RE: VFO and Microsoft

Hi Martin: You already have an option if you don't want to pay extra for a screenreader and use Windows. It's called NVDA and it's pretty good. To your point about Microsoft, though, I agree, however, that is not the business model Microsoft has chosen to adopt like Apple has. However, since Wi

OK, OK, and now for a reality check!

Hi All: Let’s all take a deep breath and a bottle of chill pills, people. Before you all continue spouting off that the end of the world is coming, take a look at the VFO Website, www.vfo-group.com . Here’s what you’ll see. The companies, Freedom Scientific, Optele

RE: Please, enough already

Thank you, Robert. The buy-out's done, there's nothing any of us can do about it except make sure that the leadership of VFO hears our concerns as loyal Window-Eyes users. Let's return this list to its intended purpose, to help people with Window-Eyes issues. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com

RE: Definition of Monopoly

Thanks, Amanda. Now can we all calm down and see how this merger or buy-out takes shape and hold people's feet to the fire to get the things we value, like good customer service and tech support? Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packe

My thoughts on AI Squqred Acquisition by VFO

Hello All: I’ve read through all of the discussion on this list about AI Squared being acquired by VFO. Let me share some thoughts, both as a Window-Eyes user for around 20 years who also uses JAWS extensively, and as a former Adaptive Technology Specialist who worked in the field with all pro

Re: betrayal

Darrell: I'm thinking many of those same thoughts on initially reading about this. Kind of looks on the surface like AT&T; they were broken up in the 80's because they were a monopoly, then have gradually built themselves back into the huge company they were. Looks on the surface, also, like typi

We're Back Up on Window-Eyes

Hello All: Some of you may remember we had an issue getting Window-Eyes to work on both our Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machines about a month or so ago. Thanks to the fine folks at AI Squared, we learned Webroot Secure Anywhere was the problem; it was blocking certain Window-Eyes components fr

RE: Dan is retiring

Hi Dan: As I told you in our phone conversation earlier today, I wish you all the best in your retirement. Get some rest, go fishing, travel, or just do whatever you want to do. You've earned it! Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @pack

RE: Problems with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows10 machine

y if you alt tab away and back again w e will get focus on it and you can have speech for that log on edit box. then tab to the yes button. or press alt y or is it control y to activate the yes button. -----Original Message----- From: Ray Campbell via Talk Sent: Monday, January 04, 2016 8:34 PM T

RE: Problems with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machine

ki=aisquared@lists.window-eyes.com] On Behalf Of Ray Campbell via Talk Sent: Monday, January 4, 2016 12:47 PM To: Window-Eyes Discussion List Subject: Fwd: Problems with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machine Hi All: I'm glad to be back on the Talk list.

Re: Problems with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machine

tion. The answer is that I tried that and it didn't seem to work. > The antivirus package continued to flag that file, so I got rid of > that package and installed a different antivirus software. Now > everything works fine. > Kevin Huber > > On 1/4/16, Ray Campbell via Talk wr

Fwd: Problems with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machine

Hi All: I'm glad to be back on the Talk list. Following is a copy of an email I sent to WE Support documenting some major issues we're having with Window-Eyes 9.3.1 on both a Windows 8.1 and Windows 10 machine. Just sharing in case anyone else is having any of these issues and may, along with th

Seeking Information on Braille Displays

Hello All: I am looking to replace my current Braille display and would like some information on potential replacements that are available. While I won’t be putting any money down right away, I’m in a position where I’m able to put funds aside with the idea of purchasing sometime in early Spri

RE: removing the get windows 10

Thanks, Don for these helpful instructions. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray Facebook: www.facebook.com/packerbackerray Support the Illinois Council of the Blind at our GoFundMe page: www.gofundme.com/icb2015. -O

RE: Twitter and Window Eyes

Hi Paulette: LinkedIn is very accessible using Window-Eyes. I wouldn't hesitate to join. It's a good place to be; I became aware of the job I'll be starting with United Airlines on October 6 thanks to the recruiter reaching out to me via LinkedIn. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray6503

Problems in 9.2 reading Desktop

Hello All: One more 9.2 issue. I'm having problems reading what is on the desktop as I arrow up, down, left and right. When I go to the desktop, Window-Eyes says 'No Selected Item'. When I arrow, I hear nothing. I've tried re-installing the Windows Explorer set files with no luck. Any idea

RE: Accessibility: A Reality Check

Hi Peter and all: Not only that, but Microsoft has chosen to make products accessible using a different model than Apple. Microsoft wants to make it possible for 3rd party vendors to develop accessible products, although the newer versions of Narrator since Windows 8 come much closer to what Appl

Startup Options Problem in WE 9.2

Hi All: I've got a problem and am not sure if I'm doing something wrong or if it's a Window-Eyes 9.2 issue. I have three user accounts on my system running Windows 8.1, one for my personal stuff, one for my wife's personal stuff and a third that I use for my consulting work. On the consulting

RE: Accessibility: A Reality Check

Here, here Peter. While I don't mind reading about issues with a new release of WE or another product, I hate whining. Trouble is, what's a legitimate problem vs. what's whining? I don't think people in general have this mindset of being out to get people who are blind. Companies like Apple and

RE: Microsoft and accessibility

Hi All: My Microsoft rule is to wait at least six months after a new Windows release before upgrading, sometimes longer if whatever my current OS version is works just fine for me. I'd rather have others deal with all the bugs, since as Peter said, there's no way to iron them all out in testing.

Another 9.2 issue

Hello Again: Another Window-Eyes 9.2 issue. When I go to the desk top and try arrowing up and down, all I hear is 'No Selected Item'. I also can't seem to read other list views, like my documents folder. I've updated the Windows Explorer set files and this does not seem to help. I'm runn

Miner issue with IE 11 and WE 9.2

Hello All: I've updated to WE 9.2 on my machine and am seeing a miner problem in IE 11. When I go into IE, then press ctrl+o to open another website, I don't get any audio feedback that I'm in an edit box as I have in previous IE versions with Window-Eyes. I've re-installed the IE set files an

RE: NFL audio pass

Hi Terry and all: I was wondering about that. I went to www.nfl.com/audiopass, and it appears they're pushing something called GamePass which includes Audio and Video feeds. It costs $99 per year. HTH, Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter

RE: Adobe Reader update

Hi Steve: I'm glad to hear that Adobe Reader DC is supported in the upcoming update as I have it on my Windows 8 machine and have to send all my PDFs through Kurzweil 1000. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray Facebook: www

RE: dealing with airline websites with window eyes

Hi All: We fly Southwest regularly. I do most of our booking at www.southwest.com, and while I sometimes have some trouble with the first screen where you select your origin and destination and dates and times of travel, I'm able to make it work. Once I get into the screen where I select flights

RE: outlook 2013 help needed

Hi Dennis: Here's how I fixed the Group By stuff: 1. Hit alt+v in the folder view to get to the view ribbon. 2. Tab to the View Settings button and press space bar. 3. Tab once to the 'Group by' button and press space bar. 4. You'll land on the 'Group by' checkbox, hit space bar to uncheck it.

Thanks for Bluetooth Help

Hello All: Just a quick note to say thanks to everyone for their help with my Bluetooth question. The purchase of a Bluetooth card is in my future. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray Facebook: www.facebook.c

How Can I Tell if I Have Bluetooth

Hi All: I have a question. I'm running an HP Pavilion with Windows 8.1 and Window-Eyes 9.1. How can I tell if I have a built-in Bluetooth card or not? I tried going to the start menu and searching for "Bluetooth" and I get directed to the connections area where it looks like all I can do is w

RE: Seeking Your Input

I used to administer, or attempt to administer, several lists on Google Groups. The interface is not very accessible, in fact, I don't believe I could do it with WE, had to use JFW. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray Face

Re: [EXTERNAL] Re: Seeking Your Input

No problems with Outlook 2013 here. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com On May 29, 2015, at 4:23 PM, Matthew Chao via Talk wrote: > Sure does, and it's VERY EASY to use! > > On a related note, I'd like to see more email clients suported other than > Outlook; it's so clumsy and kludgey. Isn't t

RE: Seeking Your Input

Hi Nick: I'm an expert user, but prefer the standard way of selecting as opposed to the F8 method as that's how it's done in every other program outside of web browsing programs like IE. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray

RE: Seeking Your Input

Hi All: Jeremy, a fourth suggestion. How about access to tools like CUITe Object Recorder, used in automated testing development. Ray Campbell ray153...@gmail.com Skype: ray650315 Blog: farmers-boy.livejournal.com Twitter: @packerbackerray Facebook: www.facebook.com/packerbackerray _

RE: Seeking Your Input

Hi: That's why I think efforts by AI Squared and other screen reader makers should be to get their products to work with mainstream remote assistance products like TeamViewer, LogMeInPro and others. These are the kinds of products used by entities like Geek Squad, and if they were accessible from

Re: Seeking Your Input

Several thoughts. First, I agree, let’s go back to the standard way of selecting and copying text from web pages. Second, one thing Window-Eyes does that no other screen reader to my knowledge does is allow you to hit a hot key and bring it back up when it stops talking. One thing I’d love for

RE: Seeking Your Input

Hello Jeremy: The top three things I would like to see in Window-Eyes are: 1. An OCR feature, where you could scan and recognize unknown graphical images. Sometimes, there are items on the screen which are labeled with images. At least one other screen reader has this kind of a capability. Some

Problems with Envelope/Label Edit Fields in mailings tab of word 2013

Hi All: I'm running Word 2013 on my machine with Window-Eyes 9.1. When I want to print an envelope or address labels in the mailings tab, WE says the boxes for entering in address information are 'Rich Edit', however, I can't use the arrow keys to go back over what I've entered into these boxe

Using Evite with WE 9.1

Hi All: Has anyone had experience using the Evite invitation sending site with Window-Eyes Version 9.1? I was looking at it and started going through creating an invitation. It looks pretty accessible, except I'm not clear on where to input the email addresses for the people I want to send th

RE: Problems Handling Microsoft Excel Attachments in Outlook 2013

easons for this to be the case, but I've had some success selecting the attachment with the shift RIGHT ARROW key rather than just arrowing to it. Try that and see if that helps. Best regards, Steve Jacobson On Mon, 11 May 2015 16:13:16 -0500, Ray Campbell via Talk wrote: >Hi All: &g

Problems Handling Microsoft Excel Attachments in Outlook 2013

Hi All: Does anyone know why there's such a problem handling Microsoft Excel attachments in Outlook 2013? Here's what I mean. If I get an email with a Microsoft Word attachment, I can shift-tab to the list of attachments, right arrow to the attachment I want, then press shift-F10, then tab to

Can I have Sign-in Screen Come up at Win 8.1 Startup?

Hi All: Well, kind of an update. We did get our new computer, an HP Pavilion running Windows 8.1. I have a question. Whenever I shut down the computer and bring it back up, it goes to the account that was last logged in. I’ve got 3 user accounts on this machine. Can I set it so the sign-in

Laptop Questions

Hello All: Well, we found out yesterday that Uncle Sam was kind to us and giving us some money back. So, considering that our current main computer, a Toshiba Extended Keyboard Laptop running Windows 7 32-bit is 6.5 years old, we’ve been talking about investing in a new one. This is our main