Firefox on the Mac.

2018-03-18 Thread Larry Smith
I’m not sure if this is the appropriate list to ask this question. If not, I’m sure someone will nicely or not so nicely inform me smiles! Is anyone using firefox on the Mac or Mac Air? If so, what are your thoughts? Is one browser preferred over the other, and if so, why? Please feel free to re

Re: Use scenarios for ipad over iPhone for blind users

2018-03-18 Thread Russ Kiehne
In my case, I bought a ipad mini for the following reasons: It has more volume and better sound than my ipod touch, victor reader stream booksense and plextalk pocket. It does everything I would do with a specialized player. With being able to lock the screen while playing audio content, I get m

Re: Logitech 480.

2018-03-18 Thread Richard Turner
Anthony, no, the K480 does not have a number pad, so it is smaller. There is a nice carrying case you can buy for around $20 that also holds an iPad for those who want to use it with an iPad. Later, Richard “The secret is not to make your music louder, but to make the world quieter.” - Mitc

Re: Book share an voice dream reader

2018-03-18 Thread Arlene
Here's a follow up to my question about the Tom voice, we switched on the tom voice on one of the iphone se phones, and we do like his voice. It doesn't sound like the Tom from newsline, though it sounds very much like the automated voice for dish. So far for apps we have newsline and the xm

Re: Use scenarios for ipad over iPhone for blind users

2018-03-18 Thread Arlene
Hi, Pam, we have an ipad mini, and I've heard containers on there, but didn't know what it was for. Thank you. Arlene - Original Message - From: "Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND" To: Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 3:47 PM Subject: RE: Use scenarios for ipad over iPhone for blind users Navi

Re: Firefox on the Mac.

2018-03-18 Thread Greg Wocher
Hello, The last time I tried it, it was not accessible. That was several months ago. Greg Wocher > On Mar 18, 2018, at 8:01 AM, Larry Smith wrote: > > I’m not sure if this is the appropriate list to ask this question. If not, > I’m sure someone will nicely or not so nicely inform me smiles! I

RE: Book share an voice dream reader

2018-03-18 Thread Richard Turner
If you have downloaded a voice in VoiceOver, you can select it from within Voice Dream Reader. The voice siply has to be available on your device. For example, I have both Tom and Tom Enhanced in the Voice Dream Voices because I downloaded Tom Enhanced. However, I only have one listing for Sama

Re: Firefox on the Mac.

2018-03-18 Thread John Panarese
It is accessible, but there are two specific issues. First, it can be sluggish with some sites with VoiceOver. Secondly, the rotor option with VO-u and general VO navigation doesn't always seem to register with all sites. Take Care John D. Panarese Director Mac for the Blind Tel, (631) 724-4

Re: Braille display Comparison

2018-03-18 Thread Paul Sandoval
Sandy, I prefer the Edge because of the directional keys, they can be used in place of single finger flicks. The limited note taking capabilities are very nice, and the battery is long-lasting. It has not been refreshed, but is a mostly stable device. > On Mar 16, 2018, at 5:44 PM, Sandra E.

Re: bluetooth keyboard for iphone ios10 and above

2018-03-18 Thread Paul Sandoval
Arlene, No, the num pad does not matter when using IOS. > On Mar 17, 2018, at 3:42 PM, Arlene wrote: > > Paul, thanks for telling me about the logitech 811. This keyboard sounds > really great, with the battery life, and since we're mainly at home, we don't > necessarily need a keyboard tha

Re: Bluetooth keyboard for iPhone ios10 and above

2018-03-18 Thread Arlene
I understand now, Paul. That's something I didn't know about the lay outs of the models of these keyboards, so thanks for explaining this. Arlene - Original Message - From: Paul Sandoval To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 2:13 PM Subject: Re: Bluetoot

Re: Using a keyboard with IOS

2018-03-18 Thread Arlene
Thank you, Richard. Arlene - Original Message - From: Richard Turner To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Saturday, March 17, 2018 7:23 PM Subject: RE: Using a keyboard with IOS Hi, The VO key, is not a key, it is a pair of keys. It is the Control Plus Options key press

Re: Using a keyboard with IOS

2018-03-18 Thread Arlene
I really appreciate these keyboard instructions. Arlene - Original Message - From: Doc wright To: viphone@googlegroups.com Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2018 1:27 AM Subject: Re: Using a keyboard with IOS Voiceover key commands QuickNav General Navigation table with 4 col

Re: Use scenarios for ipad over iPhone for blind users

2018-03-18 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi all, I have the iPad Pro 10.5 inch. I love the split view. I can have say the messages app on the left and Writer on the right so I can copy a message right into Writer without having to take a bunch of steps to get there. Just another’s point of view. I also love the audio but the 8+ has gr

RE: Using a keyboard with IOS

2018-03-18 Thread David Moore
Thank you so much for these commands. I am about to get an iPhone, and I will refer to these instructions a lot. It is right in my favorite documents in One Drive. Really appreciate it. David Moore Sent from Mail for Windows 10 From: Arlene Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2018 4:42 PM To: viphone@googlegr

Re: Bluetooth keyboard for iPhone ios10 and above

2018-03-18 Thread Christopher Chaltain
Note that you can use these keyboards with multiple devices. The key caps just give you a familiar look and feel. For example, you can use the same keyboard with an iPhone, and Android phone or a Windows PC, regardless of whether the keys are modeled after Apple or IBM or Microsoft. On 03/18/

Re: Use scenarios for ipad over iPhone for blind users

2018-03-18 Thread Ioana Gandrabur
Thanks so much. Wondering about the talking atlas app could not find it in the Canadian store. Is it still available? Any impressions about it? Do any of you use iPad for music input software with say a virtual keyboard for writing notes? I use symphony pro 5 and they also have an ipad app. Ma

A List Member Would Like to Order the Scan Stand for use with his iPhone, A Question

2018-03-18 Thread M. Taylor
Hello Everyone, Todd Patkus, a list member, would like to purchase the portable scan stand for use with his iPhone. I will paste in the text of his question below my signature. As he does not have posting privileges, you may reply to him, directly, at: tpte...@gmail.com. Thank you, Mark Or

Google Lens is now available on iOS, The Verge

2018-03-18 Thread M. Taylor
Google Lens is now available on iOS By Thuy Ong Google is officially rolling out its Lens feature to Apple iOS devices over the next few weeks. Lens is an on-demand object recognition tool, accessible through the Google Photos app. When users take a photo of a book or painting, for example, Lens r

iPad Split View and question regarding iPad gesture

2018-03-18 Thread joedinero68
Good Evening Folks I have 2 quick questions. I am beginning to start to utilize an iPad and have a couple of hopefully basic and probably dumb questions. I read about a 4 finger tap gesture where on the left and right sides of the screen. What differentiates this from a 4 finger sweep left and

Re: Best Password Manager

2018-03-18 Thread Maria Reyes
I really love 1Password. I tried LastPass and it really wasn't like 1Password. So how is Bitwarden different? Maria Reyes Owner of the Apple 411 list: apple411+subscr...@groups.io Click this link to join the Apple 411 WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/0bMtIrmqoyzJwnbRjqjPsO > On Mar