Re: safari, blackboard, and downloading files

2010-08-26 Thread Greg Aikens
I will try this but I found a solution. Apparently I actually was downloading the files and didn't realize it. When I clicked the link, it automatically sent the file to my downloads folder without telling me. I forgot that safari does that if the downloads window is open. Still getting used to

re-safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread chad baker
I'm havigng no trouble with safari now using webkit. Everything is better. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionar...@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Sandy Tomkins
Hi there to all you knowledgeable people! Myself, partner and Guide dog are off on holiday to Italy tomorrow. Leaving from Dublin. What I would love to do is create a sort of mixed media diary of our travels on the iPhone. This may well be beyond me as, 'tis true, I am still having the

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
Wow Sandy, I am just about to do the same in Rwanda for two weeks starting the 21st of September. I did the same as you, got a blog ready with all apps and stuffs on the iphone for the trip. Will definetely check your blog :) Best regards, Yuma DX® -- You received this message because you

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
Hi Again, Here is how i will be equipped: -Cane -yellow fever shot Iphone 4 Macro and fish eye lenses Micro bluetooth keyboard The apps i will be holding as well as methods of broadvasting will be as follows: Facebook app Photoshop express Camera plus with the shutter as volume button

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Sandy Tomkins
Hi Yuma, Sounds like you are very well organised! I have to admit that I only just thought of doing this and am not at all set up for it. Do you know if I can set up a dropbox account directly from my iPhone? There are technological reasons here why I can't use the laptop. I do possess a

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Yuma Decaux
Ciao Sandy, Non ce problemi, allora parli italiano? Bello I think you can register for an account over the iphone's safari browser, and you can download the app via itunes. I will be going with my partner too, and i don't think rwanda has any gps map ready unless i am positively surprised

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Ben Mustill-Rose
Sandy, Have you considered just making sound recordings with the voice memoes app and videoing things with the camera? If you use the facebook ap, you'll be able to post pictures as well as status updates to your profile regarding where you are and what your doing, and then, once you have all the

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Donna Goodin
Wow, Sandy!!! I'm so jealous! Italy's one of my favorite spots in the world! Do those of us who are stuck at home get to peak at your media diary? I have no idea how you'd combine everything into one, but you can get plain old sound recordings with the Voice Memo app, and it's pretty easy to

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread johns.kary
I just tryed it with a bookshare book, and yes it does read it. Not so well as a full audio daisy book though. I've only tried it once though, so it's more then possible I'm doing something wrong. (smile) Maybe someone else with the app can try it, and hopefully get a better result. I'll keep

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread rossy koumanova
hellow , there is a wonderful community of blind iphone \ ipod users in italy should you need some help we can try our best . where are you guys going in Italy ? please write me off list because i am affraid i went off topic . rossy Il giorno 26/ago/2010, alle ore 11.30, Yuma Decaux ha scritto:

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread Rafaela Freundt
Thanks John. I will trie it then and see what I get. Rafaela El 26/08/2010, a las 06:39, johns.kary escribió: I just tryed it with a bookshare book, and yes it does read it. Not so well as a full audio daisy book though. I've only tried it once though, so it's more then possible I'm doing

iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Paul Erkens
Hi list, How is the audio recording quality of the iphone? Once I get my iphone, I'm hoping it will record in 44.1 kilo hertz 16 bit, just like my Nokia does when I record. Is an iphone recording crystal clear, or does it sound more like telephone quality? -- You received this message

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Isaac Obie
Hello Paul, Phone quality can vary from unit to unit as well as from company to company. I've heard the iphone and I am not impressed with it's sound quality. My Samsung has much better quality imho. So this is one I think you need to judge for yourself. My local Apple store has iphones in

RE: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Dave Taylor
I can’t tell you the exact quality, but I’m really impressed with my new iPhone for audio recording. It is crystal clear. To be honest, I haven’t found anything major I don’t like yet! Cheers Dave From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
using the Iphone 4 please?Can anyone tell me how to record, and is it Stereo? On 26 Aug 2010, at 13:33, Paul Erkens wrote: Hi list, How is the audio recording quality of the iphone? Once I get my iphone, I'm hoping it will record in 44.1 kilo hertz 16 bit, just like my Nokia does when I

Re: safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hi Ricardo. Once I download webkit, what would I have to do? I'm still mixed up with what I have to do when I install an application. Let me try and tell you if my thinking is right. Download webkit, open the DMG file and copy the file inside with command C, then go into application folder

Re: safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Exactly Scott, I do the same with my Mac Book Pro but find if I were to download files from CF, I'd have to install DownloadManager for windows as CF files tend not to download properly. I have tried to use Safari on their website but that site is not too friendly to it! Plus the files seem

download linked file in mail

2010-08-26 Thread Josh Kennedy
Hi Someone sent me a file through dropbox. I hit control option shift m and hit enter on download linked file. I can see in my downloads folder that its downloading but is there a way I can get to a download progress window in mail? or does it just download linked files in the background? I'll

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Geoff Waaler
Kawal, The Editing Videos and Voice Memos section of the IPhone/IOS4 user guide describes how to edit recordings created with the built in voice memos app. For stereo you'll need an app such as gigDaddy and a bi-directional microphone. HTH. Geoff - Original Message - From:

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, What does this have to do with recording quality? On Aug 26, 2010, at 8:52 AM, Isaac Obie wrote: Hello Paul, Phone quality can vary from unit to unit as well as from company to company. I've heard the iphone and I am not impressed with it's sound quality. My Samsung has much better

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, I think the recording quality is quite good. I recorded a podcast using the voice memo app that comes on the iPhone. I am using an iPhone 4. You can judge the quality for your self. Heres the link to the tutorial I recorded.

Re: safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi Kawal, You have good timing. I recorded a tutorial on how to install apps on the mac last night. Here goes the link. http://dl.dropbox.com/u/5326929/How%20to%20install%20an%20application%20on%20the%20%20Mac.mp3 I think it will answer your questions and I figure it might be more helpful to

Re: download linked file in mail

2010-08-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
You can, Go back to safari and press command option L to show the download manager. Now interact with the list then interact with the group. Now vo right arrow and you will be able to hear the progress of your download. hth On Aug 26, 2010, at 10:04 AM, Josh Kennedy wrote: Hi Someone sent

Fwd: mac numper pad was Re: [MSP] A thought to ponder: why people are sort of afraid tomoveonto touch devices

2010-08-26 Thread erik burggraaf
Yippee! Look what some enterprising individual found. Now I have my number pad back in my window-eyes virtual machine and I'm a very happy customer. Enjoy, Erik Burggraaf Check out my first ever podcast tutorial, Learn braille using the braille box. Visit http://www.erik-burggraaf.com and

Re: safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Dear Ricardo. Excellent tutorial. I don't use Drop box as it's not too accessible with the Mac but when I opened the link and went to Safari, I found the play button no problem. One question, the recording program you used, do you need a mixer or something and if not, is it easy to use as I

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Thanks Geoff. One last question on the subject, If I did make a recording on the Iphone, when I synced the phone with Itunes, would the recorded file be synced to the computer? Then you could edit using the Mac providing you had the right software! Thanks Geoff and I'm back to receiving mail

Saving VO Preferences

2010-08-26 Thread Linda Adams
Hi, I haven't had any problems with Voiceover but after reading some recent messages, I decided I should save my preferences which I haven't done since buying my Macbook. My question is the best way to do this and where to save the file. I located the export preferences in the file menu under

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
Not sure I'd ever travel anywhere that requires a yellow fever shot (wow is all I can say) but ... This sounds like a good list. Things I might add if budget isn't an object or depending on the requirement Good quality stereo Mic and maybe some directionals, I like AKG professional

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
Italy is amazing, make sure you get one of the local tomato pies. (the precursor to our pizza in the US) - Original Message - From: Donna Goodin goodi...@msu.edu To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:25 AM Subject: Re: Making a visual and

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
44.1 KHZ is old news circa 1988 or so. It's all about 96 and 192 KHZ now on 6 or 11 channels. Honestly, 44.1 is a little slow on the sample rate side. Old man Niquist bites you in the back side at the high end of the frequency range. You want at least 10 points per wave of samples if not a

Re: safari troubles

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
I just installed Fusion and ran the install app right from the dmg. It unpacks and copies out what it need. Seems to be like an ISO immage type deal. - Original Message - From: Kawal Gucukoglu kawal_gucuko...@sent.com To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26,

Good accessible SSH client?

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
Can anyone point me at a good quality SSH app? All I need is basic functionality similar to putty or I'd spend some money to get something like secure CRT. There's Unix under the hood, is an ssh included? Any pointers? Thanks for all the help. This is a great list Scott -- You received

Accessible iphone 4 instant messenger

2010-08-26 Thread Sonnia
Hi friends. Have any of you used a good (meaning accessible) iphone 4 instant messenger app that you could recommend? I installed eBuddy and for the most part it seems accessible. However, i can not do the main task i downloaded it for: i don't know how to enter a chat with a buddy. -- You

Re: Accessible iphone 4 instant messenger

2010-08-26 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Hi: I use IM+Pro. Sarai Bucciarelli Personal Come join me on www.swagbucks.com/refer/sdbuccia On Aug 26, 2010, at 1:00 PM, Sonnia wrote: Hi friends. Have any of you used a good (meaning accessible) iphone 4 instant messenger app that you could recommend? I installed eBuddy and for the most

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread Justin Thornton
yes there is look up a daisy player called n daisy about 21 usd or so and it will read bookshare books daisy 3 supported btw daisy worm around 4 usd or so will have this support soon I have heard thanks hope that helps On Aug 25, 2010, at 9:39 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Nope. they are in dasi 3.0

Re: Good accessible SSH client?

2010-08-26 Thread Esther
Hi Scott, Your Mac has SSH and SFTP, and other server functions built in. You can access them directly from the command line in the Terminal app. I use Terminal so frequently that I have it as one of the default apps in my dock. (The dock can be useful as a quick way to navigate to

Re: Accessible iphone 4 instant messenger

2010-08-26 Thread Justin Thornton
try shape services im plus the pro version its 10 bucks but every part is accessible On Aug 26, 2010, at 2:00 PM, Sonnia wrote: Hi friends. Have any of you used a good (meaning accessible) iphone 4 instant messenger app that you could recommend? I installed eBuddy and for the most part it

Re: Good accessible SSH client?

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
This is the best thing ever! I really strongly disliked the windows ssh clients. To give you a little background, I've been working with different flavors of Unix since about 1985 or so with most of my time spent on SunOS (pre solaris), Linux (since 0.99PL15) and Ultrix. So needless to say

Safari Plugin for Mp3 Playbaack?

2010-08-26 Thread Teresa Cochran
Hi all, I have flip4Mac, and I like the way it plays the Windows media in a compact little player without my messing with the downloads folder. Is there anything similar for mp3's? Thanks, Teresa -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups MacVisionaries

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
I love the quality of the iphone sure it is mono but the quality is christal chear. In fact I'm doing a podcast on the weather app onthe iphone's weather app, on the iphone. It records in m4a and i can if need be edit it in amadus. Take care. Sarah Alawami MSN: marri...@gmail.com aim:

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
go to the voice memos ap which can be found under utilities and then double tap with 2 fingers to start and top recording. You will hear sounds to indicate when you start and top recording. Take care. Sarah Alawami MSN: marri...@gmail.com aim: marri...@gmail.com: website:

Re: iphone recording quality

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
I know they have the blue mike or how ever you spell it. I'm assuming you an use the VM app for that? Sarah Alawami MSN: marri...@gmail.com aim: marri...@gmail.com: website: http://music.marrie.org youtube: http://youtube.com/marrie125 Podcast: http://marrie.podbean.com On Aug 26, 2010, at

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
I might have misread somethign but how do ou set up the volume button to act as a shudder? S On Aug 26, 2010, at 3:18 AM, Sandy Tomkins wrote: Hi Yuma, Sounds like you are very well organised! I have to admit that I only just thought of doing this and am not at all set up for it. Do

Re: download linked file in mail

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
I had safari closed when I did that and it still downloaded. Would I have to open safari to do said action as well? S On Aug 26, 2010, at 7:27 AM, Ricardo Walker wrote: You can, Go back to safari and press command option L to show the download manager. Now interact with the list then

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Howell
Sara, perhaps you need to check your facts before posting. InDaisy does support Daisy 2 and 3 at least for audio playback. On Aug 25, 2010, at 9:39 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: Nope. they are in dasi 3.0 while the dasi reader on the apps store only supports dasi 2.0. Sorry to be the barrer of

Re: Can't Switch Through Applications Sometimes...

2010-08-26 Thread Mike Arrigo
Haven't seen this, but another way to switch applications is to press control option F1 twice, or do a 2 finger double tap on the left of the trackpad, this will open the application chooser menu. On Aug 25, 2010, at 1:09 AM, Justin Kauflin wrote: Hey everyone, Just recently, I've been

Re: IS There a VM Fusion Keystroke to lock the virtual machine window?

2010-08-26 Thread Mike Arrigo
Try pressing command control enter to go in to full screen mode, that usually works. On Aug 25, 2010, at 8:08 AM, Alfredo wrote: I have been looking ont he web and have found no shortcut key to lock the virtual machine window when I am in it. For example when I press the shortcut

Re: Can't Switch Through Applications Sometimes...

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
yeah true but cmd tab is much quicker when you only have 1 ctrl key. lol! On Aug 26, 2010, at 4:44 PM, Mike Arrigo wrote: Haven't seen this, but another way to switch applications is to press control option F1 twice, or do a 2 finger double tap on the left of the trackpad, this will open the

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
Oh no I was talking about another app on the iphone.that is a new one only for now supports dasi 2. they said it would support 3 this month but it has not happened yet. and you would have to get a key from RFBD and NLS does not support any software. Take care. Sarah Alawami MSN:

Re: Can't Switch Through Applications Sometimes...

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Granados
Mike, for what it's worth, I like your podcasts and they have been very helpful. - Original Message - From: Mike Arrigo n0...@charter.net To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Sent: Thursday, August 26, 2010 4:44 PM Subject: Re: Can't Switch Through Applications Sometimes... Haven't

Re: bookshare books

2010-08-26 Thread Scott Howell
Very good, but please be clear about the app because your message implied that no such option existed. Remember these messages get archived and we sure wouldn't want to leave any impressions that Book Share books could not be read on the iPhone. And considering I just got an account, I am

question a about bookmarks

2010-08-26 Thread Laura Bratton
Hi All, I have done something that has made my bookmarks go away! When I press cmd option b to pull up my bookmarks, I get the the websites that apple gives as the popular websites. I have no clue what I did! Does anyone know how I can get it back to the way it was? how should the settings be

Re: download linked file in mail

2010-08-26 Thread Ricardo Walker
I believe so, but I'm not 100% sure. I say this because when I press command option L in mail it says Apply rules. The download manager seems to only pop up when in safari/webkit. hth On Aug 26, 2010, at 5:51 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: I had safari closed when I did that and it still

New Member and question about Short key commands

2010-08-26 Thread patricia solis
Hello, everyone just joined the list and I have a question. where can i go and read about short key commands so i can navigate the web faster? or just more short key commands to be able to use my mac. Thanks in advance Patricia -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Re: New Member and question about Short key commands

2010-08-26 Thread Pete Nalda
Here's a pretty good list to start with. http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1343 On Aug 26, 2010, at 7:46 PM, patricia solis wrote: Hello, everyone just joined the list and I have a question. where can i go and read about short key commands so i can navigate the web faster? or just more short

Re: download linked file in mail

2010-08-26 Thread Sarah Alawami
I'll have to play with it maybe find something big to download from mail. Take care all and I get the feeling that you will see a download progress when you open the browser. On Aug 26, 2010, at 5:43 PM, Ricardo Walker wrote: I believe so, but I'm not 100% sure. I say this because when I

Re: Making a visual and sound/documented record of my upcoming trip to Italy on my iPhone.

2010-08-26 Thread Esther
Hi Sandy and Yuma, OK, here are a few thoughts about apps.  Mark Taylor uses a free app called Audio Boo, that's billed as Twitter for people who want their voices heard.  This is more a social networking app than a trip record, where you can create an account at Audioboo, then record record