An Introduction To Windows Live Essentials

Description

With the release of Microsoft's new operating system Windows 7, Microsoft decided to separate several applications that used to be bundled with previous versions of Windows and put them into what is now called 'Windows Live Essentials Suite'. This book explains in simple language all you need to know about installing and using this suite which comprises:

Windows Live Mail. The application includes Contacts and Calendar and is the successor to Outlook Express and Address Book (XP) and Windows Mail, Contacts and Calendar (Vista).

Windows Live Messenger. This application is the central hub for Window Live activities online.

Windows Live Writer. Allows you to easily maintain a blog or personal web site.

Windows Live Photo Galley. Allows you to do practically anything with your digital photographs, including sorting, viewing, slide shows, e-mailing, etc.

Windows Live Movie Maker. A video editing application that is aimed at users who wants to share their home movies via on line services like YouTube and MSN.

Windows Live Family Safety. Parental control by another name.

Windows Live Toolbar. Enhances and simplifies the use of Internet Explorer.

Windows Live Outlook Connector. Only appears if you have Microsoft Office installed on your PC. Makes it easier to work with Office Live Workspace Microsoft's online document collaboration service.

Windows Live Sync. For PC-to-PC document and Photo Synchronisation.

Windows Live Silverlight. Microsoft's version of Flash