The recent debut of Windows 7 generated much excitement because of the cool new features and innovative technology used in this operating system. Below is a look at some of the great new features in Windows 7, in case you are considering upgrading.
- Close windows easily - One of the cool things about Windows 7 is that you are able to close out any open windows that you are not using by a simple shake. For instance, if you have opened three PowerPoint, 4 Notepad and 16 Outlook windows, you are able to minimize all of them, leaving open only the one which you want to use at that particular time.
- Advanced previews - Windows 7 also comes with an advanced previewing feature whereby a preview of a window pops up when the mouse hovers over a minimized window on the taskbar just as in Vista. But in addition, you have the option of closing the window within the preview, as well as getting a full size view of it. Moreover, you may press Win + T to scroll along the previews on the taskbar.
- Jumplists - Another cool feature about Windows 7 is that you have an option of viewing a list of files you recently accessed by application, even if you have not opened the particular application. This is done through the Jumplists feature which enables you to do this by simply right clicking on the icon of the specific application which is in the taskbar. Jumplists may also be integrated into the Start Menu and also enable quick access of a playlist even if the media player is not open.
- Resizing and snapping windows into place- Yet another great feature of Windows 7 is that it allows you to snap a window into place or even resize it to one half of the screen. You may do this by dragging the window either to the right or left edge of the screen, or drag it to the top of the screen in order to maximize it. This is a marked improvement from previously when you had to hover over the edge of a window in order to resize it. Moreover, this process is further simplified by the fact that you can use shortcuts such as Win + whichever arrow key is required.
- Adjust multiple displays - Moreover, Windows 7 also enables you to quickly and easily adjust multiple displays. This saves you the trouble of constantly having to connect your CPU to different external monitors or projectors by instead simply pressing Win + P, then instantly extending or duplicating the display to the other monitor. For those who do many presentations using their laptop, Win + P is ideal as you will be provided with an Alt + Tab menu.
- Run XP applications - Windows 7 also allows you to run an XP application unlike with Vista. Moreover, when you encounter an XP application which will not run in Windows 7, you may simply download XP Mode from Microsoft.com, and then run the XP applications in an emulated XP environment in Windows 7. This therefore saves you money that you would have otherwise had to spend on purchasing another operating system.
- Clear up the notification area - Another great feature of Windows 7 is that it enables you to almost completely do away with icons such as those of the clock and volume cluttering your notification area. This may be done by easily clicking on the arrow which allows you to access the notification area, and then click on customize. Thereafter, select each icon then click on "Hide icon and notifications" in order to have it removed.
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