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Windows 7. Microsoft’s newest operating system, a newer faster version of Windows Vista. By: Richard Holland. Windows 7 Top Features. Snap Tool Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup Pin Jump List. Snap Tool. Align open windows to be side by side
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Windows 7 Microsoft’s newest operating system, a newer faster version of Windows Vista. By: Richard Holland
Windows 7 Top Features Snap Tool Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup Pin 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 • Get quicker access to all your stuff • Manage open windows easier • Quickly find what your looking for • Share files and printers among mult. PC’s • Stay entertained effortlessly • Easy create and share movies • Connect to networks easily • Do more, wait less • Don’t leave programs behind • Offers your PC better protection
Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista Windows 7 is compared with the older operating system Windows Vista Charts X - Included in Vista/7 X+ - Improved in Windows 7
Web Sources • Microsoft Windows Homepage • Windows 7 based • http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/default.aspx