Re: Aggravating USB issue
Actually, I have just tried again with the cable which acts as both interface cable nd charger (one plugs the cable into an adaptor) which kept falling out before; it’s a magnet where it attaches to the Actilino, which as we all know, can be tricky. But I have finally done it. I’m amazed the tech didn’t fiddle with things more, but I guess he figured it wasn’t an “Apple” issue . . . which really, it’s not, once we ascertained the MacBook was working fine. Aggravation terminated. :) > On Nov 11, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Christine Grassman > wrote: > > This was my initial response as well. However, it works quite nicely with > Bluetooth; the Braille is excellent; it is comfortable to use, and most > importantly for me, it has automatic tactile control which allows for reading > without having to manually go backwards and forwards (although one can, if > one wishes). I am an extremely fast Braille reader and I have tendinitis in > my dominant hand, so any extra repetitive motion is a no-no. I am also quite > confident that the manufacturer will get around to making Actilino as > compatible with Mac as with Windows. For my purposes, it is worth the > inconvenience. > Now, for the update regarding the original problem: > Apparently, none of the USB cables I have appear to be the correct one for > connecting the Actilino to the MacBook. I require a male-to-male USB 3.0, > which is no longer standard, and Apple doesn’t carry it, nor any adaptors for > it. I’ve ordered a couple. Meanwhile, the Genius Bar member, Mike, who was > assisting me stated that I should ascertain that people copy and paste > between the Actilino and a MacBook this way, as he said he was not certain it > would work even with the correct cable. He suggested it might be more > feasible to copy my files onto a drive from the MacBook, then connect that > drive to the USB port and read on the Actilino. So I am off to the Handy Tech > list to clarify what others are doing. Apparently, my computer and all ports > are in tip-top shape, and the MacBook was reacting to a different USB cable > connection than it liked, as it was happening merely with the insertion of > the various cables, even without the Actilino attached. > Christine > > >> On Nov 11, 2017, at 3:26 PM, alia robinson wrote: >> >> I looked at the actilino. I decided against it because it uses all windows >> software. there isn’t even a way to update it with a mac. that made it >> absolutely unfeasible for me. >> >> On Nov 11, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Christine Grassman >> wrote: >> >> Hello all: >> For the past two days, I have attempted to connect an Actilino Braille >> display for the purpose of transferring BRF files to read on the Actilino. >> However, each time I connect it to my 2014 Macbook Air, I receive a “USB >> accessories disabled; remove the USB device which is drawing too much >> power”. I’m paraphrasing. I’ve tried connecting with the MacBook and the >> Actilino with and without AC power. I tried simply ignoring the message and >> checking system information to see if the Actilino was being read as an >> available device. Nope. Any ideas would be appreciated. Headed to the Apple >> store later for something entirely different, but I’m not sure if they can >> help with this: the question is: is this a glitch in the MacBook or the >> Actilino, or neither? Can’t see how it’s user error, but . . . you never >> know. :) It was also suggested that I hold down left shift, control, option, >> and the power key for at least ten seconds with the MacBook plugged in and >> all USB devices unplugged, then try again. No luck. I’ve tried rebooting. >> I’ve checked my disk. I suspect it isn’t worth attempting resetting the >> PRAM, but what do I know? I’m not nearly as technically savvy as a bunch of >> you folks. >> Thanks in advance for any assistance. >> Christine >> >> P.S. Otherwise, after a two-and-half-month quest to find the Braille display >> which is ideal for me, Actilino fits the bill . . . so I would love to >> resolve this soon. >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: >> macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you >> can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >
Re: Aggravating USB issue
I also got from the user manual that you can’t transfer plain text to the device and have it contracted on the actilino itsself. you have to contract it through transfer on their software. that was the deal breaker for me. the neobraille also moves the display automatically it seems. I am starting to have wrist issues myself. On Nov 11, 2017, at 10:58 PM, Christine Grassman wrote: This was my initial response as well. However, it works quite nicely with Bluetooth; the Braille is excellent; it is comfortable to use, and most importantly for me, it has automatic tactile control which allows for reading without having to manually go backwards and forwards (although one can, if one wishes). I am an extremely fast Braille reader and I have tendinitis in my dominant hand, so any extra repetitive motion is a no-no. I am also quite confident that the manufacturer will get around to making Actilino as compatible with Mac as with Windows. For my purposes, it is worth the inconvenience. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Aggravating USB issue
This was my initial response as well. However, it works quite nicely with Bluetooth; the Braille is excellent; it is comfortable to use, and most importantly for me, it has automatic tactile control which allows for reading without having to manually go backwards and forwards (although one can, if one wishes). I am an extremely fast Braille reader and I have tendinitis in my dominant hand, so any extra repetitive motion is a no-no. I am also quite confident that the manufacturer will get around to making Actilino as compatible with Mac as with Windows. For my purposes, it is worth the inconvenience. Now, for the update regarding the original problem: Apparently, none of the USB cables I have appear to be the correct one for connecting the Actilino to the MacBook. I require a male-to-male USB 3.0, which is no longer standard, and Apple doesn’t carry it, nor any adaptors for it. I’ve ordered a couple. Meanwhile, the Genius Bar member, Mike, who was assisting me stated that I should ascertain that people copy and paste between the Actilino and a MacBook this way, as he said he was not certain it would work even with the correct cable. He suggested it might be more feasible to copy my files onto a drive from the MacBook, then connect that drive to the USB port and read on the Actilino. So I am off to the Handy Tech list to clarify what others are doing. Apparently, my computer and all ports are in tip-top shape, and the MacBook was reacting to a different USB cable connection than it liked, as it was happening merely with the insertion of the various cables, even without the Actilino attached. Christine > On Nov 11, 2017, at 3:26 PM, alia robinson wrote: > > I looked at the actilino. I decided against it because it uses all windows > software. there isn’t even a way to update it with a mac. that made it > absolutely unfeasible for me. > > On Nov 11, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Christine Grassman > wrote: > > Hello all: > For the past two days, I have attempted to connect an Actilino Braille > display for the purpose of transferring BRF files to read on the Actilino. > However, each time I connect it to my 2014 Macbook Air, I receive a “USB > accessories disabled; remove the USB device which is drawing too much power”. > I’m paraphrasing. I’ve tried connecting with the MacBook and the Actilino > with and without AC power. I tried simply ignoring the message and checking > system information to see if the Actilino was being read as an available > device. Nope. Any ideas would be appreciated. Headed to the Apple store later > for something entirely different, but I’m not sure if they can help with > this: the question is: is this a glitch in the MacBook or the Actilino, or > neither? Can’t see how it’s user error, but . . . you never know. :) It was > also suggested that I hold down left shift, control, option, and the power > key for at least ten seconds with the MacBook plugged in and all USB devices > unplugged, then try again. No luck. I’ve tried rebooting. I’ve checked my > disk. I suspect it isn’t worth attempting resetting the PRAM, but what do I > know? I’m not nearly as technically savvy as a bunch of you folks. > Thanks in advance for any assistance. > Christine > > P.S. Otherwise, after a two-and-half-month quest to find the Braille display > which is ideal for me, Actilino fits the bill . . . so I would love to > resolve this soon. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you > can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you c
Re: IClever Bluetooth keyboard
Hi, Any tips anyone can give on using this keyboard would be appreciated. My girlfriend and I both got one but can't seem to figure out how to do something simple like actvitate an item or return to the home screen. Does anyone know of a UG or any documentation on using this particular keyboard with the iPhone? Thanks, Gabe Sent from Gabe's iPhone > On Nov 11, 2017, at 3:27 PM, Donna Goodin wrote: > > I agree about the contour folding. That's a very nice feature. > > Re interacting, sorry, my bad. What I meant to say was, do you have to have > Quicknav on all the time? From the little bit that I've used it, that would > seem to be the case. > Cheers, > Donna >> On Nov 11, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Alex Hall wrote: >> >> I have the same one.I don't need it often, but it's nice when I do. I also >> l∮ folding, so I can carry it without worrying about damaging keys or >> bending the keyboard. >> >> Can you explain what you mean by interacting? That's commonplace on the Mac, >> but I don't know about it on iOS. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >>> On Nov 11, 2017, at 16:53, Donna Goodin wrote: >>> >>> Well, I’m writing this message on it. >>> >>> I like the form factor a lot. It will easily fit in my purse, as it folds >>> down to a very small size.Getting used to how it works will take some time, >>> though. For those of you who are used to BT keyboards,do you always have >>> to interact? >>> TIA, >>> Donna >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>> -- >>> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >>> Visionaries list. >>> >>> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >>> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners >>> or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >>> >>> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: >>> macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - >>> you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >>> >>> The archives for this list can be searched at: >>> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >>> --- >>> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >>> "MacVisionaries" group. >>> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >>> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >>> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >>> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >>> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: >> macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you >> can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you > can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel
Re: IClever Bluetooth keyboard
I agree about the contour folding. That's a very nice feature. Re interacting, sorry, my bad. What I meant to say was, do you have to have Quicknav on all the time? From the little bit that I've used it, that would seem to be the case. Cheers, Donna > On Nov 11, 2017, at 4:37 PM, Alex Hall wrote: > > I have the same one.I don't need it often, but it's nice when I do. I also l∮ > folding, so I can carry it without worrying about damaging keys or bending > the keyboard. > > Can you explain what you mean by interacting? That's commonplace on the Mac, > but I don't know about it on iOS. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Nov 11, 2017, at 16:53, Donna Goodin wrote: >> >> Well, I’m writing this message on it. >> >> I like the form factor a lot. It will easily fit in my purse, as it folds >> down to a very small size.Getting used to how it works will take some time, >> though. For those of you who are used to BT keyboards,do you always have to >> interact? >> TIA, >> Donna >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> -- >> The following information is important for all members of the Mac >> Visionaries list. >> >> If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if >> you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or >> moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. >> >> Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: >> macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you >> can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com >> >> The archives for this list can be searched at: >> http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ >> --- >> You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups >> "MacVisionaries" group. >> To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an >> email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. >> To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. >> Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. >> For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you > can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: IClever Bluetooth keyboard
I have the same one.I don't need it often, but it's nice when I do. I also l∮ folding, so I can carry it without worrying about damaging keys or bending the keyboard. Can you explain what you mean by interacting? That's commonplace on the Mac, but I don't know about it on iOS. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 11, 2017, at 16:53, Donna Goodin wrote: > > Well, I’m writing this message on it. > > I like the form factor a lot. It will easily fit in my purse, as it folds > down to a very small size.Getting used to how it works will take some time, > though. For those of you who are used to BT keyboards,do you always have to > interact? > TIA, > Donna > > Sent from my iPhone > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you > can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
IClever Bluetooth keyboard
Well, I’m writing this message on it. I like the form factor a lot. It will easily fit in my purse, as it folds down to a very small size.Getting used to how it works will take some time, though. For those of you who are used to BT keyboards,do you always have to interact? TIA, Donna Sent from my iPhone -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Facebook and interacting with a message.
Hi! I wrote a message in a group on facebook but i can not view the comments. I see that people has commented the message but when i double tap on the message i only get suggestions such as save or remove or block comments. So how in the world do i view the comments? Thanks. /A -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Highlightign text in Pages works again
Has anyone noticed? Highlighting text in Pages 6.3.1 works fine again with VoiceOver. What a relief. :-) Jürgen -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Aggravating USB issue
I looked at the actilino. I decided against it because it uses all windows software. there isn’t even a way to update it with a mac. that made it absolutely unfeasible for me. On Nov 11, 2017, at 1:54 PM, Christine Grassman wrote: Hello all: For the past two days, I have attempted to connect an Actilino Braille display for the purpose of transferring BRF files to read on the Actilino. However, each time I connect it to my 2014 Macbook Air, I receive a “USB accessories disabled; remove the USB device which is drawing too much power”. I’m paraphrasing. I’ve tried connecting with the MacBook and the Actilino with and without AC power. I tried simply ignoring the message and checking system information to see if the Actilino was being read as an available device. Nope. Any ideas would be appreciated. Headed to the Apple store later for something entirely different, but I’m not sure if they can help with this: the question is: is this a glitch in the MacBook or the Actilino, or neither? Can’t see how it’s user error, but . . . you never know. :) It was also suggested that I hold down left shift, control, option, and the power key for at least ten seconds with the MacBook plugged in and all USB devices unplugged, then try again. No luck. I’ve tried rebooting. I’ve checked my disk. I suspect it isn’t worth attempting resetting the PRAM, but what do I know? I’m not nearly as technically savvy as a bunch of you folks. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Christine P.S. Otherwise, after a two-and-half-month quest to find the Braille display which is ideal for me, Actilino fits the bill . . . so I would love to resolve this soon. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: Aggravating USB issue
You know, I had the same or similar problem with at least one Usb port. I found that it happened after I jabbed my headphone jack into it by mistake. It apparently set some switch, so I found that I just needed to go back into it at the bottom corner, where I could feel it closer to the opening and gently push it further back into the slot with that blunt object. Then I could feel it click back into place, and that fixed it. Hth, and let us know if that worked. > On Nov 11, 2017, at 11:54 AM, Christine Grassman > wrote: > > Hello all: > For the past two days, I have attempted to connect an Actilino Braille > display for the purpose of transferring BRF files to read on the Actilino. > However, each time I connect it to my 2014 Macbook Air, I receive a “USB > accessories disabled; remove the USB device which is drawing too much power”. > I’m paraphrasing. I’ve tried connecting with the MacBook and the Actilino > with and without AC power. I tried simply ignoring the message and checking > system information to see if the Actilino was being read as an available > device. Nope. Any ideas would be appreciated. Headed to the Apple store later > for something entirely different, but I’m not sure if they can help with > this: the question is: is this a glitch in the MacBook or the Actilino, or > neither? Can’t see how it’s user error, but . . . you never know. :) It was > also suggested that I hold down left shift, control, option, and the power > key for at least ten seconds with the MacBook plugged in and all USB devices > unplugged, then try again. No luck. I’ve tried rebooting. I’ve checked my > disk. I suspect it isn’t worth attempting resetting the PRAM, but what do I > know? I’m not nearly as technically savvy as a bunch of you folks. > Thanks in advance for any assistance. > Christine > > P.S. Otherwise, after a two-and-half-month quest to find the Braille display > which is ideal for me, Actilino fits the bill . . . so I would love to > resolve this soon. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if > you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or > moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. > > Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: > macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you > can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com > > The archives for this list can be searched at: > http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ > --- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "MacVisionaries" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. > To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. > Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. > For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
RE: update problem solved
Thanks for the update on this, Mike. Mark -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Mike Arrigo Sent: Saturday, November 11, 2017 8:49 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: update problem solved Got the 10.13.1 update to install, looks like journaling needs to be enabled for the install to work, this was never an issue before but easy enough to fix. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Aggravating USB issue
Hello all: For the past two days, I have attempted to connect an Actilino Braille display for the purpose of transferring BRF files to read on the Actilino. However, each time I connect it to my 2014 Macbook Air, I receive a “USB accessories disabled; remove the USB device which is drawing too much power”. I’m paraphrasing. I’ve tried connecting with the MacBook and the Actilino with and without AC power. I tried simply ignoring the message and checking system information to see if the Actilino was being read as an available device. Nope. Any ideas would be appreciated. Headed to the Apple store later for something entirely different, but I’m not sure if they can help with this: the question is: is this a glitch in the MacBook or the Actilino, or neither? Can’t see how it’s user error, but . . . you never know. :) It was also suggested that I hold down left shift, control, option, and the power key for at least ten seconds with the MacBook plugged in and all USB devices unplugged, then try again. No luck. I’ve tried rebooting. I’ve checked my disk. I suspect it isn’t worth attempting resetting the PRAM, but what do I know? I’m not nearly as technically savvy as a bunch of you folks. Thanks in advance for any assistance. Christine P.S. Otherwise, after a two-and-half-month quest to find the Braille display which is ideal for me, Actilino fits the bill . . . so I would love to resolve this soon. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
update problem solved
Got the 10.13.1 update to install, looks like journaling needs to be enabled for the install to work, this was never an issue before but easy enough to fix. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 hours - CNET
That’s perfectly understandable. Vision is the primary input source for people in the world is built around it. And as we all know, adjusting to blindness is no picnic. It’s kind like they keep moving the furniture on you without telling you. Sent from my IPhone > On Nov 11, 2017, at 5:19 AM, David Chittenden wrote: > > Yes, but it is a matter of degree. Overall, blind people tend to complain and > resist change more than sighted people. In schools, blind children tend to > resist change more than any of the other physical or sensory disabilities. > > Kind regards, > > David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA > Email: dchitten...@gmail.com > Mobile: +61 488 988 936 > Sent from my iPhone > >> On 11 Nov 2017, at 20:06, lenron brown wrote: >> >> Maybe they do but you will find sighted people complain about things >> they don't like as well. This can range from tech changes to well >> anything else like bad drivers. >> >>> On 11/10/17, Maria Reyes wrote: >>> Just saying, I feel like the blind community complains about technology >>> moving on a lot. >>> >>> Maria Reyes >>> Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io >>> iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com >>> On Nov 10, 2017, at 5:55 PM, E.T. wrote: Maria, complaining is part of the human condition, If you have never complained, you are not human. (smiles) From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . "God for you is where you sweep away all the mysteries of the world, all the challenges to our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off and say God did it." --Carl Sagan E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com > On 11/10/2017 2:17 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: > Just curious why does the blind community complain a lot about this > stuff? Welcome to the future... Time to move on. > Anyway, if you are able to glance at your iPhone X there is a feature > that you can enable in settings, accessibility, Face ID and passcode. > David has a good point about the cameras being useful for the blind with > improved OCR. > Maria Reyes > Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io > iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com >> On Nov 7, 2017, at 3:56 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: >> >> I love it. >> >> I Knew it wouldn't take long. >> But I dind't think it would be this short a time. >> >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Saqib Hussain >> Sent: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 3:37 AM >> To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >> Subject: Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 >> hours - CNET >> >> Hi. This morning I read an article where younger sibling managed to >> unlock an iPhone 10 and they were most definitely not twins. Mac rumours >> has the story. >> >>> On 1 Nov 2017, at 17:00, Tim Kilburn wrote: >>> >>> Hi, >>> >>> Yes, you are correct with respect to the identical twins aspect of this >>> feature, although photos, masks and such have no bearing in this >>> process as the identification process is a 3D process, therefore, 2D >>> photos are immaterial. This can be affirmed in the same article you >>> partially posted. My main point is that we need to be careful when >>> posting opinions of potential, unproven deficiencies. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Nov 1, 2017, at 10:36, Robin wrote: >>> >>> No, I,Robin do NOT have any Proof that Apple's TouchID is More or Less >>> Secure than its NEW FaceID Although I have Heard News that Identical >>> Twins Privacy & Security is More Secure with TouchID as Opposed to its >>> FaceID based on Early Reports of Apple's FaceID on its ForthComing >>> Anniversary Eidition of the iPhone, the iPhoneX (Pronounced iPhone10) >>> >>> People don't have the Same FingerPrints, but Photos or Faces can be >>> Identical as IN Identical Twins >>> >>> I,Robin Learned through MyStudy of Forensics (Forensic Science) that >>> FringerPrints Vary from 1 Individual TO Another (Individual) At 08:30 >>> AM 11/1/2017, you wrote: Hi Robin, do you have some credible source to support your belief about the level of security of a Face ID vs a finger-print sensor? I'm not sure if one is actually more secure than the other, just another method to do things. As I've mentioned a few times before, when the finger-print sensor was first introduced on the iPhone, there was tons of noise made about it's probable lack of security compared to the good old pass-code. Now that we've had it for a while, many people are making it sound like it's the best thing yet an
odd issue with updating to 10.13.1
For some reason, using the software update from the app store, this update will not install, wondering if anyone else has noticed this? After the system reboots, it still says that it's on 10.13, going t try running the newest installer to see if that works instead. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile)
I think it will be a wonderful device. Although, last night while watching A.b.C. news at 11 PM they had a short clip about issues with Apple’s new 10 and its locking up in the cold. It turned very cold here yesterday and we’re now having December/January temps in the 20’s & 30’s. The broadcast said Apple is aware of the problem and working on it. Other than that they didn’t give any further information. I’m keeping my fingers crossed that by the time I get my phone in early december I’ll get a model that doesn’t have any adversions to cold. Between now and then I guess I’ll get knitting and make the thing a protective warming case! Eileen From: M. Taylor Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 10:25 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) Hello Eileen, You are so going to love your new iPHone 10. It really is an amazing piece of technology. Be sure to keep us posted on how you get on with it, when it arrives. Mark From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 5:57 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) Hi Mark, I too went to my local Apple store earlier this week intending to get a new phone. I looked at both the 8 and the new 10. I didn’t consider looking at the 8 plus since I like a phone that takes up smaller real estate in my purse & pocket. I still can’t believe I took the plunge, but I ordered an IPhone 10 in silver with 256G. I have to say I think the phone is really slick. And even though I don’t see the screen I do find myself using the phone for a lot of scanning and picture taking these days. I think the better photo ability will help at the end of the day. I do think its crazy money to spend on a phone. I never in my life thought I’d spend this much on a phone, but I do love my cell phone and its so much more than just a phone. This one will have to last me longer than usual because I can’t justify upgrading this one in another 3 or 4 years. To be honest my IPhone 6 is still working perfectly and is in good condition. I treated myself and why not we only live once! I will have a learning curve on some of the new gestures once I get the phone in 3 to 4 weeks. I also wound up coming home and placing the order by phone because I wanted to return my 6 for cash, but to do that I would have been without a phone during the 3 or 4 week waiting period on the 10. So once I get the 10 I’ll go back to the Apple store and ask for gift cards for my phone and my husbands 6 which I had been holding onto. I’ll buy all the necessary accessories once I have the gift cards in-hand. Enjoy your new 8 plus. Eileen From: M. Taylor Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 11:43 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) Hello All, Well, I was in an Apple Store today just browsing around when I decided to go ahead and make the plunge and get a new phone. While I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with iPhone 10, believe it or not, I do not like its smaller form factor nor, as a low vision user, its display aspect-ratio in terms of watching videos. To me, it's just too narrow. Again, this is just my opinion and my opinion, only. As for my take on Face ID? Hmm! Well, the thrill of it wore off pretty fast on me (smile). While I have no doubt but that Face ID is here to stay, as well it should, I decided to go with a SIM-free, space gray, 256GB iPhone 8 Plus. I was surprised to learn that the SIM-free models of the iPHone 8 series launched in the US at the same time as the carrier-branded models. It used to be that the SIM-free models were launched no sooner than two months after the carrier-branded models. I was told by an Apple Genius, today, that the SIM-free model of iPhone 10 is not yet available in the US. Just as an F.Y.I., in the USA, only the SIM-free models ship with a SIM card removal tool. I have always thought this to be a ridiculous practice of Apple for, carrier-branded or not, one may choose to remove the SIM card at some point in the future. Besides, for the amount of money one pays for iPhone, I think Apple should include the SIM card removal tool, along with a three-course meal, for that matter. (smile) I also purchased Apple Care Plus along with my prerequisite screen protector. I was delighted to discover that the 8 plus fits in the same case as my 6 plus so no added expense, there. I updated my Windows iTunes 12.6 to 12.6.3 and it's running beautifully. As I did not update my iPhone 6 Plus to iOS 11.x, I will make a full backup to iTunes and restore to the new phone later this weekend. Okay, I know that's more information than you wanted but, what can I say? I'm feeling chatty (smile). Until Next Time, Mark -- The following information is important for all members of
Free data recovery software for damaged memory card?
Hi all, I'm looking for data recovery software that's low cost or free and works on macOS. My mother uses a high-end digital camera, and one of her compact flash cards is corrupt. At least, I'm assuming it is, because it worked to take pictures but is now not recognized by any computer we try it in. It's an old card, so this doesn't surprise me, but I'd like to help her recover the pictures before I format and trash the card. Does anyone have suggestions for good software to handle this? To be clear, I'm not looking for a way to recover deleted data, which is mostly what I found online. Thanks. -- Alex Hall -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators directly rather than posting on the list itself. Your Mac Visionaries list moderator is Mark Taylor. You can reach mark at: macvisionaries+modera...@googlegroups.com and your owner is Cara Quinn - you can reach Cara at caraqu...@caraquinn.com The archives for this list can be searched at: http://www.mail-archive.com/macvisionaries@googlegroups.com/ --- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to macvisionaries+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. Visit this group at https://groups.google.com/group/macvisionaries. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/d/optout.
Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 hours - CNET
Yes, but it is a matter of degree. Overall, blind people tend to complain and resist change more than sighted people. In schools, blind children tend to resist change more than any of the other physical or sensory disabilities. Kind regards, David Chittenden, MSc, MRCAA Email: dchitten...@gmail.com Mobile: +61 488 988 936 Sent from my iPhone > On 11 Nov 2017, at 20:06, lenron brown wrote: > > Maybe they do but you will find sighted people complain about things > they don't like as well. This can range from tech changes to well > anything else like bad drivers. > >> On 11/10/17, Maria Reyes wrote: >> Just saying, I feel like the blind community complains about technology >> moving on a lot. >> >> Maria Reyes >> Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io >> iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com >> >>> On Nov 10, 2017, at 5:55 PM, E.T. wrote: >>> >>> Maria, complaining is part of the human condition, If you have never >>> complained, you are not human. (smiles) >>> >>> From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . >>> "God for you is where you sweep away all the >>> mysteries of the world, all the challenges to >>> our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off >>> and say God did it." --Carl Sagan >>> E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com >>> On 11/10/2017 2:17 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: Just curious why does the blind community complain a lot about this stuff? Welcome to the future... Time to move on. Anyway, if you are able to glance at your iPhone X there is a feature that you can enable in settings, accessibility, Face ID and passcode. David has a good point about the cameras being useful for the blind with improved OCR. Maria Reyes Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com > On Nov 7, 2017, at 3:56 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > I love it. > > I Knew it wouldn't take long. > But I dind't think it would be this short a time. > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Saqib Hussain > Sent: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 3:37 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 > hours - CNET > > Hi. This morning I read an article where younger sibling managed to > unlock an iPhone 10 and they were most definitely not twins. Mac rumours > has the story. > >> On 1 Nov 2017, at 17:00, Tim Kilburn wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> Yes, you are correct with respect to the identical twins aspect of this >> feature, although photos, masks and such have no bearing in this >> process as the identification process is a 3D process, therefore, 2D >> photos are immaterial. This can be affirmed in the same article you >> partially posted. My main point is that we need to be careful when >> posting opinions of potential, unproven deficiencies. >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On Nov 1, 2017, at 10:36, Robin wrote: >> >> No, I,Robin do NOT have any Proof that Apple's TouchID is More or Less >> Secure than its NEW FaceID Although I have Heard News that Identical >> Twins Privacy & Security is More Secure with TouchID as Opposed to its >> FaceID based on Early Reports of Apple's FaceID on its ForthComing >> Anniversary Eidition of the iPhone, the iPhoneX (Pronounced iPhone10) >> >> People don't have the Same FingerPrints, but Photos or Faces can be >> Identical as IN Identical Twins >> >> I,Robin Learned through MyStudy of Forensics (Forensic Science) that >> FringerPrints Vary from 1 Individual TO Another (Individual) At 08:30 >> AM 11/1/2017, you wrote: >>> Hi Robin, >>> >>> do you have some credible source to support your belief about the >>> level of security of a Face ID vs a finger-print sensor? I'm not sure >>> if one is actually more secure than the other, just another method to >>> do things. As I've mentioned a few times before, when the >>> finger-print sensor was first introduced on the iPhone, there was tons >>> of noise made about it's probable lack of security compared to the >>> good old pass-code. Now that we've had it for a while, many people >>> are making it sound like it's the best thing yet and anything new >>> won't do. We are all welcome to our opinions, but I believe that it >>> is beneficial to base these opinions on sound research, rather than >>> hear-say. You may be right in the end, I'm really not sure, but I >>> haven't seen anything but arm-chair opinions so far. >>> >>> Later... >>> >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >>> >>> On Nov 1, 2017, at 00:05, Robin wro
Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 hours - CNET
Maybe they do but you will find sighted people complain about things they don't like as well. This can range from tech changes to well anything else like bad drivers. On 11/10/17, Maria Reyes wrote: > Just saying, I feel like the blind community complains about technology > moving on a lot. > > Maria Reyes > Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io > iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com > >> On Nov 10, 2017, at 5:55 PM, E.T. wrote: >> >> Maria, complaining is part of the human condition, If you have never >> complained, you are not human. (smiles) >> >> From E.T.'s Keyboard. . . >> "God for you is where you sweep away all the >> mysteries of the world, all the challenges to >> our intelligence. You simply turn your mind off >> and say God did it." --Carl Sagan >> E-mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com >> >>> On 11/10/2017 2:17 PM, Maria Reyes wrote: >>> Just curious why does the blind community complain a lot about this >>> stuff? Welcome to the future... Time to move on. >>> Anyway, if you are able to glance at your iPhone X there is a feature >>> that you can enable in settings, accessibility, Face ID and passcode. >>> David has a good point about the cameras being useful for the blind with >>> improved OCR. >>> Maria Reyes >>> Owner of the following groups: Apple 411: apple411+subscr...@groups.io >>> iMessage/FaceTime: the.big.apple.n...@gmail.com On Nov 7, 2017, at 3:56 AM, Simon Fogarty wrote: I love it. I Knew it wouldn't take long. But I dind't think it would be this short a time. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Saqib Hussain Sent: Tuesday, 7 November 2017 3:37 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: iPhone X review: 14 important takeaways from our first 18 hours - CNET Hi. This morning I read an article where younger sibling managed to unlock an iPhone 10 and they were most definitely not twins. Mac rumours has the story. > On 1 Nov 2017, at 17:00, Tim Kilburn wrote: > > Hi, > > Yes, you are correct with respect to the identical twins aspect of this > feature, although photos, masks and such have no bearing in this > process as the identification process is a 3D process, therefore, 2D > photos are immaterial. This can be affirmed in the same article you > partially posted. My main point is that we need to be careful when > posting opinions of potential, unproven deficiencies. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Nov 1, 2017, at 10:36, Robin wrote: > > No, I,Robin do NOT have any Proof that Apple's TouchID is More or Less > Secure than its NEW FaceID Although I have Heard News that Identical > Twins Privacy & Security is More Secure with TouchID as Opposed to its > FaceID based on Early Reports of Apple's FaceID on its ForthComing > Anniversary Eidition of the iPhone, the iPhoneX (Pronounced iPhone10) > > People don't have the Same FingerPrints, but Photos or Faces can be > Identical as IN Identical Twins > > I,Robin Learned through MyStudy of Forensics (Forensic Science) that > FringerPrints Vary from 1 Individual TO Another (Individual) At 08:30 > AM 11/1/2017, you wrote: >> Hi Robin, >> >> do you have some credible source to support your belief about the >> level of security of a Face ID vs a finger-print sensor? I'm not sure >> if one is actually more secure than the other, just another method to >> do things. As I've mentioned a few times before, when the >> finger-print sensor was first introduced on the iPhone, there was tons >> of noise made about it's probable lack of security compared to the >> good old pass-code. Now that we've had it for a while, many people >> are making it sound like it's the best thing yet and anything new >> won't do. We are all welcome to our opinions, but I believe that it >> is beneficial to base these opinions on sound research, rather than >> hear-say. You may be right in the end, I'm really not sure, but I >> haven't seen anything but arm-chair opinions so far. >> >> Later... >> >> Tim Kilburn >> Fort McMurray, AB Canada >> >> On Nov 1, 2017, at 00:05, Robin wrote: >> >> Why do you Beleive Apple's Face ID is SO Secure because Apple Says >> So? >> Personally, I Beleive >> Touch ID is More Secure & Gives Users More Security & Privacy than >> Apple's Face ID >> >> Would Apple go Away from The Norm & Keep its iPhoneX special by >> Having it be the ONLY iPhone to come Equipped With Face ID for a >> Couple of Years to Justify the Price? >> Probably Not >> At 10:59 PM 10/31/2017, you wrote: >>> Hi Tim, >>> >>> Facial recog is m
Re: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile)
That’s not a bad price, Mark, when one considers how much these devices do for us. I use my iPhone to read eBooks, get around, get sighted assistance, listen to Audible books, identify packages that I purchase from the grocery store, and the list goes on. I hope you have loads of fun with your new phone! All the best from Austria, where lots of people will be enjoying St. Martin’s Day goose today, Mike > On 11 Nov 2017, at 08:38, myguidedo...@gmail.com wrote: > > Are you promoting yourself or another Mark? LOL. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of M. Taylor > Sent: November 10, 2017 7:25 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: RE: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) > > Hello Eileen, > > You are so going to love your new iPHone 10. It really is an amazing piece > of technology. > > Be sure to keep us posted on how you get on with it, when it arrives. > > Mark > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Eileen Scrivani > Sent: Friday, November 10, 2017 5:57 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Re: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) > > Hi Mark, > > I too went to my local Apple store earlier this week intending to get a new > phone. I looked at both the 8 and the new 10. I didn’t consider looking at > the 8 plus since I like a phone that takes up smaller real estate in my purse > & pocket. I still can’t believe I took the plunge, but I ordered an IPhone 10 > in silver with 256G. I have to say I think the phone is really slick. And > even though I don’t see the screen I do find myself using the phone for a lot > of scanning and picture taking these days. I think the better photo ability > will help at the end of the day. I do think its crazy money to spend on a > phone. I never in my life thought I’d spend this much on a phone, but I do > love my cell phone and its so much more than just a phone. This one will have > to last me longer than usual because I can’t justify upgrading this one in > another 3 or 4 years. To be honest my IPhone 6 is still working perfectly and > is in good condition. I treated myself and why not we only live once! > > I will have a learning curve on some of the new gestures once I get the phone > in 3 to 4 weeks. I also wound up coming home and placing the order by phone > because I wanted to return my 6 for cash, but to do that I would have been > without a phone during the 3 or 4 week waiting period on the 10. So once I > get the 10 I’ll go back to the Apple store and ask for gift cards for my > phone and my husbands 6 which I had been holding onto. I’ll buy all the > necessary accessories once I have the gift cards in-hand. > > Enjoy your new 8 plus. > > Eileen > > From: M. Taylor > Sent: Thursday, November 9, 2017 11:43 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: It's Official: Mark is on iPhone 8 Plus (smile) > > Hello All, > > Well, I was in an Apple Store today just browsing around when I decided to go > ahead and make the plunge and get a new phone. > > While I have thoroughly enjoyed my time with iPhone 10, believe it or not, I > do not like its smaller form factor nor, as a low vision user, its display > aspect-ratio in terms of watching videos. To me, it's just too narrow. > Again, this is just my opinion and my opinion, only. > > As for my take on Face ID? Hmm! Well, the thrill of it wore off pretty fast > on me (smile). > > While I have no doubt but that Face ID is here to stay, as well it should, I > decided to go with a SIM-free, space gray, 256GB iPhone 8 Plus. > > I was surprised to learn that the SIM-free models of the iPHone 8 series > launched in the US at the same time as the carrier-branded models. It used > to be that the SIM-free models were launched no sooner than two months after > the carrier-branded models. > > I was told by an Apple Genius, today, that the SIM-free model of iPhone 10 is > not yet available in the US. > > Just as an F.Y.I., in the USA, only the SIM-free models ship with a SIM card > removal tool. I have always thought this to be a ridiculous practice of > Apple for, carrier-branded or not, one may choose to remove the SIM card at > some point in the future. Besides, for the amount of money one pays for > iPhone, I think Apple should include the SIM card removal tool, along with a > three-course meal, for that matter. (smile) > > I also purchased Apple Care Plus along with my prerequisite screen > protector. > > I was delighted to discover that the 8 plus fits in the same case as my 6 > plus so no added expense, there. > > I updated my Windows iTunes 12.6 to 12.6.3 and it's running beautifully. > > As I did not update my iPhone 6 Plus to iOS 11.x, I will make a full backup > to iTunes and restore to the new phone later this weekend. > > Okay, I k
