Features of Windows Vista
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This is the heart of the site. We will explore vista thoroughly and give you our impressions of the new Features of Windows Vista.
Vista is definitely the most highly anticipated OS and there's a lot riding on Microsoft getting this right..
Let's take a look at how they're doing so far......
CAVEAT: Our reviews are based on glances at the BETA version of the OS.
We know that Microsoft is working overtime to make this successful so all comments and reviews here should be kept in context..
| Control Panel The heart and soul of Windows Vista... |
Date and Time Set the date and time on your computer.. |
Default Programs Choose the default programs that will run for your files... |
| Device Manager Manage the devices on your Windows Vista PC... |
Digital Identities Protect your identity from unauthorized access... |
Ease of Access Just like it says, several features that enable ease of access... |
| Folder Options Control the characteristics of your folders... |
Fonts Check out the new Vista fonts... |
Game Controllers Configure controllers for Video games... |
| Games Games included with Windows Vista... |
Indexing Options This determines how Vista indexes files... |
Internet Options Configure the way your browser displays the internet... |
| Keyboard Options Configures the keyboard attached to your computer... |
Mouse Options Configure your mouse... |
Network Center Manage and configure your different networks... |
| Network Map This shows you the routes that your networks use... |
Offline Files Configure what files you have access to when you are offline... |
Parental Controls Monitor your kids and what they have access to... |
| Pen and Input Devices Configure pens and input devices... |
People Near Me Microsoft's new collaboration tool... |
Performance Rating and Tools Just how Vista-capable is your PC anyway?... |
| Personalization Personalize your computer to your taste... |
Phone and Modem Options Configure your phone and modem... |
Power Options Configure the way your PC uses electricity... |
| Printers Configure printers... |
Problem Reports and Solutions Report problems and check for solutions... |
Programs and features Just like XP, you can see the programs installed on your PC... |
| Regional and Language Options Vista configured for different regions and languages... |
Scanners and Cameras Set up scanners and/or cameras for your PC... |
Speech Recognition Microsoft's Speech recognition... |
| Windows DVD Maker Windows Vista introduces a rich suite of tools that make it easier than ever to import, edit, manage, and share your digital home videos... |
Windows Media Player 11 Windows Media Player 11 for Windows XP offers great new ways to store and enjoy all your music, video, pictures, and recorded TV. |
Sync Center Sync files on your PC... |
| Windows Firewall Windows Security Center monitors your system to see if you have a firewall installed, whether it's the Windows Firewall or a firewall product from another company... |
Windows Mail Windows Mail in Windows Vista addresses today's serious concerns about junk mail, e-mail, and phishing attacks... |
Windows Vista Welcome Center This screen pulls all the tasks you'll most likely want to complete when you set up your computer into a single location.... |
| Windows Calendar Windows Calendar is a flexible, easy-to-use tool for planning and managing all of your activities and coordinating your schedule with other people's... |
Windows Meeting Space Windows Meeting Space enables face-to-face collaboration among small groups of Windows Vista users—virtually anytime, anywhere.... |
Windows Defender Windows Defender is a free program that helps protect your computer against pop-ups, slow performance, and security threats caused by spyware and other unwanted software.... |
| Windows Sidebar A storage area for common functions and gadgets on your desktop... |
Windows Photo Gallery Windows Photo Gallery offers an easier, more intuitive way to view, manage, and refine your photos and home movies... |
Windows Fax and Scan Windows Fax and Scan, makes it easy to send and receive faxes, scan documents and images... |
| Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor Microsoft's new tool to evaluate your current hardware's upgradeability... |
Windows Vista e-Books Electronic Books about Windows Vista.. |
Windows Slideshow A slideshow feature for Vista... |
| Windows Update Update your PC with the latest updates from Microsoft... |
Windows Vista Deployment Tools Microsoft's new Windows Vista Deployment Tools |
Vista Support Life Cycle Microsoft's support for Vista, when will it end? |
| Windows Vista and Lotus Notes Microsoft's Windows Vista compatibility with Lotus Notes |
Windows Vista and VPN Windows Vista and VPN Clients... |
Network File and Print Sharing Manage the way you share files and printers across your networks... |
| Backup and Restore Center Learn about backing up and restoring files from your Vista PC... |
Color Management Manage the color of your screen... |
BitLocker Learn about Bitlocker data encryption... |
| Network List List the networks available... |