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Five Most Significant Features in Microsoft Vista

So many people are getting all worked up andburning. For photo enthusiasts, the Windows
excited over the new Windows Vista. AsPhoto Gallery will still allow basic editing
expected, most new users are interested toplus metadata additions to photos. Windows
know what is new with Vista and what makes itPaint  also now has unlimited undo functions.
better to use than previous editions. Will it
be easier to use? Will there be better safetyWindows  Defender
and security features? Will technical and
management aspects be given fair attention?On the aspect of security, Vista now includes
It may not be possible to completely detailWindows Defender which can be used against
all of Vista's new or improved features.spyware. Aside from the usual function of
Among its many notable features are thescanning for spyware, Windows Defender can
following:also perform real time monitoring for changes
in Windows that have been caused by spyware.
Windows  ShellWith Windows Defender, users can now easily
keep in touch with Microsoft to inquire about
The appearance of the operating system is thesuitable  applications  and  spyware.
first marketing strategy to use on
non-technical individuals. Many home usersWireless  Networking
understandably get attracted with basic
aesthetic features and easy to use functions.Wireless networking is not a very new
In operating systems, the appearance and easeconcept. There are however, some improvements
of use can best be associated with the shellin Vista. With Vista, wireless connections do
which presents the user interface. Withnot mimic wired connections. The network
Windows, their shell is Explorer. In Windowsstack now holds the support for wireless
Vista,  the  shell  is  associated with Aero.networks. New features can then be
implemented. These include easily finding and
The translucent glass look of Aero alone isidentifying  open  and  closed  networks.
an image of elegance and lends an added
illusion of depth. Users also have the choiceSpeech  Recognition
to use the appearance of previous Windows
versions. Aside from a change in look, VistaWith this feature, users can use voice
also addresses aspects in organization,commands on their computer unit. The
filtering and storing. The "Stacks" functiondifference between Vista voice recognition
for example will allow users to filter filesand other versions is that voice recognition
or  group  files  according to user criteria.in Vista boasts full integration. Certain
applications therefore can be manipulated by
Multimedia  Applicationsdictation. A mousegrid may be used for
applications that require mouse functions. A
Movie, photo and music enthusiasts anduser simply needs to dictate a series of
experts will be happy to know that Vista hasnumbers to zero in on the particular area
added features for them too. The Windowsthat has to be clicked. This feature is easy
Movie Maker for example will allow editing ofto use even without the tutorial provided.
DVR-MS videos. The new Windows DVD Maker onVoice recognition is fairly high and exact.
the other hand will allow DVD creation and



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