Re: [Blind-Computing] a v g

2010-07-14 Thread Hamid AITOUZNAG
I totally agree, haven't seen better than Microsoft security essentials for years. That what I believe. Easy to use, runs in the backgrounds doing its work without nagging at you all the time... Hamid AITOUZNAG We never value what we have until we lose it!. Skype: hamidgeni MSN:

[Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the sent items folder

2010-07-14 Thread Francis E. Khan
I hope someone will be able to help me with this vexing problem. For a couple of weeks now, I have noticed that copies of messages I have sent are deleted from the sent items folder on my computer and I can't find out why this is happening. Normally, I would keep messages in that folder for

[Blind-Computing] Qwitter: How do I download more than 200 tweets

2010-07-14 Thread Chris Feist
HI. I've been using McTwit for ages, but I'm switching over to Qwitter now, the newest version. There are some issues that I need help on, however. Let's say my computer is turned off all day. I boot up and load Qwitter. In configuration, the max of tweets Qwitter says I can grab is the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem navigating NVDA

2010-07-14 Thread Lennie
Hamid, Unfortunately, I don't have Kurzweil, So, I am out of luck. Thanks anyway for the suggestion. Lennie At 08:30 PM 7/13/2010, you wrote: Hi there, You can use sapi 4 read if you have kurzweil installed as well. Good luck Hamid AITOUZNAG We never value what we have until we lose it!.

Re: [Blind-Computing] Problem navigating NVDA

2010-07-14 Thread Lennie
Hamid, Thanks for that, I will try it out the next time I use NVDA and cannot exit it through the menu. Lennie At 08:38 PM 7/13/2010, you wrote: Hi Lennie, You can do one of the following: Try to quit NVDA by pressing the hotKey insert Plus Q. If it doesn't work, press windows key plus b

[Blind-Computing] QWITTER

2010-07-14 Thread Josh
members, Afew days ago I posted a problem I was having with Qwitter. The problem still exist. I had Qwitter back several months ago and had to uninstall it. When I went to uninstall it I do not remember if Qwitter had an uninstall selection on their icon on the start menu but I either went

Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the sent items folder

2010-07-14 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Hi Francis Just go to Tools. Select Options. From the property sheet that appears, press control+Tab and switch to the Send page. Here tab once you wil find a field labelled Keep a copy of sent items in my 'sent' folder: make sure it is checked. Once you check this one, click okay. your

Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the sent items folder

2010-07-14 Thread Francis E. Khan
I thought that would help. However, the McAfee programme on my computer was configured so that the items in the sent items folder would be deleted at 4 a.m. on Mondays. That feature has now been unchecked and everything is working well again. - Original Message - From: Ishe Chinyoka

Re: [Blind-Computing] QWITTER

2010-07-14 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Hi, Programs that tell you of files you have to manually remove will usually refer to the following situations: (1) settings stored in INI files which you may need to use later; or (2) Programs that create files which are useful to you. In other words, the program would have created such

Re: [Blind-Computing] Qwitter: How do I download more than 200 tweets

2010-07-14 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Quitter is simple to use: You can work with more than 200 twits at a time. However, the 200 threshold refers to the number of polls the quitter client makes to the Twitter server in an hour. You can alter this of course by opening the Configuration panel which is highly accessible.

[Blind-Computing] Looking for Tutorials and Magazines

2010-07-14 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
Hi again, I've heard of magazines about adaptive tech, tutorials made for the blind that explain how to use regular and blind-specific technology and manuals, books and reference guides made for the general public but available in accessible formats. Yet I haven't been able to locate any from

[Blind-Computing] Difference between MS-DOS and Windows TXT files / Weird Issues with Word Perfect

2010-07-14 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
Last night, I went to http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Text_file#Formats and still don't completely understand this. Most Windows text files use a form of ANSI, OEM or Unicode encoding. What Windows terminology calls ANSI encodings are usually single-byte ISO-8859 encodings, except for in locales

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations

2010-07-14 Thread David Ferrin
We don't have a limit on how many posts any given person is allowed to send out in the course of a typical day so long as the messages are on topic is all we concern ourselves about for the most part. I must say you sure can compose an email message, welcome to the list. David Ferrin

[Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might be part of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might be part of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread chris hallsworth
'...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

[Blind-Computing] a good tutorial on firefox

2010-07-14 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, everyone, I would like to find a good tutorial on firefox since I'll be using it with NVDA. I don't think National Braille Press has tutorials on firefox. Any help will be very much appreciated. Many thanks in advance. Rosemarie For answers to frequently asked questions about this list

Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the sent items folder

2010-07-14 Thread Dan Mccurley
Hi; I notice you have mcafee; I, too, have it and I think it is causing me pain, also. How does one get to the area where one can configure mcafee; I am having trouble getting to various sites and I think mcafee is stopping me; I keep hearing thing like references to my trusted sites and so

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might be part of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Marang
5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] ANOTHER ISSUE WITH LIVE MAIL

2010-07-14 Thread John Justice
I seem to be having the same problem that someone else is having with Windows Live Mail. I'm using Windows 7 and the latest version of Jaws but one of my accounts will receive a message but I can't read it at all. It's as though the message is blank but it isn't. I tried sending a message

Re: [Blind-Computing] a good tutorial on firefox

2010-07-14 Thread Kim Kelly
That sounds like a great Idea. Kim Kelly Clarkston Washington facebook: kim...@clearwire.net Alternitive E-mail: kim...@samobile.net skype: kblinky971 Visit my website http://www.samobile.net/users/kimk59/ Have a great day. - Original Message - From: ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA

Re: [Blind-Computing] Messages deleted from the sent items folder

2010-07-14 Thread Francis E. Khan
McAfee is quite a good piece of software and I have been using it for more than ten years. At this point, I have opted to access their subscription plan and I renew it every year. If anything doesn't work on the system I can use the DM setup and redownload the software so that I get a clean

Re: [Blind-Computing] Looking for Tutorials and Magazines

2010-07-14 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Hi Eleni A good place to learn about these DOS stuff and other classical programs is at: http://www.empowermentzone.com Simply go to this guy's web page and you will find lots of old and ancient literature on computers lumped on one page. You can download tutorials, books and papers on

Re: [Blind-Computing] a good tutorial on firefox

2010-07-14 Thread Ishe Chinyoka
Hi, I have one tutorial on Firefox which I once prepared for my friend last year, but since the server trims such stuff in Word format, I would send you off list if you contact me with your email details. Meanwhile, since Firefox is Free/libra Open Source software, I recommend you go here:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Looking for Tutorials and Magazines

2010-07-14 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
Hi Ishe, Thanks for the website. I was actually there yesterday, which is how I found the excellent tutorials on Word Perfect. The author of the site is also responsible for the Talking Directory program, which I've heard alot about and finally downloaded to try either today or tomorrow. I'll

Re: [Blind-Computing] Need Technology Recommendations

2010-07-14 Thread Eleni Vamvakari
*blushes* Thanks. I graduated college with a 4.0 gpa and a BA in sociology and then earned a certificate to teach English as a Second Language. I guess it was good for something after all! *smile* Seriously, though, it's great to be here. I'm not sure how much help I can get but who knows?

Re: [Blind-Computing] a good tutorial on firefox

2010-07-14 Thread Donnie Parrett
Ishe, I would love to have your FireFox tutorial. Please send it to: deparr...@prtcnet.org Thanks, Donnie Have a great day, unless you have made other plans. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily Bible reading, please send an email to:

Re: [Blind-Computing] a good tutorial on firefox

2010-07-14 Thread ROSEMARIE CHAVARRIA
Hi, Ishe, I would also like to have your tutorial on firefox. Please send it to: knitqueen2...@verizon.net. Thanks very much. Rosemarie - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Wednesday, July 14, 2010 7:49 PM Subject:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might be part of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
seems to have occured from around when I installed cobra. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might bepart of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
installed cobra. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http

[Blind-Computing] Shortcut Keys For A Laptop

2010-07-14 Thread Donnie Parrett
A friend of mine wants to know how he goes about setting up shortcut keys for his laptop? If anyone can give me some instructions, I will forward them on to him. Thanks, Donnie Have a great day, unless you have made other plans. ~ To receive my Daily Devotion, Word Of Wisdom Daily

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might be part of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Donald Marang
it really seems to have occured from around when I installed cobra. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message

Re: [Blind-Computing] Question relating to what I think might bepart of cobra

2010-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
occured from around when I installed cobra. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET

[Blind-Computing] Cobra question

2010-07-14 Thread Silpa Mallipeddi
signature database 5278 (20100714) __ The message was checked by ESET NOD32 Antivirus. http://www.eset.com For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws

Re: [Blind-Computing] Shortcut Keys For A Laptop

2010-07-14 Thread Wayne Scott
What exactly is he looking for? With Jaws, it depends on what you are looking for. Wayne Scott A merry heart does good like medicine, but a broken spirit dries the bones. - Original Message - From: Donnie Parrett deparr...@prtcnet.org To: Blind-Computing

Re: [Blind-Computing] Cobra question

2010-07-14 Thread Jacob Kruger
this, since it really seems to have occured from around when I installed cobra. Stay well Jacob Kruger Blind Biker Skype: BlindZA '...fate had broken his body, but not his spirit...' __ Information from ESET NOD32 Antivirus, version of virus signature database 5278 (20100714