[access-uk] Re: windows pc vs mac
- From: Shaun O'Connor <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:32:18 +0100
if anyone is interested I have a derailed document on the voiceover
features for the mac, however I should point out that it is in pdf
format. I can either post a link to the file to the group or if
preferred can send a copy via email to people individually off list.
Just ask. ( smile)
On 23/10/2014 15:07, David Griffith wrote:
> There are pos and cons of having a Mac but nowadays I tend to spend
> more time on the Mac than Windows as I increasingly prefer the OS.
> Of course the Mac can also runWindows, even with the Mac OS if you use
> Fusion so you can have the best of both worlds..
>
> However there is a definite learning curve to learning to use the Mac.
> I got a Mac ;in 2011 and I am still learning all the time. If you have
> some sight transferring to the Mac will not be so much of a learning
> curve but using Voiceover is very different from using Windows
> Screenreaders. In some areas voiceover is more powerful than any
> Windows screenreader but in others less so. What is undeniable is that
> you need to learn a whole new skill set, people often forget how much
> they invested in learning Windows and a similar effort will be
> required to get the most out of OS and Voiceover.
> iTunes is most definitely accessible an as are the majority of
> applications which come from Apple.
>
> I copy below some Podcasts I have done on using the Mac which may give
> you an idea. There are a couple on iTunes.
>
> Podcast List
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 5. Strategies for using and customising
> the Reading List.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/wmbw5w <%22>
>
> Previous Podcasts
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 4. Flexible Web with Sweet spots and
> Reader commands.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/alr2yi
>
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 3 Bookmarking part 2- Launching bookmarks
> and bookmarks folders from the Desktop / or the Dock.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/04aj3b <%22>
>
> Blank URL document template to use if dragging and dropping does not
> work on your Mac to create bookmark shortcuts.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/gvj63a
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 2 . Bookmarking Part 1 Bookmarking,
> organising bookmark folders and
> and organising quick access to Favourite web sites through the
> Favourites bar keystrokes.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/fpye9z
>
>
> Using Safari on the Mac Part 1 – The pros and cons of Quick Nav and
> the Web rota.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/qtftnl
>
> Using VLC to play upto 1000 Radio Stations on the Mac
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uev995
>
> Working Radio Stream Folder and sub folders containing over 1,000
> Radio Streams as explained in the above Podcast.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/8v58fh
>
> Using VLC to play an RNIB Talking Books on the Mac with Variable Speed.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/kve0ky.
>
> Easy Music Listening with Column Browser in iTunes
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/gp431y
>
>
> iTunes Part 2 Using Playlist to listen to RNIB and Mp3 Talking Books
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/e6kohy
>
> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 1
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uuul6e
> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 2
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/z5wvc8
>
> Part 3 Proof Reading on the Mac.
>
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/b3m395
>
>
> An Introduction to the QFeed RSS Newsreader on the Mac
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/02uu48
>
> Adding an RSS Feed from Safari to QFeed.
> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/tr5unm
> on
>
>> On 23 Oct 2014, at 14:45, Tassie da hiphop kid <tassie@xxxxxx
>> <mailto:tassie@xxxxxx>> wrote:
>>
>> Hey y'all.
>> I'm looking for pros and cons of windows vs mac. I currently have a
>> windows pc with windows 7 and an iphone. I cannot use itunes at all
>> with nvda on windows and therefore my iphone is inaccessible with a
>> pc. I am thinking of getting a mac to make my apple life easier. Is
>> itunes fully accessible on a mac? What pros and cons for either
>> system are there. I don't want to spend a grand and then wish i
>> hadn't when i could get a beast of a pc for 500.
>>
>> I currently use programs such as firefox, wavepad, winamp,
>> thunderbird, wordpad, skype, etc. I don't use office so the fact
>> i've heard it isn't too accessible on a mac isn't an issue for me.
>>
>> Thanks, Louise.
>>
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