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

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On 12/9/2020 10:12 AM, Christopher Chaltain via NFBCS wrote:
> 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.
>
> --
> Christopher (AKA CJ)
> Chaltain at Gmail
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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
>> To: 'NFB in Computer Science Mailing List' <nfbcs at nfbnet.org>
>> 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
>>
>>
>> -----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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