[access-uk] Re: windows pc vs mac
- From: Tassie da hiphop kid <tassie@xxxxxx>
- To: "access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 16:22:20 +0100
I would like a copy please. If you could email it to me. Thank you very much.
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> On Oct 23, 2014, at 15:32, Shaun O'Connor <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> 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
>>
>> 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
>>
>> 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> 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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