When Lyle looked at my blog site today, he noticed that the
number of page views had increased significantly. Lyle couldn’t think of a
reason for this, but I am guessing that it is because you, the readers, are
curious to know what has happened with my new computer and computer program. Let
me answer that question by saying that it is going slowly – very, very slowly!
Lyle has actually overcome the first hurdle. He has the new
computer set up on my desk. There were two challenges with this. The first was
to do with space. I work in a fairly small den or office space. Somehow, we
needed to fit in a CCTV Reader (bulky for sure), my old computer (still
necessary until I learn the new program), an antiquated printer which does work
with my old computer), a scanner (also
antiquated but still functional), my phone and various other odds and ends. Placing
my new computer with the large monitor onto an already crowded desk was, as I
say, only the first challenge. The
second challenge was to get the computer in working order with Windows 10 up
and running. All this is something that I never could have done on my own, but
Lyle has managed to do it for me.
Now for JAWS, my audible screen reading program. Windows 10
is working fine and Lyle has no trouble in using the new equipment. However,
until I get voice functions with JAWS going, I need to stick to the old ...well, I nearly said the old reliable, but
at this stage of the game I’m not sure just how reliable a computer from the
year 1998 is!
I will certainly let you know of future progress. I hope not
to become too terribly frustrated. I must keep thinking that slow and steady
are the operative words. What is that
wise saying? A journey of a thousand
miles begins with a single step. Yes, it has been a slow beginning.
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