Five Most Significant Features in Microsoft Vista
August 25, 2010 · Leave a Comment
So many people are getting all worked up and excited over the new Windows Vista. As expected, most new users are interested to know what is new with Vista and what makes it superior to use than previous editions. Will it be easier to use? Will there be superior country and security features? Will technical and management aspects be given clean attention? It might not be doable to absolutely detail all of Vista’s new or improved features. Among its many notable features are the following:
Windows Shell
The appearance of the operating system is the first marketing strategy to use on non-technical individuals. Many home users understandably get attracted with basic aesthetic features and simple to use functions. In operating systems, the appearance and assist of use can ideal be associated with the shell which presents the individual interface. With Windows, their shell is Explorer. In Windows Vista, the shell is associated with Aero.
The translucent glass look of Aero alone is an image of elegance and lends an added illusion of depth. Users also have the choice to use the appearance of previous Windows versions. Aside from a change in look, Vista also addresses aspects in organization, filtering and storing. The “Stacks” function for example will grant users to filter files or group files according to individual criteria.
Multimedia Applications
Movie, pic and music enthusiasts and experts will be happy to know that Vista has added features for them too. The Windows Motion picture Maker for example will grant editing of DVR-MS videos. The new Windows DVD Maker on the other hand will grant DVD creation and burning. For pic enthusiasts, the Windows Pic Gallery will still grant basic editing plus metadata additions to photos. Windows Paint also now has unlimited undo functions.
Windows Defender
On the aspect of security, Vista now includes Windows Defender which can be used against spyware. Aside from the usual function of scanning for spyware, Windows Defender can also perform real time monitoring for changes in Windows that have been caused by spyware. With Windows Defender, users can now easily keep in touch with Microsoft to inquire about suitable applications and spyware.
Wireless Networking
Wireless networking is not a very new concept. There are however, some improvements in Vista. With Vista, wireless connections do not mimic wired connections. The network stack now holds the support for wireless networks. New features can then be implemented. These include easily finding and identifying open and shut networks.
Speech Recognition
With this feature, users can use voice commands on their individualized unit. The difference between Vista voice recognition and other versions is that voice recognition in Vista boasts full integration. Certain applications therefore can be manipulated by dictation. A mousegrid might be used for applications that require mouse functions. A individual simply needs to dictate a series of numbers to zero in on the particular area that has to be clicked. This feature is simple to use even without the tutorial provided. Voice recognition is evenhandedly high and exact.
Five Most Significant Features in Microsoft Vista
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