Re: Shut down

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
, unless something is open and blocks it and at some point v o will start speaking. But cursoring around with nothing from v o will give you a quick clue that it's shutting down. On Aug 3, 2012, at 10:21 AM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Well, if that is the case, how

Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
You know guys, and this is no disrespect to Apple, but I don't like how they want you to install their software now. I read from their support web pages that an internet connection is required to install Lion or later. Well I have a point. What if you do not have either an ethernet or wireless

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
in that Mac has a fast shutdown. It's a lot faster than my Windows xp. It's even faster if you do the control option command eject method of shutdown. On Aug 3, 2012, at 8:12 AM, Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net wrote: Hi Josh and Chris No, this cannot be done. But personally, I don't think

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Shut down sound Hi Chris My only suggestion is that you can feel the fan and HD activity until your machine is shut down. No, VoiceOver often goes down some time before the machine because the OS does a bit

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
. My internet right now is so spotty I don't want to spend 2 days downloading 4 gigs. lol! So I'll just make the flash drive and stick it in when I need to do a clean instal and it will take about 3 hours including the transferring of data from a back up drive. On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:37 AM, chris

Ejecting a CD/DVD/other removable storage?

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
. Take care. On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:42 AM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Hello Gordon and all yes this is very useful indeed and thanks. That's amazing there are keystrokes to shut down and restart the system. So where is the eject key then please on a Macbook? Thanks

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
they presume everybody has a fast internet or can get to an Apple store which I know of a person who does that for his o s upgrades because his internet seems to drop it partly through the download. On Aug 3, 2012, at 1:37 PM, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: You know guys

Re: Using an iPad 2 - really new to this

2012-08-02 Thread chris hallsworth
There should be a link that says for VoiceOver users click here. Double tap on this and the fully accessible version of this guide should load. - Original Message - From: Mary Stores msto...@indiana.edu To: mac-access@mac-access.net Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 6:56 PM Subject: Using

Re: Keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
but you can set the fn keys to perform the function commands like in windows in keyboard settings. If you need help with this just ask, :) On 8/1/12, chris hallsworth christopher...@gmail.com wrote: Yes the learning curve will be a challenge but a load of fun. :) now on a Macbook, when set up new

Re: voiceover test group

2012-07-31 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, To be fair, you should never have let slip you were involved publicly. The group is discrete and invite only. Apple have a number of testing groups and choose their participants carefully. Chris On 31 Jul 2012, at 05:12, Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello Amy I'm

iCloud

2012-07-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Is there a way of deleting everything but the current iCloud backup? If so how? Using an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1.1. Thanks! --- 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

Viber alternative

2012-07-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I am currently using Viber for free calls and text messages. While the app is very good, their customer support seems to be a lot to be desired. The same is true for accessibility. I reported the VoiceOver issues to them yesterday, and guess what? They completely ignored my VoiceOver

Re: RSS in Safari 6

2012-07-30 Thread Chris Moore
For those who were unable to open the link to get the RSS button back within Safari. Try this: http://www.red-sweater.com/blog/2624/subscribe-to-feed-safari-extension The extension places a RSS button back onto your toolbar. Chris On 30 Jul 2012, at 12:00, Chris Moore moor

Re: mountain lion

2012-07-29 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, Lightening web browser is not an Apple product, nor is new rack for that matter which were all updated via Software Update as Software Upate includes items from the App Store and they do not have to be specific Apple apps. Kind regards Chris On 29 Jul 2012, at 16:21, Gordon Smith

Re: mountain lion

2012-07-29 Thread Chris Moore
Sorry I meant to say in my previous message, that my original message did not just include Apple products. if you read it again, you will see this. On 29 Jul 2012, at 16:21, Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello Chris OK, let me clarify. As I did actually post last night

Re: Fleksy [Revisited]

2012-07-29 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, I agree, David is very softly spoken and VO always seems to be much louder than himself. It is my only criticism though as I feel he provides some excellent tutorials. Chris On 29 Jul 2012, at 18:58, Gordon Smith gor...@mac-access.net wrote: Hi Esther Is it me, my system or have

Re: mountain lion

2012-07-28 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, Software Update also includes third party apps. Mine told me as well as the updates for Pages and Numbers and iPhoto and updates to Daniel's voice, that i also had an update to Lightening web browser (which I must admit only ever used once). Cheers Chris On 28 Jul 2012, at 17:55

Re: Fleksy [Revisited]

2012-07-28 Thread Chris Moore
on www.applevis.com or within the podcast section of iBlink radio on your iOS device. Chris On 28 Jul 2012, at 18:32, Eric Caron eric_ca...@mac-access.net wrote: Dear Gordon, If you did not find what you need in the archive then I would encourage you to keep this discussion on the list

Re: Apples site for accessible apps ?

2012-07-28 Thread Chris Moore
Try www.applevis.com Chris On 28 Jul 2012, at 18:42, Glenn glenner...@cableone.net wrote: Hi, Can someone send the link for Apple's site of accessible apps? I have read before of a site that lists apps that are accessible, and I thought I saved the message, but the subject must not have

Re: another mail bug or feature

2012-07-26 Thread Chris Moore
Using a machine that does not have screen reader access? Have I just warped onto the Windows or Linux mailing list? HINT; Press command and F5 on any Mac and you will get a screen reader! *Sticks tongue out! Chris On 26 Jul 2012, at 14:07, Dónal Fitzpatrick dfitz...@computing.dcu.ie wrote

Re: Mountain Lion Rumours

2012-07-23 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, Nothing to speculate, as Apple lays it bare here: http://www.apple.com/osx/whats-new/features.html All 200+ features you will find in Apple's new OS listed by Apple themselves. Chris On 23 Jul 2012, at 17:28, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris yes, I know that is true. All the same

Re: Mountain Lion Rumours

2012-07-22 Thread Chris Moore
All 200+ features are listed on Apple's website and have been there for some time. You can also get other tit bits from www.appleinsider.com Chris On 22 Jul 2012, at 21:07, josh gregory wrote: Well, apologies. I was only curious, as I'm sure a lot of people are. But, ok. On 7/22/12

Re: ePub reading options on the Mac [was Re: ePUB]

2012-07-17 Thread Chris Moore
looking at the source code examples. So to get around this, I am reading the same book within the iBooks app for the iPhone. I am surprised Apple have not released iBooks for the Mac or the ability to read ePub within the Preview application on the Mac. Here's hoping they get around to it. Chris

Re: Adobe suspends work on accessible Flash Player for the Mac.

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
to expect from Flash. I have uninstalled Flash from my Mac altogether, which means I don't get to see as many annoying ads and plus you can use YouTube via HTML5 now. Oracle are another company moving away from Flash, so I honestly think Flash is doomed. Chris On 13 Jul 2012, at 06:04, Bryan

Re: Adobe suspends work on accessible Flash Player for the Mac.

2012-07-13 Thread Chris G
flash works on Android it is slow and not a good user experience. By works, i'm refering to sited users, not sure if flash is accessible on Android. On 7/13/2012 3:27 AM, Chris Moore wrote: I personally think Adobe Flash will vanish within the next 5 years. Adobe have already stopped

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
suggested alternatives by swiping down. Punctuation is so much easier too. Chris ps I used the application to type this message! Sent from my iPhone On 13 Jul 2012, at 12:23, william lomas wrote: now but when you flick to the right it word not what youw ant you just flick up and down

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
the API available for other developers, so watch this space I guess. How much did you all pay for a bluetooth keyboard or braille input device? bet it was more than $15 Chris On 13 Jul 2012, at 14:12, Gordon Smith wrote: I think the decision regarding the price being too high is entirely

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
on the keyboard to enter words in manually, you can then hear each letter. If you have not done so already, I would seriously recommend reading the instructions or listening to the demo preview podcast on applevis.com Chris On 13 Jul 2012, at 14:30, krystal watson wrote: i mean it lets you email

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, Go to any text entry field, use the rotor, select typing mode, and then flick up and down to toggle between standard or touch typing. On 13 Jul 2012, at 17:47, Gordon Smith wrote: Hello Abdrea Regarding your download, you probably downloaded the trial from the developer's website,

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
and the other at 6. Very much like turning a volume dial on a amplifier. Give it a go, and if you like it then go into the VO settings and add more items to your rotor, I could not live without this convenience, even on the Mac when testing websites. Chris On 13 Jul 2012, at 17:55, Gordon Smith

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
Simple, blind people want everything for free! Let's remember folks that we are a small group compared to the non sighted world. Either way, dev costs have to be met and of course if there is more people who could buy the app, then the price is obviously going to be cheaper as the app will

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
Next time you are in Safari, just give it a go and then flick up and down to jump between headings etc. Actually makes surfing on the iPhone and iPad really enjoyable. On 13 Jul 2012, at 18:28, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris Wow! How on earth did I ever live without that! Thanks

Re: my fleksy podcast

2012-07-13 Thread Chris G
tffp is the name of her podcast. - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney abar...@personainternet.com To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net Date: Fri, 13 Jul 2012 18:24:55 -0400 Subject: Re: my fleksy podcast Hi Sarah, that isn't going to work. It should be ftp,

Re: rdio music service accessibility question.

2012-07-06 Thread Chris G
The last time I used it on IOS it seemed to work just fine. On 7/5/2012 10:06 AM, Jim Noseworthy wrote: Hi Folks: Has anyone had any experience with the rdio music program with voiceover? If so, how so? Thanks all over the place. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to

Re: macbook

2012-07-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Isn't a Macbook Apple's version of a full sized laptop? On 03/07/2012 15:39, Patricia Taylor wrote: sorry but I do not quite understand what is macbook ? ,can you help --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net

Re: test post

2012-06-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Received. On 30/06/2012 15:21, Krystal Watson wrote: Testing to see if this post goes through to the list --- 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

Re: important about formal address

2012-06-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Please try to get a refund by reporting the problem and mentioning the app isn't accessible with VoiceOver. This apparently is a good excuse to get your refund. On 28/06/2012 23:23, krystal watson wrote: hi every one please note this app does not support voice over i just brought it and

Re: external gps receivers and the i-phone

2012-06-27 Thread Chris G
I understand sighted people have their phones and tablets out anyway so you'd look no different. On 6/27/2012 9:33 AM, Sarah Alawami wrote: I always carry my iPhone with me on the bus. it really does not matter as 'm always listening to something whilst on the bus and have my headphones on.

Re: external gps receivers and the i-phone

2012-06-27 Thread Chris G
You are right, they are getting the number of sats from the receiver. They can also calculate the number of feet based on the hdop and vdop values. The smaller the hdop and vdop the better accuracy you will have. End users normally don't have access to these values. - Original Message

Re: IOS podcatchers - was Apple's standalone Podcasts app for iOS is out

2012-06-26 Thread Chris G
Hi, I have podcaster, iCatcher and Downcast. I abandoned podcaster. Downcast and iCatcher are both pretty good aps IMHO. I have contacted both developers and both times had great results. I perfer iCatcher over downcast, because I don't care for the layout of downcast on the iPad. Again,

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-20 Thread Chris G
Hi, Support is different then offering software upgrades. When a company supports a product, they will offer technical assistance when you run into problems. supporting a product again has nothing to do with a company choosing not to upgrade the software. I'm sure Apple has its reasons why

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread Chris G
Hi, I really like the dictation feature on the iPad 3. I don't have that on the iPhone 4 and miss it. On Mon, 18 Jun 2012 12:09:49 +0100 Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith ly...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello everybody Is there anybody on list who previously owned an iPad 1 and has now upgraded

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Lynn I plan to get either an iPad 2 or iPad 3 in the near future preferably the iPad 3. On 18/06/2012 12:09, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello everybody Is there anybody on list who previously owned an iPad 1 and has now upgraded to an iPad 2 or iPad 3? I'm asking because we're

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread Chris G
...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello Chris That's certainly a compelling reason. I guess we could do that with the iPhone 4S using Siri; but it doesn't work that well with non-US English which really irritates me. Lynne On 18 Jun 2012, at 12:16, Chris G ch...@mysticplace.info wrote: Hi, I

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Thought so thanks for suggestion. On 18/06/2012 13:13, william lomas wrote: i'd get a 3 chriss really makes more sense On 18 Jun 2012, at 13:12, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello Lynn I plan to get either an iPad 2 or iPad 3 in the near future preferably the iPad 3. On 18/06/2012 12:09, Mrs

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Sounds good I like anything fast so thanks once again. On 18/06/2012 17:03, william lomas wrote: all that is new really Chris is a slightly faster processor and dictation i think that's it, really so go for it if happy with ipad 2. On 18 Jun 2012, at 16:59, chris hallsworth wrote: Well I

using iPhone for trackpad Gestures on Mac

2012-06-14 Thread Chris Johnson
Is anyone having success with using iPhone for as a trackpad for VO gestures on a mac or mac mini? I've tried an app called Touchpad ($5) but didn't find it to work with VO gestures (very possible to be user error)? But.. is anyone having success with an app for this connection? Chris

Awareness

2012-06-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I want to share with you an app that turns your iPhone into a virtual hearing aid, Awareness. It uses your headphones and microphone to amplify your surroundings while being able to listen to your iPhone. If you use a headset mike the app uses the mike on that; otherwise it uses

Re: downcast issues

2012-06-07 Thread Chris G
Hi, Here are three tweets from the developer. about 6 days ago, Downcast posted Please let me know if you are or are not having trouble with subscribing to podcasts via search. about 6 days ago, Downcast posted Upon further investigation, it looks like subscribing from any of the Top Podcasts

Why VoiceOver is cool for the sighted

2012-06-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article on why VoiceOver is cool for the sighted. http://decadentwaste.net/2011/03/navigate-using-a-bluetooth-keyboard-on-your-ios-device/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net

Hidden gems in built in iOS apps

2012-06-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article with some hidden gems in the built in iOS apps. http://www.macworld.com/article/1167017/discover_hidden_features_in_ioss_built_in_apps.html#lsrc.rss_howto --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo

2012-05-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to a blog post about an accessible Facebook app Voicebook Vo. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Alva BC6 series and iOS

2012-05-28 Thread chris hallsworth
How well does this combination work for you using iOS 5.1.1? Any drop outs in connections at all? Any tips and tricks to be aware of? Thanks! --- 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

New Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind

2012-05-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all here is a link to an article about a new Facebook app designed for VoiceOver users in mind. http://www.lioncourt.com/2012/05/26/new-facebook-app-makes-accessing-facebook-easier-for-voiceover/ --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
Airfoil is useful in scenarios where you either do not have Airplay compatible devices or you simply want to listen to your audio from your iOS device to your PC or mac for example. On 25/05/2012 01:52, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Geoff Yes, please don't misunderstand me. I'm sure there are

Voicebook VO

2012-05-25 Thread chris hallsworth
This app released just now is designed for VoiceOver users in mind. Link is here. http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voice-book-vo/id523008719?mt=8ls=1 --- 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

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
I understand by playing with Airfoil and its Speaker application that both devices need to be connected to the same wifi network before they can be seen by music and other audio applications. So say in the music app you select one or more tracks, double tap the airplay button, then double tap

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes you can providing the speakers are Airplay compatible. Or you could install Airfoil Speakers at the very minimum on your PC or mac and transmit audio wirelessly that way. On 24/05/2012 18:44, william lomas wrote: so with airplay can i have a speaker in my kitchen whilst preparing a meal

Re: AirPlay

2012-05-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Please refer to the documentation that came with your product. On 24/05/2012 17:53, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris OK, I'm hoping that we can do this without AirFoil now, although if need be I do have a license for it. I guess that the first thing I need to do is break my usual number 1

Re: Why do blind people like the iPad?

2012-05-20 Thread Chris Moore
I was so waiting for someone to comment on that :) On 20 May 2012, at 16:18, Red.Falcon wrote: Hi Jane! Well Sorry about this but Fanny has a different meaning here! A better term could be Butt or Bumbag! Just one of those things where UK English is a little different! *smile* Colin On

Re: ordering my ipad

2012-05-13 Thread chris hallsworth
My opinion is it's each to their own. I like the idea of a larger screen, better quality sound than even the iPhone 4 and longer battery life, something stupid like 10 hours over wifi. The larger screen may make it easier for me to type, not that I can't manage the iPhone 4 (I can and still do

Re: iPhone apps and security questions?

2012-04-29 Thread chris hallsworth
I did it no problem on my iPhone 4. This was when buying an app last weekend. On 29/04/2012 22:07, Glenn wrote: Hi, I tried to get an app today, called Voxer, and after putting in my password, the app store came back and wanted me to verify my password, and then it stated that it requires that

Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion

2012-04-21 Thread Chris G
of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://wics.cc and thanks for tuning in. On Apr 20, 2012, at 4:30 PM, Chris G wrote: Hi, I'd report it. I have seen this too. I let it sit there for 4 hours till I finally pulled out my sl dvd and installed sl then upgraded right away to Lion

Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion

2012-04-21 Thread Chris G
[mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of Chris G Sent: 21 April 2012 12:57 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: Reinstalling OSX Lion I just wrote to them about this issue. On 4/20/2012 7:52 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: I'll do my best. but I will need a bit

Re: Earphone Volume Booster Amplifier For iPhone

2012-04-19 Thread Chris Moore
Why blind people specifically? On 19 Apr 2012, at 07:41, Dane Trethowan wrote: Yep your points are well taken but let's be frank about this, blind people - in general - couldn't give a stuff about those who have a hearing impairment until it happens to them. A general comment and

Re: Using Siri

2012-04-17 Thread Chris Moore
listen and speak the command. Chris On 17 Apr 2012, at 16:21, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello Chris This is terrific; thank you ever so. On 15 Apr 2012, at 20:18, Chris Moore moor...@blueyonder.co.uk wrote: • You first need to turn Siri on within the settings. Voice dialling

Re: Using Siri

2012-04-15 Thread Chris Moore
wihtout Siri, I even dictate all my messages and set up appointments etc with Siri. It is just a real shame we do not have access to businesses in the UK yet. Chris On 15 Apr 2012, at 18:52, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello everybody I have a quick and, to some, obvious question. When

Barclays Online Banking

2012-04-11 Thread Chris Moore
on the Mac. I had to resort to using their mobile site (first time ever) and that site is way too basic, does not even have headings to anchor on, and you can only see about 5 items within your monthly statement Anyone used the new site yet and/or have any comments? Chris --- Mac Access At Mac Access

Barclays Online Banking

2012-04-10 Thread Chris Moore
on the Mac. I had to resort to using their mobile site (first time ever) and that site is way too basic, does not even have headings to anchor on, and you can only see about 5 items within your monthly statement. Anyone used the new site yet and/or have any comments? Chris --- Mac Access At Mac Access

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-09 Thread Chris G
Hi, icatcher and downcast both support this functionality. On 4/8/2012 10:55 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Or at best an opml file back up. Maybe those who are devs can write to apple using the bug tracker or what not and suggest it. Take care. On Apr 8, 2012, at 4:57 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote:

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes. Some of the podcast I subscribe to are from external sourcdes such as podbean and nasa itself. so I don't

Re: Podcasts and iCloud

2012-04-08 Thread chris hallsworth
but I could be wrong. On Apr 8, 2012, at 10:46 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Actually I think Downcast allows you to backup podcasts via iCloud. On 08/04/2012 17:53, Sarah Alawami wrote: Not that I'm aware of, reason, Not all of them are downloaded from itunes. Some of the podcast I subscribe

Re: List Recorder Sneak Peek of New Update

2012-04-05 Thread Chris G
It is now approved, I just bought it this morning. On 4/3/2012 5:27 PM, Eric Caron wrote: Hello listers, and specifically List Recorder users, We are still waiting for Apple to approve the new List Recorder application. Because I have the beta I did a brief podcast on the largest

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
I find it is best to bring up the rotor for all headings, then if you just want to look at all the heading 3s for example, just press the number 3 and every item containing a heading 3 will be filtered in the rotor list. Chris On 1 Apr 2012, at 18:50, william lomas wrote: hi

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
You sure would, it works for me, but if anyone knows of a better solution, then please chime in. On 1 Apr 2012, at 19:14, william lomas wrote: so if i pressed say 1, i'd see all level 1 press enter to be taken to that level? On 1 Apr 2012, at 18:56, Chris Moore wrote: I find

Re: heading levels on the web

2012-04-01 Thread Chris Moore
, Chris Moore wrote: I find it is best to bring up the rotor for all headings, then if you just want to look at all the heading 3s for example, just press the number 3 and every item containing a heading 3 will be filtered in the rotor list. Chris On 1 Apr 2012, at 18:50, william lomas wrote

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
settings like catagory and stuff are right as you cannot change them. Take care. On Mar 30, 2012, at 3:47 PM, Chris G wrote: Hello all, I'm trying to figure out how to submit my podcast to iTunes. I am not having any luck. I did as apple suggests and varified the feed works in iTunes, but after

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
How weird, fired up iTunes on windows and went right to it. For some reason on my mac the podcast button is not there. Music, movies, books, etc are there but podcasts isn't. - Original Message - From: Chris G ch...@mysticplace.info To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac

Re: apple tv

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
Hi, I am speaking with experience of the 2nd generation Apple TV. I don't see why apple would go backwards so it should work. When you power on your apple TV and the cables are connected, you are informed by the Apple TV how to turn VoiceOver on. Basically you click the bottom right

Re: Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-31 Thread Chris G
to the itunes store from the mac and do it that way. I did a horabally done youtube video on it. On Mar 31, 2012, at 12:00 AM, Chris G wrote: How weird, fired up iTunes on windows and went right to it. For some reason on my mac the podcast button is not there. Music, movies, books, etc

Submitting podcast in iTunes

2012-03-30 Thread Chris G
the tags in your feed. Your RSS feed is considered the current and authoritative source for information about your podcast. -- Thanks for any help anyone can give. Chris Join the Mystic Place Community. http://www.mysticplacecommunity.info The home of the Mystic Place blog and podcast. http

App to amplify sound around you

2012-03-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I have heard of apps that can amplify the sound around you. Please can I ask, what do you all use? Asking as I may need this as a backup due to hearing aid problems. Yes, I am hearing impaired. This is on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.1. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---

Vizwiz

2012-03-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Any tips on using Vizwiz would be greatly appreciated please. Asking as I have tried the app for the first time to find out who a letter is from. The first answer I got was, hand touching camera. So tried again and the second anser I got was, not sure, bit blurred, move camera

Re: exchange and ios mail

2012-03-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes. If set to manually it won't either push to your phone nor will it fetch on a schedule. On 26/03/2012 08:21, Sarah Alawami wrote: Ok. I set up a gmail account in ios mail using exchange and it works, except it will not push my mail to me in my notifications. I have the fetch set to

Re: Music won't open

2012-03-24 Thread chris hallsworth
Check if assisted touch is turned on and if so please turn it off. This can have major implications with VoiceOver, such as inability to activate items on the screen. Go to settings, general, accessibility, assisted touch. On 24/03/2012 16:26, Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith wrote: Hello

Gmail via Exchange

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
How exactly do I set this up? I tried to do it a few days ago when my computer was temporarily out of order due to an error on my part. Anyway it didn't work. I'm obviously missing a step. Please advise. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address

Re: macbook air and macbook pro

2012-03-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Spot on. The Macbook air is Apple's answer to a netbook. On 16/03/2012 05:18, michael weaver wrote: could anyone tell me what the difference is between the macbook air and the macbook pro? i have the macbook pro but is the air more portable and the mac equivalent of a netbook? --- Mac Access At

National Express

2012-03-15 Thread chris hallsworth
For all UK members, does anyone know of an accessible iOS app to book national express coaches? Please advise. Thanks! --- 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

Re: a strange one!

2012-03-12 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, reset, reset network settings. On 12/03/2012 10:09, Terry Clasper wrote: Hi folks. Hope someone can help with this annoying problem! Since upgrading to ios 5.1 my 4S keeps falling off my wireless network. After around 10 minutes of no use it says etged and the only way

Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit in my iTunes account, and so far I like it a lot. We are at version 6.x now, so don't know what has improved since 4.x or 5.x. But on the whole, the app runs excellent on both my iPhone 4 and iPod Touch 4, both running iOS 5.1. No

Re: Im+ Pro

2012-03-11 Thread chris hallsworth
! but I must agree the app is way too cool! Take care all. Sarah Alawami, owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at http://wics.cc and thanks for tuning in. On Mar 11, 2012, at 3:28 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: I purchased Im+ Pro last night after having spare credit

iOS 5.1 and TypeInBraille

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
For iOS 5.1 users, good news! There is an update out for TypeInBraille. It not only adds support for iOS 5.1; they have also improved the tones to make typing somewhat easier. You will notice that they are now more audible and slightly longer in length. Enjoy! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot

Re: ios 5.

2012-03-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes there is, it seems to play a lot nicer with VoiceOver. This is from reading. Talking of which, VoiceOver is more responsive even on legassy devices like the iPhone 4, 3GS and iPod Touch 4. Not sure about the iPod Touch 3 though. On 09/03/2012 06:33, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi, what are the

Re: official app to block unwanted calls on Iphone?

2012-03-01 Thread Chris G
Hi, Verizon has a service that one can activate to block blocked, restricted and unwanted calls. The advantage to this is your phone never rings so your never bothered. ATT and sprint probably have the same service. - Original Message - From: Sarah Alawami marri...@gmail.com To: Mac

Re: SFT question.

2012-02-29 Thread Chris G
Are you sure your ISP allows hosting servers? Some ISP's do not allow hosting servers on residential accounts and block the ports from incoming connections. You might need a business account in order to host servers. You do have the mac mini ip address reserved in the router? For example

Re: iPod Touch

2012-02-28 Thread Chris Moore
Hmmm I am waiting until after the 7th of March before I buy an iPod Touch. It has not been updated since September 2010. So I think a refresh is due. iPad mini anyone? On 28 Feb 2012, at 09:43, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! Ordered my iPod touch today, just curious to know whether the Touch

Status report

2012-02-28 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how do you get status report to refresh so as to show your new updates? I gave instructions to a friend on Facebook, but it's not working for her. Here is what I told her to do. 1. Double tap and hold on the first status. 2. When you hear the tri tone, swipe down.

Re: Changing iPhone name

2012-02-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Go to settings, general, about. On 23/02/2012 10:41, Paul Hopewell wrote: Hello, How can I change the name of my iPhone 3GS? Can I do this without causing lots of disruption? Many thanks. Paul Hopewell --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your

Re: accessible way to listen to internet radio and record the stream?

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I wonder the same. Any equivalents to Tapin Radio out there? This is an excellent internet radio for the other OS, but I don't think a mac version exists. On 17/02/2012 04:04, Maria Chapman wrote: Hi. the subject line says it all. was wondering if there is an accessible app to listen to

Re: wifi sync

2012-02-17 Thread chris hallsworth
That's what I do, and it doesn't work. On 16/02/2012 22:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try turning on iTunes as you need to get iTunes running to work. it won't just happen as far as I've found out. Take care. Sarah Alawami: owner and founder of WICS Radio America. Check us out on the web at

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