[NFBCS] Windows 10 tutorial (was Getting Ready to Upgrade Computer)

[Tina Hansen]

I wanted to add another feature to my list. Are most computers able to work with Bluetooth speakers? I'm trying to go wireless. Thanks.

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Subject: [NFBCS] Windows 10 tutorial (was Getting Ready to Upgrade Computer)

I have a free tutorial someone shared with me when I changed to Windows10.  I found it very useful, because it explains clearly how to change various settings, and what all the options mean.
If anyone wants it, write me offline and I'll send it.  The doc I have is in Word, but, if you need .txt, let me know and I'll convert it.
Carcione at access.net.
Tracy


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Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Getting Ready to Upgrade Computer

I completely agree with Curtis.  If you are at all familiar with Windows 7, the conversion to Windows 10 is pretty much a flat learning curve.
I’d suggest giving Windows 10 a try before worrying about any training.

As for Blind.Training, CathyAnn is excellent, and her training materials are first class.  Definitely worth the money if you really feel you need Windows 10 training.

- Brad -


On Dec 8, 2020, at 16:40, Curtis Chong via NFBCS <nfbcs at nfbnet.org> wrote:

Hello Tina:

Regarding your upgrading to Windows 10, www.blindtraining.com does offer text books which, I regret, may be more costly than you would like.
Nevertheless, if there are no in-person training options available, those textbooks may be your best (if not cheapest) choice here.

I have worked with a few folks on this kind of conversion, and I can tell you that from the user's perspective, there is not much difference between Windows 10 versus Windows 77. Yes, Windows Explorer is now called File Explorer, and you are well advised not to use Internet Explorer as your default browser (I prefer Chrome myself), but other than that, the great majority of keyboard commands you may have already learned have not really changed.

I hope this helps point you in the right direction.

Cordially,

Curtis Chong

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Subject: [NFBCS] Getting Ready to Upgrade Computer

My name is Tina Hansen, and I'm planning to upgrade my computer after the new year.

I know it's bound to be Windows 10, and that I want a laptop. While I'm not a gamer, I do want a reasonably fast processor and a good amount of memory to ensure any access software, such as JAWS or NVDA can work effectively.



So what should I aim for? Also, how can I learn Windows 10 while in-person trainings are on hold. And how might I learn Windows 10 in general? What resources are available? Thanks.

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