Re: Getting the latest generation of iPod Touch next week

2012-02-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Correct. I don't like the internal speaker that much compared to the iPhone, which I believe has two, pretty darn good internal speakers. I still however like a bit of extra bass. This is down to my poor hearing, so choose to listen to music through my speaker dock. On 13/02/2012 01:09, Dane

Re: remotely locking an iPhone from your mac?

2012-02-09 Thread chris hallsworth
Enable Find my iPhone on your device by going to settings, iCloud. Then on your mac go to www.icloud.com. On 09/02/2012 18:05, Sarah Alawami wrote: Hello. I heard somewhere that you can remotely lock an iPhone from your mac. I've searched all over google but cannot find a way to do this. I'm

Sound dock recommendations

2012-02-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. First of all, I must stress I live in the UK. So UK availability would be of importance. Now onto the question. Does anyone have any recommendations regarding a sound dock for an iPhone 3GS? It must also charge the phone as well. Thanks in advance for any recommendations. --- Mac

Re: NTFS external hard drive

2012-02-03 Thread Chris Johnson
I use NTFS for Mac by Paragone (note: spelled with an e at the end not a g). They gave me good technical support over the phone a couple years ago. Chris Johnson Assistive Technology Specialist expressABLE Loveland, CO ch...@eable.org On 1/31/12 1:54 PM, Margaret Booth wrote: I'm trying

Re: NTFS external hard drive

2012-02-03 Thread Chris Johnson
Ha! my bad; there's no e at the end either. Here's the number: 1-888-347-5462. Chris Johnson Assistive Technology Specialist expressABLE Loveland, CO ch...@eable.org On 1/31/12 1:54 PM, Margaret Booth wrote: I'm trying to use my NTFS external hard drive on my mac. I downloaded a trial

Re: How to tell if iPhone is locked to a specific network

2012-02-01 Thread chris hallsworth
Interesting this one, the only way I know of is to remember where you got the iPhone from. If it's from a carrier chances are it will be locked. If it's from Apple or some other reseller then chances are unlocked but depending on retailer it could be locked as well. On 01/02/2012 11:30, Paul

Re: Usable mainstream GPS on the iPhone?

2012-01-30 Thread chris hallsworth
The maps app is built into all iOS devices as far as I know. On 30/01/2012 13:49, Michael Busboom wrote: I forgot to ask one other question, Justin: Is there an accessible app for the iPhone or iPad that would allow one to use Google Maps? Thanks again, Mike On 30,Jan,2012, at 12:36 PM,

Re: Quick time 7 and VO

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Can't help you with this one but I am curious. Does the majority of you use QuickTime or iTunes to play your media? Asking as part of my mac research. Thanks! On 23/01/2012 06:52, 1smart...@cox.net wrote: I am having some difficulty with Quick Time 7 and VO. Is anyone here using QT-7?

Re: lost sound, no speech. help ASAP

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Right, so what does either Option-F12 or FN-Option-F12 do? On 23/01/2012 02:04, Sarah Alawami wrote: Try hitting fn plus option f12 and if that does not work option 12. Then vo right I think 5 times and up arrow. to the default thing. I might be wrong on the number of vo right arrows though.

Startup question

2012-01-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, how would I go about making an application start automatically on 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 can find an archive of all messages postedto the

Re: Reading .rtf files on the Mac

2012-01-22 Thread chris hallsworth
I heard Text Edit reads them fine, but what about Beans? Asking as this was a recommended free Word Processor alongside Text Edit. Please advise. Thanks! On 22/01/2012 16:48, Roger Firman wrote: Hello, What do people recommend for reading .rtf files please? Regards, Roger. --- Mac Access

Re: Braille Refreshable Display

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
You will have to use VO to drive the display but otherwise I can't see why not. On 21/01/2012 18:19, Christo Thiardt wrote: Hello is it possible to use one's Braille Display to read through a document from top to bottom without using VO or normal cursor keys? If so, can someone advise?

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
When you reinstalled Lion, did you first use Disk Utility to erase the Mac OS HD partition? On 21/01/2012 17:24, Eric Caron wrote: Dear Listers, In a few hours I'll head to a Apple store because this problem seems beyond me. When I empty the trash my computer becomes locked up.

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
of the weekend and best regards, Mike On 20,Jan,2012, at 9:38 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter

Re: Computer crashing when trash emptyed

2012-01-21 Thread chris hallsworth
Ok I see you solved it by deleting a certain file. That's good to hear. On 21/01/2012 19:55, Eric Caron wrote: Hi Chris and others, No, I just ran the install app I had saved when I bought Lyon. I then ran software update and it downloaded a big Lyon combo update. I'm a bit afraid

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Skype for iOS or Skype for Mac OSX? On 20/01/2012 02:35, Mike Welty wrote: Hey all, Just made a discovery earlier today in regards to seeing a contact's online status in Skype. If the person has a mood message, voiceover won't read if they have online status or what ever they are but if they

Re: files

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Aw wow so there are keystrokes to move to trash and to empty it unlike the other OS. On 19/01/2012 21:46, Sarah Alawami wrote: Just hit cmd backspace to move to trash. To empty cmd shift back space. Now I can't remember as my hands just do the keystrokes. lol! Take care. On Jan 19, 2012,

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like please text before calling. On 20/01/2012 18:06, Mike Welty wrote: This is for mac OSX On 1/20/2012 11:59, chris hallsworth wrote: Skype for iOS or Skype for Mac OSX? On 20/01

Re: seeing online status with Skype

2012-01-20 Thread chris hallsworth
I was told Skype 2.8 for Mac OSX works fine on Lion but I don't know how you can get it. On 20/01/2012 19:53, chris hallsworth wrote: Wow that is no good in my opinion. Mood messages don't matter that much to me unless it is of some importance, like please text before calling. On 20/01/2012

Connect to wifi on mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. As you know, I am researching the possibility of getting a mac in the future. This may not happen until a few months or more, but still, I want to ask a question. How would I go about connecting to wifi networks? I was able to connect to my Sky wifi with no problems on both the

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Interesting Daniel, I am hearing impaired as well and it appears I can understand Alex very well. Of course speech synthesis is very subjective, so what may suit one may not necessarily suit the other. On 15/01/2012 15:09, Daniel McGee wrote: Chris a useful resource that I recommend checking

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Daniel why not try an iDevice now as it comes preloaded with iOS 5. The high quality voices can now be downloaded and used on iOS 5 on all iDevices. On 15/01/2012 20:28, Daniel McGee wrote: Indeed Chris, for the most part I find Alex nice to listen to but now and then I get a word that he

Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs since 1997, and it's time I now fancy a change of scenary. So in the future I am considering switching to a mac. It should allow me to do the following: 1. Browse websites such as Facebook. 2. Manage my e-mail. 3. Listen to and

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks Bryan. I plan to use m.facebook.com and I have heard that it is displayed differently, possibly even inaccessible, on a mac. Is this really true? I'm sure I could work it out, but anyway, please advise. Thanks! On 14/01/2012 18:24, Bryan Jones wrote: Hi Chris, To expand a bit

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
with text edit as it is already there. You can accomplish all you need there. In fact I only use the other os for klango and firefox as tha'ts not accessibil in osx yet. Take care. On Jan 14, 2012, at 9:15 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Saturday, January 14, 2012 12:15 PM To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs since 1997, and it's time I now fancy a change of scenary. So in the future I am considering

Re: Switching to a Mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
optical drive keep in mind it does need USB which limits the ports you do have available at any given time. you may only need it for a short time but that's one port used up -- From: chris hallsworth chris.hallswo...@techno-chat.net Sent: Saturday, January

Re: Switching to a mac

2012-01-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Griffith -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: 14 January 2012 17:15 To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Switching to a mac Hello all. Well, I have been using the other operating system PCs

Deleting multiple photos

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Here is how you delete multiple photos on the iPhone. 1. Open the photos app. 2. Double tap the camera role button. 3. Double tap the actions button. 4. Select one or more photos by double tapping on them. 5. Double tap delete. 6. Double tap delete photo. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net ---

Re: Copy and Paste on the iPhone

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes. In a text field rotor to edit, flick down to select or select all, double tap. A menu should appear with options like cut copy or paste if there is text on the clipboard already. If not just cut and copy. Alternatively you can flick down until you hear cut or copy then double tap to

Re: Copy and Paste on the iPhone

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
Don't think I could either, it sounds too complex for my involuntary hand movements. On 10/01/2012 20:00, Sarah Alawami wrote: Yeah I cannot do that jesture because of my wrist problems. I wish apple would have made it so you can flick to select via the edit option then once you double tap

Re: Connecting a pc to Iphone for the internet

2012-01-10 Thread chris hallsworth
That's weird, it should just work. On 10/01/2012 22:01, Terry Cooper wrote: Hi all On behalf of a friend of mine. He is trying to connect to the internet on his pc by using the broadband capabilities of his iphone. He has turned on personal hotspot on the iphone, turned on wireless also on

Re: Twitter App

2012-01-09 Thread chris hallsworth
I use the official app. On 09/01/2012 17:17, Kristeen Hughes wrote: What are people using for Twitter? Kristeen Kristeen Hughes khwi...@gmail.com --- 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

Re: zombies run! iphone game

2012-01-08 Thread chris hallsworth
Same here sounds cool from the video. On 08/01/2012 17:52, Orin wrote: I'm gonna try it anyway regardless. Orin orin8...@gmail.com Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/orinks Skype: orin1112 On Jan 8, 2012, at 11:47 AM, william lomas wrote: why doesn't voiceover work, what support does it need?

Passcode lock

2012-01-07 Thread chris hallsworth
I thought I would check out this feature on my iPhone. I love how you can erase all the data on the phone after 10 failed attempts, as well as how long it takes before the passcode is required. I also like the keypad style when you enter the passcode. Go to settings, general, passcode lock and

Vokul

2012-01-06 Thread chris hallsworth
I wonder if anyone has tried this Siri alternative yet. Here is the link on the Applevis website. http://www.applevis.com/ios-app-directory/music/vokul --- 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

Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app. http://tidbits.com/article/12700?rssutm_source=feedburnerutm_medium=feedutm_campaign=Feed%3A+tidbits_main+%28TidBITS%3A+Mac+News+for+the+Rest+of+Us%29 --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
, January 04, 2012 11:26 PM Subject: Re: My Phone Desktop I just looked at the site. what they don't say is the iPhone app cost 4.99 whilst the mac app looks to be free. Just thought I' let everyone know. On Jan 2, 2012, at 12:32 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: www.myphonedesktop.com. On 02/01

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
Lol I am not sure either and yes you do have to input the number manually. On 05/01/2012 18:56, Sarah Alawami wrote: Hmm interesting. actually g you have to put in the number manually as the web does not have access to your contacts Not sure if the desktop clients do as I can't use it lol!

Re: Lumin iPhone iPod iPad app

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
It is a light up magnifying glass effectively. On 05/01/2012 17:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: Agreed. what is it. I don't havd the time to click on the link. Take care. On Jan 5, 2012, at 8:42 AM, Mary Otten wrote: A one liner about what this does would be nice, rather than expecting us all to

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-05 Thread chris hallsworth
On Jan 5, 2012, at 11:52, chris hallsworth wrote: Thanks, they don't but I checked the iTunes app store and that's where I found and thus paid for it. It was £2.99 here in the UK. On 05/01/2012 05:26, Sarah Alawami wrote: I just looked at the site. what they don't say is the iPhone app cost 4.99

Has alert, what does this mean?

2012-01-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I ask, on an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1, what the heck does the words, has alert mean? Asking as I had it in the messages app. It has now disappeared. Thanks! --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Re: voiceover on IPhone 3gs 8 gig

2012-01-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Are you all not getting this confused with the iPod 3G 8 GB? I ran into the same confusion myself. On 04/01/2012 00:30, Mike Welty wrote: Hey all, I remember once hearing that IPhone 3gs 8 gig didn't support voiceover, well I can say that's not true at all. My gf just got her's today running

Apps to enter text to iOS device using PC keyboard

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
Is there a free or paid app that would allow one to enter text to an iOS device from a PC keyboard? --- 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 forum

My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal iOS app to basically control your iOS device from your desktop or web browser. You can: 1. Make calls and send SMS messages. 2. Transfer text by copying it to the iOS device's clipboard to be pasted later. 3. Easily open long URLs in Safari

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
, Thomas McMahan wrote: Am going to check this one out. Hate having to type a long text on i-phone. Am bad enough using a regular keyboard let alone a small part of an i-phone to type on. On Jan 2, 2012, at 10:42 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
a small part of an i-phone to type on. On Jan 2, 2012, at 10:42 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal iOS app to basically control your iOS device from your desktop or web browser. You can: 1. Make calls and send SMS messages. 2. Transfer text by copying

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
on me, and then shows not responding in the dock. On Jan 2, 2012, at 1:12 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: All, You are best to use the web client as it is more accessible than the mac desktop client. Go to https://myphonedesktop.com and log in with your username and password that you set up on the iOS

Re: My Phone Desktop

2012-01-02 Thread chris hallsworth
to check this one out. Hate having to type a long text on i-phone. Am bad enough using a regular keyboard let alone a small part of an i-phone to type on. On Jan 2, 2012, at 10:42 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: My Phone Desktop is a very clever, awesome universal iOS app to basically control your iOS

iPhone and iPod desktop sound dock

2012-01-01 Thread chris hallsworth
I received an iPhone and iPod Sound Dock for Christmas from my father. This is a desktop unit, plugged via a mains outlet, and consists of two speakers, one on the left, one on the right, and a docking station in the centre where you fit your iPhone or iPod. I am unfortunately having the same

Update Re: iPhone and iPod Travel Speakers

2012-01-01 Thread chris hallsworth
applies. I should also mention there is an on/off switch somewhere at the top of the unit. The two push button controls are volume down and volume up respectively. Christopher H On 01/01/2012 11:34, chris hallsworth wrote: Happy New Year to you all from here in the UK! We are 11 hours into 2012

Tip of the day: really customize your music and videos on your iOS device

2012-01-01 Thread chris hallsworth
I apologize in advance if this should be posted elsewhere. I use iTunes for the other operating system, so the below steps may or may not apply on your mac. Hello all. Are you fighting with iTunes because you don't want something in your music library, only to be re-copied during a sync? This

Re: getting an ipod touch ready to give to someone

2011-12-30 Thread chris hallsworth
Yes the iPod has the same reset capabilities than the iPhone. On 30/12/2011 02:37, Glenn wrote: In settings, then in general, the last option is reset, this should do it. I think it is there in an iPod too, it is there in my iPhone, and I just don't remember if my iPod had it or not. Glenn

Re: turning PDF into text

2011-12-30 Thread Chris Johnson
late response; well, 2011 at least :) PDF OCR X (free) Simpo PDF to Text (was free from giveaway of the day dot com the other day) Happy New Year! Chris On 12/19/11 2:28 PM, Paula Hobley wrote: Hi there I am looking for an application that will turn my pdf documents into text. Can

Re: Looktell Money Reader and Papasangre first impressions

2011-12-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Can't duplicate that here. On 29/12/2011 15:02, krystal watson wrote: mine will not work with voice over running it will how ever work with vo off strange that is the money reader app On 28/12/2011, at 3:09 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Christopher H TAFN member I have just downloaded

Observation with sound dock for iPhone and iPod

2011-12-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I can't give you the specifics of my particular sound dock, apart from it has two speakers and also charges the iPhone or iPod, the latter I haven't got it to work yet. But that's beside the point. I have observed that as soon as I dock my iPhone 4 to the sound dock, it starts

Re: Looktell Money Reader and Papasangre first impressions

2011-12-29 Thread chris hallsworth
Alawamimarri...@gmail.com wrote: Nor I. It works well with vo on. try reinstalling the app or at worst restoring your device. Take care. On Dec 29, 2011, at 7:38 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Can't duplicate that here. On 29/12/2011 15:02, krystal watson wrote: mine will not work with voice over

best writing app for IPhone

2011-12-28 Thread Chris Johnson
A while back it was said that Pages app wasn't very accessible. I wonder if that has changed. What is your preferred app for writing, and working with documents, with voiceover on the iphone? Is Keynote accessible or is there a better app? Chris On 11/16/11 6:28 PM, Esther wrote: Hi

Looktell Money Reader and Papasangre first impressions

2011-12-27 Thread chris hallsworth
Christopher H TAFN member I have just downloaded these apps. Wow, the Money Reader app is just so clever! With practice it correctly recognized a £10 note I received for Christmas from my grandfather. So I think this app will be useful particularly on my travels, but need some practice as

Re: Looktell Money Reader and Papasangre first impressions

2011-12-27 Thread chris hallsworth
On Dec 27, 2011, at 4:09 PM, chris hallsworth wrote: Christopher H TAFN member I have just downloaded these apps. Wow, the Money Reader app is just so clever! With practice it correctly recognized a £10 note I received for Christmas from my grandfather. So I think this app will be useful

Bug with the Night Jar on iPhone 4, please duplicate

2011-12-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can you try to duplicate the following. This is on my iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1. 1. Run the app. The app loads just fine. 2. With the phone in the landscape orientation, swipe to the right and double tap on the button. 3. The app closes and the phone returns to portrait

Re: Bug with the Night Jar on iPhone 4, please duplicate

2011-12-23 Thread chris hallsworth
Ok so how do I do this please? Thanks! On 23/12/2011 18:50, Sarah Alawami wrote: I would send all crash logs to what ever support they have as the app crashed. Since I don't have that game I cannot duplicate but good luck. On Dec 23, 2011, at 8:54 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all

Re: words with friends and voice over.

2011-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
www.applevis.com. On 19/12/2011 15:20, Ian McNamara wrote: Hi could i have the address for all the accessable apple apps heard there was a webpage showing them all. thanks very much. Ian McNamara --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to

Re: words with friends and voice over.

2011-12-19 Thread chris hallsworth
Lyric Genius works on the iPhone and iPod Touch as well as the iPad. Perhaps the person submitted it tested it on an iPad only. On 19/12/2011 17:25, Ian McNamara wrote: Thanks thinking of taking a look at that lyric jenus app but it says it only works on the ipad so if i get it for my iphone

Re: New Member Welcome

2011-12-17 Thread chris hallsworth
Welcome to the list! On 17/12/2011 19:39, Gordon, Lynne Tracy wrote: Hello everybody It is traditional when new members join the Mac Access Dot Net email forum that Gordon and I try to welcome the new member(s) personally. In keeping with that tradition, we are delighted to welcome: Paula

Re: VO helping me center a face in my iPhone's viewfinder

2011-12-17 Thread chris hallsworth
I can't get it to work either. It says autofocus but that's about it. On 17/12/2011 21:55, Sarah Alawami wrote: lol. I can hardly get that to work in ios 5 on my iPhone 4 but maybe I'll have better luck with my 4s when I get it in june. or if not the 4s then what ever is out there by then.

Re: Xmas treats

2011-12-17 Thread chris hallsworth
Papa Sangre will be my treat either from my own credit or from someone's ID whose app has been bought already. On 17/12/2011 21:50, Paula Hobley wrote: Something fun from the app store could be a good Xmas treat I think, or something self-endulgent. :) Enjoy whatever you treat yourself too.

Re: Collins Thesaurus of the English Language inaccessible app

2011-12-17 Thread chris hallsworth
-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Sunday, 18 December 2011 7:51 AM To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility Subject: Re: New Member Welcome Welcome to the list! On 17/12/2011 19:39, Gordon, Lynne Tracy wrote: Hello everybody

Re: Reminders and Text Messages

2011-12-13 Thread chris hallsworth
Sounds good! Why not let Apple know. The more people who do the more likely they will consider it. It's no good just 5% of people suggesting it; they need at least 10%. On 13/12/2011 12:04, Dane Trethowan wrote: Hi! I rather like the reminders functions found in the new IOS update. I feel

Warning about Assisted Touch

2011-12-10 Thread chris hallsworth
I thought I would pass along an e-mail from my friend Gary Price, which details recent problems he had with his iPhone and the eventual fix. He also goes into how to fix it yourself should you run into the below problems. I am passing this along since I feel it is important what with how many

My o2 app

2011-12-09 Thread chris hallsworth
For those living in the UK and are on O2, their app is quite accessible with VoiceOver. It is free and is called My O2. It is of course available in the app store and searched for it using O2 as the search term. You first log in with your username and password that you got when you registered

Observation with iCloud backup

2011-12-05 Thread chris hallsworth
I have observed an alert I received on my iPhone 4 today telling me that an iCloud backup hasn't been performed in two weeks. I know why this is the case; I am not on wifi as I have been relocated temporarily for reasons I will not go into here. This is awesome as at least you are reminded

Re: Altec Lansing inmotion KICK IMT 520 portable iPhone/iPod Dock

2011-12-05 Thread Chris Moore
Get a Commodore 64, great sound and so retro! On 5 Dec 2011, at 17:31, Red.Falcon wrote: Hi Lew! Nope you don't want one of those old things! Why don't you get that red hot number Atari 128K system! hahahahahaha :] Colin Qapla! On 5 Dec 2011, at 17:22, Lewis Alexander wrote: for me,

Re: A tip for the iPad

2011-12-04 Thread chris hallsworth
Thanks for the tip. I think this works for iPod Touch and iPhone as well. On 04/12/2011 09:23, Dane trethowan wrote: Hi! This is a rather cruid way of having your iPad act as a talking clock but it does work. Find the status bar on the screen on your iPad and tap the clock on the bar, iPad

Removing the signature from the mail app

2011-12-03 Thread chris hallsworth
Here is how you remove the default signature when you send an e-mail through the mail app. 1. Double tap settings. 2. Double tap mail, contacts and calendar. 3. Double tap the signature button. 4. Next to the text field is a clear button. Double tap that. 5. Exit the settings app. From now on no

iTunes Match

2011-11-26 Thread chris hallsworth
Does anyone know if and when iTunes Match will be available in the UK? 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 forum at either the

Impressed with keypad in phone app

2011-11-25 Thread chris hallsworth
I am impressed with the keypad in the phone app on the iPhone 4 running iOS 5! I visualize the keys as being well spaced out. So it's very easy to input phone numbers using touch typing mode. I don't mean to be awful guys, but do check this touch typing mode out, as you have a very good idea

Re: Carbonite vs other online back up solutions

2011-11-24 Thread Chris G
Check out livedrive from livedrive.com I use the windows version. They have a Mac version, just haven't installed it yet. I wrote a short blog post about it on my site. - Original Message - From: Sarah Alawami marri...@gmail.com To: Mac OSX iOS Accessibility mac-access@mac-access.net

Re: Stopping an app on the I-Phone

2011-11-21 Thread chris hallsworth
was confidence in my self and it still is On 21/11/2011, at 7:28 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hey Barry that is awesome you are going to stick with it. On 20/11/2011 20:24, Barry Hill wrote: Ok, I think I was just getting wound up with my I-phone, and annoyed that it's not as simple as a Nokia

Re: hi quolitey voices

2011-11-21 Thread chris hallsworth
. something warm. lol lew On 21 Nov 2011, at 18:48, chris hallsworth wrote: No because your mac just like a PC will provide power for the USB port enough to charge the iPhone. On 21/11/2011 17:30, Mr. L. Alexander wrote: ok...bearing in mind my charge point is from the macbook pro

Re: Stopping an app on the I-Phone

2011-11-20 Thread chris hallsworth
Hey Barry that is awesome you are going to stick with it. On 20/11/2011 20:24, Barry Hill wrote: Ok, I think I was just getting wound up with my I-phone, and annoyed that it's not as simple as a Nokia. Probably the best advice was to say that it is more like a small computer, a palm pilot,

Touch Typing Mode

2011-11-19 Thread chris hallsworth
I thought I would give this a try after using standard typing for a while. It's awesome! Makes typing a hell lot quicker! Just got to work out where the punctuation is, but other than that I like it a lot already. --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address

Skype 3.5 for iPhone update

2011-11-19 Thread chris hallsworth
For more information please click here. http://blogs.skype.com/garage/2011/11/skype_35_for_iphone_and_ipad_h_1.html --- 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: iPhone 4S; is it really worthwhile?

2011-11-17 Thread Chris G
Hi, Check out this demonstration of Siri. You are correct, it does not run on anything other then the 4S. http://audioboo.fm/boos/544034-a-comprehensive-audio-demonstration-of-siri.mp3 On Thu, 17 Nov 2011 07:56:36 + Mrs. Lynnette Annabel Smith ly...@mac-access.net wrote: Hello Bubba;

Re: new mac store requirements

2011-11-17 Thread Chris G
You will be able to use them, you just won't be able to get them from the app store. On Thu, 17 Nov 2011 17:16:14 +1100 krystal watson krystalwat...@bluebottle.com wrote: that is not fair we payed all the money for these apps like transmit and audio hijack pro and now we will not be able to

Problem deleeting messages, please help!

2011-11-16 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. Please can I have your help? My friend Gary Price is having problems deleting messages. This started this morning UK time. Here is what he tries to do. 1. Double tap the back button in the current conversation. 2. Double tap the edit button. 3. Double tap the delete button. But

Re: Problem deleting messages, please help!

2011-11-16 Thread chris hallsworth
then wait for about a minute and then try the reboot of it. HTH Sign, Bubba bubbatheg...@gmail.com -Original Message- From: mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net [mailto:mac-access-boun...@mac-access.net] On Behalf Of chris hallsworth Sent: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 7:53 AM To: Mac OSX

Word processing for IPhone

2011-11-16 Thread Chris Johnson
Is Pages for iPhone accessible for writing (with a bluetooth keyboard)? If not is there something else that works well with voiceover for writing on an iphone? Chris On 11/11/11 2:20 PM, Catherine Golding wrote: IA Writer --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post

iphone Re: Word processing for IPhone

2011-11-16 Thread Chris Johnson
IA Writer isn't available for iPhone that I could find. Chris Johnson Loveland, CO On 11/16/11 11:48 AM, Catherine Golding wrote: The best one I have found is IA Writer. Some parts of Pages is accessible, but there are parts that are still not accessible. Catherine Golding Olympia

Voxer Walkie Talkie

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Voxer Walkie Talkie is fantastic! This is an excellent alternative to Heytell. It is free. It allows you to both talk and text to your friends and family. You can even sign in with your Facebook account and talk to other Voxer users who are also in your Facebook address book. You can hold

Re: Voxer Walkie Talkie

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
No time at all mate. On 15/11/2011 12:40, Ian McNamara wrote: Hello chris thanks for this will diffenatly take a look at this one. how long is the recording time on this? Ian McNamara --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address your message to mac-access

Siri Audio Demo

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
Someone was asking for audio demos of Siri. Well here is one. It is actually a Main Menu program hosted on ACB Radio. Hope the below helps. http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/file.php?method=downloadepisode=2011-10-28 --- Mac Access At Mac Access Dot Net --- To reply to this post, please address

Re: Voxer Walkie Talkie

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/voxer-walkie-talkie/id377304531?mt=8 On 15/11/2011 16:36, Marcy Weinberg wrote: What is the link to the app? On Nov 15, 2011, at 7:34 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Voxer Walkie Talkie is fantastic! This is an excellent alternative to Heytell. It is free

Re: Voxer Walkie Talkie

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
to whold down yoru finger for tha tlong. the only thingI hated though was it went in to handset mode when you did not want it to and getting it out was a bare. I now use what's ap. for my talking with people. On Nov 15, 2011, at 4:34 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Voxer Walkie Talkie is fantastic

BBC News

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
For those in the UK or who are just interested in news other than where you are right now, the BBC News app is finally accessible. Here is the blurb which I have copied and will paste below. Hi all, The BBC news app for ipod and iphone is now finally accessible to voiceover and it is pretty

Re: Voxer Walkie Talkie

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
. On Nov 15, 2011, at 10:54 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Voxer Walkie Talkie does not go into handset mode. I believe you can tell it to though but by default it goes to speakerphone. On 15/11/2011 17:37, Sarah Alawami wrote: I use talkbox for the same purpose. You cannot text but it works great

TV Catchup

2011-11-15 Thread chris hallsworth
If you want to catch up on your favourite TV programs, you can do so with the TV Catchup app. I don't know how much it is, nor do I know of its accessibility. I just saw a tweet for it so thought why not post it here. The link to the app is

Problem with activating voicemail tab, please help!

2011-11-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Hello all. I realize you may not be able to answer the below, but this is worth a shot anyway. Please can I have your help? My friend Gary Price has an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1. He is having a problem activating the voicemail part of the phone app. Here is what he does: 1. Double tap

Re: Problem with activating voicemail tab, please help!

2011-11-14 Thread chris hallsworth
phone number thing. Now see if you can access it from there.. Once you have the pin set up and your greeting set up as well you should be able to access the voice mail tab on the phone app. On Nov 14, 2011, at 8:34 AM, chris hallsworth wrote: Hello all. I realize you may not be able to answer

VoiceOver and visual appearance

2011-11-14 Thread chris hallsworth
Does VoiceOver change anything visual on the screen? A support worker I have was curious to how the keyboard was laid out. She thought it was smaller than the keyboard on her phone. I have an iPhone 4 running iOS 5.0.1 and the support worker has some kind of Samsung touch screen phone. Thanks!

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