Microsoft asked its customers how they can improve Windows, and the outcome of their research is that it is now easier to use. It’s simple to find and manage files, and performance is faster and more reliable. Pearl Technology hosted a Microsoft 7 event on February 18 so we could show people how the new Windows 7 works through tutorials with our Microsoft experts and workstations to test it out. Visit http://www.pearltechnology.com/windows7/ for more information on that event.

Below are the Top 10 Windows 7 Improvements according to http://windows.microsoft.com:

1 A better desktop that lets you work faster. The taskbar has bigger buttons, full-sized previews, and allows for one-click access to programs. Jump Lists provide shortcuts to files, folders, and websites. And Snap, Peek, and Shake help juggle open windows.

2 Smarter search. Search results appear instantly, grouped by category, and you can narrow it with filters like date or file type—and be sure you get what you’re looking for with a preview pane.

3 Easy sharing of files and printers on your home network. With HomeGroup, you can connect two or more PCs running Windows 7, and share music, pictures, videos, and documents.

4 Built for speed. Windows 7 takes up less memory and runs background services only when necessary. Programs run faster and you can sleep, resume, and reconnect to wireless networks more quickly. Also includes 64-bit support.

5 Better wireless networking—it now takes just a couple of clicks to connect your laptop. Click on an available network in the taskbar and connect. Windows will remember your network connections so you can connect automatically the next time.

6 Windows Touch. Use your fingers to browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders on a touchscreen PC. Includes gestures for zooming, rotating, and even right-clicking.

7 Plays well with devices. Device Stage works like a home page for portable music players, smartphones, and printers. When plugged in, compatible devices make a menu appear with information popularly requested.

8 Improved media streaming. Windows Media Player 12 lets you enjoy your media library anywhere—from your PC to your stereo or TV (you may need additional hardware) or over the Internet from one computer running Windows 7 to another.

9 Live TV and movies on your PC. Internet TV gathers programming from sites all over the Internet. Add a TV tuner, and your PC becomes a digital video recorder you can use to watch, pause, and record live TV.

10 Nag-free notifications. Action Center puts you in control of maintenance and security messages. If Windows needs your attention, you’ll see a notification on the taskbar.

One Response to “Windows 7: Your PC, simplified”

1. Blake Says:
   February 27th, 2010 at 8:23 am

   Hey Grey. Great article. Could you shoot me an e-mail whenever you have time. My uncle Matt Frieden told me to check out your website. Thanks. Blake

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