On 08/09/2022 6:17 AM Glenn / Lenny <glenn@...> wrote:

Yeah, if it is a free service in the apartment, the building may be saving money by going with a slower service.

That doesn't mean you can't get another faster service.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Gerald Levy via groups.io

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 7:54 AM

Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible?

If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager.  If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Gerald!

I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

On 08/09/2022 6:43 AM Mike Pietruk <pietruk@...> wrote:


Annabelle

curious! You mention that the complex is CenturyLink; but your email
address is from a competing company, Comcast.
And, oh yes, CenturyLink offers some low cost plan which probably explains
your situation which the complex is using.

On 08/09/2022 6:17 AM Glenn / Lenny <glenn@...> wrote:

Yeah, if it is a free service in the apartment, the building may be saving money by going with a slower service.

That doesn't mean you can't get another faster service.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Gerald Levy via groups.io

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Tuesday, August 09, 2022 7:54 AM

Subject: Re: Increase Download and CD Rip Speed: Is it Possible?

If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager.  If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Gerald!

I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044  

Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.  If you’re alive, it isn’t.
     ~ Lauren Bacall

Actually, because Linux is open source, and people from all over the world are working on it all the time, it is often more secure. Windows and Apple only have their own teams working on theirs. And anyone who wants to make a buck pointing out problems.

Here is a helpful link, and I believe you can sign up to get notices.

https://www.cisa.gov/uscert/ncas/alerts

I was one of those who was originally taught Dos and then Windows. I learned some of those shortcut keys, but when I learned Jaws, well, it was from the tapes, and they didn’t seem to distinguish between what was Jaws and what was Windows. I’m relearning some of that now. It is interesting to show my husband a shortcut key and have him say what it does on Linux. Sometimes it is the same, sometimes different.

Karen

No operating system is safe from hackers. If anyone says otherwise they  kidding themselves. Lennox has the  operating system freely available in source code. Once you have access to that code you can easily find security availabilities if you look for them. Likewise having a source code available makes it easier to close out security vulnerabilities. Windows and Mac the source code is not as freely available. This makes it harder but not impossible.

No operating system is safe from hackers. If anyone says otherwise they  kidding themselves. Lennox has the  operating system freely available in source code. Once you have access to that code you can easily find security availabilities if you look for them. Likewise having a source code available makes it easier to close out security vulnerabilities. Windows and Mac the source code is not as freely available. This makes it harder but not impossible.

Hey Everybody!
When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager.  If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.

Gerald

Hey Gerald!

I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

----- Original Message -----

From: Glenn / Lenny

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:10 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

Maybe it's my older windows 10, but I can do windows X and up arrow twice to shut down.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian Vogel

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 1:08 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

The only way I know of to get to the actual Power Button in the Windows 10 start menu is:
1. Hit Windows Key, then Tab.
2. Down Arrow 5 times, hit Enter.
3. Choose which of the options in the Power Menu you wish.

If there's a faster and more direct one in Windows 10, I'd love to hear it.
--

Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044  

Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.  If you’re alive, it isn’t.
     ~ Lauren Bacall

On 08/09/2022 5:54 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

If it takes up to 20 minutes to transfer a file from an external hard drive to your computer's SSD, or vice versa, the limiting factor may be the age of your computer, which may have a slow processor. As far as your Internet service is concerned, find out from your property manager which Internet service provider they use and whether it is high speed. Again, I suggest that you visit either speedtest.net or fast.com to get an idea of your actual Internet download speed before you speak to your property manager.  If you are locked into the Internet service provided by the building management, there is probably little you can do to improve it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 8:25 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Gerald!

I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

Hey Gerald!

I get my Internet connection from an ethernet jack on my wall, whose service is actually supplied by a router in the main headquarters of the apartment complex in which I live. In the main office, I'm sure the download speed is a lot faster, since the modem to which the router is connected is located there. Should I ask my property manager what's goin' on with that? Sometimes, when I copy or move something from one hard drive, for example, an SSD to an HDD, the speed usually results in a 5, 10, sometimes 20-minute duration. I wonder, are there high capacity solid state drives out there? If so, what's the highest capacity that can be stored and how much would it cost to purchase one?

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

On 08/09/2022 4:52 AM Gerald Levy via groups.io <bwaylimited@...> wrote:

Annabelle,

Are you talking about downloading files from a web site such as BARD to your computer's hard drive?  If this is the case, then your download speed will be dictated by the type of Internet service you have.  If it is taking about 15 minutes to download a 51 mb file from a web site to your hard drive, you probably have a slow Internet connection,most likely DSL from your local telecom provider.  I suggest visiting one of the Internet speed test sites, such as speedtest.net or fast.com, to measure your actual Internet download speed.  Both sites are completely accessible with JAWS, and you will be able to get a better idea of your real world download speed.  If your download speed measures less than 10 mbps, you probably have a slow Internet connection, and the only way to improve it significantly would be to sign up for high speed Internet service from your local cable TV or telecom provider, if available.  High speed Internet service usually starts at about 100 mbps these days, which means that large files will download in a matter of seconds, rather than taking 15 minutes or longer.  A number of other factors can affect Internet download speed, but it is important to know your actual download speed first before determining which steps to take  to increase it.

Gerald

 

On 8/9/2022 5:17 AM, Annabelle Susan Morison wrote:

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕

----- Original Message -----

From: Glenn / Lenny

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:10 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

Maybe it's my older windows 10, but I can do windows X and up arrow twice to shut down.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian Vogel

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 1:08 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

The only way I know of to get to the actual Power Button in the Windows 10 start menu is:
1. Hit Windows Key, then Tab.
2. Down Arrow 5 times, hit Enter.
3. Choose which of the options in the Power Menu you wish.

If there's a faster and more direct one in Windows 10, I'd love to hear it.
--

Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044  

Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.  If you’re alive, it isn’t.
     ~ Lauren Bacall

----- Original Message -----

From: Glenn / Lenny

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 7:10 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

Maybe it's my older windows 10, but I can do windows X and up arrow twice to shut down.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian Vogel

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 1:08 PM

Subject: Re: Creating a Desktop Shortcut to Restart Your Computer

The only way I know of to get to the actual Power Button in the Windows 10 start menu is:
1. Hit Windows Key, then Tab.
2. Down Arrow 5 times, hit Enter.
3. Choose which of the options in the Power Menu you wish.

If there's a faster and more direct one in Windows 10, I'd love to hear it.
--

Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044  

Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.  If you’re alive, it isn’t.
     ~ Lauren Bacall

On 9 Aug 2022, at 1:32 pm, Karen Reynolds <karenreynolds2061@...> wrote:



It is practically daily. My husband uses it and does updates almost every day.

 

Karen

 

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Glenn / Lenny
Sent: Monday, August 8, 2022 1:49 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Teaching the use of screen readers:

 

Are you kidding?

Linux typically is more secure than any windows.

It is always being updated.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Madison Martin

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 12:47 PM

Subject: Re: Teaching the use of screen readers:

 

Oh I thought Linux wasn’t being updated anymore…

 

From: main@jfw.groups.io <main@jfw.groups.io> On Behalf Of Glenn / Lenny
Sent: August 8, 2022 12:42 PM
To: main@jfw.groups.io
Subject: Re: Teaching the use of screen readers:

 

I'd sure like to see Freedom Scientific make a screenreader for Linux.

Linux uses almost all the native keyboard commands that windows does.

But the screenreader Orca is more like using NVDA or WindowEyes.

They could call it JFL.

I suggested this to them recently, but I never heard back.

If they could make a Linux screenreader that is close to being as robust as JFW, I think they would grab a big market.

I think more windows users would move to Linux if the screenreader was more like JFW.

Glenn

----- Original Message -----

From: Brian Vogel

To: main@jfw.groups.io

Sent: Monday, August 08, 2022 12:32 PM

Subject: Re: Teaching the use of screen readers:

 

Mike,

Another thing, and the title of this very topic points it out, is that you can't really teach "the screen reader" as an independent entity.  Screen readers, all of them, have as their sole reason for being giving the user the ability to access other things they want to use.  If I am not running a web browser, or word processor, or some other program that the screen reader is being used to access I can't really teach anything whatsoever useful about how one actually uses a screen reader.

The above being the case, and since the screen reader itself along with the application(s) are "soaking in" Windows, you're never able to deal with "pure" commands related to each, in isolation, as part of the natural flow of teaching how all of these things work in consort with each other.

It's funny how I have to disabuse many of the very idea that you can teach a screen reader in isolation.  You just can't.  It's an accessibility tool to other things, and as an independent entity, with nothing to access, is useless/has no reason for being.  It's a means to an end, not an end in and of itself, and you learn how to use that means by working on specific ends over time.
--

Brian - Windows 10, 64-Bit, Version 21H2, Build 19044  

Here is a test to find out whether your mission in life is complete.  If you’re alive, it isn’t.
     ~ Lauren Bacall

Hey Everybody!

When I download something to a hard drive, it says the download speed is something like 141KBPS, and the file is 51MB, which my computer claims takes 16 minutes to download. Is there a way to increase speed so it downloads faster? Also, when I rip a CD, my DVR219LBK DVD Rom drive seems to say that it rips a CD at 2X, when it's capable of a burn speed of 40X. Now I'm confused! 😕