Features and Performance Of Windows 7
Posted by admin on Thursday Nov 5, 2009 Under Windows
There’s much anticipation for Microsoft’s next operating system release, Windows 7. Enthusiasts are still speculating on the official launch date, and as of writing, there is no official word from Microsoft. Below is a list of new features that enthusiasts can look forward to enjoying, most of which are confirmed in the current pre-release version that is nearly at a “feature-complete” state.
User interface Features
User interface features affect nearly every user. While it is not the most important part of an OS, user interface features often go a long way towards the impression of an OS, and will likely draw many comparisons to other Microsoft operating systems. Windows 7 comes with a stylish end-user interface. You can expect icons to respond with quick animated movements, which is done to enhance the user experience. So far, compliments for the speed and ease of use of the user interface have been dominant for the new OS.
The desktop is clearly much cleaner and better organized, and comes with docking options that are similar to the Mac’s OS. New applications and improvements to existing applications have been added as well. For example, you will find the calculator to be much improved and more powerful. It supports real life conversions and calculations, like weight and length converters.
If you are in the habit of placing sticky notes all over your monitor and work area, you will surely welcome the new stick notes application that comes with the desktop. You can stick as many virtual notes on your desktop, and delete them as you work. Now your workstation will certainly look cleaner and more organized. You are also saving trees by using less paper!
A new version of Windows Media Center will also launch with this release. New gadgets are being integrated into the Media Center and Windows Explorer. Gadgets are standalone applications that sit on the desktop (some are hosted on another server). There are web gadgets, sidebar gadgets, and sideshow gadgets (run on external displays).
System Performance Features
Windows 7 now offers support for virtual hard disks and boasts improved performance on multi-core processors, improved boot performance, improved SSD support and performance, and improved kernel performance. Obviously, performance is a key goal for Windows 7. With the current pre-release version, even at an unfinished state, it appears that Microsoft is doing extremely well in achieving this goal. The pre-release version tested is remarkably stable and offers noticeably better performance than Windows XP with the latest hardware.
If you visit the control panel, you will find that many new items are added, including Accelerators, Display Calibration Wizard, Gadgets, Recovery, Troubleshooting, and more. Windows Security Center is now known as Windows Solution Center, and it is responsible for maintaining the security of the system.
December 26th, 2009 at 12:11 pm
hey, your post
January 10th, 2010 at 11:01 am
This Is really an awe-inspiring gadget to get in my collection. Does anybody have aidea where I can buy it? Any testimonials?
January 18th, 2010 at 9:39 pm
When I originally commented I clicked the “Notify me when new comments are added” checkbox and now each time a comment is added I get four emails with the same comment. Is there any way you can remove me from that service? – Thanks
January 31st, 2010 at 12:19 am
Well I still haven’t bought windows 7 from bestbuy. It sounds like it will be better than vista when it came out, I can’t wait!! I’ll report back my progress soon!
February 10th, 2010 at 11:39 pm
This is what I wanted! I was searching on Google since 1 hour and was really depressed as I got nothing but this post really made me happy. I just bookmarked your blog as I will not like to waste my time again on Google.
February 11th, 2010 at 1:02 am
Great blog post. It’s useful information.
February 11th, 2010 at 4:11 am
Nokia N93 Review…
With 180 grams on the scale and large size (11.8 cm long and 2.8 cm thick), the N93 is not in the…
February 14th, 2010 at 8:39 am
Finally, an issue that I am passionate about. I have looked for information of this caliber for the last several hours. Your site is greatly appreciated.
February 15th, 2010 at 8:26 pm
Great info, trying to sign up to your RSS feed using the G-Chrome browser but its not letting me… any advice?
February 17th, 2010 at 12:55 am
Very useful info. Hope to see more posts soon!
February 17th, 2010 at 4:19 am
I’ve already been pursuing your site for 4 days these days and i should state i am beginning to like your posting. I really like. Thank you for taking the effort to talk about this Good posting and nice you address this. I was reading your message.
February 17th, 2010 at 4:56 am
Hi, nice post. I stumbled upon this blog, but I will definitely come here again. Have a great day
February 18th, 2010 at 8:03 am
Forwarded this to some friends, appreciate your advice
February 18th, 2010 at 1:35 pm
Most readers just don
February 26th, 2010 at 12:32 pm
Hello. Great job. I did not expect this on a Wednesday. This is a great story. Thanks!
February 26th, 2010 at 5:41 pm
Thanks for great post! Will be bookmarking this article for future reference!
February 27th, 2010 at 5:12 pm
I have a problem with viewing your blog layout in the latest release of Opera. It looks ok in IE and Firefox however.Hope you have a great day.
March 2nd, 2010 at 8:13 am
Nice job, it’s a great post. The info is good to know!
March 3rd, 2010 at 4:16 am
Cheers to the author for giving me some solid ideas
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:37 am
Hi,
Cheers to the author for giving me some solid ideas
March 4th, 2010 at 4:10 am
Top post. I look forward to reading more. Cheers
March 9th, 2010 at 10:26 am
Really appreciate this post. It’s hard to sort the good from the bad sometimes, but I think you’ve nailed it!
March 10th, 2010 at 11:22 am
Hi, I stumbled on this web page by mistake i was looking Google for a registry cleaner that I had already bought when I discovered your web-site, I should say your site is definitely cool I just love the theme, its great!. I do not have the time at the present time to completely browse through your web site but I have saved it and also signed up to your RSS feeds. I will likely be back within a day or two. thanks to get a excellent website.”
March 10th, 2010 at 11:28 am
I am not going to be original this time, so all I am going to say that your blog rocks, sad that I don’t have suck a writing skills
March 10th, 2010 at 3:43 pm
Hey Admin! Thanks, Forever web pages..
March 16th, 2010 at 1:40 am
Really appreciate this post. It’s hard to sort the good from the bad sometimes, but I think you’ve nailed it!