New to Fusion 5

2013-02-25 Thread Frank Ventura
Hello all, I just installed Fusion version 5 on my MBP. Before I set up any virtual machines I was able to use VO M to get to the menu bar (Apple, File , Edit, View, Machine, etc) now that I have installed one virtual machine I can't seem to do that. Can anyone tell me how to change keyboard foc

Re: Where are emails stored?

2013-02-25 Thread Ricardo Walker
Hi, I believe its in Home/user/library/mail. The library is hidden in Lion and mountain lion so, from the finder press command shift G, and type in ~/library and press enter. That should take you to the user library. hth Ricardo Walker rica...@appletothecore.info Twitter:@apple2thecore www.a

Where are emails stored?

2013-02-25 Thread Agent086b
Hello all, where does Mail store the emails and attachments on my Mac? I need to know this so I can check that Carbonite is backing them up. Thanks as always for any help,. Max. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe fr

Re: firefox

2013-02-25 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
V 19.10 is o the main FF page for Mac. On Feb 25, 2013, at 12:49 PM, Maurice Mines wrote: > You can find it under betas on the Mozilla website. The current version is > version 19. It seems to work very well. The only issue is when typing into > certain text entry fields. But speed is greatly i

Re: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
They are making one of the iPhone. On Feb 25, 2013, at 10:32 AM, Paul Henrichsen wrote: > Thanks, Sarah; but how does it sync with an iPhone application? > I don't see a checkbook pro app in the iPhone store. > One of the things I want to do is to be able to enter items into my checkbook > when

ABBYY FineReader Express for Macintosh and Hovercam T5 V

2013-02-25 Thread Bejarano, Rafael P.
Hi all, The Hovercam Express app is indeed accessible with VO; thanks to Matthew for bringing that to my attention. The only drawback I see is that it is not possible to access the camera from within ABBYY FineReader Express, so creating a multi-page file from multiple images is consequently n

Re: Pairing BrailleNote Apex and iPhone 4S

2013-02-25 Thread Alex Hall
I did a recording on how to do this. Visit www.braillenoteusers.info/media and find the section on pairing the Apex with the iPhone. Keysoft 9.1 will work just fine, as will the 4S, though 9.2 does make it possible to enter commands like space-e or space-o without keysoft interpreting them. If y

Word Count in TextEdit

2013-02-25 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, For those of you who were looking to use a word count function in TextEdit. Try this: • Go to your Utilities folder. (cmd-shift-u when in the Finder) • Open the Apple Script Editor app. • Paste in the following text. tell application "TextEdit" set WordCount to the number of words

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Michael Babcock
I just noticed today that it wasn't working when I was trying to set up an event, this is a very good. And, in Facebook you can't set up an event on the iOS app and change the start or end time either. Sincerely; Michael Note: this message likely dictated, however not proofread on my iPhone. Che

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Kerri
Is menu tab an app or regular program? On 2013-02-25, at 9:19 AM, Nektarios Mallas wrote: > Hi there. > I use menutab pro, which, although not perfect, makes things a lot easier on > facebook. > > Nektarios. > > On Feb 24, 2013, at 11:59 PM, "Jed Barton" wrote: > >> What a shame, they have

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Kerri
I will try that but when I typed, it repeated m text then still didn't work. On 2013-02-25, at 9:30 AM, Michael Babcock wrote: > The edit boxes showing as combo boxes is actually the way that Facebook codes > it sites. To be honest with you, I'm not 100% sure how it works, however when > you be

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Kerri
You and me both about ditching windows though I rarely use Facebook even with windows but what I wouldn't give ... On 2013-02-24, at 5:25 PM, Cameron Strife wrote: > Hi. I've found a great twitter client or two for mac OSX, but, for > facebook, jaws with internet explorer and the facebook mobile

Pairing BrailleNote Apex and iPhone 4S

2013-02-25 Thread Mike Busboom
Hi. I have been able to successfully pair my iPhone 4S and my Mac Book, but thus far, I have been unable to pair my 4S with my BrailleNote Apex. My Apex is currently running Keynote version 9.10, build 1031. If all goes according to plan, I will be upgrading the Apex to something more recent

RE: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Paul Hunt
Paul, you don't need a mac version of Pocket Money. A Mac version exists but it's inaccessible. You can work with all of your registers on the IPhone and get ending balances. You can backup the data on your mac and restore it from their. You can also back it up in the cloud so you're covered both w

a great program for those who like police scanners

2013-02-25 Thread Scott Berry
Hello there everyone, I have been speaking with Gordon Edwards a developer who develops the Scanner Radio Deluxe program for those who enjoy police scanners. I explained to him that not everything was accessible enough to Voice Over and he is going to be releasing a new version probably at th

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Cheree Heppe
Cheree Heppe here: Samsung plays the charity angle by supporting braille sense products and Korean guide dogs based in Sol. Regards, Cheree Heppe Sent from my IPhone 4S On 24/02/2013, at 13:41, "J.P." wrote: I'm in U.S. too. This affects all. Theres no time limit... 215 signatures so far si

Re: HandBreak Alternative

2013-02-25 Thread Paul Henrichsen
I use ndvd ripper pro or ripit. Both are VoiceOver accessible. Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2013, at 10:55 AM, Emilio Hernandez wrote: > Hello everyone, > > I hope this message is finding everyone doing well. > It appears as if Hand Break no longer works on Mountain Lion. > Does anyone kn

Re: HandBreak Alternative

2013-02-25 Thread Tim Kilburn
Hi, I'm not sure what you may be doing but I use HandBrake in Mountain Lion with no issues at all. I'm guessing that there must be something else going on with your system. It may have something to do with your version of VLC. Later... Tim Kilburn Fort McMurray, AB Canada On 2013-02-25, at

HandBreak Alternative

2013-02-25 Thread Emilio Hernandez
Hello everyone, I hope this message is finding everyone doing well. It appears as if Hand Break no longer works on Mountain Lion. Does anyone know of a good voiceover compatible alternative? I have searched on the Internet, but the options have unlabeled buttons, and while most of these can be la

Re: ABBYY FineReader Express for Macintosh and Hovercam T5 V

2013-02-25 Thread Matthew Campbell
Hi. I've actually gotten this to work quite nicely. I use the HoverCam Express software. The HoverCam Flex is indeed not accessible. The Express software should come on the disk that came with the camera. With the express software, some button labeling is required though in order to make the most

Re: firefox

2013-02-25 Thread Maurice Mines
You can find it under betas on the Mozilla website. The current version is version 19. It seems to work very well. The only issue is when typing into certain text entry fields. But speed is greatly increased. You can also sign up for the beta newsletter on the same website. Hope this helps.Since

accessible tv guide

2013-02-25 Thread Kerri
Hello, all. Is there an accessible tv guide online? Also, does apple tv have a built in tv guide which will work since it has voice over? I know these questions are probably proof of my senility but it is after all, a Monday. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hey P. P. This is amazing. I have a blind friend who's a little scrappy, Edison as I can, I'll send this to her. She doesn't have an iPhone yet, but she wants one. She said it was in her best interest to be on your petition. Those folks in California were real smart when they said "no comment.

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread J.P.
Update: We have reached 450 signatures. Those of you in Europe, Asia, Africa, S. America, et. Please pass around your countries. I have access to more in U.S. I contacted the original writer of story, asking if he can write an update to the story. I will keep you posted! J.P. -- You received

ABBYY FineReader Express for Macintosh and Hovercam T5 V

2013-02-25 Thread Bejarano, Rafael P.
Hello all, I for got to mention in my last post that the Hovercam T5 V does not appear to work with ABBYY FineReader for Mac. I believe Erik expressed an interest in using it. ABBYY FineReader does not appear to detect that the camera is plugged in to the Mac, and the software that comes with

Scanner to use with ABBYY FineReader Express for Mac

2013-02-25 Thread Bejarano, Rafael P.
Just a quick note to all who replied to my request for information about which scanners work best with ABBYY FineReader Express for Macintosh. After reading your posts and researching the products that you recommended, I have come to the conclusion that the Canoscan Lide 110 is a good option; i

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Michael Babcock
The edit boxes showing as combo boxes is actually the way that Facebook codes it sites. To be honest with you, I'm not 100% sure how it works, however when you begin typing in that combo box you should be able to simply press the down arrow, with the know whether keys pressed, in order to select

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Nektarios Mallas
Hi there. There is not much to tell. It shows content on an html content area. You navigate that as usual. You use headings to read your feed and it scroles nicely as you move, it doesn't jump back to the beginning as it happens with normal browsers. It does have some problems though. When you

RE: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Jed Barton
Tell me about this app, sounds really cool. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nektarios Mallas Sent: Monday, February 25, 2013 12:19 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Using facebook on a mac Hi

Re: Using facebook on a mac

2013-02-25 Thread Nektarios Mallas
Hi there. I use menutab pro, which, although not perfect, makes things a lot easier on facebook. Nektarios. On Feb 24, 2013, at 11:59 PM, "Jed Barton" wrote: > What a shame, they have screwed it up so bad, damn. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailt

Re: Scanners or cameras compatible with ABBYY FineReader Express

2013-02-25 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Anne, I'm guessing that the only real issues would be around getting enough evenly distributed light. Which I'm waiting for a light box frame to be made. As with scanner scanning there's the problem of holding the print material flat against the scanner glass. After all, we only need 300

Re: iTunes 11 is saying Description Unknown for Every Podcast I download

2013-02-25 Thread Daniel Miller
Hi, It's doing that for TV shows as well. I think it's something apple needs to fix in a future update, but it's not accessibility related, so emailing accessibil...@apple.com will be of no help. On Feb 25, 2013, at 4:46 AM, Daniel C wrote: > Hi, > When I had the original iTunes 11 on my Mac,

Converting audio on a Mac Mini

2013-02-25 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello All, I wondered if anyone had converted audio notes produced on a Victor Reader Stream into a more manageable format, on their Mac? I think the format is: AMR-WB+. Thanks. Gena -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To un

Re: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Paul Henrichsen
Hi. I assume that pocket money has a mac or Pc program as well as the iPhone app? I'm not to worried about check printing nor budgeting. What I want to do is to enter transactions into my registries whether it is the credit card or my checking account. I want to be able to transfer funds between

Re: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Paul Henrichsen
Thanks, Sarah; but how does it sync with an iPhone application? I don't see a checkbook pro app in the iPhone store. One of the things I want to do is to be able to enter items into my checkbook when I am out traveling. I can do this with clear checkbook which is web based, and also with quicken.

Re: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Sarai Bucciarelli
Here you go. https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/checkbook-pro/id412490330?mt=12 On Feb 24, 2013, at 11:58 PM, Paul Henrichsen wrote: > Hi, Sarah. I am not seeing checkbook pro by splasm software in the app store. > > On Feb 24, 2013, at 7:51 PM, Sarai Bucciarelli > wrote: > >> Checkbook Pro by

Re: Mac new user

2013-02-25 Thread David McLean
Unfortunately that is easy! There isn't any! Maybe someday Amazon will decide our money is worth the expense they'd incur by making it accessible. The only Kindle that is somewhat accessible is the old Kindle Keyboard which when speech is turned on will become somewhat usable. However a sited p

Re: Setting up vertual box on my mac?

2013-02-25 Thread matthew Dyer
Hi, I have attempted to do this several times, but unable to submit the form/. I am not sure whare else to get it from. The apple store has it but not as a e-download key. I already have fusion installed, but need to get a key. Thanks. Matthew On Feb 24, 2013, at 10:49 PM, BBS wrote:

Re: key stroke question

2013-02-25 Thread Phil Halton
Use Keyboard help anytime you can't remember what a key or key combination does. Just press VO + K to enter keyboard help, then press the key or key combo and VO will tell you what it is and what it does. press escape to exit keyboard help. - Original Message - From: "Kirsten Edmondso

Re: Mac new user

2013-02-25 Thread Phil Halton
do a google search for "David Woodbridge" and hopefully you'll find his excellent series of podcasts for the Mac Operating system. He has several series, but there is a basic beginner series that I found very helpful. Sorry I can't be more specific. - Original Message - From: To: S

Re: Facetime on mac

2013-02-25 Thread Rachel Feinberg
When you get a facetime call on your mac, the window should automatically pop up and gain focus. Then you can press vo+right arrow to the answer or accept button. On Feb 24, 2013, at 9:15 AM, - wrote: > > Is there a way to answer facetime calls on a mac with key commands or > otherwise not h

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Eugenia Firth
Hi there When I put mine in, I just put in my ZIP Code. I never put in my city. Of course, I am in the US, so I don't know if that makes any difference. Regards, Gigi Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2013, at 3:02 AM, Kawal Gucukoglu wrote: > Hello All. > > Some of us have had problems signing

Re: Scanners or cameras compatible with ABBYY FineReader Express

2013-02-25 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Gena, I don't think you'll get a good enough image from an i-device to use with FineReader on the Mac. I use a Canon Lide 110 portable flatbed scanner with my Mac and ABBYY FineReader does a good job. However, don't expect all the features of FineReader for Windows. The Mac version is an

Re: Scanners or cameras compatible with ABBYY FineReader Express

2013-02-25 Thread Georgina Joyce
Hello Anne, I guess it depends upon the volume you want to O C R. Using desk-top applications gives more power and options. Fine Reader is also very good. I can't remember which O C R engine is used by Prizmo. It may be Fine Reader at the back end. But I was just asking as I have a new Mac

iTunes 11 is saying Description Unknown for Every Podcast I download

2013-02-25 Thread Daniel C
Hi, When I had the original iTunes 11 on my Mac, it red all my podcast descriptions perfectly. Now that I have the latest iTunes 11 update, it says description unknown for any podcast I download. How can I fix this? Or is this something that Apple will fix in a future iTunes update? Thanks. --

Re: Looking for a good checking account program

2013-02-25 Thread Paul Hunt
Hello Paul. I use Pocket Money by Catamount Software. It does what you need and more. I keep my checkbook on my IPhone and my mac is out of the loop entirely. It's very accessible with Voice Over. My wife and I each have a version which we synchronize via email partnering and web synchronization

Re: Mac new user

2013-02-25 Thread dr . abdullah6
I want to kno about kindel app accessibility Sent from my iPhone On Feb 25, 2013, at 9:19 AM, dr.abdull...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello dear listers I thinking about Mac I need instructions podcasts > > Sent from my iPhone -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Gro

Re: Mac new user

2013-02-25 Thread Danny Noonan
David Woodbridge has great ones on applevis, the vision Australia site or on his feed. All can be found by google. Danny Sent from my iPhone On 25/02/2013, at 5:19 PM, dr.abdull...@gmail.com wrote: > Hello dear listers I thinking about Mac I need instructions podcasts > > Sent from my iPh

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
I have just signed the petition and have left comments. Kawal. On 25 Feb 2013, at 03:53 AM, BBS wrote: > Hi JP. I just signed your petition. I also forwarded it to my friend that > also uses an iPhone. It's like Samsung wants us to all go back to using 3rd > party screen readers. Well I'm not

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Kawal Gucukoglu
Hello All. Some of us have had problems signing the petition because it will not recognise the Town or city that we put in. I sent it to the VI phone list and the people who tried filling the petition in could not. Kawal. On 25 Feb 2013, at 03:53 AM, BBS wrote: > Hi JP. I just signed your

Re: OT: Samsung Suing Apple Over Voice Over!

2013-02-25 Thread Pete Nalda
Actually, they did build an accessible flip non smartphone called the Haven. Egun On, Lagunak! Basque for G'day, Mates Louie P. (Pete) Nalda Http://www.myspace.com/lpnalda Http://www.facebook.com/lpnalda Http://www.linkedin.com/in/lpnalda Twitter @lpnalda On Feb 25, 2013, at 2:08 AM, Sean Murp

Re: Mac new user

2013-02-25 Thread jeffry miller
there are some good ones on blind cool tech Mike arigo does 14 or so on the mac to get you started. -- Jeff -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to m

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread J.P.
Thank you all for supporting this effort! Update: The petition has 340 signatures. I'm going to keep pushing it. J.P. -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an em

Re: OT: Samsung Suing Apple Over Voice Over!

2013-02-25 Thread Sean Murphy
All. Android is the OS on their phones which is developed by Google, not them. So I really don't understand the pattern issue since as far as I am aware, they have not developed any accessibility software on mobile phones? Do anyone know otherwise? On 25/02/2013, at 2:11 PM, Steve Holmes wrote

Re: Scanners or cameras compatible with ABBYY FineReader Express

2013-02-25 Thread Anne Robertson
Hello Gena, Why would you want to use the camera on an i-device with ABBYY FineReader? Why not just use Prizmo on the i-device to perform the OCR? Prizmo is much cheaper than ABBYY FineReader and does a very good job. Cheers, Anne On 24 Feb 2013, at 23:35, Georgina Joyce wrote: > Hello, >

Re: OT: Change.Org Petition Samsung Attack On Vlind

2013-02-25 Thread Sean Murphy
The missing point is why they are raising the case in Germany? Not in their own country or USA? I suspect their own country doesn't have as strong IP laws. They have lost a case in the USA against Apple, so are they thinking lets use a different country outside USA to see how it floats? Who kn