FileApp Pro downloading app is free today at iTunes Store

[Esther]

Hi All, 

This is a late catch, but FileApp Pro, which lets you download and manage 
documents and files on your iPhone or other iOS device, is free today.  It 
normally lists for $4.99.  I've mostly been using Filer, which supports more 
media file types through playback within the app, but FIleApp Pro is the app I 
first used for this purpose as an accessible way to read and play downloaded 
documents and media files.

Here's the URL link to the App Store:
• FileApp Pro (free today, normally $4.99) by DigiDNA
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/fileapp-pro/id359580470?mt=8

And here's the link to the AppleVis description of FileApp:
http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/productivity/fileapp-documents-files-reader

Quick excerpt:
QUICKLY READ FILES

Images (JPG, PNG, GIF, TIFF and others)
PDF
MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
iWork (Pages, Numbers and Keynotes)
OpenDocuments (OpenOffice) (Text, Spreadsheet, Presentation)
Plain Text and RTF (Rich Text Format)
Audio (MP3 VBR, AAC, Audible, Apple Lossless, AIFF, WAV, CAF)
Video (standard iPhone formats : H.264, MPEG-4)
Web Archives
HTML files
ZIP
The Pro version also supports:
• File renaming
• Multi-selection file/folder moving, copying
• Multi-selection file/folder ZIP
• Multi file/folder email sending
• Multi-selection deletion
• Folder creation
• Text file creation
• Text (.txt) file editing
• Voice Memo recording


It's probably not going to remain free for much longer.

HTH.  Cheers,

Esther
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Re: Caps Lock to VO, KeyRemap4Macbook update

[Sarah Alawami]

Oh yeah  this is way too cool. My key repeat got turned off bvut I can prob 
unable that some ware in PCKeyboard hack and the keyboard hack for mac osx. 
Otherwise it works fine and dandy.

Be blessed.
On Sep 9, 2012, at 6:33 PM, Eric Caron  wrote:

> Hi everyone,
> 
> Here is the permanent
> link for the updated KeyRemap4Macbook podcast on applevis.com.  This replaces 
> the fdropbox link I submitted earlier.
> 
> I hope some of you are enjoying this capability.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 
> http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/new-updated-remapping-keys-your-macs-keyboard-enhance-voiceover-experience
> On Sep 8, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Eric Caron  wrote:
> 
>> Hello Listers,
>> 
>> Below I've written out the steps needed to have the Voice Over Keys, Control 
>> and Option, mapped to the caps lock key.  This allows a Voice over user to 
>> use caps lock with keys that might be difficult to reach with the standard 
>> Control Option VO keys.  In addition this new setting now automatically 
>> creates Caps Lock as the modifier in a VM machine.  Finally the application 
>> creates a number pad on the standard keyboard centered around the letter i.
>> 
>> This is a update to my earlier podcast. Takayama Fumihiko, the developer of 
>> these applications has changed KeyRemapper4Macbook, making it much easier to 
>> set up the computer to use the caps lock as the VO keys.
>> 
>> Below I will write out the steps to complete the set up.
>> I will also include a link to a recently completed podcast that walks 
>> through the new set up.  this is much shorter then the previous podcast as 
>> it is much easier to complete the steps.  The podcast is 25 minutes long but 
>> the last 4 minutes is for  those who all ready use the applications and want 
>> to update.
>> 
>> I will be submitting this podcast and the written details to applevis.com in 
>> the hope that they will post the update.
>> 
>> - 
>> Here are the steps needed to have a number pad added to your keyboard, have 
>> caps lock work as a Voice Over Key, and have the Caps lock work as the Jaws 
>> key or similar modifier in other screen readers used in VM Fusion.
>> Go to the developer web site and download and install both  KeyRemap4MacBook 
>> and PCKeyboardHack.
>> 
>> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/pckeyboardhack-usage.html.en
>> 
>> Be sure you restart your computer at the end of the install.
>> 
>> Now go to System Preferences and to Keyboard.  Change the behavior of the 
>> Caps lock key to no action. 
>> Now also in System Preferences under Other you will find both PCKeyboardhack 
>> and Keyremap4Macbook.  go to PCKeyboardhack and in the settings tab in the 
>> first table interact on the field that currently reads 51.  Press enter 
>> after interacting, then change the number to 110.  This changes the caps 
>> lock key to the windows Application key. then close the application 
>> 
>> Still in System Preferences and in the Other category go to 
>> KeyRemap4Macbook.  In the Change Key tab move over to the search field and 
>> type in "blind voice over" without the quotes.  then arrow right over to the 
>> table.  Interact and you should be on the correct setting.  arrow to the 
>> check box and select it.  Close the application.
>> 
> The new setting name is "Use Caps Lock as Voice Over key."
>> Now if you press the caps lock key it will act as if you are pressing the 
>> Control and Option keys.  You have the original VO keys to use.  as this 
>> only changes the caps lock key.  Also If you press the FN key and letter i 
>> you will find it is a 5  and the rest of the number pad is there.  If you 
>> turn on num pad commander you can now use the Voice Over controls with this 
>> number pad.
>> 
>> For VM Fusion users you have another bonus.  The caps lock key  will now act 
>> as the Jaws key if you are using a VM Fusion machine with windows.
>> The Keyremap4macbook application can be used instead of sharp keys or the VM 
>> fusion key settings.  they should not be used to try to control the same 
>> keys at the same time.
>> 
>> The Keyremap4macbook needs to be version 
>  7.8.17.
>> If you want to be sure you have that one here is the direct link.
> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/files/KeyRemap4MacBook-7.8.17.dmg
> 
> In VMware Fusion, the Help key will be interpreted as Insert Key.  As 
> this is often the screen reader modifier in Windows screen readers it 
> will now work as the caps lock key.
>> for more information here is a helpful link. 
> http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=1001675
> 
>> Here are the steps to update KeyRemap4Macbook if you followed the original 
>> podcast and used the Private XML.  this is only for those who want to add 
>> the VM Fusion option or simply want the newer application.  The Caps lock 
>> key on the Mac and the Num pad behavior will be the same so you may not want 
>> to bother to update.
>> 
>> Those who did a ne

New Tech Doctor podcast entitled 1Password and VoiceOver

[Robert Carter]

Hi,

In this just published Tech Doctor podcast, Robert describes the 1Password 
password manager and demonstrates how to use the software with VoiceOver. He 
ends the podcast by discussing his approach to general Mac security.

The Tech Doctor podcast is available via iTunes, iBlink radio and on the web at
http://www.dr-carter.com

Robert Carter
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Re: Caps Lock to VO, KeyRemap4Macbook update

[Eric Caron]

Hi everyone,

Here is the permanent
 link for the updated KeyRemap4Macbook podcast on applevis.com.  This replaces 
the fdropbox link I submitted earlier.

I hope some of you are enjoying this capability.

Eric Caron 

http://www.applevis.com/podcast/episodes/new-updated-remapping-keys-your-macs-keyboard-enhance-voiceover-experience
On Sep 8, 2012, at 10:12 PM, Eric Caron  wrote:

> Hello Listers,
> 
> Below I've written out the steps needed to have the Voice Over Keys, Control 
> and Option, mapped to the caps lock key.  This allows a Voice over user to 
> use caps lock with keys that might be difficult to reach with the standard 
> Control Option VO keys.  In addition this new setting now automatically 
> creates Caps Lock as the modifier in a VM machine.  Finally the application 
> creates a number pad on the standard keyboard centered around the letter i.
> 
> This is a update to my earlier podcast. Takayama Fumihiko, the developer of 
> these applications has changed KeyRemapper4Macbook, making it much easier to 
> set up the computer to use the caps lock as the VO keys.
> 
> Below I will write out the steps to complete the set up.
>  I will also include a link to a recently completed podcast that walks 
> through the new set up.  this is much shorter then the previous podcast as it 
> is much easier to complete the steps.  The podcast is 25 minutes long but the 
> last 4 minutes is for  those who all ready use the applications and want to 
> update.
> 
> I will be submitting this podcast and the written details to applevis.com in 
> the hope that they will post the update.
> 
> - 
> Here are the steps needed to have a number pad added to your keyboard, have 
> caps lock work as a Voice Over Key, and have the Caps lock work as the Jaws 
> key or similar modifier in other screen readers used in VM Fusion.
> Go to the developer web site and download and install both  KeyRemap4MacBook 
> and PCKeyboardHack.
> 
> http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/pckeyboardhack-usage.html.en
> 
> Be sure you restart your computer at the end of the install.
> 
> Now go to System Preferences and to Keyboard.  Change the behavior of the 
> Caps lock key to no action. 
> Now also in System Preferences under Other you will find both PCKeyboardhack 
> and Keyremap4Macbook.  go to PCKeyboardhack and in the settings tab in the 
> first table interact on the field that currently reads 51.  Press enter after 
> interacting, then change the number to 110.  This changes the caps lock key 
> to the windows Application key. then close the application 
> 
> Still in System Preferences and in the Other category go to KeyRemap4Macbook. 
>  In the Change Key tab move over to the search field and type in "blind voice 
> over" without the quotes.  then arrow right over to the table.  Interact and 
> you should be on the correct setting.  arrow to the check box and select it.  
> Close the application.
> 
 The new setting name is "Use Caps Lock as Voice Over key."
> Now if you press the caps lock key it will act as if you are pressing the 
> Control and Option keys.  You have the original VO keys to use.  as this only 
> changes the caps lock key.  Also If you press the FN key and letter i you 
> will find it is a 5  and the rest of the number pad is there.  If you turn on 
> num pad commander you can now use the Voice Over controls with this number 
> pad.
> 
> For VM Fusion users you have another bonus.  The caps lock key  will now act 
> as the Jaws key if you are using a VM Fusion machine with windows.
> The Keyremap4macbook application can be used instead of sharp keys or the VM 
> fusion key settings.  they should not be used to try to control the same keys 
> at the same time.
> 
> The Keyremap4macbook needs to be version 
   7.8.17.
> If you want to be sure you have that one here is the direct link.
 http://pqrs.org/macosx/keyremap4macbook/files/KeyRemap4MacBook-7.8.17.dmg
 
 In VMware Fusion, the Help key will be interpreted as Insert Key.  As this 
 is often the screen reader modifier in Windows screen readers it will now 
 work as the caps lock key.
> for more information here is a helpful link. 
 http://kb.vmware.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=1001675
 
> Here are the steps to update KeyRemap4Macbook if you followed the original 
> podcast and used the Private XML.  this is only for those who want to add the 
> VM Fusion option or simply want the newer application.  The Caps lock key on 
> the Mac and the Num pad behavior will be the same so you may not want to 
> bother to update.
> 
> Those who did a new install as listed above all ready have the VM Fusion 
> option and the other capabilities.
> 
> If for some reason you want the Caps Lock Key to only work as the VO keys and 
> not be available in the VM machine then follow the directions in the original 
> podcast that includes the private xml.  You will find this at applevis.com 
> and all needed 

Re: download managers.

[Sarah Alawami]

I believe I saw something in the mac gems articles I sent some time ago but I 
can't remember.  I will give this a try.

Take care and be blessed.
On Sep 9, 2012, at 4:47 PM, Esther  wrote:

> Hi Sarah and Dónal,
> 
> I've used Wget from command line, which a techie, unix/linux sort of response 
> that doesn't answer the question of having a GUI interface. A quick search of 
> the web and the macupdate site brought up references to a donationware tool 
> called "SiteSucker":
> http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11634/sitesucker
> 
> This is also available in the Mac App Store as a free app:
> http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sitesucker/id442168834?mt=12
> 
> It seems accessible, though I set my VoiceOver navigation for Mouse pointer 
> to "follows VoiceOver cursor" (VO-F8 for VO utility, Command-4 for the 
> navigation tab, then navigate to the pop up menu option for "Mouse pointer" 
> to change the setting) so I could click on the "Settings" with VO-Shift-Space 
> to bring up the menu options.  On a tip from the MacUpdate site, if you just 
> want the files the target site, choose: Settings->General->Download 
> Option->Get All Files in Same Directory for the pop up menu.  The default is 
> set to "Get All Files on Same Server", which pulls down a huge number.  There 
> are also "File Types" that let you specify only downloading certain types of 
> files, and more "Advanced" menu setttings.
> 
> Sarah or somebody else might like to explore this and report back -- I 
> checked it out on her site.  I think Dónal may want to explore the settings 
> to use before handing this to his friend.
> 
> There's also supposed to be an iOS SiteSucker app for $1.99.
> 
> HTH.  Cheers,
> 
> Esther
> 
> On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Sarah Alawami wrote:
> 
>> I believe there is a guy version of WGet but it's so confusing to use I 
>> dunno. I would also like to know if there is a safari download manager ad my 
>> connection is so slow I can only do 1 file at a time. I want to be able to 
>> queue stuff up  or like your friend access let's say all .ogg files on a 
>> certain page with out using WGet.
>> 
>> Tc all.
>> On Sep 9, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Dónal Fitzpatrick  
>> wrote:
>> 
>>> hi all,
>>> 
>>> Was asked this by a friend and I've no answer.
>>> 
>>> He is on a website where files are ordered in /folder/folder/file(s).  What 
>>> he wants to do is point the browser at the folder and have it download all 
>>> contents.  Note FTP is not an option.
>>> 
>>> I have recommended some command line methods to do this, but he wants a GUI 
>>> based solution if one exists.  If FTP access were possible it would be a 
>>> no-brainer and I'd just say use transmit, but I've tried it on this 
>>> particular server and it doesn't work.  Any thoughts?
>>> 
>>> Dónal
>>> Dónal Fitzpatrick
>>> dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
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Re: download managers.

[Esther]

Hi Sarah and Dónal,

I've used Wget from command line, which a techie, unix/linux sort of response 
that doesn't answer the question of having a GUI interface. A quick search of 
the web and the macupdate site brought up references to a donationware tool 
called "SiteSucker":
http://www.macupdate.com/app/mac/11634/sitesucker

This is also available in the Mac App Store as a free app:
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sitesucker/id442168834?mt=12

It seems accessible, though I set my VoiceOver navigation for Mouse pointer to 
"follows VoiceOver cursor" (VO-F8 for VO utility, Command-4 for the navigation 
tab, then navigate to the pop up menu option for "Mouse pointer" to change the 
setting) so I could click on the "Settings" with VO-Shift-Space to bring up the 
menu options.  On a tip from the MacUpdate site, if you just want the files the 
target site, choose: Settings->General->Download Option->Get All Files in Same 
Directory for the pop up menu.  The default is set to "Get All Files on Same 
Server", which pulls down a huge number.  There are also "File Types" that let 
you specify only downloading certain types of files, and more "Advanced" menu 
setttings.

Sarah or somebody else might like to explore this and report back -- I checked 
it out on her site.  I think Dónal may want to explore the settings to use 
before handing this to his friend.

There's also supposed to be an iOS SiteSucker app for $1.99.

HTH.  Cheers,

Esther

On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:31 AM, Sarah Alawami wrote:

> I believe there is a guy version of WGet but it's so confusing to use I 
> dunno. I would also like to know if there is a safari download manager ad my 
> connection is so slow I can only do 1 file at a time. I want to be able to 
> queue stuff up  or like your friend access let's say all .ogg files on a 
> certain page with out using WGet.
> 
> Tc all.
> On Sep 9, 2012, at 1:41 PM, Dónal Fitzpatrick  
> wrote:
> 
>> hi all,
>> 
>> Was asked this by a friend and I've no answer.
>> 
>> He is on a website where files are ordered in /folder/folder/file(s).  What 
>> he wants to do is point the browser at the folder and have it download all 
>> contents.  Note FTP is not an option.
>> 
>> I have recommended some command line methods to do this, but he wants a GUI 
>> based solution if one exists.  If FTP access were possible it would be a 
>> no-brainer and I'd just say use transmit, but I've tried it on this 
>> particular server and it doesn't work.  Any thoughts?
>> 
>> Dónal
>> Dónal Fitzpatrick
>> dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie
>> 
>> 
>> 

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Re: Turning a text file into a daisy book on the mac

[Moop Curran]

Hi,
Thanks for warning me, I'm definitely not going to try the open office thing. 
I'll just have to convert the documents to audio then put them in an m4b format 
with audiobook builder. I could use ibooks to read the documents on my iphone, 
but I don't like the fact that I have to keep my screen unlocked when I read 
that app.
Courtney


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On Sep 9, 2012, at 12:22 PM, Gordon Smith wrote:

> I don't believe this is easily accomplished as yet.  I think there was 
> supposed to be something being done on these things by Western University of 
> Australia, but the last time I looked all of the available solutions were 
> very poorly implemented.
> 
> I believe there's an OpenOffice plug-in which will do this, but you're a 
> brave man if you try it.  The last time I did, I ended up having to do a 
> total system restore.
> 
> Gordon
> 
> On 9 Sep 2012, at 17:07, Courtney Curran  wrote:
> 
> Hi,.
> Is there a way to make a daisy book out of a text file on the mac?.
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Re: chargers for a macbook pro.

[Esther]

Hi Dónal,

If the end that connects to the Mac popped off as another result of the way the 
charger died, it should still be covered under Apple Care.  That said, I don't 
think any non-Apple chargers work reliably with the MacBook Pros.  I haven't 
had any problems with the older Mag safe chargers -- all of them are still 
working.  In fact, I've only ever replaced two chargers for my Mac computers.  
One was the charger on my 12" PowerBook (my first Mac, vintage 2005, pre-dates 
the Mag safe charger by several years) after about 4 years of heavy, portable 
use, since the cord near the connection to the computer was fraying. (It still 
works, as does the 12" PowerBook, but I don't think this charger is very 
reliable or safe now due to the frayed cord, even though I can use it in a 
pinch. And I'll just add that PDFs read very robustly with VoiceOver under 
Preview in Tiger, if you still have a machine that runs this!). 

The only genuine replacement was one of the L-style Mag safe chargers for a 
2010 MacBook Pro.  It just stopped working after about 15 months with no other 
symptoms, and was replaced under Apple care.  I think you can buy the older Mag 
safe chargers -- the ones with the I-style connectors with cords that extend 
directly out from the computer connection port, instead of going out at 90 
degree angle as with the newer L-style connectors --  on eBay, with 1-year 
warranties from some reputable sellers, but these are refurbished devices. 

Cheers,

Esther

On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:32 AM, Sarah Alawami wrote:

> OH really? A friend of mine managed to get a new chargeg even though it was 
> quite literally in pieces. Maybe try calling back and you might get a rep who 
> is willing to do that for you.
> On Sep 9, 2012, at 12:52 PM, Dónal Fitzpatrick  
> wrote:
> 
>> Actually sadly not.  Because the connector popped off, it's counted as 
>> "physical damage" and thus, like most things useful, is not covered under 
>> the absolute waste of money that is applecare.
>> 
>> 
>> On 9 Sep 2012, at 20:24, Sarah Alawami  wrote:
>> 
>>> If you are covered under apple care you should be able to get it replaced 
>>> free. I don't know of an unofficial solution. sorry to bust your bubble.
>>> 
>>> Be blessed.
>>> On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Dónal Fitzpatrick  
>>> wrote:
>>> 
 Hi all,
 Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original 
 one has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then 
 the bit that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  
 However the reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe 
 ones so I said I'd check if there were unofficial alternatives.
 
 Dónal
 Dónal Fitzpatrick
 dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie
 

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Re: Starting up from bootable clone

[Phil Halton]

Thanks John, I should read the archives before crying help - I just did that 
and the external drive was there, and I did boot successfully from it. And, 
then back again to the internal Macintosh HD.


Thanks

- Original Message - 
From: "John Panarese" 

To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" 
Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 4:49 PM
Subject: Re: Starting up from bootable clone


In system preferences, check out the startup pane and make sure the 
clone is in the scroll area of system disk options.  If so, select it and 
try to restart from there.



Take Care

John Panarese
jpanar...@mac-access.net



On Sep 9, 2012, at 4:39 PM, "Phil Halton"  wrote:

I've made a backup with SuperDuper, and then tried to restart from that 
clone by holding down the option key while restarting. I got to some kind 
of selection screen which I assume was the screen for selecting a 
bootable volume. I realize that VO was not functional at this screen and 
remembered something about right arrowing and then pressing return. I did 
that, and wound up at my recovery partition (where you find yourself 
after holding command-r at start up.


Is it a total guessing game at reboot with the option key? Is there 
someway to know how to select a superduper bootable clone from that 
screen? Is the recovery partition always a choice on that selection 
screen, and one needs to arrow at least twice to get to the SD bootable 
clone?

Questions, Questions, Questions!

Thanks for any help.

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Re: chargers for a macbook pro.

[Sarah Alawami]

OH really? A friend of mine managed to get a new chargeg even though it was 
quite literally in pieces. Maybe try calling back and you might get a rep who 
is willing to do that for you.
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> Actually sadly not.  Because the connector popped off, it's counted as 
> "physical damage" and thus, like most things useful, is not covered under the 
> absolute waste of money that is applecare.
> 
> 
> On 9 Sep 2012, at 20:24, Sarah Alawami  wrote:
> 
>> If you are covered under apple care you should be able to get it replaced 
>> free. I don't know of an unofficial solution. sorry to bust your bubble.
>> 
>> Be blessed.
>> On Sep 9, 2012, at 11:46 AM, Dónal Fitzpatrick  
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>>> Hi all,
>>> Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original 
>>> one has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then the 
>>> bit that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  However 
>>> the reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe ones so I 
>>> said I'd check if there were unofficial alternatives.
>>> 
>>> Dónal
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Re: download managers.

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I believe there is a guy version of WGet but it's so confusing to use I dunno. 
I would also like to know if there is a safari download manager ad my 
connection is so slow I can only do 1 file at a time. I want to be able to 
queue stuff up  or like your friend access let's say all .ogg files on a 
certain page with out using WGet.

Tc all.
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> no-brainer and I'd just say use transmit, but I've tried it on this 
> particular server and it doesn't work.  Any thoughts?
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Re: Starting up from bootable clone

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 In system preferences, check out the startup pane and make sure the clone 
is in the scroll area of system disk options.  If so, select it and try to 
restart from there.


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> I've made a backup with SuperDuper, and then tried to restart from that clone 
> by holding down the option key while restarting. I got to some kind of 
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> volume. I realize that VO was not functional at this screen and remembered 
> something about right arrowing and then pressing return. I did that, and 
> wound up at my recovery partition (where you find yourself after holding 
> command-r at start up.
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> to know how to select a superduper bootable clone from that screen? Is the 
> recovery partition always a choice on that selection screen, and one needs to 
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download managers.

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hi all,

Was asked this by a friend and I've no answer.

He is on a website where files are ordered in /folder/folder/file(s).  What he 
wants to do is point the browser at the folder and have it download all 
contents.  Note FTP is not an option.

I have recommended some command line methods to do this, but he wants a GUI 
based solution if one exists.  If FTP access were possible it would be a 
no-brainer and I'd just say use transmit, but I've tried it on this particular 
server and it doesn't work.  Any thoughts?

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I've made a backup with SuperDuper, and then tried to restart from that 
clone by holding down the option key while restarting. I got to some kind of 
selection screen which I assume was the screen for selecting a bootable 
volume. I realize that VO was not functional at this screen and remembered 
something about right arrowing and then pressing return. I did that, and 
wound up at my recovery partition (where you find yourself after holding 
command-r at start up.


Is it a total guessing game at reboot with the option key? Is there someway 
to know how to select a superduper bootable clone from that screen? Is the 
recovery partition always a choice on that selection screen, and one needs 
to arrow at least twice to get to the SD bootable clone?

Questions, Questions, Questions!

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Re: Backing off Apple software updates

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On 9 Sep 2012, at 21:09, James AUSTIN  wrote:

Hi Gordon,
On 9 Sep 2012, at 17:19, Gordon Smith  wrote:
Respectfully, I disagree on this point, and I'll tell you why.  If, as 
sometimes happens, updated versions make changes to preference files which 
point to the same application name as the older versions did, but which have 
distinctly updated formatting, replacing the older app won't solve your problem 
necessarily.  In fact, it could actually cause horrendous problems.  This 
comment is based on personal experience.


I was not aware of this, thank you for for letting me know. :)

Take care 
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Re: chargers for a macbook pro.

[Mike Welty]

I've heard really bad reviews about those too but I haven't had any problems 
with mine.


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Sent: Sunday, September 09, 2012 14:46
To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility
Subject: chargers for a macbook pro.

Hi all,
Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original 
one has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then the 
bit that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  However the 
reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe ones so I said 
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Re: chargers for a macbook pro.

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Actually sadly not.  Because the connector popped off, it's counted as 
"physical damage" and thus, like most things useful, is not covered under the 
absolute waste of money that is applecare.


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> If you are covered under apple care you should be able to get it replaced 
> free. I don't know of an unofficial solution. sorry to bust your bubble.
> 
> Be blessed.
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>> Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original 
>> one has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then the 
>> bit that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  However the 
>> reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe ones so I said 
>> I'd check if there were unofficial alternatives.
>> 
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Re: chargers for a macbook pro.

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If you are covered under apple care you should be able to get it replaced free. 
I don't know of an unofficial solution. sorry to bust your bubble.

Be blessed.
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> Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original 
> one has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then the 
> bit that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  However the 
> reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe ones so I said 
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Hi all,
Are those Mag. safe chargers the only ones for a Macbook pro?  My original one 
has died rather spectacularly (it involved a smell of burning, then the bit 
that connects to the mac fell off) so I need to replace it.  However the 
reviews on the applestore aren't great for the new mag. safe ones so I said I'd 
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Re: Turning a text file into a daisy book on the mac

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I don't believe this is easily accomplished as yet.  I think there was supposed 
to be something being done on these things by Western University of Australia, 
but the last time I looked all of the available solutions were very poorly 
implemented.

I believe there's an OpenOffice plug-in which will do this, but you're a brave 
man if you try it.  The last time I did, I ended up having to do a total system 
restore.

Gordon

On 9 Sep 2012, at 17:07, Courtney Curran  wrote:

Hi,.
Is there a way to make a daisy book out of a text file on the mac?.
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Re: Backing off Apple software updates

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Hi James

Respectfully, I disagree on this point, and I'll tell you why.  If, as 
sometimes happens, updated versions make changes to preference files which 
point to the same application name as the older versions did, but which have 
distinctly updated formatting, replacing the older app won't solve your problem 
necessarily.  In fact, it could actually cause horrendous problems.  This 
comment is based on personal experience.

Gordon

On 9 Sep 2012, at 16:40, JAMES AUSTIN  wrote:

Before updating, make a copy of the  previous version. That way, if the new 
version breaks something, you should be able to replace it easily enough. 

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Hi Phil

Sorry to sound like a broken old record here, but the usual recommendation 
applies.  Make, and retain, a current full backup of your system.  Use 
something like Super Duper! or Carbon Copy Cloner to accomplish this.

That way, you'd know whether the update breaks anything and, if it does, just 
restore what went before.

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There is an update to iMovie, but I'm reluctant to install it as I finally have 
iMovie figured out and am afraid Apple may break some of the accessibility in 
the new version. Is there a way to back off an update and revert to a previous 
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On the iPhone I did this by simply deleting the updated version and resyncing 
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Re: Backing off Apple software updates

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I personally wouldn't hold to old versions unless there is a verified reason 
not too, apple has been reasonably good at keeping voiceover working in 
their own products


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There is an update to iMovie, but I'm reluctant to install it as I finally
have iMovie figured out and am afraid Apple may break some of the
accessibility in the new version. Is there a way to back off an update and
revert to a previous version once you've installed the update?

On the iPhone I did this by simply deleting the updated version and
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Hi Phil,
On 9 Sep 2012, at 16:27, Phil Halton  wrote:
Is there a way to back off an update and revert to a previous version once 
you've installed the update?

Before updating, make a copy of the  previous version. That way, if the new 
version breaks something, you should be able to replace it easily enough. 

Take care 
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There is an update to iMovie, but I'm reluctant to install it as I finally 
have iMovie figured out and am afraid Apple may break some of the 
accessibility in the new version. Is there a way to back off an update and 
revert to a previous version once you've installed the update?


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Re: TreshMe; [Was "google chrome, how do I get rid of this dumb thing?"]

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Hello Sarah

On 8 Sep 2012, at 22:22, Sarah Alawami  wrote:

• I would try redownloaidn it and ten installing and the unlnstalling it with 
trash me. it will pick up everything and more it to the trash. then you can 
empty your trash.

Dreadful spelling there Sarah! :) Anyway, TrashMe is another real treasure. We 
use it all the time, it's absolutely magic. If anybody is interested in buying 
this little app, it's in the App Store.

Lynne

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Re: google chrome, how do I get rid of this dumb thing?

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Hello James

Just wanted to say "Good Call" on this one, since you correctly used the upper 
case "L" on the string "~/Library/". However, you did miss the closing quote. 
;-)

Just joking James. As I said it was a good call. Most people forget that some 
systems, (ours, for example), are case sensitive as has always been the case 
with Linux/Unix systems I believe. We use case sensitive file systems because 
it allows us much more flexibility. It can, at times, cause problems though 
under OS X.

Getting back to Cait's problem though, it brings me back to another subject 
close to my heart, backups. I honestly believe that if possible, it is always 
wise to create a full system backup before a major installation such as Chrome 
is performed. We personally have never performed that specific installation, 
although we have been tempted too given the number of websites which still do 
not support Safari 6.

Something which does not impact on my own personal use, but which does on 
Gordon's and, I would assume, every other VoiceOver users as well, is the 
verbalisation of icons mapped to links or even just text. So, you'll hear 
something like "Link, Icon_1_Home.gif" followed by another occurrence of "Link, 
Home". Sometimes there are two links, sometimes not; depends very much on the 
website. I have often wondered whether that happens in other browsers using 
VoiceOver.

Anyway, I am drifting off topic. Good call regarding the instructions you gave 
to Cait. I encourage backups be made using apps such as the recently and 
extensively discussed "Carbon Copy Cloner" and "Super Duper!". They would save 
a great deal of headache I'm sure.

Lynne

On 8 Sep 2012, at 21:54, JAMES AUSTIN  wrote:

• You might also want to  check the Application Support folder and your 
Preferences folder, which you'll find in your Library folder.

• If your own Library folder is hidden, which is the default setting since 
Lion, then do the following;

1. In the Finder, press Command+Shift+G. This will bring up the "Go To" 
dialogue. 
2. Type the following, without the quotes" "~/Library/ There is a slash in this 
quoted text., so you might just want to copy the quoted text.
3. You'll find the Application Support and Preferences folders here.
4. Within the Preferences folder, you're looking for a file called something 
like: "com.google.chrome.plist" There may be a few of these files. You can 
delete them and then empty your trash. This should alleviate your problem. 

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