Unwanted keyboard entry method change with External Keyboard on iPhone

Hi everybody, I frequently use a Logitech Bluetooth keyboard for text entry on my iPhone and for the most part, it works flawlessly. However, there are instances when I must accidentally enter a key combination, and querty entry capability disappears. If I VO-Right or VO-left, I hear

Navigating message components in Apple Mail

Hello. I should start out by saying that I am running the latest OS on my 2016 MacBook Pro. Here’s the problem: I recently wrote a note to several friends and in the course of my writing, I decided I wanted to change the subject and change the email address from which the message would be

Re: Adding another language without VO going nuts

Hi, Krister, I have two keyboards on my MacBook 2016, US English and German. I do not have the Mac switch output languages automatically. The way I switch between keyboards is to use the Command-Space combination. In my case, the command toggles between the two keyboard languages without

Re: Rescuing a file from the trash

right > now and don't wish to tell you a wrong command. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Sep 10, 2018, at 11:52, Michael Busboom <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: > >

Re: Rescuing a file from the trash

back to where it was before the accidental >> delete. There might be a keyboard shortcut for "Put Back", but I can't >> remember for sure right now and don't wish to tell you a wrong command. >> Later... >> Tim Kilburn >> Apple Teacher >> (with Swif

Rescuing a file from the trash

Hi everybody, I guess my subject sort of explains the situation. I accidentally sent a file on my Desktop to Trash, and I want to get that file back! Unless I overlooked something, I was unable to find a Trash folder on my Mac. If someone could tell me how to find a list of files that are in

Re: Looking for an accessible app that keeps track of phone activities

; > Jonathan Cohn > > > >> On Mar 8, 2018, at 5:53 AM, Michael Busboom <mbusb...@gmail.com >> <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hello everyone, >> >> Recently, I changed phone service providers, because the new provider has a >

Looking for an accessible app that keeps track of phone activities

Hello everyone, Recently, I changed phone service providers, because the new provider has a far more attractive LTE data package plan. The downside is that I have fewer minutes and fewer text messages for the flat rate I pay each month. I am looking for an app that keeps track of the number

Re: A Treat for Burger Lovers, Everywhere

If I still lived in the States, I’d lobby hard for an In’nOut app! I’d also look for a Carl’s Junior app, too. > On 12.03.2018, at 09:27, Simon Fogarty wrote: > > I'm sorry what? > > A macdonalds app? > > You yanks are dam crazy, > > We don't even have a star bucks

Re: Reading a big PDF file on mac

Hello Ramy, There is a free service available that will convert several different types of formats to others that are more accessible. I just checked, and they handle PDF files. I used the service several years ago and it worked well. I just went to their site and was happy to discover

Volume suddenly dropping with earphones in use

Hi. On a couple of occasions, while using earphones, the volume on my Kindle Fire has suddenly dropped. When I have gone into settings, I have been able to confirm that, for reasons I don’t understand, the media volume level has indeed dropped. I don’t know what precipitates this, but it has

Re: Looking for an accessible app that keeps track of phone activities

I believe in the Phone area of >> settings there is a place where the carrier can put customer service >> numbers. Certainly any numbers at the carrier side are more relevant than >> what your phone believes. >> Best wishes, >> Jonathan Cohn >>> On Mar 8, 2018

Re: A Treat for Burger Lovers, Everywhere

Hey Mark, Don’t eat fastfoods too often; its prejudicial to your health! ! Mike > On 09.03.2018, at 07:10, M. Taylor wrote: > > Hello Everyone, > > During the past two weeks, I have been using the McDonalds app on my 8 Plus. > > > I am delighted to report that, at the

Re: Looking for an accessible app that keeps track of phone activities

p as well. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Mar 8, 2018, at 09:39, Michael Busboom <mbusb...@gmail.com> wrote: > > Hi. Some of this might be in settings, but not everything I’m looking for. > Since I live o

Re: OT: Aftershokz Trekz Air and other headphones

Hi. I have also been using Aftershokz Bluetooth headphones for a long time now, also just for speech output. However, since owning my AirPods, I no longer use them. The AirPods are great for speech, music and pretty much anything else sound-related for which I might use them. Not only do

Re: How do I enter numbers on face time audio?

Hi. I am not sure that I understand the nature of your question, so the suggestion I am about to make might not even apply. The only way I know of for making FaceTime or FaceTime audio calls is to make sure that the person whom I wish to call is in my contacts. Once in my contacts, making a

Re: The Power of Twitter Continues to Amaze Me

Hello Mark, In your original message in this thread, you wrote: "So, if you have not yet done so, learn how to use the fully VoiceOver accessible Twitter for iOS app, in order to harness the power of Twitter …“ Are you saying that the Twitter app in iOS12 is fully accessible when using

Grade 2 Braille Translation software for the Mac?

Hi. I have a close friend who owns a MacBook Pro, and he would like to start embossing Braille for personal use. He would like to purchase a used Romeo Braille printer. Is there software in the Mac world that converts text into grade 2 Braille and will then allow him to format it and

Where can I find the Astreos app?

Hello everyone, I have heard about the Astreos app, but I have not been able to find it in the App store. Is it available, or is it still in beta? Perhaps I am using the wrong search keywords. What is the name of the app, if not Astreos? If I understand the app description correctly, among

Getting rid of interference by Daniel on my MacBook Pro

Hello everyone, Ever since installing the latest Mac/OS update, I have been unable to get rid of Daniel, one of the language selections. My problem is that I want to use Alex exclusively for English, but in programs such as Mail, certain prompts and key echos are voiced by Daniel, and I don’t

Re: Grade 2 Braille Translation software for the Mac?

te: >>>> >>>> Braille Blaster is open source so is easy on the budget. I have not yet >>>> used it because I have DBT for Win. >>>> >>>> <https://brailleblaster.org/download.php> >>>> >>>> From E.T.'s Keyb

Re: Frustrating issue with the Daniel voice, and how do I get rid of it?

t; I've changed my default to alex but Daniel keeps sticking his nose in to > things. > I'd like to get rid of what I assume is a form of alert voice. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Michael Busboom > Sent: Wednesday, 9 Ja

Adding an additional participant to a FaceTime Audio call already in progress?

Hello everyone, I frequently use FaceTime audio for group conversations on my iPhone XR and love it. My approach to setting up the phone call with multiple recipients is not the best, perhaps, but it works. What I do is to first create an iMesage that goes out to the targeted participants,

Re: Adding an additional participant to a FaceTime Audio call already in progress?

ies > wrote: > > Could you be more specific about why the button to add a participant doesn't > work for you? I've noticed the control when a call is in progress, but I > don't have multiple people lined up with whom to test it. > > On 1/12/19, 04:03, "Michael Busboom&q

Frustrating issue with the Daniel voice, and how do I get rid of it?

Hello everyone, I am having a very difficult time with my Mac constantly switching from Alex, my preferred English voice, to Daniel. This frequently happens with system messages, but it also occurs when I am reading my mail. When using German, this problem does not arise, which is at least

Languages, the Orbit Reader and VoiceOver

Hello everyone, I recently purchased an Orbit Reader 20 and have successfully paired it with my iPhone. However, I have only read material in English thus far. If I switch VO to read German, will I automatically get German Braille, or do I need to download Braille tables from Orbit Research?

Can I erase the Daniel voice from my Mac with impugnity?

Hello everyone, I just updated my MacBook Pro to version 10.14.4 today and encountered a problem I had several updates ago. Although my preferred English voice is Alex, Daniel keeps inserting itself into my work. Even when I manually switch to Alex, my MacBook reverts to Daniel. Since I

Re: Can I erase the Daniel voice from my Mac with impugnity?

on your Mac model. The caution is to not get rid of the >>> stock voices. So, if you wish to get rid of Daniel, only get rid of Daniel >>> and Daniel Compact. don't forget to empty your Trash. >>> Later... >>> Tim Kilburn >>> Apple Teacher >

Re: Can I erase the Daniel voice from my Mac with impugnity?

. don't forget to empty your Trash. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Apr 4, 2019, at 06:51, Michael Busboom <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hello everyone, >

Re: Documentation for the Apple Watcgh

nna Dresner, and I believe it is called you and your Apple Watch. You can > get it as an e-book. I think it was something like $10. I could be wrong > about that. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 26, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: >> >

Re: Documentation for the Apple Watcgh

> about that. > Mary > > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Feb 26, 2019, at 9:50 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: >> >> Hi everybody, >> >> I bought a Series 4 Apple Watch today and have it up and running. I was >> wondering if there were any sources for g

Looking for a good, accessible Package tracking app

Hello Everyone, Well, the subject more or less says it all. I need to track packages that are en route to me, and I M wondering what everyone is using. One friend who has an Android phone is able to track packages that I can’t on my iPhone. I am currently, and hopefully temporarily, using an

Re: Looking for a good, accessible Package tracking app

Hi. Parcel Track isn’t in my Apple Store, but thanks anyway for the feedback. Mike > On 01.03.2019, at 22:05, Lorie McCloud wrote: > > I'm using parcel track. the full version costs a couple bucks but it's worth > it in my opinion. > >> On Mar 1, 2019, at 5:44 AM, M

Using Mac devices with the Orbit Reader

Hello. I recently purchased the Orbit Reader and am wondering about a couple of things: 1. Is there a reasonably good on-the-fly translation program for either the iPhone or the Mac? 2. Is there something similar for German Braille? 3. Is it possible to read iBooks and Kindle Books when I pair

Re: Looking for a good, accessible Package tracking app

Hello Ibraheem, Thanks so much for that tip, and yes, it works fine. Again, thanks so much, Mike > On 01.03.2019, at 14:04, Ibraheem Fakir wrote: > > I use an app called parcel, it works great. > > All best, > I > > Mistakes sent from my iPhone > >> On

Documentation for the Apple Watcgh

Hi everybody, I bought a Series 4 Apple Watch today and have it up and running. I was wondering if there were any sources for good documentation so that I can get all the ins and outs of the product. Since the watch appears to be fully accessible with VoiceOver, I am thinking that any form

Re: Force Tap

> > Robert Carter > > > >> On Mar 9, 2019, at 8:48 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: >> >> Hope everyone is enjoying (or enjoyed their weekend). >> >> Recently, M. Taylor sent an article to this list about the Apple Watch, and >> I found it to be quite inform

Re: Force Tap

ouch 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

Re: Call for action: Astreos exo hunting

You have a phenomenal can-do attitude, and it is extremely motivational! Keep up the excellent work, and thanks for making it possible for those of us who are interested in space to participate in the study of the cosmos. Mike > On 13.03.2019, at 11:00, Yuma Decaux wrote: > > Also, > >

Force Tap

Hope everyone is enjoying (or enjoyed their weekend). Recently, M. Taylor sent an article to this list about the Apple Watch, and I found it to be quite informative. However, the writer referred a few times to the Force Tap feature. How does a Voice Over user accomplish this? One friend

Pairing an Orbit Reader with an iPhone?

Hi. I would like to read iBooks that I have purchased from the Apple Store in Braille. In a few days, I will have an Orbit Reader, and I am wondering if it will be possible to pair it with the Iphone and use it with the Reader app. If this is possible, does it work seamlessly, or is it necesary

Re: Problems with Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone XR

my phone appears to be screwed up. > > As for pairing your devices, > > Just hold down the F1 F2 F3 keys one device at a time for approx. 5 seconds > than then see if it shows in your devices available Bluetooth devices for > pairing. > Hope that helps. > > -Origina

Re: Problems with Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone XR

hows in your devices available Bluetooth devices for > pairing. > Hope that helps. > > -Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Michael Busboom > Sent: Tuesday, 12 February 2019 5:27 AM > To: 'Adrian Leong' via MacVisionaries > Subject:

Re: Problems with Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone XR

e >> Then under Bluetooth the k380 will show up to the very right of the >> Bluetooth connected devices. >> >> hth >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On >> Behalf Of Michael Busboom >> Sent: Wednesday,

Re: Problem accessing book share account with voice dream reader

Hello Mary, First of all, I am sorry that you are having this problem. I am an avid user of Voice Dream Reader on my iPhones and Kindle Fire. In answer to your question, I had this problem once when I first set things up on my iPhone 6, but after re-entering the login information, the problem

Problems with Logitech K380 Bluetooth keyboard and iPhone XR

Hello. For quite some time now, I have happily been using a Logitech k380 keyboard with various iPhones. Yesterday, however, when installing new batteries, something went wrong. Basically,the keys for Command, Option and Control were switched around. While this isn’t necessarily a

Re: Why so many pictures, when I never take pictures?

the space used up by all those screen shots. > > HTH. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Jan 24, 2019, at 06:31, Michael Busboom <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: &

Accessible diagnostic tools for the iPhone?

Hello everybody, On one of the iPhones I use from time to time (it’s an iPhone 10) I keep getting messages that the phone is running short on space. It’s a 64 GB phone and the sighted person with whom I share the phone doesn’t download much music or take pictures. Are there any diagnostic

Re: Accessible diagnostic tools for the iPhone?

from the iPAD. I ended up >> having to reset to factory in order to get the iPAD to not complain about >> being out of space. >> >> Hopefully, you will be able to not have to resort to this drastic an action. >> >> Jonathan Cohn >> >>> O

Re: Accessible diagnostic tools for the iPhone?

--Original Message- > From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On > Behalf Of Michael Busboom > Sent: Thursday, 24 January 2019 10:26 PM > To: 'Adrian Leong' via MacVisionaries > Subject: Accessible diagnostic tools for the iPhone? > > Hello everybody, > > On one of

Why so many pictures, when I never take pictures?

Hi, everybody, When checking memory allocation for various apps, I discovered that 1.24 GB could be saved if I automatically sent iPhotos to the cloud whenever I took one. Since I never intentionally take pictures, I can only assume that these photos are generated whenever I lock my phone.

Re: Why so many pictures, when I never take pictures?

screen. > This should free up the space used up by all those screen shots. > > HTH. > > Later... > > Tim Kilburn > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On Jan 24, 2019, at 06:31, Michael Busboom <mailto:mb

WeChat on the iPhone from a VO perspective

Hi. Because I am involved with a project where one of my colleagues will be spending some time in China, we have decided to use WeChat as our communications platform. The iPhone app seems reasonably accessible, save for the fact that I can’t find the ’send’ icon, once I have written a

Re: WeChat on the iPhone from a VO perspective

or now. Other than that, the app is really accessible. > > Want to join my WhatsApp group, VIP Apple Users? Email me privately with your > contact information and I will happily add you. > maria.reye...@icloud.com > >> On May 28, 2019, at 5:27 AM, Michael Busboom wrote:

Virtual Uber trips on the iPhone?

Hello everyone, In the next few months, I will be traveling outside of Vienna, Austria, where I live. In order to plan just a bit, I am wondering if it is possible to simulate a location and then from that virtual location, determine approximately how much a trip to a nearby destination would

Re: Using selective sync in dropbox?

Hello. I have been wanting to selectively synch specific folders, but not others, for a long time, too. Is there a specific person at Dropbox to whom we can address this question, or should we just use supp...@dropbox.com , provided that email address exists?

Re: iBooks

Hello. I, too, use the Books app on my iPhone XR and am very satisfied. The only really frustrating issue for me (or it was frustrating when I last encountered it about a year ago) is that it is very difficult, though possible, to use the app when the screen is locked. With Voice Dream

Re: Determining the name of a MacBook Pro

wift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > > On May 21, 2019, at 06:28, Michael Busboom <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: > > Hello everyone, > > A rather embarrassing question, but how does one find out the name of a > specific MacBook. I know

Determining the name of a MacBook Pro

Hello everyone, A rather embarrassing question, but how does one find out the name of a specific MacBook. I know what I named my MacBook when I first purchased it, but I no longer remember how I wrote that name, i.e. which letters were uppercase or lowercase, and whether I inserted a space

Assisting a friend with a Kindle/iPhone issue

Hello everyone, A sighted friend has asked me to assist him with an issue he is having with the Kindle app on his iPhone. He is in no way technically inclined, so I am not certain that he is articulating the problem properly. My friend normally reads Kindle books on his iPad, but he will soon

Re: The two reasons Apple Pay in the US lags way behind Europe, 9 to 5 Mac

Hi. I live in Austria and would like to set up Apple Pay. How easy is it to set up?? Thanks. Mike > On 25.04.2019, at 13:29, 'Kawal Gucukoglu' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I live in the UK and have never had problems with Apple Pay nor any problems > with my bank that does Apple

External webcams that interface with the iPhone?

Hello everybody, I use Be My Eyes on a regular basis, but more frequently, I ask family and friends for remote visual assistance. I am having the problem that, for several instances where I need sighted assistance, the activities call for the use of both hands. Is anybody aware of any

Video glasses for the iPhone 10 series?

Hello. I frequently need to do the type of projects where I need two things: 1) two hands; 2) visual assistance. Are there any video cameras out there that interface with the iPhone or are there other approaches to solving this problem? I don’t mind if the connectivity is through the

Re: The universal keyboard feature

Hello Jonathan, I read with interest your explanation about enabling the Universal Clipboard. Although I have used this feature many times in the past, getting it to work has been a hit and miss proposition. The one point in your message that is confusing to me is Point 4: "The feature is

External cameras for the iPhone?

Hello everybody, Does anyone know if it is possible to either pair or connect external cameras to the iPhone 10 series? I have certain situations where I need both hands, so it is hard to use the iPhone’s built-in cameras. Ideally, I would like to use a camera that was built into a pair of

Re: The universal keyboard feature

hat we have been visited > in the past. What if it were true? > > On 7/29/2019 8:26 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: >> Hello Jonathan, >> I read with interest your explanation about enabling the Universal >> Clipboard. Although I have used this feature many times in the p

Re: How to buy a book in the Kindle app?

Hello Donna and others, In order to purchase Kindle books on the iPhone, I have bookmarked the Amazon login page, which automatically enters my login information. I then purchase my books, always one at a time, and they subsequently appear in the Kindle app for downloading from the cloud.

Re: External webcams that interface with the iPhone?

ioned one > in a pod about somebody using AIRA, and I remember one being mentioned on one > of the Blind Bargains July shows. This sounds like a cool solution to me. > Jonathan > > >> On Sep 16, 2019, at 6:52 AM, Michael Busboom wrote: >> >> Hello everybody,

External keyboard problems with iOS 13.2

Hello everyone, Ever since installing iOS 13.2, I have had problems using my external bluetooth keyboards. I have both the official Apple keyboard, and I also have a Logitech K380 keyboard. While it is possible to type text, it is not possible to enter any punctuation marks that require the

Re: BrailleBlaster for the Mac revisited

You are a genius, Joseph, and I thank you very much! Now, I need to study the program and learn how to use it. I am hopeful that there is good documentation. Again, thanks so much! Mike > On 20.12.2019, at 18:35, joseph hodge wrote: > > On the Mac now you have to allow third party apps

Is there a version of BrailleBlaster for the Mac?

Hi everyone, I recently purchased an Orbit Reader, which does not come equipped with the ability to translate computer Braille into either Grade 2 or UEB Braille. My thinking is that for books I wish to read, I could use Braille translation software on my Mac, copy the result to an SD card

BrailleBlaster for the Mac revisited

Hi to all of you, I accidentally erased a thread that I started earlier today, so sorry about introducing a new thread on the same topic. Thanks for your information about BrailleBlaster for the Mac. I downloaded it, but now I have a new problem. Catalina won’t let me install the program.

VoiceDream Reader and the Orbit Reader 20

Hello everyone, I’m not sure if this is the place to ask this question or not since it is Braille-related. I recently purchased an Orbit Reader and have had no problems pairing it with my iPhone XR. However, when attempting to read books I downloaded using VoiceDream Reader, I have problems.

Re: Logitech K380 Multi-Device Bluetooth Keyboard

Hi. I also use the Logitech K380 keyboard and love it! It goes forever on two AAA batteries and isn’t overly loud, even when typing quickly. Best regards, Mike > On 23.01.2020, at 09:25, 'Andrew Lamanche' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > I’ve been very happy with this

Re: Zoom

Hello Lori, I am sorry that I cannot answer your question but if you don’t mind, I have a question for you. Where did you get the documentation to which you referred? Is there a step-by-step manual on how the program is set up and used? Thank you very much in advance, Mike > On

Re: Editing Contact Info On iOS 13.4.1

Hello Pete, Unfortunately, I cannot answer your question, because like you, I have been unable to edit existing contacts since 13.4.1. All I can do is assure you that you probably weren’t doing anything wrong. Like you, I would like to know how editing existing contacts is accomplished.

Re: Reading difficult documents in Voice dream Reader

Hello Phil, If you don’t mind, I would also like that explanation. Thanks so much for bringing this approach to my attention. Peace and health, Mike > On 18.04.2020, at 15:18, Phil Halton wrote: > > Voice dream writer, the companion app to voice dream reader is absolutely the > app for

Re: world time clock

Hello Jürgen, I grew up in the States but have lived all of my adult life in Austria. There is a nine-hour time difference for much of the year between Central Europe and the West Coast of the US. While I always do the conversion in my head, it is easy to just ask Siri what time it is in

Re: Upgrade to iPad OS 13.4 broke my Logiteh Slim Combo keyboard

Hi. I am currently using iOS 13.4 with my iPhone XR and can confirm the keyboard issue as well. Stay healthy, Mike > On 07.04.2020, at 17:11, 'Tim Kilburn' via MacVisionaries > wrote: > > Hi Donna, > > It's not just the LogiTech keyboards. My Smart Keyboard for my iPad Pro > behaves

Vertical and horizontal scrollbars on iPhone

Hi. I subscribe to several publications on the iPhone and recently, I have been frustrated by an inability to sometimes read articles in their entireties. Today, for example, I wanted to read a rather lengthy article in The Atlantic, but could only read three or four lines of text. My

Re: Disabling popup blocker on MaccBook

ting with the table and add the site as one > that is allowed pop-ups. Close Safari Prefs and it should be good to go. > > Later… > > > Tim Kilburn > Jamf Certified Tech > Apple Teacher > (with Swift Playgrounds Recognition) > Fort McMurray, AB Canada > >

Disabling popup blocker on MaccBook

Hello, I am asking this on behalf of a blind friend who does not subscribe to this list. My friend needs to log on to a secure website where he can download PDF documents he needs to read for his job. However, he keeps receiving a message telling him that he needs to disable his popup

Astronomy app for blind people with iPhones

Hello. A few years ago, a blind app developer produced an app that made celestial objects audible. I believe, though I am not sure, that the app was called Astrios. If the app is available, for purchase or otherwise, can someone tell me how I might acquire it. When I had the opportunity to

Questions about Readly

Hi, everyone, Yesterday, I decided that I wanted more access to news sources. I went into the App Store and as my search criterion I typed „Apple News.“ The first app to appear in the results was Readly, so I downloaded it. Now, I am in my two-week trial period where I can read news for

A heads up about a potential bug I found in Blind Square

Hi, everyone, I use Blind Square quite a lot, normally when I am out and about. Today, since my Logitech K380 was paired with my iPhone XR here at home, I just left it connected. What I discovered is: 1. From within Blind Square, go into Tools. 2. Try to find the Contacts button. I was

Recovering data from iPads

Hello everyone, Recently a very close friend of mine died, and I inherited two iPads that he and his wife owned. One of the iPads is three years old, and the other is five or six years old. On one of the iPads, there are apparently a lot of pictures that family members would like to have,

Re: notifications on my Mac

Hi. Although I can get into my list of notifications, I have not been able to figure out how to interact with individual notifications and reminders. Once you are in the window where you can go up and down the list of notifications, how can a single notification be dismissed or a reminder

Re: notifications on my Mac

en > actions menu. From there you can close or examine a notification. > > Andrew >> On 7 Dec 2020, at 10:11, Michael Busboom > <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi. >> >> Although I can get into my list of notifications, I have not been

Re: Recovering data from iPads

essibility to see what they might suggest. > > Apple was helpful to me when my husband passed, but then I knew the codes to > his Apple stuff. > > Eileen > > From: Michael Busboom <> > Sent: Tuesday, December 29, 2020 10:03 AM > To: 'Adrian Leong' via MacVisiona

Apprising Uber drivers of blindness in advance of pick-up

Hi. I use Uber quite frequently, mostly through the BlindSquare app. Since I live in a metropolitan area, there are frequently instances where lots of cars go by, and the driver, not knowing that I can’t see him/her, just sits there, waiting for a passenger to get in to the car. Is there a

Most recent book about Zoom from the perspective of a visually-impaired User?

Hello. After having listened to Jonathan Mosen’s excellent Zoom tutorial, I immediately became enamored of the Zoom service. I subsequently learned about a book on Zoom accessibility that only recently appeared. Unfortunately, I misplaced the information and, despite googling the subject,

Re: Apprising Uber drivers of blindness in advance of pick-up

ssages very simple. I am blind and use a white cane. >> Or >> Look for man with white cane. >> >> Hope this helps. >> >> Vaughn >> >> -Original Message- >> From: macvisionaries@googlegroups.com On >> Behalf Of Michael

Re: Apprising Uber drivers of blindness in advance of pick-up

I live in Europe, and I don’t have a dog. Nevertheless, I want to be able to let the driver know that I won’t find him/her and that the driver will need to apprise me of his/her arrival. > On 27.02.2021, at 18:51, Jonathan C. Cohn wrote: > >> Well, we are getting a little off the Acple

Viewing attachments and names of attachments in the inbox

Hi. I frequently receive emails with attachments, but I have not been able to determine whether an email has an attachment or not. Is there a way to make the Apple Mail program let one know that the message currently in focus has an attachment? A blind friend told me that if an email has an

Re: Viewing attachments and names of attachments in the inbox

sage. the attachments are hard >> to find once I've opened the message. >> >> Sent from my iPhone >> >> On Sep 20, 2021, at 3:40 AM, Michael Busboom > <mailto:mbusb...@gmail.com>> wrote: >> >> Hi. >> >> I frequently receive emails

Re: Syncing iPhone contacts with MacBook Pro

Thank you. I will give this a try. Greatly appreciated. Mike > On 21.12.2021, at 15:05, Brad Snyder wrote: > > More specifically, you need to go into the Apple ID settings on each device, > and make sure contacts is selected. > > - Brad - > > On Dec 21, 2021, at 07:54, Dave Carlson

Syncing iPhone contacts with MacBook Pro

Hello Listers, I have never used FaceTime Audio with my MacBook, but I need to now. When I asked Siri to call the person using FaceTime Audio with whom I wish to speak, I was told that the person was not in my contacts. When I use my iPhone and issue the command, I am immediately connected.

Radio Astronomy on the iPhone

Hello everyone, Quite some time ago, a blind individual wrote on the blindness-related Apple lists about an iPhone app that permitted a blind person to be able to hear celestial bodies. I had the privilege of being introduced to the demo. However,some personal issues prohibited me from

Documentation for VoiceOver on the iPhone?

Hello everyone, Although I have been using VO on the iPhone since the iPhone 4S, I am wanting to tweak the VO settings on my iPhone 12. I am wondering if someone could tell me where I might find that documentation. When I asked Siri where I could find VoiceOver documentation, I got two

Re: Documentation for VoiceOver on the iPhone?

gt; <https://support.apple.com/en-ca/guide/iphone/iphfa3d32c50/ios> > > Douglas Lawlor Email: doug.law...@gmail.com > > >> On Mar 24, 2022, at 8:56 AM, Herbie Allen wrote: >> >> Your best bet might be to go to Applevis where you can look for what’s new &g

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