Optimizing Windows 11 Efficiency for Screen Reader with Key Settings and Configurations takes an hour most often 2 or so to complete. Longer if you are new to screen reader and how Windows 11 works. It is different than other OS systems so give yourself grace as you learn all there is to know about this system

How to Set up Computer for Optimizing Windows 11 Efficiency:

  • Change Taskbar Settings
  • Update Computer every day
  • Go to task manager and disable anything you do not need at start up
  • Go to Power Options and change from Sleep to Shut Down when you press Shut down button
    • take off sleep options in general unless you are advanced user
    • Keep in mind that your screen reader cannot reset or the RAM clear if you computer is in sleep mode or hibernate mode
  • Go to Addition Mouse setting and select the “snap to” mouse option and CTRL option
  • Turn off Touch pad- if you do not your palm will touch the mousepad and auto activate items or move your cursor on your computer. This equals huge frustration to a screen reader user.
  • Windows T and clearn that taskbar–this is million dollar realestate to access programs fast
  • Setup WORD
  • Go to control panel and setup Sound card options
  • Windows and adjust other sound options using sndvol.exe
  • Setup Gmail and Drive and learn new commands
  • Setup Outlook

Setup or adjust Screen readers and Braille Display for Optimizing Windows 11 Efficiency

  • Learn Narrator
  • Download NVDA
  • Download JAWS
  • Setup Braille Display

Proper setup of all devices makes for a lot less frustration

Let us know how we can help you: Contact US: TechVisionTraining@yourtechvision.com

By Dr Denise

I and my team have a passion for teaching blind and low vision children and adults how to become independent in all areas through the use of technology and other blind skills.