[access-uk] Re: windows pc vs mac
- From: Shaun O'Connor <capricorn8159@xxxxxxxxx>
- To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
- Date: Thu, 23 Oct 2014 23:56:03 +0100
@Matt.what formal would you prefer the guide be in, I can maybe
investigate the possibility of conversion to an alternative format.
On 23/10/2014 23:40, mjw wrote:
> Would it be possible to offer a more usable format to our friends on
> the list? I would be happy to help with the conversion.
> Matt
> At 15:32 23/10/2014, you 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 <%22.htm>
>>>
>>> Previous Podcasts
>>> Using Safari on the Mac Part 4. Flexible Web with Sweet spots and
>>> Reader commands.
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/alr2yi
>>> <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.htm>
>>>
>>> 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
>>> <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
>>> <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
>>> <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
>>> <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
>>> <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
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/kve0ky>.
>>>
>>> Easy Music Listening with Column Browser in iTunes
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/gp431y
>>> <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
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/e6kohy>
>>>
>>> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 1
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uuul6e
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/uuul6e>
>>> Spell Checking on the Mac Part 2
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/z5wvc8
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/z5wvc8>
>>>
>>> Part 3 Proof Reading on the Mac.
>>>
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/b3m395
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/b3m395>
>>>
>>>
>>> An Introduction to the QFeed RSS Newsreader on the Mac
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/02uu48
>>> <https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/02uu48>
>>>
>>> Adding an RSS Feed from Safari to QFeed.
>>> https://www.sendspace.com/pro/dl/tr5unm
>>> <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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