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Sent: Monday, September
20, 2021 2:07 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] A
serious computer problem
You’re welcome Kay.
So ok think of the windows 10 notifications as
something like the iOS notification center.
Think of the Windows store as something like
the app store.
The only difference is that you’ll be using tab ,
arrow and enter keys to get what you need done rather than flicking
and tapping like on a phone.
Just like Xp, there’s a desktop with all of your
apps. Or you can get to them in the start
menu.
Although its easier to just tap the windows key and
start typing to search for the app you want. In every case (by default
unless you change it), any local results such as apps or app settings will
show up first followed next by web results which uses Bing
search.
Just like in earlier windows versions you got a
taskbar and system trey with all running apps in
it.
Windows 10 just calls everything an app now
too.
Its got its own built in screen reader which is good
enough for probably a lot of people. Not saying you can’t use NVDA or JAWS
if you don’t wish too. But Narrator is there and c can be used as a first
party option too.
That windows 7 computer can be upgraded to
10.
AT this point I wouldn’t bother g going to 7, since
at this point its not supported either.
All of your screen reader commands as well as a lot
of windows commands will work the same just like in older versions.
Power toys just came out and keys can be remapped if
you have to do so.
There’s also pretty extensive list of keyboard
shortcuts that you can find from MS if you do a web search in addition
to your screen reader.
You gotta remember. MS serves over 2 billion
people with Windows. That’s a lot of age groups and people (some of
which have been using Windows since day one.) so while sure they do
add things, a lot stays the same too.
Like sure you can dictate in Windows 10 now just
like in iOS but you don’t have to if you don’t
wanna.
There’s emoji’s like iOS too but again you
only can choose to use them if you wanna.
Hope this helps some!
John
Thanks for your
input. I know it is just going to take my doing things with it and
I'll get it. I actually agree with you when you said you are surprised
that I am having so much trouble with 10. Yes,I do have an iPhone and
don't have trouble interacting with it. I just need to understand it
more and how it is laid out to feel more at home with it. Thanks for
getting back with me on this.
"Where focus goes, energy flows."
Bob
Proctor
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Sent: Monday,
September 20, 2021 1:24 PM
Subject: Re: [TechTalk] A
serious computer problem
So once you hit the windows key and start
typing that’s how you’d search.
From there it will auto announce the results
.
Move your up and down arrows to move thru them and
press enter on the one you want.
This is exactly like Windows 7 , and if I’m
remembering correctly (its been a long time since I used XP), like the new
XP start menu.
Many of the things are the same between XP,
7 and 10.
There are things in 10 that you can choose to use
or not use.
I dunno what programs you use in Xp but most
likely they’ll work in 10 too, perhaps with updated
versions.
I’m not sure if you know about smartphones and how
they work or not, but one thing new to Windows 10 is this idea of
notifications that you can interact with. Just like smartphones windows 10
and 11 have a store that you can get software
from.
Now just because it has it doesn’t mean you have
to use it, just putting it out there.
Considering you’ve done tech installs and
whatnot I’m actually a bit surprised at how lost you are with the OS
stuff.
Having said that I’ll help how I
can.
John
Let me start by
saying this is going to be a long one. You might say that the
computer problem is me. At one time I was a techie and loved a
challenge. I even worked for a business as a trainer and installer
of computers and adaptive technology. I worked all over the
state of Wisconsin with all kinds of people at various levels of computer
knowledge. I enjoyed the work but moved away from there and got away
from adaptive technology, but of course, still used tech. I still
have a computer that a friend of mine and myself put together. This
is the machine that I am writing on right now. It was built in 2004
and still flies. All parts are industrial grade and you can
tell. This machine has XP on it but can be upgraded with a bit of
hardware replacement. I did have a laptop that has Windows 7
on it but never really liked it. In fact, I have two machines that
have 7 on them. I never really got the hang of 7, but wasn't apposed
to it, just never really got it and didn't have anyone to help me figure
it out. I am not stupid and not a slow learner, but I just don't get
it. Now we come to the problem. A couple of months ago,I
received a Del laptop with Windows 10 on it. I am so frustrated with
it. I just don't understand 10. I don't understand the start
menu, the layout, how to find things and so much more. I get that
there is a search at the top of the start menu and I can search for
things, but do I hit tab, enter or what? I want to personalize it
and get things going but I can't even find my way around the thing.
Every time I try to do anything with it, I run in to road blocks.
What I really
need is someone to help me learn everything. Someone who would be
willing to start out from the beginning or basics and go from there.
If I know something, we can move on. I would be willing to pay
obviously for your time but otherwise I just don't know what to do.
I feel totally frustrated and don't know where to turn. If anyone
has any ideas, or knows of anyone that is good with teaching computers,
could you please let me know? I feel embarrassed coming out here on
these lists, but I truly do not know what else to do. I have to move
on and learn this, but it just isn't working this way. Thanks for
any help with this.
"Where focus
goes, energy flows."
Bob
Proctor
