RE: Question regarding Libby

Hello Terri, Christopher's answer was spot on. If you want to borrow a title that is not available, you can place it on hold and when it becomes available, you will be notified either via email or from within the app, or both. It's up to you. The great thing about Libby is now you can see

RE: : BARD

No, I probably should be! LOL From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 8:04 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: : BARD It sounds almost like automatic language switching is on; and something about the web

Re: : BARD

It sounds almost like automatic language switching is on; and something about the web site is triggering that behavior. I don't remember where the language switching setting is in Jaws. Are you a part of the JFW users list? I'd ask there since this is really a Windows/Jaws question. Or, I could

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Hey, no problem! I didn’t even remember that until I went looking for the email I sent to Winston so I could let the list know what issues I was waiting to be addressed in Voice Dream Writer. -- Christopher (AKA CJ) Chaltain at Outlook From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard

RE: Question regarding Libby

I haven't listened to an audio book through Libby yet, but I did check out and read a Kindle book in the Kindle app which I checked out with Libby. You don't need to wait for a physical book to become available, but it works the same way. Only a certain number of books are allowed to be checked

Re: [VoiceDreamProducts] Voice Dream Writer update

Richard, I think that was the problem I had when first opening the update. I couldn't access my files until I went to the tools portion of the APP, and then I found my files. Now it's working just fine. > On Aug 1, 2022, at 6:55 PM, Richard Turner > wrote: > >  > There is another

Question regarding Libby

Hello everyone, I have heard of Libby before. But I haven't ever attempted to use it. However, after reading about Mark's experience with it, I thought I would download it, and give it a try. I have a question though, that I hope someone can answer. If I am able to search my library,

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

HI, I am a little disappointed of this update. the long wait feature, able to save file in different folders is not yet include. I used to use Voice Dream Writer app to write notes. Unfortunately, the app only saves all files in the same folder, it is hard to locate or find the older

RE: : BARD

I am using Windows 10, using Jaws 2022,Edge as the browser. But , BARD is the only web site that does it. From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 5:54 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: : BARD It would

RE: [VoiceDreamProducts] Voice Dream Writer update

There is another update, version 1.76 that also mentions fixing a File Manager crash. Two updates in one day. Richard “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” - Søren Kierkegaard My web site:

RE: : BARD

It would help to know which operating system, which screen reader, etc. Richard “People demand freedom of speech as a compensation for the freedom of thought which they seldom use.” - Søren Kierkegaard My web site: https://www.turner42.com 礪 From:

RE: Update 15.6 did not install last night, even thought it said it would.

Thanks, got it done. -Original Message- From: viphone@googlegroups.com [mailto:viphone@googlegroups.com] On Behalf Of Sieghard Weitzel Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 2:34 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Update 15.6 did not install last night, even thought it said it would.

: BARD

Speaking about BARD, I got my BARD account coming up in English, and as soon as it opens, says translating to French, and it only on the BARD web site. My wife says the the print is still in Enlish.any ideas appreciated. Kenny Nead -- The following information is important for all members of

RE: BARD on the Echo 10

BARD is not! Available on Amazon echo devices yet. They are working on it, but haven’t even done their pilot test yet. Dave From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Donna Casteen Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 9:26 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: BARD on the Echo 10

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Richard, Thank you for this. That sounds quite interesting Janet From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 4:57 PM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: RE: Voice Dream Writer update Voice Dream Writer is an app for writing notes. It can use

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Thanks for the reminder. I hope you never expect me to remember everything I say on this, or any other list, . I remember that clearly now. IN fact, I sent Winston a confirmation. So, I think this update is not the major update or he will have written much more. I plan to use the

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Voice Dream Writer is an app for writing notes. It can use what is known as markup language to create headings, bulleted lists, or numbered lists, etc. When you create a document it is in plain text and it can only open and read plain text files. If you go back to a file, it always opens

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Voice Dream Writer is an editor that’s specifically designed for the blind. It can read what you’ve typed back to you so you can easily find some mistakes. It has an elegant way to navigate around your document. It provides some word suggestions if you’re having trouble finding the right word.

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Got it Richard. I explained my issues with Voice Dream Writer on the Voice Dream products list a while ago, and you suggested I reached out to Winston, which I did. Winston told me that Voice Dream Writer needs some work and it may make more sense to address everything all at once and not in a

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Hi Richard and All, This might sound like a stupid question, but I’m going to ask it any way. What does Voice Dream Writer do? I have the Voice Dream scanner, as wellas the Voice Dream Reader. I love the Voice Dream Scanner though, and I haven’t learned yet how to use the Voice Dream

Re: Voice Dream Writer update

Hi, I sent the update info from the app store so that is all I know. Winston can be reached at wins...@voicedream.com I don't know what your issues are. HTH, Richard “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what

RE: Update 15.6 did not install last night, even thought it said it would.

Go to Settings > General > Software Updates and see what it says. If it didn’t install you should be able to tap “Install” or, if it hasn’t downloaded “Download and Install” and do it manually. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Carolyn Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 6:21 AM To: viPhone

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Richard, I’ll be checking this out myself later, but do you know if this update includes more changes? I reported my issues with VD Writer a while ago and was told that it needed some major work. I’m forgetting his name, but who’s the author of the Voice Dream products? -- Christopher (AKA CJ)

Looking best flip case for my iPhone 13

Hi members, I am using iPhone 13 presently. I am looking to buy a durable and nice professional flip case with cash pocket for my iPhone 13. Kindly suggest me the best flip cover for my phone. I i won't mind if it makes my phone little bulky. My primary concern is to protect my phone from

Family calendar.

Well my aunt finally decided she wanted to get the calendar appointments. And she also thought it was cool that it has the address and everything on there. So here’s my question I like it where remind you one day before and two hours before. So just for my aunt how can she so doesn’t get those

RE: BARD on the Echo 10- my mistake

Hello all I’m sorry I got you all excited about accessing BARD on an Echo device. I just realized it was NFB Newsline I never got working on the Echo. I just opened it and told it I wanted to read the New Yorker which is in my favorites. It started reading something at such a rapid rate, it

Re: I'm Liking Libby Audiobook Listening, Lots

I have always liked the overdrive app. It has almost always worked well for me. Now the hoopla app is another story entirely. I'm glad to hear that the libby app is finally accessible. However, I intend to use the overdrive app for as long as possible. I'm just glad to hear that when I

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

I wonder if someone confused Bookshare with BARD? Bookshare has a skill for Echo devices that I believe is still in beta, and when I tried it a few months ago, was not worth the trouble. BARD certainly is not on Echo yet. If I'm wrong, someone please cite the source for their information.

Re: thanks to Apple tv

yes. And Apple listens to their blind employees and implements changes much faster than other platforms. I love Apple TV plus. Well worth the money. Richard “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

Donna, BARD most definitely cannot be currently accessed on an Echo device. NLS is currently working on making BARD available on these devices but nothing has been announced about when this will happen. I expect it will take some time. Alan Lemly Sent from my iPhone > On Aug 1, 2022, at

thanks to Apple tv

Hi, Since recently, I've been watching Apple tv plus. I'm really amazed how everything made by them, come with Audio description - AD built in in many languages other then English. Its really a good and accessible thinking. I'm doing a bit compperisson to other services, and saying, they have

Re: Voice Dream Writer update

if by VD Writer you mean Voice Dream Writer, then yes. Richard “What we think or what we know or what we believe is in the end of little consequence. The only thing of consequence is what we do” ~ John Ruskin My web site: https://www.turner42.com > On Aug 1, 2022, at 7:56 AM, Andrew J.

RE: BARD on the Echo 10

Thanks. That would be doable. I did activate something called a BARD skill but never figured out what it could do. From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Kathy Blackburn Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:50 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Re: BARD on the Echo 10 As yet,

RE: Voice Dream Writer update

Is the update to this? I have the v d writer from a few years ago. Andy and Leroy From: viphone@googlegroups.com On Behalf Of Richard Turner Sent: Monday, August 1, 2022 10:36 AM To: viphone@googlegroups.com Subject: Voice Dream Writer update Voice Dream Writer, - Fixed MS Word export.

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

As yet, no skill is available for reading BARD books. If you have BARD Mobile on an iPhone or other device that can bluetooth connect to your Echo, that would be the way to hear the books on your Echo. Kathy Blackburn kblac...@austin.rr.com On Aug 1, 2022 9:28 AM, Mickey Quenzer wrote:Hello: I

Voice Dream Writer update

Voice Dream Writer, - Fixed MS Word export. It is now a fully supported feature and no longer experimental. - Open files with .md extension. - Updated all icons to be consistent with Voice Dream Reader., Version 1.7.5 • 77.5 MB Richard “What we think or what we know or what we

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

Hello: I haven’t heard about this can you get me more information so I can help you? On Mon, Aug 1, 2022 at 9:17 AM wrote: > Can someone tell me the best place to get info on how to read BARD Books > using an Echo device? It's not intuitive at all. I activated it on my Echo > 10 but haven't

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

This I had no clue about. Wow. > On Aug 1, 2022, at 10:25, Donna Casteen wrote: > > Wait...What, Bard Mobile can now be accessed from an Echo device??? Where can > I find info on how to do this? > > Donna > >> >>  >> Can someone tell me the best place to get info on how to read BARD Books

Re: BARD on the Echo 10

Wait...What, Bard Mobile can now be accessed from an Echo device??? Where can I find info on how to do this? Donna > >  > Can someone tell me the best place to get info on how to read BARD Books > using an Echo device? It's not intuitive at all. I activated it on my Echo > 10 but haven't

BARD on the Echo 10

Can someone tell me the best place to get info on how to read BARD Books using an Echo device? It's not intuitive at all. I activated it on my Echo 10 but haven't succeededin getting abook to load up, even if it has been downloaded on my phone. Deidre -- The following

RE: netflix newby

I find Netflix to have a very easy app to navigate. Often such apps work better on the web than they do on the app, which for those that do work well, they make it so much easier to use the particular vendor. Navigate by heading and you will find everything you need.

Re: netflix newby

I also just chose category from the main screen, and Audio Description is one of the choices you can choose. After you choose it from the list of categories, you will be in a list of movies and shows that have audio description. Hope this helps. Chris > On Aug 1, 2022, at 9:23 AM, Tom

Re: netflix newby

I think you can also do a search on netflicks for audio description and it should take you to the category of described movies. > On Aug 1, 2022, at 4:44 AM, Chris Chaffin wrote: > > > Here is a list of movie and TV Shows that are described on Netflix. It is > updated regularly. > >

Update 15.6 did not install last night, even thought it said it would.

Last night, I connected my phone, even though I had about 70% battery level. So, this morning, when I picked up my phone, it said that the update did not install. Also, with it on the wired charger, I had left it in the living room, and when my husband was in the kitchen, evidently, it said

Re: netflix newby

Here is a list of movie and TV Shows that are described on Netflix. It is updated regularly. https://adp.acb.org/netflixad.html Hope this helps. Chris > On Aug 1, 2022, at 4:34 AM, Mo Khan wrote: > >  > hi, > There’s a filter that says audio described films > It’s hard to find sometimes

Re: NFL stream service

I also have a radio, however since I live in England and follow the Giants that won't work. It looks like dodgy streams for me if tunein is no longer covering it. On 7/31/22, Andy Baracco wrote: > As of last year, the Game Day app for Football still worked, at least for > the 49ers. > Andy > >

Re: netflix newby

hi, There’s a filter that says audio described films It’s hard to find sometimes and different places depending on if using on iPad or tv ask someone sighted to help you find if yiu cannot find it good luck. thank you. Mo. On Sat, Jul 30, 2022 at 6:36 PM Paula Jordan wrote: > Hi all. I’ve just