14 DAY TRIAL // No, that's not a typo and yes, this is new. Microsoft has just rolled out a new feature guide for Windows 7, that contains updated information on the options available in this particular operating system.
Although it might sound a bit surprising to see a Windows 7 guide rolling out given the fact that the company already introduced Windows 8, 8.1, and 8.1 Update, and it's obviously spending a fortune to promote it, Microsoft actually wanted to lend a hand to users who are trying to discover the new features introduced in the last few updates.
This guide isn't new, but it reached version 3.0 on May 14, according to information posted on Microsoft's Download Center, and it contains information on “some of the new features available in Windows 7.”
“The Windows 7 operating system offers several features to help you work faster and more efficiently. For example, Windows 7 helps you quickly access the files, folders, and programs that you use most. It simplifies how you navigate around your desktop and taskbar, and it enhances search capabilities. Backup and restore features help you manage and protect your files and data,” Microsoft says on its page.
According to TheWindowsClub, here are the topics included in this new guide:
Navigating quickly by using the taskbar Printing from multiple networks Optimizing your display Changing the size of text Working with an external display Using a Jump List to access files Managing power settings Expanding searches across networks Installing a search connector Resizing windows Recording steps for troubleshooting Backing up and restoring data Managing your operating system Using Windows 7 shortcuts More information
Windows 7 is currently the world's number one operating system and, according to third-party figures provided for the month of April 2014, it's installed on nearly 1 out of 2 PCs across the globe. What's more, Windows 7's market share is very likely to grow even more, as more Windows XP users are completing the transition to this particular OS version in search for enhanced security and better performance.
Of course, Windows 8.1 is Microsoft's operating system of choice, but only a few users are actually going for this particular version, mostly due to the controversy regarding the UI changes and the lack of a Start menu. Windows 7 sticks to the familiar UI available in the classic Windows version and comes with everything that users liked in the operating system.