| | Volume 109 October 22, 2009 | | | Exploring Windows brings you tips, tricks, downloads, and updates to help you get the most out of Windows. Was this newsletter forwarded to you? Subscribe to the Exploring Windows newsletter. You can find additional Windows tips, tricks, and how-to's on the Exploring Windows website. | | 7 ways to simplify your life with Windows 7 You told us to make Windows simpler and easier to use. We listened. Windows 7 has better ways to find and manage files to help you speed through everyday tasks. It's designed for faster and more reliable performance, so your PC works just the way you want it to. Get to know Windows 7, and see how it can simplify just about everything you do with your PC. | | Windows 7 features that help make everyday tasks easier | Calling all multi-taskers - new desktop enhancements make working with multiple windows on your desktop easier. Want to maximize a window? Just drag its border to the top of the screen. Read more about improvements to the desktop. | | One way to simplify your PC is to customize how your desktop looks and acts. Windows 7 gives you ample ways to do that, from controlling what appears in your Start menu to personalizing themes. Read more about customizing your desktop. | | Say good-bye to that hodgepodge of cables and USB drives. HomeGroup, a new feature in Windows 7, lets you share files, photos, and music among your home PCs as if all the data was on a single hard disk drive. Learn more about this feature. | Learn from people like you | 8/19/2009, Andre Did you just make the move from Windows XP to Windows 7? To help make the transition a smooth one, here is a quick guide to help familiarize yourself with some of the changes and benefits... | | 10/3/2009, Robert The new Pin feature in Windows 7, which replaces the quick launch feature of previous versions of Windows, lets you organize your favorite and often-used programs on your Taskbar or in your Start menu... | | 8/3/2009, Windows Media Center Team Windows Media Center has tapped into the new HomeGroup feature to provide a smoother experience for sharing media between Windows 7-based PCs. Here I'll focus on sharing recorded television content... | | 7/24/2009, Barb In my opinion, the Play To/streaming enhancements in Windows 7 are some of the coolest new features in Windows 7. Anyone, novices included, should be able to use and have fun with this technology set... | | | | | Better together Windows phones Take all of your Windows stuff with you on the latest Windows phones. | Already have Windows 7? We'll help you get started with helpful articles, tips, and tricks. Register your copy of Windows 7 here. | | | Microsoft respects your privacy. Please read our online Privacy Statement. If you would prefer to no longer receive this newsletter, please reply to this message with "UNSUBSCRIBE" in the subject line or click here to sign in and unsubscribe. These settings will not affect any other newsletters you've requested or any mandatory service communications that are considered part of certain Microsoft services. To set your contact preferences for other Microsoft communications, see the communications preferences section of the Microsoft Privacy Statement. Microsoft Corporation One Microsoft Way Redmond, WA 98052 | | | | |