Absolutely. I do, however, take into the account the mac isn't for everyone either because they don't want the learning curve or most importantly it's too expensive for them. I was one of the lucky ones to be able to finance for a mac in one go and I love it especially now I use it full time and use Windows inside a virtual machine created in Vmware Fusion. > On 13 Jan 2015, at 14:58, Eleanor Martha Burke <eleanormarthaburke@xxxxxxxxx> > wrote: > > well of course if you had a Mac then all programs would work equally.you > would not be chopping and changing between screen readers as you would simply > be using voice over. > > > >> On 13 Jan 2015, at 14:52, Adrien Collins <adriencollins22160@xxxxxxxxx> >> wrote: >> >> Hi >> >> I wish all the screen readers performed in a similar way, so many programs >> are inaccessible with one or another program, it doesn't make it easy for >> us, we need so many screen readers to do everything, just as well I have >> nvda otherwise I'd need to buy two complete packages. >> >> Regards >> >> Adrien >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of >> Ibrahim Gucukoglu >> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 10:53 AM >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Software to check >> >> Hi Adrian. >> >> I wish I could help, but alas I don't use and haven't used Supernova or Hal >> for years now, so can't comment on System Mechanic's performance with that >> assistive product. Oddly enough though, I can't get the program to work at >> all with Window-Eyes, it will simply not read any of the panes in the >> application and getting around is next to impossible. JAWS ihs the only >> option if you want to use this program, unless of course you have access to >> sighted assistance. The beauty though is that once set up, it can be left >> alone, in fact unless I need to review the actions it has taken, I rarely >> open the program, I just let active care do its thing. >> >> All the best, Ibrahim. >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: Adrien Collins >> Sent: Tuesday, January 13, 2015 4:51 AM >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Software to check >> >> Hi >> >> I know I am a bit behind with this but you are using jaws, I use nvda and >> super nova, I have system mechanic but cannot work it out with super nova, >> any tips please? >> >> Regards >> >> Adrien >> >> >> -----Original Message----- >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of >> Ibrahim Gucukoglu >> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 7:34 PM >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Software to check >> >> Hi Richard. >> >> When you open the program, you will be presented with the overview screen. >> There are two paynes to the program, the one on the left allows you to >> navigate the various sections of the suite, whilst the larger Payne shows >> you the section in focus at that time. Use the convenient OCR function in >> JAWS to find and click on the overview Payne where you will see a summary of >> the utilities setup. Active care should be set to standard for most users, >> however you can customise the actions active care will take in the active >> care tab in the left hand Payne. The CPU information is for information >> only, it tells you how many threads of your CPU are being used at that time >> by applications, System Mechanic automatically handles memory and cpu >> resource allocation, so you don�t need to worry about that too much. In the >> overview tab, check that live boost is set to full boost, this will then >> ensure you are getting the most out of the real-time optimisation features >> System Mechanic has, >> these are configured in the live boost utility, an icon for which should >> have been placed on your desktop. >> >> All the best, Ibrahim. >> >> From: Richard Godfrey-McKay <mailto:lists.godfrey-mckay@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> >> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2015 4:10 PM >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Software to check >> >> >> Thanks for this Ibrahim. >> >> I have this prog, but am not sure if I�ve configured it correctly. Sounds >> as though I need to ensure that �Active Care� is running, and I can then >> just leave it to get on with it? >> >> >> >> I noticed the other day a message saying that 4 out of 8 CPU�s were running, >> or something to that effect. Is this normal, or should I be investigating, >> I wonder? >> >> Thanks, >> >> Richard >> >> Richard Godfrey-McKay >> >> Telephone: 01738-445 880 >> >> Mobile: 07791 452 593 >> >> >> >> From: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [mailto:access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of >> Ibrahim Gucukoglu >> Sent: 06 January 2015 16:50 >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> Subject: [access-uk] Re: Software to check >> >> >> >> Hi Sharon. >> >> >> >> I use Iolo System mechanic, an all in one PC fix it and maintenance tool. >> You can get it from www.iolo.commm and if you wish, search for reviews on >> the program which are all generally very positive. It has a very >> comprehensive set of tools and a patented system called active care which >> maintains the computer automatically when it is not being used by performing >> routine housekeeping tasks. Works well with JAWS if you�re happy to use >> convenient OCR and the JAWS cursor. >> >> >> >> All the best, Ibrahim. >> >> >> >> From: Sharon Bowell <mailto:sharon.bowell@xxxxxxxxxxx> >> >> Sent: Tuesday, January 06, 2015 12:52 PM >> >> To: access-uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> >> Subject: [access-uk] Software to check >> >> >> >> Hi, >> >> >> >> Asking on behalf of a friend. She is looking for a program to check and fix >> any registry items in her windows 7 machine. This program needs to be Jaws >> 16 accessible if possible. >> >> >> >> My friend thinks she has some registry issues, but is not sure what these >> are, and is unsure of how to fix them. >> >> >> >> Any help appreciated. >> >> >> >> Thanks. >> >> Sharon >> >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> >> ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] >> ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx >> ** and in the Subject line type >> ** unsubscribe >> ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the >> ** immediately-following link:- >> ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] >> ** or send a message, to >> ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq >> > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] > ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > ** and in the Subject line type > ** unsubscribe > ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the > ** immediately-following link:- > ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] > ** or send a message, to > ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq > ** To leave the list, click on the immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=unsubscribe] ** If this link doesn't work then send a message to: ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx ** and in the Subject line type ** unsubscribe ** For other list commands such as vacation mode, click on the ** immediately-following link:- ** [mailto:access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx?subject=faq] ** or send a message, to ** access-uk-request@xxxxxxxxxxxxx with the Subject:- faq