Re: Mac app for playing internet radio feeds

2021-06-22 Thread Robert Carter
are the developers of Twitterrific and a cool text and notes app called Tot. I hope this helps. Robert Carter > On Jun 20, 2021, at 11:19 PM, Frank Ventura > wrote: > > Hi all, can anyone recommend an app from the Mac app store that will play > internet radio feeds and is compaitb

Administrating a google group with VoiceOver

2021-04-25 Thread Robert Carter
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Re: amadeus pro: fastest method for reading current time

2021-04-03 Thread Robert Carter
You can also bring up the go to time option with the command+g command. That will by default show you the current time in the file. Robert Carter > On Apr 3, 2021, at 7:43 AM, Jeff Berwick wrote: > > I don’t know where it is located visually, but if you move the insertion

Re: Can anyone recommend a router that is more accessible and user friendly than the Netgear Orby?

2020-12-05 Thread Robert Carter
Hi All, I was able to solve my Eero VoiceOver accessibility issues by reinstalling the Eero app. It is working properly now. Robert Carter > On Dec 5, 2020, at 5:07 PM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Jeff and Anders, > > Thanks for these recommendati

Re: Can anyone recommend a router that is more accessible and user friendly than the Netgear Orby?

2020-12-05 Thread Robert Carter
on an iPhone 12 Pro. I did call and report this to Eero tech support. Robert Carter > On Dec 5, 2020, at 7:51 AM, 'KliphnShari Miller' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I 2nd the Eero! It is 100 percent accessible. I have the eero pro 6, mainly > because my house is 3000 square

Re: converting audio files

2020-10-27 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I use a completely accessible and free Mac app called Forecast. It is available on the overcast podcast app site and was written by Marco Arment the author of Overcast. It will convert m4a to mp3. Robert Carter > On Oct 25, 2020, at 10:47 PM, Christina wrote: > > Greeting

Re: Amadeus Pro Question

2020-09-04 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Dan, Would you like help troubleshooting why it didn’t work? Robert Carter > On Sep 3, 2020, at 7:42 PM, 'Dan' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > hi Janet, > > Yes I did and I gave it a try and it didn't work. > > > > Danny > >> On Sep 3

Re: Amadeus Pro Question

2020-09-03 Thread Robert Carter
Hi I left out a step. After you press command+a to select the sentence, you need to press command+c to copy the selection to the clipboard. You can then paste it into the proper place in the first file. Robert Carter > On Sep 3, 2020, at 1:10 PM, Robert Carter wrote: > > Hi, >

Re: Amadeus Pro Question

2020-09-03 Thread Robert Carter
+v to paste the new sentence at that place in the file. Robert Carter > On Sep 2, 2020, at 8:30 PM, 'Danny Keys' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi folks, > I am considering amadeus pro. > I am using it during its trial period. > Here’s my question. > I have record

Re: Unlocking Macbook with Applewatch.

2020-08-26 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I don’t have to press any buttons on my watch. If I am wearing the watch and I open the lid of my MacBook Pro the watch automatically unlocks it. Robert Carter > On Aug 26, 2020, at 1:17 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > I have set my apple watch up to unlock my mac.

Re: Zoom on a Mac

2020-08-23 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Lorie I do Not know the answer to that question. Robert > Aug 22, 2020, at 7:09 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > will it stay changed until if or when you change it again? > >> On Aug 22, 2020, at 7:46 AM, Robert Carter wrote: >> >> Hi Lorie, >> >>

Re: Zoom on a Mac

2020-08-22 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Lorie, When you are in a Zoom meeting, bring up the list of users with command+u. Select your name and choose the more options menu. In that menu, you will have an option that says rename. If you choose that, your name will be in an edit box. You can then change it. Robert Carter

Re: Zoom on a Mac

2020-08-21 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Lorie, VO+space on your name to bring up the profile menu. Interact with the personal note item. You can then vo+right arrow to get to an edit box where you can type. If you VO+right arrow again, you will get to a clear button where you can clear the edit box if needed. Robert Carter

Re: Chimes on Series 5 Apple Watch

2020-07-19 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, You have to restart the watch for the chime to start working. Robert Carter > On Jul 18, 2020, at 2:27 PM, Angus MacKinnon wrote: > > I updated my Series 5 Apple Watch to Watch OS 6.2.8. I used my IOS 13.6 > iPhone to go to Accessibility/Chimes to turn on Hourly Chimes

Re: Amazon.com: SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Surround - For PC and PlayStation 4 - Black: Computers & Accessories

2020-07-12 Thread Robert Carter
er audio at the same time. I did not have the time or want to invest the money in trying the Bluetooth models. They may work but I can only speak for sure that the Arctis 5 USB model works with Zoom and VoiceOver. Robert Carter > On Jul 12, 2020, at 2:45 PM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionar

Amazon.com: SteelSeries Arctis 5 - RGB Illuminated Gaming Headset with DTS Headphone:X v2.0 Surround - For PC and PlayStation 4 - Black: Computers & Accessories

2020-07-12 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Here is the link for the headset that works well with VoiceOver and Zoom together. Robert Carter > https://www.amazon.com/SteelSeries-Arctis-Illuminated-Headset-Headphone/dp/B07FZQJ8PY/ref=pd_rhf_ee_p_img_3?_encoding=UTF8=1=9A3XMHSMQN25HXTGKRN6 > > <https://www.amazon.com

Re: Improving Voice Over in Zoom meetings

2020-07-12 Thread Robert Carter
user choice. This headset can also be plugged straight into the headphone jack of the MacBook Pro. Of course when you do this, you loose the advantage of the two USB sound cards. Robert Carter > On Jul 11, 2020, at 4:10 PM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > > Oh, Robert, how is the soun

Re: Improving Voice Over in Zoom meetings

2020-07-11 Thread Robert Carter
either source instantaneously makes for a much more pleasant Zoom and VoiceOver experience. I learned about this headset from a podcast that David Woodbridge did about it. Robert Carter > On Jul 9, 2020, at 2:35 PM, 'Janina Sajka' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hello All: &g

Re: Zoom Meetings

2020-06-10 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, It depends on how you define better. The Mac app has more features and whether or not you need or want those features depends on what you are doing with Zoom. Both the iOS and Mac apps are fully accessible with VoiceOver. Robert Carter > On Jun 9, 2020, at 7:55 PM, 'E.T.'

Re: Controlling Audio Output

2020-05-06 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Rogue Amoeba sells a software package called SoundSource. It allows you to individually set audio for just about any device that you can imagine. It is very VoiceOver accessible. Robert Carter > On May 5, 2020, at 6:42 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > There’s au

Re: Installing zoom on the Mac.

2020-04-20 Thread Robert Carter
, the installer will run as expected. Robert Carter > On Apr 20, 2020, at 7:55 AM, Jessica Moss wrote: > > I’ve noticed for some strange reason, that when I click the install button to > install zoom on my Mac, the progress indicator suddenly becomes busy, and in > the end I have to f

Re: Safari on a Mac

2020-04-20 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Lorie, When you open the address field, you are in the Safari toolbar. You can stop interacting with the toolbar at that point by pressing VO+shift+up arrow. Robert Carter > On Apr 20, 2020, at 4:10 PM, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > is there a keystroke I can use to close the ad

Re: How Do You Mute the Chat In A Zoom Meeting

2020-04-16 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, You can go into VO utilities, to the commanders section to keyboard commander and assign a key to mute VoiceOver. Also, don’t forget that when VO starts speaking, you can tap the control key to shut it up. Robert Carter > On Apr 16, 2020, at 6:06 AM, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionar

Re: How can one selectively silence Mail notifications?

2020-04-11 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I set up the shortcut key for toggling do not disturb. It works great but VoiceOver doesn’t announce the state of do not disturb when you press the shortcut key. Any clever ideas on how to make VO announce this? Robert Carter > On Apr 11, 2020, at 8:39 AM, 'Jason White'

Re: Cut and paste from Mac to iphone

2020-03-26 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, A while back, I discovered that this feature doesn’t work reliably for me if I have screen curtain turned on on the phone. Robert Carter > On Mar 26, 2020, at 4:04 PM, Brad Snyder wrote: > > Sometimes, when the universal clipboard doesn’t perform as it should, I g

Re: backblaze and voiceover

2020-03-12 Thread Robert Carter
your Mac, I recommend SuperDuper. It is totally accessible and the developer is very committed to VoiceOver. Take care, Robert Carter > On Mar 10, 2020, at 4:25 PM, jean parker wrote: > > Hello All: > > I am considering purchasing Backblaze and have some questions. I am a

Re: Another Album that Siri won't play

2020-03-07 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I would suggest that if you have an album that won’t play, you should delete it from your library and upload it again. Of course, you would need to still have the original. Robert Carter > On Mar 7, 2020, at 10:48 AM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > I actually have had v

Re: Another Album that Siri won't play

2020-03-04 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Donna, How did this album get into your library? Did you purchase it from iTunes? Rip it from CD? Get it from Apple Music? Do you know whether or not the album is properly tagged with ID3 tags? Robert Carter > On Mar 4, 2020, at 4:05 AM, 'Donna Goodin' via MacVisionaries >

Re: Editing Id3 Tags with Catalina

2019-12-08 Thread Robert Carter
Store. I also discovered that I can create and edit ID3 tags on my BrailleSense Polaris. Robert Carter > On Dec 8, 2019, at 3:31 AM, alia robinson wrote: > > you can do the same thing you did in itunes in the music app. it literally > works the exact same way. > > On De

Editing Id3 Tags with Catalina

2019-12-07 Thread Robert Carter
as accessible as I would like. Does anyone have any suggestions? Thanks, Robert Carter -- 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

Re: MacBook Pro 16

2019-11-24 Thread Robert Carter
with no price increase. Still, the price of the base model is $2399. ROBERT CARTER > On Nov 21, 2019, at 11:27 PM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > > I just had my 2013 11inch mac book air rebuilt after it was stood on, > > It cost me a lot but hey it's a small and very quick device

Re: Question re Using Sonos with HomePod, also possibly bandwidth issues

2019-11-04 Thread Robert Carter
omePods responded. > Cheers, > Donna > >> On Nov 3, 2019, at 8:19 PM, Robert Carter wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> I have three HomePods. I have two of them in a stereo pair in my livingroom >> and one in my bedroom. Much like you can do with the Sonos speakers,

Re: Question re Using Sonos with HomePod, also possibly bandwidth issues

2019-11-03 Thread Robert Carter
and I think this gives me plenty of bandwidth all over the house. Robert Carter > On Nov 3, 2019, at 8:02 PM, Simon A Fogarty wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > I wish I could, > > However my sonos products are pre alexa and therefore have to be maintained > through t

Re: Hey Siri not working well on HomePod after update

2019-11-01 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, That is interesting. I have three HomePods and Siri works as expected on all three of them after yesterday’s update. Robert Carter > On Nov 1, 2019, at 1:11 AM, João de Sousa e Silva wrote: > > I have that problem. Restarted, Siri off/on etc. Called to Apple and it is a

Re: What happened to the status bar in iOS 13

2019-10-01 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, You can go to accessibility/VoiceOver/commands and assign a touch gesture to go to the status bar. This works everywhere except on the home screen. Robert Carter > On Sep 29, 2019, at 1:23 PM, Anders Holmberg wrote: > > Hi! > Hmm, that may help navigating other thing

Re: Delayed warning

2019-07-22 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, If you use command+option+shift+delete the trash will empty with no prompts. Robert Carter > On Jul 22, 2019, at 3:58 PM, 'Robert Cole' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I have had this problem for a while, I can’t remember exactly when it started. > > >> On

Re: Adjusting Individual Audio Sources on the Mac

2019-06-08 Thread Robert Carter
was renamed? So far the only program by the > company you mentioned I’m finding is called Fission. It appears to be an > audio editor/converter. > > Kelly > > From: on behalf of Robert Carter > > Reply-To: > Date: Friday, June 7, 2019 at 7:37 AM > To:

Re: Adjusting Individual Audio Sources on the Mac

2019-06-07 Thread Robert Carter
. So, you have to click the trackpad to open the program from the extras menu. I have reported this and it will be fixed in an update. Robert Carter > On Jun 6, 2019, at 8:51 PM, kelly ford wrote: > > Hi, > > Is there any way to adjust the audio level for individu

Re: BrailleMe and Bookshare files; Ejecting properly from usb port

2019-04-29 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I have the Braille Me. I have not seen this problem with BRF files from BookShare. If, however, you want to email me the name of a book that is messed up, I will download and try it to see if I get the same results. Robert Carter > On Apr 28, 2019, at 10:56 AM, Christine Grass

VoiceOver saying Embedded with Apple Mail

2019-04-08 Thread Robert Carter
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Re: Force Tap

2019-03-10 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Mike, The force touch feature is done by pressing hard on the screen. It is similar to the 3D Touch on the iPhone. Robert Carter > On Mar 9, 2019, at 8:48 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: > > Hope everyone is enjoying (or enjoyed their weekend). > > Recently, M. Taylor

Re: cannot edit body of a message

2019-01-27 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Michelle, When you say that you can’t edit, what do you mean? What happens when you try to edit? Is it possible that you have quick nav turned on? Pressing left and right arrow together will toggle quick nav on and off. Robert Carter > On Jan 27, 2019, at 12:17 AM, Michelle Stev

Re: Mojave Question: Time & Date Commander Not Working

2018-10-17 Thread Robert Carter
in the terminal to reset the permissions. Once you do that, when you try to check the time, you will be prompted to give permission for the script to access the system. Answer yes, and the time and date command will work again. Here is the terminal command. tccutil reset AppleEvents Robert

Handoff Not Working

2018-10-09 Thread Robert Carter
haven’t done is erase both devices and restore them from scratch. I am not sure that Handoff is really worth taking this drastic step. I am wondering whether or not anybody else who is using the these particular devices is also having Handoff issues. Thanks, Robert Carter -- The following

Re: Mojave VoiceOver and keyboard commander

2018-09-29 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Thanks for this suggestion. However, there is noting in my applications folder that I can add that makes any difference regarding this issue. Robert Carter > On Sep 29, 2018, at 12:51 PM, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Robert, > > Give the following steps a try: >

Re: Mojave VoiceOver and keyboard commander

2018-09-29 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, My problem is that I said no to allowing SCROD to run a system event. When I set up Mojave. That was a mistake and I am trying to find out how to go back in and tell Mojave yes it can allow SCROD to run a system event. Does anybody know how I would do that? Robert Carter > On Sep

Mojave VoiceOver and keyboard commander

2018-09-28 Thread Robert Carter
of this made the speaking of the time and date start working. Has anybody else seen this? Thanks, Robert Carter -- 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

Re: keystroke for jumping to the top of a list in mail

2018-05-31 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, The keystroke that you are looking for is command+option+up arrow to go to the top and command+option+down arrow to go to the bottom of the mail list. Robert Carter > On May 31, 2018, at 8:41 AM, Daniel McGee wrote: > > Hi all > > Quick question. On the Mac, is th

Re: One Password

2018-05-06 Thread Robert Carter
to choose reveal which if you press vo space to select this option, your password will appear. Robert Carter > On May 5, 2018, at 8:17 PM, Marie Lyons <mlyons...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I need to find a password so I can input it into my phone. One Password is on > my Mac but not

Re: Current Location in Amadeus Pro

2018-04-18 Thread Robert Carter
Hi Jeff, That is not how it works for me. When I use command+y to move the insertion point to the playhead and press command+g, I see the time in the file where the insertion point and playhead are positioned. I have no idea why this does not work for you. Robert Carter > On Apr 17, 2

Re: Current Location in Amadeus Pro

2018-04-17 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Command+g will give you that information. It will also allow you to enter a new time value to jump to. Robert Carter > On Apr 17, 2018, at 8:18 AM, Jeff Berwick <mailingli...@berwick.name> wrote: > > Hi guys, > > Can anybody tell me how, using Voiceover, I can fi

Re: For any Amadeus Pro users

2018-02-09 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, fn+option+right arrow will take you to the end of the file. fn+option+left arrow will take you to the beginning of the file. Robert Carter > On Feb 8, 2018, at 7:03 PM, Robert Cole <mr.robertc...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Hi, > try Option plus page down > or opti

Re: Problem with a new external drive

2018-01-27 Thread Robert Carter
of the drive which allows you to do things like format, erase and partition. If I can help further, let me know. Robert Carter > On Jan 27, 2018, at 11:16 AM, Kristeen Hughes <khwi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have other macs, but no PCs. > No, I can not format it. I get an er

Re: Apple's $349 HomePod speaker is now available to preorder - The Verge

2018-01-27 Thread Robert Carter
on February 9th. Robert Carter > On Jan 27, 2018, at 7:48 AM, lenron brown <lenro...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Apple could sell some people anything. I just feel like they could > have done better with this. Not only did they come late to the party, > they didn't even give it t

Re: Media and VO volumes with AirPods?

2017-12-10 Thread Robert Carter
. This behavior can be changed in settings on the watch. Robert Carter > On Dec 9, 2017, at 10:33 AM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: > > I do have one. Can you explain more how that would work? Thanks. > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Dec 9, 2017, at 08:55, Robert

Re: Media and VO volumes with AirPods?

2017-12-09 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, If you have one, Apple Watch is a great way to control AirPod volume. Robert Carter > On Dec 9, 2017, at 6:29 AM, Alex Hall <mehg...@icloud.com> wrote: > > Hi again all, > My other major concern with AirPodw is volume. My Aftershokz have onboard > volume control,

Re: Making number keys behave as function keys on Mac with toucher?

2017-11-30 Thread Robert Carter
keys but the function keys as they are used with VoiceOver. Robert Carter > On Nov 30, 2017, at 5:41 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Sorry to ask this again. I know it has been answered, and I could have sworn > that I'd saved the message, bu

Re: a couple of email questions

2017-11-08 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Use command+option+up arrow to go to the top of the email list and command+option+down arrow to go to the bottom of the email list. Robert Carter > On Nov 8, 2017, at 7:32 AM, Kristeen Hughes <khwi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Before High Siera, I could go to the top of my E

Re: backup solutions query

2017-10-18 Thread Robert Carter
ground. I am comfortable that this three part strategy has me as covered as is reasonable. Robert Carter > On Oct 17, 2017, at 3:15 PM, Tim Kilburn <kilbu...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi, > > I don't see why not. If you have the space, you can do whatever you want. > the folder shou

Re: weather gods and IOS 11?

2017-10-18 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, Weather Gods is working as expected for me in iOS 11. Robert Carter Sent from my iPhone > On Oct 18, 2017, at 5:53 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi all, > > Well, I'm back again with more IOS 11 woes. :) > > Is anyone here successfully usi

Re: Keychain issues

2017-06-20 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, By default, the keychain password is the same password that you use to unlock your Mac. Robert Carter Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2017, at 6:46 PM, Jenine Stanley <dragonwalke...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Can someone explain to me how to retrieve a password stored

Re: Latest VoiceDream Reader

2017-06-20 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, This problem only happens when playing audio not when using text to speech. So, you need to try an mp3 file or some type of audio. Thanks, Robert Carter Sent from my iPhone > On Jun 20, 2017, at 6:36 PM, Mary Otten <motte...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Obviously another fe

Latest VoiceDream Reader

2017-06-20 Thread Robert Carter
an reinstall but don’t really want to do that if it is a bug that everybody is experiencing. Thanks, Robert Carter -- 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

Re: any good and actually accessible third party transfer tools

2017-03-05 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, I thought the iMazing app was accessible but am not sure. I have not tried it but it is the transfer tool that I hear most often referred to. Robert Carter > On Mar 4, 2017, at 7:15 PM, Ray Foret jr <rforet7...@comcast.net> wrote: > > That I will. I thought I’d give iT

Re: porting email boxes from one Mac to another

2017-01-21 Thread Robert Carter
should appear on that computer. If you are using pop3, you can manually copy the mail to the iMac but it is just a bit more involved. Good luck, Robert Carter > On Jan 21, 2017, at 1:49 PM, Jenine Stanley <dragonwalke...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I’m in the process of switch

Re: Mac book pro touch bar

2017-01-15 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, If you don’t want to use the Touch Bar to adjust the system volume you can use the vo keys and the dash key to lower the volume and the vo and the equals key to raise the volume. The dash and equals are on the standard numbers row. Robert Carter > On Jan 15, 2017, at 6:48 AM, Do

Re: command for turning on VO on the new Macs?

2016-12-27 Thread Robert Carter
Hi, At the moment, attaching a USB keyboard is the only way to turn on VoiceOver when in the recovery partition. Robert Carter > On Dec 27, 2016, at 7:25 AM, Donna Goodin <doniado...@me.com> wrote: > > Hi Simon, > > I didn't get to spend a ton of time in th

Re: Podcasting on the Mac?

2016-11-19 Thread ROBERT CARTER
expert. Robert Carter > On Nov 19, 2016, at 11:08 AM, Shannon Dyer <solsticesin...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Thank you so much for all the info and recommendations. > > If I’m interviewing someone via Skype, would the other person’s voice be > picked up usin

Re: recovering lost files

2016-04-08 Thread Robert Carter
file was recorded, it will be in that folder. Robert Carter Sent from my iPhone > On Apr 8, 2016, at 6:40 AM, Jenine Stanley <dragonwalke...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I set up Audio Hijack to record a Skype call. Once finished with this call > which lasted about 1 hour and

Re: First impressions of my new Apple Watch

2015-12-23 Thread Robert Carter
side of the watch. Push your fingers forward toward the left side for the left swipe and pull them back right for the right swipe. This works everytime. Good luck, Robert Carter Sent from my iPhone > On Dec 23, 2015, at 10:31 AM, Christopher-Mark Gilland > <clgillan...@gmail.c

Re: Night Owl interrupts messages

2015-10-08 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, In El Capitan, the VoiceOver command to jump to the top has changed. It no longer uses the shift key. So VO+home now takes you to the top and VO+end takes you to the bottom. If you add the shift, you are taken to the first and last visible item. Robert Carter > On Oct 8, 2015, at 8

Re: Curious if device specific as safari in El Capitan is unusable on many sites

2015-10-04 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Also using El Capitan, I had no difficulty accessing the hockey site for which you provided a link. Robert Carter > On Oct 4, 2015, at 4:56 PM, Brian Fischler <brianfisch...@me.com> wrote: > > After using El Capitan for a few days and having this issue I am thinking >

Re: Downloading from dropbox

2015-09-22 Thread ROBERT CARTER
of the download. Robert Carter > On Sep 22, 2015, at 4:57 PM, Chris Moore <chris.w...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi Stacey, > Have you tried the context menu Vo shift M > Chris >> On Sep 22, 2015, at 9:29 AM, Stacey Robinson <stacey...@bellsouth.net >> <

Re: Netflix and apple tv

2015-07-22 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Audio description only works on the third generation. You can, however, use an iPhone or iPad and get Netflix descriptions and then airplay the show including descriptions to the Apple TV. The second gen cannot run the latest Apple TV update which is required for audio description. Robert

Re: Annoying mac Mail Issue since Last UPdate

2015-04-12 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I know that people use different methods to read mail. I always tab to the messages table and use VO+j to toggle between the message header and the text of the message. When done this way, the arrow keys work just fine in the latest update. Robert Carter On Apr 12, 2015, at 8:53 AM

Re: Keystroke form muting voiceover

2015-04-05 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, You can simply press command+f5 to toggle VoiceOver off and toggle it back on with command+f5 when the service is over. Robert Carter On Apr 5, 2015, at 7:49 AM, Pamela Francis gypsykitt...@gmail.com wrote: Hi everyone, I plan to listen to a continuation of the services I

Re: Duplicating sessions in Audio Hijack?

2015-03-24 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, To duplicate a session, use the up or down arrow key to locate the session and simply press command+d. This option is listed in the Audio Hijack edit menu. Robert Carter On Mar 23, 2015, at 2:31 PM, Robert Cole mr.robertc...@icloud.com wrote: Just copy and paste the session

Re: found excellent new mac app

2015-03-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Like you, I got interested in iMazing listening to the Mac Geek Gab. I wrote the developer and they said they thought it worked with VoiceOver. I was just about to give it a try when I saw your message. This is good news. Thanks, Robert Carter On Mar 17, 2015, at 7:11 AM, jeff `greene

Re: YouTube app for Mac accessibility

2015-03-15 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Does YouView require that flash be installed? Thanks, Robert Carter On Mar 14, 2015, at 9:12 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@icloud.com wrote: No, but I use YouView, which is free and accessible. It isn't in the App Store though. On Mar 14, 2015, at 7:03 PM, Pamela Francis gypsykitt

Re: super or carbon

2015-01-28 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I use SuperDuper. It is extremely easy to use and fully accessible with VoiceOver. The developer has maintained a steadfast commitment to VO accessibility throughout all of the updates. I always support developers who show this kind of commitment to accessibility. Robert Carter On Jan

Re: Is there any accessible way to sign up to Sirius XM?

2014-11-27 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I gave up XM sometime ago because of the lack of accessibility. I do miss it and should probably take another look. Does anybody know whether or not the college sports channels are now available via the iPhone app? Thanks, Robert Carter On Nov 26, 2014, at 10:28 PM, Juliette Swiler

Re: The letter to Accessibility: was voice commands on yosemite

2014-10-19 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Thanks Cheryl, Your points are excellent. I couldn’t agree more. I for one, am using Yosemite and VoiceOver very successfully. Robert Carter On Oct 19, 2014, at 3:26 PM, Cheryl Homiak cah4...@icloud.com wrote: While I would always support people freely expressing their opinions, I see

Re: Carbon Copy Cloner or Super Duper

2014-08-26 Thread ROBERT CARTER
to your local backup. All of the solutions that I have mentioned worked well with VoiceOver. There is a really excellent book from Take Control Books called Take Control of Backing Up Your Mac. http://www.takecontrolbooks.com Robert Carter On Aug 26, 2014, at 7:14 AM, Donna Goodin doniado...@me.com

Re: Issue with the latest Launch Bar

2014-07-09 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Brian, Launchbar never does anything for me unless I press the hotkey. What do you mean that it is popping up when you are doing other things? Something is definitely not right. Robert Carter On Jul 8, 2014, at 12:52 PM, Brian Fischler brianfisch...@me.com wrote: I am kind of a newbie

Re: braille display connectivity

2014-05-18 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Amy, Are you attempting to connect the display by going to the VoiceOver utility and choosing Braille? Robert Carter On May 18, 2014, at 8:39 AM, Amy Ruell aru...@comcast.net wrote: Hello all, I am trying to connect a Supervario2 to my macbook air via Bluetooth. It connects flawlessly

Re: HTML editing

2014-05-15 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Keith, I am probably not the best person to help because I use WordPress on the Tech Doctor podcast site mostly at its defaults. I do use MarsEdit to create the show notes including adding links. Robert Carter On May 15, 2014, at 7:54 AM, Keith Watson tkwatso...@gmail.com wrote: Hi all

Re: voice changes after mavericks upgrade

2014-04-28 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Mary, If you are wanting different system voices, go to the system preferences and to dictation and speech. Choose the speech tab and choose custom voices. There you will see all of the voices grouped by language. You need to checkmark any voice that you want to download. Robert Carter

Re: Mailbox Sort Order in Mavericks

2014-04-27 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Steve, If you go to the view menu under mail and then to the sort by submenu, you can expand that submenu and change how your messages are sorted. Robert Carter On Apr 27, 2014, at 10:13 AM, Steve Holmes steve.holme...@gmail.com wrote: I noticed after upgrading to Mavericks a couple

Re: best batteries for Apple bluetooth keyboard...

2014-03-26 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I bought the rechargeable batteries from Apple and have been using them in my Apple wireless keyboard for a couple of years. I normally don't have to charge them but every six months or so. They have worked great. Robert Carter On Mar 26, 2014, at 12:03 PM, Cameron Strife came

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-20 Thread Robert Carter
of this information as needed with the goal of making a decision regarding whether or not I want to read more of the message or simply move on. This approach seems just perfect to me. Robert Carter Sent from my iPad On Dec 20, 2013, at 1:30 PM, Lisette Wesseling lisettewessel...@gmail.com wrote

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-18 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Mary, I am using standard view with threading. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013, at 5:06 PM, Mary Otten motte...@gmail.com wrote: Hi Robert, Are you using standard or classic view? And are you using threaded view or not? Mary Sent from my iPhone On Dec 17, 2013, at 2:59 PM

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-18 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I am also using gmail with IMAP. I have the popup setting that says check for new messages set to automatic. I do not have the problem of constantly getting interrupted when new mail comes in. Perhaps you receive a lot more mail than I do but this just isn’t an issue for me. Robert Carter

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
others are doing that isn’t working for them. I am certain that different things either please or irritate individuals depending on your mail reading techniques. For me, though, I am extremely please with how mail is working with the 10.9.1 update of Mavericks. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013

Re: a word in defense of the Apple accessibility team

2013-12-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I think the idea that accessibility is less important to Apple since the death of Steve Jobs is nothing more than pure speculation and if anyone can prove otherwise, I would love to see the evidence. I see no value in such comments. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013, at 7:42 AM, Scott B

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, I am using a 2012 retina MacBook Pro. When I am on the message list in mail and press vo+j, the body of the message is read immediately by VoiceOver. I do not experience any delay at all. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013, at 9:36 AM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Exactly, and that's

Re: huge mail problems still

2013-12-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
. Mavericks works exactly the same with the way that I read mail that Mountain Lion did. Mavericks hasn’t broken anything for me. Apparently if it has broken things for others, you must be going about the reading of mail differently than how I am doing it. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013, at 11

Re: 10.9.1 Disappointing

2013-12-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
these visual operating systems using speech and braille is a stretch for everyone from the engineers to the users. I thoroughly enjoy using my Apple devices every day. Robert Carter On Dec 17, 2013, at 2:21 PM, Teresa Cochran vegaspipistre...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, alll, I wasn't going to post

Re: Can't Expand Conversations in Mail

2013-11-26 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Jonathan, Simply hold down the command key and tap the left or right arrow a couple of times. For some reason, this makes the expansion start working again. Robert Carter On Nov 25, 2013, at 9:27 PM, Jonathan Mosen jmo...@mosen.org wrote: Hi everyone, I'm stumped by an issue my partner

Re: uninstalling a program on the mac

2013-11-17 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi Don, You can uninstall apps just by moving them to the trash. I, however, recommend that people purchase an app called “app delete.” http://www.reggieashworth.com It will uninstall the app and cleanup any unnecessary files that the app may have left behind. Robert Carter On Nov 17, 2013

Re: Apple releases fix for OS X Mavericks Gmail bugs to customers

2013-11-08 Thread ROBERT CARTER
Hi, Like Alex, I use the gmail rules from the gmail side. I just upgraded to Mavericks and updated mail. I am not having any problems so far. Robert Carter On Nov 8, 2013, at 2:09 PM, Alex Hall mehg...@gmail.com wrote: Oh, sorry, I can't help there. I don't use rules on my Mac, I rely

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