Hello All again,

Sorry it has been a week or two since the last blog but life generally does get in the way! this is a just a quick blog to list why Microsoft believe you should buy Windows 7. Continuing on the recent theme were i explored not a list of reasons but the pro ans cons of upgrading at all.

This time its just a list, over the next few months i will pick one or two of these subjects in the list and explore them in more detail.

So here it is, Microsofts top ten reasons for you to upgrade.

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Pin
Pin programs to the taskbar. Pin files to Jump Lists. Just like tacking notes on a bulletin board, you can use pin to keep the things you need close at hand.
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Jump Lists
Got a file, photo, or website you use a lot? Open it in two clicks. Jump Lists keep the most recent things you've used handy for faster access than ever.
o to keep the programs and files you use the most right at your fingertips.
Easily create and share movies—create great looking movies and slideshows 
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Windows Live Essentials
This collection of free programs puts the Internet in your hands. Share photos. Make movies. Send instant messages and mail. Quick and easy.
o and share them on YouTube in minutes.
Do more and wait less—improvements that can accelerate sleep and resume 
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Sleep and Resume
Windows 7 is designed to help your PC sleep and resume more quickly. It's easier to put your PC away and to get back to what you were doing when you're ready.
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Performance Improvements
Windows 7 is designed to improve the performance of your PC, so it's faster, more secure, and more reliable. Help you get more done.

Keeps your PC better protected with fewer interruptions—enjoy fewer system messages and alerts 
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User Account Control
Windows helps protect you from malware by telling you when a program wants to change your PC. Improvements to this feature mean you'll get fewer messages than before.
while still enjoying world-class security.

Better compatibility—works with a larger set of software and devices

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Device Management
See everything you need to know about your printers, cameras, and other devices in one place. And, your devices are much simpler to hook up and use.

Touch and tap rather than point and click—Windows 7 makes PCs with touch screens 

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Windows Touch
Ever wish you could just point at what you want and move things around with your hand? With a touch-sensitive screen and Windows 7, you can.

Easier and more intuitive to use.

Share files and printers among multiple PCs—from one Windows 7-based PC to another, you can share files, music, photos, and even printers 

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HomeGroup
Easily share the photos, music, and files on each of the PCs running Windows 7 on your home network. It's especially handy when you want to share a printer.

Across your home network.

Supports more TV, movies, videos, and music in more ways—get photos and more on your home PC with remote streaming oo while on the go.
Stay entertained effortlessly—Watch TV shows for free when and where you want with Internet TV oo on Windows Media Center.

Manage devices more easily—manage printers, cameras, music players, and other devices 
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Device Management
See everything you need to know about your printers, cameras, and other devices in one place. And, your devices are much simpler to hook up and use. 
from a single, consistent, place.

So as you can see a lot to take in and this is ONLY 10 reasons!

Next week i will explain how the HOMEGROUP works and why we should all have one!

If you can't wait till next time, drop me an email on Clifford@simple-pcs.co.uk and as always if you need PC, laptop sales, repairs, bespoke system or have accessibility needs please just give us a call! 0845 257 8018

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