Navigating Windows with Ease: Tips for the Visually Impaired

In this episode, Shaun Preece discusses the process of finding files, folders, and websites on a Windows computer using a screen reader, as well as navigating File Explorer and creating shortcuts. 

He provides tips and demonstrations on using the Start menu, File Explorer, and keyboard shortcuts to efficiently locate and access files and folders. Additionally, he demonstrates the creation of desktop shortcuts for files, folders, and websites, along with assigning keyboard shortcuts to these shortcuts.

Highlights

• Introduction (00:00)
• Finding Files & Folders (01:39)
• Using File Explorer (03:04)
• Tree View & Navigation Pane (06:32)
• Item View List (09:17)
• Pro-Tip: Change View from Grid to List (10:27)
• Creating Shortcuts (11:55)
• Shortcut Super-Tips (17:34)
• Keyboard Shortcuts for Shortcuts (19:15)
• Other Effective Uses for Shortcuts (20:08)
• Show Close (21:49)

About Shaun of the Shed

Shaun of the Shed gives those new to the world of technology a helping hand with everything from using a screen reader or smart speakers to unboxing and starting up a new computer.

Host Shaun Preece is an audio producer from Manchester who has a real passion for technology. Despite being born with a visual impairment, Shaun's sight has worsened over the years and as such he has depended more on assistive technology.

You can also hear Shaun on AMI's Double Tap podcast, airing weekly at noon Eastern on AMI-audio or download it from your favourite podcast platform.

About AMI

AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through inclusion, representation, accessible media, reflection, representation and portrayal.

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