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Learn how to create shortcuts on your desktop to save time in all circumstances!
Canadialog, the Canadian podcast related to assistive technologies for visually impaired persons
English - October 17, 2019 16:00 - 39 minutes - 54.9 MBTechnology News Tech News blind blinds iphone voiceover talkback android jaws windows nvda accessibility Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
In this podcast published October 17, 2019, Alexandre explains how it is possible to create shortcuts on your desktop. Shortcuts can help you access applications, documents, websites, files, folders, etc. that you use frequently. The podcast is suitable for Windows 10 and JAWS.
Here are some useful info you should keep in mind
Command you must type in the run dialog (Windows + R) allowing to access the app folder where you can create shortcuts to quickly access Microsoft Store apps or even metro apps is the following:
explorer.exe shell:appsfolder
If you want to create an icon on your desktop allowing to adjust the volume, the shortcut may point to:
C:\windows\system32\sndvol.exe
And, if you'd like to learn more on how to create shortcuts to quickly access Windows settings, visit this Web page from the Microsoft Web site giving path to directly access some specific sections of Windows settings
In addition, as a reminder, the Canadialog team can offer private or group training on request on the use of assistive technologies. Do not hesitate to contact our team to learn more about training we can offer.
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Enjoy!