RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Sieghard Weitzel
Hi Reggie, Whether you can get buy with only an iPhone you should know and it almost sounds like you already answered it since you said you never use your Mac Mini. I personally don't think an iPad will give you that much more in terms of useability, definitely it would for a sighted person or

Re: Quirk with Bank of America app

2018-08-01 Thread Teresa Christian
I also use the B of A app. I don't have investments so haven't experienced what you are saying on those pages. I have, however, experienced something similar on the pages to pay bills and to make transfers. Mostly towards the bottom of the page when I'm trying to get to the next step or done. I

RE: Quirk with Bank of America app

2018-08-01 Thread R Van Lant
Ok, thanks. I will report the annoyance to B of A. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Les Kriegler Sent: Monday, July 30, 2018 9:35 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: Quirk with Bank of America app Yes, I can confirm this. And I reported it

RE: accessible apps for flights?

2018-08-01 Thread R Van Lant
I mainly fly on Southwest. The app is quite accessible for finding flights, but I found the area where you fill in the passenger information horrible. Knowing that Southwest agents are very willing to help over the phone, I would likely look for flights on the app, then call to book them.

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Mary Otten
Well, Apple laptops, the current ones that is the MacBook pros, are expensive. You can certainly still get a MacBook Air, and there are rumors that that line might be refreshed this year. I don’t like the keyboard that they’re using these days. I like the one on the air OK. My husband has an

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Esther Levegnale
Hi, All! This is quite an interesting thread. I use my iPhone 7+ for just about everything—from purchasing things, ordering groceries, and the like. I have a Dell computer which I bought in 2011 and the only thing I do with that is do word documents and print them on my Braille Blazer—yes,

RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
Jim used to have a TV for a monitor, but it died. It was about ten years old. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of regina alvarado Sent: Wednesday, August 1, 2018 8:06 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
I do use mine for bank records, and I'd have a time managing them on my phone. I am sure that some day, there'll be a way that I learn and probably use the phone for everything. Why not? It's always handy. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com

RE: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Carolyn Arnold
My daughter-in-law uses her trusty iPhone 6 for everything, net research, everything, and every now and then, a phone, ha ha. Best regards, Carolyn -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of pegkan...@gmail.com Sent: Wednesday,

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread regina alvarado
Good questions Mary. I partly cannot figure out how to interact with my mini, but most of all I would be stuck at my desk. It is also a 2015 Mini using an old television for a monitor. I have only 4 gigs so I am not able to upgrade, told you need 8 at least. If I could find someone to set it

Re: Voicedream Dropbox Issue

2018-08-01 Thread Richard Turner
I'm glad to say I have had no troubels with DropBox and VDR. Did this just start? I've found once I set up Dropbox permissions in VDR, it just works. I hope someone has a solution for you. Richard "Travel is fatal to prejudice, bigotry, and narrow-mindedness, and many of our people need it

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Jennie Facer
Hi, The only thing I use a computer for is to print my paystub‘s. Our use of my phone, Apple Watch, and iPad for all my other needs. Hope this helps. Jenn Jenn and Kumi > On Aug 1, 2018, at 3:05 PM, regina alvarado wrote: > > I know this is an individual preference, but here is a question for

Re: Accessibility of either DirecTV or Comcast

2018-08-01 Thread Donna
The Direct Tv app is fully accessible. Donna > > Hello there, > > I was just wondering if any of you had good experiences with either DirecTV > or Comcast in regards to using the apps. > I’m only considering switching from what I currently have, but don’t want to > jump to something that’s

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread pegkane52
I also use an Apple Watch, kind of forgot about that. I do not think for me and other device is something I need or want at this time. I could use an old computer that belong to my husband and has been completely refurbished, but I like what I am using right now. Peggy Sent from my IPhone.

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread Mary Otten
Well, it seems to me the real question is: why don’t you use your Mac Mini? Is it the fact that you were tied to the desk? Or is it the fact that maybe you’re having issues with getting along with voiceover and whatever applications you need to use there? I think rather than talk about what

Re: what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread pegkane52
Hi, I only use an iPhone 7 for all of my needs, I do not have a computer, at one time I did have an iPad, but gave it away to my son. Peggy Peggy Sent from my IPhone. > On Aug 1, 2018, at 5:05 PM, regina alvarado wrote: > > I know this is an individual preference, but here is a question

what to replace a couple devices with

2018-08-01 Thread regina alvarado
I know this is an individual preference, but here is a question for consideration. OK, OK, may be a couple questions. LOL. I am interested in whether anyone only uses a mobile device and never a computer, is that possible. I have a Mac Mini, but I never use it. if I decided to trade in my Mac

Re: Any Updates on Accessible sprinkler timers?

2018-08-01 Thread Denny Schwab
I use the Rachio app and find it very accessible. The only real issue I have is that it does not tell you if something is selected or not, for instance when you are trying to select which of the zones are going to be watered on a given schedule. It is easy enough to work around that though,

Re: Accessibility of either DirecTV or Comcast

2018-08-01 Thread Robin Frost
Hi, I can say Comcast’s x-1 platform and it’s speaking set top box along with their xfinity apps for iPhone are extremely accessible and intuitive to use for me. I give them a lot of credit for not just meeting a requirement but doing so in a way that has been informed by the people for whom

Re: All sound randomly stopping on iPhone SE

2018-08-01 Thread Jessica Dail
Hi, How do you usually carry the device on a daily basis? If in your pants pocket, then yes, you may be bumping one of the buttons. I’m not sure why all sound would just disappear. Are you turning the volume all the way down by accident? Thanks, Jessica Sent from my iPad > On Aug 1, 2018,

Accessibility of either DirecTV or Comcast

2018-08-01 Thread Tom
Hello there, I was just wondering if any of you had good experiences with either DirecTV or Comcast in regards to using the apps. I'm only considering switching from what I currently have, but don't want to jump to something that's not accessible. I'd appreciate hearing from you about

All sound randomly stopping on iPhone SE

2018-08-01 Thread Cristobal Muñoz
Hello list, So recently I’ve been dealing with an issue that’s been happening more and more. While using my iPhone SE, be it dictating something or just regular navigating, all sound will just stop. No Voiceover, no system sounds, no Siri, nothing. Not even flicking the mute switch on the side of

Voicedream Dropbox Issue

2018-08-01 Thread Kelby Carlson
Issues with VDR just keep cropping up. This time it's an issue with adding files. When I try to add a file from Dropbox, some of the folders in Dropbox don't show up in VDR's list. i know they are uploaded to Dropbox as they show up on the Dropbox app on my phone. I haven't tried uninstalling