Who's afraid of Vista?

Author: Zvi Fried

What they didn't say about it: that it's slow, that it's cumbersome, that it's unstable, that it's Microsoft's biggest failure - and yet there are some strange people who decided to install and use it, I'm one of them.

After a whole month with Vista, it is very difficult to go back to work on XP, and the reasons for this are many and varied.

Before I continue it is important for me to emphasize that vista is not suitable for every computer, the computer must be

Even more powerful than Microsoft recommends so that the user can enjoy excellent performance.

So how do I know if Vista is right for me?

• I have a new laptop - most of which today come with Vista Build-in.
• I have a powerful desktop computer (PC) at home.

Vista was built more intelligently for mobile devices that have become so common in recent years.

electricity use - In Vista they have improved the power consumption (critical for users of laptops), and you can choose between three working modes:
Economical, balanced, and maximum performance.

Bitlocker – This feature knows how to encrypt the hard disk, very effective for CEOs who store sensitive information on the laptop -
Available in Enterprise and Ultimate versions only.

wireless network - The connection is made easily and simply, you can choose one of three security modes:

*public - If I'm sitting in a cafe - maximum security.

*Working - If I am at my workplace - less secure than a public situation.

*Home - If I am connected to my home network, the least secure.

AERO – The famous graphical interface whose biggest advantage is beauty, and its biggest disadvantage is a reduction in performance,
Therefore, it is highly recommended to buy a separate video card (with independent processor and memory) to enjoy high performance.
Not available in the Home Basic version.

Gadgets - All kinds of cool software that sits on the side of the screen like the famous Vista clock, notes, calendar, weather forecast, and countless other gadgets that can be downloaded from Microsoft's website. Comfortable and fun.

Media Center – Amazing software where you can enjoy movies\photos\music, you can purchase a special remote control, connect the computer
Screen in the living room and enjoy comfort and home entertainment in the style of the 2000s.

This feature is available in Home Premium and Ultimate versions.

Bottom line: Vista is a more secure, more enjoyable operating system that is not suitable for every computer.

Its interface is more user-friendly and much more inviting.
So before you ask the technician to downgrade to XP, think twice.