Hi Joseph, Thank you very much for keeping us apprised of what's happening on the technical side of things with Microsoft and Windows 10 as it applies to Jaws. I, as well as the list membership do appreciate your knowledge and helpfulness!
Richard Q. Justice-list moderator jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Joseph Lee" <joseph.lee22...@gmail.com> To: <jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com> Sent: Thursday, August 04, 2016 4:40 PM Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect Hi all, I expect Microsoft to roll out a new MCT and/or let Version 1607 propagate throughout the world. As of now, Microsoft and Freedom Scientific (now VFO) are fully aware of display compatibility flag issue for those upgrading via MCT. Unfortunately, not only this affects JAWS, but some third-party screen readers are affected as well (I got messages from two people who said it affects VFO's other offerings). The advisories I and others sent out yesterday are still in effect: wait for Version 1607 to show up on Windows Update, or if you really like to use MCT, you need to fiddle around in Device Manager, uninstall whichever display driver is offending MCT (trying to pinpoint what it is) and proceed. But for many, it is advisable to use Windows Update. The advisories and related threads are: * Update to 1607, no go: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/topic/update_to_1607_no_go/2301501?p=,,,20,0 ,0,0::RecentPostDate%2FSticky,,,20,2,20,2301501 * Advisory: for JAWS users, wait until Version 1607 shows up: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/topic/anniversary_update_advisory/2321788?p= ,,,20,0,0,0::RecentPostDate%2FSticky,,,20,2,40,2321788 * Display compatibility flag: MS is aware of this: https://win10.groups.io/g/win10/topic/important_anniversary_update/2327524?p =,,,20,0,0,0::RecentPostDate%2FSticky,,,20,2,0,2327524 For members of certain Groups.IO lists: see the relevant discussion around Windows 10 Anniversary Update. As for what's new and different: besides what Jim said, there are many things new, changed, fixed and removed, including: * Redesigned systems architecture (OneCore; cannot explain fully in consideration for the audience scope, but suffice to say that, with the Windows NT kernel restructuring, things that goes into core basic components will be found on all devices running Windows 10 Anniversary Update (PC's, smartphones, HoloLens, Xbox, Server 2016, IoT and so on)). * Vastly improved UI Automation. * Much better Edge that opens up possibilities via extensions (touch cursor must be employed), UIA attribute changes and no longer allows traditional ways of virtual cursor to function (the last one came from a recent Main Menu podcast). * Settings app reorganized, including the behavior Jim described earlier. * New settings in Settings app, including universal dark theme, projecting screen content from Windows 10 Mobile or another PC, app notification priorities, dedicated subcategory for Windows Insider Program, ability to prevent Windows Update from being attempted at a predefined time period, rearrange and enable/disable quick actions and more. * Control Panel's Taskbar properties has moved to Settings app. * Start menu: reorganized, first-letter navigation partially returns (see Jim's notes). * Action Center: when you press Escape, Action Center will close instead of focus moving to a quick action. * Press Delete from Action Center to remove notifications. * Toasts (app notifications) no longer fires tooltip event, potentially confusing screen readers. A slight modification to FSUIA or related UIA handling code in jfw.exe must be modified to recognize window open event instead and to keep an eye on UIA attribute differences between normal and priority toasts. * Skype Preview app is usable to some extent (touch cursor should be employed in some cases). * For Home and Pro, You cannot turn off Cortana easily (you need to go deeper into Group Policy to change this). You can do this easily (or in some cases, Cortana might be disabled) if using Pro Education, Enterprise and Education. * You can invoke Cortana from lock screen if you choose. * Windows Subsystem for Linux, complete with Ubuntu 14.04 (Trusty) image (x64 only), Bash (Bourn Again Shell), emulation of Linux kernel 3.4 API and so on. Running GUI Linux programs will require a hack, and kernel modules, such as Speakup will not run. * User Account Control (UAC) dialog interface is now powered by XAML (eXtensible application Markup Language), the UI technology that powers universal apps. * You can pin apps or some windows from apps across virtual desktops. * You cannot share Wi-Fi passwords with contacts. * Windows Ink to centralize pen support and to provide a workspace for pen and touchscreen users. * Windows+Shift+C instead of Windows+C to invoke Cortana. * Windows+Alt+D to open time and calendar. * Ability to change audio devices straight from Volume Control (there is a split button to do this). * Windows+F is used to open Feedback Hub app with screenshots. Consequently, there is no more Insider Hub nor Windows Feedback apps. * Windows Insider Program participants will get first of a series of builds for Redstone 2 sometime this month, with the next stable build scheduled for 2017. * No more 260 character limit for file paths (raised to 32K chars). * General performance improvements were observed. Good luck. Cheers, Joseph -----Original Message----- From: JAWS-Users-List [mailto:jaws-users-list-boun...@jaws-users.com] On Behalf Of Holger Sent: Thursday, August 4, 2016 12:58 PM To: jaws-users-list@jaws-users.com Subject: Re: [JAWS-Users] The anniversary update to W-10, changes to expect Still waiting for the update Holger Fiallo Send from my iPhone > On Aug 4, 2016, at 2:33 PM, James Flusche <jim.flus...@outlook.com> wrote: > > Hi Jaws user list. > Hi group, I just did a Jaws tandem into Ed's new laptop which is running the anniversary update of W-10. > > The settings area, changes: > > 1. After pressing Windows key+I, you are now in the search edit box. > > 2. Tab one time to the category list of 9 main categories. > > 3. After pressing enter on any of these categories, again you are in the search edit box, just tab one time to the list of sub-categories. > > 4. . The first sub-category is always selected for you. > > 5. Just begin tabbing across the choices. > > 6. Again Jaws speaks too much information, just like at the first. > > 7. Always press, insert+Tab, this makes Jaws repeat what control you are sitting on. > > 8. There are many new sub-categories in this new update. > > 9. I found a few places where Jaws had a hard time. > > 10. But overall, worked pretty good, at times, too much speaking. > > The start button area: > > 1. After pressing the windows key, or pressing enter on the start button. > > 2. You are in the search edit box. > > 3. Tab one time to, the navigation button. > > 4. Press the down arrow to get to all your shortcuts, Documents, downloads, personal folders, and power button. > > 5. Tab again to, your list of apps and programs. > > 6. First letter navigation only works from say, A to B. From whatever letter you are currently in to, to the next letter, no further. > > 7. Tab again to, the live tile region. For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/ For answers to frequently asked questions about this list visit: http://www.jaws-users.com/help/
