Re: [Blind-Computing] changing desktop icons on a netbook

2010-12-11 Thread yvonne oliver
hello can you give me this step guide to enable me to do this in xp? and how do i get the desktop to stay where it is i keep getting no window is active message and i want to leave the desktop permanently showing when i click on desktop thank you Yvonne - Original Message - From: David

Re: [Blind-Computing] changing desktop icons on a netbook

2010-12-11 Thread David
Hello there Yvonne; if your asking how to have my computer, my documents, my network places,on the desktop, using XP,do the following; 1, start menu, 2, setting/control panel, 3, d=display, 4, ctrl+tab=desktop, 5, now tab and enter on, customize desktop 6, now, you can use up or down

[Blind-Computing] Please send the links to these programs

2010-12-11 Thread Pam Walters
Hi I'd like the links for radiosure and tapping radio, please. Thanks. Pam For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread Dale Leavens
Dear Niam, Before you invest too much, get correct information. Find out for certain if they are going Apple or not. If you are worried about something which isn't happening you are worrying unnecessarily and that is unhealthy with no benefit. If it does happen then you have worried twice.

Re: [Blind-Computing] windows update

2010-12-11 Thread Gerald Levy
Under All Programs on the Start menu, hit M repeatedly until you land on Microsoft Updates and hit Enter. Then click on the link labeled Review Your Update History to view a complete list of all MS updates to your PC. Gerald - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini an...@etown.net

Re: [Blind-Computing] tutorial on a Mac

2010-12-11 Thread Josh
niam, You might try accessing the podcast below that David Ferrin sent to the list on October 14. This podcast may help ease some of your concerns. I know there are a couple of Mac email groups out there hopefully someone will send you the addresses for them. - Original Message -

Re: [Blind-Computing] Questions about Linux

2010-12-11 Thread Don Marang
Yes, it is very involved for beginners. However, I think it is the most flexible method. Eventually, I will try to cut a few corners and generate the simplest method possible. Perhaps more or all of the other Linux packages can be made part of the Vinux distribution. Then just downloading

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread niam.mckeown
Hi Dale Calming words thank you. I am an editor of books so my main worry is can I keep the functionality of Jaws with J-Tools which enables me to cut and paste at speed. I have just about adapted to using Jaws and J-Tools, and find it hard to contemplate another system. We are one of the few

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread Josh
If I am not mistaken and I do not know if your company would be willing to look into this or not, but I think with a program like bootcamp you can still use windows programs. Others would have more information on this than I do, but it might be worth researching and presenting the option to

Re: [Blind-Computing] Defragging my computer

2010-12-11 Thread Denny Huff
Here is a free defrab utility that I believe works better than the one that comes with Windows. It can be set to run daily, weekly or monthly automatically. http://mydefrag.com/ -Original Message- From: Chris Feist Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 11:45 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread heather kd5cbl
Hello Niam, Don't worry about the switch, apple is accessable and I am sure you will receive training with the apples. AS far as the groups are concerned, the list monitors are quite busy so, they will send a reply. They have several folks join in the past couple of days. If you are still

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread heather kd5cbl
Yes, you can use boot camp or fusion to have access to programs. Heather - Original Message - From: Josh lawdog...@comcast.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 11:29 AM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple If I am not mistaken and I

[Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-11 Thread Rich De Steno
Regarding the failure of SA to Go to work once you agree to the user agreement, below is Serotek's response to my Email about this issue: Hi, We have found that resetting Internet Explorer to its default state (with the reset button in tools / Internet options / Advanced tab usually fixes

[Blind-Computing] Thank you all with the help over Apple

2010-12-11 Thread niam.mckeown
I am feeling much better. Niamh For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-11 Thread heather kd5cbl
I received an e-mail back from them and they said they still support it. So I tried the suggestions that sent back and it is working now! Heather - Original Message - From: Rich De Steno ironr...@verizon.net To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 12:13 PM

Re: [Blind-Computing] Help Regarding Apple

2010-12-11 Thread heather kd5cbl
Ah, that is why I am making the switch to the apple. NOw my computer works for me. Yes there are some things that one has to get used too but, voiceover is a huge leap for mankind and the best part is you don't have to rob a bank to keep up to date with the rest of the World! Heather -

[Blind-Computing] windows up date

2010-12-11 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi , in all programs when I open the sub menue all there is is msn explorer and MGI photo sweet. do you have any other ideas on how I can check to see if I have the latest updates, to make sure my computer is up to date? unless you mean that I have to go into internet explorer and go to the

Re: [Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-11 Thread Gerald Levy
I received the same email response. Apparently, they can't figure out how to fix this problem. I'm leery about resetting my IE settings to the factory defaults. Maybe they need to revise their usage agreement procedure. Gerald - Original Message - From: Rich De Steno

Re: [Blind-Computing] Please send the links to these programs

2010-12-11 Thread Dan Mccurley
Hi; could you tell me what tapping radio is? - Original Message - From: Pam Walters pamwalter...@gmail.com To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 7:18 AM Subject: [Blind-Computing] Please send the links to these programs Hi I'd like the links for

Re: [Blind-Computing] Please send the links to these programs

2010-12-11 Thread Martina Letochová
Correctly Tapin Radio; a relatively new program with a database of lots of radio stations similar to Screamer Radio, in fact inspired by that. Martina -- From: Dan Mccurley bearea...@bellsouth.net Sent: Saturday, December 11, 2010 10:23 PM To:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Serotek's Response to the SA to Go Problem

2010-12-11 Thread Brandon Misch
maybe someone with a free account should suggest that to them. i have a payd account so don't get that at all. On Dec 11, 2010, at 2:12 PM, Gerald Levy wrote: I received the same email response. Apparently, they can't figure out how to fix this problem. I'm leery about resetting my IE