[IL-Talk] Upgrade to Windows 11?

Thu Oct 28 15:08:59 UTC 2021

Hi Leslie,

Yes it is a very individual situation whether to upgrade. I wouldn't insist on anyone doing anything. As far as dropping your laptop ouch! That sounds like something I would do. I have a PacMate 40-cell display which I used to carry back and forth between work and home. It worked for a long time until it got dropped numerus times when I tripped or took it out of my backpack. I doubt it can be saved as some of the cursor routing buttons either disappeared or fell inside the device and now they rattle when I carry it around. Good luck with your new computer. Interesting that you hated Windows 10. I'm using it right now and I'm not having any issues. Oh well it's all a matter of personal opinion and experience.

Dan

-----Original Message-----
From: Leslie Hamric <lhamric930 at comcast.net> 
Sent: Thursday, October 28, 2021 10:00 AM
To: NFB of Illinois Mailing List <il-talk at nfbnet.org>
Cc: dan.tevelde at comcast.net
Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] Upgrade to Windows 11?

Thanks Dan for the explanation. In my case, I had to upgrade to windows 11 with a new machine because my old laptop is broken. My treadmill fell on it. A little weird I know but that's how it happened. Not sure if they still sell Windows 10 machines but I figured I'd have to upgrade sooner or later. It's really an individual decision. And I personally couldn't stand windows 10.
Leslie

Leslie Hamric
Cello and Braille Music Teacher
Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts Division

> On Oct 28, 2021, at 9:47 AM, Dan TeVelde via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
> 
> I can understand why Leslie didn't have any issues. Windows 11 requires a special computer chip and all computers built in the last five years have it. The acronym for the required chip is TPM and what that stands for escapes me. All I know is that it is a security module. If you really want to update, you can determine whether your computer is compatible by going to the run dialog using windows keystrokes Windows plus R. You will get an edit field and you can type 'TPM' and you will get information on your screen indicating whether your computer is compatible. I did that with my Dell computer and should be good to go.
> 
> The reason not to upgrade isn't an accessibility or compatibility issue. Windows 11 doesn't offer any features which would benefit us. Windows 11 is getting a lot of bad press in podcasts and assistive technology blogs not because it is inaccessible or doesn't work but because it really doesn't have much to offer. There are some different sounds in the start menu and the layout of some settings and applications has changed but I think that's about it. The only new thing Microsoft has done which is getting peoples' attention is the new Surface computers. I don't think the Surface computers are worth the price. Lately I've been really bored with Microsoft. 
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> Dan
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> From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kyle Chellino 
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> Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] Upgrade to Windows 11?
> 
> Exactly
> 
>> On 10/27/21, Ray Campbell via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>> My personal rule with any new MS Windows Operating system is, wait 
>> six months, let others find and report the bugs.
>> 
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>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: IL-Talk <il-talk-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Kyle Chellino 
>> via IL-Talk
>> Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2021 8:58 PM
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>> Cc: Kyle Chellino <chellinoramtruck at gmail.com>
>> Subject: Re: [IL-Talk] Upgrade to Windows 11?
>> 
>> Yeah, I'm thinking I'm gonna hold off on that!
>> 
>>> On 10/27/21, Leslie Hamric via IL-Talk <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>> Hi Bob. I recently purchased a new laptop with windows 11 and I am 
>>> proud to report that TThe latest versions of both Jaws and NVDA both 
>>> worked with it.
>>> 
>>> Leslie Hamric
>>> Cello and Braille Music Teacher
>>> Board member of National Federation of the Blind Performing Arts 
>>> Division
>>> 
>>>> On Oct 27, 2021, at 8:16 PM, Robert Gardner via IL-Talk 
>>>> <il-talk at nfbnet.org> wrote:
>>>> 
>>>> I am getting a notice in my systems tray that my computer is ready 
>>>> to be upgraded to Windows 11. Obviously, I am currently running 
>>>> Windows 10 and I have no problems with it. I am using JAWS 2022.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Has anyone made this upgrade, and what are your comments? Have you 
>>>> read any articles about upgrading to Windows 11? Any problems? Any 
>>>> significant changes in the OS?
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>>> Thanks for any input,
>>>> 
>>>> Bob
>>>> 
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