RE: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Donna, No you don't have a different setting, I have the same view as yourself, I've got an 11 pro max and I see all messages in my message app when I open it, And the open message I am in is at the bottom of the list It reminds me of how the iMessge app on the iPad OS looks -Origin

Re: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Donald Goosens
Can you please give me some instructions as to how this works? I tried it prior to Catalina and had no issues. I am having plenty of issues now in Catalina. I thought that it was because the ZSH shell so I reinstalled bash. Nothing is working@ Perhaps I need to know the right syntax to use! Th

Re: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Donald Goosens
Are there any issues with VoiceOver? How do you tell if you are on your Mac or on the remote server? Where do you get Transmit? Do you have to no how to drag and drop on the Mac? Thanks, Donald > On Mar 16, 2020, at 6:51 AM, Brandon Olivares > wrote: > > Yes Transmit does SFTP and is rather

Re: Broadcasting apps for the Mac

2020-03-16 Thread gerrycook
Hi i’ve heard that dj pro 2 has voiceover improvements in the latest update so that may be worth a look! > On 17 Mar 2020, at 8:49 am, 'Matthew Dierckens' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > When I do my broadcasts I switch over to windows and use SPL. It's honestly > the best broadcasting packa

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread Dave Carlson
E.T. I have a wi-fi extender from Trendnet, I believe. The setup is very simple. It just plugs into a wall socket within range of your current wi-fi and will extend the range. I recommend you give a slightly different network name so that you can know which network you’re connecting to. I just g

Braille Display and Bluetooth

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
I have the Focus Blue 5rh generation. It has been paired to the Mac. Now it shows as disconnected in Voiceover Utilities. It connects fine via USB. What do I need to do to reconnect it? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. W

silencing or muting Mac VoiceOver when a specific app is running

2020-03-16 Thread Raul A. Gallegos
Hello all, how do I have VoiceOver automatically mute while a specific app is loaded and in focus? Thanks. -- Raul Gallegos | RGA Tech Solutions -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of t

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread Eric Caron
I”m interested in the replies. My wifi was weak in one spot in my home. I purchased a TP link extender. I didn’t notice any improvement no matter where I put it. I have two old apple express routers. They can be used to extend a network or as a air play device. I was able to get

Re: Silencing Voice over

2020-03-16 Thread Eric Caron
This conversation has been helpful. When the control key doesn’t work I just start VO over again and it lasts for some time. It may last for moments or for a long time. At least I can now get it to work. Interesting that it consistently works on a mini. I’m using a 2018 Mac Book Pro 15. E

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Eric Caron
Wow! This is why I’m glad to have this list support! Great catch. Eric Caron > On Mar 16, 2020, at 6:04 PM, paulsandova...@gmail.com wrote: > > Glad it worked. > Stay healthy. > > -Original Message- > From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 4:01 P

Re: Silencing Voice over

2020-03-16 Thread matthew dyer
Hi Eric, Sorry not having this problem on a mac mini with 16 gb of ram and a 1 TB SSAID f 2018. Also using Catilina. Thanks. Matthew On Mar 15, 2020 10:38 PM, Eric Caron wrote: Hi listers, I remember in the past using the control key to stop VO from talking. Than a second press

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
I have experienced a similar issue on my iPhone X running iOS 13.3.1. When in a conversation, VoiceOver sometimes speaks items in the message list, even though the message list is not visible. I have considered this just another iOS 13 bug. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2020, at 16:29, Anders Holmberg w

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Wow how about that? :) From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 3/16/2020 3:01 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Yes, that was it! Thank you!!! Donna On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:59 PM, wro

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hmm, I just got a new Apple TV 4k which did not fix the issue. It has an Ethernet port. Its a very long shot, in more than one way. :) But if that is what you awre suggesting, then would that go between the ATV and the router? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believ

RE: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread paulsandoval75
Glad it worked. Stay healthy. -Original Message- From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 4:01 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: messages in IOS 13 Yes, that was it! Thank you!!! Donna > On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:59 PM, > wrote: > > D

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Yes, that was it! Thank you!!! Donna > On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:59 PM, > wrote: > > Donna, > > Can you see if you have Speak Screen enabled? > This can be found under Settings, Accessibility, spoken content, Speak screen. > If it is enabled, disable it and let us know if that helps any. >

RE: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread paulsandoval75
Donna, Can you see if you have Speak Screen enabled? This can be found under Settings, Accessibility, spoken content, Speak screen. If it is enabled, disable it and let us know if that helps any. Thank you. Paul Sandoval Blind Tech Training Expanding Possibilities Using Technology. -Origina

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
A friend asked about that but the layout of my apartment would make running a cable difficult. He will see if he can get his hands on an extender so we can test that. Could you briefly define what a mesh system is? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe

Re: Ms teams

2020-03-16 Thread Julie Rattray
Fab thanks - well today I managed to set up a video chat with 13 people - on Thursday I want to do a similar session but play a video to the group whilst on teams which will involve sharing my screen I think so wish me luck > On 16 Mar 2020, at 21:50, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries > wrote:

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Huh. That would seem to suggest that I must have a different setting, but I can't imagine what it would be. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:54 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > for me yes. I see all of the conversation with a particular recipient. I > do find issues with oth

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
for me yes. I see all of the conversation with a particular recipient. I do find issues with other things in the app but not what you describe. From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe that we have been visited in the past. What if it were true? On 3/16/2020 2:39 P

Re: Broadcasting apps for the Mac

2020-03-16 Thread 'Matthew Dierckens' via MacVisionaries
When I do my broadcasts I switch over to windows and use SPL. It's honestly the best broadcasting package. > God bless. > Matthew Dierckens, > Certified assistive technology specialist > Macintosh, iOS, and windows Trainer > On Mar 16, 2020, at 17:17, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > I'd like to kno

Re: Ms teams

2020-03-16 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
There is a recorded seminar by accessibility specialists from Microsoft demonstrating the use of Microsoft Teams with a screen reader. It's under Windows, of course, but as the application is similar on the Mac, there may be useful aspects. http://mainmenu.acbradio.org/viewshow.php?showid=501 

Re: Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries
I suppose you could install a mesh system. A Web search would provide reviews. Alternatively, could you run a cable between the two floors? On 3/16/20, 11:40, "'E.T.' via MacVisionaries" wrote: My Apple TV is downstairs. The Mac and router are upstairs. I cannot relocate any of i

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
So if you tap to open a message thread, that is the only thread you see on the screen? Thanks, Donna > On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:29 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > I have the XR and it hasn’t got the homey. > I never have this issue. > /A > >> 16 mars 2020 kl. 20:19 skrev Petrus Tuerlings >

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I have the XR and it hasn’t got the homey. I never have this issue. /A > 16 mars 2020 kl. 20:19 skrev Petrus Tuerlings : > > Yeah, I thought you were asking about the iPad as well, as I’ve never met > this problem on my iPhone before either. But then I have the 8+ so the screen > layout mig

Re: Broadcasting apps for the Mac

2020-03-16 Thread Lorie McCloud
I'd like to know the answer to this too please. > On Mar 16, 2020, at 3:56 PM, Joe Quinn wrote: > > Again subject states it all, are there any accessible broadcasting apps > similar to station playlist for windows for Mac? I know radiologic is > available, but the developer himself said that i

Re: backblaze and voiceover

2020-03-16 Thread 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries
Hi Eric, The problem with CCC is not theirs but Apple’s requirement to grant full access to the disk. I’ve managed to overcome it by actually using drag and drop of the image with Voiceover. It worked although I can’t remember whether it worked immediately. once Vo was focused on the image t

Apps that translate braille files

2020-03-16 Thread Joe Quinn
I know I’ve brought this up ad nauseam but I’m wondering if anything has changed since the last time I did it. :-) Subject kind of states at all: what apps, if any, are able to translate .BRF files into text? I know Louis did it, but I don’t know if that app is even accessible as it used to be,

Broadcasting apps for the Mac

2020-03-16 Thread Joe Quinn
Again subject states it all, are there any accessible broadcasting apps similar to station playlist for windows for Mac? I know radiologic is available, but the developer himself said that it’s not as accessible with voiceover as it could be, through no fault of his own because he uses custom li

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Petrus Tuerlings
Yeah, I thought you were asking about the iPad as well, as I’ve never met this problem on my iPhone before either. But then I have the 8+ so the screen layout might be different without the home key. > On 17/03/2020, at 05:53, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > No, it's on my iPh

Re: Silencing Voice over

2020-03-16 Thread Petrus Tuerlings
Well pressing the control key to shut voice up has always be rather problematic for me as well. If I’m reading or checking emails and my wife says something to me or I need to find the control key on the cat, which is called the food key. I’ll press the control key to shut VoiceOver up and by th

Re: Remapping keys?

2020-03-16 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! I am not sure you can do that. I can’t find such settings. in the keyboard settings. /A > 16 mars 2020 kl. 18:40 skrev Matt Turner : > > Hi folks. > When ever I use the function key plus the arrow keys to do home, end, or > page up, or page down, I get f13/f14. > From what I understand, thi

Remapping keys?

2020-03-16 Thread Matt Turner
Hi folks. When ever I use the function key plus the arrow keys to do home, end, or page up, or page down, I get f13/f14. >From what I understand, this controls the displays brightness. Is there anyway to change this, so that the keys work as normal? I’m using a bluetooth keyboard. -- The follow

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
No, it's on my iPhone 11. Cheers, Donna > On Mar 16, 2020, at 11:45 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > > Hi! > Is this on the Ipad? > If so the messages that’s not in focus are more to the left of the screen. > Once a message is opened its on the right of the screen. > Hope this makes sense. > /

Re: messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread Anders Holmberg
Hi! Is this on the Ipad? If so the messages that’s not in focus are more to the left of the screen. Once a message is opened its on the right of the screen. Hope this makes sense. /A > 16 mars 2020 kl. 16:30 skrev 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > : > > Hi all, > > One thing I really hate

Wi-Fi Extenders

2020-03-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
My Apple TV is downstairs. The Mac and router are upstairs. I cannot relocate any of it. Sometimes when watching content on the ATV, the video will pause. So am looking into extenders. What should I look for when shopping? From E.T.'s Keyboard... ancient.ali...@icloud.com Many believe

messages in IOS 13

2020-03-16 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, One thing I really hate about Messages in IOS 13 is that even after selecting and opening a message thread, all your other message threads are still displayed on the screen. That makes the screen so cluttered that often I'm unable to find the text field for the thread to which I'm tryin

Re: Recording an emailing

2020-03-16 Thread Brad Snyder
Tim - I can see how changing a doc file to docx, and then attempting to open the file in MS Word or another word processing app could corrupt a file. The same may be true for other file types and applications. Always best to proceed with caution. - Brad - On Mar 16, 2020, at 08:59, 'Tim Kilbu

Re: Recording an emailing

2020-03-16 Thread 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries
Hi Brad, In 99% of the cases, I expect that you're right. I have had colleagues damage files in the past though, thus the caution. Most of these were word processing files that people were attempting to make a .DOC or .DOCX file from another format if I remember correctly, so this is why I us

Re: Ms teams

2020-03-16 Thread Julie Rattray
Thanks Simon I think just with some time I will get there - it is never easy when you have to learn as you go in a very hurried way I like to play before I have to do it for real but in this case I don’t have that time However, I think I am getting the hang of it a bit > On 16 Mar 2020, at 07

Re: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Daniel Chavez
Glad to see I know my FTP programs. As a System Admin for 20 plus years, I use SFTP all the time. Works pretty well for the most part. I've never bothered to use terminal for that, I may look into that, just in case Transmit acts up. -- The following information is important for all members of

Re: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Brandon Olivares
Yes Transmit does SFTP and is rather good at it. ☺️ > On Mar 16, 2020, at 4:40 AM, Daniel Chavez wrote: > > If I’m not mistaken, Transmit does SFTP. > > -- > The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries > list. > > If you have any questions or concerns about

RE: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Tom Moore
There is also good old sftp from the terminal that you can use that can be scripted as well. Tom -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Daniel Chavez Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 4:40 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: A VoiceOver friendl

Re: A VoiceOver friendly SFTP program

2020-03-16 Thread Daniel Chavez
If I’m not mistaken, Transmit does SFTP. -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any questions or concerns about the running of this list, or if you feel that a member's post is inappropriate, please contact the owners or moderators

RE: Ms teams

2020-03-16 Thread Simon A Fogarty
Hi Julie, Teams is an extention to sharepoint Yes you can add files into teams and access them through either office online or through office on your desktop depending on which level of office 365 The attach file option should be under the files tab and as for type of file, We've got an xlsx