Microsoft’s newest operating system, a newer faster version of Windows

Vista.

By: Richard Holland

Windows 7

Windows 7 Top Features

Snap ToolLive Taskbar Previews

HomeGroupPin

Jump List

Snap Tool

• Align open windows to be side by side• Makes reading and comparing two windows much

easier.• Typing essays from online

sources is much easier with the snap tool for Windows 7

Screenshot of Snap Tool

Live Taskbar Previews

• Point to the taskbar to see live images of open programs and files– An preview of the page is given is you move your mouse over the taskbar– Click on the preview to work on the document faster

• Close open windows from the preview’s on the taskbar also

HomeGroup

• Use your home network to share music, documents and pictures to other computers on the network– Send documents to be printed out from

computers connected to HomeGroup so, you don’t have to move the file to another computer.

• HomeGroup is password protected so your files are safe and secure

Pin

• Pin your favorite programs to the task bar for easier and faster access.– Specific items can be pined to the task bar such as

work documents and picture files• Drag the icon to anywhere you want on the

taskbar and it will remain there until moved

Jump List• Jump lists take you to your favorite items on

your computer faster.– Go to your favorite songs, picture files and to your

favorite website using the new Jump List feature in Windows 7.

– The Jump List for Internet Explorer will show past websites you’ve visited, and Windows media player will show past songs listened to.

Microsoft’s Top Ten Reasons to Get Windows 7

1. Get quicker access to all your stuff2. Manage open windows easier3. Quickly find what your looking for4. Share files and printers among mult. PC’s5. Stay entertained effortlessly6. Easy create and share movies7. Connect to networks easily8. Do more, wait less9. Don’t leave programs behind10. Offers your PC better protection

•Windows 7 is compared with the older operating system Windows Vista

•Charts•X - Included in Vista/7

•X+ - Improved in Windows 7

Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista

Making Everyday Task EasierWindows Vista Windows 7

Easier to multitask X X+

Browse the Web easily and safely

X X

Find programs easier X X+

Organize files easier X

Open most used files faster

X

Navigate through open programs faster

X

Share files to multiple PCs

X

Connect to Wireless Networks faster

X

Works the Way you Want it ToWindows Vista Windows 7

Connect to company networks securely

X X+

Run more programs at once

X X

Monitor children’s PC use X X

Built in spyware protection

X X+

Personalized Desktop X X+

Keep data private and secure

X X+

Designed for faster sleep and resume

X

Improved power management for longer battery life

X

Make New and Exciting Things Possible

Windows Vista Windows 7

Watch and record TV on PC

X X+

Create and share movies in minutes

X X

Connect to photos and music away from home

X

Stream music and photos around your house

X

Web Sources

• Microsoft Windows Homepage– Windows 7 based– http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/

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