What better way to start off my new blog than a Top 5 list. After playing with Windows 7, I have listed the things that this OS does to top it’s predecessor.

5. It hasn’t changed much
Wait, what? Yes, M$ kept the aesthetics pretty much the same. The only changes will actually make using Windows 7 easier to the layman. I hear sighs of relief from all the Help Desk guys out there.

4. Screen Resolution without the Carpal Tunnel
In Vista, it took 2 years and several Vicodin to adjust your screen resolution. Windows 7 saves us the medical bill with 2 simple clicks. Check out the “Screen Resolution” item on the desktop’s right click menu.

The fish’s name is Beta. Isn’t he cute?

3. Document Preview
Windows Explorer has a much improved Preview Pane. Now you can browse that memo that your 8 bosses want you to read without actually opening it.

2. Oh Snap! Snapable Windows!
Remember in Vista, when you had to restore the two windows you wanted to display side by side, then right click on the task bar to tell it to Show Windows Side by Side? Screw that, now you just have to drag a window to the left or right of the screen (until it shows the dark blue overlay) and release the mouse. On a side note, if you drag the window to the top, it allows you to maximize the window.

1. The Dockable Task Bar. Sorry Mac fans.
If anyone out there likes the MacOS Dock, you will like this feature. Windows 7 allows you to “Pin” an application to the taskbar for easy recall later. All you have to do is open the application, right click on it’s taskbar button and choose “Pin this program to taskbar”.

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