I would say it probably is. I got the Apple upgrade plan, but that only works with the major four’s postpaid services, at least when you initially buy it. They are unlocked, so you can switch or use any sim you want after you have it though. Through experimenting with a couple different prepaid options out there, I found that Sprint really has the fastest speeds here, but it isn’t great in the rural areas. I don’t know that any of them are, but when I heard it was last call for the Sprint Kickstart plan, I jumped back on, as I know that at least in the recent past, T-Mobile’s strong suit in coverage isn’t near me. I’ve heard eventually, the coverage they have and what Sprint had will be the same, but I think they’re still mostly operating separately yet.

 

 

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io <main@TechTalk.groups.io> On Behalf Of enes saribas
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 6:48 AM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] best MVNO plans?

 

Hi,

Another  question I have is with replacing my outdated Iphone 6. I waited for the 5g capable 12 pro, which was supposed to have a much better processor. But that has turned out to be a mistake, with reports showing that the new a14 is marginally faster than the 13. When replacing my phone, I want to order directly through apple, and pay the phone directly. I need an unlocked phone, as I travel internationally, and need to be able to use local sim cards. Is purchasing from apple, as opposed to the carrier a good stratigy?

 

On 9/27/2020 12:01 PM, enes sarıbaş wrote:

Hi,

So they actually require a contract for those prices if I remember, so you pay a year in advance. Also, that 15 dollar plan is a 3gb plan.

On 9/27/2020 11:52 AM, Greg Wocher wrote:

Hello,

I think Mint Mobile has one of the better prepaid plans. It is $30 a month for unlimited everything. They also have a $15 a month plan that gives you, I think, 12 gigs of data a month. 

 

Greg Wocher

 

On Sep 27, 2020, at 7:54 AM, enes sarıbaş <enes.saribas@...> wrote:

 

Hi Brian,

I am honestly debating with myself whether to go MVNO/prepaid or postpaid regular plan. I am on metro for my current IPhone 6, but since literally no network officially supports this device, I am thinking of switching to a better  plan when I get a  new IPhone when they come out. I am leaning more towards postpaid though, after some thought, especially since I would be able to benefit from employee discounts, that likely would shave off between 10-15 at least on the monthly bill. And I am not 55  or older.

On 9/26/2020 10:43 PM, Brian Vogel wrote:

Enes,

           My first question is:  Must this be on an MVNO (Mobile Virtual Network Operator), e.g., Metro, Virgin Mobile, Boost, etc.?

            My second, and it's related to the first, is are you 55 years old or more?

            T-Mobile has an incredible plan for those age 55 and over and since they don't require a contract . . .
--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041  

Always remember that computers are just glorified light bulbs - they rarely fail in continuous use and usually go pop when turned off and on.

        ~ Technician with the username Computer Bloke, on Technibble.com

 

On Oct 2, 2020, at 6:24 PM, Brian Vogel <britechguy@...> wrote:

This has nothing to do with JAWS, NVDA, or any other screen reader.

Is the longstanding Windows standard keyboard shortcut for switching between open windows, ALT+TAB, not working?  If not, then what, if anything, happens?

--

Brian - Windows 10 Pro, 64-Bit, Version 2004, Build 19041  

Always remember that computers are just glorified light bulbs - they rarely fail in continuous use and usually go pop when turned off and on.

        ~ Technician with the username Computer Bloke, on Technibble.com

Hi Group,

On another list, I have been discussing my purchase a few days ago of a
Brothers HL-L3210CDW Color Laser Jet Printer. I have been updating
people on this other list about whether or not the printer is accessible
or not. Below is a relevant portion of the post as well as the pertinent
question referred to in the subject line.

...Even though the people at Accessible Products Hotline and Amazon told
me through a variety of questioning on my part that the set up was
totally accessible, this is not the case. The wireless is in fact menu
driven and you need sighted help to enter the router information.

While there are buttons on the top of the printer, most of them are for
navigating the menus. The power button, the initiate print job or OK
button and the cancel button are the only buttons not directly connected
to the menus. The wireless button turns wireless on/off--assuming you
can get the wireless configured through the menus.

In addition, I called Amazon disability to inquire about what kind of
wired connecting cable I would need and they couldn't help me. They
referred me to Brothers tech support. A woman speaking heavily accented
English told me--or at least that's what I thought she told me--that I
needed a USB data cable with USB 2.0 or higher and with a double male
connector--one end into the computer and one end into the printer. This
is not the case. One end does indeed fit into the computer, but the
other similar end won't fit into the printer. I am not sure what kind
of connector you need on the printer side, so I am wondering just what
kind of printer type connection this is. It looked to me like a standard
USB input for a male connector.

Can anyone tell me what kind of cable I would need for the printer side?

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

--
They Ask Me If I'm Happy; I say Yes.
They ask: "How Happy are You?"
I Say: "I'm as happy as a stow away chimpanzee on a banana boat!"

Hi all,
Not sure if this is a Windows 10 issue, or a Jaws issue, but I can't seem to be able to create a folder in any location. Normally when I create a folder, I hit the alt key, followed by h, followed by W for new folder, and all's well. Now when I hit the alt key, Jzws announces "show hidden items unavailable", and there's nothing in the actual menu. Anyone have any ideas where I can go to fix this?

Jess

You may have tried this, but have you pressed alt, then tried tabbing? You may run across something to restore what is shown that way. In the mean time, here are two suggestions that may work:

there is a shortcut to create a new folder that may work.
Be in the place where you want to create the new folder, as usual.
Use the command control shift n. If the command works properly, the new folder dialog should come up.

You can also try opening the context menu instead of the ribbons. It may be that context menu items will be shown. To create a new folder, don't have anything selected and be in the location where you want to create the folder. Open the context menu and the short cut command is w for new folder.

Gene
-----Original Message----- From: Jessica M
Sent: Thursday, October 01, 2020 7:18 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] Strange issue with creating folders.

Hi all,
Not sure if this is a Windows 10 issue, or a Jaws issue, but I can't
seem to be able to create a folder in any location. Normally when I
create a folder, I hit the alt key, followed by h, followed by W for
new folder, and all's well. Now when I hit the alt key, Jzws
announces "show hidden items unavailable", and there's nothing in the
actual menu. Anyone have any ideas where I can go to fix this?

Jess