Opening Windows; Learning to Use the Tools Built Into the Windows Operating System.

Introduction.

Over the years at Hartgen Consultancy, we have produced training courses on a variety of different subjects. But we have never explored some of the useful tools within the operating system which drives your computer: Microsoft Windows.

Moreover, when our Jaw Muscles training course was delivered earlier in the year, what became clear was that some people were not aware of how to undertake some of the fundamentals of using Windows. This is not their fault at all. They simply have not received any formal training in the use of working with Windows in conjunction with access technology. It is as simple as that.

This training course, Opening Windows, hopes to assist in making life a little easier when undertaking some tasks within Windows. Even seasoned users may well pick up a tip or two. There is also a slight emphasis on the differences between Windows10 and Windows11 as people have requested that information.

It should be noted that our company is exclusively concerned with using Windows and applications with JAWS for Windows or Zoomtext Fusion products. It is recommended that JAWS version 2022 or 2023 are used if you wish to take advantage of what Windows11 has to offer.

Course Information.

The entire list of topics covered is as follows:

• Introduction.
• The Windows Taskbar.
• The Run Dialog.
• Feedback from the previous lesson.
• Mapping a drive letter to a folder.
• Windows Desktop shortcuts.
• An introduction to File Explorer in Windows11.
• The new menu bar in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Tabs in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Copying file and folder locations to the Clipboard in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Locating the Options Dialog in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Working with the Home area in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Tagging and searching for pictures in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• View items in File Explorer as part of Windows11.
• Setting up the Clipboard History in Windows10 and Windows11.
• Pasting text segments from the Clipboard History in Windows10 and Windows11.
• The Clipboard History in depth as part of Windows10 and Windows11.
• Emoji and signs in Windows10 and Windows11.
• Calculator basics.
• Convert currency.
• Convert temperature.
• Convert weight.
• Working with Windows Libraries Method 1.
• Working with Windows Libraries method 2.
• Customising the System Tray.
• The Windows System Configuration Utility.
• Windows updates.
• Visual effects.
• Uninstalling programs and apps.
• Freeing up storage space.
• Resetting a PC.
• General comments from Zoom participants.
• Customising alerts from applications.
• Customising Windows Notifications.

As will be seen below, the training course is provided in both audio and text formats.
Audio files and text transcripts are downloaded from a secure area of our website.

There are two versions of this training course.

1. The training will be delivered in exactly the way described above, including audio files and text transcripts.
The cost of this course option is £50 which is currently 60 US dollars.

2. However, we understand that some people need extra support when working through specific topics. We therefore present our second option. It gives you access to one hour of remote one on one training as well. This can be delivered in one session, or maybe in two thirty minute sessions. So if there is a specific area in which you are struggling, this gives you that extra flexibility of working it out on an individual basis with some additional tuition.

Alternatively, anyone can purchase either package by sending an Email to jaws@hartgen.org, whereupon a fully accessible electronic invoice will be sent to you which can be paid through PayPal or any major credit or debit card.

Conclusion.

Many people purchase training courses from us each month to improve their computing skills. Get some top quality training this year in the use of the Windows operating system itself!