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Re: OCR Scanner
Ann Parsons
Evening,
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Well Alan, a couple of questions: one, what do you want to do with this scanner?; two, how much money do you want to spend? If you just want it for reading the occasional mail or church bulletin or whatever, a small epson scanner for under an hundred dollars will do. On the other hand, if you want to do heavy scanning of books and so on, you will want to spend the $250.00 for a Plustek Book Edge Scanner. Ann P. Original message:
Hi All, I work at a place that has a fair amount of blind residents that Thanks in Advance Allen --
Ann K. Parsons Portal Tutoring EMAIL: akp@sero.email Author of The Demmies: http://www.dldbooks.com/annparsons/ Portal Tutoring web site: http://www.portaltutoring.info Skype: Putertutor "All that is gold does not glitter, Not all those who wander are lost."
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Re: Cleaning the cd-rom drive in my laptop
Troy Burnham
Hello Michael,
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Thanks for the reply, I plan on getting with the guy who works on my computer this week and discussing the situation with him to see what he thinks. As I mentioned before other than the cd drive not working everything else seems to be functioning so maybe that bodes well for me being able to save this laptop and bnot have to pay the price for a new one. Troy
On Feb 4, 2018, at 7:41 PM, Michael Boyd <mike122061@outlook.com> wrote:
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OCR Scanner
Allen West
Hi All,
I work at a place that has a fair amount of blind residents that cannot use smart phones or OpenBook. We are looking for a stand along OCR scanner. Are they still made? If so, can someone tell me who sells them? Thanks in Advance Allen
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Re: Cleaning the cd-rom drive in my laptop
Michael Boyd <mike122061@...>
Most any problem with any electronic device due to a liquid spill is going to show up immediately. You would already know it if any fatal damage was done. If you can remove the CD ROM drive and it is not enclosed, many are not, then a little alcohol, a rag and some cotton swabs will typically do the trick for you. This will probably help with the keyboard as well. If you cannot get the keys to come off of the keyboard, there is a tool available to do this which cost around $5. Spenting $10 - 15 on these items which you probably already have is much better than the cost of investing in a new computer. You can pick up a new CD/DVD ROM drive for anywhere between $20 to as muhch as you wish to spend. Some of these carry the name brands of the most popular electronics manufacturers.
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Michael
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Troy Burnham Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 9:57 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Cleaning the cd-rom drive in my laptop Thanks for the reply Anne, the brand of tea I drink isn't what makes it sweet but I sweeten it myself so there was sugar in what got spilled. This computer is 4 or 5 years old so I've just decided to invest in a new one rather than trying to fix this one. As was mentioned liquid is bad for a computer, and I'm afraid that even if I changed out the cd drive on this computer that I may run into more problems in the future that haven't shown up yet. Troy On Feb 4, 2018, at 6:07 AM, Ann Parsons <akp@sero.email> wrote:
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tech question for a friend
Michael Amaro
Hello Listers,
A friend of mine, is looking for a file recover
utility that is accessible with jaws. Can some one please
help?
thanks
Michael
Email:
iPhone:
mikeameli@...
JFK" What kind of peace do I mean? What kind of peace do
we seek? Not a Pax Americana enforced on the world by American weapons of war.
Not the peace of the grave or the security of the slave. I am talking about
genuine peace, the kind of peace that makes life on earth worth living, the kind
that enables men and nations to grow and to hope and to build a better life for
their children--not merely peace for Americans but peace for all men and
women--not merely peace in our time but peace for all
time."
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Re: Question about "Resolve 1 security issue found on your Google account" email
Michael Boyd <mike122061@...>
I have been getting a message like this one and it looks a lot like a scam email to me. I too can find nothing in my account at gmail.com that leads me to believe that anything is wrong.
Michael
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io]
On Behalf Of Loy
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 7:40 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: [TechTalk] Question about "Resolve 1 security issue found on your Google account" email
Are others receiving this message and what does it mean. I go to my Google. account and find nothing wrong. 1 security issue found on your account We’ve upgraded the Security Checkup to give you specific, personalized recommendations to strengthen the security of your Google Account. Take the 2-minute checkup today to see the actions you should take to make your account more secure.
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Re: windows 10 updates
Mike B. <mb69mach1@...>
Hi
Karim,
No, the
oppurtunity has yet to present itself. The latest Creator edition was
installed before I installed OE.
Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree.
----- Original Message -----
From: Karim
Lakhani
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2018 2:32 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] windows 10 updates Hi Mike,
Have you used this process with success?
Thanks.
$$$$
EMAIL:karim.lakhani@...
$$$$
SKYPE: goldenace4
$$$$
I'm worth
more dead, then alive. From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 4:01 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] windows 10 updates Hi
Karim,
Depending on what
version of Outlook Express you're running the dude that made OE useable for Win
7, 8, & 10 also has created a restore tool for Windows 10
users. A Dropbox download link is below, but make sure you read all
the documentation before you use the tool. If you don't feel comfortable
with my download the link to the website where you can get it will be below the
Dropbox link.
Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. ----- Original Message -----
From: Karim
Lakhani
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 2:03 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] windows 10 updates Hi,
I'm real
frustrated with the way "MS" keeps wiping out the outlook express
data.
It also gets
rid of the icon on the desk top.
I'm not sure
what has happened to skype because the icon for that was also
gone.
I'm having
issues logging into skype after trying to install the latest version 8
again.
Not sure how
to make sure I can use my apps, or just don't let win 10 install
apps.?
and
not have someone just wiping the data from my machine.
Any ideas
would help.
$$$$
EMAIL:karim.lakhani@...
$$$$
SKYPE: goldenace4
$$$$
I'm worth
more dead, then alive.
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Re: The Victor Reader
Carolyn Arnold
Your server can tell you, if you are leasing your router, byut if you have bought, you would need to find it if you've filed the password or get someone to read from the bottom of the router. It is case sensitive, so you would keep that in mind when copying, if you can get it from your server.
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It is just great to be able to download directly onto the Stream. Cordially, Carolyn
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jim Wohlgamuth Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 5:12 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader Hi Jeffrey! I got the WiFi issues figured out sort of anyhow..? I either cannot remember my WiFi password or cannot remember what I did with it it if I wrote it down. But, from what i have seen so far, I really do like! I am really unable to do anything until I am able to get the WiFi password. I had it, I used it on my PC, my Galaxy S7 and my AT&T treck tablet. Guess I am going to have to try and reset it which I suspect will open another can of worms<SMILE!>. THANKS Muchh! de <KF8LT><Jim>. On 03-Feb-18 11:32, Jeffrey Schwartz wrote: You hold down the number one key to access the manual. What problems are you having. I might be able to help. I use mine extensively. Regards, Jeff From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jim Wohlgamuth Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:49 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader Actually Jeff, I bought mine second hand and I was told by its previous owner that there was a users manual that I could access on the device. As of yet I have not found it<SMILE!>. Guess I will just have to contact its previous owner and get the info. THANKS! de <KF8LT><Jim>. On 03-Feb-18 00:07, Jeffrey Schwartz wrote: When I first got mine I has d Some issues. As I recall, one needs to contact humanware for a code or such to activate it. I used their tech support to get it going. Since then I have been very happy with mine. Jeff From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jim Wohlgamuth Sent: Friday, February 2, 2018 11:52 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> Subject: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader Hi there FOLKS! Received a Victor reader and am having some issues in getting it figured out..? Can someone please help me? You can respond to me at wohlggie@outlook.com <mailto:wohlggie@outlook.com> . THANKS Much THANKS! de <KF8LT><Jim>.
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Re: The Victor Reader
Carolyn Arnold
Yes, and isn't that just the most efficient way to get
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books. My daughter-in-law called last week to tell me about a book she was excited about. When we got off the phone, I found it, downloaded it, texted her that I was in process of downloading it. She was just amazed that within five minutes, I was getting that book, which I have since read. Cordially, Carolyn
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Ekstrand, Pamela A. -ND Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 2:40 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader If it is the VR Stream 2 or Trek, you can download the BARD books over WIFI, directly from the Stream, once your Stream has been authorized for BARD. Pam ________________________________________ From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [main@TechTalk.groups.io] on behalf of Jeffrey Schwartz [jeffreyschwartz0238@comcast.net] Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 12:02 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader The reader must be connected to your pc with a usb cable if you are going to transfer books from the Bard site. If you don't use Bard, you should try it. It has all of the books owned by the NLS library for the blind and disabled. It you need the url, let me know. It must be charged on a regular basis. If you plug it in to the same usb port and leave your pc on overnight it will be charged. The cable has a large usb connector on one end for going into your pc and a small end which connects to the bottom of the reader. Downloaded books are in .zip format and must be opened. You can do this by focusing on the file and using your context key or shift plus F ten. I have a humanware companion which helps to transfer the book to the reader or you can copy the book and then go into the reader if it is connected to your pc. Open the reader. The segment you want to paste the book is the second one listed called something like digital books. You must hit enter on this segment name to open it. Then you can paste the book by control plus v. Jeff From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jim Wohlgamuth Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:36 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader Hi there! I believe it is the older model and I just need help in general setup and use. I have never owned one and will eventually get it figured out, but would like to do so without a lot of trial and error <SMILE!>. If you need any further info let me know. THANKS MUCH! de <KF8LT><Jimm>. On 03-Feb-18 07:47, Ann Parsons wrote: Hi Jim, It would help if we knew if this was a VR Stream II or the new VR Stream Trek. Also, what do you need help to do? You may find that getting answers may be easier on the VR Stream list. To subscribe, send an msg to: VRStream-request@vrstreamusers.org<mailto:VRStream-request@v rstreamusers.org> In the subject line write: subscribe. Ann P.
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Re: spell check in outlook
Carolyn Arnold
I'm talking about in an email in Outlook - Spell Check: Alt
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A is for add to dictionary, but you also can tab through changes, ignore, then dictionary. Cordially, Carolyn
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From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Gene Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 12:57 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] spell check in outlook That doesn't match what I saw on the Internet. Are you talking about Word or Outlook. Gene ----- Original Message ----- From: Carolyn Arnold <mailto:4carolyna@windstream.net> Sent: Saturday, February 03, 2018 10:42 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> Subject: Re: [TechTalk] spell check in outlook Alt A is the keyboard option, and if you tab, tab to list of suggestions, ignore, and the next one is add to dictionary. Cordially, Carolyn -----Original Message----- From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwartz Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 9:24 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io <mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io> Subject: [TechTalk] spell check in outlook There are certain words and names which the spell check tells me are wrong. I used the ignore option but would like to add these words to the dictionary from which outlook draws. Instead of using a short cut, such as alt plus I, I use the tab key to search for options. I can not find an add to dictionary option. Any help would be appreciated. Regards, Jeff
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Re: The Victor Reader
Carolyn Arnold
I have my Victor Reader Stream connected to our Wi-Fi, download right to it, maybe 20-30 books, then shift over and read whatever book I'm reading while downloading. Often I stop reading, and it is still downloading, because it takes a long time to load a bunch of books. Anyway, I am really happy with mine, especially like browsing the collections.
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Cordially, Carolyn
-----Original Message-----
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwartz Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 12:03 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader The reader must be connected to your pc with a usb cable if you are going to transfer books from the Bard site. If you don’t use Bard, you should try it. It has all of the books owned by the NLS library for the blind and disabled. It you need the url, let me know. It must be charged on a regular basis. If you plug it in to the same usb port and leave your pc on overnight it will be charged. The cable has a large usb connector on one end for going into your pc and a small end which connects to the bottom of the reader. Downloaded books are in .zip format and must be opened. You can do this by focusing on the file and using your context key or shift plus F ten. I have a humanware companion which helps to transfer the book to the reader or you can copy the book and then go into the reader if it is connected to your pc. Open the reader. The segment you want to paste the book is the second one listed called something like digital books. You must hit enter on this segment name to open it. Then you can paste the book by control plus v. Jeff From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jim Wohlgamuth Sent: Saturday, February 3, 2018 10:36 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] The Victor Reader Hi there! I believe it is the older model and I just need help in general setup and use. I have never owned one and will eventually get it figured out, but would like to do so without a lot of trial and error <SMILE!>. If you need any further info let me know. THANKS MUCH! de <KF8LT><Jimm>. On 03-Feb-18 07:47, Ann Parsons wrote: Hi Jim, It would help if we knew if this was a VR Stream II or the new VR Stream Trek. Also, what do you need help to do? You may find that getting answers may be easier on the VR Stream list. To subscribe, send an msg to: VRStream-request@vrstreamusers.org <mailto:VRStream-request@vrstreamusers.org> In the subject line write: subscribe. Ann P.
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Re: windows 10 updates
Karim Lakhani
Hi Mike,
Have you used this process with success?
Thanks.
$$$$
EMAIL:karim.lakhani@...
$$$$
SKYPE: goldenace4
$$$$
I'm worth
more dead, then alive.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Mike B. Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 4:01 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] windows 10 updates Hi
Karim,
Depending on what
version of Outlook Express you're running the dude that made OE useable for Win
7, 8, & 10 also has created a restore tool for Windows 10
users. A Dropbox download link is below, but make sure you read all
the documentation before you use the tool. If you don't feel comfortable
with my download the link to the website where you can get it will be below the
Dropbox link.
Take care. Mike. Sent from my iBarstool.
Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree. ----- Original Message -----
From: Karim
Lakhani
Sent: Friday, February 02, 2018 2:03 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] windows 10 updates Hi,
I'm real
frustrated with the way "MS" keeps wiping out the outlook express
data.
It also gets
rid of the icon on the desk top.
I'm not sure
what has happened to skype because the icon for that was also
gone.
I'm having
issues logging into skype after trying to install the latest version 8
again.
Not sure how
to make sure I can use my apps, or just don't let win 10 install
apps.?
and
not have someone just wiping the data from my machine.
Any ideas
would help.
$$$$
EMAIL:karim.lakhani@...
$$$$
SKYPE: goldenace4
$$$$
I'm worth
more dead, then alive.
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JAWS & Making Macros or Templates, Maybe?
Mike B. <mb69mach1@...>
Hi
All,
Running Windows 7
Pro, Jaws 16 thru J2018, & Office 2010.
What I am
wanting to do is to be able to paste 1 page over the top of another in this
format. I have trivia questions that I send out with answers, There are 15
questions with 15 answers. I would like for the questions to have 6 blank
lines between them. i.e, Question #1 would be on line #1, Q #2 would be on
line #7, Q #3 would be on line #13....
This way when I
paste the answers over the top of the questions, with the answers being of
a simlar format, but using different line numbers. i.e, Answer #1 would be
on line #4, A #2 would be on #10, A #3 would be on line #16..., all the way
through for the 15 questions & answers..
Using this
presumed format each line of text, either a question or answer, would have 2
blank lines separating them. Is there a macro or template available that
will do this? If not, can someone give me instructions on how to create
such a macro or template?
All help will be greatly appreciated & graciously accepted. Thank y'all very much. Take care.
Mike. Sent from my iBarstool. Arguing with a woman is like reading a software license agreement. In the end you have to ignore everything, & click I agree.
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Re: seeking headset
Gene
What kind of quality do you want? These days,
you can get very good sounding headphones for somewhere between forty and fifty
dollars, roughly. You can get headphones that don't sound nearly as good
for about twenty dollars, maybe five or ten dollars less, I haven't priced
headphones to any extent for a long time. I know you can get very good
sounding headphones for something like forty or fifty dollars because I did
perhaps a year ago. But I haven't looked at cheap headphones for a long
time.
But no one can advise you unless you tell us what
quality you want, whether you want larger headphones, or smaller headphones,
intended for use in portable devices such as MP3 players and you want to be able
to carry the headphones around easily.
Gene
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Good Afternoon,
I'm looking for a reasonably priced headset that is
wired, no bluetooth and no USB. I have a jack for mic and headset, so a
split wire would work.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Vicki
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Re: The Victor Reader
Jim Wohlgamuth
Hi Jeffrey! I got the WiFi issues figured out sort of anyhow..? I either cannot remember my WiFi password or cannot remember what I did with it it if I wrote it down. But, from what i have seen so far, I really do like! I am really unable to do anything until I am able to get the WiFi password. I had it, I used it on my PC, my Galaxy S7 and my AT&T treck tablet. Guess I am going to have to try and reset it which I suspect will open another can of worms<SMILE!>. THANKS Muchh! de <KF8LT><Jim>.
On 03-Feb-18 11:32, Jeffrey Schwartz
wrote:
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Re: account settings in outlook 16
Jeffrey Schwartz
I set up a secondary account, but it does not receive e mails. When I did as you suggested, I was only offered the primary account. I spoke with my IP and was told I need to change the name of the incoming server to Imapp.comcast.net, the port to993 and the security to SSL. I fear messing with my primary account as it works just fine. Jeff
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of david
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 1:09 PM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: Re: [TechTalk] account settings in outlook 16
try;
alt+f/i/s/a now tab to change….button, now, you can make your changes.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwartz
How do I reach the account settings in outlook? Thanks in advance, Jeff
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Re: looking for file backup program that is accessible with Jaws and offers Shadow backup option
Dennis L <dennisl1982@...>
is that the right price $233?
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seeking headset
Vicki W
Good Afternoon,
I'm looking for a reasonably priced headset that is
wired, no bluetooth and no USB. I have a jack for mic and headset, so a
split wire would work.
Any suggestions?
Thanks.
Vicki
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Re: looking for file backup program that is accessible with Jaws and offers Shadow backup option
Dennis L <dennisl1982@...>
is this accessible with jaws?
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Re: account settings in outlook 16
david
try;
alt+f/i/s/a now tab to change….button, now, you can make your changes.
From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of Jeffrey Schwartz
Sent: Sunday, February 4, 2018 8:58 AM To: main@TechTalk.groups.io Subject: [TechTalk] account settings in outlook 16
How do I reach the account settings in outlook? Thanks in advance, Jeff
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