Microsoft redesigned the way we use the taskbar. Not only did they group everything together, they also included a new feature called “jumplists” into Windows 7. With a jumplist you have easy and quick access to your files, be they documents, music, videos or even web links. This is a drag-and-drop feature, which makes it extremely efficient. You can also bookmark specific pages. So, if you want to login to your webmail, you can simply click the icon on your taskbar without having to open up your browser. Keeping this ease of use in mind, Microsoft has also made it easier to find your files and documents quickly. Indexing of files is faster, and search is vastly improved over previous Windows operating systems. All you have to do is go to the start menu and begin typing. That is all it takes.
Another useful feature is Windows remote reboot, which is part of the operating system’s remote desktop connection tools. This allows you to login to your computer from anywhere in the world. It lets you listen to music, watch videos, record television and even perform maintenance on your PC without having to be physically present there. The remote reboot function is especially important as it permits you to carry out system updates and restart Windows when you need to. Microsoft has also made it easier to customize your computer in any way you want. You can simply play around with the settings until you find something that suits your needs. You no longer have to worry about corrupting your system, as System Restore is there to protect you.
Windows 7 has also improved greatly in the speed and performance section over previous versions. It runs quickly and efficiently on modern computers; you can turn down visual effects and other extraneous features for better performance on older computers. It is extremely fast and smooth when running on computers with graphics cards. It uses hardware acceleration for certain features, making it faster than Windows Vista and XP. On top of that, it also makes conservative use of RAM.
As it stands, Windows 7 is a great upgrade over previous versions. It has advanced features like jumplists and Windows remote reboot, among many others, which makes it easy and efficient to use. It is also faster and has improved performance over Windows Vista and XP. These advantages make it a better choice over other operating systems in the market.
