Re: VoiceOver online manual

I'd love a copy! Thanks so much... brianrmille...@gmail.com. Thanks, Brian On 8/15/13, Karen Lewellen wrote: > Hi all, > a while back, perhaps? for regular lion, I created a text edition of this > manual sending it to anyone who wrote me privately. Let me do the same > for this one. as ni

Re: Blind Square again

Does anyone know of a good Blind Square tutorial? I think there is a lot of potential with this app, but I really feel at sea and can't get the hang of it. Thanks, Brian Miller On 12/9/12, Ilkka Pirttimaa wrote: > Yes, that's how to do it. In next version you can also search

Re: Read2Go skipping (was Iphone 4 vs 5)

stalling > the app. That is the only thing I can think to do; an app running worse on a > more powerful device just doesn't make sense. > On Dec 7, 2012, at 3:50 PM, Brian Miller wrote: > >> Hi there, >> >> I'm using the iPhone 5 RTG app. I did not have any

Re: Read2Go skipping (was Iphone 4 vs 5)

nson wrote: > Brian, > I'm not finding this with my iPhone 4s. Are you using the tts that Read2go > provides or reading with VoiceOver? > I use the TTS and have no problems. > On Dec 7, 2012, at 8:58 AM, Brian Miller wrote: > >> Hi Alex, >> >> Thanks,

RE: Read2Go skipping (was Iphone 4 vs 5)

AM, "Brian Miller" wrote: Hi Alex, Thanks, I'm using Daisy text -- at least as far as I know, since I'm downloading the files directly through the app. I've tried to read books, newspapers, magazines, you name it, at all different speeds, and it just skips like crazy

RE: Read2Go skipping (was Iphone 4 vs 5)

On Dec 6, 2012, at 10:34 PM, "Brian Miller" wrote: Has anyone been able to figure out why Read to Go is skipping so much on the iPhone 5? I don't know what to do, but the app is suddenly useless... I had great success with it on my iPhone 4, but now that I have the 5, it skip

RE: Iphone 4 vs 5

eable. Any advice as to how to fix it, where to go, or what to do would be appreciated! Brian Miller _ From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Alex Hall Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2012 6:39 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Su

RE: Ttrackpad gesture to open notification center in ML

Where might I find a complete list of gestures for using the trackpad with ML? Thanks, Brian Miller > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Blinkin > Sent: Sunday, July 29, 2012 10:07 AM > To:

RE: accessible blogging tools

Where does one find Mars edit? Is this the URL also? Thanks so much, Brian M > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of John Panarese > Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 6:44 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com >

RE: Learning Spanish

Has anyone had much luck in terms of accessibility with the Pimmsler line of language products? Brian M > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Becky Knaub > Sent: Tuesday, April 03, 2012 11:22 AM > To: macvis

RE: steve Jobs in 1994.

planet. CB On 10/30/11 9:29 PM, Brian Miller wrote: > Hi all, > I actually don't think Jobs was as market driven in the classic sense > -- I think he had a much more idiosyncratic commitment to his own > vision, believing that the rest of the world would find it interesting

RE: Walter Isaacson's book for Steve Jobs in mp3 audio format.

se are the type of files that he did not intend for you to download. On Oct 30, 2011, at 10:36 AM, Brian Miller wrote: What kind of files are these? If I were to download them to a Victor Reader Stream, what folder should I put them in? Thanks so much, Brian M _ From: macv

RE: steve Jobs in 1994.

Hi all, I actually don't think Jobs was as market driven in the classic sense -- I think he had a much more idiosyncratic commitment to his own vision, believing that the rest of the world would find it interesting if he did too. I think he was about quality interfacing with the product, and that

RE: Walter Isaacson's book for Steve Jobs in mp3 audio format.

What kind of files are these? If I were to download them to a Victor Reader Stream, what folder should I put them in? Thanks so much, Brian M _ From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Nektarios Mallas Sent: Saturday, October 29,

RE: Steve Jobs Biography Reveals He Told Obama, 'You're Headed For A One-Term Presidency'

Let's hope it shows up on Bookshare soon -- Audible is great, but rather expensive in my opinion. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Dan Roy Sent: Monday, October 24, 2011 11:36 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroup

RE: This is more fun, was Steve Jobs introducing the Macantosh in 1984

One thing I really find interesting in this article is when the author quotes Mitch Kapor, developer of Lotus, who says," The IBM you respect, the Apple you love." And this was from 1984. Just last week there was an article in the New York Times about ow scientists say that emotional reactions an

RE: advanced documentation for voice over?

Ezzie, Is it still possible to get a copy of this book on getting started with Voice Over? Thanks, Brian M brianrmille...@gmail.com > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of ezzie bueno > Sent: Wednesday, Au

Home key with wireless keyboard

Good afternoon all, Does anyone know how to go to "home" on the iPhone using a wireless keyboard? Specifically, the full-sized Apple wrieless keyboard that I also use with my Mac Mini? I can't figure out the proper command to take me out of an app and back to the home page. Thanks so much, B

The lion sleeps tonight

t is there. What happens if I don't download it? Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to

RE: using a mac full time?

Hi Ann, Is VueScan available through the MAC app store? Also, can you do batch scanning for books? Thanks, Brian M -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Anne Robertson Sent: Tuesday, July 12, 2011 3:32 AM T

RE: using a mac full time?

What about scanning software? I would love to go full time with my MAC, but I don't know how well my Open Book software would run on the MAC using Bootcamp or fusion or whatever. What do others do? I scan too many books to just give this up. Brian Miller -Original Message-

Apple TV Updates

Hello all, Has anyone else experienced difficulty updating their Apple TV lately? Like others, I've been having trouble with my Apple TV lately, so I went to the Apple Store today and got a new one. I was able to set my new up just fine, but it won't update. I keep getting an "update was unsucc

Apple TV trouble

h. I've never had this problem -- once I order up a flick, it's ready to watch instantly. Has anyone else experience what my friend is experiencing, and if so, how can she fix the problem? Thanks so much, Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the

Selecting a library in iTunes

e selected it before, but mostly by accident. What's the secret? Thanks, Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegroups.com. To unsubsc

RE: Apple TV opinions wanted.

lix, check out the latest stupid videos on youtube, watch movies on demand, and listen to internet radio. It's brilliant. Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send emai

RE: Turning on Voice over on Apple TV

u hear the sound telling you you're at the bottom of the menu. The menu had prior to the update, 13 selections. Once you're at the bottom, cursor up tswice. Try hitting enter twice and see if that works. Good luck, Kev On Mar 15, 2011, at 9:22 AM, Brian Miller wrote: > Good morning a

Turning on Voice over on Apple TV

re out how to get Voice Over back on. Could someone tell me if there is a way to do it without sighted assistance? Thanks so much, Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send ema

RE: seriously ridiculous facebook problem

Hi Yuma, I had this problem when I tried to log in to my account owhen I was traveling overseas. The photo jeopardy thing is absolutely impossible for a blind guy -- heck, it's practically impossible for a totally sighted person for all the reasons you described. It seems to me there was anoth

RE: Does the iPhone remote App for Apple TV really work?

Personally I'm not sure why anyone would bother with the Apple TV app when the remote that comes with the Apple TV works just great, and is fully accessible. Plus it looks really cool! Brian Miller -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvision

RE: RFB&D Releases RFB&D Audio iOS App

and that it won't be as functional as it could be. Brian Miller -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of David Tanner Sent: Tuesday, March 01, 2011 12:47 AM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: RFB&D Rel

VO tutorial

Good evening, Recently someone posted a link to some voice over tutorials -- could that person so kind as to repost those links? Many thanks, Brian M -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisi

RE: scanning using only a mac

ars now and I'm quite happy with my scanning solution. It consists of VueScan and ABBYY FineReader and the results I get are very nearly perfect. Cheers, Anne On 19 Feb 2011, at 16:52, Brian Miller wrote: > Hello all, > > It sounds like everyone who scans using their MAC does so usin

scanning using only a mac

totally in the MAC environment (Snow Leopard, or whatever the heck the latest software is)? Thanks, Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisionaries" group. To post to this group, send email to macvisionaries@googlegrou

RE: scanning and the mac

What is iPal? Is it an apple off-the-shelf scanning software program? Or is it a Kurzweil product? Brian M -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Antonio M. Guimaraes Jr. Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2011 12:

Searches in iTunes with Apple TV

n the search option, and even type in my search item, but I can't find the actual search button. It doesn't seem to be anywhere on the screen once the keyboard for entering your search criteria is up. Has anyone else figured this out yet? Thanks so much, Brian Miller -- You receiv

RE: VO accessible Chess, Checkers, Draughts and Xaingqi games released for iPhone, iPad & iTouch

Are these Chess et al games only for the MAC, or can you pick them up in the iPhone app store and play them on the iPhone as well? Brian -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Colin M Sent: Friday, February 04, 2011

RE: MacMini Without a Screen

The short answer is no, not effectively. You should plan to connect a monitor. _ From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Ian Robinson Sent: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 6:47 AM To: List Macvisionaries Subject: MacMini Without a Scre

RE: Dropbox accessibility

I just installed Drop Box onto my PC desktop, and it required sighted assistance to get past the install page where they try to sell you premium dropbox options. Rather frustrating. Brian -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com]

Testing... Apologies.

Hi all, Apologies, but I am just checking to see if my posts are getting to the list. I posted a few qustions and received no responses, and usually this group is super responsive, so I'm wondering if my messages aren't going through. Thanks, Brian M -Original Message- From: macvisionar

Apple TV questionRE: Help restoring

All, Can anyone suggest a reason as to why last night my Apple TV found my iTunes library through airplay just fine, and today it sees the library, but nothing in it? All Apple TV says is that there are no songs in my library, but I am welcome to purchase some if I like. I added some new CDs to

iTunes tutorials

Hi all, Does anyone know of an iTunes tutorial for blind users? I know the question has been posed before, but it seems to me that there was no answer last time it was asked... So I'll ask again... Thanks, Brian Miller -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the G

RE: Controlling Netflix with Apple TV remote

remote The back button is on the remote itself. There are 3 buttons on the remote. The two buttons below the nav and select buttons are from left to right, Back and stop to the right. Good luck, Kev On Jan 10, 2011, at 7:24 AM, Brian Miller wrote: > Hi Kevin, > > Do you find it by movi

RE: Controlling Netflix with Apple TV remote

, January 09, 2011 10:05 PM To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Controlling Netflix with Apple TV remote There are the 2 buttons below the select and nav button. Hit the left button. That is the back button. Kev On Jan 9, 2011, at 8:27 PM, Brian Miller wrote: > All, > > I d

Controlling Netflix with Apple TV remote

All, I don't know if this is an appropriate question for this listserv, but I just set up my Apple TV and the Voice Over is great... Accept I can't quite figure out how to move around in the netflix environment. I can click on a link to see new releases on the website, and even play them, which i

RE: learning voiceover the old fashioned way?

Hi Cameron -- sorry to pile on, but include me in any mailing of VO docs you plan to mail others... With many thanks, Brian M -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Cameron Sent: Tuesday, January 04, 2011 10:28 PM

RE: Free Mac 10.6 tutorial

Hi Alfredo, I'd love a copy as well. You can send it to: brianrmille...@gmail.com Thanks so much, Brian -- 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 f

RE: tiny iphone keyboards

I love think geek! Best fun gifts anywhere. Sorry for the off-topic post, but I haven't seen another reference to Think Geek anywhere, so I thought I would add my voice of approval. -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On

RE: iPhone translation apps [was Re: English-Spanish translation redux]

Spanish from Bizmosis, Inc, which can be > used but has a few limitations. > > When you want to input a translation, the edit field does not come up. > You have to turn VoiceOver off and tap in the lower half of the > screen, then turn it back on. this invariably works. > >

RE: accessibility of MacBook Air

At risk of getting of us topic for this listserv, may I ask what is NDVA? I've not heard of this screen reader -- is it one of the systems access products? Brian Miller -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Beha

RE: A Review of the First Case for the New MacBook Air

Thanks for this review. I just went to the Apple store today to deal with an issue with my iPhone and I was able to check out the 11" MAC Air and it sure looked awesome, but is it as accessible as the other MAC products? Does it operate with IOS? Thanks, Brian M -Original Message- Fr

RE: Advice for purchasing a New IMac

Wow, this is bad news since I all ready bought the MS office for MAC -- how is it that it is not accessible? You say iWorks is, however? I admit I tried Office when I first got my MAC mini and installed it, but it just didn't look right at all. I thought I just needed more practice. Darn. Tha

RE: Safari searches

. No forms mode or browser mode to worry about here. Sincerely, The Constantly Barefooted Ray!!! A Very Proud and Happy Mac User!!! E-Mail: rforetjr at comcast dot net Skype Name: barefootedray On Oct 3, 2010, at 10:52 AM, Brian Miller wrote: Good morning everyone, This is my first post to

Safari searches

C? My MAC is fully up--to-date in terms of the Snow Leopard software. Thanks so much, Brian Miller Alexandria, VA -- 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.