Re: Apple TV 4th generation woes

Hi again, Andrew,I have another suggestion for you. I believe Mystic access may have done a tutorial while a while back on using the Apple TV. I think they also covered it using the remote. So you may wish to check that out. Good luck.Les.Sent from my iPhoneOn Apr 6, 2024, at 12:07 PM, Les

Re: Apple TV 4th generation woes

Andrew, while I use the remote on occasion, when I have to use it, I find the best way to use Apple TV is with a Bluetooth keyboard. I really think that’s your best bet. If you have a Bluetooth keyboard around, you might try and parrot and see if you can use it that way. I think he’ll have a much b

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

Hi Donna, Thanks for the comprehensive and excellent review of the Activator. It does sound interesting; the high price will keep me away for now. Best, Les -Original Message- From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries Sent: Thursday, January 4, 2024 10:15 PM To: via MacVisionaries Subje

Re: dropbox

Hi Brad,Thanks very much for the link for the dropbox installer. I’m always notified that dropbox is ready to be installed but I was never able to actually find the installer file. So this is very helpful. Thanks again.Best,Les.Sent from my iPhoneOn Dec 15, 2023, at 4:07 PM, Brad Snyder wrote:Hav

Re: Query re setting up a new Macbook Air from scratch using Voiceover?

Hi Eleanor, Well, there are a lot of experts on this list, who will be able to provide you with lots of information. I will answer one question. To start voiceover when you turn on your Mac, hold down your command, key and type F5. The command key should be The first key to the left or right of

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

8:36 AM, Brad Snyder wrote: >>>>> >>>>> From my understanding, it is not a bug. It is the new way Siri works. >>>>> - Brad - >>>>> >>>>> On Oct 25, 2023, at 08:27, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >>

Re: Siri no longer plays a sound when activated with the side button on my iPhone

Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 24, 2023, at 11:20 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Sadly, Brad is absolutely correct. I find the lack of the Siri prompt sound > feedback somewhat maddening. > > Sad smile. > > Mark > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Brad Snyder > Sent: Tue

Logitech Keyboard and Apple TV 4th Generation

Hi All, I have been using a Logitech K380 with my Apple TV 4th Generation for about two years. After going away for a couple weeks, when returning, that keyboard no longer works. The arrows yield no response and the Return key either does nothing or launches a different app that I am focused on. S

RE: How to enter passcode on Apple Watch using VoiceOver

I locate the bottom of the watch face and then swipe left and right to find the number desired. One finger double tap on the number has worked flawlessly for me. Best, Les -Original Message- From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Anders Holmberg Sent: Wednesday, March 22,

Re: Unmuting During a Zoom Meeting

OK, that sounds easy enough. Thank you very much. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 18, 2022, at 10:57 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > The record dialog is a default button so when it appears, just hit enter and > it’s gone. You can then Command Shift A to mute and unmute. > >> On Nov 18, 2022, at 09

Re: iPhone 14 VO issue

> Cheers, > Donna > >> On Oct 13, 2022, at 10:05 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Donna, >> >> Well, I just received my iPhone 14 Pro and I’m not experiencing this issue. >> The only thing I can think of to try is the following. When you turn >>

Re: iPhone 14 VO issue

Hi Donna, Well, I just received my iPhone 14 Pro and I’m not experiencing this issue. The only thing I can think of to try is the following. When you turn voiceover off, shut down your phone. Then restart it. Once you are at your home screen, turn voiceover back on and see if it holes. It is a

Re: Question for those of you upgrading to the iPhone 14

on’t really see a reason not to do it. > Cheers, > Donna > > >> On Sep 10, 2022, at 10:10 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Donna, >> >> I also have the 12 mini and have not been happy with the battery life. I am >> definitely going to go for the pr

Re: Question for those of you upgrading to the iPhone 14

Hi Donna, I also have the 12 mini and have not been happy with the battery life. I am definitely going to go for the pro. It’s essentially $100 more, and I think it’s worth it. of course, I am talking about the 14 pro. Sent from my iPhone > On Sep 10, 2022, at 9:35 AM, lenron brown wrote: >

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

Well, you are very fortunate then. Because I don’t think that is typical. But I am glad to know that you were able to find a quiet environment in which to work. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 28, 2022, at 6:41 PM, Jonathan Cohn wrote: > > The voices are retrieved from VoiceOver Utility. I don't

Re: the dock, is likely a silly question about the mac desktop.

In addition, unless things have changed, I think you would be very disappointed if you go to an Apple Store for training. It is a very noisy environment and even if you can find someone know something about voiceover, I don’t think you’re going to get the results you desire by going there. Sent

Re: Anyone know the command for enabling/disabling Voiceover speech on an Apple TV?

ote: >>> I have an Apple TV 4K that I got back in 2017. On the left side of the two >>> columns of buttons, I hold down the middle round button and just tell it >>> "turn Voice Over Off". When I want VO to return I hold the same button down >>> and t

Re: Anyone know the command for enabling/disabling Voiceover speech on an Apple TV?

Hi Donna, I have one of the older remotes, but what I do is locate the role of three buttons. You would hold in the middle button and say “turn on voiceover. “That will stay in effect until you wish to turn it off using the same procedure. We use this often, as my wife doesn’t wish to hear the

Re: Installer in Progress

Hi Tim, Tim Kilbert said “I ignore things so I don’t have to worry about them. “Boy, those are words to live by. I fully support that approach. Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 17, 2022, at 11:21 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > I have had this announced a time or two

Re: Anyone have any experience with the Airpods Max?

Hi Donna, Well, I will add my positive feedback to everyone else regarding the AirPods Max. I bought them and pay them overtime over six months. Interest free. What I like about them besides what everybody else has said is the fact that they over the ear. I wear hearing aids almost all day and

RE: A bit of personal news

Hi Donna, I certainly wish you the best of luck with your upcoming surgery. Hope it isn’t too painful during the recovery. I’d be interested in how this works out and how you are doing. kriegle...@gmail.com . Best, Les From: 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionari

Reading System Dialogs

Hi All, The subject line says it all. I have one system dialog that keeps up popping. How does one read these? Thanks. Best, Les -- 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 y

Re: Files stop g

, Les > On Feb 27, 2022, at 5:18 AM, Caitlyn Furness > wrote: > > Thanks Les. I’ll def give this a try! > > Cait > > >> On Feb 27, 2022, at 2:20 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Cait, >> I went to the file I wished to play,. An m4a file whic

Re: Files stop g

Hi Cait, I went to the file I wished to play,. An m4a file which is an audio file. Then I hit Command-Y and after a few seconds, the file started playing. Hitting the space Barr interrupted the stream and took me back to the files list. Give that a shot and see what happens. I thought I needed t

Re: Mail Layout?

I am not near my Mac right now. However, I may have given you the wrong command for reading by word. If option right there on option left arrow do not work, tri VO right and VO left. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 26, 2022, at 4:04 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > First, you need to make certai

Re: Mail Layout?

First, you need to make certain that you expand the conversation you were reading with the right arrow key. Then, you should be able to hear much of the message you want. If you wanna read by character by word, press enter on the message you wish to read and then you can use your Aerokis left an

Re: Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up.

g on automatically at start up. > > Nor did I! > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com> <mailto:macvisionaries@googlegroups.com>> On Behalf Of Les Kriegler > Sent: Saturday, February 05, 2022 3:59 PM > To: macvisionarie

Re: Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up.

; 6. The first checkbox in the table will be VoiceOver, click this if it is > unchecked. > > > Best wishes, > > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Feb 5, 2022, at 18:59, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Jason, >> >> Well, I looked in th

Re: Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up.

022, at 12:35 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > >  > Hi Jason, > > That might be the step I missed this time. I’m sure we did that the first > time it happened. I will definitely check that out. Thank you. > Best, > Les > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> O

Re: Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up.

d you enable VoiceOver at startup under login preferences? > > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com on > behalf of Les Kriegler > Date: Saturday, 5February, 2022 at 17:16 > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up. >

Voiceover is not coming on automatically at start up.

Hi all, I have run into a problem for the second time this week. What is happening is it when I start up my Mac, VoiceOver does not come on at the logon prop for my password. I fixed it earlier this week when I called Apple accessibility, but I cannot recall the exact steps to take care of this

Re: MacBook Pro m1.

Hi Donna, I couldn’t agree more with your comments. It would be nice to have at least one extra port. And you were right, it would also be helpful to have one on each side. Having said that. I am on a 16 day trip and I love having the year with me. It is as they say, as light as air. Just a gre

Re: Improving music app experience

Hi Tim, I am not experienced the cursive jumping in mail either. I will say, however that most of the time I use an external keyboard. I happen to be away this week and I’m using the Mack keyboard so I’m seeing the bumping of the trackpad happen for me. I can deal with it okay is I try to remem

Re: Improving music app experience

I would agree with Brad‘s comments here. It is so easy to activate the touchpad. I pay attention to it and it still happens on occasion. Sent from my iPhone > On Feb 3, 2022, at 9:14 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > Correction to my shortcuts: > > •cmd-left and cmd

Re: PDF pen question

Hi Brett, Yes, I have experienced the same thing. What I have done when I use P pen is I go to the page I wish to read and then it wrecked with the page. After interacting, and the page will read. I would like to find a fix for this as well. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 25, 2022, at 5:47 PM,

Re: How to Reduce Delay Between Successive Keypresses on Mac

Hi Tim, Thanks so much for the tip on moving to mailboxes quickly. Like Dave, I was frustrated by the delays it took to find the mailbox I desired. Typing in more than one letter makes all the difference. This will save me a ton of time. Best Regards, Les > On Jan 20, 2022, at 11:12 AM, 'Tim Ki

Re: i phone going totally silent after phone calls and headphones are removed

>> volume button a bunch of times, etc, with no luck! >>>> >>>> Argh! >>>> >>>> Thanks, >>>> Cait >>>> >>>> >>>>> On Jan 6, 2022, at 11:17 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries &

Re: i phone going totally silent after phone calls and headphones are removed

Hi Kate, Did you try powering off your phone and restarting it? Perhaps that might clear everything out and your phone will hopefully come back to normal. Sent from my iPhone > On Jan 6, 2022, at 11:10 AM, Caitlyn Furness > wrote: > > Hi, > > Today I was on hold on a phone call using my i

Re: Apple mail in Monterey

ail account you have acted vated. just interact with the mailbox > list, and use voiceover navigation. If it's there, you should find it. > > - Brad - > > On Dec 29, 2021, at 08:40, Les Kriegler wrote: > >  > Hi Brad, > > I have a question which I believe Laur

Re: Apple mail in Monterey

Hi Brad, I have a question which I believe Lauri may have mentioned. How does one locate the iCloud mailbox. I probably have the wrong terminology, it’s probably not a mailbox. I have seen it when I tried to move messages iCloud pops up. But I don’t find it in the list of mailboxes and folders.

Re: Monterey and Logitech K780 keyboard

Hi Paul, I cannot assist you with the k780. However, I use the k860 with Monterey. Since upgrading, the keys do not consistently perform the expected actions. For example, when I type Cmd-Q in the Mail program, sometimes I am taken to another message rather than exiting the mail app as should be

Re: Logging in on Macbook

re we can tell people the available options and > inform them of the risks so they can make there own decision. > >> On Nov 20, 2021, at 17:16, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> I know somebody who had them back in her apartment and she went out for a >> few minutes and it

Re: Logging in on Macbook

nion, but that doesn’t mean we should > not say something can’t be done. There are definitely good reasons for having > a password, but what if you don’t take your computer places? Different > security needs can be based on how someone uses there computer. > >> On Nov 20, 2

Re: Logging in on Macbook

ee, and I always use a password on my Mac. > However, you stated that entering a password after restarting a Mac is a > requirement, and this is not true. > > - Brad - > > > On Nov 20, 2021, at 11:43, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Brad, actually, I’m glad you brought this up

Re: Logging in on Macbook

Hi Brad, actually, I’m glad you brought this up. This subject has come up before. The issue with turning off the need for putting in a password is problematic in my view. What if somebody steals your machine. Then they have access to it. I think that’s a small price to pay to make certain that y

Re: Logging in on Macbook

Hi Catherine, Congrats on your new Mac. If you were starting from scratch, in other words doing a cold start, you always have to type in your password first. Once you do that, touch ID should work for you while your computer is on. Just remember, anytime you do a cold start, you have to type in

Re: clock menu in system preferences - help

27;s strange but it works - >> Come and See >> scripturepassage-subscr...@groups.io >> <mailto:scripturepassage-subscr...@groups.io> >> >>> On Nov 18, 2021, at 10:53 AM, Les Kriegler >> <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >>> >>> Hi

Re: clock menu in system preferences - help

s in the table, I find this procedure > works very well. > If you have an issue with this process, I suggest you contact Apple, and > share your thoughts with them. > > - Brad - > > > On Nov 18, 2021, at 09:53, Les Kriegler <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >

Re: clock menu in system preferences - help

Hi Brad, Okay, I tried your steps. I’m running Monterey. When I get to the empty cell announcements, I did a VO right arrow. I never heard row 15, rather row 17 which was the first numbered row spoken. So I went back two to what I thought was Row 15 and heard Fast User Switching. Aside from not

Re: clock menu in system preferences - help

trick > Come and See > scripturepassage-subscr...@groups.io > >> On Nov 18, 2021, at 8:00 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Patrick, >> Okay, go into System Preferences and choose Date and Time. Use your tab key >> until you find the option for Click the Lock to

Re: clock menu in system preferences - help

Hi Patrick, Okay, go into System Preferences and choose Date and Time. Use your tab key until you find the option for Click the Lock to make changes. Make your changes and then choose the same option to lock that setting to prevent further changes. Hope this helps. Best, Les > On Nov 18, 2021,

Re: Mail question

>From my message list, I type VO left arrow twice and I land on the list of >mailboxes. > On Nov 14, 2021, at 5:56 PM, 'Kristeen Hughes' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Since upgrading to Monterey, it seems I can no longer shift+tab and then tab > to get to a list of mailboxes. How can one qu

Re: Keyboard clicks on Monterey

Yes, when I experience this, I backspace out any characters and then start over and I hear the clicks. Les > On Nov 4, 2021, at 7:56 AM, Jessica Moss wrote: > > I’ve noticed a few times I don’t hear them either, but that’s always sporadic. > >> On Nov 3, 2021, at 6:57 PM, L

Re: Keyboard clicks on Monterey

Hi, I am running Monterey and I still hear the clicks most of the time. When I was running Big Sur, I also heard the clicks most of the time. I don’t notice any difference in behavior between the two operating systems. Sent from my iPhone > On Nov 3, 2021, at 2:20 PM, Paul Hopewell wrote: >

Re: Monterey Loses Voiceover?

Hi, Well, what I have noticed is that when I lift the lid of my MacBook Air, I no longer hear anything from VoiceOver about entering my password. I just touch the power button as I have Touch I.D enabled, and then VoiceOver comes on. I spoke with Apple Accessibility on Friday, and many VoiceOver

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

Hi Tim, No worries. You are a fountain of terrific information. I’m sure I speak for money when I say that we appreciate all the assistance you provide here. Have a good day. Best regards, Les Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 27, 2021, at 1:00 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: > > Hi Tim, >

Re: Can the Mac OCR an image file?

Hi Tim, Thanks for this. I went in to VO Utilities and the Recognition category. I had already checked the proper box. It is called Image Description. Is there an enable option somewhere, or is Image Description all that is necessary? Best, Les > On Oct 27, 2021, at 12:52 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via

Re: Apple Silicon vs Intel x86 for Voiceover users on Mac

When I purchased my M1 machine in June, I was informed that Boot Camp no longer existed and that was machines. If it had, I probably would’ve installed windows on the same machine. Personally, at this point, I am OK with running a separate machine although I will say that I’m spending almost all

PDF Pen and Creating an Accessible PDF Document

Hi All, I want to relay a positive experience I just had with PDF Pen. I received an e-mail with a brochure that I wished to read. It opened in Safari, so I saved the file and opened it in Preview. It was a 10 page document and when I opened each page, there were hundreds of images. I don’t know

Re: Reading Threaded Emails?

Do you have a quick nap on? If you do, that’s why you were getting unpredictable results. Use the left and right arrows hell down together to turn that off if it’s on. Then things should work properly. Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 13, 2021, at 9:18 PM, Fazil wrote: > >  > Hi, Group. > How ca

Re: PDF Pen

ecognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Sep 22, 2021, at 3:38 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Tim, >> Thanks for the Information Command. Now my files open in PDF Pen. When I >> open the file, I can read the last page viewed. If I interact with

Re: PDF Pen

> Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Professional Learning Specialist > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Sep 20, 2021, at 11:31 AM, Les Kriegler > <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>>

PDF Pen

Hi All, I purchased PDFPen today. I tested it on a pdf file. By default, it grouped pages. After page 2, it reported that content was empty after I interacted with the content. I loaded the same file into Preview, and the text was seen and read. I assume I was missing something. I looked for a s

Re: Backup program fo rthe Mac

Hi Frank, Well I have not had much experience with this program yet, I will take a look at carbon copy cloner. It’s certainly accessible and my guess is you can back up to a specific folder if you wish. I did a total back up of my system when I got the program recently, but I really like it’s i

Re: Interested in purchasing a Macbook Air

Hi Terri, I think you have received excellent advice and recommendations here. While I agree with not purchasing that particular unit, I think you are wise to look for a Mac while not spending as much as you would on a new unit. There is certainly something to be said for evaluating the Mac, as

Re: Start-up Issues

gt; log on options. I then turned off automatic log in and did a complete shut > down. Then rebooted and went back in there and reenabled automatic log in and > all is fine now. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Les Kriegler

Re: Start-up Issues

; From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Les Kriegler > Sent: Thursday, August 19, 2021 2:08 PM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Subject: Start-up Issues > > Hi All, > Yesterday, I received an update message on my MacBook Air running BigSur. I > went

Start-up Issues

Hi All, Yesterday, I received an update message on my MacBook Air running BigSur. I went through the process and wound up using the Setup Assistant. Now, when I re-start my Mac or boot clean from a shutdown, I have a different voice than I had before which was Alex. More troubling is the fact th

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

rent options. Look for the one called > spoken content. This is where you will find the options to select the > settings for the system voice. > > Greg Wocher > > >> On Aug 3, 2021, at 3:40 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Donna, >> >> Well, t

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

erts, speaks at login,, etc. That control isn’t in > the menu that you’re talking about. Thanks, though. > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Aug 3, 2021, at 2:19 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Donna, >> >> I don’t have my Mac with me, but I believe for adjus

Re: Two questions re configuring speech on my M1 Mac

Hi Donna, I don’t have my Mac with me, but I believe for adjusting the volume you need to do VO shift left and right arrow or VO shift command left and right arrow to move through the categories. Once you land and volume you will use the same combination but with a downer or a payroll to adjust

Re: Behavior of Zoom on an M1 Mac.

I am also running an M1 Mac and I’m not experiencing any difficulty either when accessing zoom meetings. Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 2, 2021, at 5:30 PM, Herbie Allen wrote: > > So I’m helping someone with Zoom on they're M1 Mac. When they click on a > link to access a Zoom meeting, they ge

Mail Question

Hi All, I have tried to figure this out, but can not. So I’m asking the experts. How does one obtain an individual sender’s e-mail address from an e-mail list message? I looked at a couple of lists I am on at the bottom of a message and did not see an option for sending to the original sender. I

Re: Mac mail

Hi Candy, I am using BigSur and I doubt the problems you are having are related to the OS. I will leave this one to the experts to assist you further. Best, Les > On Jul 13, 2021, at 6:48 AM, Candie B wrote: > > Hi, Kliph. > > Thanks so much for answering my query. I’m still trying to get it

Re: Disk Cleaners for Mac

cleaner, or there is something I missed, I’d be happy to know it. Thanks for the assist. Best Regards, Les > On Jul 12, 2021, at 12:20 PM, Caitlyn Furness > wrote: > > I’m not Tim, but have a look under utilities/disk utility.. > > Cait > > >> On Jul 12, 2

Re: Disk Cleaners for Mac

Apple Professional Learning Specialist > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Jul 11, 2021, at 4:30 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> Well, I attempted to use OS Cleaner for the past two days. While it seem

Disk Cleaners for Mac

Hi All, Well, I attempted to use OS Cleaner for the past two days. While it seems like a nice cleanup utility, I could not figure out how to run a cleanup. I tried the typical methods with VO-Arrows and the tab key. I also tried activating various images but could not determine whether it actual

Re: Can't send I messages using the I Mac using Big Sur.

(631) 724-4479 >>> Email, j...@macfortheblind.com >>> Website, http://www.macfortheblind.com >>> >>> APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer >>> >>> AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE >>> >>> MAC and iOS VO

Re: Mac cleaner

Hi All, Okay, I have installed Onyx. I did not encounter the problem with no Windows; I’m running BigSur. How does one actually run this cleaner? Is there a way to monitor progress once started? As was pointed out, VoiceOver identifies many options as images. I activate with VO-Space, but I do n

Re: Can't send I messages using the I Mac using Big Sur.

I have always used command shift D. Does that work for you? Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 9, 2021, at 4:24 PM, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi. > > I can’t send I messages on the mac using Big Sur. What’s wrong? Using the > latest update. It says press command and ent

Re: Brave Browser

It depends. If you wish to install windows, you would be well advised to get the Intel check. However, if you don’t plan to install windows, then the Apple M one ship is the way to go is it faster and you’ll get more responsiveness from your Mac Sent from my iPhone > On Jul 6, 2021, at 4:05 PM

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

.com <http://www.macfortheblind.com/> > > APPLE CERTIFIED SUPPORT PROFESSIONAL and Trainer > > AUTHORIZED APPLE STORE BUSINESS AFFILIATE > > MAC and iOS VOICEOVER TRAINING AND SUPPORT > > > > >> On Jul 2, 2021, at 4:24 PM, Les Kriegler > <mailto:kri

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

package. No, neither are free, but the Pro version is more >>> expensive and probably has more features than you might need. There are >>> likely other packages out there to do the job, but this package has worked >>> well for me. >>> >>> Later… >&g

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

MD a and CMD c to extract text from PDFS? > Or do you need an OCR? > There was once a software called something PDFIFY for this task. It was free. > All the best > Jürgen > > > Von meinem iPhone gesendet > >> Am 02.07.2021 um 18:26 schrieb Les Kriegler : >>

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

x27;s much easier to use. Neither are free though. > > Later… > > > Sent from my iPhone > >>> On Jul 2, 2021, at 9:26 AM, Les Kriegler wrote: >>> >> Hi Tim, >> Yes, I did enable recognition. It read some gibberish, very little, though. >&

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

er > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Jul 2, 2021, at 6:17 AM, Les Kriegler > <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi Tim, >> I followed your instructions. When I invoked the text recognition command, >&

Re: How to Best Access PDF Files

ng Specialist > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Jul 1, 2021, at 10:16 AM, Les Kriegler > <mailto:kriegle...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi All, >> I just received my first pdf file. I loaded it into Prev

How to Best Access PDF Files

Hi All, I just received my first pdf file. I loaded it into Preview, but could not figure out how to access the text. Also, if it is an image, is there a way I can perform OCR on it without attaching a scanner? Is there a version of Acrobat Reader for the Mac which is worth accessing? Thank you.

Re: Mail Conversations

ght arrow keys at the same time. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Professional Learning Specialist > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Jun 25, 2021, at 5:35 AM, Les Kriegle

Mail Conversations

Hi All, Until this morning, I was able to expand conversations with right arrow and close them with left arrow. For some reason, left and right arrows now move me to other messages when I try to expand a conversation. Is there a way to go back to default settings? If not, is there another way to

Re: Comparing Mac Mini Models

Hi Frank, It depends on how you wish to use your machine. The M1 chip delivers superior performance over Intel’s chips. I say this because I have used a Windows-based machine with a similar configuration and I can see the difference. However, if you wish to run Windows, it will be far easier to

Re: App Store Notifications

ere you can see what apps have been recently updated. > > Next time you get a notification that updates are available, you can go to > the Updates section of the AppStore app, and see what updates are pending > before you install them. > > - Brad - > > &g

App Store Notifications

Hi All, I received a notification that updates were available for my Mac. I tried navigating with VO arrow keys, but I could not locate anything to activate. So I invoked a menu with VO Command Space and chose install. I could not determine what updates I was receiving, nor could I view the down

Re: Time machine on M1 Mac?

While we are on the subject of backups, has anyone used Carbon Copy Cloner? Are there advantages, other than cost, for one over the other? Best Regards, Les > On Jun 15, 2021, at 7:30 PM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > Actually, it’s just not in the Extras menu b

Re: SOS can't hear voiceover on my new macbook air

Hi Andrew, I am sorry you have had to go through this experience. I have a couple of suggestions when you get your replacement machine. By default, the function keys control Media features. Function Key 11 and Function key 12 control volume. So that’s a quick way to decrease or increase volume.

Re: A Basic Question

Hi Donna, Thanks. That’s easy enough! Have a good day. Best, Les > On Jun 15, 2021, at 2:26 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Les, > > You can access it from the dock, VO-D. > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Jun 15, 2021, at 1:21 PM,

A Basic Question

Hi All, I am away and do not have access to my reference material. How does one access the Trash Folder on the Mac? I wish to delete a few files that I sent there. Thanks. Best Regards, Les -- The following information is important for all members of the Mac Visionaries list. If you have any

Re: AirPods max question.

Actually, there is. I checked it out with mine last evening. > On Jun 12, 2021, at 12:36 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > I guds there’s a similar for the AirPods max which is over ear. > Thanks Jonathan. > /A > >> 11 juni 2021 kl. 21:01 skrev Jonathan Cohn > >:

Re: Login window keeps popping up!

Hi Tim, Thanks very much for this information. Score one for the M1. I will have to try that sometime. Definitely a great step forward. Best regards, Les Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 11, 2021, at 11:40 AM, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi, > > This is indeed the case. I te

Re: touch ID location on latest macbook air

ional Learning Specialist > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >> On Jun 9, 2021, at 1:52 PM, Les Kriegler wrote: >> >> Hi Andrew, >> >> You will find the touch ID button at the very top right corner of the

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