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Re: PowerMixer stopped working
David Griffith
It sounds like an issue for Power Mixer support and possible update of their program. Have you contacted them? David G.
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From: Mario
Sent: 18 August 2020 16:02 To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: PowerMixer stopped working
when my computer was still on Windows 10 version 1909, Power Mixer 3.81 worked as usual. but since Windows 10 upgraded to version 2004, Power Mixer stopped working, even if I manually launch it, but is still installed and is still set to start up at boot up. what can I do to get PM working again? advise?
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Re: Specs for a new desktop computer
Mario
I can only make suggestions as 8 GB of RAM is a good amount to start with unless you intend to do intensive tasks. more RAM increases the number of programs that can be running simultaneously. and I think there is a small performance hit the more RAM the computer has. I'm not clear on the role that the specifications have on the snappiness like the type, timings and other specs. .
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opting for an SSD will make access to storage of files snappy especially at boot up time. it also has a longer life span since there aren't any moving parts unlike a traditional spinning platter HD. and don't forget that an SSD runs cool and produces no vibration. I'd suggest no less than 240 GB unless you can afford to pay for 500 GB (of course, this depends if you like to try alot of programs, tinker around with the unknown, or play it safe and stick with a minimal set of programs that work for you), and that the SSD be dedicated to run Windows and programs. a seperate HD can be used for storing documents, video and music; the stuff you can't replace if something happens to the SSD. it would also be advisable to make a (preferrably 1to1) backup on an external HD, and you may even consider to backup online just to be extra safe if restoring from the external HD should fail for some reason. having a seperate video card will only relieve the amount of RAM that is used to display text and pictures written to the monitor. I don't know if there is any other benefit. I'd like to hear about the other things you inquired about from those who know and can "do tell".
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From: Ralph Supernaw via groups.io [mailto:rhs=startmail.com@groups.io] To: <main@jfw.groups.io> Date: Tuesday, August 18, 2020, 10:15 AM Subject: Specs for a new desktop computer It’s looking like I will be searching for a new desktop computer. I have not been able to figure out what makes the most difference in the speed or snappiness of the computer when using Jaws with typical applications. So, I’d appreciate any information you techy types can pass along. I know Ram makes a big difference. What I don’t know is how much RAM is helpful and how much is overkill. How much difference does multiple thread processing make? How many threads are a good number to shoot for? How much difference does an SSD drive make? If they make a significant difference in speed, what files should be on them? Being totally blind I don’t need a fancy display. But, does a better video card affect the speed of the computer? Are there other ways to increase the speed of the computer? Thanks.
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Re: Excel Issue
Richard B. McDonald
Hi Randy!
I started seeing this recently as well. However, I do not know the solution or the cause. So, I am interested in the answers to this as well.
Bye, Richard
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Randy Meyer
Sent: Monday, August 17, 2020 2:48 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Excel Issue
In the last week, I noticed Excel slowing down when I am entering and editing formulas. It takes two seconds to say a character when I am arrowing through the formula. I am using latest Jaws 2020 and latest MS office 365 downloaded to my computer. Things get so slow that my computer basically freezes and I have to hit enter and give up editing the formula.
I have used Excel for a longtime and never had this issue until recently. Does anyone have any suggestions for any changes I could make to improve the performance back to useable?
Randy Meyer
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PowerMixer stopped working
Mario
when my computer was still on Windows 10 version 1909, Power Mixer 3.81 worked as usual. but since Windows 10 upgraded to version 2004, Power Mixer stopped working, even if I manually launch it, but is still installed and is still set to start up at boot up. what can I do to get PM working again? advise?
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Re: Specs for a new desktop computer
Richard B. McDonald
Hi Ralph!
The most important things for speed are 1) RAM and 2) an SSD. Of course, a decent microprocessor is important as well; but anything equal to or greater than an Intel P5 are more than adequate - unless you are doing a lot of video editing. Recently, I got a Lenovo P330 with 16 GB of RAM, a 1 TB SSD and a P5 processor. The one I got is the “mini tower” form factor. I like the Lenovo because of its reliability. Less than 8 GB of RAM is underpowered, more than 16 GB of RAM is overkill. As for a hard drive, you can probably get away with 500 GB, but 1 TB provides for many years of growth. An SSD is far better than a HDD both in terms of speed and reliability. This PC ought to take me many years down the road.
Nowadays, I see a lot of people doing things like putting their OS (Windows) on an SSD, and then all their apps and data files on a HDD; both drives being in their PC. Yes, it does yield an uptick in speed. However, we are talking about nanoseconds. And, it is sort of tricky to setup, and may be a little less reliable (or at least not more). For anyone other than an egghead, all that is overkill
HTH, Richard
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Ralph Supernaw via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 7:16 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Specs for a new desktop computer
It’s looking like I will be searching for a new desktop computer. I have not been able to figure out what makes the most difference in the speed or snappiness of the computer when using Jaws with typical applications. So, I’d appreciate any information you techy types can pass along.
I know Ram makes a big difference. What I don’t know is how much RAM is helpful and how much is overkill.
How much difference does multiple thread processing make? How many threads are a good number to shoot for?
How much difference does an SSD drive make? If they make a significant difference in speed, what files should be on them?
Being totally blind I don’t need a fancy display. But, does a better video card affect the speed of the computer?
Are there other ways to increase the speed of the computer?
Thanks.
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Re: Specs for a new desktop computer
Chris Hill
Solid state drive and a decent processor.
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On Aug 18, 2020, at 09:16, Ralph Supernaw via groups.io <rhs@...> wrote:
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Specs for a new desktop computer
Ralph Supernaw
It’s looking like I will be searching for a new desktop computer. I have not been able to figure out what makes the most difference in the speed or snappiness of the computer when using Jaws with typical applications. So, I’d appreciate any information you techy types can pass along.
I know Ram makes a big difference. What I don’t know is how much RAM is helpful and how much is overkill.
How much difference does multiple thread processing make? How many threads are a good number to shoot for?
How much difference does an SSD drive make? If they make a significant difference in speed, what files should be on them?
Being totally blind I don’t need a fancy display. But, does a better video card affect the speed of the computer?
Are there other ways to increase the speed of the computer?
Thanks.
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Re: [External] Re: jaws and website dialogues
Cook, Steve
I have noticed this as well. If I alt tab to another program and come back, JAWS will then read the material.
Thank You, Steve Cook, CPM Assistive Technology Consultant SC Commission for the Blind 1430 Confederate avenue Columbia, SC 29201 Office: (803) 898-8788 Cell: (803) 908-3856 1-888-335-5951
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of
Chris Hill via groups.io
Sent: Tuesday, August 18, 2020 8:54 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: [External] Re: jaws and website dialogues
I've noticed this as well. I think I can usually get to it by using insert B to read the window, but I don't have one handy to test.
There are things about chrome-based browser accessibility that don't impress me, which is one reason I keep Firefox around.
On 8/18/2020 03:42, Patrick Murphy wrote:
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Re: jaws and website dialogues
Chris Hill
I've noticed this as well. I think I can usually get to it by using insert B to read the window, but I don't have one handy to test.
There are things about chrome-based browser accessibility that don't impress me, which is one reason I keep Firefox around.
On 8/18/2020 03:42, Patrick Murphy
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jaws and website dialogues
Patrick Murphy
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone has seen this. When a web site produces a dialogue box with an ok button on it, jaws only says “ok”. Lets say the name of the web site is “john”. If you go into the virtual viewer, you can see that the window contains “john says” and then the message, followed by the “ok” button. I hope i am explaining this right. In order to see the full message that the web site has produced, you have to use the virtual viewer. This is the same for jaws 2018 and 2020. The same effect is produced using google chrome and ms edge (latest versions of both). Internet explorer always read out the full dialogue box. There seems to be a lot of small problems with chrome based browsers. Is there some global setting i am missing to make the overall chrome experience better? Any ideas?
Regards, pat
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Excel Issue
Randy Meyer
In the last week, I noticed Excel slowing down when I am entering and editing formulas. It takes two seconds to say a character when I am arrowing through the formula. I am using latest Jaws 2020 and latest MS office 365 downloaded to my computer. Things get so slow that my computer basically freezes and I have to hit enter and give up editing the formula.
I have used Excel for a longtime and never had this issue until recently. Does anyone have any suggestions for any changes I could make to improve the performance back to useable?
Randy Meyer
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Hi Lary/all, It occurs to me very often, especially when students send their essays. Having a braille display, what I do is press the appropriate cursor routing button where the last character of the previous page is, and just arrow to the right once. It usually goes to the correct page, and there are no more such jumpings. Hope this helps, Takis
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:50 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Tom Behler
Thanks, Larry.
This is good to know.
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 9:48 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Tom, This is global for all documents. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
I sure hope it is global.
Let us know what you find when you try other documents.
Thanks!
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
I haven’t tried other documents but I will. I do believe the fix is global though. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Larry:
Is this a global fix, or do you have to do it for each individual document?
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Larry Gassman
Tom, This is global for all documents. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
I sure hope it is global.
Let us know what you find when you try other documents.
Thanks!
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
I haven’t tried other documents but I will. I do believe the fix is global though. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Larry:
Is this a global fix, or do you have to do it for each individual document?
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Tom Behler
I sure hope it is global.
Let us know what you find when you try other documents.
Thanks!
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 8:49 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
I haven’t tried other documents but I will. I do believe the fix is global though. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Larry:
Is this a global fix, or do you have to do it for each individual document?
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Larry Gassman
I haven’t tried other documents but I will. I do believe the fix is global though. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Tom Behler
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 4:03 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Larry:
Is this a global fix, or do you have to do it for each individual document?
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Tom Behler
Larry:
Is this a global fix, or do you have to do it for each individual document?
Tom Behler
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 6:51 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Larry Gassman
It is fixed. Richard Turner’s advice eventually helped. The problem is that when you deal with Buttons and Microsoft, there is no confirmation after you press enter on the button. You have to go back in to the document to see if changes have taken effect. Well, they finally did. Thanks to all for your help. Larry
From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Bill White
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 3:24 PM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Bill White
Hi again, Larry. Also, there is another button in the View tab called side-by-side. Make sure this is not checked.
Bill White billwhite92701@...
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 11:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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Re: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Bill White
Hi, Larry. Make sure in the Layout tab that columns is set to 1.
1. Click the Layout tab. 2. Click the Columns button and choose Two.
Also, if all else fails, switch from Print View to Web Layout View.
1. ALT plus F, T for Word Options. 2. Arrow down to Advanced. 3. Under General, check the Allow opening a document in Draft view check box. 4. Press ENTER on OK. 5. On the View tab, select Web Layout View in the Document Views group.
Bill White billwhite92701@...
From: main@jfw.groups.io [mailto:main@jfw.groups.io] On Behalf Of Larry Gassman
Sent: Sunday, August 16, 2020 11:50 AM To: main@jfw.groups.io Subject: Page Breaks in Microsoft Word
Hi, Not sure if I’ve sent something to this list about this. Something has changed. Now I hear at the end of page 1 dialogue I’ve written, and it goes to page 3 and skips page 2 etc. I think I’ve fixed this issue before but don’t think I kept that piece of information. I do not hear this in Narrator at all. I do hear it with all versions of JAWS on my PC. Thoughts? Larry
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