:, then run the .exe. If you need any assistance, let me know. The product identification number that is found in system properties, is not the same as the product key, which is used to re-install Windows. Using the utility mentioned above, will provide you with the product key, product identification number, and a great deal more. If you do have a service tag number, this can prove very helpful in downloading hardware drivers from Dell. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 04, 2011 2:44 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] How do I find my Computer's License number Dear Friends, I found a text file with a lot of information in it about my Dell Computer, but none of it looks like a License number. Can some one please help me out? How do I find my Computer's License number Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] Dear Kimsan, free youtube downloader link
Dear Kimsan, I hope you do not mind, but I downloaded this program also. Do you have any instructions to go along with it. I am a bit challenged with new things! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link I have a copy here at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14984107/FreeYouTubeToMp3Converter.exe -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of slcb Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:58 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link Dear friends, please can some one give me a direct download link for the latest version of free youtube downloader? will be much appreciated. thank you. samson 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/
[Blind-Computing] Dear Jacob , free youtube downloader link
Dear Jacob , This seems too good to be true, and looks reallly easy and pretty neat. What I do not understand, is why would a company or web site set up some up that they cannot make money with? But I will give it a try, as I said it looks really easy, just what a slow buck like me needs! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 2:08 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link I currently use this website more often: http://www.youtube-mp3.org/ Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: slcb slcbl...@sltnet.lk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 6:58 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link Dear friends, please can some one give me a direct download link for the latest version of free youtube downloader? will be much appreciated. thank you. samson 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/
[Blind-Computing] What is a USB sound cards
Dear David and friends, I know this is going to make me seem stupid, but well, fine, but what is the difference between a USB sound Card and A regular sound card? Thanks and sorry for this message! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Like I wrote yesterday check out: www.tigerdirect.com and search for USB sound cards. I have bought 4 of them from there over the years and they are all still in service. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Thanks Rick: I'm trying to accomplish something here and a friend suggest getting USB sound cards and suggested a Kingston or san disk so I just googled for San disk USB sound cards and I wasn't coming up with nothing lol thanks for the heads up though and letting me know san disk USB cards are non-existent. Wow, I felt like I was looking for a corner in a circular room last night! I kept going round and round with google and found nothing. Take care. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 3:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Hi Kimsan, I don't think that Sandisk makes USB soundcards, but you can give this a look: http://www.sandisk.com/consumer-products You can also look at Creative Labs, maker of Soundblaster: http://us.creative.com/products/welcomenew.asp?category=1 Some cards are about the same size of a flash drive, and others are a stand-alone box that connects to the computer via USB cable. In either case, keep in mind that you will need a set of speakers for each soundcard if you are going to use them at the same time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards I'm looking for a san disk USB card, so far I am not finding one on that sight... -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards www.tigerdirect.com David Ferrin When they turn the pages of history, when these days have past long ago, will they read of us with sadness or the seeds that we let grow? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Hi, Where is a good place to purchase USB sound cards? Thanks. I suppose I can google this but wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion you know? Thanks. 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-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] important please read
Dear David, I can certainly empathize with you! I run a List for Blind Chess Players, only about 70 something members, but I cannot understand why some folks take advantage of any opportunity to pick on something that is so petty! I mean, just give me a break! And it discourages some from posting to our list when this happens. Strange, I see this happen a lot on list groups! Please understand we list owners are all in the same boat David, no matter what the subject material. And thanks so much for what you, the Mods, and all the fine folks contribute on this list! Especially for we Technically Challenged folks. What would we do without you all! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 9:03 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] important please read You are quite correct but at least the meaning of my message was perfectly clear, as so were those who enjoyed making some fun at my expense. Some days I just don't enjoy doing this. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: joluland jolul...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 8:19 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] important please read It's always been my experience that a spell-checker doesn't pick-up a word which is pronounced the same as another word, but is spelled differently and has a different meaning. Examples are: there their, and patience patients. Correct me if I'm wrong. Jo -- From: David davidwhitehead1...@cogeco.ca Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 7:57 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] important please read Speaking of spell-checker, I think it failed you, Example; Clew;C L E W The correct should be, Clue; C L U E. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:24 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] important please read Do you really want to get in to this with me? David Ferrin When they turn the pages of history, when these days have past long ago, will they read of us with sadness or the seeds that we let grow? - Original Message - From: Richard Hutcheson rhutc...@twcny.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 3:33 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] important please read Clue, not clew. Richard -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 12:48 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] important please read First off subject lines need to be more carefully monitored and changed when appropriate. Second I wish to draw your attention to the fact that there are at least 2 free spell checking programs for Outlook Express on the programs page and I encourage those of you who haven't availed yourselves of such an animal to obtain and use one. I know that English is not the primary language for many of you on here but the fact is for most it is and sad to say reading some messages I can't tell if some of you have even heard of the English language or not, no matter if it is supposed to be your main method for communication. Please take more care in composing your messages to the list, there have been some recently that I didn't even gather a clew what the purpose for sending it was I am sorry to say. I'm not trying to be critical, think of this as friendly advice from the guy who has to read everything that comes across these lists, have mercy in other words. Also before I forget to mention I learned Italian at the same time I learned English as a little boy, so if I can do it the rest of you sure can match my minor skill level in grasping sentence structure and trust me I never go without a spell checking program on any system I own. David Ferrin Always be yourself because the people that matter don't mind, and the ones that mind don't matter. 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
[Blind-Computing] What is a USB sound cards
Hello Rick and Friends, Got it! Understand now! Thanks! Sounds like a USB sound card could make things very much easier in a lot of cases! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 1:02 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What is a USB sound cards Hi Alan, Typically, soundcards are internal, either being chips on the motherboard, or plugged into an internal PCI slot, USB soundcards, as the name implies, are simply inserted into a open USB port on the outside of the computer. As I mentioned in an earlier post this week, they may be about the size of a flash drive, or a stand alone unit connected to the computer via a USB cable. The simplest ones that plug directly into a USB port, have a jack for speakers, and one for a microphone, while the stand-alone units may be equipped with more connections and features. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 12:52 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] What is a USB sound cards Dear David and friends, I know this is going to make me seem stupid, but well, fine, but what is the difference between a USB sound Card and A regular sound card? Thanks and sorry for this message! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 12:42 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Like I wrote yesterday check out: www.tigerdirect.com and search for USB sound cards. I have bought 4 of them from there over the years and they are all still in service. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com I believe that tomorrow is another day, and I'll probably screw that one up too. - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 11:52 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Thanks Rick: I'm trying to accomplish something here and a friend suggest getting USB sound cards and suggested a Kingston or san disk so I just googled for San disk USB sound cards and I wasn't coming up with nothing lol thanks for the heads up though and letting me know san disk USB cards are non-existent. Wow, I felt like I was looking for a corner in a circular room last night! I kept going round and round with google and found nothing. Take care. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Rick Justice Sent: Friday, April 29, 2011 3:09 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Hi Kimsan, I don't think that Sandisk makes USB soundcards, but you can give this a look: http://www.sandisk.com/consumer-products You can also look at Creative Labs, maker of Soundblaster: http://us.creative.com/products/welcomenew.asp?category=1 Some cards are about the same size of a flash drive, and others are a stand-alone box that connects to the computer via USB cable. In either case, keep in mind that you will need a set of speakers for each soundcard if you are going to use them at the same time. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 11:22 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards I'm looking for a san disk USB card, so far I am not finding one on that sight... -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of David Ferrin Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 4:26 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards www.tigerdirect.com David Ferrin When they turn the pages of history, when these days have past long ago, will they read of us with sadness or the seeds that we let grow? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of kimsan Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 7:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] USB sound cards Hi, Where is a good place to purchase USB sound cards? Thanks. I suppose I can google this but wouldn't hurt to get a second opinion you know? Thanks. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit
[Blind-Computing] Dear ******, free youtube downloader link
Dear Kimsan, Oh that would be great, Thanks so much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 4:05 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Dear **, free youtube downloader link Hi alan: Once I get a break from child rearing, I can write some instructions up and send you them off list if you'd like. Take care. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Sunday, May 01, 2011 9:21 AM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Dear Kimsan, free youtube downloader link Dear Kimsan, I hope you do not mind, but I downloaded this program also. Do you have any instructions to go along with it. I am a bit challenged with new things! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 28, 2011 1:11 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link I have a copy here at http://dl.dropbox.com/u/14984107/FreeYouTubeToMp3Converter.exe -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of slcb Sent: Wednesday, April 27, 2011 9:58 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] free youtube downloader link Dear friends, please can some one give me a direct download link for the latest version of free youtube downloader? will be much appreciated. thank you. samson 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/
[Blind-Computing] To Defrag, do I have to turn Anti Virus off?
Dear Friends, It has been a while since I defragged my Systems Drive, I only use 10 GB of the 80 GB, because I have all my data files on external drives, so do not do this very often. But I have always turned my anti virus program off before doing a Defrag. Does one still have to do this? Or have things changed? I have always turned my anti virus program off when doing a Defrag, since I started using Windows in 1999. I am using XP-Home with my Dell computer. Thanks for any comments! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Thanks Jacob! Great explanation! Bit Rate
Thanks Jacob, This is a great explanation, and thanks for the link to the wikipedia article on this subject! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Jacob Kruger jac...@mailzone.co.za To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, April 01, 2011 2:33 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Bit Rate Here's a link to the wikipedia article on bitrate: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitrate Aside from that, in terms of audio files, in general, the bitrate is referred to in kbps = kilo bits per second - as in each second of the audio track would include something like 192 kilo bits, and since each byte is 8 bits, that means 192 kilobits = 24 kilobytes per second, and since a megabyte is 1024 kilo bytes, that means that if an audio track is 100 seconds long (to just use an easy number to work with) it would have a size of 2400 kilo bytes, which then translates to 2.34 megabytes. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 31, 2011 11:56 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Bit Rate Dear Friends, Recently, I burned 2 dvs movies to CD for a friend. One was 420 MB and the other was 130 MB in size. They asked me why one movie was so much larger in size than the other. Well, I had converted one movie from .ogg format to mp3 format, and forgot to change the Bit from 320 to perhaps 128 with my Switch converter. The other smaller size movie was already in mp3 format, so that one I did not have to convert to mp3 as my friend cannot open and play .ogg files in their Windows Media Player, they do not have the Plug-in I have. Now, sorry to be so long about this question, but I had a hard time explaining the difference in a audio file with a bit rate of 320 as opposed to a smaller size bit rate. I know when uploading or downloading I get a message stating I am uploading at a bit rate of for example 50.5 KB/sec, and I download at around 750 KB/sec, but how does one state the Bit Rate of an Audio file? I mean, it is not KB/sec as when you are uploading or downloading. I do not know what or how you would call the Bit rate of an Audible File, does some one have a clear explanation that I can understand? I would very much appreciate it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Bit Rate
Dear Friends, Recently, I burned 2 dvs movies to CD for a friend. One was 420 MB and the other was 130 MB in size. They asked me why one movie was so much larger in size than the other. Well, I had converted one movie from .ogg format to mp3 format, and forgot to change the Bit from 320 to perhaps 128 with my Switch converter. The other smaller size movie was already in mp3 format, so that one I did not have to convert to mp3 as my friend cannot open and play .ogg files in their Windows Media Player, they do not have the Plug-in I have. Now, sorry to be so long about this question, but I had a hard time explaining the difference in a audio file with a bit rate of 320 as opposed to a smaller size bit rate. I know when uploading or downloading I get a message stating I am uploading at a bit rate of for example 50.5 KB/sec, and I download at around 750 KB/sec, but how does one state the Bit Rate of an Audio file? I mean, it is not KB/sec as when you are uploading or downloading. I do not know what or how you would call the Bit rate of an Audible File, does some one have a clear explanation that I can understand? I would very much appreciate it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Asking for Advice on Opening a Drop Box account
Hello Friends, A friend wants me to open a Drop Box account, so we might share folders of music and audible books and such. I cannot remember the specifics, but some time ago, I heard that those Drop Box accounts were a security risk in some way, not specifically in the manner of viruses or that kind of thing, but that it opened a hole in your Windows Security systems or such. I am currently using a paid account with Sendspace, and it serves me very well, but this friend does not like Sendspace, using the FREE account, one must go through a lot of advertising, and I understand what he means with a FREE account. Any comments regarding your experiences or having a Drop Box account, I would appreciate it very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Urgent Need to Open PDF files
Dear Friends, I am receiving some attachments in PDF format, and urgently need to read them. In the past, I never had to bother with PDF files, but now I must. I am running Windows XP-Home, JAWS 11 and I.E 7. Which of the Adobe programs should I download and install. That is which one would be most compatible with my system? There seems to be quite a few to choose from when I check, and I find the large selection a bit worrisome, as I want to install the right one! Thanks very much for any assistance. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] drag and drop
Hello Friends, Well, most of us know by now Mike (In Arcadia) is a reincarnated Merlin The Magician, and Wow! are we lucky to have him on this list and other lists! He is always willing to go out of his way to help so many folks! His clear and always precise instructions to problems and issues are no less than incredible! Of course there are several folks we owe our thanks to, including David, owner of this great list, and I would like to do so in this message. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Kimsan kimsans...@aol.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 11:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] drag and drop Hi Mike: Thanks. The exact steps was what I exactly did a while back but when trying to do this drag and drop thing earlier this weekend, it did not work for some reason but I just followed the steps you outlined and it worked how weird. I mean I did the same exact thing earlier this weekend and it did not work but today it did. Oh well, thanks! -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Mike Barbara In Arcadia Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 1:11 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] drag and drop Hi Kimsan; Yo dude, drag drop this into your notes folder! LOL Use the key strokes, (CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH) for Drag and Drop . This is used to drag items from one location and drop them in another. Position the JAWS Cursor on the item you wish to move and press CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH. You can leave the JAWS Cursor active, or you can switch to the PC Cursor. JAWS will keep speaking as you navigate. Once you have positioned the JAWS or PC Cursor in the location to which you would like to move the item, press CTRL+INSERT+NUM PAD SLASH again, and the item will be moved to the position of the active cursor. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Kimsan To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, February 21, 2011 9:54 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] drag and drop Good morning bunch: I am using the latest jfw. I managed to perform a drag and drop once but I cannot remember how i did this. Example, lets say I have a list from one to six of shows to burn onto a dvd. I look at the list, and the last eposode is at the top of the list but needs to be at the bottom because 1 comes before six you know? I'm burning stuff using windows movie maker and when I select my files and when double checking the list it shows 6, 2, 3 4, 5, 1 and six is not at the bottom. I performed a drag and drop to move six down to the bottom of the list but lol as I said I cannot remember how I did it. I know the keystroke but it said something the pc or jaws curser needs to be at the dropped location or something like that. If someone can post steps on how to do a drag and drop using the example I am working with that would be awesome. Thankyou. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] New program for fighting email Spam
Dear Mike, Well done! Good for you, being pro-active and passing this information along to us! Thanks Mike! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, February 20, 2011 2:42 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] New program for fighting email Spam Hi All; I heard about a new program that is getting started that will stop Spam email messages for you. Click on the link below to get more information a better explanation on how this program works. www.unsubscribe.com This sounds like a great program. Below is an email I sent to them below that is their reply. To whom this may concern; As the subject line says, Is Outlook Express included as one of the email clients that is covered by your program? I didn't see it in the list of email clients that was on the website. Also, I am totally blind use a screen reader. Is your program accessible to / for screen readers? All information will be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike Hi Mike, We don't currently have support for Outlook Express, but it's by far one of our most requested mail clients and we're working on getting support for that, so stay tuned. However, in the meantime you can forward messages to m...@unsubscribe.com and we'll unsubscribe you from those messages. We don't actually have a screen reader to test our add-ons with, but from my understanding of how screen readers interact with the operating system, I don't anticipate it being a problem for you on any of the add-ons we currently support. If you do run into any issues using a screen reader, let us know and we'll certainly look into them. We want to help everyone unsubscribe from mail they don't want! Best wishes, Aaron - Team Unsubscribe Happy Spam fighting! Take care. Mike For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] Free Internet Fax Service
Dear Gerald, This sounds like a great service. Will you please keep us all up to date on how you made out using this service? Thanks! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, February 18, 2011 9:51 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free Internet Fax Service Hi gang. Has anyone used one of the free Internet fax services like Myfax.com/free to send faxes over the Internet? I recently received a form that had to be filled out and signed and was thinking of scanning it with Open Book, saving it as a .tif file, and sending it to the recipient using the free Myfax.com service. will this work, or is this one of those too good to be true deals? This seems like a good option for occasional faxing. It seems to have a very simple interface and would sure beat buying and installing a fax modem especially since I need to send faxes only once in a great while. Thanks for any feedback. Gerald For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] what voice is used for Watsonibm super computer?
Dear Maria and Friends, As you requested, here are Jeopardy: The IBM Challenge, All Three Rounds Here are links to the individual files: The IBM Challenge: Day1: http://www.sendspace.com/file/5ibyfq The IBM Challenge: Day2: http://www.sendspace.com/file/l01227 And finally, The IBM Challenge, Day3: http://www.sendspace.com/file/vdjvbp The reason I am so interested in this is because many might remember, IBM created a simular computer to play a Chess Match with the World's Chess Champion some years ago. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2011 2:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] what voice is used for Watsonibm super computer? I've only been able to hear the test practice file, and the voice sounds a bit like Tom. I don't hear that poor inflection you mention. It sounds pretty good to me. Can anyone record an actual Jeopardy show and send it to the list? I work and can't listen live. Thanks. BTW how's Watson doing? Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcglobal.net When the power of love is stronger than the love of power, then the world will know peace. On 2/16/2011 10:29 AM, john justice wrote: Brandon, I believe that it might be one of the newer Nuance voices but I can't be absolutely sure. Have you noticed that the pauses and inflections are a bit odd? It might just be a voice that IBM created, itself. I like the clarity but I don't particularly enjoy the way he handles sentence structure. The emphasis seems to be incorrect. John Justice John and Linda Justice With guide dogs Jake and Zachary PERSONAL E-MAIL: john_just...@verizon.net -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Brandon Misch Sent: Tuesday, February 15, 2011 10:33 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] what voice is used for Watson ibm super computer? sounds like onre of the orpheus voices brad for instance. On Feb 15, 2011, at 10:30 PM,shpar...@ameritech.net wrote: Mich, Sounds like Tom to me, though I don't know for certain. Steve Parker - Original Message - From: Michm...@ntl.sympatico.ca To: blind-computing @jaws-users.comblind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, February 14, 2011 8:28 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] what voice is used for Watson ibm super computer? Hi. I have a few questions for the people on this list. what voice is used for the ibm super computer Watson? I don't think it is Alex from voice over. and when will we be able to use that voice for our screen readers? many thanks. I hope that some one has the ancers. from Mich. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] How do you install Device Drivers
Dear Friends, Please do not laugh! But, I finally found out what kind of FAX / Modem I have in my computer, and now I want to download the Device Drivers, so I can fax using my Open Book's FAX option. But when I do download the Device Drivers, how do I install them? I say Drivers instead of Driver, because the Dell Technician said there were 2 Device Drivers for this particular FAX / Modem. Conexant D850 56K v.9x Then, we lost it, as he wanted me to click on graphical things on the Dell Support page, and I could not read them, and this guy was a bit ... well shall we say not used to working with a Blind person using Text to Speech software, and more or less freaked out! LOL! It is not the first time I have had to leave a Technician Support person, as they were speechless! LOL! Well, part of being a Blind computer user I suppose. Anyway, I know what kind of FAX / Modem I now have, that much I will give him credit for, but now, I want to try to do this on my own, as dealing with a Freaked out Technician is not really fun, if you know what I mean. LOL! Thanks friends! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] In Outlook Express Deleted folder will not Compact
Dear Friends, I am using XP-Home, JAWS 11 and Outlook Express 6.XX, which has always worked satisfactory. However, lately for the past couple of weeks, I cannot Compact my Deleted Folder. All the other folders, the In Box, and all the other Folders I have created to have my message rules send emails into Compact fine. However, when I try to Compact the Deleted Folder, I get a critical stop wav sound, then a message saying The folder is in use by Outlook Express or another application, OK Even when I just first open up my Windows, and go directly to Outlook Express, without opening any other Folders, I get this situation. And when I try to Compact All Folders from another folder, I get this message also. I can however as I said Compact each of my folders individually. Anyone have any ideas what is causing this? Thanks for any suggestions. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind and Visually Impaired People, Can, and Do, Play Chess! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ Send any questions regarding list management to: blind-computing-ow...@jaws-users.com
[Blind-Computing] One Reason I like my A T and T ISP
Hello Friends, One reason I really like my A T and T ISP is because they have a anti virus scanning system in place that catches just about every virus that would come into my computer before my AVG even gets a chance to!! I receive messages like this: - - Your ATT Yahoo! Mail Virus Protection detected the virus 'Malformed container violation' in the file 'NORTHBOU.dat', attached to the enclosed email message. We scanned the file using Norton AntiVirus but were unable to clean it. Therefore, we removed the content of the attachment from the message. Please contact the message sender if you want to receive the attachment. They must clean the file and resend it before we can deliver it to you safely. - - My question is: Do other ISP providers have anti virus protection? And if so, do they catch most viruses before they even reach your computer? With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org ATT Yahoo! Mail successfully cleans most infected attachments, which protects you from viruses. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list
Hello List Members, I am still using XP-Home, so this might not be in context with your last message however here it is. My Windows updates appear in my list of programs which I can see when I go to my Control Panel and the Add / Remove Programs. Is there any benefit of having these in this list, and will that hide make them not visible in that list? Has there ever been any times an Update was discovered not to be good for we JAWS users and then is that a good reason to leave them in that list to see so that we might uninstall them? Thanks for any responses to what might seem a nonsense question. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 Hi don, Who would of thought of that? smile Thanks, just what I needed. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 When in the list of updates, press the Applications key. A menu item for hide will be one of the options. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:25 AM To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 Does anyone know how to hide unwanted updates? I see where to restore hidden updates, but no where to hide them using Jaws. Rick Justice 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/
[Blind-Computing] XP Updates turning them off, was updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list
Hello Mike, Perfect! Just what I wanted to know! You! are! de! man! Mike! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara In Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 3:59 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] XP Updates turning them off,was updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list Hi Alan; The updates Rick Don are talking about are updates that are downloaded onto the computer but, not yet installed. The updates you are speaking of are updates that are installed. If you don't want these to show in your Add or Remove Programs list do the following. 1. Open the control panel and press enter on add or remove programs. You will have a little bit for the list to populate, or in lamen's terms, for all the crap to show up! LOL 2. Once the list is populated arrow down and when you have an entry / program highlighted, tab until you come a dialogue that says Show Updates . If this box is checked, press the spacebar to uncheck it. Now the updates won't show up in the list. Not having the updates show makes it a lot easier to find entries in this list. A lot less arrowing. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 9:45 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list Hello List Members, I am still using XP-Home, so this might not be in context with your last message however here it is. My Windows updates appear in my list of programs which I can see when I go to my Control Panel and the Add / Remove Programs. Is there any benefit of having these in this list, and will that hide make them not visible in that list? Has there ever been any times an Update was discovered not to be good for we JAWS users and then is that a good reason to leave them in that list to see so that we might uninstall them? Thanks for any responses to what might seem a nonsense question. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 Hi don, Who would of thought of that? smile Thanks, just what I needed. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Don Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 When in the list of updates, press the Applications key. A menu item for hide will be one of the options. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter. Dean Kamen -- From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:25 AM To: blind-computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 Does anyone know how to hide unwanted updates? I see where to restore hidden updates, but no where to hide them using Jaws. Rick Justice 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-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] What Is Meant By The Term Shareware?
Dear Yvonne, I believe you are absolutely correct, this is how I have always understood these terms. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: yvonne oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:29 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] What Is Meant By The Term Shareware? hi for some reason i always thought that shareware was completely free to use permanently as it is passed amongst others to try and see if they like it with no obligation to purchase, upgrades, or making a payment of any sort freeware however i always thought was where the person who wrote the program offers it free to use but will ask for donations. and of course wear freeware has the option of being completely free but has restrictions for instance some parts of the program can't be used until the full version is purchased and of course to upgrade to the later version requires the program to be purchased but as far as i am aware this upgrade only applies to freeware as sharewear if given away for example jaws and talks is free to obtain and use but to use the program in it's entirety and have restrictions removed requires the purchasing of the program for example jaws and talks have a demo period for around 10 or 20 minutes purchasing the program removes the demo period i could be wrong and if i am i stand corrected. Yvonne - Original Message - From: Pedro Romero phre...@comcast.net To: Blind Computing list blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 4:54 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] What Is Meant By The Term Shareware? Hi all. The subject says it all. I hear this term a lot but have no idea what it means. Also, what is meant by the terms Freeware and firmware? Pete 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/
[Blind-Computing] auto response
Dear Yvonne, If you find out anything about this feature in Outlook Express, will you please let me know also? Thanks so much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: yvonne oliver yvonne.oli...@tafn.org.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 3:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] auto response hi Alan thank you for reply. unfortunately i have not gained a lot from the reply i have been told that such a response message is part of outlook express although i have never found it in outlook express there are 2 people that i am going to ask but won't hold out much hope but you never know. you heard the term you only have to ask me that's exactly what i will do. i will ask everyone in person as well as the lists i subscribe to and someone somewhere should be able to at least point me in the right direction. sobs law states that everything happens at least once in a lifetime so i will continue to prove that wrong. Yvonne - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 7:52 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] auto response Yvonne, I'm not sure if there are external programs that do this but back prior to retiring, I used Outlook at the office on an exchange server and an option under tools or actions was the out of office assistant. You could customize your message and control how it was sent out. I just looked on my home version of outlook and don't see that option. Another thing you may want to check out is many groups that I'm currently part of greatly frown on auto responders and some have this as grounds to be excluded from the list. Hope this helps. Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of yvonne oliver Sent: Monday, September 27, 2010 1:35 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] auto response hi i noticed this when i was sighted but never took a lot of notice of it or what it does or what it was really used for. and of course it was not as widely used then as it is today i am referring to the auto response message that goes to a person sending an email when a person is unavailable to deal with it for some reason for example 1 of these is used when a person is away from the office and is worded something like this i am currently out of the office until 1st October. does anyone know where i can get one of these auto response message boards and how much they are and of course is there a charge to use them? thank you Yvonne 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/
[Blind-Computing] Age? Upgrading from XP to Windows 7
Dear Friends, This is not JAWS or Blind Computing related, and I beg David's and those not interested indulgence, but I must tell you this. Out of the top 10 rated Blind Chess Players out of a field of 50 active members of our United States Braille Chess Association, Well 5 of the top 10 are over 70, 1 is 75, one is 80, 1 is 85, and one is 89 years old! So either Chess is indeed Gymnastics for the Brain and will help keep you sharp, or it is just a strange coincidence. By the way 3 of these distinguished gentlemen are rated higher than myself, rated number 5, and can beat me most always, and I have been playing Chess since I was 8 years old! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Marilyn Walker mlw1...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 2:34 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 Mike, I beg your pardon, but age is really irrelevant in generalizing about people's capacities. Age doesn't make me wiser than a `26 year old; nor does age make me a doddering old fool who can't learn any longer. I am older but I wouldn't label myself as elderly.I cannot, however, run and on some days just taking the garbage out is an all day endeavor. But I have a wealth of experience and reading beehind me and I continue to add to it. I can only hope that people who are younger than I will look past the halting of step and realize that I probably can structure a valid argument better than i could when I was in my twenties. So Chris and others just had a learning experience that should make them stop and think the next time they make age assumptions that blanket all older people. Marilyn - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 9:35 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 : HI George; The 70's are the new 50's, and that makes you a hell of a lot wiser than : someone in their 40's! LOL Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: George Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, September 11, 2010 6:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 What does that make me at 76? George R. Marshall marshall.geo...@gmail.com - Original Message - From: Gerald Levy bwaylimi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 4:41 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 The elderly members of your family are in their 40's? I guess that makes me a doddering old geezer at the age of 60. Gerald - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, September 10, 2010 4:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Upgrading from XP to Windows 7 No I completely understand that. Me and my sister both use Windows 7, but my elderly members of my family are using XP, simply because I didn't want them to learn a whole new operating system as they are in their 40's! They just want to turn on a computer, surf the web, turn off again. That's all. So thought why not go for XP as it's something they're used to. They have both a desktop and a netbook running XP Home and they're happy with it. From Chris H in Derbyshire On 10/09/2010 21:19, Marilyn Walker wrote: Chris, it is all a matter of opinion. Most of us are not computer experts or developers or geeks or whatever. If xp is working for many of us it seems sort of silly to change and spend all that money just to say you have the latest of whatever. I have college teacher friends who are being forced into windows 7 at work (the college skipped Vista for good reason) and they are having fits about the new stuff. I don't see that Microsoft or anyone else takes into consideration that a lot of already harried educators keep getting slammed into all the new stuff whether it is necessary to do it or not. Then constant Blackboard upgrades enter the mix with the end result that all their time is devoted to computer hassles rather than to teaching students history, literature and the other things that they are in college to learn. Just my opinion. In my former life, I was quite able to teach just fine with chalk, walk and talk. I'm not convinced that all the newest technology can substitute for that unless one such as we cannot see without the technology. If xp serves one well, he or she could do worse than to change until forced to do so. : What exactly, is so great about windows 7? Marilyn For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Computer museum?
Hello Chris and friends, My favorite was Windows 98, first edition. I still have it on my Gateway machine which I purchased in February 1999, that makes it a 1998 machine! It still works perfectly. I only have JAWS 5.0 on it but the thing just keeps working perfectly, so it has the honor of sitting under one side of my desk it is a full tower, and on the other side is my Dell XP-Home with JAWS 11. It has a set of Boston Acoustic speakers (3) and sounds better than the sound system I have in my living room which cost me a pretty penny. Yes, Windows 98 never had problems! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: chris hallsworth christopher...@googlemail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:58 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum? Hello all! what was your favourite operating system in the history of computing? Also what about software? My favourite operating system in the history of computing is probably Windows 95 and I was using JAWS as my screen reader. My favourite software was a product by PowerQuest called Second Chance. (I wonder if anyone remembers having that preinstalled on their old machines?) I certainly did and it was brilliant! The program is basically System Restore but for data as well as system. What Second Chance did was created checkpoints at regular intervals. You can then restore individual files and folders, or even an entire system, to that particular checkpoint. Checkpoint 1 was always the initial checkpoint either after Second Chance was first installed or you have enabled a drive to be monitored after it being disabled. One problem Second Chance did do was corrupt the JAWS authorization keys that were used way back then. You know, the ones that consisted of a special floppy disk? This is because, as I soon found out, a hidden/system file jfw.cps was backed up by Second Chance each time JAWS modified it. So of course when you restored an entire system to an earlier checkpoint you lost authorization in the process. But apart from that it was brilliant! How I wish they'd brought it back to make it work for Windows 7! -- Sent using Thunderbird 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] Computer museum,
Dear Kim, Oh yes! Vert, it was later called Soft Vert! Nice simple program! But it was just the software to make the hardware work, and one could use Accent, Echo,Votrax, oh, so many different ones. I remember you could purchase a Echo sound card from Radio Shack for about $80 and then you could use a computer without sight! Big difference now with JAWS almost a thousand dollars! And those 5 and 1/2 inch floppy disks, that held 362 K of data! LOL! I can hardly believe it! In 1985, I purchased an external hard drive, to go with my IBM PC. It was 30 MB! It cost $900 Can you believe that? I have single cuts of music that are larger than 30 MB! and my T-Drives cost about $79 each! LOL! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Kim Kelly kim...@clearwire.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, I remember taking a computer class in the mid 80s, and we used a huge computer and two floppy disks and we used a speech program called Vert Plus. Has anyone heard of that speech synthesizer? I thought that class was so fascinating. Learning Doss and all of those commands. What memories. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington Email and facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternative E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Keep on smiling and everyone will wonder what you've been up too. author unknown - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, Well, my first PC type computer was Maryland Computer Systems ITS, information through speech. I then upgraded to total talk PC again by Dean Blazie. Then at home Karen won an 8088 Packard Bell xt computer. With that system I used jaws for dos. I believe that in the mid 1980s is when I purchased jaws for windows 1 for windows 3.0. At that time I hated windows and still am not a fan of PCs. Give me my old big mainframes. B5500, B6700 then into the larger IBM mainframes. The first computer that I worked on was an RCA spectra 70 and the IBM 1401. On these systems I had to write my own read /write macros and multiply and divide routines. That was a lot of fun. For the ITS, it was the world's first talking computer linked to an IBM mainframe. When it was linked a news release was sent out through AP. I started receiving calls from all around the world inquiring about it. -- From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:07 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, One of my favorite system is weird! It was a 280 or 480 something back in the 80s. We had to use vex. I remember that we thought it was the coolest thing. That was when you had two floppy drives and about 2 or three buttons to turn the computer on. That thing is still probley working today! I remember we took the computer apart in school to see how the components worked. Remember that is when it took two folks to carry it or maybe it is because we were so little. I just remember playing that typing game where you hit a key before the ghost gets you. And I remember all the commands just to make the computer function. You had to do it in the exact order or you had to do it all over again. I remember having to type win inter to make the windows come up. I remember that if you wanted to spell check something, you had to put another flopp disk in that had the dictionary or part of it to get the correct word. I liked my old dos based commands. I was real disappointed when you did not have the direct access to windows root comands. I mean you can still have access but, dos was just so much more efficient. Heather 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/
[Blind-Computing] Computer museum,
Dear ROSEMARIE , Yes, I remember them, but I only used one at a typing Class for Blind students, when going through the rehabilitation center for people who lost their vision. The first computer I really used for Work or home was the IBM PC. Good old DOS was nice. I used WordStar mostly on it, but WordPerfect also! I used a 19 inch monitor with hardware to magnify the screen, from V-Tek Wow, was all that stuff so primitive compared to today's stuff! LOL! Nice memories though, never, never thought about a crash, it just never happened! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA knitqueen2...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 11:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, Hi, Alan, Do you remember the Apple II E? That was the very first computer I learned to operate. I remember there were two drives side by side. The first one was for your speech program like word rap or word talk which is what I used. The second drive was for the floppy disk that you stored information on. If I remember correctly, control L turned the voice on and off. I almost bought an Apple II E from someone but I didn't have quite enough money to pay for it. I sure loved that machine though. It wasn't that hard to learn to operate either. Rosemarie -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 5:44 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, Dear Kim, Oh yes! Vert, it was later called Soft Vert! Nice simple program! But it was just the software to make the hardware work, and one could use Accent, Echo,Votrax, oh, so many different ones. I remember you could purchase a Echo sound card from Radio Shack for about $80 and then you could use a computer without sight! Big difference now with JAWS almost a thousand dollars! And those 5 and 1/2 inch floppy disks, that held 362 K of data! LOL! I can hardly believe it! In 1985, I purchased an external hard drive, to go with my IBM PC. It was 30 MB! It cost $900 Can you believe that? I have single cuts of music that are larger than 30 MB! and my T-Drives cost about $79 each! LOL! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Kim Kelly kim...@clearwire.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 8:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, I remember taking a computer class in the mid 80s, and we used a huge computer and two floppy disks and we used a speech program called Vert Plus. Has anyone heard of that speech synthesizer? I thought that class was so fascinating. Learning Doss and all of those commands. What memories. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington Email and facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternative E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Keep on smiling and everyone will wonder what you've been up too. author unknown - Original Message - From: Lenny McHugh lmch...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 4:50 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, Well, my first PC type computer was Maryland Computer Systems ITS, information through speech. I then upgraded to total talk PC again by Dean Blazie. Then at home Karen won an 8088 Packard Bell xt computer. With that system I used jaws for dos. I believe that in the mid 1980s is when I purchased jaws for windows 1 for windows 3.0. At that time I hated windows and still am not a fan of PCs. Give me my old big mainframes. B5500, B6700 then into the larger IBM mainframes. The first computer that I worked on was an RCA spectra 70 and the IBM 1401. On these systems I had to write my own read /write macros and multiply and divide routines. That was a lot of fun. For the ITS, it was the world's first talking computer linked to an IBM mainframe. When it was linked a news release was sent out through AP. I started receiving calls from all around the world inquiring about it. -- From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday, September 01, 2010 7:07 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Computer museum, One of my favorite system is weird! It was a 280 or 480 something back in the 80s. We had to use vex. I
[Blind-Computing] Creating a hotkey stroke
Hello Friends, I have an icon for my JAWS 9 on my Desk Top, and when I installed JAWS 11 it put an icon also. Now, I tried to follow the below steps to make a short cut key for my JAWS 11, as the Alt Control J still brings up my JAWS 9. I followed the steps below and it made another icon for JAWS 11. Now, not only do i not have a short cut key for my JAWS 11, but 2 icons for JAWS 11. Sorry to sound so lame, but which icon for JAWS 11 do I delete, does it matter, and can some one please tell me how to make a short cut key stroke for my newly installed JAWS 11. Thanks so much! I will very much appreciate it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Wayne Scott waynedsc...@cableone.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, August 17, 2010 12:30 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] reassigning a hotkey stroke I can tell you how to do this if it is on the desktop. Go to your program you want to change. Hit Applications key and go to properties. Tab over ot shortcut key. There, enter the new letter you want and then tab to okay. HTH Wayne Scott A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. - Original Message - From: heather kd5cbl kd5...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, August 16, 2010 10:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] reassigning a hotkey stroke Hello, I wanted to know how to change a hotkey without it opening the program it is currently assigned too so I can reassign the key stroke to another program. I used shift control o for word but I want it to change that key stroke to outlook instead. But it keeps opening word when I try to reassign the key stroke! Heather 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/
[Blind-Computing] Happy Birthday Rick Justice
Dear Richard, Well Happy Birthday! Come On Down To the Sun Shine State, (Yeah, during Hurricane Season) and I will be proud to buy you a beer or two! LOL! Thanks for all you have done in contributing to assisting us Blind Folks with our JAWS and other computer issues in the many past years! Very much appreciated by All I am sure Rick! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara Arcadia mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, August 11, 2010 9:29 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Happy Birthday Rick Justice Hi All; Please join me in a toast for the birthday Of Richard Q. Justice. I believe he has reached drinking age in his household. 12 years old! LOL Happy Birthday Rick. Have a great day. Take care. Mike 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] If I go to I E 8 will it change my Outlook Express version
Dear Friends, I apologize if this is a silly question, but here it is: I am using I E 7 on my XP machine. If I upgrade to I E 8, will it in anyway affect my Outlook Express program? I mean to ask, will my Outlook Express be exactly as I have it now? I have been using JAWS 9, and I am going to install JAWS 11, so then I shall be able to use I E 8 without any problems, as I understand it. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Blue Screen Error
Dear Friends, A very nice lady, who by the way I am sure several of us know, ask for any help she could get with a problem with her computer and she said it would be fine if I posted this paragraph below to this list. Can any please help her? She writes: Several people contacted me asking what the blue screen error says. And like I said before, this is over my head. I am not that technical when it comes to this type of issue. This is what the most recent one says: Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows update you might need. Run the driver varifier against any new (or suspect drivers). If that doesn't reveal the corrupting driver, try enabling special pool. These features are intended to catch the corruption at an earlier point where the offending driver can be identified. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced start up options and then select safe mode. If this is the first time you have seen this stop error screen, restart your computer. If this screen appears again, follow these steps. Check to make sure any new hardware or software is properly installed. If this is a new installation, ask your hardware or software manufacturer for any windows update you might need. If the problem continues, disable or remove any newly installed hardware or software. Disable BIOS memory options such as caching or shadowing. If you need to use safe mode to remove or disable components, restart your computer, press F8 to select advanced setting options and then select safe mode. Technical Information: STOP: 0x00C5 (0x0004,0x0002,0x0001,0x8054BFD2) __._,_.___ Thanks for any assistance you can provide! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Do I need to change from Skype 3.8
Dear Friends, I have been using Skype 3.8 for a year and a half and very successfully, just perfect! Yesterday, I received a message when on Skype that it wanted to download a current version, I clicked No or Cancel Download I think both LOL! Anyway, today, a friend said that she heard Skype was going to not allow Skype 3.8 from being used any longer! This would be very bad for me, as I hate to change programs that are working Perfect, as Perfect is good enough. Has anyone heard this rumor which I must call it now? Thanks for any comments on using Skype 3.8. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Need Assistance in Learning Office 2003 have 2007
Dear Friends, I am assigned to help a recently blinded lady, who is doing an office 2003 course, but has office 2007 on her personal pc, with the latest jaws. Could someone perhaps refer us to a web site or tutorial, for differentiating keystrokes between the two, especially, regarding MS WORD, outlook and Excel? Alternatively, for ms office 2007 tutorials in combination with jaws? I and this kind, charming Lady would very much appreciate it, because I'm not familiar with office 2007. Thank you very much. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] * Problem Resolved, F2 Key does now work
Dear Eleni Thank you very much also, I appreciate your very kind willingness to assist me with that problem with the F2 key function all of a sudden not working. You gave some great suggestions! You did answer a question I have had for some time. That is with the System Restore. So then I understand, that this action will not affect your Data files that were added to your computer between the time you go back to, and the time you must use the System Restore? That is great news, as I was always very worried about this, adding perhaps 100 important data files to my computer each and every day. Thank you Eleni! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:05 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work True, but I'm not referring to using an actual restore disk or recovery disk. I only mean the regular system restore from within Windows. This doesn't change any documents etc. and can be easily undone. I personally think it's the easiest sollution if it ' some kind of a software issue. However, be aware that this will undo any updates or program installations that occured after the time to which you restored the computer. For example, if you restore it to Friday night but installed something new on Saturday, that will be undone. So you'll either need to reinstall it, if the restore fixed the F2 issue, or restore back to today which would leave you exactly as you are now. On 7/27/10, Donald Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com wrote: I guess there are many things that might cause this . I will go through a few that come to mind. First for the more obvious. I assume that you are wanting to rename these files within Windows Explorer. Make sure the window is maximized. You might also want to check the view settings. I would think Details view would be the safest. Now for a couple of more difficult solutions. Could the display driver for the monitor have been changed? If so, a roll back of the device driver would be less drastic than a System Restore. If this started happening after the last JAWS update, it might be necessary to see if there is a newer display driver for your display from the manufacturer's website. Don Marang -- From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 11:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Don and Rick, Any ideas what I could have done to my JAWS to mess things up? I can type in a new name or such, but it does not say anything after Edit and I cannot read it till after I changed it, I cannot hear what I am typing! So very very strange! It just happened! I must have accidentally hit a strange key combination and messed up my JAWS or something like that! It does not, as Don said, Echo what is highlighted for the file or folder name! This could not have happened at a worse time, as I am also our group's Temporary Acting Tournament Director, and I receive a lot of games from our group members that must be renamed for storage purposes! LOL! Murphy's Law! Thanks Gentlemen! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: Mr. Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:12 PM Subject: Fw: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work so when i am like in my documents, i arrow to a file with a .doc extension, i then press f2, i hear jaws say, edit and the file name, i can press the insert key and 8 on numpad to hear the name of the file, i then can backspace it out or press the shift key and the end key(#1) on numpad to select the entire name and hit the delete key. then i give a new name to it and press enter. are you trying to rename something that is not a .doc or .txt or .xls file? does your keyboard have buttons at top that might have gotten pressed that are above the function keys? - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does
[Blind-Computing] Saving Email Messages
Dear Francis, I save each and everyone of my email messages, or most of them, I have to save all those I receive regarding the Chess For the Blind organization I am President of, and recently Temporary Tournament Director. I have thousands and Thousands of email messages saved on my hard drive, some of a sentimental nature, some of a Tutorial nature, going back as far as perhaps 10 years, that I copied from my old machine onto my Terabyte Drive. I use Outlook Express, but I think when I used Outlook, it worked the same. While highlighting a message you wish to save, Go to your menus, to the File Option, arrow down to Save As and hit enter, tab once or twice through the dialog box, and finally hit on Save! I believe the email message by default is save in your My Documents Folder! Then simply select them from your My Documents and Cut and paste the messages in a folder wherever you want to save them. As I said I keep folders separating the email messages on my T-Drive! It has worked for me for more than a Decade! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:46 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 There is something I need to ask you. On a number of occasions when my system has to be repaired, I often lose my e-mails and it takes a while to get everything setup again. I believe that there is a way that e-mails can be stored in some other part of the computer or elsewhere. Do you know anything about exporting e-mails to some other place and retrieve them later? If I could do that, I can keep my hair almost black, although there are several patches of grey which seem to thrive better than the rest. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:27 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Just so you got it is the main thing. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 1:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I stored the e-mail in another folder. - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:48 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 I forgot to add that this is the direct link to the file. David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:47 Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 It didn't take but a couple of seconds as it turns out, here you go: http://download.microsoft.com/download/d/3/0/d30e32d8-418a-469d-b600-f32ce3edf42d/WindowsXP-KB936929-SP3-x86-ENU.exe David Ferrin ow...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 11:36 Subject: [Blind-Computing] Windows XP Service Pack 3 Does anybody on this list have a link where I can download Windows XP Service pack 3? I need it like yesterday! 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-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work
Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, so it simply cannot just be the key itself. Can some one please help me figure this out! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work
Dear Eleni, I have done most of what you suggested, but will do everything you suggested, and what I did do, I shall do again! Thanks Eleni! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 9:36 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Hi Alan, I really have no idea what's going on but I'll ask a few perhaps silly questions. First, have you tried rebooting? Second, have you tried disconnecting and then reconnecting the keyboard, or if it's a usb one and you have multiple ports, have you tried connecting it to another port. Third, have you tried cleaning the keyboard? Sometimes, keys die or they just need to be cleaned. However, since the key works for some things, I doubt it's that. Perhaps, you should run an antivirus and/or antispyware program just to make sure nothing's playing with your machine. Good luck, Eleni On 7/26/10, Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net wrote: Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, so it simply cannot just be the key itself. Can some one please help me figure this out! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work
Dear Don , Yes, you are on to something there! I can type in a new name, but I cannot read what I am typing when I type it, so very tricky then! You see, when our Chess group members and such send me their games I usually have to assign the file a new name for storage purposes! Exactly Don, JAWS is not echoing the highlighted file or folder name to me! Why did I not say that! Echoing! But strangely enough for example in my Outlook Express, my folders I have created do not act this way, in other words I do not have that problem with them nor the icons on my desktop, just my regular folders and files. Thanks Don! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Donald Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:31 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Did you say that when you press the F2 key it just says, edit? If so, have you attempted to type in a new name and press Enter? It might be that it is allowing you to edit the filename, but is not properly echo the new name as you type. This is still a problem, but a different kind of problem and has different ways to look for a resolution. Don Marang -- From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:17 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work That's actually how I do it with XP. I just hit applications, arrow up to rename, hit enter, delete the current name and then change it. But it sounds as if Alan has a much faster way. In any case, perhaps there's a way to reformat the function to another key, say F3 so that you can accomplish the same task with the same amount of ease. I have no clue how to do this, either in Windows or in DOS, so can't help you there, but it's something to consider. On 7/26/10, Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com wrote: you can also rename through the applications key as well. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, so it simply cannot just be the key itself. Can some one please help me figure this out! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work
Dear Don and Rick, Any ideas what I could have done to my JAWS to mess things up? I can type in a new name or such, but it does not say anything after Edit and I cannot read it till after I changed it, I cannot hear what I am typing! So very very strange! It just happened! I must have accidentally hit a strange key combination and messed up my JAWS or something like that! It does not, as Don said, Echo what is highlighted for the file or folder name! This could not have happened at a worse time, as I am also our group's Temporary Acting Tournament Director, and I receive a lot of games from our group members that must be renamed for storage purposes! LOL! Murphy's Law! Thanks Gentlemen! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: Mr. Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:12 PM Subject: Fw: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work so when i am like in my documents, i arrow to a file with a .doc extension, i then press f2, i hear jaws say, edit and the file name, i can press the insert key and 8 on numpad to hear the name of the file, i then can backspace it out or press the shift key and the end key(#1) on numpad to select the entire name and hit the delete key. then i give a new name to it and press enter. are you trying to rename something that is not a .doc or .txt or .xls file? does your keyboard have buttons at top that might have gotten pressed that are above the function keys? - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, so it simply cannot just be the key itself. Can some one please help me figure this out! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ - Original Message - From: Rick Justice ricjust...@jaws-users.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 11:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work You wouldn't want to use F3, it is already mapped for other applications. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: Eleni Vamvakari magkis...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:17 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work That's actually how I do it with XP. I just hit applications, arrow up to rename, hit enter, delete the current name and then change it. But it sounds as if Alan has a much faster way. In any case, perhaps there's a way to reformat the function to another key, say F3 so that you can accomplish the same task with the same amount of ease. I have no clue how to do this, either in Windows or in DOS, so can't help you there, but it's something to consider. On 7/26/10, Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com wrote: you can also rename through the applications key as well. - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work
[Blind-Computing] * Problem Resolved!, F2 Key does now work
Dear Don, I simply cannot believe this, but you gave me the solution! Thanks so much! The windows were not maximizing! I have no idea why this happened! No idea why, whatsoever! The default was to always Open as maximized. It just changed! I have no idea why, I have been using this machine for about 2 and ½ years, and I never had to maximize a window! I never thought to check this out! Still strange, that this happened, but no matter, it is working fine now! Thanks Don! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Donald Marang donald.mar...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 27, 2010 12:59 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work I guess there are many things that might cause this . I will go through a few that come to mind. First for the more obvious. I assume that you are wanting to rename these files within Windows Explorer. Make sure the window is maximized. You might also want to check the view settings. I would think Details view would be the safest. Now for a couple of more difficult solutions. Could the display driver for the monitor have been changed? If so, a roll back of the device driver would be less drastic than a System Restore. If this started happening after the last JAWS update, it might be necessary to see if there is a newer display driver for your display from the manufacturer's website. Don Marang -- From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 11:16 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Don and Rick, Any ideas what I could have done to my JAWS to mess things up? I can type in a new name or such, but it does not say anything after Edit and I cannot read it till after I changed it, I cannot hear what I am typing! So very very strange! It just happened! I must have accidentally hit a strange key combination and messed up my JAWS or something like that! It does not, as Don said, Echo what is highlighted for the file or folder name! This could not have happened at a worse time, as I am also our group's Temporary Acting Tournament Director, and I receive a lot of games from our group members that must be renamed for storage purposes! LOL! Murphy's Law! Thanks Gentlemen! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: Mr. Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 10:12 PM Subject: Fw: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work so when i am like in my documents, i arrow to a file with a .doc extension, i then press f2, i hear jaws say, edit and the file name, i can press the insert key and 8 on numpad to hear the name of the file, i then can backspace it out or press the shift key and the end key(#1) on numpad to select the entire name and hit the delete key. then i give a new name to it and press enter. are you trying to rename something that is not a .doc or .txt or .xls file? does your keyboard have buttons at top that might have gotten pressed that are above the function keys? - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, July 26, 2010 8:26 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Problem, F2 Key does not work Dear Friends, If I ever wanted to change the name of a file or folder I have always just highlighted it, hit my f2 key, and either deleted the current name , or backed space the old name out and typed a new one in! I have always done this! All of a sudden, just now, it does not work! I only hear Edit, and cannot even read the name of the file or folder after I hit f2 on it. This is so very strange and disconcerting for me, as I use this option a lot. I am using XP-Home, JAWS 9.0.519 and I really could use some help. What Happened? I must have done something to disable this f2 key. The strange thing, it does work for example on the icons on my Desk Top, so it simply cannot just be the key itself. Can some one please help me figure this out! Thanks very much! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help
[Blind-Computing] entering on links
Hello Friends, I have been following this thread, and finally decided I need to tell you what works for me. When wanting to use a link, I always first use the key combination JAWS Key, (the 0 key on the numb pad) and hit the F7 key to first activate a link, then tab and then Enter. This always works for me! Some links do not need to be activated, but as I said I have found that many links do first need to be activated, and for those that do not, well, the key combination I use before hitting Enter does not affect the link. So then JAWS Key F7 then Tab and then Enter With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Dan Mccurley bearea...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 25, 2010 11:18 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] entering on links; I should have made myself more clear in that I wasn't referring to links in an email program but rather links found in a website. Since I wrote to the list yesterday, I have discovered that I can open the link by hitting the right mouse key and selecting open; then if I use the left mouse key I can open the link in question. My question then is what is wrong with my settings such that I have to use the mouse buttons rather than the enter key; no more than a month ago I could hit the enter key and things would work just fine. This kind of stuff makes me hate computers. Dan 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] Blind-Computing] question about email signatures
Hello Patricia and friends, I have always just copied and pasted a signature at the bottom of my messages when applicable! Can you please tell me how do you set one up in your Outlook Express as now after reading this message I know how to select one? I am using XP-Home, Outlook Express 2003. Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thank you! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] question about email signatures I believe so. You can do it on the fly, by pressing alt I, s this brings up a list of your signatures just arrow to the one ya want and enter on it.. - Original Message - From: dan daniel_...@hotmail.co.uk To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, July 06, 2010 9:58 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] question about email signatures hi everyone. is it possible to use diffrent signatures for diffrent email lists? i've just come up for a really awsome one for a list that i'm a member of. if not it's okay, but it would be nice! I cried out with no reply And I can't feel You by my side So I'll hold tight to what I know You're here and Im never alone- barlowgirl 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/
[Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive
Dear Friends, I concur with Cliff, I have 2 external T-Drives, and a thumb drive, and whenever I disconnect them, I simply shut down my computer. Sure it takes a couple of minutes, but a small price for having absolutely no problems for the past couple of years I have been using external drives! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Don Lorah donlo...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive While in the process of safely remove hardware, my computer crashed and is dead. The last words Jaws spoke was: safely remove hardware, Don - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales csma...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive Lennie: My experience is limited, here, but I'll give you my input, for what it's worth. It sounds to me as though whenever your hard drive is active, such as you discribed, removal is impossible, even impractible because it could result in the loss of unsaved material. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Lennie lenni...@mchsi.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 9:49 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive Hi, Whenever I use an external USB hard drive that I plug into a port, I usually do a simple lookup or update a file or folder. In that case, I can usually safely remove the hard drive without any problems. However, when I do a lot of activities like deleting folders or files, adding new folders and files etc., I cannot safely remove the hard drive from the USB port no matter how many times I try. I found that the only way to do so is to do a restart of my computer and when the system is up , I can always safely remove the hard drive. It appears to me that some software is holding on to that drive and will not release it? Is there something else that I can do without restarting my computer that can be done more quickly and efficiently? I am using XP with all the updates and the latest version of Jaws 11. I appreciate any advice that will make it easier to do maintenance on my external hard drives. By the way, this happens to any external USB hard drive on different USD ports whether it is one always attached but with a power off and on switch and my passport external hard drive with no power switch. Thanks in advance. Lennie 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/
[Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive
Dear Trish, No, I would rather be safe than sorry! I shut down my computer! I am like that! Probably why the first Windows computer I purchased in 1998 is still running perfectly, and on the same desk next to my XP machine that is only a couple of years old! LOL! Safety! An ounce of precaution etc., etc., etc.,! I treat my computers like I treat my Ladies! With tenderness and respect! LOL! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 1:06 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive you don't go through the system tray and that safely remove hardware thingy that shows up there? That's how I do it. Just press enter on that and it gives you a list of the devices to stop, just select the one and press spacebar to stop that device, then it will tell you it's safe to remove it, then close out that window. No need to reboot or shut down the computer. Patricia - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:53 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive Dear Friends, I concur with Cliff, I have 2 external T-Drives, and a thumb drive, and whenever I disconnect them, I simply shut down my computer. Sure it takes a couple of minutes, but a small price for having absolutely no problems for the past couple of years I have been using external drives! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Don Lorah donlo...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 12:16 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive While in the process of safely remove hardware, my computer crashed and is dead. The last words Jaws spoke was: safely remove hardware, Don - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales csma...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive Lennie: My experience is limited, here, but I'll give you my input, for what it's worth. It sounds to me as though whenever your hard drive is active, such as you discribed, removal is impossible, even impractible because it could result in the loss of unsaved material. Cliff Smales - Original Message - From: Lennie lenni...@mchsi.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 27, 2010 9:49 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Safely removing USB external hard drive Hi, Whenever I use an external USB hard drive that I plug into a port, I usually do a simple lookup or update a file or folder. In that case, I can usually safely remove the hard drive without any problems. However, when I do a lot of activities like deleting folders or files, adding new folders and files etc., I cannot safely remove the hard drive from the USB port no matter how many times I try. I found that the only way to do so is to do a restart of my computer and when the system is up , I can always safely remove the hard drive. It appears to me that some software is holding on to that drive and will not release it? Is there something else that I can do without restarting my computer that can be done more quickly and efficiently? I am using XP with all the updates and the latest version of Jaws 11. I appreciate any advice that will make it easier to do maintenance on my external hard drives. By the way, this happens to any external USB hard drive on different USD ports whether it is one always attached but with a power off and on switch and my passport external hard drive with no power switch. Thanks in advance. Lennie 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-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] A strange Word problem
Hello Cliff, This has happened to me many times in the past! I am using XP-Home and Microsoft products, Word, Excel, Access 2003. I have found if I have been working in a Folder in one of my T-Drives, and have had documents open in that folder, then open a new Word doc file and save it, it will go to the folder where I have been working. This only happens till I open a folder from My Documents then all is well again, and my new documents will be saved in My Documents The way around this is now when I have been working in a folder on one of my T-Drives, and save a new document, I type the file name using the prefix: C:\documents and settings\alan dicey\my documents\(then your file name) Of course in your case you would type your name where Alan Dicey is. Your file will then be saved in your My Documents, and after that all subsequent files will be saved there till perhaps you open a file in another folder somewhere on your machine. At least this works for me. Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Cliff Smales csma...@att.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2010 7:23 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] A strange Word problem Usually, any word document that I save goes right to My Documents. This morning, however, I found three that hadn't gone there, assumed lost by me. How do I restore the usual return, automatically, of my new documents to My documents? Cliff Smales Any and all help appreciated. 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] Problem: Everything says Selected!
Hello Friends, I have been putting up with this problem for some months now, perhaps longer than that. The only way I know how to resolve it when it happens is to simply kill my computer, at the power supply. And restart the computer. Here is what happens. I will be in my Outlook Express, and perhaps do something like a bad keystroke or something, I am not sure, all of a sudden, when I arrow up or down through my messages, everything says: Selected! And even when I leave Outlook Express, go to my Documents, or any folder, and arrow up or down, JAWS still says Selected! Even when I go to a Word doc file, still every line I arrow up or down to will say Selected! Anyone have any ideas what causes this save for some strange key stroke command I might accidentally hit, or such? And how can I get the situation corrected, besides what I am doing killing the power to my computer and restarting it? I do not think that is good for one's computer, but the only solution I have found so far to get rid of the problem. This might happen once a week or so! Thanks for any assistance. I hope I explained the situation clearly enough. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Problem: Everything says Selected!
Dear Scorpio, I think you are absolutely correct, I suspected it was some kind of hot key combination command, working as a Toggle but could not think of what I might have been hitting! I will try exactly what you suggested. Yes, in the past I did solve the problem by rebooting, but that has always seem to be very inconvenient, right in the middle of something, if you know what I mean. Thanks Scorpio ! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Scorpio Forever scorpio...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, June 13, 2010 10:08 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem: Everything says Selected! Hello Alan, What I suspect is happening is that you may have inadvertently pressed and locked the left mouse button by mistake. This would happen when you accidently go to press a say line command with the insert up arrow on the number pad, and instead of hitting the number 8, you may have pressed the slash, which is the key directly above the number 8. To unlock it, you simply have to press the keystroke of insert+slash again, and it will unlock the cursor. Alternatively, if this is not the problem you're having, then it may help to re-start your system, which should fix the problem. Scorpio 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] Need download link - Free youtube converter
Dear Friends, Okay, this most untechnical person is convinced after reading Mike's instructions, Don't you think he should be an instructor for Blind Computer Students? Anyway, sorry, but can some one please give me a direct link where I might download what seems to be an incredible program. I apologize for ignoring all the postings of the download link before, but simply thought it above my poor little brain! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Jim Rawls jazzpi...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, June 11, 2010 1:09 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Free youtube converter works and is wonderful. Hi all, I solved my problem in trying to use the free youtube MP3 converter. It works and is great. For those of you who haven't tried it yet, it works well and is easy to operate. My problem was the operator's sluggish brain. Frown. Jim 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] Getting rid of temp files;
Dear Dan, Simply do a Disk Clean Up on your C: or main drive. That is a function of your Microsoft Windows , and you need not add any additional programs or software. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Dan Mccurley bearea...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Sunday, May 23, 2010 7:33 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Getting rid of temp files; I have heard that temp files that collect on one's computer are bad in that they slow things down and God knows what else; could someone tell me how to get rid of such files. Thanks, Dan 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] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8
Dear Friends, I have a friend with windows vista home edition He installed Skype 3.8 including the scripts! But he cannot get his microphone to react! In other words, everything seems fine, and when he does the microphone test, it does not respond! Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? They will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very kindly! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
Re: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8
Dear Al, That was the first thing I ask him to check out! Start at the most simple things! I just asked him again! Thanks folks! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Alan Terrie Robbins arobb...@nycap.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:32 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 Alan, Does the microphone work with other applications? Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]on Behalf Of Alan Dicey Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:53 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 Dear Friends, I have a friend with windows vista home edition He installed Skype 3.8 including the scripts! But he cannot get his microphone to react! In other words, everything seems fine, and when he does the microphone test, it does not respond! Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? They will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very kindly! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8
Dear Francis , I copied and pasted your instructions into a message and sent them to my friend! That sounds like it should straighten him out! Thanks so much Francis ! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org - Original Message - From: Francis E. Khan fek...@tstt.net.tt To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 7:51 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 I have found that if you open the Control Panel and go to the sounds and audio tab you can adjust some of the options for the microphone to work. Usually, the microphone will work when you change the recording setting and the speaker settings. When you actually open Skype you should go to the Audio settings and you might also have to change some of the settings there. For example, the setting on the audio tab might be a Windows setting when you should use the Media recording setting. If you know the brand of microphone you have, you should change the settings in the control panel and the Skype audio tab to the setting on your microphone. - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 6:58 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 is it in the right hole? - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2010 5:53 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] microphone will not respond in Skype 3.8 Dear Friends, I have a friend with windows vista home edition He installed Skype 3.8 including the scripts! But he cannot get his microphone to react! In other words, everything seems fine, and when he does the microphone test, it does not respond! Anyone have any ideas or suggestions? They will be greatly appreciated! Thank you very kindly! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://AmericanBlindChess.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning
Dear Mike, I have scanned so many pictures into my computer over the years using Open Book, it is simple! Not for me, for the better half! LOL! So she can send them all around as attachments, to friends and family! I know you have Open Book, so just use that! Remember to check Color scanning And when you save, save as .tif Call me if you want me to walk you through it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Hi All; We have a number of 4 by 6 pictures that I would like to scan into the computer, if possible. Can this be done? I am using an HP6200 series All in One machine, XP Home, Jaws 10 latest. If this can be done, how would I do it? All advice wil be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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] Picture Scanning
Dear Don, Well, it is not my better half that knows, it is I but I keep her anyway! LOL! I have never scanned slides but I do not know why they should be any different from regular 35 mm pictures, except you will have of course to enlarge them when they are opened in whatever picture viewing program you wish to use, but that also is simple! Write me off list, and I will be willing to exchange telephone numbers with you. Mike already has my telephone number, as he has helped me with many things with JAWS and my XP computer! adi...@bellsouth.net With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Don Lorah donlo...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:43 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning I am trying to scan 35 mm slides to my computer with Open Book, 7.0. Perhaps your Better Half can get me started with some advice, thank you, Don - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 6:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Dear Mike, I have scanned so many pictures into my computer over the years using Open Book, it is simple! Not for me, for the better half! LOL! So she can send them all around as attachments, to friends and family! I know you have Open Book, so just use that! Remember to check Color scanning And when you save, save as .tif Call me if you want me to walk you through it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Hi All; We have a number of 4 by 6 pictures that I would like to scan into the computer, if possible. Can this be done? I am using an HP6200 series All in One machine, XP Home, Jaws 10 latest. If this can be done, how would I do it? All advice wil be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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/
[Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning
Dear Mike, Yes my friend, they come out fine! I can send you some of mine and your better half can tell you how they look! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 8:12 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Howdy Alan; Thank you very much for this information. Do the pictures come out with good quality scanning them through Openbook? I guess you'll have to ask the better half about this! LOL If I have any questions I'll send you an email to set up a good time to call you. Thanks again, take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Alan Dicey adi...@bellsouth.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 3:29 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Dear Mike, I have scanned so many pictures into my computer over the years using Open Book, it is simple! Not for me, for the better half! LOL! So she can send them all around as attachments, to friends and family! I know you have Open Book, so just use that! Remember to check Color scanning And when you save, save as .tif Call me if you want me to walk you through it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Original Message - From: Mike Barbara mb69ma...@charter.net To: Blind Computing blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2010 5:11 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Picture Scanning Hi All; We have a number of 4 by 6 pictures that I would like to scan into the computer, if possible. Can this be done? I am using an HP6200 series All in One machine, XP Home, Jaws 10 latest. If this can be done, how would I do it? All advice wil be greatly appreciated. Thanks much. Take care. Mike 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] Accessible chat rooms
Hello Martin , For-The-People.com Has a lot of Chat Rooms. And the organization is designed with the Blind who use Screen Readers in mind! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://www.crisscrosstech.com/usbca/ - Original Message - From: Martin Blackwell m_blackw...@sbcglobal.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, April 22, 2010 11:50 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Accessible chat rooms Hi. Are there any JAWS accessible chat rooms? Popular one of general interest? I tried Yahoo Chat but they have a captcha. Thanks for any info. 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] Looking for Yahoogroups Tutorial
Dear Friends, I just set up, with the help of a friend, a Yahoogroups list for our United States Braille Chess Association. We are leaving the Topica groups! It was not easy negotiating the yahoogroups pages to set up the group, nor do I see it easy using JAWS to maintain. I put some moderators in charge of course, but how can I and they learn more about yahoogroups management? Has anyone seen any tutorials or such. We would even be willing to pay for them. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://www.crisscrosstech.com/usbca/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] Need Yahoogroups Tutorial
Dear Friends, I have found Setting up a yahoogroups list very very difficult! That is, as a Blind person using JAWS! I have succeeded in doing so with the assistance of a couple of Blind friends, in several sessions over the telephone, long sessions, taking a lot of their time and effort! But I would like to know how to do this myself, in case I want to start up another yahoogroup. Does anyone know where I might find a tutorial that will assist me? Thank you so much for any information that will lead me in the right direction. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!! United States Braille Chess Association Home Page: http://www.crisscrosstech.com/usbca/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question
Dear Trish, John is absolutely correct! I do not allow any food, nor liquid of any kind near my desk, not even in my computer room! Just a rule! Never have, and never will! That is why my keyboard from my 1998 Gateway still works perfectly! And you also might as well be told, tiny particles of food can also be sucked into your CPU by the intake fans! This does not do your computer any good that is for sure! LOL! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 7:24 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question lol - Original Message - From: JOHN JUSTICE john_just...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 22, 2010 6:01 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question Patricia, If this is the original keyboard that came with your HP, I wouldn't try reassigning any of those keys. Alternatively, I suggest either masking them or trying to ignore them. On my HP , there is a Mute which turns off all sound from the sound card. That is a toggle switch so if you hit it again, it will turn the sound back on again. I'm not sure that was the key you hit but it sounds like it. Mark has an excellent idea with the flexible keyboard cover. But it does take some getting used to and you have to get one that has the same format as your keyboard. That isn't as easy as it sounds. Finally, there are few things which are more damaging or deadly to these modern keyboards than crumbs and salt. Salt can and often will react with the tiny metal contacts and render the keyboard inoperative, eventually. I guess the problem begs one essential question, Patricia. Which is more important to you, your computer or your snacks? (wicked grin) Seriously, you have to be more careful or you will definitely end up buying another keyboard very shortly. There are tiny contacts in these boards which would stop work entirely because of one single pretzel crumb. No Patricia, I'm not kidding. Getting food or Heaven forbid liquid onto one of our keyboards would result in me having to chastise one of our employees. John Justice - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 4:23 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question wow like a napkin for the keyboard, that's so cool - Original Message - From: Mark torgersonena...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:14 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question Hi Patricia, You might try reassigning the key under JAWS. Its worth a try any way. What I would really suggest is buying a flexible keyboard cover. One just leaves it on the keyboard and types right through it. It protects against crumbs, and beverages being spilt on the keyboard. I use a cover like this all the time. God bless, Mark Jesus Is Lord! Pendleton Redeemer http://pendletonepiscopal.org/ - Original Message - From: Kimsan blindgu...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question I don't think there is... -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Patricia Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 12:36 PM To: BPC Subject: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question I was wondering if there's a way to disable the buttons above the function keys on my keyboard so they don't work? I was needing to shake out the keyboard because a pretzel stick got lost somewhere and when I did that, the speech went somewhere too. I pressed a button at the far right corner of the keyboard and discovered that to be like a button to silent jaws, which I just as soon that key didn't work. So would there be a way to make this key and the rest of them not to work by any chance? And, no, I probably will not stop eating at my keyboard.. Patricia 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-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] How long can a file name be?
Hello Friends, I cannot believe I do not know this, but I received an error message the other day when I tried to save a file with a rather long file name! Can some kind person tell me, in Windows XP, how many characters a file name can be? And while you are at it, with this question in mind, is there any difference with XP, Vista, or Windows 7? Thanks! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
[Blind-Computing] How Does A Computer Die?
Dear Friends, Well, I have had a Gateway full tower computer that I purchased in February of 1999. It is then really then an 1998 machine and indeed still running Windows 98 First Edition! It came with a 6 ½ GB hard Drive, but after a couple of years, I added a 30 GB hard Drive. It is still working perfectly! LOL! Although I do not use it very much any more as I have on the same desk my Dell XP-Home with a 80 GB Drive and two (2) external Seagate T-Drives connected that I purchased in 2007! But inbetween these two purchases, I had a Dell full tower that I purchased in 2004 that only lasted three years! The Hard Disk died, and the Mother board was also corrupted! Then One never really knows what the Life expectancy of a computer might be! But surely always make sure the fans are working. A simple way to do this is either listen for them, or put your hand in the front of your computer and feel for the air which is so slightly being sucked into the case by the fans. There are usually more than one fan. With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Frank Ventura frank.vent...@littlebreezes.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 6:19 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] How Does A Computer Die? Keep things backed up. Ten years is a long time for hard drives to be spinning. Keep an eye out for longer boot times, longer times accessing files and occasional file access errors. Frank -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Donnie Parrett Sent: Thursday, March 18, 2010 5:25 AM To: Blind-Computing Subject: [Blind-Computing] How Does A Computer Die? Believe it or not, I have had my computer for 10 years or more. What are some signs that I need to be looking for when it finally decides to bite the dust? In case you are wondering, it is a Compact with Windows XPHome. Thanks, Donnie ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send a blank email to: donniedailydelights-subscr...@yahoogroups.com Please join us on Skype Monday thru Friday at 8:00 EST for our Morning Skype Prayer Time. Contact Me At: Donnie Parrett 2000 Asa Flat Road Annville, Kentucky 40402 Home Phone: 606-364-3321 Church Phone: 606-364-PRAY Skype Name: Donnie1261 Email: deparr...@prtcnet.org 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/
[Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question
Dear Trish, I have one of those keyboards on my second computer, and yes I disabled the Special Additional Function Keys By going into the Add / Remove programs section of my Control panel, and simply deleting the program that makes them function! I do not remember what your HP keyboard calls the program, but you will know it when you see it! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida - Original Message - From: Patricia pzoell...@tx.rr.com To: BPC Blind-Computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Monday, March 15, 2010 3:35 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] HP Keyboard Question I was wondering if there's a way to disable the buttons above the function keys on my keyboard so they don't work? I was needing to shake out the keyboard because a pretzel stick got lost somewhere and when I did that, the speech went somewhere too. I pressed a button at the far right corner of the keyboard and discovered that to be like a button to silent jaws, which I just as soon that key didn't work. So would there be a way to make this key and the rest of them not to work by any chance? And, no, I probably will not stop eating at my keyboard.. Patricia 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/
