About three weeks ago my computer received the blue screen of death! Thank God for external hard drives for backing up my information. I purchased a HP that has Windows 7 and I love it. Here are a few things that are new with Windows 7.
There are plenty of reviews about the new operating system, and they all share an underlying theme. While Vista was not the XP successor users were hoping for, Windows 7 has real promise of filling the gap. With its revamped user interface, yet low-key, minimalist approach, it offers a much altered experience to that of Vista.
Enjoy new user interface enhancements like the reorganized Taskbar, which gives the Mac OS X dock a run for its money. Experience features like Jump Lists that keep the most recent things you've used close by for fast access; or the Pin feature which lets you "pin" programs or files to your Taskbar or Jump Lists.
Keep your desktop organized with Aero Peek, a new management tool that provides thumbnails of all open windows. Scroll over thumbnails to get a peek of the full view window. Or use the desktop peek feature to view your desktop by making all windows transparent with a simple click of the mouse. This might be one to get used to because Windows 7 has omitted the Sidebar, the portion of the screen that Vista reserved for gadgets. Now you'll find your gadgets such as your calendar, pictures, weather or games directly on the desktop.
A few other changes worth mentioning are enhanced security with less annoying UAC (User Access Controls), easier network sharing with HomeGroup, and XP Mode for programs that require a PC running XP.
Windows 7 comes with six different editions to choose from - Starter, Home Premium, Professional, Ultimate, OEM, and Enterprise.
So if you are thinking about upgrading to Windows 7 I highly recommend it!
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