đ´ Set Up Senior-Friendly Computer
Last updated: March 21, 2025
Simplify interface, enlarge text/icons, and reduce complexity for senior users
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What this helps with
What to expect: Medium difficulty âĸ usually about 30-45 minutes.
This is one of 46 Accessibility & Assistive Technology fixes in the WindowsHelper library. The full step-by-step fix lives in the WindowsHelper app.
Coming soon in the app
The full step-by-step fix for this lives in the WindowsHelper phone app â coming soon, no price announced yet. The free PC Companion (available now) is the piece that connects your phone to your PC.
đ Get notified at launchRelated fixes in Accessibility & Assistive Technology
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â¨ī¸ Configure Keyboard Accessibility Features
Configure sticky keys, filter keys, toggle keys, and on-screen keyboard for accessible typing
Medium30-45 minutes -
đ Configure Learning Disability Accommodations
Set up text-to-speech, reading aids, highlighting tools, and comprehension assistance
Medium30-45 minutes -
âŋ Configure Motor Impairment Adaptations
Enable mouse control alternatives, switch access, eye tracking, and adaptive input devices
Medium30-45 minutes -
đī¸ Configure Voice Control Systems
Configure Windows Speech Recognition, voice typing, and hands-free computer control
Medium30-45 minutes -
âŋ Fix Assistive Technology Integration
Connect and configure screen readers, braille displays, and other assistive devices
Medium30-45 minutes -
đ§ Fix Cognitive Accessibility Settings
Enable focus modes, simplified interfaces, and memory aids for better computer use
Medium45-60 minutes -
đĻģ Fix Hearing Accessibility Issues
Set up visual alerts, captions, mono audio, and sound amplification features
Medium30-45 minutes -
đ¨ Fix High Contrast and Visual Accessibility
Adjust Windows high contrast themes, color filters, magnification, and cursor size for users with visual impairments or low vision needs.
Medium30-45 minutes -
đ Set Up Multi-Language Accessibility
Configure multiple language support, input methods, and accessibility across languages
Medium30-45 minutes -
đ Set Up Screen Reader Software
Install and configure Narrator, NVDA, or JAWS for screen reading functionality
Medium30-45 minutes