Server Going Down

2014-09-22 Thread Gordon, Lynne Tracy
Hello everybody Just to let you know that the Mac Access Server will be unavailable for a period of time which I would estimate at around a couple of hours, from approx. 12:00 BST, (11:00 UTC) today, Monday 22 September 2014. This is to permit us to perform essential work on the system which

Re: Accessing root log-in credentials

2014-09-22 Thread Gordon Smith
Hi Travis OK, yes, I did know about the sudo command. But the developer of an app requires SSH root access to one of our systems. That’s why I requested root access. On one of our machines I can actually log in as root, but that machine is where this server is running and I need to do some

Weird noises with the update

2014-09-22 Thread Juaanita Marttin
Ever since I updated my Iphone 5, I hear this hiss whenever VO is speaking. Also, the sound effects seem to drop in volume. I didn’t notice the drop in volume until I opened Seven little words for the first time after the update. Has anyone else heard these differences? For now, I’ve just

Re: Accessing root log-in credentials

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
rm filename or rm -r folder name if that is what you are looking for. It helps to cd to the dir wherein your stuff is. On Sep 22, 2014, at 12:41 PM, Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net wrote: Hi Travis OK, yes, I did know about the sudo command. But the developer of an app requires SSH

Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Christian Schöpplein
Hi, I’m looking for a simple audio recorder that runs on Mac OS X. I’d like to record spoken text with the internal microphone of my Mac or maybe with an external mic. Do you know such an app which is also good useable with VoiceOver? Thanks and regards from the Oktoberfest Munich :-),

iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread michael's mail box
Hi guys I was wondering if many folks are still useing iphone 4s. Are they a good phone still and what is the latest IOS it can run easy. I am thinking of buying an 4S or a 5. What are your feelings about them 2 models. Cheers michael. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Leo Bissonnette
Hello, Just downloaded Smart Recorder. It’s a free download from the app store. Works nicely with VoiceOver. Leo On Sep 22, 2014, at 7:30 AM, Christian Schöpplein ch...@schoeppi.net wrote: Hi, I’m looking for a simple audio recorder that runs on Mac OS X. I’d like to record spoken text

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread Juanita Martin
I would get a Five. Sent from my iPhone On Sep 22, 2014, at 6:53 AM, michael's mail box michaelandjea...@aapt.net.au wrote: Hi guys I was wondering if many folks are still useing iphone 4s. Are they a good phone still and what is the latest IOS it can run easy. I am thinking of buying

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread Feliciano G
The newer the model the better. Why not the iphone5s? Regards, Feliciano Like my Facebook page: https://m.facebook.com/profile.php?id=690649294341327 Follow me on Twitter: Www.twitter.com/theblindman12v Sent from the Super-iPhone On Sep 22, 2014, at 6:55 AM, michael's mail box

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Phil Halton
QuickTime player will also do an adequate job. On Sep 22, 2014, at 9:55 AM, Leo Bissonnette leo.bissonne...@videotron.ca wrote: Hello, Just downloaded Smart Recorder. It’s a free download from the app store. Works nicely with VoiceOver. Leo On Sep 22, 2014, at 7:30 AM, Christian

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
there are a lot of them. Quicktime for one thing works. I also use audio hijack pro, amadeus, garage band , etc. On Sep 22, 2014, at 2:30 PM, Christian Schöpplein ch...@schoeppi.net wrote: Hi, I’m looking for a simple audio recorder that runs on Mac OS X. I’d like to record spoken

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
Actually if you mean this one https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-recorder-voice-recorder/id412615645?mt=12 It is not free. but $4.99 in the us . Just letting you know On Sep 22, 2014, at 4:55 PM, Leo Bissonnette leo.bissonne...@videotron.ca wrote: Smart Recorder --- Mac Access At Mac

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
Ah Ok. I see. there is a smart recorder lite and a smart recorder pry. here is the link t th elite version for anyone interested. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/smart-recorder-lite-free-music/id420266239?mt=12 Take care. On Sep 22, 2014, at 4:55 PM, Leo Bissonnette

Re: Installing ios 8

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
The idea is to directly touch the letter then it will be inserted hence the name direct touch typing. It works similar to Fleksy but without the word prediction capabilities. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 20 Sep 2014, at 00:09, Shaun Oliver blindma...@gmail.com wrote: Can someone please

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Christian Schöpplein
Hi, thanks for the tip with QuickTime and SmartRecorder. SmartRecorder is simpel and cool, but I miss one feature. It is possible to append new recordings to an existing recording, but unfortunatly it is not possible to insert it the new recording at a place in the middle, only to the end.

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
I don't know of one for mac that's simple and lets' sou do tht, how ever ht pro recorder sort of lets you do this in a round about way. Take care. On Sep 22, 2014, at 6:29 PM, Christian Schöpplein ch...@schoeppi.net wrote: Hi, thanks for the tip with QuickTime and SmartRecorder.

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
You can probably only get a 4s second hand or refurbished as Apple stopped selling them as of the launch of the iPhone 6/6+. The oldest phone you can get now is the 5c which is a rebranded 5 but with a plastic shell and a choice of several colours hence the c. iOS 8 is the latest and probably

Using A CCTV Topaz with Mac and GEM Software

2014-09-22 Thread Eleanor Martha Burke
Hi All, I wonder if anyone knows if there is a possability of using a CCTV with the Mac to get large print. I have a Topas CCTV manufactured by Freedom Scientific. When used on a PC with JAWS, also produced by Freedom Scientific, it is possible to enlarge the text, to the best of my knowledge

Re: Using A CCTV Topaz with Mac and GEM Software

2014-09-22 Thread Sarah k Alawami
Hmm I think there is a magnify feature, but having not used it I can't really say how it works. Can someone on the list maybe suggest how this could be done if the CCTV were hooked up by DVI? On Sep 22, 2014, at 9:01 PM, Eleanor Martha Burke eleanormarthabu...@gmail.com wrote: Hi All, I

Re: Using A CCTV Topaz with Mac and GEM Software

2014-09-22 Thread eleanor martha burke
I am aware of the Apple inbuilt zero feature okay it was just add this might work in conjunction with a CCTV. Eleanor Martha Burke On 22 Sep 2014, at 19:06, Sarah k Alawami marri...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm I think there is a magnify feature, but having not used it I can't really say how it

Re: Weird noises with the update

2014-09-22 Thread christopher hallsworth
We don't think we're getting the hisses here on our iPhone 4s. Maybe it's to do with the Seven Little Words app. Sent from my Macbook Pro On 22 Sep 2014, at 14:05, Juaanita Marttin jordmar...@suddenlink.net wrote: Ever since I updated my Iphone 5, I hear this hiss whenever VO is speaking.

Re: Weird noises with the update

2014-09-22 Thread Juaanita Marttin
No, I hear the slight hiss in all the apps. I think I noticed it before I opened SLW. It’s not really a problem, I just don’t think I’ve heard the noise before the update. the On Sep 22, 2014, at 2:09 PM, christopher hallsworth challswor...@icloud.com wrote: We don't think we're getting the

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread Glenn
I have a 5, and may give my 5 to my son and get a 4S. The phones keep getting bigger, and I think the 5 is too big, and the 4S is just right. Glenn - Original Message - From: michael's mail box michaelandjea...@aapt.net.au To: mac help list mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Monday,

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread Glenn
Why not the 4S, it is smaller. Glenn - Original Message - From: Feliciano G theblindman...@hotmail.com To: OS X iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Monday, September 22, 2014 9:02 AM Subject: Re: iphone question. The newer the model the better. Why not the iphone5s?

RE: Installing ios 8

2014-09-22 Thread Shaun Oliver
Yes, I found this out quite by accident. And by doing a tiny bit of reading on it. I did a podcast on it a few days ago. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of christopher hallsworth Sent: Tuesday, 23 September

Re: Accessing root log-in credentials

2014-09-22 Thread Travis Siegel
Rm will happily remove files for you, though it should be used sparingly, since a bad rm command could wipe your entire hd, though it would take some serious coincidence to make it happen by accident. mv will move files, cp will copy them, and (on osx at least) pushd and popd will save

Creat message rules

2014-09-22 Thread Anna
Hello, How do you create message rules for emails to go to a specific created mail folder on OS X mountain lion? Anna Marie Sent from my iPad --- 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

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Travis Siegel
Quicktime can cut and paste multiple recordings, I do it all the time. Simply have two windows open, highlight the section of the second recording you'd like inserted into the first one, switch to the first recording, move to the place you want the second piece to go, and paste with

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread michael's mail boxl
Hi Christopher in Australia hear Telstra sell the 4S new for $400.And their 5 model around $700. And I do not want to spend that much 4 to 5 is my top. I have looked on ebay and can get a brand new 16 gig 5 or 5s for round $500. All I would do is text make calls play music and surf the net some

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread michael's mail boxl
Hi Glen I have not felt the size of each yet. I guess it depends on what we want the phone for. I just thought for the money the 4s would be good I don't want just the 4 model. The thing with Apple if you want the latest and greatest it will cost every year they reliese a new model. I still

Re: iphone question.

2014-09-22 Thread Glenn
Michael, If you have felt a 4, the 4S is the same size. With the 5, the camera sticks out of the shirt pocket. I suppose to some that could be a good thing, but for me, the top of the phone should not stick out of the pocket. Glenn - Original Message - From: michael's mail boxl

Re: Audio recorder for Mac OS

2014-09-22 Thread Alaltlas21
Hi, Can you please tell us how you select portions of audio in Quicktime, both audio and Video if possible? Thank you. Hatch. - Original Message - From: Travis Siegel To: OS X iOS Accessibility Sent: Tuesday, September 23, 2014 3:05 AM Subject: Re: Audio recorder for Mac