Re: [Blind-Computing] question about how to sort folders after ripping.

2010-10-07 Thread slcb
Hi Mich, what I usually do is rename the files or folders, by putting 01 for the first, 02 for the second and so on. of course I leave the original name intact, only the number is added at the beginning of the name. hope this helps Samson - Original Message - From: "Mich" To: "blind-

[Blind-Computing] can somoene help me with windows live mail and windows 7Re: windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread Dana
I am trying to make it work I have added my email accountsw but I am havign some trouble with it. Dana If you are a Christian who happens to be single meaning, (not married), this means you may be divorced, widdowed, or never married, and blind, visually impaired or sighted, join us blindchri

Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file

2010-10-07 Thread Scorpio Forever
If you know the JPG has text in it, there are several options, depending on what you have installed on your computer. If you have Kurzweill, you can print it using the KESI virtual printer, which will take the image, virtually scan it, then OCR the text on it and make it readable. I believe Op

Re: [Blind-Computing] Message for Yvonne Oliver

2010-10-07 Thread rich
I apologize. Rich - Original Message - From: "Moderator" To: Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 3:16 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Message for Yvonne Oliver As I have said before, this list is not a message board Please refer to the list guidelines. Richard Q. Justice-list mode

Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file

2010-10-07 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Maria, If the image is anything other than text, , you won't be able to convert it to anything readable. HTH, Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Maria Campbell" To: Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file I have a documen

Re: [Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file

2010-10-07 Thread Jacob Kruger
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[Blind-Computing] XP Updates turning them off, was updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list

2010-10-07 Thread Alan Dicey
Hello Mike, Perfect! Just what I wanted to know! You! are! de! man! Mike! With Best Regards, Alan Miami, Florida Alan Dicey, President United States Braille Chess Association - USBCA "Yes, Blind or Visually Impaired People Can, and Do, Play Chess!!!" United States Braille Chess Association Home

[Blind-Computing] XP Updates turning them off, was updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list

2010-10-07 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Alan; The updates Rick & Don are talking about are updates that are downloaded onto the computer but, not yet installed. The updates you are speaking of are updates that are installed. If you don't want these to show in your Add or Remove Programs list do the following. 1. Open the contro

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread Kliph
Okay, thanks. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 1:21 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter? Windows

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Windows Aero is a "glass" effect. It also makes the Windows look 3D. Not useful for the totally or severely visually impaired. The good news is that for those with enough vision the full screen magnifier built into Windows 7 (all editions) supports Windows Aero. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-m

Re: [Blind-Computing] updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list

2010-10-07 Thread Don Marang
This is a completely different list than the Windows Update dialogs we were discussing. The hide context menu item would hide updates that you do not want to install. For instance, I have a computer that wants to update the video driver. If the update is installed, it makes the screen go blac

[Blind-Computing] Converting a .jpg file

2010-10-07 Thread Maria Campbell
I have a document with a .jpg extension, which opens with Photo Shop, and I can't read it, of course. Is there any way to convert it to a readable page? I'm using Windows7, and I also have Kurzweil, should that be of any use. Thanks for any assistance. Sunny Day Maria Campbell lucky1i...@sbcg

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread Kliph
Forgive my ignorance, but what is windows arrow? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 12:13 PM To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [Blind-Co

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Visual Features are things like Windows Aero. Windows Media Player is included but not Windows Media Centre. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Please visit m

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread Kliph
What do you mean the visual features? Like windows media center? Does it still have windows media player? -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 11:47 A

Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7

2010-10-07 Thread Don Marang
I would. I always try the Applications key. I find it a great way to add functionality without clutter. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter.

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread chris hallsworth
Windows 7 Starter lacks the visual features of Home Premium. It also lacks the ability to watch TV or play DVDs. From Chris H in Derbyshire E-mail and Facebook: christopher...@googlemail.com MSN: ch9...@hotmail.com Skype: chrishallsworth7266 Twitter: http://twitter.com/christopherh40 Please vis

[Blind-Computing] updates listed in Add / Remove Programs list

2010-10-07 Thread Alan Dicey
Hello List Members, I am still using XP-Home, so this might not be in context with your last message however here it is. My Windows updates appear in my list of programs which I can see when I go to my Control Panel and the "Add / Remove Programs". Is there any benefit of having these in this li

Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7

2010-10-07 Thread Rick Justice
Hi don, Who would of thought of that? smile Thanks, just what I needed. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Don Marang" To: Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2010 8:43 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7 When in the list of updates, press the Applications ke

[Blind-Computing] windows 7 starter?

2010-10-07 Thread Kliph
So what's the difference between windows 7 home premium and windows 7 starter? What does windows home premium have that windows 7 starter doesn't have? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] question about how to sort folders after ripping.

2010-10-07 Thread Brian Tipka
Hi Mich, Hit the alt key, then arrow right to the view menu, then arrow down to arrange by, arrow right once and in that list press enter on by name. It will reverse the order. Hope this helps. Brian - Original Message - From: "Mich" To: "blind-computing @jaws-users.com" Sent: Thurs

Re: [Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7

2010-10-07 Thread Don Marang
When in the list of updates, press the Applications key. A menu item for hide will be one of the options. Don Marang There is just so much stuff in the world that, to me, is devoid of any real substance, value, and content that I just try to make sure that I am working on things that matter.

[Blind-Computing] Hiding updates in Windows 7

2010-10-07 Thread Rick Justice
Does anyone know how to hide unwanted updates? I see where to restore hidden updates, but no where to hide them using Jaws. Rick Justice For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] For the font of it

2010-10-07 Thread Rick Justice
Hi Cliff, Are you referring to the Windows fonts, or an application? If it is Windows, what version? If it is an application, which one? We need answers to these questions to give a proper answer. Rick Justice - Original Message - From: "Cliff Smales" To: Sent: Thursday, October 07, 2

[Blind-Computing] For the font of it

2010-10-07 Thread Cliff Smales
I need to get into my font menu and change the size of my font. admittedly, it has been years since I did this. How do I get into the font area? Cliff Smales For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] question about how to sort folders after ripping.

2010-10-07 Thread Mich
Hi. I have a problum. I just now ript a bunch of cds using windows meadea player. the problum is that there are 5 cds and the folder view is showing it cd's 5 4 and 3 are at the top of the list and cds 2 and 1 are at the boddem. i want it going down so that it is 1 2 3 4 5 not 5 4 3 2 1 witch i

Re: [Blind-Computing] Message for Yvonne Oliver

2010-10-07 Thread yvonne oliver
hi you asked for my address here it is ybo...@koliver.mail1.co.uk anything other than friends and family use this one for now Yvonne - Original Message - From: "rich" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 10:36 PM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Message for Yvonne Oliver I hope this mes

[Blind-Computing] List guidelines Reminder

2010-10-07 Thread Moderator
It appears that some folks are not familiar with the guidelines, even though I just posted them 6 days ago. So, for your convenience and required reading, here they are again. Please read them carefully, repeat offenders will be removed from the list without further notice. Welcome to the Blind

Re: [Blind-Computing] Message for Yvonne Oliver

2010-10-07 Thread Moderator
As I have said before, this list is not a message board Please refer to the list guidelines. Richard Q. Justice-list moderator blind-computing@jaws-users.com jaws-users-l...@jaws-users.com - Original Message - From: "rich" To: Sent: Wednesday, October 06, 2010 5:36 PM Subject: [Blind