Work more efficiently
Being efficient and productive can make the difference between a hectic day and a satisfying day. With Windows Vista, Windows Live, and the 2007 Microsoft Office suite, you get technology that can help you make the most of your PC and the web every day, so you can get more done more easily.
Make life easier with Windows Aero
Making your life easier starts right on the desktop with the
Windows Aero user interface. Available with genuine Windows Vista Home Premium and Windows Vista Ultimate, Windows Aero offers stunning visual effects, including helpful animations and transparent "glass" menu bars, to provide a clear view of everything on your desktop.
Windows Aero creates a translucent window that helps you focus on your content and keep track of other windows on your desktop.
With two Windows Aero features,
Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D
, you can get a comprehensive view of everything you're working on. You can find exactly what you're looking for, with less hunting and clicking.
Use Windows Flip and Windows Flip 3D to dynamically flip through your open windows.
Page through open windows using the arrow keys on your keyboard or the scroll wheel on your mouse, and easily select the one you want. Live thumbnail previews give you another way to see what documents you have open. Watch this
video
to see how you can work more efficiently.
Get more, faster with Windows Sidebar
You can see the information you care about right away with
Windows Sidebar
, which brings real-time information like weather and news directly to the desktop as an easy-to-use gadget.
Keep your gadgets organized and visible with Windows Sidebar.