Editor’s Note: As the official release of Windows 7 is only a few days away, I will be focusing much of my editorial duties to bringing you some of the latest information about this new operating system. Whether you’re upgrading or buying a new computer after 10/23/09, you will need to know how it works and how it differs from what you have been using.
Windows 7 in action: Search tools
One of the best things about Windows 7 is its updated search mechanism. This short video shows how easy it is, how it works, and some of the new things you can do with it. Recommended.
Windows 7 in action: do more with the taskbar and Jump Lists
Here is a closer look at the new taskbar, which represents a striking departure in form and function from its predecessors. Its design is clearly intended to make it easier to manage large numbers of programs and open windows.
Windows 7 in action: A smarter way to manage windows
You’ve no doubt heard about Aero Snap and Aero Shake. Here’s a chance to see these features in action.
Windows 7: Windows Backup Overview
Another major improvement in Win 7 is its built-in backup. Windows Backup allows you to make copies of data files and also create a system image which includes your system settings, programs and files. In Windows 7, you can choose your custom location for the data backup and whether or not to include the system image during backup.
Hulu Desktop Integration Brings Hulu to Windows 7 Media Center
Now that sites like Hulu have become a viable destination for free TV, Hulu integration seems only natural, and Hulu Desktop Integration makes it simple for users to jump between Windows 7 Media Center and Hulu Desktop. Media Center is included as part of Windows 7 Home Premium Edition.
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