Here’s an overview of the best additions to Windows 7 and why they’re still relevant today.

As of January 2020, Microsoft isno longer supporting Windows 7.

We recommendupgrading to Windows 10to continue receiving security updates and technical support.

Right-click the Windows 7 taskbar to bring up the jump list.

Windows Taskbar

The Windows 7 taskbar makes Windows user-friendly.

Windows Aero Interface

Windows Aero is the design language used for the Windows 7 interface.

Windows Themes

Themes were available with Vista, but they’re even better in Windows 7.

Action Center in Windows 7

Themes are packages of desktop backgrounds and system sounds that personalize your experience.

Prepacked themes are available in theControl Panel, and you could download additional ones from Microsoft.

you might alsochange your desktop backgroundto any image on your machine.

Aero Themes in Windows 7

Themes are not available in theWindows 7 Starter Edition, which came with most netbooks.

Windows Gadgets

Another feature that was technically introduced in Vista isWindows gadgets.

These gadgets are widgets that run on your desktop sidebar.

Click the Start menu to access the Windows 7 search box.

Translucent window in Windows 7