Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch

[Anna Dresner]

Hi,

If I’m sleeping with my watch on, I turn the volume way down. That way, if I 
accidentally trigger voiceOver, it doesn’t make noise.

Best,
Anna


> On Aug 31, 2023, at 4:18 PM, Christopher Chaltain  
> wrote:
> 
> I'd also suggest using taptic time as well. I'd recommend practicing with it 
> before just trying to use it in the middle of the night. As Nicola says it 
> takes a certain knack to get it to work reliably.
> 
> BTW, for some reason, on my Apple Watch, I have to do a triple tap to get the 
> time and a quadruple tap to get just the minutes.
> 
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> -Original Message-
> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Nicola 
> Sanders
> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 3:59 PM
> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
> Subject: Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch
> 
> Hi,
> The taptic time is working pretty reliably for me on my Apple Watch Series 7, 
> thank goodness. I find that it helps to do the double tap gesture slightly 
> more slowly than normal, i.e. leaving a slightly longer gap between the first 
> and second tap, but not long enough for it to be interpreted as a single tap 
> and set VoiceOver off. When I sleep with my partner at night, I turn speech 
> off using the three-finger double tap, and the taptic time almost always 
> works for me. I do the same at work.
> HTH,
> Nicky
> 
> Sent from my iPhone
> 
>> On 31 Aug 2023, at 17:53, Sieghard Weitzel  wrote:
>> 
>> Sorry, just realized you said in the subject line it's an Apple Watch so 
>> obviously plugging in a headset isn't an option.
>> Once again, setting the volume low enough is what I do, but my wife also 
>> sleeps through almost anything so not too hard to do.
>> I wish the haptic time feedback was reliable, but especially lately on my 
>> Apple Watch 5 I rarely even get it to work.
>> 
>> 
>> -Original Message-
>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of
>> Donald Raikes
>> Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:44 AM
>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>> Subject: Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch
>> 
>> If I use the sleep focus, what is the best way to check the time if I wake 
>> up in the middle of the night?  I don't want voiceOver waking my wife.
>> 
>>> On 8/31/23, chrisjudge1...@gmail.com  wrote:
>>> Hi. I use my watch when I sleep every night. I created a sleep focus
>>> mode that comes automatically each evening at 9:15. I get a 15 minute
>>> wind-down before it goes in to sleep mode. The watch doesn't talk
>>> through the night and I have a nice alarm wake me up at 5. You can
>>> set one for the weekend if you like if your routine differs.
>>> 
>>> Chris Judge
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> 
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf
>>> Of Donald Raikes
>>> Sent: Tuesday, August 29, 2023 1:28 AM
>>> To: viphone@googlegroups.com
>>> Subject: Re: Questions regarding my Apple watch
>>> 
>>> Hi Anna and Malcolm,
>>> 
>>> I had the same question. I want to use my apple watch to track my
>>> sleep but I don't want the watch talking throughout the night if I move.
>>> 
>>> With these settings turned off, do I have to tap the watch to get it
>>> to talk?
>>> 
 On 8/21/23, Anna Dresner  wrote:
 Hi Terri,
 
 Turn off Speak on Wrist Raise either in VoiceOver Settings on the
 watch or in the Watch app on your phone. Then VoiceOver will only
 speak when you wake the watch.
 
 Best,
 Anna
 
 
> On Aug 21, 2023, at 6:26 AM, Terri Stimmel
> 
> wrote:
> 
> Hello everyone,
> 
> 
> I just have a quick question, or two, regarding my Apple watch.
> 
> 
> Is there a way to set it, or a way to enable it, so that the watch
> won't speak, if the face is touched?
> 
> Or, just if I move my arm in a certain way?
> 
> 
> This always seems to be happening to me. Which in most cases is fine.
> 
> 
> However, I will be attending college soon, and I do not want my
> watch going off all the time. The yammering would not be
> appreciated by others, that is for sure. LOL!
> 
> 
> Any help would be much appreciated.
> 
> 
> Thank you,
> 
> 
> Terri
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Re: Saving stuff from someone else's phone

[Jonathan Cohn]

I believe there is a Take Control Book called Take Control of your Digital 
Legacy that should address  these things.
It is probably available on BookShare.

https://www.takecontrolbooks.com/digital-legacy/

content list 13 items • What strategies can I use for sorting and preserving 
email and instant messages? group with 2 items • How can I ensure that my email 
account(s) will be available to those wrapping up my estate? group with 2 items 
• What if I have digital data that should be destroyed when I die? group with 2 
items • What should I do with my huge photo collection (both digital and 
paper)? group with 2 items • How should I pass on control of my Apple, Google, 
and Microsoft accounts? group with 2 items • How can I make my passwords and 
passkeys available to those who will need them—but keep them private for now? 
group with 2 items • What should I think about when handing down purchased 
audio and video files? group with 2 items • What should happen to my Facebook 
account when I’m no longer around? group with 2 items • What choices are 
available for keeping my digital archive available and backed up? group with 2 
items • How long should I expect archival media to last? group with 2 items • 
Should I write an autobituary? group with 2 items • Are online digital legacy 
services any good? group with 2 items • How will organizing all this stuff 
benefit me while I’m alive? group with 2 items content list

Obviously these are things easier to do if planned for then after a death but 
it is a book from an author that I trust.


> On Aug 31, 2023, at 1:24 PM, Traci Duncan  wrote:
> 
> Hi all, I have a tricky problem. We want to save stuff from my Dad’s iPhone. 
> Photos, text messages, possibly music and voice mails. What are your 
> suggestions on doing this? Verizon told my sister she’d need an Apple 
> computer. My thought is maybe we could connect it to our windows desktop. No 
> phones are backed up on that machine. What software might I need?
> 
> Years ago, I saved text messages after my Aunt passed away, but I don’t 
> remember how I did it. Maybe via iMazing on the Mac.
> 
> Anyway, what are your thoughts.
> 
> Thank you,
> Traci
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Re: Need help from Apple? Don’t go to social media, Macworld - Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 9:11 AM

['Angie Nutt' via VIPhone]

I see it more like Apple finds it’s spending too much time on social media etc; 
wants to use it’s resources differently. Personally, I like having the presence 
of companies I buy from on my social media so think this is a shame but we’ll 
see what happens.

All the best
Angie

> On 1 Sep 2023, at 00:35, Wayne Scott  wrote:
> 
> To me, it sounds like Apple wants control. I may reading that totally wrong. 
> It also sounds like Apple doesn't want people helping people except them when 
> it comes to their products. Again, I may be reading that totally wrong.  
> 
> Wayne Scott  
>  
> 
>> On Aug 31, 2023, at 4:56 PM, VIPhone  wrote:
>> 
>> Hello All,
>> 
>> I know it has been a while since last I posted but please know that I am 
>> here and that I am thinking of you all, everyday.
>> 
>> Here is a recent article that I came across that I think you will find most 
>> interesting; I know that I certainly do. (smile).
>> 
>> Moderator Mark
>> 
>> Need help from Apple? Don’t go to social media, Macworld - Thursday, August 
>> 31, 2023 at 9:11 AM
>> 
>> Apple is undergoing some staffing changes that include the elimination of 
>> social media support staff. As a result, Apple will soon no longer provide 
>> customer support through X/Twitter, YouTube, and its Apple Support 
>> Community, according to MacRumors.
>> 
>> MacRumors cites anonymous sources that state that on October 1, 
>> @AppleSupport on X/Twitter (which has 1.5 million followers) will provide 
>> automated replies that explain other ways to get support from Apple. 
>> 
>> Also, comment replies to the Apple Support YouTube channel (which has 1.55 
>> million subscribers) will cease.
>> 
>> Most concerning is that Apple will no longer have officials who post to the 
>> Apple Support Community forum, which launched 12 years ago. It is a very 
>> active web resource for users to discuss issues with Apple products. 
>> MacRumors’ report does not state if the forum will remain available for 
>> users to help each other without official input, or if it will be taken down 
>> completely. 
>> 
>> 
>> The Notes app has some awesome hidden tricks. A favorite of ours: how to 
>> turn lists into checklists. #AppleSupport pic.twitter.com/6fdzsRT1i4
>> Apple Support (@AppleSupport) March 3, 2016
>> @AppleSupport debuted on March 3, 2016, with a tip about the Notes app. 
>> According to the report, Apple will no longer tend to the account starting 
>> in October. 
>> 
>> How to get support from Apple
>> Apple has a Support website that details how customers can get assistance 
>> from Apple. It provides access to Apple’s vast database of support documents 
>> that you can search through. The Support website also provides a means to 
>> chat with or talk on the phone to an Apple Support representative–for phone 
>> calls, users have to fill out an online form and provide a phone number, and 
>> then an Apple rep will call the customer.  Apple also offers an Apple 
>> Support app for the iPhone and iPad.
>> 
>> Customers can also visit the Genius Bar at their local Apple Store. 
>> Appointments are required and can be made on the Apple Store website by 
>> finding a store and then clicking the “Make a reservation” link. Not all 
>> Apple Stores provide Genius Bar services. Learn more about booking a Genius 
>> Bar appointment.
>> MacRumors reports that the employees who worked in social media roles have 
>> the option to switch to a phone-based support role, but chat-based roles are 
>> not offered. Those who decline the option will need to find employment 
>> outside of Apple.
>> 
>> Macworld has asked Apple for confirmation of these changes and will update 
>> this article if we hear anything.
>> 
>> Original Article at:
>> https://www.macworld.com/article/2050282/apple-support-twitter-youtube-community-ending.html
>> 
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RE: New Laptop

[oluogbe]

I had the same machine with the same issue you mentioned. Despite multiple 
repairs by HP over 1year, they were unable to resolve the issue, passing the 
blame on to my OS. So I got a Lenovo L3 & the experience has put me off HP.

Regards,
LU


-Original Message-
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regs2...@rogers.com
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 5:33 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: New Laptop

Yes, I did that and also had my computer guy update all the drivers, nothing 
seemed to fix it.
Also have a friend with the same machine and the same problems.
 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: August 31, 2023 12:29 PM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: New Laptop

Did you make sure  you disabled all sound enhancements in the properties of the 
soundcard?

-Original Message-
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regs2...@rogers.com
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 9:07 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: New Laptop

I use an external keyboard all the time but still like a larger foot print, 
i.e. 15 inch.
The HP Envy had some sort of sound card issue where the volume continuously 
fluctuates, really  annoying. 

 

-Original Message-
From: viphone@googlegroups.com  On Behalf Of Sieghard 
Weitzel
Sent: August 31, 2023 11:57 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: RE: New Laptop

I was very happy with my Asus Zenbook which I bought in 2016, only thing I 
didn't like was the keyboard as the layout was not very easy to use with 
virtually  no spaces anywhere and the Insert/Jaws key not even being double 
size as on a regular keyboard. I guess it also depends if you want a small 13 
or 14 inch laptop without numeric pad and use the Jaws laptop layout or if you 
want a 15-inch with a number pad.
I bought a Lenovo Thinkpad T16 last December and it has a fairly nice keyboard 
although I still prefer to use an external full size keyboard, but it's a 
pretty nice laptop. Battery is not as good as I thought, however.


-Original Message-
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regs2...@rogers.com
Sent: Thursday, August 31, 2023 8:38 AM
To: viphone@googlegroups.com
Subject: New Laptop

Good day to all and a beautiful late Summer day it is here in Toronto.
I've started research on buying a new laptop.  I'm using Jaws or NVDA as a 
totally blind user.
I'm currently using an HP Envy 11 inch machine that I have not been happy with 
from the start, three years ago.
My usage is mostly Internet, Microsoft suite of products including e-mail.
Wondering if anyone has recent experience that you might want to share, be it 
good or bad!

Best Regards

Reg Sullivan




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