Re: Braille Screen Covers for iPad

2012-06-23 Thread Gordon Smith
Hi Bob I think it might be relevant here so worth pointing out that since we're outside of the US, we're not in the same circumstances. I think Lynne is planning to make me one now anyway. It should be a lot cheaper. :) Gordon On 22 Jun 2012, at 16:15, Robert Hill wrote: I just looked at t

Re: An Adobe Digital Additions Question.

2012-06-23 Thread Bryan Jones
Hello Jim -- It is not possible to read by paragraph, line, word or character in Adobe Digital Editions 1.8 on the Mac. I've pasted below my recent email detailing some of the shortcomings that still exist in the latest version of ADE 1.8, which I believe is the fourth preview of this App. Also

Re: Reading EPUB books on a Mac.

2012-06-23 Thread Zachary Kline
Yeah, I prefer iBooks myself, though Alex on the Mac does make for a better voice than Samantha any day of the week. Yours, Zack. On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:09 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Interesting. I'll have to try this out if I ever read epub books which I > hardly if ever do. lol! > > Take care

Re: Reading EPUB books on a Mac.

2012-06-23 Thread Sarah Alawami
Interesting. I'll have to try this out if I ever read epub books which I hardly if ever do. lol! Take care. On Jun 23, 2012, at 1:03 PM, Zachary Kline wrote: > There's another ebook reader available from the Mac App Store called Bookol. > It will read DRM-free epub a little better than Stanza w

Re: Reading EPUB books on a Mac.

2012-06-23 Thread Zachary Kline
There's another ebook reader available from the Mac App Store called Bookol. It will read DRM-free epub a little better than Stanza will in my experience. It takes a bit of getting used to, but is a great program. Yours, Zack. On Jun 23, 2012, at 10:45 AM, Anne Robertson wrote: > Hello Jim, >

Shift-Option modifier for fine volume control returns in 10.7.4 - Mac OS X Hints

2012-06-23 Thread Sarah Alawami
I learned a new keystroke in this. I've been using mac for 2 years now and did not know of this. Too bad it is undocumented. Take care all. http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20120603003748251 <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your messa

Disable Autosave and Enable "Save As..." - Mac OS X Hints

2012-06-23 Thread Sarah Alawami
Aninteresting tip but a waist of time. Read the comments section for more info. http://hints.macworld.com/article.php?story=20120604101520950 <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all

Re: Reading EPUB books on a Mac.

2012-06-23 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Jim, If the epub book is DRM-free, you can use Stanza to read it. Otherwise, Adobe Digital Editions Preview will read several types of ebooks. Cheers, Anne On 23 Jun 2012, at 18:27, Jim Noseworthy wrote: > Hi Gang: > > > > What's the best way to read EPUB books on a Mac? > > > >

New Tech Doctor Podcast

2012-06-23 Thread Robert Carter
Hi All, I just published a new Tech Doctor podcast where Jessica Rathwell and I explain and demonstrate a new app that makes typing on the iOS touch screen easier and faster for a blind person. The app is not yet available but this podcast gives you a preview of what is coming. http://www.dr-c

Re: selecting text

2012-06-23 Thread Laurie Mehta
Hi T.J., To select text one word at a time: Option, Shift, along with right or left arrow. HTH, Laurie <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You can find an archive of all messages postedto the Mac-A