Re: GPS Apps

2011-02-14 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Carolyn, That is what attracted me to the Garmin app because it is a bit less complicated than Navigon. However, Garmin has a little work to do, but from what I have been reading, maybe they are not all that far off and there seems to be some interest in accessibility. I still find Navigon t

Re: GPS Apps

2011-02-14 Thread Scott Howell
My understanding is that the Garmin app does provide turn-by-turn directions in "Walking" mode and this information came from someone who is using the app. Scott On Feb 13, 2011, at 9:47 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > Wow, I like the idea of Garmin but not announcing turn by turn directions >

Re: help with pairing

2011-02-12 Thread Scott Howell
Carolyn, There is a random bug that seems to affect pairing certain Braille displays with the Mac and iOS devices. Some folks have had no issues, while others have had limited success. Apple and APH are aware of the problem and Apple is working on a fix. Scott On Feb 12, 2011, at 4:35 PM,

Re: GPS Apps

2011-02-11 Thread Scott Howell
, how's the accuracy of the GPS receiver? I hear it's not > that great from a sited engineer friend of mine. He designs GPS receivers > though so he might be picky. How well do you find it works? > > Thanks > Scott > > On Feb 11, 2011, at 2:46 AM, Scott Howell wrot

Re: Report: Apple making cheaper iPhone to fight Google

2011-02-11 Thread Scott Howell
Apple will not sacrifice accessibility. There has been rumors in the past of a smaller iPhone, but I doubt a smaller phone will replace the existing iPhone and thus there would be a choice. You can have faith that Apple won't make a change that would ruin the experience for us or any other users

Re: IOS Sudoku App Developer seeking suggestions to make his Apps accessible

2011-02-11 Thread Scott Howell
a region query as I suggested. > > I bet some developer out there may be able to retrofit their existing app > with VoiceOver features you may furnish. Try it I say, or you'll never know > how far the developers are willing to go. > > Antonio Guimaraes > > > On

Re: GPS Apps

2011-02-11 Thread Scott Howell
Robert, Navigon only receives map updates when the app is updated. If you want the most current maps possible, the Garmin app is the way to go. I have not tried Tom TOm, but I find the Garmin interface to be a bit better than Navigon; however, both apps are quite good. I know the most recent ve

Re: IOS Sudoku App Developer seeking suggestions to make his Apps accessible

2011-02-10 Thread Scott Howell
Woe, this all sounds good Antonio; however, we're talking about modifying an existing game, not reinventing one. The various gestures would require a substantial amount of recoding even if it would be possible. What your talking about may even be beyond VO's abilities at this point. I really nee

Re: iTUnes gone wild

2011-02-08 Thread Scott Howell
I agree Mark and I'm actually rebuilding and will create a fresh backup of my iTUnes library and content. THis should take care of the problem. I have been meaning to do another backup, so now I get to take care of everything at once. Scott On Feb 8, 2011, at 1:24 PM, Mark BurningHawk Baxter

Re: iTUnes gone wild

2011-02-08 Thread Scott Howell
Mark, I moved the existing library and started iTunes. THere is no question the library has become ill and I have this sinking feeling that a complete reimportation of all things iTunes is going to be necessary. Not the end of the world, but a pain in the nether region. Scott On Feb 8, 201

iTUnes gone wild

2011-02-08 Thread Scott Howell
Yep, for some reason iTunes started acting rather oddly last evening. There is no error message on the screen, but VO says "busy", briefly "ready", and then back to "Busy." I had my wife look to see if there was any message and not one to be seen; however, she could not get iTUnes to respond qui

Re: Mac OS 10.5 (Leopard)

2011-02-07 Thread Scott Howell
Rafael, Are you looking for an upgrade disc or full install. Contact me off list, I might have something available and we can continue the discussion. Scott On Feb 5, 2011, at 2:39 PM, Bejarano, Rafael P. wrote: > Hello, > > Does anyone on this list have a copy of OS 10.5 (Leopard) for th

Re: refresh-a-braille research

2011-02-07 Thread Scott Howell
How bad is > the bug, please? Also, what does a joystick do on a braille display. Thanks > for any further info,. > .:) > Carolyn Haas > > On Feb 7, 2011, at 10:50 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> I got the free case when APH offered it. I use it with my iPHone, altho

Re: refresh-a-braille research

2011-02-07 Thread Scott Howell
, Cheree Heppe wrote: > Cheree Heppe here: > > This is good to hear. > > How do you carry and use the refresh-a-braille when you are out in the > community? > > > Regards, > Cheree Heppe > > - Original Message - > From: Scott Howell > To: macv

Re: refresh-a-braille reseatch

2011-02-07 Thread Scott Howell
I have this Braille display and like it very much. Scott On Feb 7, 2011, at 11:16 AM, Cheree Heppe wrote: > Cheree Heppe here: > > In considering a refreshable Braille display that will be small, functional > enough and compatible with the most devices, I am starting with the > refresh-a-

Re: DOM and Group mode

2011-02-07 Thread Scott Howell
Keith, Here is what I did: 1. Open the VO utility. 2. Choose commanders. 3. Choose the keyboard tab. 4. You have the keyboard commander enabled likely, but if not, enable it. 5. If you navigate passed the table, you will find "Add" and VO-spacebar. 6. You insert the key you want to use in the edi

Re: iWOrk: VoiceOver Falls Short

2011-02-06 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Anne, Well if I knew French, I'd have to get those training manuals from you. :) However, I have enough trouble with my native English. :) Well I hope to find some time to study the entire iWOrks suite, but for now off to install a new water heater since the other one caught fire. :) Scott

Re: iWOrk: VoiceOver Falls Short

2011-02-05 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Anne, I think you have hit the nail on the head. THe problem for most people who are using windows and windows screen readers is they have received some form of training. I for example since switching to Microsoft Office 2007 have struggled to accomplish a lot of formatting tasks. My employe

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

2011-02-05 Thread Scott Howell
o in this case. > > Regards, > > Brandt Steenkamp > > MSN/Windows live: brandt...@live.com > > Google talk: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com > > AIM: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com > > Skype: brandt.steenkamp007 > - Original Message - From: "Scott Howell" &

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

2011-02-04 Thread Scott Howell
yware we can go to regarding this at apple themselves? > > Regards, > > Brandt Steenkamp > > MSN/Windows live: brandt...@live.com > > Google talk: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com > > AIM: brandt.steenk...@gmail.com > > Skype: brandt.steenkamp007 > -

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

2011-02-04 Thread Scott Howell
e mbp's Imac versions but the > track pad might be the way to go! > I did say if possible! :] > All the best! > Colin > Qapla! > > Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak > > On 4 Feb 2011, at 11:35, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Colin, >> >> I have no idea, bu

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

2011-02-04 Thread Scott Howell
e Imac apps as well? > Do not want to cause them more headaches but would be interested if at all > possible! > All the best! > Colin > Qapla! > > Chegh chew jaj Vam jaj Kak > > On 4 Feb 2011, at 11:13, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Hi Jim, >> >> ALthou

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

2011-02-04 Thread Scott Howell
make them VO accessible. Those Apps are: Checker-wise, Draughts-wise and >> Xiangqi-wise. These apps are all now available worldwide in the App Store >> and in the following languages: English, Spanish, Russian, German and Dutch. >> Marcel hopes to add Polish, Czech and French tr

Re: 13 reasons why software is not free

2011-01-31 Thread Scott Howell
Damnit just don't call me late for supper. Scott On Jan 31, 2011, at 4:28 AM, Chris Moore wrote: > Riccardo, > > It is quite common for types of communities to adopt nicknames or phrases for > themselves that might not seem acceptable outside the community. For example > the black communi

Re: 13 reasons why software is not free

2011-01-30 Thread Scott Howell
Mary, Thanks for sharing the article. I agree with a lot that Brit wrote. However, I do think that APple has affected some of this in the sense that advertising is a little different and it seemed a lot of her comments likely targeted more the desktop world. However, again, Brit's comments to h

Re: Alarm clock for Ipad

2011-01-29 Thread Scott Howell
WOuld Alarmed work for you? I know it runs on the iPhone and iPod, so assume the iPad as well. Scott On Jan 29, 2011, at 2:50 PM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Hi! > > As the Ipad doesn't have one of these as part of its suite of built-in apps > can anyone recommend an alarm clock for the Ipad?

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-29 Thread Scott Howell
e are way to many good > ones out there now from other companies. If I were sited I very well might > go android especially do to it's opensource nature. > > > > On Jan 28, 2011, at 5:06 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Ricardo, >> >> From all the s

Re: Facebook Fopa

2011-01-29 Thread Scott Howell
Ah by the way from what I have heard even sighted people are having a lot of difficulty with identifying some of these pictures. It is not like you have control over the pictures presented entirely from my understanding. Scott On Jan 29, 2011, at 7:46 AM, Keith Watson wrote: > Guess I did n

Re: Facebook Fopa

2011-01-29 Thread Scott Howell
this case the Captcha schema that Facebook HAS, note the >> caps on that "HAS", implemented is not of this type. They are using pictures >> of people that you have friended as the Captcha. How is someone that you >> don't know going to tell you who that picture

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-28 Thread Scott Howell
Way to much. > On Jan 28, 2011, at 1:22 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> What are you talking about? What is steep in your opinion. Your message just >> does not seem to fit the context of this exchange. >> >> Scott >> >> >> >> >> >

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-28 Thread Scott Howell
What are you talking about? What is steep in your opinion. Your message just does not seem to fit the context of this exchange. Scott On Jan 28, 2011, at 2:29 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Ouch! Wo! that's a bit steap in my opinion! > > S > On Jan 28, 2011, at 5:06 AM, S

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-28 Thread Scott Howell
Ricardo, >From all the stuff I have read, I do not believe the iPhone 5 will have LTE >capabilities. I have read that it may have the ability to be used on both GSM >and CDMA carriers. It will be interesting to see how all this develops, but >even if LTE is possible, seems carriers are going to

Re: scanning software for the mac

2011-01-27 Thread Scott Howell
THey must have changed it because the last I heard it was not very accessible. ABBYY Fine Reader is quite accessible. Scott On Jan 27, 2011, at 3:40 PM, Sara Waggle wrote: > I use I.R.I.S. It is very simple to use. I bought and downloaded & > installed it in no time. I like that it was i

Re: Apple's online store reveals Verizon iPhone voice plans starting at $39.99

2011-01-27 Thread Scott Howell
Well then all you have to do is threaten to leave AT&T and there is a good chance they will give you what you want. Got to be forceful. I have read this and heard this more than once, so I suspect there is truth in it. Scott On Jan 27, 2011, at 12:55 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > I really wan

Re: Dropbox accessibility

2011-01-27 Thread Scott Howell
I concur and in addition it is recommended you share links to any documentation that may be helpful to the developers. I find this to be one more way to encourage the developers. Scott On Jan 27, 2011, at 2:31 PM, Matthew Campbell wrote: > Hello Louie. > Don't mean to be rude but with that

Re: splitting sound

2011-01-26 Thread Scott Howell
You could always get a separate USB sound card and pipe the audio out via the external sound card. Scott On Jan 26, 2011, at 3:37 PM, Sarah Alawami wrote: > Not that I am aware of. But I could be wrong. > > On 26/01/2011, at 7:32, Brian Moore wrote: > >> HI all. I have my mac connected t

Re: Current version of Pages

2011-01-26 Thread Scott Howell
Mike, The current version of Pages is version 4.0.5 (852), which is a part of the iWorks 09 suite. I am not sure when iWOrks 10 will be out, but hopefully sooner than later. Scott On Jan 26, 2011, at 10:39 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: > Although I believe that I have the most recent version

Re: scanning software for the mac

2011-01-26 Thread Scott Howell
You would purchase via the ABBYY site http://www.abbyy.com. Scott On Jan 26, 2011, at 7:31 AM, Dane Trethowan wrote: > Where do you buy it from? As I recall I think it was quite cheap, under > $100.00 US dollars. > > > On 26/01/2011, at 10:20 PM, Scott Howell wrote: &

Re: scanning software for the mac

2011-01-26 Thread Scott Howell
t > does, because I am thinking of going totalY mac and not using windows again > unless I have too. > Thanks, > Steph > ----- Original Message - > From: Scott Howell To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Date sent: Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:15:41 -0500 > Subject: Re: scanni

Re: scanning software for the mac

2011-01-25 Thread Scott Howell
I personally use ABBYY Fine Reader Express. It will interface with most twain compliant scanners. Others will have something to say on this subject as well. As far as installing software, I will give you the most basic information because there is a lot to cover as far as technical details. So, b

Re: Problem connecting braille display

2011-01-24 Thread Scott Howell
Yes there is a known issue with some Braille displays and bluetooth connections. Apple is working on the issue, but not sure when a fix will be available. You might want to send a note to accessibil...@apple.com and let them know the problem you are experiencing, the fact you are connecting via

Re: MP3 Tag Editors

2011-01-23 Thread Scott Howell
Hey Trahern, I do not know what the differences are and in fact I went directly to the website, so I was not aware it is available in the App store. I have RipIt, which is their DVD ripping software and there are a couple of unlabeled buttons, but it is easy to use despite this issue. However,

Re: MP3 Tag Editors

2011-01-22 Thread Scott Howell
why. > > The key for me was switching to list view and then I could select multiple > items. > > Jeff > > On 2011-01-21, at 9:10 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> You might want to check out a program called Tagalicious by the LIttle App >> Factory, http://www.

Re: MP3 Tag Editors

2011-01-22 Thread Scott Howell
at match. > > Thx, > Jeff > > On 2011-01-21, at 9:10 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> You might want to check out a program called Tagalicious by the LIttle App >> Factory, http://www.thelittleappfactory.com, which costs $19, but from what >> I understand,

Re: MP3 Tag Editors

2011-01-21 Thread Scott Howell
You might want to check out a program called Tagalicious by the LIttle App Factory, http://www.thelittleappfactory.com, which costs $19, but from what I understand, will do what you want and probably a great deal more. Scott On Jan 21, 2011, at 5:02 PM, Wes Smith wrote: > That's not automat

Re: Apple "screwing" iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-21 Thread Scott Howell
on your device.:) > > You have some strong points. > > On Jan 21, 2011, at 12:25 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Scott, >> >> You miss the point or at least the point I was making. The average (excludes >> electronics technicians) have little need to be m

Re: Apple "screwing" iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-21 Thread Scott Howell
; > I think this is quite funny. Really, unless your the like 1% of iPhone > owners who want to take your device apart, is this even news worthy? > > Ricardo Walker > rwalker...@gmail.com > Twitter, Skype, and AIM: rwalker296 > Google Voice: 1-646-450-2197 > > >

Re: Apple "screwing" iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-20 Thread Scott Howell
t make my > phone do my dishes and homework. lol! > On Jan 20, 2011, at 3:20 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Gee, have you considered that maybe Apple doesn't want you mucking about in >> there and then trying to claim the device has some sort of flaw, which means >

Re: Apple "screwing" iPhone users to block them from opening the hardware they paid for.

2011-01-20 Thread Scott Howell
Gee, have you considered that maybe Apple doesn't want you mucking about in there and then trying to claim the device has some sort of flaw, which means they would have to replace or repair it? There is a reason why they don't want the average person messing with the internals. Now once out of w

Re: Apple to Remove the Home Button from Future iPads and iPhones?

2011-01-17 Thread Scott Howell
Keep in mind this is only a rumor and there is little to support the assertion at this point. I also do not believe the five finger gesture would be used on the iPhone. I recall the article I read indicated these gestures would be only for the iPad, but this is from memory. Scott On Jan 17,

Re: Braille Display and Radio Streams

2011-01-15 Thread Scott Howell
USB Port is super short, which is why I > wanted to try using it via Bluetooth. > > Ezzy > > - Original Message ----- > From: Scott Howell To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Date sent: Sat, 15 Jan 2011 08:25:56 -0500 > Subject: Re: Braille Display and Radio Stre

Re: Braille Display and Radio Streams

2011-01-15 Thread Scott Howell
Which Braille display do you have? Have you tried connecting it via USB? There are some Braille displays that are having difficulty at this point with bluetooth connections. Scott On Jan 15, 2011, at 3:01 AM, Ezzy Bueno wrote: > Hello Everyone, > > I am new to using a Braille Display on my

Re: Airport Express question

2011-01-13 Thread Scott Howell
Yeah, I wish I still had my UFO, but it crapped out and I switched to the Time Capsule. UUNET, now that brings back memories. :) Scott On Jan 13, 2011, at 10:29 AM, Jon Cohn wrote: > Yeah, I have a flying saucer airport base station sitting next to my UUNET > mug and my 5GB ipod with a mov

Re: Airport Express question

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
ernet output. Traditional modems use a phone line with a > RJ11 connector, and there is no RJ11 jack on the current versions of Apple's > Airport line of Router/BaseStations. > > > On Jan 12, 2011, at 6:11 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Yes it can. >> Scott >

Re: Apple REmote Desktop

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
t get any audio on the computer that > I was accessing the controlled machinmachine. Jan 11, 2011, at 6:21 PM, Scott > Howell wrote: > Sincerely, > Scott > > >> ALl, >> >> I was curious if anyone has played with the most recent version of Apple >> Remote

Re: Apple to add Wi-Fi hotspot to GSM iPhone with iOS 4.3 - rumor

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
The interesting part of this is that if AT&T does elect to offer the hotspot feature, I can bet you that anyone with the unlimited data plan will not be offered the option. If that is the case, that might push subscribers away. If AT&T is smart they will either allow the option to everyone regar

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
Although there is a good chance AT&T will allow the hotspot feature if they are smart. There are rumors that iOS 4.3 will offer this on all iPhones (that can take 4.3) and it will be up to the carrier to support the feature. So, let AT&T know you want this and I am sure your voice will be among

Re: Airport Express question

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
Yes it can. Scott On Jan 12, 2011, at 3:50 PM, VaShaun Jones wrote: > Listers, > > Can a Airport Express connect directly into a modem (not a router) and > provide internet connection wirelessly or does it have to connect through a > router? > > Thanks in advance, > > -- > You received

Re: Braille Display Won't Stay Paired With My IPod Touch

2011-01-12 Thread Scott Howell
All, THis is a known issue and affects a number of Braille displays. Apple is working on a fix. I have a Refreshabraille and I have received confirmation that the issue is being addressed. Scott On Jan 12, 2011, at 1:06 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Hi, folk, > > It seems that I have to pai

Apple REmote Desktop

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
ALl, I was curious if anyone has played with the most recent version of Apple Remote Desktop, http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/apple-remote-desktop/id409907375?mt=12. I was looking around the App store and found this item. I realize this package is $79 and is not for most users, but curious if an

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
r cell service. They also worked with me on my current contract. Even > though the phone I have requires a data plan, they waived that requirement > because of my blindness. This clinches it for me. unless AT&T, Sprint or > verizon can say the same thing and offer the same. > &

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
As much as I would normally avoid chiming in on this discussion, it is necessary to keep in mind that that no one knows who is on this list. Furthermore, what you say and how you say it is how others view you as a person. Perhaps you do not care (not pointing at any one person); however, keep i

Re: queztion about Optical drives in the MacBook Pro

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
; a Mac it's all in the family as far as they're concerned. >> >> Best, >> >> Earle >> On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:44 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Hi all, >>> >>> Well I encountered a rather odd problem that a total reinstal

Re: queztion about Optical drives in the MacBook Pro

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
o the apple store > and have the drive replaced. Hope that this helps. > Scott > > On Jan 11, 2011, at 9:44 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Well I encountered a rather odd problem that a total reinstall resolved once >> before, but that just is n

Re: queztion about Optical drives in the MacBook Pro

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
don't care where you got the machine because as long as it is > a Mac it's all in the family as far as they're concerned. > > Best, > > Earle > On Jan 11, 2011, at 8:44 AM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> Well I encountered a rather odd

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
with the term net >> neutrality. Is that a Scottism, or an actuality?:) And what does it refer >> to? >> Thanks >> >> Carolyn H >> On Jan 11, 2011, at 3:56 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> James, >>> >>> I am not loyal to any com

queztion about Optical drives in the MacBook Pro

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
Hi all, Well I encountered a rather odd problem that a total reinstall resolved once before, but that just is not going to be an option whenever this comes up. I have no idea what is causing this problem, but my internal DVD drive will no longer view the contents of a disc. In fact every disc I

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
tomer service when I've had to call in. Their network is > imperfect, as they all are. BTW: I'm unfamiliar with the term net > neutrality. Is that a Scottism, or an actuality?:) And what does it refer to? > Thanks > > Carolyn H > On Jan 11, 2011, at 3:56 AM, Scott Ho

Re: =What the Verizon phone means for Apple

2011-01-11 Thread Scott Howell
James, I am not loyal to any company, which I feel has to be stated up front because of what I'm going to say next. I have been with AT&T for nearly two years and to be honest I have not had any problems with their customer service. Only once did they make an error, which was something to do wi

Re: Furious about itunes

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Howell
location! > I now have a task to put them back! > Just one more thing in my hd itunes folder there is previous itunes libraries > I did not make them but they are there! > Anyway Itunes fun for me as well! > Colin > I'm far too bad for Heaven! > The Devil is afraid I'

Re: Furious about itunes

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Howell
I have been using iTunes for a long time and have never heard or read where iTunes removes content based on whether it is legal or not. Scott On Jan 9, 2011, at 11:02 AM, Karen Lewellen wrote: > oh goodness! > but I have heard of this happening before. > Granted the person was using itunes o

Re: Furious about itunes

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Howell
Well glad you at least have some idea and direction and I can see how this mess could occur. Glad you were at least able to recover most of the material. Scott On Jan 9, 2011, at 2:13 AM, Yuma Decaux wrote: > Well here's what was going on. > > I was setting up my sound system, macbook pro,

Re: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Howell
"I'm pretty good at drinkin beer." > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Scott Howell > Sent: Saturday, January 08, 2011 11:59 AM > To: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > Su

Re: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-09 Thread Scott Howell
wer that. > Carolyn H, > On Jan 8, 2011, at 12:59 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> THanks, but I am not a member of that list. I have received some information >> that supports my assertions of this being related to firmware on the >> display. Btw, I do not rec

Re: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-08 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Scott: > You might also want to post this on the applebraille list. I don't yet have > a display, but you might also reach more people there.:) > > Be well > > Carolyn H > On Jan 8, 2011, at 12:06 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> All, >> >> I sent

Fwd: Problems with Braille displays and iOS devices

2011-01-08 Thread Scott Howell
All, I sent this to the VI Phone list, but I know some of you have Braille displays and have or are using them with your iOS device. If so, please see below and your assistance is appreciated in advance. > I just got a new Refreshabraille 18. I have already discovered that I am > having some pr

Re: app store

2011-01-07 Thread Scott Howell
THe older version. Hopefully something new will be out before to long. Scott On Jan 7, 2011, at 4:05 PM, Scott Ford wrote: > Hi the Pages app in the app store, is it new or the old one? > Scott > > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com > [mailto:macvisionar...

Re: garage band

2011-01-07 Thread Scott Howell
Yep, you're correct that you do not need a keyboard, but having one would expand what can be done. Either way, I appreciate you taking time to put the tutorial together and I have found it helpful in getting started. I cannot play a keyboard, but I would like to eventually hack something togethe

Re: garage band

2011-01-07 Thread Scott Howell
I purchased GB yesterday and when I launched the program, I checked the version and it is Version 6.0.1 (427.57). I had the previous version of GB that shipped with my MacBook I got in 2009. Scott On Jan 7, 2011, at 4:41 AM, Nick Van Vlaenderen wrote: > Hi, > > Just tried upgrading GB myse

Re: mac os 10.6.6 and the mac app store released

2011-01-06 Thread Scott Howell
Please, you can't do this from within the App store for the iOS devices, so why would the App Store be any different? Scott On Jan 6, 2011, at 11:12 AM, Massimo wrote: > In data Giovedì 6 Gennaio 2011 15.28.36, Matthew Campbell > ha scritto: >> The mac os 10.6.6 update is released along wi

Re: accessing iTunes libraries/content without iTUnes running

2011-01-04 Thread Scott Howell
at supports the content I am > streaming. Just make sure that the files are unprotected files and you should > be fine. > > Doug > > On 2011-01-04, at 3:53 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> All, >> >> I have been trying to dig up information, which would enable me

accessing iTunes libraries/content without iTUnes running

2011-01-04 Thread Scott Howell
All, I have been trying to dig up information, which would enable me to stream movies and the like over my network to my Apple TV or other Macs on the network. I wanted to avoid leaving a machine up if possible, but perhaps I will have no options. I have heard there are NAS devices that will al

Re: 1password for Mac is now even more accessible

2011-01-04 Thread Scott Howell
ord. I'm quite impressed with the folks at Agile Web >> Solutions and their application. >> >> >> Brett C. >> >> On Jan 3, 2011, at 3:51 AM, Scott Howell wrote: >> >>> Brett, >>> >>> I and my friend

Re: 1password for Mac is now even more accessible

2011-01-03 Thread Scott Howell
Brett, I and my friend Keith have also been in touch pretty extensively, so our combined efforts has resulted in accessibility of an excellent application. THanks for your efforts. Scott On Jan 2, 2011, at 9:29 PM, Brett Campbell wrote: > 1password on the Mac has just become even mor

Re: Refreshabraille 18

2011-01-02 Thread Scott Howell
ce bar > and 1 4 5 (D) together. > > Kawal. > > Sent From My I Phone > > On 2 Jan 2011, at 10:44 PM, Scott Howell wrote: > >> All, >> >> I posted the following to the VI list, but some of you may not be on that >> list and in thinking about this, I

Refreshabraille 18

2011-01-02 Thread Scott Howell
All, I posted the following to the VI list, but some of you may not be on that list and in thinking about this, I believe this question would also apply to the Mac. I imagine this will be specific to the display; however, I thought I would ask in the event someone has this display. Hi all, Wel

Re: Itunes: Track Info on Radio Stations?

2011-01-02 Thread Scott Howell
Teresa, In the "LC Section" you can find such info if available. Not all radio streams provide this data. Scott On Jan 2, 2011, at 3:01 AM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > Is there a component in ITunes that displays which track is playing on a > radio station? I haven't found anything like this,

Re: Hackintosh, is it legal?

2010-12-31 Thread Scott Howell
As someone pointed out, Apple can ensure a certain experience on the Mac platform by not supporting a very wide variety of hardware types THis model has worked well for Apple and honestly most people do not care what is under the hood, but instead care if it works. I used to like hacking and muc

Re: apple tv and choppy speech

2010-12-28 Thread Scott Howell
Hi, I was curious if you can have hdmi connected to the TV and the optical audio connection to a receiver. I know hdmi carries audio as well as video and wonder if there could be any issues with this configuration. Thanks, Scott On Dec 28, 2010, at 3:32 AM, Michael Thurman wrote: > the ap

Re: need help

2010-12-25 Thread Scott Howell
Max, Command-shift-backslash will bring the toolbar back. hth, Scott On Dec 24, 2010, at 8:46 PM, Maxwell Ivey Jr. wrote: > Hello listers; somehow i disabled the address bar in safari. It loads a > page when you click command n for a new page but there is no way to enter a > different a

Re: Text Expander

2010-12-19 Thread Scott Howell
Let's double that and sign me on for the challenge. :) I see the use on the iPhone, but where I see it being useful on the Mac as it can function across most if not all apps, that is not the case with the iPhone and I wish it were. So, I will also be interested in what others have to say. Scott

Re: Hint: editing cells in Numbers

2010-12-18 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Jürgen, Well heehee, now we got that all cleared up and hey, I still learned something new and that is what that particular key is called in Germany. Always good to learn new things and regardless, thanks for sharing that tip. Enjoy the snow, we have not had a lot here in Maryland yet, but I

Re: Hint: editing cells in Numbers

2010-12-18 Thread Scott Howell
for you. > > Regards > Jürgen > > Am 18.12.2010 um 12:43 schrieb Scott Howell: > >> Hi Jürgen, >> >> >> Just for clarity, the key sequence will be command-enter. THank you for that >> key sequence, I learned something very helpful. Scott &

Re: Hint: editing cells in Numbers

2010-12-18 Thread Scott Howell
Hi Jürgen, Just for clarity, the key sequence will be command-enter. THank you for that key sequence, I learned something very helpful. Scott On Dec 18, 2010, at 1:53 AM, Jürgen Fleger wrote: > Jürgen -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "MacVisio

Re: Voiceover and the wireless network preferences pane?

2010-12-18 Thread Scott Howell
Perhaps you can explain where you are having difficulties, so people know best how to address your situation. Are you having problems navigating within a certain area of the preference pane? A little more detail will help us help you. Btw, why are you using WEP? I would recommend you consider WP

Re: Nokia Expands Patent Claims Against Apple With New European Lawsuits

2010-12-16 Thread Scott Howell
Huh, now that is a good one-haterade. So, that explains a lot and I guess I can purchase some of that at my local law office? :) Scott On Dec 16, 2010, at 7:12 PM, Scott Granados wrote: > It's called Haterade! > > > THe better you do the more haters there are. -- You received this messag

Re: Nokia Expands Patent Claims Against Apple With New European Lawsuits

2010-12-16 Thread Scott Howell
Eric, Apple is probably one of the companies facing more law suits than any other. Of course if Apple was not having the success and the available cash, they would not be facing all these suits. The game is sue everyone and hey even some companies have dropped developing products just to spend

Re: differences between I pad and I pod touch?

2010-12-16 Thread Scott Howell
o share. > > Cait > > > On 16/12/2010 2:55 PM, Scott Howell wrote: >> Caitlyn, >> >> Some argue the iPad is a larger iPod; however, that is incorrect. There are >> of course many similarities, but the interface is different. THe additional >> scr

Re: differences between I pad and I pod touch?

2010-12-16 Thread Scott Howell
Teresa, I'm sure you realize there are two versions of the iPad, one with 3G and wi-fi and one with wi-fi only. Of course it will be interesting to see what the next version of the iPad will contain in terms of ram etc. Scott On Dec 16, 2010, at 5:18 PM, Teresa Cochran wrote: > I appreciat

Re: differences between I pad and I pod touch?

2010-12-16 Thread Scott Howell
Caitlyn, Some argue the iPad is a larger iPod; however, that is incorrect. There are of course many similarities, but the interface is different. THe additional screen size does allow for a different navigation experience for both blind and sighted individuals. SOme would say the web browsing i

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