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

Fri Nov 11 09:18:59 UTC 2022

Good Morning!
Thank you so much for all the follow up and communication on this subject.
I too missed the Tech Time due to an appointment and hurricane prep. Ryan,
your explanation about the Chromebook was great. I am one of those people
who needs to have more explanation and justification on why I have to do
certain things in order for it to make sense and get the desired result.
Sometimes that requires going back to a beginners course for all these
devices. Thank you all, again, for your support.
Judy Hamilton

On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 10:33 PM Sherri Brun via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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> Thank you for this. I really appreciate it.
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> Sherri
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> *From:* NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Ryan Mann via
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> *Sent:* Thursday, November 10, 2022 6:12 PM
> *To:* NFB of Florida Internet Mailing List <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
> *Cc:* Ryan Mann <rmann0581 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-L] next Tech Time, learn about an affordable and
> easy to use computer
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> Unfortunately, I did not record the meeting.  Below are some highlights
> from the meeting:
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> A Chromebook is a computer that runs CHromeOS which is Google's operating
> system.  These computers are designed to work from the cloud.
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> Chromebooks have built in accessibility features such as the Chromevox
> screen reader, screen magnification, and dictation.
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>  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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> 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.
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> Just like with other laptops, you can also choose between different size
> monitors when you are picking one to purchase.
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> I have detailed notes on using Chromevox, Google Docs and Gmail if anybody
> is interested.
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> On Thu, Nov 10, 2022 at 1:15 AM Sherri Brun via NFBF-L <nfbf-l at nfbnet.org>
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> I’m with you Steve.  Need the link too.  Thanks.
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> Sherri
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> *From:* NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Steve Cook via
> NFBF-L
> *Sent:* Tuesday, November 8, 2022 5:12 AM
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> *Cc:* Steve Cook <stanley7709 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* Re: [NFBF-L] next Tech Time, learn about an affordable and
> easy to use computer
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> Hi,
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> Was this recorded? If yes, How can I receive a copy of the recording? I
> was at work the day of the event.
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> Steve Cook
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> *From:* NFBF-L <nfbf-l-bounces at nfbnet.org> *On Behalf Of *Ryan Mann via
> NFBF-L
> *Sent:* Wednesday, November 2, 2022 7:01 PM
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> *Cc:* Ryan Mann <rmann0581 at gmail.com>
> *Subject:* [NFBF-L] next Tech Time, learn about an affordable and easy to
> use computer
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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.
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> When: November 9 from 4 to 5 zoom information below:
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