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Re: NVDA audio ducking

John Dowling <1008jmd@...>
 

Hi,
You can also do NVDA shift d to cyle through the audio ducking options. I don't think this works on the latest version though, since I'm primarily a mac user.


On Feb 19, 2020, at 4:58 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:



Ah, yes, thank you! This is what I did after switching back to an older version of NVDA! Heather

 

From: Greg Wocher
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2:27 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Cc: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] NVDA audio ducking

 

Hello,

If you do a NVDA plus Control plus s this will bring up the choose synthesizer dialog. If you tab past the list of synths you will find where you can turn audio ducking on or off.

 

Greg Wocher

 



On Feb 19, 2020, at 1:38 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:

 

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather 

 

 

 
nvda and page brakes

heather albright
 

Hay does anyone know how to make NVDA not announce page breaks? I went threw all the settings and tried to turn this feature off. When I am reading a book, I don’t want to here “page break…page break. I would love to NVDA full time but, the page break issues when I am reading turns me off; it is really annoying to me!  Thanks Heather

 
Re: NVDA audio ducking

heather albright
 

Ah, yes, thank you! This is what I did after switching back to an older version of NVDA! Heather

 

From: Greg Wocher
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 2:27 PM
To: main@techtalk.groups.io
Cc: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] NVDA audio ducking

 

Hello,

If you do a NVDA plus Control plus s this will bring up the choose synthesizer dialog. If you tab past the list of synths you will find where you can turn audio ducking on or off.

 

Greg Wocher

 



On Feb 19, 2020, at 1:38 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:

 

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather 

 

 

 
Re: NVDA audio ducking

heather albright
 

Darn, thanks, I am going back to an older version woe! Cheers Heather

 

From: Mike B
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 3:05 PM
To: main@TechTalk.groups.io
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] NVDA audio ducking

 

In NVDA2019.3.1 the audio ducking is no longer there, and I couldn't find where it's located.


Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.

----- Original Message -----

Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:27 PM

Subject: Re: [TechTalk] NVDA audio ducking

 

Hello,

If you do a NVDA plus Control plus s this will bring up the choose synthesizer dialog. If you tab past the list of synths you will find where you can turn audio ducking on or off.

 

Greg Wocher

 



On Feb 19, 2020, at 1:38 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:

 

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather 

 

 
Re: robotics

Kerryn Gunness
 

thanks ann

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ann Parsons" <akp@sero.email>
To: <main@techtalk.groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 7:46 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] robotics


Hi all,

If you mean is it possible for someone who is blind or VI to put together a robot, that depends on a lot of stuff. First, how techie is the person? A good deal of knowledge about electronics and the bits and parts of a computer is assumed e.g. circuit boards and the like and how they fit together. Second this assumes that the instructions are in an accessible format. You wouldn't want to put together a robot unless you had the instructions in an accessible format.

Third, is it possible for the person to distinguish one part from another? In a robot, one might assume the parts are numbered e.g. 1 goes into 2 which is connected to 3 by the silver wire; 3 is placed into the socket on 4 that is labeled with the letter X. This am detailed work in the extreme. If all the parts are clearly labeled in an accessible way, then this is possible.

Bottom line, yes, if conditions are met.

Ann P.


Original message:
can a v i person build a robot and operate it?
in terms of physically putting together the robot and programming it?
--
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."
Re: NVDA audio ducking

Mike B
 

In NVDA2019.3.1 the audio ducking is no longer there, and I couldn't find where it's located.

Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 12:27 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] NVDA audio ducking

Hello,
If you do a NVDA plus Control plus s this will bring up the choose synthesizer dialog. If you tab past the list of synths you will find where you can turn audio ducking on or off.

Greg Wocher


On Feb 19, 2020, at 1:38 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather 
Re: robotics

Kerryn Gunness
 

thanks

----- Original Message -----
From: "Sharon Hooley" <shooley42@gmail.com>
To: <main@techtalk.groups.io>
Sent: Wednesday, February 19, 2020 11:16 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] robotics


I'm not an avid robot builder, but there has been a couple of blind or visually impaired guys who are knowligible and have worked with electronic circuits. If you go to the Eyes on Success website, you may find a podcast on the subject. There are notes and resources that come with their discusssions, and you can email the guests. I think you'll need to have a sighted helper to tell you specificly what the parts are so you can write them down on a roll or sheet of labels,. Then you cut them apart and have him or her show you where to put them.

Hth,


Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com

On Feb 19, 2020, at 4:46 AM, Ann Parsons <akp@sero.email> wrote:

Hi all,

If you mean is it possible for someone who is blind or VI to put together a robot, that depends on a lot of stuff. First, how techie is the person? A good deal of knowledge about electronics and the bits and parts of a computer is assumed e.g. circuit boards and the like and how they fit together. Second this assumes that the instructions are in an accessible format. You wouldn't want to put together a robot unless you had the instructions in an accessible format.

Third, is it possible for the person to distinguish one part from another? In a robot, one might assume the parts are numbered e.g. 1 goes into 2 which is connected to 3 by the silver wire; 3 is placed into the socket on 4 that is labeled with the letter X. This am detailed work in the extreme. If all the parts are clearly labeled in an accessible way, then this is possible.

Bottom line, yes, if conditions are met.

Ann P.


Original message:
can a v i person build a robot and operate it?
in terms of physically putting together the robot and programming it?
--
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."
Re: NVDA audio ducking

Greg Wocher
 

Hello,
If you do a NVDA plus Control plus s this will bring up the choose synthesizer dialog. If you tab past the list of synths you will find where you can turn audio ducking on or off.

Greg Wocher


On Feb 19, 2020, at 1:38 PM, heather albright <kd5cbl@...> wrote:

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather 
 
Re: accessing system volume information on Windows 7

Vicki W
 


Okay, since no one seems to understand that I want exactly what I asked for, access to system volume information, let me try again and show you the instructions I have which have always worked before.
 
I need access to the system volume information folder. First I show protected files and folders which works fine. Then I use the following instructions and get an access is denied message, even though I am doing it as an administrator. Here are the directions, which, as I said, have always worked before.
 
Instructions:
 
Using CACLS with Windows XP Home Edition Using the NTFS File System
In Windows XP Home Edition with the NTFS file system, you can also use the
Cacls tool, which is a command-line tool, to display or modify file or
folder
access control lists (ACLs). For more information about the Cacls tool,
including usage and switches, search the Help and Support Center for
"cacls."
List of 5 items
1. Click Start, click Run, type cmd, and then click OK.
2. Make sure that you are in the root folder of the partition for which you
want to gain access to the System Volume Information folder. For example, to
gain access the C:\System Volume Information folder, make sure that you are
in the root folder of drive C (at a "C:\" prompt). To check this, once you have typed cmd and pressed enter, then type cd\ and press enter again.
3. Type the following line, and then press ENTER:
 
cacls "driveletter:\System Volume Information" /E /G username:F
Make sure to type the quotation marks as indicated. This command adds the
specified user to the folder with Full Control permissions.
4. Double-click the System Volume Information folder in the root folder to
open it.
5. If you need to remove the permissions after troubleshooting, type the
following line at a command prompt:
 
cacls "driveletter:\System Volume Information" /E /R username
This command removes all permissions for the specified user.
list end
 
 

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 8:28 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] accessing system volume information on Windows 7

Open the run dialog box with windows are.
Then type in sndvol



On Feb 17, 2020, at 9:44 PM, Vicki W <vwherry4@...> wrote:


Hi,
How can I access System Volume information on a Windows 7 computer? I have two sets of instructions and neither are working correctly.
 
Thanks.
 
Vicki
 
NVDA audio ducking

heather albright
 

Hello, can someone kindly tell me where to find audio ducking for NVDA? I went threw the settings. I wish NVDA had a settings center like jaws does and you can type what you are looking for. Heather

 
Re: accessing system volume information on Windows 7

Vicki W
 

I mean system volume information.

I need to try some of the instruction people have suggested to see if any of them work before I write more.

Vicki

----- Original Message -----
From: "Richard" <thegothot@twc.com>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 4:47 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] accessing system volume information on Windows 7


Hi Vicki,
We need some clarification here,
What do you mean by "System Volume Infromation"?
"System Volume Information" This is a folder on each drive on your computer,
and not to be confused with
"System Volume Control"
which does what the name implies.
It is important to use the correct terminology when asking for help, to
prevent a lot of mis-information.
So, what can we help you with?

HTH,
Rick
----- Original Message -----
From: "Vicki W" <vwherry4@comcast.net>
To: <main@TechTalk.groups.io>
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 9:44 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] accessing system volume information on Windows 7


Hi,
How can I access System Volume information on a Windows 7 computer? I have
two sets of instructions and neither are working correctly.

Thanks.

Vicki
Re: robotics

Sharon Hooley
 

I'm not an avid robot builder, but there has been a couple of blind or visually impaired guys who are knowligible and have worked with electronic circuits. If you go to the Eyes on Success website, you may find a podcast on the subject. There are notes and resources that come with their discusssions, and you can email the guests. I think you'll need to have a sighted helper to tell you specificly what the parts are so you can write them down on a roll or sheet of labels,. Then you cut them apart and have him or her show you where to put them.

Hth,


Is it hard to communicate, even with hearing aids? Visit
www.CochlearAmericas.com

On Feb 19, 2020, at 4:46 AM, Ann Parsons <akp@sero.email> wrote:

Hi all,

If you mean is it possible for someone who is blind or VI to put together a robot, that depends on a lot of stuff. First, how techie is the person? A good deal of knowledge about electronics and the bits and parts of a computer is assumed e.g. circuit boards and the like and how they fit together. Second this assumes that the instructions are in an accessible format. You wouldn't want to put together a robot unless you had the instructions in an accessible format.

Third, is it possible for the person to distinguish one part from another? In a robot, one might assume the parts are numbered e.g. 1 goes into 2 which is connected to 3 by the silver wire; 3 is placed into the socket on 4 that is labeled with the letter X. This am detailed work in the extreme. If all the parts are clearly labeled in an accessible way, then this is possible.

Bottom line, yes, if conditions are met.

Ann P.


Original message:
can a v i person build a robot and operate it?
in terms of physically putting together the robot and programming it?
--
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."
Re: Pontes Media Downloaded Issue

George McCoy
 

Ron,


Version 3.1.1 is, in many ways, a step backward.  You get almost no feedback about downloads in progress, so it's hard to know whether a download is taking place or not.

You might try the following:

Open Pontes Media Downloader 3.1.1.

Press ctrl plus u to update the download engine.

Click the ok button when the update finishes and try your download again.


Hth,

George

On 2/18/2020 4:54 PM, Ron Canazzi wrote:
Hi Group,

For the past day or so, I have been unable to get anything from Youtube to download using the latest version of Pontes Media Downloader.  Has anyone else had this issue and if so, is there a solution?

Thanks in advance for any help.
Re: robotics

Ann Parsons
 

Hi all,

If you mean is it possible for someone who is blind or VI to put together a robot, that depends on a lot of stuff. First, how techie is the person? A good deal of knowledge about electronics and the bits and parts of a computer is assumed e.g. circuit boards and the like and how they fit together. Second this assumes that the instructions are in an accessible format. You wouldn't want to put together a robot unless you had the instructions in an accessible format.

Third, is it possible for the person to distinguish one part from another? In a robot, one might assume the parts are numbered e.g. 1 goes into 2 which is connected to 3 by the silver wire; 3 is placed into the socket on 4 that is labeled with the letter X. This am detailed work in the extreme. If all the parts are clearly labeled in an accessible way, then this is possible.

Bottom line, yes, if conditions are met.

Ann P.


Original message:

can a v i person build a robot and operate it?
in terms of physically putting together the robot and programming it?
--
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."
Re: This week on Eyes On Success: Updated Guide to Accessibility of iOS 13

Monte Single
 

Hi Blue Skys,

 

Thanks for the post and especially for the tip about using my google device  for listening to  these presentations.

From: main@TechTalk.groups.io [mailto:main@TechTalk.groups.io] On Behalf Of blueskies11
Sent: February-18-20 11:14 PM
To: TechTalk@groups.io
Subject: [TechTalk] This week on Eyes On Success: Updated Guide to Accessibility of iOS 13

 

This week’s episode of eyes On Success is:

2008 Updated Guide to Accessibility of iOS 13 (Feb. 19, 2020)
Show Notes
Every new release of iOS for Apple devices brings a host of new features and functionality, but trying to learn what is new can be quite daunting. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Shelly Brisbin about the updated version of her easy to follow reference book “iOS Access for All” that details what you need to know to work effectively with iOS devices.

 

Remember, you can now also listen on your Amazon or Google smart home device by simply saying (play Eyes On success podcast”.  Try it out!

 

If you don’t want to miss an episode, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Enjoy!

 

Check out Eyes On Success (formerly ViewPoints)

A weekly, half hour audio program for people living with vision loss.

Find out more about the show and get links to past episodes at:

       www.EyesOnSuccess.net

Find the podcast on iTunes or use the URL:

       www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_podcast

Find us on social media at:

       www.facebook.com/EyesOnSuccess

       www.twitter.com/@_EyesOnSuccess

       www.audioboom.com/EyesOnSuccess

Subscribe to the announcements-only list by sending an e-mail to:

       EyesOnSuccess+Subscribe@...

Subscribe to the listener discussion group by sending an e-mail to:

       EOS_discuss+Subscribe@...

Send suggestions or comments to:

      hosts@...

 

 

 
This week on Eyes On Success: Updated Guide to Accessibility of iOS 13

blueskies11
 

This week’s episode of eyes On Success is:

2008 Updated Guide to Accessibility of iOS 13 (Feb. 19, 2020)
Show Notes
Every new release of iOS for Apple devices brings a host of new features and functionality, but trying to learn what is new can be quite daunting. Hosts Nancy and Peter Torpey talk with Shelly Brisbin about the updated version of her easy to follow reference book “iOS Access for All” that details what you need to know to work effectively with iOS devices.

 

Remember, you can now also listen on your Amazon or Google smart home device by simply saying (play Eyes On success podcast”.  Try it out!

 

If you don’t want to miss an episode, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts.

Enjoy!

 

Check out Eyes On Success (formerly ViewPoints)

A weekly, half hour audio program for people living with vision loss.

Find out more about the show and get links to past episodes at:

       www.EyesOnSuccess.net

Find the podcast on iTunes or use the URL:

       www.EyesOnSuccess.net/eos_podcast

Find us on social media at:

       www.facebook.com/EyesOnSuccess

       www.twitter.com/@_EyesOnSuccess

       www.audioboom.com/EyesOnSuccess

Subscribe to the announcements-only list by sending an e-mail to:

       EyesOnSuccess+Subscribe@...

Subscribe to the listener discussion group by sending an e-mail to:

       EOS_discuss+Subscribe@...

Send suggestions or comments to:

      hosts@...

 

 

 
Re: Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

Gene
 

I forgot to sign myself as the list owner in my last message.
 
Gene, Owner

----- Original Message -----
From: Gene
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

I realize that many people don't know this so I take no action at first.  But a repeated pattern of abuse by the same person will result in action such as being placed on moderated status.
 
This is an illegal program.  No legal version of Eloquence is free.  Discussion of illegal software that encourages or helps with its use isn't allowed on the list.  As I interpret the situation, those who want to point out the danger of a certain piece of illegal software, such as that it includes a Trojan, would seem to me to be alright. 
 
It doesn't matter what my personal view is on the subject, nor that of other list owners.  List owners who want to protect their lists legally don't allow such discussion.  A list may be closed down for allowing such discussion if the owners of a list serve discover that such discussion is allowed.  It places them at legal liability from the owner of the software being discussed.
 
Gene
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

hi mike and others
 
below is good info
 
for those who updated NVDA to version 2019.3, Here is an eloquence add-on that is compatible with version 2019.3 (Latest NVDA version as of now).
BitLy Download link:
http://bit.ly/eloquencetts
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 2:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

From what I've tested, none of the older eloquences are compatible with NVDA2019.3 and above.  I had to download the CodeFactory version and although it's not as smooth as the older eloquence synthesizer, it works pretty good.
Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 7:38 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

 Hello,
Is Eloquence compatible with the new NVDA 19.3?
It's the best synthesizer out there and I wouldn't want to lose it to the new NVDA updates.  If someone could also tell me whether the ETI Eloquence found on Jeff's repository is functional with NVDA 19.3, it would be very helpful.

Regards

Re: Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

Kerryn Gunness
 


my apologies for posting, take the post down if its an issue
 

----- Original Message -----
From: Gene
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 8:41 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

I realize that many people don't know this so I take no action at first.  But a repeated pattern of abuse by the same person will result in action such as being placed on moderated status.
 
This is an illegal program.  No legal version of Eloquence is free.  Discussion of illegal software that encourages or helps with its use isn't allowed on the list.  As I interpret the situation, those who want to point out the danger of a certain piece of illegal software, such as that it includes a Trojan, would seem to me to be alright. 
 
It doesn't matter what my personal view is on the subject, nor that of other list owners.  List owners who want to protect their lists legally don't allow such discussion.  A list may be closed down for allowing such discussion if the owners of a list serve discover that such discussion is allowed.  It places them at legal liability from the owner of the software being discussed.
 
Gene
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:12 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

hi mike and others
 
below is good info
 
for those who updated NVDA to version 2019.3, Here is an eloquence add-on that is compatible with version 2019.3 (Latest NVDA version as of now).
BitLy Download link:
http://bit.ly/eloquencetts
----- Original Message -----
From: Mike B
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 2:21 AM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

From what I've tested, none of the older eloquences are compatible with NVDA2019.3 and above.  I had to download the CodeFactory version and although it's not as smooth as the older eloquence synthesizer, it works pretty good.
Take care.  Mike.  Sent from my iBarstool.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Monday, February 17, 2020 7:38 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Eloquence for NVDA 19.3

 Hello,
Is Eloquence compatible with the new NVDA 19.3?
It's the best synthesizer out there and I wouldn't want to lose it to the new NVDA updates.  If someone could also tell me whether the ETI Eloquence found on Jeff's repository is functional with NVDA 19.3, it would be very helpful.

Regards

Re: Pontes Media Downloaded Issue

Gene
 

I never liked the recent versions of Pontes Media downloader.  I don't know why this was done, but a built in version of JAVA was used and the interface gives you less information about downloads and conversions.  I don't just want to know that a download is in progress.  It is customary to do what the old versions did, give a percentage and tell you if it is of a download or of a conversion. 
 
I don't know if this is true of other formats, but older versions have a serious design problem for those wanting to download and convert to MP3.  You don't get a choice as to the conversion parameters, and those used are not those serious music listeners would use, that is, those who care about sound quality. 
 
Therefore, I download as wave, then I use a conversion program to convert to MP3.  I use switch.
 
Gene

----- Original Message -----
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 5:13 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] Pontes Media Downloaded Issue

yup i experience this a whiled now

i reverted to pontse 2.1

----- Original Message -----
From: "Ron Canazzi" <aa2vm@...>
To: "TechTalk Mailing List" <TechTalk@groups.io>
Sent: Tuesday, February 18, 2020 6:54 PM
Subject: [TechTalk] Pontes Media Downloaded Issue


> Hi Group,
>
> For the past day or so, I have been unable to get anything from Youtube to
> download using the latest version of Pontes Media Downloader. Has anyone
> else had this issue and if so, is there a solution?
>
> Thanks in advance for any help.
>
> --
> 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!"
>
>
>
>



Stuck in Menu in MS Edge Chrom

Loy <loyrg2845@...>
 

sometime I find my self in the menu of MS Edge Chrome and I don't know how I got there an I can't get out without closing. Is there a key stroke to get out with out closing?
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