Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
I agree. One issue I had in my brief foray into the Google world, is that Google allows manufacturers to do whatever they want with the phones. So, for example, I had a Motorola phone that I mostly liked. But they disabled accessibility for customizing ringtones, which is a feature that I

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Jason, The reason I can’t imagine switching to Android is because I did, back in 2010. I tried three different phones, and hated them all, for different reasons. After the third phone, I said forget it, and went back to an iPhone. I’m sure the Android experience has improved a lot since

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread Mary Otten
You can always hope that Google actually keeps its promise and supports the hid protocol which this device uses. Way too rich for my blood, but really Google. You were on board with the standard, but when push came to shove, you wouldn’t do it. Just another reason not to trust Google I guess.

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
On 5/1/24 18:08, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right.  If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its luster. If you "can't imagine" it, then you're the right kind of customer for the Activator.

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
That makes sense to me, Jason. I can’t imagine switching to an Android phone, but you’re absolutely right. If one were to do that, the Activator would lose much of its luster. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 5, 2024, at 4:51 PM, 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > > > On 5/1/24

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
On 5/1/24 17:30, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: I think the situation with the docks will sort itself out eventually, though I would want to know the cost of the new dock before purchasing the unit. That's very wise. I would be reluctant to purchase a device designed to be

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Hi Jason, Well, I’m glad my review affirmed your decision. :). Honestly, I very nearly purchased it. I loved reading with ATC. I’ve gotten just enough arthritis in my hands that I was quite happy not having to scroll, and ATC is preferable I think to auto-scroll because it moves when you

Re: facetime

2024-01-05 Thread Herbie Allen
there’s an easier way, in the Facetime app on your Mac, do a Command K which should disable. You can also find that in the menu bar. > On Jan 5, 2024, at 16:16, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > is this on the phone or on the Mac? > >> On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:51 PM, joseph hudson wrote: >> >> Hi Lori,

Re: facetime

2024-01-05 Thread Lorie McCloud
is this on the phone or on the Mac? > On Jan 5, 2024, at 3:51 PM, joseph hudson wrote: > > Hi Lori, you need to turn off Wi-Fi calling under system, preferences and > FaceTime. That will stop your Mac from ringing whenever you get phone calls. > Joseph Hudson > > EmailFaceTime/iMessage >

Restore Previous Music Database

2024-01-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hello, What is the method for restoring a music database from the Previous folder? There are 3 of them and I think the newest one is what I want to use to replace the current file. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." -Helen Keller My

Re: facetime

2024-01-05 Thread joseph hudson
Hi Lori, you need to turn off Wi-Fi calling under system, preferences and FaceTime. That will stop your Mac from ringing whenever you get phone calls. Joseph Hudson EmailFaceTime/iMessage jhud7...@twc.com Connect with me on zoom

facetime

2024-01-05 Thread Lorie McCloud
whenever I get a phone call whether facetime or not, my new Mac running Ventura interrupts what it’s doing and tells me I have a facetime call. how do I turn that off? thanks. Lorie -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Jason J.G. White' via MacVisionaries
On 5/1/24 14:23, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: It’s a pretty nifty device.  It’s just young, and it’s therefore having some growing pains, some of which are the direct result of things that Apple and Microsoft have done.  It wouldn’t surprise me at all if I own one some day. Thank

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
Thanks Joseph. It’s a pretty nifty device. It’s just young, and it’s therefore having some growing pains, some of which are the direct result of things that Apple and Microsoft have done. It wouldn’t surprise me at all if I own one some day. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 5, 2024, at 12:39 PM,

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread joseph hodge
Thanks for this in-depth review! I have fascinations about this device, but a lot of your cons are what I was sort of thinking that might be for me as well! I do like what they're doing with the iPhone, though as for most people, they don't use anything more powerful so it makes a lot of sense!

Re: My review after spending two weeks with the Activator braille display

2024-01-05 Thread 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries
You’re welcome, Mark. Glad you liked it. As you can see, it’s a device with a lot to offer, but also some challenges, at least in the short-term. Cheers, Donna > On Jan 5, 2024, at 12:13 AM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Donna, > > This is an absolutely fabulous review. > > Thank you ever so