I have been using Windows Vista for quite sometimes and there are a lot of new features in it which I really like.

1. ReadyBoost Technology

ReadyBoost is a technology built into Windows Vista that uses USB memory keys, flash memory cards and other flash devices. Your USB/Flash Device can be used to be your temporary RAM.

2. BitLocker Drive Encryption with a USB Device

Bitlocker is full disk encryption feature designed to protect data by providing encryption for entire volumes. Your USB device will work as your personal key before you can boot your Windows Vista Operating System

3. Windows Sidebar

Is a new panel which can be located in either right or left of your desktop. In this panel you can put in desktop gadgets which are small applets designed for specialized purpose.

4. Hold ‘Em Poker

This is a new game which is not included in the default installation. It is a very good Poker Game and I find it really enjoying. You can download this game through Windows Update under Windows Extras along with Bitlocker Drive Encryption.

5. Windows Dreamscene

I really like the idea of having animating background, and with Windows Dreamscene you can possibly put a video as your desktop background. This is more on under my wants rather than my needs. I just find it so amusing and relaxing to see your desktop background moving although sometimes it makes me feel a little dizzy. lol. I really don’t recommend this if your windows system only meets the minimum requirement of Windows Vista Ultimate Edition which 1 gb of RAM. You should have more than this so you won’t experience slowing of your machine.

PS. I currently use 3 computers(1 Windows Vista Ultimate, 1 Ubuntu Gutsy Gibbon and 1 Windows XP) that’s why I can easily see the difference between these 3 operating systems.

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