Re: [Mac-access]: RSS Reader for I O S?

[Melissa Tucker]

newsify is free and I think it will do what you want.  at least it won't cost 
you anything to try it.  let me know if you have other questions.



On Feb 5, 2015, at 10:56 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland  
wrote:

Hey guys,

Am using a Space Gray IPhone 6 Plus 128GB.  I'm in the market for a good RSS 
reader.

Basically in a nutshell, I've not only begun blogging myself like crazy, and 
teaching others how to brand themselves or their business online,

If you want to learn more about that by the way, see my web site address at the 
end of this message...

Anyway, I'm also doing a lot more blog reading.  For this reason, I have found 
a blog or two which I really really want to follow on a very regular basis.  
Both of them are powered by Wordpress, so they definitely do have RSS feeds 
which I can get the xml addresses to no problem at all.

I just need to know of a good app that will work with I O S 8.1.3 that is 
accessible and will let me read these blogs on the go.  Yeah, I know I could 
just use Safari, but that's kind of annoying.  I want them all in one 
centralized place.

Also, while on this topic, can someone explain to me in Safari what the Reader 
Available button does?  I kind of get it, but...  Doesn't that basically just 
strip down the site to text only?  Anyway, back to my initial question, I'd 
definitely! be more than happy to pay for the app, if that be necessary, if 
it's worth it.  Otherwise, just tell me about a freeby. Bottom line is, either 
way is ok.  Right now, I'm for the time being financially at a point where 
buying an app that costs a few bucks won't kill me in the least, so I'd rather 
do it now, while I can.

Thank you all for any and all help which you may provide.

Chris. 
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Re: [Mac-access]: YoruFukurou help

[Sarah k Alawami]

Stop interacting with everything and hit the zoom button in the main window. 
This will clear it up.

Take care. 
> On Feb 5, 2015, at 4:31 PM, gs  > wrote:
> 
> Does anyone have any solution for why tweets toward the bottom of the window 
> don't seem to read properly with VO?  I have tried everything I can and still 
> am having the problem.  I think I posted about it here before and didn't 
> really see anyone else having the same problem so maybe it is some setting I 
> changed.
> 
> It seems to be a percentage of those available in a given timeline but I 
> can't really figure it out.  If I interact with each of them I can get VO to 
> read but this is tedious and time consuming.
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Re: [Mac-access]: YoruFukurou help

[gs]

Does anyone have any solution for why tweets toward the bottom of the window 
don't seem to read properly with VO?  I have tried everything I can and still 
am having the problem.  I think I posted about it here before and didn't really 
see anyone else having the same problem so maybe it is some setting I changed.

It seems to be a percentage of those available in a given timeline but I can't 
really figure it out.  If I interact with each of them I can get VO to read but 
this is tedious and time consuming.


On Feb 5, 2015, at 11:59 AM, Sarah k Alawami  wrote:

Search for yorufukurou at http://tffppodcast.com/listen 
  The guide is from 2011 but about 90 percent   
of it will still apply.

Take care.
> On Feb 5, 2015, at 1:13 AM, Catherine Turner 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have YoruFukurou but haven't used it much yet.  I'd like to find
> some kind of overview/guide on using it with VO, or just in general,
> but haven't found one so far.  I went to the help but this took me to
> the home page with links to download the app and not really help.
> 
> Does anyone know of any demonstrations/guides/podcasts about it?  In
> particular at the moment I'm wondering what the different views of the
> timeline are and how they're best used.  Can anyone help?
> 
> Thanks,
> Catherine
> 
> -- 
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Re: [Mac-access]: RSS Reader for I O S?

[Christopher-Mark Gilland]

Sorry guys,

A few of you wrote me off list saying I didn't include the link to my 
blog/web site as promised.  You're right.  I got ahead of myself.  Sorry.


The link is:

http://www.clgproductions.net

By no means is this in any way a form of me promoting my web site, so don't 
go there!  I just mentioned it in my last post, and said I'd include it.  It 
was supposed! to a been in my signature, but for some reason, my sig got 
deleted from the  bottom of the message.


Sorry for the inconvenience.

Chris.

- Original Message - 
From: "Christopher-Mark Gilland" 

To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 05, 2015 10:56 AM
Subject: [Mac-access]: RSS Reader for I O S?



Hey guys,

Am using a Space Gray IPhone 6 Plus 128GB.  I'm in the market for a good 
RSS reader.


Basically in a nutshell, I've not only begun blogging myself like crazy, 
and teaching others how to brand themselves or their business online,


If you want to learn more about that by the way, see my web site address 
at the end of this message...


Anyway, I'm also doing a lot more blog reading.  For this reason, I have 
found a blog or two which I really really want to follow on a very regular 
basis.  Both of them are powered by Wordpress, so they definitely do have 
RSS feeds which I can get the xml addresses to no problem at all.


I just need to know of a good app that will work with I O S 8.1.3 that is 
accessible and will let me read these blogs on the go.  Yeah, I know I 
could just use Safari, but that's kind of annoying.  I want them all in 
one centralized place.


Also, while on this topic, can someone explain to me in Safari what the 
Reader Available button does?  I kind of get it, but...  Doesn't that 
basically just strip down the site to text only?  Anyway, back to my 
initial question, I'd definitely! be more than happy to pay for the app, 
if that be necessary, if it's worth it.  Otherwise, just tell me about a 
freeby. Bottom line is, either way is ok.  Right now, I'm for the time 
being financially at a point where buying an app that costs a few bucks 
won't kill me in the least, so I'd rather do it now, while I can.


Thank you all for any and all help which you may provide.

Chris.
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Re: [Mac-access]: Fwd: The Incus Bulletin #1

[Ian McNamara]

it’s going to be great, going to keep a check on the forums smiley.
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Re: [Mac-access]: Google Chrome

[Bryan Jones]

Regarding the problems using VO+Arrow keys to move through web pages in Chrome 
under Yosemite, we’ve had some discussion about this on Google’s general 
accessibility mailing list, and Victor at Google has opened the following 
ticket:
"Issue 455118 - chromium - [A11Y] VoiceOver gets stuck on web pages while 
navigating with VoiceOver cursor keys."

HTH,
Bryan

On Jan 30, 2015, at 12:09 AM, Lovette Yewchan  wrote:
> I used to be able to tab and/or vo left or right arrow to go through the page 
> and read more than the links.
> I could interact with areas but now I get very little info at a time.
> Maybe a line or two at the most.

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Re: [Mac-access]: YoruFukurou help

[Sarah k Alawami]

Search for yorufukurou at http://tffppodcast.com/listen 
  The guide is from 2011 but about 90 percent   
of it will still apply.

Take care.
> On Feb 5, 2015, at 1:13 AM, Catherine Turner 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hi,
> 
> I have YoruFukurou but haven't used it much yet.  I'd like to find
> some kind of overview/guide on using it with VO, or just in general,
> but haven't found one so far.  I went to the help but this took me to
> the home page with links to download the app and not really help.
> 
> Does anyone know of any demonstrations/guides/podcasts about it?  In
> particular at the moment I'm wondering what the different views of the
> timeline are and how they're best used.  Can anyone help?
> 
> Thanks,
> Catherine
> 
> -- 
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Re: [Mac-access]: Review: Samson C01U Pro USB Mic : AskAudio

[Phil Halton]

looks good Jim, thanks

> On Feb 5, 2015, at 7:18 AM, Jim Noseworthy 
>  wrote:
> 
> Hello folks:
> 
> If anyone is looking for a low-cost excellent USB condenser mic, read on.
> 
> हिंदी
> It appears USB mics are now being accepted as potentially good recording 
> solutions in many home studios. Does Samson's "budget" C01U Pro USB mic defy 
> its price? 
> In years past, if someone said “low-priced microphone” to a recording 
> engineer, he’d immediately flash to the tinny built-in mics in portable 
> recorders, or those cheap plastic table-top dictation mics that sounded like 
> a voice over the telephone. Well, that stereotype is long dead, and if any 
> vestige of it remains, the Samson C01U Pro is the final nail in that coffin!
> 
> The Samson C01U Pro USB Microphone.
> The C01U Pro is a high-quality USB condenser mic, and despite its budget 
> price, it delivers the goods—and not only for voice recordings. While it may 
> not be a replacement for your favorite Neumann, it provides excellent sound, 
> and a high degree of convenience, to boot.
> The Specs
> The C01U Pro is an upgraded version of Samson’s original C01U USB mic, 
> retaining the original’s specs, while adding additional functionality. The 
> Pro is a large-diaphragm condenser, with a super-cardioid pickup pattern, and 
> a smooth response. 
> 
> The C01U Pro's Frequency Response & Polar Pattern.
> As you can see from the graph, the on-axis response is commendably flat, with 
> a gentle rise of around 3–4 dB at 10 kHz—this gives the mic a nice sense of 
> detail on voices and instruments (like acoustic guitar), and is inline with 
> the response of most vocal condensers. Directionality is as advertised, and 
> the mic did a good job of rejecting room noise. 
> The USB connection
> Connectivity is strictly via USB, with a port at the bottom of the mic, where 
> an XLR connection normally would be. There is no other audio output, and the 
> supplied USB cable provides not only the audio connection to the computer, 
> but also power for the mic. Here’s where the C01U Pro exceeds its 
> predecessor. To enable the mic to function as a one-stop solution for simple 
> recording needs (like podcasts), this version is also a full USB interface. 
> Not only does the USB connection bring in the mic’s audio signal, but it 
> offers playback as well, via an 1/8th-inch stereo headphone jack on the front 
> of the mic. This provides low-latency monitoring of the mic signal, along 
> with audio from the DAW, and makes simple recording tasks a breeze—just plug 
> it in and go. Of course, the mic can also be used for input alone, monitoring 
> normally through the DAW interface’s outs—both approaches worked fine for me 
> when I tested it out. And while I tested only with a computer DAW, Samson 
> points out that the mic can also be used with iPads and iPhones (4S & later) 
> via the appropriate adaptor.
> Setting Up
> The USB connection is compatible with both Windows and Mac without the need 
> for external drivers—I tested it on a Mac. As soon as it’s plugged in, the 
> mic shows up in the System Preferences Sound panel where you can choose it as 
> either System Input or Output (or both) and set the recording and playback 
> levels. 
> 
> The C01U Pro in OS X Sound Preferences.
> Even once you close this panel, you can keep an eye on signal levels via a 
> two-color LED on the front of the mic itself, which lights up green for 
> power, and red to indicate clipping. 
> As expected, the C01U Pro also showed up in Logic as an option for Input and 
> Output, and it worked perfectly whether I monitored through its own headphone 
> amp, or via my regular interface. 
> 
> The C01U Pro in Logic's Audio Preferences.
> The only wrinkle was a somewhat finicky headphone jack on the mic—the plug on 
> one set of phones wouldn’t insert properly, leaving me with only one ear 
> working, though another headphone plugged in and worked without problems 
> (finicky connections are often the case with 1/8th-inch jacks). Other than 
> that, operation was seamless.
> The Extras
> Once again, to make the mic a one-stop solution, Samson has thoughtfully 
> included everything you’ll need to get going. 
> 
> The C01U Pro with accessories.
> The mic comes with a 10’ USB cable, a swivel mount, a table top tripod stand, 
> and even a standard thread for connection to a mic stand. These goodies are 
> heavy, well-made pieces, and provide solid support for the mic, which itself 
> has a nice heft. The only things not included were a separate pop filter 
> (naturally the mic has a built-in windscreen) or an external shock mount, but 
> in use I didn’t feel the need for either—the mic didn’t pick up undue 
> thumping even on its desk stand, and with the mic just a hair off-axis, I had 
> no issues with p-pops.
> In use
> The Samson more than held its own against the higher-end mic, with a warm, 
> yet clear sound quality. 
> I tested the C01U Pro with Logic, first recording my own 

[Mac-access]: RSS Reader for I O S?

[Christopher-Mark Gilland]

Hey guys,

Am using a Space Gray IPhone 6 Plus 128GB.  I'm in the market for a good RSS 
reader.


Basically in a nutshell, I've not only begun blogging myself like crazy, and 
teaching others how to brand themselves or their business online,


If you want to learn more about that by the way, see my web site address at 
the end of this message...


Anyway, I'm also doing a lot more blog reading.  For this reason, I have 
found a blog or two which I really really want to follow on a very regular 
basis.  Both of them are powered by Wordpress, so they definitely do have 
RSS feeds which I can get the xml addresses to no problem at all.


I just need to know of a good app that will work with I O S 8.1.3 that is 
accessible and will let me read these blogs on the go.  Yeah, I know I could 
just use Safari, but that's kind of annoying.  I want them all in one 
centralized place.


Also, while on this topic, can someone explain to me in Safari what the 
Reader Available button does?  I kind of get it, but...  Doesn't that 
basically just strip down the site to text only?  Anyway, back to my initial 
question, I'd definitely! be more than happy to pay for the app, if that be 
necessary, if it's worth it.  Otherwise, just tell me about a freeby. 
Bottom line is, either way is ok.  Right now, I'm for the time being 
financially at a point where buying an app that costs a few bucks won't kill 
me in the least, so I'd rather do it now, while I can.


Thank you all for any and all help which you may provide.

Chris. 


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[Mac-access]: Fwd: The Incus Bulletin #1

[william lomas]

I believe this is being worked on for mac but we can discuss this game in the 
forums.


> Begin forwarded message:
> 
> Subject: The Incus Bulletin #1
> From: The Incus Games Team 
> Reply-To: The Incus Games Team 
> To: 
> Date: February 5, 2015 at 2:29:43 PM GMT
> 
> Incus Newsletter #1
> View this email in your browser 
> 
> 
> The Incus Bulletin #1
> The latest from Incus Games and Three Monkeys
> Hullo,
> 
> At some point recently, you signed up to receive news on our upcoming audio 
> adventure, and this is the first of our regular newsletters to keep you in 
> the loop with its development. 
> 
> In case you've completely forgotten what you've signed up for here: Three 
> Monkeysis an audio adventure due for release on PC later this year, and today 
> we can share a little bit more about how it's shaping up. 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Three Monkeys is an audio adventure for PC. You'll navigate forests, explore 
> caves, hunt for food, solve puzzles and fight your way through the world of 
> Byzantia to break a curse that has ripped the sun out of the sky. 
> 
> Plunged into darkness, Byzantia has been brought to its knees. You - a hero 
> born into this world blind - are unaffected by the curse, however, and 
> journey into the Abyss to restore order to the world. You'll receive no 
> graphic information on your journey, and must rely solely on your ears and 
> imagination to work your way through the game... 
> 
> Watch the Development Trailer
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Hopefully that brings you up to speed, as it brings us neatly onto our next 
> point, and something we've been looking forward to sharing for some time...
>  
> 
> Three Monkeys on Kickstarter!
> 
> 
> We quietened down during the back-end of 2014 in order to get the wheels in 
> motion for a Three Monkeys Kickstarter campaign. We're incredibly close to 
> pushing the button on this, and can't wait to bring you along for the ride. 
> We have some fantastic things in store for our backers, as well as a slew of 
> new information and details about the game. 
> 
> Please keep an eye out for the launch of the Kickstarter next week, and do 
> spread the word where you can.
>  
> 
> Join The Conversation!
> Incus Games was established with a passion for audio in games. That's at the 
> very heart of our philosophy, and something we're keen to push as we move 
> forward. 
> 
> To that end, we've just launched our Forums - or, The Byzantia Tavern 
> 
>  - which we're positioning as not only a hub for all discussion around Three 
> Monkeys, but as a hub for chatter about audio games - and audio in games - in 
> general. You're the first people to be invited to this new forum, and 
> hopefully the bedrock of the community that will form there. 
> 
> The Tavern's doors have only just opened, so if you notice any issues or bugs 
> during your stay, do let us know so we can get these fixed. 
> 
> Get stuck in!
> 
> Enter the Tavern! 
> 
> 
> That's it for the first Incus news bulletin. With the Kickstarter launching 
> next week, there's a slew of new content, updates and insights into the game 
> on the horizon, and we're really excited to share it all with you. 
> 
> Thanks for all your support so far, and until next time, 
> 
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[Mac-access]: Review: Samson C01U Pro USB Mic : AskAudio

[Jim Noseworthy]

Hello folks:

If anyone is looking for a low-cost excellent USB condenser mic, read on.

 हिंदी
It appears USB mics are now being accepted as potentially good recording 
solutions in many home studios. Does Samson's "budget" C01U Pro USB mic defy 
its price? 
In years past, if someone said “low-priced microphone” to a recording engineer, 
he’d immediately flash to the tinny built-in mics in portable recorders, or 
those cheap plastic table-top dictation mics that sounded like a voice over the 
telephone. Well, that stereotype is long dead, and if any vestige of it 
remains, the Samson C01U Pro is the final nail in that coffin!
 
The Samson C01U Pro USB Microphone.
The C01U Pro is a high-quality USB condenser mic, and despite its budget price, 
it delivers the goods—and not only for voice recordings. While it may not be a 
replacement for your favorite Neumann, it provides excellent sound, and a high 
degree of convenience, to boot.
The Specs
The C01U Pro is an upgraded version of Samson’s original C01U USB mic, 
retaining the original’s specs, while adding additional functionality. The Pro 
is a large-diaphragm condenser, with a super-cardioid pickup pattern, and a 
smooth response. 
 
The C01U Pro's Frequency Response & Polar Pattern.
As you can see from the graph, the on-axis response is commendably flat, with a 
gentle rise of around 3–4 dB at 10 kHz—this gives the mic a nice sense of 
detail on voices and instruments (like acoustic guitar), and is inline with the 
response of most vocal condensers. Directionality is as advertised, and the mic 
did a good job of rejecting room noise. 
The USB connection
Connectivity is strictly via USB, with a port at the bottom of the mic, where 
an XLR connection normally would be. There is no other audio output, and the 
supplied USB cable provides not only the audio connection to the computer, but 
also power for the mic. Here’s where the C01U Pro exceeds its predecessor. To 
enable the mic to function as a one-stop solution for simple recording needs 
(like podcasts), this version is also a full USB interface. Not only does the 
USB connection bring in the mic’s audio signal, but it offers playback as well, 
via an 1/8th-inch stereo headphone jack on the front of the mic. This provides 
low-latency monitoring of the mic signal, along with audio from the DAW, and 
makes simple recording tasks a breeze—just plug it in and go. Of course, the 
mic can also be used for input alone, monitoring normally through the DAW 
interface’s outs—both approaches worked fine for me when I tested it out. And 
while I tested only with a computer DAW, Samson points out that the mic can 
also be used with iPads and iPhones (4S & later) via the appropriate adaptor.
Setting Up
The USB connection is compatible with both Windows and Mac without the need for 
external drivers—I tested it on a Mac. As soon as it’s plugged in, the mic 
shows up in the System Preferences Sound panel where you can choose it as 
either System Input or Output (or both) and set the recording and playback 
levels. 
 
The C01U Pro in OS X Sound Preferences.
Even once you close this panel, you can keep an eye on signal levels via a 
two-color LED on the front of the mic itself, which lights up green for power, 
and red to indicate clipping. 
As expected, the C01U Pro also showed up in Logic as an option for Input and 
Output, and it worked perfectly whether I monitored through its own headphone 
amp, or via my regular interface. 
 
The C01U Pro in Logic's Audio Preferences.
The only wrinkle was a somewhat finicky headphone jack on the mic—the plug on 
one set of phones wouldn’t insert properly, leaving me with only one ear 
working, though another headphone plugged in and worked without problems 
(finicky connections are often the case with 1/8th-inch jacks). Other than 
that, operation was seamless.
The Extras
Once again, to make the mic a one-stop solution, Samson has thoughtfully 
included everything you’ll need to get going. 
 
The C01U Pro with accessories.
The mic comes with a 10’ USB cable, a swivel mount, a table top tripod stand, 
and even a standard thread for connection to a mic stand. These goodies are 
heavy, well-made pieces, and provide solid support for the mic, which itself 
has a nice heft. The only things not included were a separate pop filter 
(naturally the mic has a built-in windscreen) or an external shock mount, but 
in use I didn’t feel the need for either—the mic didn’t pick up undue thumping 
even on its desk stand, and with the mic just a hair off-axis, I had no issues 
with p-pops.
In use
The Samson more than held its own against the higher-end mic, with a warm, yet 
clear sound quality. 
I tested the C01U Pro with Logic, first recording my own voice, and then 
comparing it to an AKG 535 (a vocal condenser mic about 4 times the price of 
the Samson). As the audio file shows (Audio Example 1), the Samson more than 
held its own against the higher-end mic, with a warm, yet clear sound quali

[Mac-access]: New Braille App for the Ipad

[Roger Firman]

Hello,

Just wondering what thoughts there are regarding this application.

There are a couple of links below which link to the same demonstration,
however, voiceover is not used which seems rather strange.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8RjQGoH43M

http://www.accessyoutube.org.uk/play/?v=d8RjQGoH43M&s

Best wishes,

Roger.


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Re: [Mac-access]: YoruFukurou help

[David Griffith]

I am a bit of a novice myself but have found the app pretty 
straightforward for basic usage.


What I normally do with any app is to explore it it and go through all 
the menu options, noting any short cut keys that VO announces. Also 
whilst in the Twitter table pressing shift VO M to bring up the context 
menu also reveals shortcut options normally.


I am a very basic user though.

David Griffith

On 05/02/2015 09:13, Catherine Turner wrote:

Hi,

I have YoruFukurou but haven't used it much yet.  I'd like to find
some kind of overview/guide on using it with VO, or just in general,
but haven't found one so far.  I went to the help but this took me to
the home page with links to download the app and not really help.

Does anyone know of any demonstrations/guides/podcasts about it?  In
particular at the moment I'm wondering what the different views of the
timeline are and how they're best used.  Can anyone help?

Thanks,
Catherine



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[Mac-access]: YoruFukurou help

[Catherine Turner]

Hi,

I have YoruFukurou but haven't used it much yet.  I'd like to find
some kind of overview/guide on using it with VO, or just in general,
but haven't found one so far.  I went to the help but this took me to
the home page with links to download the app and not really help.

Does anyone know of any demonstrations/guides/podcasts about it?  In
particular at the moment I'm wondering what the different views of the
timeline are and how they're best used.  Can anyone help?

Thanks,
Catherine

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