Microsoft Windows 7

Microsoft has released Windows 7, after Windows Vista proved too bloated for low-end PCs and netbooks. The Windows 7 public beta appears slimmer and optimized for lower-end hardware. Windows 7 was built around users feedback, so user will see a lot of things they've asked for. Now make your PC work the way you want it to, and make the new things possible.

Here's first look at what's coming in Windows 7.

Better Device Management
User can find the better device management in Windows 7. In the past you had to use several different screens to manage different types of devices. But in Windows 7, you'll use a single Devices and Printers screen to connect, manage, and use whatever printers, phones, and other devices you have hands-on with the new Device Stage technology.

Improved Taskbar
The taskbar at the bottom of the screen is what you use to switch between the application you've got open. User can set the order in which the icons appear and they will stay put. They are easier to see. Click once on the new large icons or bigger preview thumbnails and you're ready to go.

Jump List
Microsoft focused on keeping the things you use most right in front of you.
One example: The new Jump List feature. it's handy way to quickly reach the files you've been working with. To see the files you've used recently, just right click on the icon on taskbar.

Internet Explorer 8
Internet Explorer is now available with the innovative address bar, search, tabs, and Favorite bar, IE8 brings more information with less efforts.

Windows Live
Some features previously included in the operating system are now available for downloading through Windows Live essentials, a set of free application available for your PC and supported by Windows 7. We can download the Windows Live Messenger, Photo Gallery, Mail, Writer, Movie Maker, and more.

HomeGroup Network
Home network will be easier to setup and a lot more useful. HomeGroup makes it easier to connect to other computers and devices on a wireless home network.

New way to work with Windows
In windows 7, you'll have more intuitive way to open, close, resize, and arrange them with the drag and drop facility. It's easy to copy files or compare the contents of two windows by dragging the windows to opposite sides of the screen. You can see the Desktop gadgets by transparent Windows.

Windows 7 has more responsive performance by Extended battery life, Theme packages to customize the look, and Advance Security Management.

Now it is possible to share Music and Video with new Media Sharing technology, and if you have touch screen monitor than you can just touch your computer screen for more direct and natural way to work.