USB headphones with microphone
Hi, I am looking for a headset that works nicely with Windows 10 that can be used with screen readers and has a good microphone for dictation. I would like one that fits over the head, but I do not like ones that have the large cups that cover the entire ear. It would be nice if it had a control on it so I could mute it when not in use. I want something that is durable. I absolutely can not tolerate those that fit behind the head. Thank you for any suggestions. Carol ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Re: updated all of my 35 apps
well it is almost the end of the year, but I did it. There are 310 packages in this *.zip. https://www.sendspace.com/file/aotdf8 I pay for my send space, and I will continue to pay for it. - Curtis Delzer, HS. WB6HEF San Bernardino, CA On Sat, 22 Jul 2017 12:40:32 -0400 Dennis Long via Talk wrote: > I agree if someone could do this it would be great. > > -Original Message- > From: Talk [mailto:talk-bounces+dennisl1982=gmail@lists.window-eyes.com] > On Behalf Of Russ Kiehne via Talk > Sent: Saturday, July 22, 2017 9:31 AM > To: Carol and Roger; Jeff Weiss; Window-Eyes Discussion List > Subject: Re: updated all of my 35 apps > > Perhaps someone should download all of then and zip them up and share them > with the list? > > -Original Message- > From: Carol and Roger via Talk > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 6:46 PM > To: Jeff Weiss ; Window-Eyes Discussion List > Subject: Re: Fw: updated all of my 35 apps > > If VFO terminates App Central or whatever it is currently called, how many > apps, generally speaking, will no longer work with WE? In other words, would > it be adviseable to download all of the apps one last time to make sure we > can have access to all of our favorites or is it possible that VFO might find > a way to have them disabled? Thanks. > > Carol > > > On 7/21/2017 12:08 PM, Jeff Weiss via Talk wrote: > > I just wrote to wesupp...@aisquared.com about updating all of my 35 apps. > > From the response I just received, no more updates to app central will > > be allowed. > > Even while the web site is active, this seems to be just an > > unnecessary termination of services which all of the current > > Window-Eyes users are using. > > I already posted all of the updates a week ago, but aparently no more > > updates will be approved. > > Jeff Weiss > > > > > > > > From: Bryan Carver > > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 10:55 AM > > To: 'Jeff Weiss' ; wesupp...@aisquared.com > > Subject: RE: updated all of my 35 apps > > > > Hi Jeff, > > > > I am not exactly sure what you are asking, but we will unfortunately > > not be posting any further updates for apps. > > > > > > Best Regards, > > > > Bryan Carver JAWS & MAGic Certified > > > > VFO | Director Technical Support > > > > 11800 31st Court North, St. Petersburg, FL 33716 > > > > T 800-444-4443 Ext 1026 > > > > bcar...@vfogroup.com > > > > www.vfogroup.com > > > > How am I doing? Let > > > > Ruth Lutes, VP of Customer Success and Quality know! > > > > > > > > From: Jeff Weiss [mailto:jeff-we...@sbcglobal.net] > > Sent: Friday, July 21, 2017 11:50 AM > > To: wesupp...@aisquared.com > > Subject: Re: updated all of my 35 apps > > > > > > I am writing to see if there is a problem with updating my Window-Eyes > > apps on App Central. Its been several days, and I have not heard > > anythingnor have I seen the updated apps come out. I updated all of > > the > > 35 apps below so that any error messages will come to my home address > > since I am now retired. Please allow these updates to be posted, or > > let me know if there is some problem. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Jeff Weiss > > > > jeff-we...@sbcglobal.net > > > > > > > > > > > > From: Jeff Weiss > > > > Sent: Saturday, July 15, 2017 9:42 PM > > > > To: wesupp...@aisquared.com > > > > Subject: updated all of my 35 apps > > > > > > I just realized that I had my app error messages coming to work. > > > > Since I am now retired, I updated all of the error messages to come to > > my home email address. > > > > The list of apps and their newly changed versions are as follows: > > > > > > AppsActive > > > > version 2.3 > > > > > > AssertiveChristian > > > > Version 1.1 > > > > > > BrailleQuiz > > > > Version 1.7 > > > > > > BrowseModeStatus > > > > version 1.3 > > > > > > Celebrate > > > > Version 1.1 > > > > > > Christmas > > > > version 1.3 > > > > > > DailyBlessings > > > > version 2.0 > > > > > > DailyProverbs > > > > version 1.3 > > > > > > Daily Psalms > > > > version 1.1 > > > > > > EasterBlessing > > > > version 1.1 > > > > > > ErrorList > > > > version 1.7 > > > > > > FreeSpace > > > > version 1.8 > > > > > > GivingThanks > > > > version 1.1 > > > > > > GodsValentine > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > Happiness > > > > Version 1.1 > > > > > > HushNow > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > LunarLander > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > MissionImpossible > > > > version 1.5 > > > > > > MusicMenu > > > > Version 1.6 > > > > > > OutlookSaveAllAttachments > > > > version 1.3 > > > > > > PlayBack > > > > version 1.6 > > > > > > PrayerForTheDay > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > PrimeNumbers > > > > version 1.2 > > > > > > PromisesOfGod > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > RefreshSets > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > RomanNumerals > > > > version 1.4 > > > > > > ScriptComments > > > > version 1.1 > > > > > > Spelling Practice > > > > Version 1.1 > > > > > > SpellingTest > > > > version 1.7 > > > > > > StatesGame > > > > version 1.5 > > > > > > TextToClip > > > > version 1.8 > >
Re: Record macro
Look at script manager, it shows there. control-windows-M begins recording, control alt period stops. - Curtis Delzer, HS. WB6HEF San Bernardino, CA On Wed, 26 Jul 2017 08:54:06 -0700 "Donald L. Roberts via Talk" wrote: > I need some assistance from those of you who haven't yet jumped ship. > > > I have downloaded and installed a Window-eyes script called record macro. > But for some reason, it doesn't appear to be one of the installed scripts. > By the way, I am running Windows 10 creator, and Window-eyes 9.5.4. Please > would some of you take a little time to download and play with this app as it > would really come in handy if I can get it to work. But regardless of what I > do, record macro is not shown as one of my installed scripts. > > > Thanks. > > > Don Roberts > > > ___ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author > and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/curtis%40calweb.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Re: USB headphones with microphone
Don't know if this is of any help to you. Asking - or rather answering - questions about speakers, headphones or microphones, often tend to be like asking people which topping is best on your sandwich. Ask ten people, and you will be lucky if you only get 15 opinions. Smiles. Likely, they are going to load you down with numerous advices; so why don't I just join the choir? Big smiles. First thing you would have to determine, is of course what you are going to listen to. Is it mainly music, or is it audiobooks and spoken recordings. Even, is your main listening strictly the speech synth of your computer. Why I am bringing this out, is that one headset might perform the very clearest and nice sounding music, but is a mere thunder when you listen to an audiobook narrated by a male. Or, do like I unfortunately ended up with recently. They had a headset on special in one netshop. I did my research, and found the specs to fit my needs quite well. I am using the headset right now, and promise you: They are close to horrible, when comes to the Eloquence voice. Reed sounds like he has been stuffed inside an empty food can, and the whole container has been closed up with your bed-quilt. When comes to music, the very same headset is within all we would name OK sounding. Again, who is your prefered synth and voice for the screen reader? I have tried headsets and speakers that perform one voice just fine, but the next one sounds like a scramble. When comes to the microphone, I have not done too much testing. Yet on the products I have been in touch with, the mic is usually quite clear. Have tried a few of the models with noise reduction, a technology that apparently will only let your voice come through, but will eliminate all other noises in the room. Oh well; did they only do what they claim! If you ever have tried to listen to your friend on one of those modern cellphones, and you think he sounds like he is still in bed, speaking underneath his comforter - well that is likely due to the noise reducing technology on most cell-mics now aday. My advice? Stay clear of all products that has such reduction. Be forewarned, the microphone could be located different places on the product. First of all, some modern models have what is refered to as On-Cable Microphone. This means, the microphone is loacated a few inches down the cable, from the ear-cup. Often in the same unit as the volume controll. To be all honest, stay far as you can away from these models. The control unit always turns around, leaving your microphone pointing toward your chest, and all you can hear from the recording, is scratching noises from the microphone sliding up and down your shirt. Even if they come with a clip, it will be little nice in the long run. Next, you have the sweevel-boom microphones. They are mounted on a flexible, bendable boom, which can be flipped up on top of your head, whenever they are not in use. For some reason, most such boom mics, are mounted on the outside of the left ear-cup. Some models, you can swing the mic down the same amount of degrees, both forward and backward - leaving you the choice if you want the headphone sitting with the mic on the left side of your head, or if you prefer to flip it over and have it on the right-hand side. Other models, you can only flip down the mic in the forward position, meaning the headset always will have to be worn one particular direction. Not sure I am able to convey fully the difference, but wanted to point it out anyway. Thirdly, some headsets come with a retractable mic, which of course will be out of your way altogether, when not in use. You kind of push it back, and it retracts inside the ear-cup. Not sure if you can get this feature on anything but full-sized, all ear-covering models. Got one of them here, and found the mic cannot be pulled out far enough to reach up front of my mouth. Have not tested the recording, so not sure if it is of any importance. You tell you want a headphone with small cups? Well they are available sure enough. You could go for either pure small ones, slightly bigger than an inch in diameter. Or, you could go for mid-sized ones - approx one and a half inch. These mid-sized ones, will still not cover your ear completely, but might fit a bit better than the smaller ones, who often tend to slight half way off your ear. It all depends on your preference, and somehow the physics of your ear. Mind you, in all sizes, you can have cups with foam cushion. Or, you can get them with leather-like cushions. Some will have thick and comfortable cushions, which might be the thing if you are planning for a prolonged time in front of your computer. Or, you can get more simplistic headsets with thinner cushions, which often tend to be more flimpsy make. Foam cushions might be possible to replace, but they tend to wear out, get filled with hair over time, and even crumbling away after a whil
Re: USB headphones with microphone
If we want to take you even one step further into the modern age, have you considered using a Bluetooth headset? You can get a bluetooth receiver, which you plug into your computer's USB port, and which only sticks out about half an inch from the computer, It can even be plugged into one of the ports on the backside of your unit, though not necessarily recommended. You then could get a Bluetooth headset, the kind they use for cellphones and mobile devices now aday. Some of these models are quite nice sounding, they are very light-weighted, and they would give you the flexibility of going all wireless. You then would have no cables running cross your desk, and you could even sit in your couch while dictating. Bluetooth receivers for the USB, could be picked up for less than 10 dollars, and a good Bluetooth headset, might be had from 15-20 dollars and up. The battery on the Bluetooth models might of course be an issue, as they tend to last anything from 2 to 5 hours of speech. But they are not all that expensive, so if you find one you like, you might consider picking up two, having one in use, the other on charge. Even some of the models, can be used while charging, though you then would have a USB cable for the charging. All depends on how long sessions you do your dictation, and other listening. Also, just for your reminder. If you decide to go for seperate units altogether, like one mic, and one headset - there are to be had very cheap, extremely sensitive microphones. I picked up a handful a while back, costing me 99 cents a piece. They were that sensitive, they picked up even activity in the room next to where I was sitting, though the door was all closed. May not be what you are looking for, but just wanted to point out that on computers you can get a good amount of nice microphones, for quite cheap money. It could be a cheaper way to get a complete solution, than to find a headset with both good sound, and a good microphone. Lastly, I do know that not all mics for the computer are anything good. Have heard some of the Librivox recordings, done by people around the globe. Some have never learned to use a microphone, others are not natively speaking English. It might be a challenge in itself, though they definitely should be thanked for their hard work and good intentions. Yet, long as they are on a microphone that simply is not capable of picking up a human voice in its full, the audiobook might sometimes loose listeners, due to way too bad sound quality. On 12/29/2017 6:44 PM, Carol and Roger via Talk wrote: > Hi, > > I am looking for a headset that works nicely with Windows 10 that can > be used with screen readers and has a good microphone for dictation. > I would like one that fits over the head, but I do not like ones that > have the large cups that cover the entire ear. It would be nice if it > had a control on it so I could mute it when not in use. I want > something that is durable. I absolutely can not tolerate those that > fit behind the head. Thank you for any suggestions. > > Carol > > > ___ > Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the > author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. > > For membership options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/trailerdavid%40hotmail.com. > For subscription options, visit > http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > List archives can be found at > http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com > . > ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
RE: USB headphones with microphone
David, I am a happy camper with Logitech's H800 headset with microphone. It comes with a nano-USB plug. Plug this into a USB port on your computer and forget it. Battery lasts about six hours; it can be used whilst charging. Battery is replaceable. I have had mine for well over five years, no regrets. In fact, I have not had to replace its battery in this period of time. If I do, I shall take it to the trusty Batteries Plus here in my village, I find the company to be extremely reliable on anything battery related. The headset also supports bluetooth; however, I didn't set it up for bluetooth usage because I don't want to deal with having to type in a pare code. I have other bluetooth headsets that DO NOT require paring codes, they just fine their stack on my computer or smartphone, I tap on PARE and the business is done. Sincerely, Olusegun Denver, Colorado --- This email has been checked for viruses by Avast antivirus software. https://www.avast.com/antivirus ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
Getting WE out of Demo Mode after upgrading to W10
Hello everyone, With the December 31st deadline looming for the free upgrade to W10, I finally took the plunge. However, I had to uninstall WE and reinstall it to the latest version.The problem is that it’s now in a 60-day demo mode setting. How do I get it out of that and back too the payed users’ setting? I realize that WE is no longer being upgraded, but I’d like to continue to use it for as long as possible. The NVDA default voice sounds terrible and I don’t really want to use JAWS if I can help it. Thanks for any suggestions, Janet ___ Any views or opinions presented in this email are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of Ai Squared. For membership options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/options.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com/archive%40mail-archive.com. For subscription options, visit http://lists.window-eyes.com/listinfo.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com List archives can be found at http://lists.window-eyes.com/private.cgi/talk-window-eyes.com
