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

[Christopher Chaltain]

Obviously, you should double check this, but I'd assume virtually all laptops will work with Bluetooth out of the box. Some desktop computers may still require an adapter or dongle.

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Christopher (AKA CJ)
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tina Hansen via NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, December 9, 2020 11:58 AM
> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List' <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
> Cc: Tina Hansen <th404 at comcast.net>
> Subject: Re: [NFBCS] Windows 10 tutorial (was Getting Ready to Upgrade
> Computer)
> 
> 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.
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Tracy Carcione
> via NFBCS
> Sent: Wednesday, December 09, 2020 5:53 AM
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> Cc: Tracy Carcione <carcione at access.net>
> 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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> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS [mailto:nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org] On Behalf Of Brad Snyder via
> NFBCS
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2020 6:15 PM
> To: NFB in Computer Science Mailing List
> Cc: Brad Snyder
> 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
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: NFBCS <nfbcs-bounces at nfbnet.org> On Behalf Of Tina Hansen via NFBCS
> Sent: Tuesday, December 08, 2020 2:58 PM
> To: nfbcs at nfbnet.org
> Cc: Tina Hansen <th404 at comcast.net>
> 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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