New Features of Windows 7

Many people use a Microsoft operating system for their computers. However, many people were very turned off after Vista was introduced. There were numerous problems that made people want to ditch Microsoft. Now Microsoft has released Windows 7 in the hopes of turning around the catastrophe that was Vista. The new Windows 7 has many cool features that everyone will love. A few of the great things Windows 7 personalization features to just plain making computers more user friendly.

Windows 7 is set up to be personalized for the user. You have different choices when deciding what you want. To start off you can either choose from 32 bit or 64 bit. Once you have chosen that you are ready to set up Windows. There are many new desktop themes and even wall papers to choose from. They are designed to meet anyone’s taste. Another way Microsoft has made Windows 7 more personalized for the user is by updating the taskbar. This new system still has the same taskbar; however, you can put programs in specific order so you choose the lineup of programs. This comes in very handy for people who like to have their programs a certain wayr. Rather than having to open them in that order or having to close them because they are not in the proper order, they can just rearrange them to the way they want them to be. Windows has even updated the Gadgets that were introduced with Vista. Now rather than having them stuck in the sidebar, you are free to move them as you choose onto your desktop.

Windows 7 has made using a PC much simpler. One of the biggest changes everyone is talking about is what you can do with the windows you have open, from Snap, Shake and Peek. The Snap feature has everyone excited. This allows you to have multiple windows open for working on at the same time. Before, once you pulled up another window to work on, the previous window was minimized. With the Shake feature, all you have to do when you have multiple windows open is click on the one you want and shake your mouse and the other windows will minimize. This can be quite helpful for focusing on one window. The Peek feature allows you to see what is on your desktop, like hidden icons. If you go to the bottom right of the taskbar it will show you these. Another way of using this feature is to put your muse on the window you want. All other open windows become transparent, allowing you to view that window.

There are many other great features about Windows 7 including the new media center which allows you to watch and listen to media on your computer all throughout your home and jump lists to give you fast access to your favorite programs. These are just a few of the many new features Windows 7 has.

By: Emile Franks

Elegant Windows 7 Narrows the Gap on Mac OS

Walt Mossberg the Wall Street Journal, which traditionally has recommended Macs to most PC users, now says the choice is less clear. , While giving an advantage to the Mac for their safety and superior software package, says it's now more of a "toss-up between the newly released Mac OS X Snow Leopard and the upcoming Windows 7.

In fact, in July awarded our crown MacChat smackdown Windows 7 to be further improved, although we preferred Snow Leopard in general.

Mac vs. Windows war is almost as old as the computer industry itself. Although it is generally accepted that the Mac OS is more elegant and intuitive interface, Windows has dominated the market for being licensed to makers of most PCs.

After the debacle of Windows Vista, Mac, when in fact dramatic growth of the share market also helped by the halo effect of iPod and iPhone, Windows 7 marks the first time that Windows users have been enthusiastic about a new version at some point.

With Snow Leopard being a maintenance release that mainly offers refinements under-the-hood, Windows has taken the opportunity to narrow the gap with more user visible features.

On the surface, Windows now looks more Mac-like than ever, with your taskbar like large windows to the Dock and features not unlike Expose (Apple provided under window Windows taskbar for Snow Leopard) . Windows 7 supports multi-touch technology, both on screen and trackpad (Snow Leopard only use the trackpad).

"Windows 7 beats the Mac OS in some areas as the best planned and the right of navigation of the taskbar, facilitate the organization of open windows on your desktop and touch screen capabilities," says Mossberg.

"So Apple will have to fight now that the gift of a faulty view has been replaced by a reliable version, Windows smart.

But there are still several reasons why the Mac OS is superior to Windows. The first is the fundamental reason for the Mac OS has always had the advantage: its interface clean and simple. File browser while it could be brighter now, Windows 7 is even more messy and outdated that the Mac, and use less of the sources and aesthetic space.

It also considers that Snow Leopard Mac OS X run faster and more efficient, with only 6 GB of hard disk space and make the most of multicore processors and exploit the latent processing power of graphics cards.

Meanwhile, Windows 7 is stuck with its legacy DOS-based code and the Secretariat feared, and can take more than two minutes to start, judging by recent evidence.

There is also the factor of iLife. Apple application suites of digital lifestyle - iPhoto, iMovie, iDVD, GarageBand and iWeb - remain on the Windows platform rival for power, ease of use and integration.

However, competition is good, and if the popular perception is that it has improved Windows, Apple is compelled to get even more innovation to the next version of Mac OS X.

Will Windows 7 Deliver Us From Adware and Spyware?

Windows 7 is coming! The real question is what is coming with? Microsoft Will you bring the usual growing pains or is this the lean mean machine operation anticipated to be? There is no doubt that many Vista users are fed up hoping that Windows 7 finally deliver what was promised back when Vista was first released. Many experts believe that Vista was released too soon and most of the security flaws in the operating system was due to the lack of refinement and testing - something that tried to eliminate the release of Windows 7 beta testers worldwide.

Mac user, I often get upset when they boast of the strength of the Mac operating system one if its many claims for victory over Windows is the claim that Mac are not affected by the usual adware, spyware and malware that problems Windows users are bombarded with.

It seems that although Bill Gates declared a personal war for a couple of years adware, the security features built into Windows that are not rising up against the slaughter of adware and spyware on the web.

After Microsoft made available Windows Defender for free, it seemed they were making progress, but after several years and several improvements that really does not remove spyware. It seems like adware and spyware considers it in the way to your computer, regardless of what you do to try to protect themselves.

The traditional Anti Virus software simply is not enough. Adding a protection against adware and spyware monitor may seem excessive, but if that's what it takes, then so be it. The problem is much deeper than simply blame Windows for an operating system bad. Yes, Mac users do not have the same problems, but the fact that Windows has to support different applications as they become more vulnerable. Windows is created as an operating system that can support virtually any application and therefore it is often easy for adware and spyware to sneak into the system.

With the release of Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft attempted to solve many of the security issue in your browser, but in terms of performance that just sucks. It seems that every time you plug a hole in another open them elsewhere. It's a never ending process where they try to one up on these developers of adware and spyware and hackers.

The only thing I know is that while people are making money by using advertising to advertise and make money with you, they will find a way of overcoming even the most sophisticated adware and spyware protection. Blaming Windows is an easy way out. Yes, you can improve on their safety, but ultimately you have to take some responsibility yourself.

Adware and spyware come in many different forms and shapes. Those who pose a serious risk is usually achieved until the team due to your negligence. Peer to peer download sites, Torrent download portals and the like are full of malicious software and hackers regard them as easy targets. Be careful. Always use common sense of right and stay away from sites that seem harmful. Do things not only have to download - especially when it's free.

Always protect your computer as many ways as possible. Make sure you have real time protection in place while on the Internet. This will prevent spyware and adware from even reaching the system first. To do periodic scans with a good adware spyware remover is a good practice, and although it is a pain that will reap the rewards. Let's hope Windows 7 will deliver what is promised to be and, finally, have an operating system that is on par with Apple.

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