Re: live drive

2012-09-02 Thread Chris
No, but we would be interested in hearing about it once you tried it. I was going to look into Super Duper!, but the more options the merrier in my opinion. Sent from my Windows laptop. On 02/09/2012 11:42, william lomas wrote: hi to all Has anyone used livedrive.com to backup their mac? if

Re: VoiceOver friendly RSS reader

2012-08-31 Thread Chris Moore
casts but other than that? > > On 31 Aug 2012, at 18:02, Gordon Smith wrote: > >> I like NewsRack too actually. I haven't tried it on iO yet, but plan too. >> But the Mac version is excellent. >> Gordon >> >> On 30 Aug 2012, at 10:17, Chris Moo

Re: VoiceOver friendly RSS reader

2012-08-31 Thread Chris Moore
x27;t tried it on iO yet, but plan too. >> But the Mac version is excellent. >> Gordon >> >> On 30 Aug 2012, at 10:17, Chris Moore wrote: >> >> Paul, >> >> I use Newsrack on the Mac and RSS Runner on the iPhone, not tried any others >> ye

Re: VoiceOver friendly RSS reader

2012-08-30 Thread Chris Moore
Paul, I use Newsrack on the Mac and RSS Runner on the iPhone, not tried any others yet. Chris On 30 Aug 2012, at 10:10, Paul Hopewell wrote: > Hi Sarah, > Many thanks for the pointer to Vienna. It works fine for me! > > Paul Hopewell > On 29 Aug 2012, at 17:12, Sarah

Re: A Dilemma

2012-08-29 Thread Chris G
Hi, All the tech shows I listen to are saying September 12 is the announcement date and shipping 9 days later. If it were me, I'd wait 3 weeks if you can. - Original Message - From: Desi Noller To: mac-access@mac-access.net Date: Wed, 29 Aug 2012 12:56:55 -0700 Subject: A Dilemma > Hi

Re: Amadeus was Re: Audio Hijack Pro

2012-08-28 Thread Chris
Cheers! Will check this out. Sent from my Windows laptop. On 28/08/2012 12:25, amy gilbert wrote: hi yeah you can do that On 28 Aug 2012, at 12:08, Chris wrote: But what if you do not have a system audio session? Can you just create a new session and set the input to system audio? I

Re: Amadeus was Re: Audio Hijack Pro

2012-08-28 Thread Chris
caused by hijacking. If so, can it record in the MP3 format so it can be distributed on the web? I have heard of Wiretap, should I try this? Thanks for any help regarding this. Chris. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-ac

Re: VMware Fusion

2012-08-24 Thread Chris
Thank you Eric will investigate. Just dont want to purchase it only to find I canot use it properly. So glad the 30 days trial exists for a reason. Sent from my Windows laptop. On 24/08/2012 14:44, Eric Caron wrote: Hi Christopher, At this time I'm not aware of anyone who has found a

Update on mac

2012-08-20 Thread Chris
Good morning all. Just a quick note to say I have just received my Macbook Pro 13 inch. Going to set it up from this afternoon. Look out for an e-mail from it ok. Chris. <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-acce

Re: Signing Up For FaceBook

2012-08-19 Thread Chris Moore
Gordon, Try the mobile site http:m.facebook.com Sent from my iPhone On 19 Aug 2012, at 12:53, Gordon Smith wrote: > Hi all > > Anybody managed to successfully sign up for FaceBook using Safari 6 and > VoiceOver? I ask because, in the section where you're asked to supply a date > and y

Re: Turning on VoiceOver for the first time

2012-08-19 Thread Chris
That's fine, just don't want to get stuck that is all! Looks like I won't be stuck then. Thanks! On 19/08/2012 11:48, Dan Eickmeier wrote: Well if for some reason, command-f5 doesn't work, I just try command-fn-f5 On 2012-08-18, at 12:56 PM, Chris wrote: Thank you, be

Re: Turning on VoiceOver for the first time

2012-08-18 Thread Chris
Thank you, because I heard in the past that some Macbooks require you to press FN in conjunction with command-f5. On 18/08/2012 13:32, Dan Eickmeier wrote: Yes, it'd be the same, regardless of the type of mac you're on. On 2012-08-18, at 8:04 AM, Chris wrote: And that's the

Re: Help with changing my iTunes login details

2012-08-18 Thread Chris
I guess it's in the store menu, under sign out. On 18/08/2012 00:04, Margaret Booth wrote: My son has changed my login details to his so he could put a game on my iPhone My question is how do I change it back again I have done it before but I can't remember where to go to do it. Margaret S

Re: Turning on VoiceOver for the first time

2012-08-18 Thread Chris
And that's the same regardless of a Macbook Pro or an iMac for example. On 18/08/2012 12:33, Matthew Chao wrote: Out of the box, Command-f5. Matthew Chao At 05:45 AM 8/18/2012, you wrote: Hello all. Ok, so you have your new shiny Macbook Pro 13 inch, all connected and ready to go. You power i

Turning on VoiceOver for the first time

2012-08-18 Thread Chris
Hello all. Ok, so you have your new shiny Macbook Pro 13 inch, all connected and ready to go. You power it up and you then wonder, do I press command-f5 or fn-command-f5. This will be the situation I will be in when I get mine Monday. So what is the default, so to speak, to turning on VoiceOve

My first mac

2012-08-17 Thread Chris
Wow so are you saying I will actually get a mid 2012 MBP without Retina Display? As I thought I was getting the 2011 one. 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 po

Re: My first mac

2012-08-17 Thread Chris
Oh, stuff it then, might as well put down the £14 in this case as am an UK resident for Mountain Lion. Thanks for the advice. On 17/08/2012 15:26, Phil Halton wrote: Hi Chris, regarding the free Mountain Lion upgrade, I found it easier and much less hassle to just pony up the $20 and buy and

Re: My first mac

2012-08-17 Thread Chris
Thanks mate, I plan to get Adium amongst other programs. On 17/08/2012 11:45, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi Chris, hope that you enjoy your macbook pro. You'll really love it and adium is a great chat client for MSN Facebook aim and yahoo all at once. Need any help when you get it feel fr

Re: Considering Mac, questions about Voiceover/access

2012-08-16 Thread Chris
Catherine you can buy Windows CDs from online retailers such as Amazon or Play.com and I bet all PC retail stores stock them as well. On 16/08/2012 20:46, Catherine Turner wrote: Hi all, Wow, thanks for all the responses, I'll be reading through the links Phil gave. I've got a lot to think ab

Re: Clone the MAC OS

2012-08-14 Thread Chris
Carbon Copy Cloner appears to be a good option. On 14/08/2012 06:10, Ansry User 01 wrote: Can someone please suggest which is the best software/procedure to copy the entire image from one Mac-book pro to external drive and back to new Mac-book pro?? Is it possible to clone the entire drive in

Re: Dropbox under Lion

2012-08-13 Thread Chris
and away you go. On Aug 13, 2012, at 12:27, Chris wrote: Hello all. Under Lion, is the Dropbox client accessible? I have heard it is in Mountain Lion, but what about just Lion? I must stress Lion as this question is for Mr Price who will be shortly receiving a 13 inch Macbook 2008 model running

Dropbox under Lion

2012-08-13 Thread Chris
Hello all. Under Lion, is the Dropbox client accessible? I have heard it is in Mountain Lion, but what about just Lion? I must stress Lion as this question is for Mr Price who will be shortly receiving a 13 inch Macbook 2008 model running Lion and therefore cannot be upgraded to Mountain Lion.

Re: Macbook

2012-08-12 Thread Chris
That's what I'm saying and to be clear I am not hung up it's just I cannot easily get to an Apple store where I live as it's about 20 minutes away. On 12/08/2012 22:15, william lomas wrote: why not just go to an apple store chris? but to be fair at least if you see one a

Macbook

2012-08-12 Thread Chris
on well enough, I will be switching very likely from the Windows platform. Again keep you posted. Chris. <--- 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-

Re: Fleksy

2012-08-10 Thread Chris (gmail)
oblem, just not always worth it for me unless I'm the one texting first. Regards, Nicolai On Aug 10, 2012, at 1:19 PM, "Chris (gmail)" wrote: Did you know that you can leave the app running and not only will it save loading time it will have no affect on the battery. Did you als

Re: Fleksy

2012-08-10 Thread Chris (gmail)
to Messages. If it could integrate with threads so you could select which one to attach the text to, then I'd love it. Even when I turn VoiceOVer off and type regularly, I still can't type as fast as Fleksy allows me to type. Regards, Nicolai On Aug 10, 2012, at 12:26 PM, Chris (gmail)

Fleksy

2012-08-10 Thread Chris (gmail)
Hello all. Some of you may be using this app already, but thought I would spread the word about it now a major new update has hit the app store. To find out more, click on the following link. http://fleksy.com/2012/08/09/fleksy-major-update-now-free-to-try/ Happy typing! <--- Mac Access At Mac

Re: Dropbox

2012-08-08 Thread Chris (gmail)
older first. Otherwise you won't be able to see your settings. Gordon On 8 Aug 2012, at 11:46, Chris (gmail) wrote: Hello all I am sure this question has been asked before so forgive me please grins. How do you go about installing Dropbox in either Snow Leopard or Lion? Do you mount the

Dropbox

2012-08-08 Thread Chris (gmail)
Hello all I am sure this question has been asked before so forgive me please grins. How do you go about installing Dropbox in either Snow Leopard or Lion? Do you mount the disk image then copy the app to the applications folder? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to th

Re: Reinstalling Mac OS 10 Lion via wifi, please help!

2012-08-07 Thread Chris (gmail)
Thanks for your help. You will be pleased to know Gary Price himself will be joining your list, or has joined already. On 07/08/2012 22:51, Zachary Kline wrote: Hi Chris, Regrettably, the Wi-Fi icon to reinstall lion isn't accessible. It is accessible under MOuntain Lion line, but that

Reinstalling Mac OS 10 Lion via wifi, please help!

2012-08-07 Thread Chris (gmail)
d the wifi icon. This is on a Macbook 2008 model. Also the preferences menu item in the Apple menu is dimmed. Thank you for any information you may have. This is pretty urgent as he wants to show Gary Price, not on this list, how to reinstall Mac OS 10 Lion. Kind Regards, Chris. <--- Mac A

Mac and online banking

2012-08-07 Thread Chris (gmail)
I am with Lloyds TSB and use their internet banking service to manage my banking online. How well does this work with Safari or any other browsers for the mac? Thanks! <--- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---> To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access@mac-access.net You

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Subject: Re: Installing Lion or Later Hi Chris You're missing the point, yes. You do not necessarily have to register the OS I don't think, not immediately, anyway. I don't want to start discussing Windows but I'm sure it's possible to install Mac OS X without being on

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Gordon and all oh thank you so much for that. I didn't realize you could skip part of it. - Original Message - From: "Gordon Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 5:05 PM Subject: Re: Installing Lion or Later Ch

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-04 Thread chris hallsworth
point. - Original Message - From: "Gordon Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Saturday, August 04, 2012 5:08 PM Subject: Re: Installing Lion or Later Hi Mike, and Chris it's also worth pointing out that Microsoft also assumes Internet connect

Re: Tables in PDF documents

2012-08-04 Thread Chris Moore
Lol it's working fine for me Don't think I will ever ask you for racing tips Sent from my iPhone On 4 Aug 2012, at 18:04, Gordon Smith wrote: > Chris > > I have this, but it keeps crashing under Mountain Lion or Lion. > > Gordon > > > On 4 Aug

Re: Tables in PDF documents

2012-08-04 Thread Chris Moore
Failing that, get docuscan plus Sent from my iPhone On 4 Aug 2012, at 06:17, Esther wrote: > Hello Paul, > > You might try one of Wondershare's products -- either PDF Converter for Mac > or PDF Converter Pro -- in trial mode. This is a kind of hokey answer, and I > wouldn't want to purchas

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
ume 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" wrote: You know guys, and this is no disrespect to

Ejecting a CD/DVD/other removable storage?

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
On Aug 3, 2012, at 11:42 AM, chris hallsworth 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! - Original Message - From: "

Re: Installing Lion or Later

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
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 A

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
iOS Accessibility" 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 of housekeeping b

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
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 wrote: Hi Josh and Chris No, this cannot be done. But personally, I don't think it's really an

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

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
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 wrote: Well, if that is the case, how on earth do we know if the Mac

Re: New iMac user with wi-fi/bluetooth problems

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all so is this a problem with the Macbook line of products as well? Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Phil Halton" To: "Mac-Access" Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 10:01 PM Subject: New iMac user with wi-fi/bluetooth problems Hello, I've had my first Apple iMac for two days

Re: DVDRemaster 8 currently on sale at the Mac App Store for a limitedtime

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Ester and all this sounds good and sounds a good alternative for programs like Dvd Audio Extractor found on the other OS. Thanks for sharing the info with us. Much appreciated. - Original Message - From: "Esther" To: "Mac OSX & D2C2A315-EE6F-452D-AA60-C9DF08E1C1F1:ABMailRecent"

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
ng back into Mac OS by mistake. It would be great if there was a second system sound when you get to option boot menu. David Griffith the -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 03 A

Re: Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 1:59 PM Subject: Re: Shut down sound Yeah that'd be nice. That was one of the things that I noticed that was different from windows. But sadly, I don't think there is. On 8/3/12, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all is there a way of assigning a sound when shut

Re: can not burn ml

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Gordon and all for education's sake whereabouts in the menus is Disk Utility? Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Gordon Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Friday, August 03, 2012 10:06 AM Subject: Re: can not burn ml Hi Josh Right, I'm with you now. No, the two

Shut down sound

2012-08-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all is there a way of assigning a sound when shutting down a mac computer and if so how? 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 the Mac-Access

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" To: Sent: Thursday, August 02, 2012 6:56 PM Subject: Using an iPad 2 - really new to this Hello, e

Re: Keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
et 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 wrote: Yes the learning curve will be a challenge but a load of fun. :) now on a Macbook, when set up new, is it command-f5 to togg

Re: Keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
end or again the laptop equivalent. Hope that helps get you started. -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 01 August 2012 08:37 To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility Subject: Keyboard shortcu

Keyboard shortcuts

2012-08-01 Thread chris hallsworth
ch as those found in Mail? Thanks so much, I could do with as much help as I need throughout this possible transition. Chris. <--- 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 poste

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 wrote: > Hello Amy > > I'm sorry

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 wrote: > Gor

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 is

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 mes

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 wrote: > Hi Esther > > Is it me, my system or have ot

Re: Fleksy [Revisited]

2012-07-29 Thread chris hallsworth
I can duplicate. no disrespect to David, but please adjust the volume of your podcasts, or I will have trouble listening to them. Thanks! - Original Message - From: "Gordon Smith" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 6:58 PM Subject: Re: Fleksy [Revisited] Hi

Re: mount means

2012-07-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Mounting is like connecting something so it is accessible to the operating system, Mac OSX in this case. Mounting a disk image is a kin to inserting a CD or DVD into a physical CD and DVD drive. - Original Message - From: "Mark Furness" To: "Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility" Sent: Sunday,

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 wrote: > Hello Chris > > OK, let me clarify. As I did actually post last night, it inc

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: Apples site for accessible apps ?

2012-07-28 Thread Chris Moore
Try www.applevis.com Chris On 28 Jul 2012, at 18:42, Glenn 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 hav

Re: Fleksy [Revisited]

2012-07-28 Thread Chris Moore
st 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 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. I&#

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

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 wrote: > Hi Gordon, >

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.

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. &g

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

2012-07-17 Thread Chris Moore
when 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

Re: my fleksy podcast

2012-07-13 Thread Chris G
tffp is the name of her podcast. - Original Message - From: Arthur Barney To: Mac OSX & iOS Accessibility 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, and not tffp > - Original Message - > From

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! T

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 pay

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
12 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, Go

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 websi

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
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 em

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 entirel

Re: fleksy is out!

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
le through 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

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

2012-07-13 Thread Chris G
rstanding while 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 h

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

2012-07-13 Thread Chris Moore
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,

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 Y

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 Mac-Ac

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 conta

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: 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: 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, th

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 t

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: W

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

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread chris hallsworth
Well I don't know what would I benefit from an iPad 2 compared to an iPad 3? On 18/06/2012 15:27, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi Chris If you'd be happy with an iPad 2, they are selling them at the moment in the Apple store for 70 Pounds off the new price. The iPad 2 starts at £329.00 w

Re: iPad Third Generation

2012-06-18 Thread Chris G
Smith" 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

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 p

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" wrote: > Hello everybody > > Is there anybody on list who previously owned an iPad 1 and has now upgraded > to an iPad 2 or

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 connectio

Re: Messaging On iPhone

2012-06-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello Gordon not at all. Go into the main messages app, double tap edit, double tap delete next to each message, then double tap to confirm. On 13/06/2012 10:48, Gordon Smith wrote: Hi all Is it me, or do others find the manipulation of text and media messages on the iPhone to be very clunky?

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 the

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

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 mac-

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 Y

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