Learning the Ins and Outs of Windows 7
If you have not tried the latest version of Microsoft’s operating system, then you are missing out on some of the best ideas Mr. Gates has thought up. When you first open up Windows 7, it might seem like the same old deal with a start button that now looks like a circle and the same icons that have been there since Windows 95. But the truth is, the operating system has been retooled to be more user friendly and it is definitely faster than it has ever been before. It has also managed to do this while lowering its system requirements. If you are still running Windows XP or Vista, you might want to seriously consider switching to 7.
Everything from some of the newest games to practical programs like Microsoft Office will run just a little smoother when you switch to Windows 7. There is now the addition of a task bar and a few other new features that make navigation more efficient. It is now more like Apple’s operating system which is a good thing in my opinion. Even the Microsoft Office training videos will look better when running 7.
Another reason to switch to this new operating system is that there will be a new Microsoft Office coming out soon. Microsoft Office 2010 will be out in a few months and it would be a good idea to switch to Windows 7 before this happens. Installing something like Office 2010 will be an ordeal like it always is so don’t get stuck doing it twice. The beta is also out if you want to learn the basics before the retail version comes out. You can check out some of the Office 2010 training videos online as well if you want to learn the new features before it comes out.
Because Windows 7 is faster and easier to use, it can save you a lot of time when you are working or just browsing the web in your home office. Things just work and you won’t have to restart every other day like other Windows versions. If you happen to own a touch screen, Windows 7 has support for that as well and it almost eliminates the use for a keyboard and mouse. Whether you want it because it uses less memory or because it just detects USB devices faster, you will not be disappointed when you learn everything about Windows 7.