Re: Totally Confused -- How do I Install from a .DMG File?

2022-11-20 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Open the dmg, interact with the volume then select and copy with command -c the application file and paste it with command-v to the Applications folder. On the desktop select that volume and eject it From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent re

Re: Battery Status

2022-11-17 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
connecting the trackpad to your Mac using a lightning to USB cable. It should pair automatically. - Brad - On Nov 17, 2022, at 11:18, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Dunno what happened but am now unable t connect the Magic Trackpad 2. Its also paired with the iPad which is

Re: Battery Status

2022-11-17 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Menu Extras), on your Mac, by pressing VO + M twice. HTH. - Brad - On Nov 16, 2022, at 11:14, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:   On the Mac running Ventura, how does one check battery status for connected Bluetooth devices such as the Magic Trackpad? Thanks. From E.T.

Re: Where is Tim Kilburn?

2022-11-17 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Np notice. I asked Mark off list a week or so ago but did not hear back from him. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 11/17/2022 8:04 AM, Dave Carlson wrote

Battery Status

2022-11-16 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
On the Mac running Ventura, how does one check battery status for connected Bluetooth devices such as the Magic Trackpad? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@iclou

Re: Two Voiceover Commands?

2022-11-12 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Everything you want t know about Voiceover on the Mac is in the user guide. You can bookmark this. https://support.apple.com/guide/voiceover/welcome/mac From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-M

Re: How to block adds on websites?

2022-11-10 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Is that Adblock or Adblocker? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 11/9/2022 12:40 PM, Bradford Snyder wrote: I use AdBlocker Pro.  You can get it in the Mac

Navigation Apps

2022-11-09 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
What is a good all around app for both driving and walking? I have not delved into this much but have some apps already so am interested in what folks think is a good choice. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitabl

Re: VOiceOver fluctuating in pitch after upgrading to Ventura

2022-11-09 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Its not been all that easy to get the voices back to what we are used to. I use Alex for both system voice and Voiceover voice. I have not noticed issues with pitch and intonation, but definitely did with the speaking rate. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossi

Re: Commander for FaceTime?

2022-11-08 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
An alternative is to add FaceTime to the dock if it is not already there. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 11/8/2022 8:18 PM, Mohammad Fazil wrote: Hi,

Restoring from Backup

2022-11-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hello all, I've never had to do this so some questions. After 16.1 was released for both iOS and iPad, I've been unable to connect my braille display to either. I've done the 'forget this device a few times, have reset the braille display and tried again to connect. No problems with the

Re: Screen Recording

2022-11-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
know Quicktime has some screen recording options. On Nov 5, 2022, at 23:08, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hello all,   Running Ventura. How to make a screen recording that will capture Voiceover? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible

Re: Alex Voice

2022-11-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
ate you want, I use 37 and for me that’s just right. On Nov 6, 2022, at 10:22 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Is there just one version of the Alex voice? If I trash it then go back and check the voices list there is Alex at 800 something mb. But it is not listed in

Re: Alex Voice

2022-11-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
o the voiceover utility, choose the speech category and interact with the language and voice table. There is an edit field where you can type in the rate you want, I use 37 and for me that’s just right. On Nov 6, 2022, at 10:22 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Is there jus

Re: Alex Voice

2022-11-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
st right. On Nov 6, 2022, at 10:22 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Is there just one version of the Alex voice? If I trash it then go back and check the voices list there is Alex at 800 something mb. But it is not listed in the speech rotor. After I download it, its ab

Alex Voice

2022-11-06 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hi all, Is there just one version of the Alex voice? If I trash it then go back and check the voices list there is Alex at 800 something mb. But it is not listed in the speech rotor. After I download it, its about 955mb. Still trying to fix its speaking rate. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard..

Screen Recording

2022-11-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Hello all, Running Ventura. How to make a screen recording that will capture Voiceover? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com -- The following informati

Re: Mute Speech With Keyboard?

2022-11-03 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
16 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: In my experience it does not always pause what VO is speaking in the moment. Cheers, Donna On Nov 3, 2022, at 11:13 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  The control key does exactly what is is supposed to do. It "pauses&q

Re: Mute Speech With Keyboard?

2022-11-03 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
The control key does exactly what is is supposed to do. It "pauses" what Voiceover is speaking at the moment. It will not pause what VO speaks next. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail:

Re: Voiceover Utility Settings

2022-11-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
tings or export keyboard settings etc. /A 2 nov. 2022 kl. 18:16 skrev 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries : One can export these settings, or reset basic settings, or reset custom settings. But is there a way to export the custom settings? Thanks much. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "

VMware Fusion and Login Items

2022-11-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This question is for anyone who is running VMware Fusion under Ventura. That app is not in the login items list relating to background checks. When I launch the app, I always get a notification that suggests I can enable this which I do not want. The app appears in the list and I toggle

Voiceover Utility Settings

2022-11-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
One can export these settings, or reset basic settings, or reset custom settings. But is there a way to export the custom settings? Thanks much. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: anci

iOS/iPadOS 16.1

2022-11-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
My braille display was connected to both devices and working until the above mentioned updates. Now I wonder if restoring from a backup will reinstall the OS? Or perhaps simply doing the restore will correct the issues. If anyone is using the Focus 40 Blue 5th braille display, opinions w

Re: Moving Sliders

2022-10-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
n wrote: What kind of sliders? Often, I can interact and use VO up or down. On Oct 26, 2022, at 18:46, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Some time ago, a method to do this was mentioned. I can't recall how it is done so hopefully someone here knows how to accomplish this. Than

Re: Adjusting Stepper for Voice Rate

2022-10-29 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This should be doable as there is an edit button in there but I have not found the secret to using it. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/29/2022 3:08 A

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
You will find most macOS commands listed in the menu bar. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 6:02 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: Perfect, thanks!

Re: vo command to close an application?

2022-10-28 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
There is no VO command, but the standard macOS command is Command Q. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/28/2022 5:42 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: And is the

Re: Moving Sliders

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
10/26/2022 9:36 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: After interacting, you can also use left or right arrow keys. Does the same thing as up or down. - Brad - On Oct 26, 2022, at 18:58, Herbie Allen wrote: What kind of sliders? Often, I can interact and use VO up or down. On Oct 26, 2022, at 18

Re: Moving Sliders

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
il: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/26/2022 4:57 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: What kind of sliders? Often, I can interact and use VO up or down. On Oct 26, 2022, at 18:46, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Some time ago, a method to do this was mentioned. I can't recall how it is done so ho

Moving Sliders

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Some time ago, a method to do this was mentioned. I can't recall how it is done so hopefully someone here knows how to accomplish this. Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancien

Re: help with voices

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
i...@icloud.com On 10/26/2022 8:33 AM, alia robinson wrote: I’ll try that. I didn’t think of that, was just going into the voiceover utility. On Oct 26, 2022, at 11:30 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: This is what I was posting about yesterday in another thread. The so

Re: help with voices

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
e peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/26/2022 8:33 AM, alia robinson wrote: I’ll try that. I didn’t think of that, was just going into the voiceover utility. On Oct 26, 2022, at 11:30 AM, 'E.T.

Re: help with voices

2022-10-26 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
This is what I was posting about yesterday in another thread. The solution is in Accessibility, Speech, where you set the system voice. I played with this for some time and still, even with Samantha speaking, I hear variations in the speaking rate when certain elements are spoken. I will

Re: Ventura and Voiceover

2022-10-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
quot; --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/25/2022 1:23 PM, matthew dyer wrote: Hi, I have seen the message about the bacround apps in the betas. I find it to be very aannoyikng at best. Matthew On Oct 25, 2022, at 3:38 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries

Ventura and Voiceover

2022-10-25 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
After tweaking this and that, Voiceover seems to be decent. Even though I have set one voice (Samantha) to handle all speaking tasks, I am still hearing Alex speak on certain elements. I checked that all elements are spoken by the default voice. Thia is in System settings, Accessibility, Spo

Re: Adjusting Voiceover Speed on Verbosity Roter?

2022-10-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
No you need to use VO command shift left or right arrow keys.. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/24/2022 9:09 PM, Fazil M. wrote: Hi, group. Can I adj

Re: MacOs Ventura is Out.

2022-10-24 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Ale is present. But the speaking rate is wacky. I did a restart and this time Samantha was speaking as she shoved Alex out the door while eh tried to resist. Very strange. Using the rotor, Alex was still highlighted and came back. Speaking rate still messed up though. This is the most odd up

Re: Change Doesn't Stay?

2022-10-23 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
If you mean the dock, its option command left or right. And no need to save, it will stick where you want it. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/23/2022

Re: A Question for Star Trek, Picard Fans

2022-10-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Mark, I got Picard season 1 from iTunes and no audio description. Season 2 is on my wish list but it too appears not to have AD. Movies from iTunes have a Language heading that can show CC (which is on every title) and AD if available. But TV series on iTunes does not have this heading

Re: Updating Mac OS?

2022-10-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
When you open Software Update, do you navigate past the "your mac is up to date" dialog to see if there is anything else? According to information from Apple, your Mac is in fact too old to take Monterey. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violen

Re: Command to Open Application Folder?

2022-10-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Command shift a. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/18/2022 12:15 PM, Fazil M. wrote: Hi. Could someone, please, remind me the command to open Applicat

Re: Updating Mac OS?

2022-10-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Make that Big Sur. I was thinking of my 2012 Mac which has Catalina. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/18/2022 7:12 AM, 'E.T.'

Re: Updating Mac OS?

2022-10-18 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Catalina is probably the latest for that model. If there are any updates, they will be security updates. If Software Update says your Mac is up to date, then it is up to date. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --

Re: More questions about Apple mail

2022-10-17 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
That would be in Mail preferences. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/17/2022 12:56 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: I’m looking for the place where I can set how

Re: keyboard in system prefs

2022-10-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Lori go back into the keyboard prefs, open the modifier keys section. Each modifier key has a popup, Click the one is question and select the correct one. Be sure to click Ok when done. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevit

Re: Query regarding music on the Mac.

2022-10-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
The iPhone should show up in the sidebar at the bottom. If it doesn't, check Finder preferences to make sure that external devices are checked. Once you see your iPhone, you can navigate to the right and select Music then go into the table. you can sync all music or you can choose folde

Re: Command in Monterrey to Eject an external disk?

2022-10-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Perhaps Time Machine was still active? I always check its status in menu extras before I eject the drive. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/14/2022 9:

Re: Command in Monterrey to Eject an external disk?

2022-10-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
27;Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi ET, Quite simply, when I press CMD-E, nothing happens. At all. VO says nothing. I haven’t run disk utility, I just figured that the command had changed. Donna On Oct 14, 2022, at 9:07 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Any er

Re: Command in Monterrey to Eject an external disk?

2022-10-14 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Any error dialogs? I've used this command on all kinds of external drives including ones I use for backups. Have you run First Aid in Dish Utility? What happens if you shut down, disconnect the drive, boot up, connect it. Can you then eject it with command e? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those

Re: Command in Monterrey to Eject an external disk?

2022-10-13 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Command e indeed still works. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/13/2022 6:36 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, I notice that in Mo

Re: Mac Mini

2022-10-13 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Voiceover does not speak at login by default. You can turn it on with command F5. Then you want to go to System preferences, Users and Groups, navigate to Login Options in the table. Navigate right the Accessibility Options button, activate it. Interact with the table and put a check on Voic

Re: Syncing Messages Across Devices

2022-10-13 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Not System preferences. Open the Messages app then do a command comma to bring its own preferences. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/13/2022 11:43 AM,

Re: Voiceover At Login?

2022-10-10 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
nnedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/10/2022 11:00 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:    Yes indeed. System preferences, Users and Groups. Select your name, jump to the next window. At the bottom navigate up until you find the Accessibility button. Activate it and interact with th

Re: Voiceover At Login?

2022-10-10 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Yes indeed. System preferences, Users and Groups. Select your name, jump to the next window. At the bottom navigate up until you find the Accessibility button. Activate it and interact with the table then put a check on Voiceover. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution

Re: Removing Conveted Audio Files

2022-10-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Something else I wonder about is, is there a way to out the Music app into list view? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/7/2022 6:00

Removing Conveted Audio Files

2022-10-07 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
In the Music app on the Mac, is there a simple method for deleting the mp3 files leaving the m4a files? Thanks. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com -- The foll

Re: Lost App

2022-10-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
rote: Well, in that case, CMD plus Z will not work, unless you are using a Bluetooth keyboard. You're only alternative is to search through the various folders on your iPhone. Sooner or later, you'll find it. - Brad - On Oct 5, 2022, at 17:25, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote

Re: Lost App

2022-10-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
Forgot to mention this is on an iPhone. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/5/2022 3:24 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote

Lost App

2022-10-05 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
While moving an app inside a folder, it disappeared. Siri cannot find it. The app has an Open button in the app store and I can open it. Where did it go? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-M

Re: ventura

2022-10-03 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
If you had better performance with an earlier macOS, you could download that IS and do a clean install using a USB stick. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com

Re: ventura

2022-10-02 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
7 years is the factor here. 2014 is 8 years so no go. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 10/2/2022 4:56 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: What's the word on ventu

Re: Translate?

2022-09-23 Thread 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries
m <http://translate.google.com> is very useful although it is not the easiest to navigate. Andrew On 23 Sep 2022, at 20:26, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> wrote: Howdy,   I received an email (legitimate) that is in Spanish. Wh

Translate?

2022-09-23 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Howdy, I received an email (legitimate) that is in Spanish. What is the easiest way to quickly translate this? Thanks From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com -- T

Stereo Amps

2022-09-18 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
My TV supports Bluetooth. My BT headphones connects to it and it works on the Apple TV. But since my hearing devices also has Bluetooth, I am looking at alternatives. The TV has only optical out. Is there such a beast as a stereo amp with optical in and the typical 3.5mm audio out? Thank

Re: IOS 16 for iPad Air?

2022-09-16 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Its iPadOS 16 and its still in bata. Possibly be released before end of month. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/16/2022 6:56 AM, Patrick Ford wrote: H

Re: I recommend against upgrading to IOS 16

2022-09-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Upgraded yesterday. No swiping issues of any kind. No issues either with the phone app; So far the only thing I see that confirms I am using iOS 16 is in the app stire app and checking latest nates. Apple separated the release notes and put them after tyhe open button. Other than that, thing

Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

2022-09-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
lent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/14/2022 10:27 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hmm. Interesting. Cheers, Donna On Sep 14, 2022, at 11:33 AM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: I am not sure verbosi

Re: Bluetooth Connectivity

2022-09-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
the mute switch on the side of your iPhone or you can enable Do Not Disturb, which can be done via Control Center, in Focus, or you can ask Siri to enable Do Not Disturb. HTH. - Brad - On Sep 13, 2022, at 16:05, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Now that I have new hearing d

Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

2022-09-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
tting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV? Wow! That’s a really schlocky solution. Donna On Sep 13, 2022, at 3:46 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Yes, The Mac suffers from the same verbosity but obviously the solution for me there is to simply move past the noise. On the Apple T

Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

2022-09-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
ent: Tuesday, September 13, 2022 1:49 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV? Wow! That’s a really schlocky solution. Donna On Sep 13, 2022, at 3:46 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Yes, The Mac suffers from the same verbos

Bluetooth Connectivity

2022-09-13 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Now that I have new hearing devices with Bluetooth and paired with both iPhoneand iPad, I wonder if there is a way to switch between them. Right now it appears not. I had to 'forget this device' on the iPhone then pair with it gain before I had connectivity. Also. when I am working my gu

Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

2022-09-13 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
quot; --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/13/2022 1:41 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Seriously? That’s the only way? Cheers, Donna On Sep 13, 2022, at 3:24 PM, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: After you press the play button, turn VO of

Re: Getting rid of VO verbiage on Apple TV?

2022-09-13 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
After you press the play button, turn VO off. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 9/13/2022 1:04 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi all, Every

Top Poosting

2022-09-09 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Most everyone is good about posting their replies at the top. Makes it easy to read such replies. Not so easy when a reply is buried somewhere in the quoted text. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kenne

Re: Good accessible apps

2022-09-09 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Can you be more specific as to what you are looking for? It would be difficult to maintain a list of accessible apps but AppleVis may be a good resource. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-M

Re: Electronically signing a PDF file

2022-09-02 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Aug 11, 2022, at 16:17, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:   Preview needs work. Some of those buttons on the Edit toolbar need the icon and the lable combined but I was able to figure out which is the real button.   Stylus

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-30 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Please top post. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/27/2022 1:36 PM, 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries wrote: On

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-30 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
turned on. My experience further is that issues tend to arise when a headset is paired with devices from disparate operating environments, e.g. both a Mac and an Android device seem to introduce problems for my devices. Consequently, I'm trying to avoid using the same bt headset across OS. Best, Jan

Re: Have an 8TB SSD on my M1 pro. Where can I get a large enough drive to function as a Time machine backup>

2022-08-29 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Amazon is one source. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/29/2022 1:49 PM, Kevin Gibbs wrote: Guys, Subject says most of it. I need a Time machine drive

Re: Disk Maintenance

2022-08-29 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
I get the "not responding" dialog as well. Its not unusuaL It used to be the "busy" dialog in previous OSs. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/29/2022 5:

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-28 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
from disparate operating environments, e.g. both a Mac and an Android device seem to introduce problems for my devices. Consequently, I'm trying to avoid using the same bt headset across OS. Best, Janina 'Jason White' via MacVisionaries writes: On 27/8/22 09:47, 'E.T.' via MacVi

Re: Disk Maintenance

2022-08-28 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Another thing to look at is what's running in the background? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/28/2022 6:33 AM, Bill Gallik wrote: That was precisely wh

Re: Disk Maintenance

2022-08-28 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
How much free space is left? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/28/2022 6:33 AM, Bill Gallik wrote: That was precisely what I had done last week, but it h

Re: Learning braille

2022-08-27 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Its been a long time since I looked at BrailleBlaster. You can download it from the site below. https://www.brailleblaster.org/ From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud

Re: Learning braille

2022-08-27 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Its been a long time since I looked at BrailleBlaster. You can download it from the site below. https://www.brailleblaster.org/ From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud

Re: Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-27 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
very very good. /A 27 aug. 2022 kl. 15:47 skrev 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries : I have the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BT. These will support up to 8 connected devices. Currently I have 3 connected devices. One device I wish to add is my Samsung TV. It is connected to my Apple TV 4K as well as t

Bluetooth Headphones

2022-08-27 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
I have the Sennheiser HD 4.50 BT. These will support up to 8 connected devices. Currently I have 3 connected devices. One device I wish to add is my Samsung TV. It is connected to my Apple TV 4K as well as the iPhone and iPad. I have tried to pair it with the Samsung but was unsuccessful

Re: Opening a Contiguous Set of Text Files Into a Single Document

2022-08-25 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
He wants to convert 16 text documents into a single text document. Zipping is not the solution. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/25/2022 10:11 AM, Herb

Re: Opening a Contiguous Set of Text Files Into a Single Document

2022-08-25 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
You didn't say how you scanned the text but if using an OCR app, you could scan multiple pages into a single file From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.com On 8/24/2

Re: Accessible Wi-Fi extenders

2022-08-24 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
My current mesh system i the Netgear Orbi. The system I bought comes with one satellite. Its been ages since I looked at it from the Mac but found it was VO friendly. Can't say the same for the iOS app. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make viole

Re: Mac vs. iPad

2022-08-24 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Jason, It would be helpful if you would top post, that is, put your reply ABOVE the quoted text. Makes for easier readability. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who make peaceful revolution impossible will make violent revolution inevitable." --John F. Kennedy My e-Mail: ancient.ali...@icloud.

Re: Electronically signing a PDF file

2022-08-20 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
ome tomorrow so I’ll get some sighted confirmation of what’s happening. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Aug 11, 2022, at 16:17, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wro

Re: Has anyone else been having a lot of Apple TV weirdness?

2022-08-20 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Not I. Have you pulled the power from your ATV? Its a tight fit but I have found it seemed a bit loose. As to media, I always watch my media from wither Computers or TV or Movies, not Up Next. I've several TV series and always comes up on the proper episode. From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those w

Re: Braille and apple products.

2022-08-15 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Anders, This is a legitimate complaint. I surmise that many users simply get used to the overloaded verbiage. It would take very loud voice directed at Apple to work on changing this behavior. I've sent feedback in the past and never saw any changes. The issue exists on macOS, iOS, and tvOS.

Re: Upcoming Iphones

2022-08-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
rrent model iPhone during the month of August. If for no other reason, the current model iPhone 13 will be available at a reduced price next month. - Brad - On Aug 14, 2022, at 14:12, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Currently I have the 8+ which works fine. Just curious. I hav

Upcoming Iphones

2022-08-14 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Currently I have the 8+ which works fine. Just curious. I have not read anything as of yet about the leaks for this year's iPhones being released next month. If I was to upgrade, would I want to hold out until next month or go for an iPhone 13 model? From E.T.'s Keyboard... "Those who

Re: Electronically signing a PDF file

2022-08-12 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
pening. Later… Tim Kilburn Jamf Certified Tech Apple Professional Learning Specialist Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Aug 11, 2022, at 16:17, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:   Preview needs work. Some of those buttons on the E

Re: Electronically signing a PDF file

2022-08-11 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Apple Teacher (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) Fort McMurray, AB Canada On Aug 11, 2022, at 13:44, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote: Hi Tim,   Sounds simple enough. Found a stylus and tried it using the Magic Trackpad. After electing the Sign button, when I try to create a signature, I jus

Re: Electronically signing a PDF file

2022-08-11 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
Hi Tim, Sounds simple enough. Found a stylus and tried it using the Magic Trackpad. After electing the Sign button, when I try to create a signature, I just get those bong sounds. Did I miss a step? I'm focused ion the edit filed that says something about the signature. From E.T.'s Keyboar

Re: Spectrum/Charter

2022-08-10 Thread &#x27;E.T.&#x27; via MacVisionaries
t.ali...@icloud.com On 8/9/2022 8:19 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: Have you tried contacting Spectrum customer service? - Brad - On Aug 9, 2022, at 22:13, 'E.T.' via MacVisionaries wrote:  Since Charter is now Spectrum, I find I cannot access my Charter.net email account to at least ch

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