Multi-touch is a method of interacting with a computer screen or smartphone using your fingers, instead of using a mouse or a keyboard. The multi-touch lets the user to use the computer or device by with two or more fingers
Microsoft windows 7 has the multi-touch technology, which allows you to browse online newspapers, flick through photo albums, and shuffle files and folders by using just your fingers on the desktop.
The tool allows you to zoom by placing two fingers on the screen of a multi touch-compatible PC and spreading them apart. To right-click a file you need to touch it with one finger and tap the screen with a second.
However, Touch feature in Microsoft Windows 7 is available only in the Home Premium, Professional, and Ultimate editions of Windows 7. Apart from that the start menu and taskbar in the new Windows 7 sport larger, fingertip-friendly icons. Not only that, all your favorite Windows 7 programs are also touch-ready. You can also finger paint in Paint featured in the Windows 7.
Microsoft Windows 7 is also equipped with handwriting recognition technology, which is the ability of a computer to receive and interpret intelligible handwritten input from various sources. Windows media center has also been touch optimized. In order to make efficient use of the Windows 7, Microsoft has devised this technology that enable you to browse websites that are compact and not easy to go through with a mouse. Buttons provided in the Windows 7 are slightly wider to accommodate being pressed with a finger in touch-enabled displays including touch screens, tablet PCs, etc.
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Friday, November 27, 2009
Are Your Applications Compatible with Windows 7? This Spreadsheet Knows
When you are migrating to a new operating system, everyone is concerned with the application compatibility of new operating system. Windows Vista was launched in 2007 and it lacks in application compatibility.
So, it is obvious that before migrating to Microsoft Windows 7, any IT professional will want to examine its application compatibility and it is not easy to check compatibility of each and every software.
Microsoft has made this a lot easier for IT professionals by launching the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List. This Application Compatibility List has information about more than 5,500 programs which are compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.
This application compatibility list shows compatibility status for both 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 and major/minor version numbers, company name, URL, the date the statuses were updated for each application. This compatibility list is available for download and is free.
If you find any application that is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and is not in this application list then there are a number of ways to solve this issue. You can run that software in Windows 7's XP Mode. XP mode will allow you to run your existing applications on a Windows 7 system. This XP mode has a pre-loaded virtual hard drive and is licensed with Windows XP Service Pack 3.
So, it is obvious that before migrating to Microsoft Windows 7, any IT professional will want to examine its application compatibility and it is not easy to check compatibility of each and every software.
Microsoft has made this a lot easier for IT professionals by launching the Windows 7 Application Compatibility List. This Application Compatibility List has information about more than 5,500 programs which are compatible with Microsoft Windows 7.
This application compatibility list shows compatibility status for both 32- and 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows 7 and major/minor version numbers, company name, URL, the date the statuses were updated for each application. This compatibility list is available for download and is free.
If you find any application that is not compatible with Microsoft Windows 7 and is not in this application list then there are a number of ways to solve this issue. You can run that software in Windows 7's XP Mode. XP mode will allow you to run your existing applications on a Windows 7 system. This XP mode has a pre-loaded virtual hard drive and is licensed with Windows XP Service Pack 3.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Special Windows 7 for various Users
It does not matter where the users intend to utilize Windows 7, there is a little bit of it for everyone.
The Windows 7 Enterprise version has striking features which can be even deployed in mid-sized business ventures but Windows 7 Professional has not delivered what was expected of it. The enterprise version of Microsoft’s new operating system has features which even mid-sized businesses need, while Windows 7 Professional falls short. The software giants have a virtual assortment of options to choose from but it can get a little tacky trying to figure out which features of the new Windows 7 to go for. To sum it up, to make up the mind as to which version of Windows 7 is the best for small and medium businesses is a difficult question.
Firstly, for consumers, Microsoft has designed Windows 7 to be more dependable, more responsive, and to really simplify every day life. While for small to medium sized business, the new Windows 7 is the most remarkable operating system for work-related tasks. It doesn’t matter where one is stationed to work, whether it be from their company office, from home or simply anywhere. It also works the way you want enabling more work productivity and safer execution of work as well.
Employees who are on roaming often have gigabytes of sensitive or secret information on their laptops which can be easily misplaced or stolen. BitLocker ensures secure protection to see that that unauthorized users are not able to avail that data. BitLocker-to-Go also gives out similar data encryption for USB thumb drives and other portable data storage that can also be easily misplaced.
For those workers who are employed at home or for those who connect with the company network while traveling, are well accustomed to the VPN technology. The VPN follows its purpose for making a secure connection from the remote computer and the company network that is internal from all across the Internet. However, it is a far cry from being the perfect solution.
The bulk of Microsoft’s partners of Windows 7 all around the world are just as excited at the opportunities Windows 7 will bring. And Microsoft does not disappoint by bringing out different versions of Windows 7 to cater to the different needs people have with their PC. Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic are the two versions which are suitably ideal for first time users and for those who would like to purchase a PC loaded with Windows 7 on a budget. Windows 7 Home Premium surely comes across as the best edition for consumers. Windows 7 Home Premium is the best option for gaming and entertainment experience on a PC. While Windows 7 Professional is the right choice for the small to medium sized business user. It has all the features embedded in it to cater to work-related tasks and also gives great media and entertainment features.
The Windows 7 Enterprise version has striking features which can be even deployed in mid-sized business ventures but Windows 7 Professional has not delivered what was expected of it. The enterprise version of Microsoft’s new operating system has features which even mid-sized businesses need, while Windows 7 Professional falls short. The software giants have a virtual assortment of options to choose from but it can get a little tacky trying to figure out which features of the new Windows 7 to go for. To sum it up, to make up the mind as to which version of Windows 7 is the best for small and medium businesses is a difficult question.
Firstly, for consumers, Microsoft has designed Windows 7 to be more dependable, more responsive, and to really simplify every day life. While for small to medium sized business, the new Windows 7 is the most remarkable operating system for work-related tasks. It doesn’t matter where one is stationed to work, whether it be from their company office, from home or simply anywhere. It also works the way you want enabling more work productivity and safer execution of work as well.
Employees who are on roaming often have gigabytes of sensitive or secret information on their laptops which can be easily misplaced or stolen. BitLocker ensures secure protection to see that that unauthorized users are not able to avail that data. BitLocker-to-Go also gives out similar data encryption for USB thumb drives and other portable data storage that can also be easily misplaced.
For those workers who are employed at home or for those who connect with the company network while traveling, are well accustomed to the VPN technology. The VPN follows its purpose for making a secure connection from the remote computer and the company network that is internal from all across the Internet. However, it is a far cry from being the perfect solution.
The bulk of Microsoft’s partners of Windows 7 all around the world are just as excited at the opportunities Windows 7 will bring. And Microsoft does not disappoint by bringing out different versions of Windows 7 to cater to the different needs people have with their PC. Windows 7 Starter and Windows 7 Home Basic are the two versions which are suitably ideal for first time users and for those who would like to purchase a PC loaded with Windows 7 on a budget. Windows 7 Home Premium surely comes across as the best edition for consumers. Windows 7 Home Premium is the best option for gaming and entertainment experience on a PC. While Windows 7 Professional is the right choice for the small to medium sized business user. It has all the features embedded in it to cater to work-related tasks and also gives great media and entertainment features.