The Aero Peek Windows Feature:

The Peek feature is so handy I had to get it installed on my desktop which uses Vista. Most of the applications once pinned to the taskbar already have the option for peek at then application. If there are multiple windows you could hover your mouse over and a larger window will pop up. To view your desktop or just to get a peak at it hover over the see desktop area down in the right hand corner.

While we are using this picture lets talk about the Devices and Printers Option. For every peripheral that you add to Windows 7 it groups them. So you have your mini device manager within a click without having to go to the control panel then device manager. If there is a problem with the device there will be a warning sign next to it.

The Jump List:

Quite a few of the apps are now getting into the jump list phase which is awesome. Right click on an app that you are using in the taskbar and you have a list that will pop up. It is quite useful in the sense that you do not have to open the search bar to search for a document. It is all right there in that little window reducing the need for other windows.

The Action Center, Network and Sharing Center and Notification Icons Area:

The action center is ok but it sometimes annoy me so much that I want to slap my computer…(no violence). It does come in handy and it looks much better than the one in Vista. Right now I do not have any warnings as I took care of them and told it to shut up.

The Network and sharing center looks much better too I should say. It would show a pop up that actually shows you all of the connections that are being detected at the moment. For a detailed view of your network and the connection use the network and sharing center. I do not use the home group since I already use a complicated network setting using my Linux server. By the way networking meaning the sharing of printers and files is very easy to set up using Windows 7.

Icons Notification Area…finally, no more  icons all along the taskbar when you are looking for an idle program. You also have the option to even add and remove which icons you want to show and which notifications you would like to see. Very convenient and well organized. Bravo!!

The Taskbar:

I am still fascinated with it. I tell you…I tell you!!!. That was an awesome move by Microsoft to actually implement this. I have little or no need for icons on my desktop and this makes it easier as it. It means and cries out organization!!! All of my most frequently used apps are pinned in the taskbar.

Overall it is awesome! The extra shortcuts makes life easier!!! Love it!!

The picture above shows what my actual windows experience entails. That is pretty good for a system with these specs:

Processor : Inter® Core(TM)2 Duo CPU T9300 @ 2.50 GHZ

Installed memory (RAM): 4.00GB (3.50 usable)

Imagine it could run quite smoothly on a system with only 1 GB of memory. 

With this taskbar similar to the docking station on the Mac, it is very efficient and tidy. All of my tabs are all hidden and it looks neater. All of my frequently used  programs are right where I need them so I hardly use my desktop or even the start button anymore.

I love the layout and the look of the Windows explorer, it is very detailed making it a little easier to find things. On the sidebar the option for network is in clear view and it takes you straight to all of the devices on your network.

I have not tried the homegroup just yet, since my network is working fine and I can share my files and printers with ease I have being rather lazy to give it a try .

I love having the options for my display. That is a plus for Windows 7. The rotating background does not seem to interfere with performance and does not seem to be taking up much of my resources. On a machine with less than desirable specifications I cannot vouch that it will run the same. As I have not tried it as of yet on that specific machine.

Another thing I wanted to note was that the drivers were all easy to find since the vista drivers  worked well on the Windows 7 system, another plus less driver hunting for me. So far so good everything is still running fine. some minor issues were fixed with the drivers.

I do hope soon that I will be able to give my review on Office 14 .

I’ve installed the Windows XP Mode and here are a few pics:

Installation

Startup

Its been so long since I’ve seen Msn messenger 4.5 man we’ve come a long way from that ancient messenger!! I’ve forgotten the sound of an incoming IM.

125 GB in virtual space

My desktop:

More updates soon!!

Here are some pictures of the programs that I have installed and running on my desktop:

Gimp

zune

MyScribe

Adobe Illustrator

I hope to install my Visio 2007 and Adobe Photoshop tomorrow.

Ok I have to get Kareem from after school. Later.

P.S. Here is a video I love!

I submitted my assignment at the last minute last night, I have my research paper sorted and I am doing just what the Professor suggested writing about the same topic using the different methods. The good thing about that is you are completing at least half of the paper. I love the easy way out! I also love school!

Just a thought, maybe that is why I do not have many close friends who are near by, and I do not go clubbing and to parties. People who consider themselves friends are why I don’t do those things. See friends go crazy on you after some time. They actually get jealous of you, and they feel protective of success that they feel its for them alone. Funny huh, they smile infront of you and behind your back they are back stabbing you so many times its a wonder you are still alive. If you wake up and realize how malicous they are, they get on the defensive and start dragging your name through the mud, even though you do not give a rat’s arse about them.

You are no friend at all when all you do is sit and talk about people, when you feel jealous of your "friend’s" success instead of feeling happy, and leaving them high and dry when they are in need, or you stop talking to them without even giving a reason. I would think as you get older you get wiser and you choose wisely, and you walk carefully, some of us however are reckless and tend to live like we are still teens, when actually we are young adults, almost reaching mid life crisis. Yes it comes earlier now…lol. If you have not heard or made any contact with the person please think with the ADULT mind and refrain from trying to spread rumors about people just to get some news. What is they going to get you, are you getting a bloody pay check? Are you getting candy? Are you feeling happy when you do that.? Are you getting a Husband or a Boyfriend?

I just shake my head at those people and say GROW UP. The sun revolves around everyone. Get off the high horse it will get you nowhere, or well somewhere, it will make all your friends leave you alone. Then what? You will be an old hag without friends, and because of your attitude you might even end up a spinster, or a bachelor. Just venting, I have had a lot on my mind lately.