[NFBF-L] next Tech Time, learn about an affordable and easy to use computer

Fri Nov 11 03:31:49 UTC 2022

Thank you for this. I really appreciate it.

Sherri

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Unfortunately, I did not record the meeting.  Below are some highlights from the meeting:

A Chromebook is a computer that runs CHromeOS which is Google's operating system.  These computers are designed to work from the cloud.

Chromebooks have built in accessibility features such as the Chromevox screen reader, screen magnification, and dictation.

 The set up of a Chromebook computer is quick since it involves signing into your Google account and answering a few questions.  If something happens to your Chromebook and you need to purchase a new one, you will still have all your settings and documents that you created using Google Docs since they are saved in Google Drive.

If you create a document using Google Docs or a spreadsheet using Google Sheets, you can export those into Word or Excel format in order to give to people who use Microsoft Office.

Chromebook computers can run Android apps from the Google Play Store.  Since I have a couple non Gmail accounts, I have an Android app called K9 Mail to use with these accounts.

The prices of Chromebooks range between $200 and $800.  The prices depend on how much storage, RAM, processor and what ports are available on the computer.  If you are a low vision person, you can get Chromebooks with HDMI ports so you can connect it to a TV.

Just like with other laptops, you can also choose between different size monitors when you are picking one to purchase.

I have detailed notes on using Chromevox, Google Docs and Gmail if anybody is interested.

On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 1:15 AM Sherri Brun via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org <mailto:nfbf-l at nfbnet.org> > wrote:

I’m with you Steve.  Need the link too.  Thanks.

Sherri

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Hi,

Was this recorded? If yes, How can I receive a copy of the recording? I was at work the day of the event. 

Steve Cook

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A lot of people know about Mac computers that run Mac OS and PC computers that run Windows, but one computer that is not talked about as much is the Chromebook.  The Chromebook has built in accessibility features and can be purchased for as low as $200.  The Chromebook will be demonstrated during the next Tech Time.

When: November 9 from 4 to 5 zoom information below:

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