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