1. Microsoft’s newest operating system, a newer faster version of Windows Vista. By: Richard Holland Windows 7

2. Windows 7 Top Features Snap Tool Live Taskbar Previews HomeGroup Pin Jump List

3. Snap Tool Align open windows to be side by side Makes reading and comparing two windows much easier. Typing essays from online sources is much easier with the snap tool for Windows 7 Screenshot of Snap Tool

4. Live Taskbar Previews Point to the taskbar to see live images of open programs and files – An preview of the page is given is you move your mouse over the taskbar – Click on the preview to work on the document faster Close open windows from the preview’s on the taskbar also

5. HomeGroup Use your home network to share music, documents and pictures to other computers on the network – Send documents to be printed out from computers connected to HomeGroup so, you don’t have to move the file to another computer. HomeGroup is password protected so your files are safe and secure

6. Pin Pin your favorite programs to the task bar for easier and faster access. – Specific items can be pined to the task bar such as work documents and picture files Drag the icon to anywhere you want on the taskbar and it will remain there until moved

7. Jump List Jump lists take you to your favorite items on your computer faster. – Go to your favorite songs, picture files and to your favorite website using the new Jump List feature in Windows 7. – The Jump List for Internet Explorer will show past websites you’ve visited, and Windows media player will show past songs listened to.

8. Microsoft’s Top Ten Reasons to Get Windows 7 1.Get quicker access to all your stuff 2.Manage open windows easier 3.Quickly find what your looking for 4.Share files and printers among mult. PC’s 5.Stay entertained effortlessly 6.Easy create and share movies 7.Connect to networks easily 8.Do more, wait less 9.Don’t leave programs behind 10.Offers your PC better protection

9. Windows 7 is compared with the older operating system Windows Vista Charts X - Included in Vista/7 X+ - Improved in Windows 7 Windows 7 vs. Windows Vista

10. Making Everyday Task Easier Windows VistaWindows 7 Easier to multitaskXX+ Browse the Web easily and safely XX Find programs easierXX+ Organize files easierX Open most used files faster X Navigate through open programs faster X Share files to multiple PCs X Connect to Wireless Networks faster X

11. Works the Way you Want it To Windows VistaWindows 7 Connect to company networks securely XX+ Run more programs at once XX Monitor children’s PC useXX Built in spyware protection XX+ Personalized DesktopXX+ Keep data private and secure XX+ Designed for faster sleep and resume X Improved power management for longer battery life X

12. Make New and Exciting Things Possible Windows VistaWindows 7 Watch and record TV on PC XX+ Create and share movies in minutes XX Connect to photos and music away from home X Stream music and photos around your house X

13. Web Sources Microsoft Windows Homepage – Windows 7 based – http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows- 7/default.aspx http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows- 7/default.aspx