As the successor to the much-hyped Windows Vista, Windows 7 introduced several new features that changed Microsoft’s flagship product forever. Here’s a look at the best additions to Windows 7 and why they’re still relevant today.
Five Cool Windows 7 Features and Easter Eggs
The Windows 7 taskbar makes Windows easy to use. For example, you can pin items to the taskbar so that you can open your frequently used programs at any time with a single click. Right-clicking a pinned item opens the jump list, giving you quick access to recently opened files and important program settings.
While the Windows Action Center didn’t really come into its own until Windows 10, it first appeared in Windows 7. Accessible via the flag icon in the lower-right corner, Action Center alerts you when something needs your attention. For example, it’ll let you know when your firewall is turned off and occasionally remind you to back up your hard drive.
Windows Aero is the design language used for the Windows 7 interface. In addition to touchscreen support, the biggest innovation, translucent windows, ensures that you can always keep an eye on your desktop. Features such as Aero Snap, Aero Peek and Aero Shake let you resize and move open windows with more flexibility than ever before.
