[Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Yvonne Oliver
hi I use online banking and sometimes when I try to press insert F7 I hit the wrong key and get a message saying carat browsing can anyone tell me just what carat browsing is and what it does? is it any advantage thank you Yvonne For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit:

Re: [Blind-Computing] Another Accessible Google Website

2011-08-19 Thread Martina Letochová
You can navigate by headings on the regular Google page that's also fairly accessible. Martina -- From: "kimsan" Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 4:13 AM To: Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] Another Accessible Google Website At the risk of sounding p

Re: [Blind-Computing] Another Accessible Google Website

2011-08-19 Thread Janie Degenshein
I agree with you and use the google.com with my students as they learn to navigate the web Google's web summary is great and also the headings/links are easily navigated. Also in the search fields I use the landmark to easily find the results as it is always under the main landmark making sure t

Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Portia
Hi Yvonne, I dont really find carrot browsing useful, so I never use it lol. Here is the description from Windows help and support of carrot browsing. Select text and move around a webpage with a keyboard You can use keys on your keyboard---including Home, End, Page Up, Page Down, the arro

Re: [Blind-Computing] Another Accessible Google Website

2011-08-19 Thread Portia
Hi, I always use the regular Google site. But, there is always this: http://labs.google.com/accessible Hth, Portia PS. For those who dont like Google, you can try Yahoo's blind friendly accessible search as well. http://search.yahoo.com They did a podcast on it on the blindcooltech websit

Re: [Blind-Computing] Another Accessible Google Website

2011-08-19 Thread Janie Degenshein
That site is going extinct! Keep Smiling, Janie Degenshein "Happiness isn't having what you want, but wanting what you already have" Access Tech Consultant Facilitator of ECHO (Eyes Closed Hearts Open) Co-host of OTBS On The Bright Side www.thruoureyes.org/brightside.html jdege...@comcast.net -

Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Alan Robbins
When one is hungry for vegetables? (just kidding, I have the same question) Al -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com]On Behalf Of Yvonne Oliver Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 3:15 AM To: blind computing Subject: [Blin

[Blind-Computing] Accessible Genealogy software

2011-08-19 Thread jerry martin
Morning all. Can anyone direct me as to a company that makes a genealogy program that is compatible with JAWS 11? Thanks. Jerry For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

[Blind-Computing] mouse problems

2011-08-19 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi all , has anyone experienced problems with their mouse only moving the pointer sideways and not up and down? lately the mouse only moves sideways when I try to use it. does anyone know how to fix this? For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/he

[Blind-Computing] task bar properties

2011-08-19 Thread Anna Vimini
In windows xp in the task bar properties which of the two should be checked off block the task bar or auto hide the task bar? any help will be greatly appreciated. -anna For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/

Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Yvonne & Alan, Below is a note that I had saved regarding Karat Browsing. FROM http://blogmines.com/blog/2009/07/15/what-is-caret-browsing-in-internet-explorer-8/ Caret Browsing is cool feature available in Internet Explorer 8. Rather than using a mouse to select text and move around within a

Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Ann Marie Medlar
Hi Mike, Do you use this feature at all? - Original Message - From: "Mike & Barbara In Arcadia" To: Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 1:37 PM Subject: Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking Hi Yvonne & Alan, Below is a note that I had saved regarding Karat Browsing. FROM http://blogmin

[Blind-Computing] dial-of conection

2011-08-19 Thread Anna Vimini
Hi all, I have three questions on this subject to ask 1. which is faster 50.6 kbs or 49 kbs 2. my dial-of conection use to connect at 50.6kbs and now it is connecting at 49 kbs or 44 kbs does anyone know the reason for this? 3. and also would any one know how I can fix this so it goes back to

Re: [Blind-Computing] online banking

2011-08-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Ann Marie, No, this feature is something I have not experimented withh, mainly because I am not a big user of the Internet & do not have several windows open at 1 time when I am using it. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Ann Marie Medlar To: blind-computing@jaws-use

Re: [Blind-Computing] task bar properties

2011-08-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Anna, The first 1 is, Lock the Taskbar, & this 1 should be checked. The next 1, Auto hide the Taskbar, should be unchecked. Hope this helps. Take care. Mike - Original Message - From: Anna Vimini To: blind-computing@jaws-users.com Sent: Friday, August 19, 2011 10:31 AM S

Re: [Blind-Computing] dial-of conection

2011-08-19 Thread Mike & Barbara In Arcadia
Hi Anna, 1. The 50.6 is faster. 2. The speed is controlled by your service, how many people that might be using the line at the moment, & no one could guess on the other variables that might involved in slowing your connection speed down. 3. Your provider could run a new line & install new conn

[Blind-Computing] removing addresses from window live mail

2011-08-19 Thread Steve Stewart
I have windows seven and using windows live mail, and was wondering how to remove address from the contact list in windows live mail. using the latest jaws 12. thanks very much. STEVE STEWART IN GOD WE TRUST C n D MODERATOR ATTHEMARKET OWNER E-MAIL;stev...@suddenlink.net For answers to frequently

Re: [Blind-Computing] removing addresses from window live mail

2011-08-19 Thread Martina Letochová
Simply go ctrl+shift+C to the contact list and then press delete on the contact you want to delete. Martina -- From: "Steve Stewart" Sent: Saturday, August 20, 2011 12:54 AM To: Subject: [Blind-Computing] removing addresses from window live mail

Re: [Blind-Computing] removing addresses from window live mail

2011-08-19 Thread David
Hello with windows live mail opened, Press ctrl+#3 on the numbers row, and now find the email address, and delete. You delete by highlighting the contact, Now use the application key up arrow and enter on delete. -Original Message- From: blind-computing-boun...@jaws-users.com [mailto:bli