An Upgrade To Windows 7 Is Inexpensive
From as little as $119.99 you can upgrade to Windows 7. Although Windows 7, released in October 2009, seems to be only a fancier version of Windows Vista, the truth is much more compound.
Windows 7 does use a similar core function system where operations are de-centralized from the kernel and provide a more stable and secure platform. It is done in a different way and therefore Windows 7 only occupy half the footprint than that of Windows Vista.
This means that the resources of your computer will be taxed much less and your computer will run just as fast as with Windows XP, but without the system vulnerabilities. There will be no more 5 minute waits for Windows to load, as start up and resume times will be minimized by changing the way the core information is being processed.
NEW FEATURES IN WINDOWS 7
One aspect that really justifies the Windows 7 price is the additional speed seen in graphic user interface. GUI is basically the interaction between a computer and its user, with actions being translated into binary directions and the system performing in the background with the user only seeing the visual elements.
Windows 7, because of the changes to the kernel function, is able to be more responsive than ever before, a huge plus for users on the go. Adding to that is the many new easy-to-use and –remember shortcuts that Windows 7 uses.
Will you be able to minimize a window? You only have to bump the window to the top of the display. Want to see what is minimized? Whenever you hover over the minimized windows it will pop-up a full-sized “Peek” of the windows. Need to minimize all open windows but one? You can use the new feature called “shake” that will do exactly that.
Need to change displays, add a monitor or use a projector?`What if I want to change displays, use a projector or add a monitor? If you press the Windows key + P; an Alt + Tab style menu will be generated, making it fast and easy to find the desired display.
The display support function has been impproved by Microsoft. Windows 7 is the first of Microsoft’s operating systems that will be able to fully support touch screens. Now a user can write on the screen and make handwritten notes in the new “Sticky Notes” or even highlight text with a finger. Windows 7’s calculator can be used just like a physical one where you key in your entries.
ADDITIONAL FEATURES
Some basic enhancements are also included in the price of Windows 7. All of these new improvements might not be equally noteworthy, but once a user has downloaded Windows 7 he will see which of these features he likes the most. Users can create a HomeGroup that allows music, files, videos, etc., to be shared between users. Users can share devices or stream media to connected devices such as the television, and the ability to do all of these things remotely.
Another new feature allows users to specify audio outputs and have music played through speakers while chat conversations goes through the headset. Music can also be set to automatically turn off or turn down if a “call” is received.
The user-friendly Ribbon is now included in all applications of Microsoft. The “Snipping Tool” allows a user to select an entire screen, a rectangular segment or even draw a freehand outline.
Wallpapers from a variety of world-renown artists are included, as well as the ability to have a changing wall paper for the desktop. Other than the reliance on icons and lists as with Vista, Windows 7 features an easy to use text menu where even the shutdown button has been simplified.
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