Communication

It's now safer and easier to connect with the people who matter most—you've got a wealth of options with Windows Vista.

See the sites in a whole new way

Together, Windows Vista and Windows Internet Explorer 7 can help reduce the number of open windows you need and make it easier to choose the one you want. Browse multiple webpages simultaneously in a single window using tabbed browsing, or use Quick Tabs to choose a webpage from a handy thumbnail view of all open pages. Best yet, just click "print" for an ink-and-paper rendition of exactly what you see on any given page. It's never been easier.

Quick Tabs pull all browser windows into one view.

Collaborate with your friends

Connecting with other people takes on new meaning with Windows Vista. You can work on tasks with friends and coworkers—whether or not you're connected to the Internet. If you're using the Home Premium, Business, or Ultimate Windows Vista edition, you can share your desktop or any program on your PC with up to 10 people simultaneously using a new feature called Windows Meeting Space. Invite remote friends to work with you on documents, or simply pass notes in class and swap pictures at a favorite hangout. Windows Meeting Space can help you find others' sessions in addition to finding people available for your sessions—perfect for quick project discussions.

Teamwork just got easier.

Surf more safely

New dynamic security protection and integrated anti-phishing technology in Windows Internet Explorer 7 help protect your PC—including your personal and financial information. Internet Explorer 7 restricts malware from writing data to any location beyond Temporary Internet Files without your explicit consent. And, because you can't always be there when the rest of the household is using the computer, Windows Vista includes enhanced Parental Controls that can track the time your children spend online while limiting their access to inappropriate websites and games.

Helpful warnings for safer surfing.

Stay connected virtually anywhere you go

Keep your mobile PC synchronized with your digital media player, Smartphone, and other devices. Until now there's been no easy way to manage multiple sync relationships, since most devices come with their own procedures and eccentricities. The Sync Center pulls all sync activities together in one convenient place, from which you can initiate a manual sync, stop an in-progress sync, view the status of all sync activities, and resolve conflicts. Between the Sync Center, Windows Mobility Center, and Network and Sharing Center, you'll have the tools you need to get and stay connected, effective, and entertained. And your up-to-date contact information and appointments will always be close at hand.

View and manage all your sync relationships.

Set your own rules for your kids' PC time

The Parental Controls built into Windows Vista help your kids use the PC more safely and productively. Monitor usage, set time limits, set browsing and program controls, and retrieve detailed activity reports with ease. Every family and every child is different, and parental controls enable you to create custom usage profiles tailored to each child's age level and interests. As children grow and mature, you can modify their profiles accordingly.

Set specific time limits for each user.

Keep yourself safe while you manage your e-mail

If you're like most people, using e-mail is one of your most important computer activities; it enables you to keep in touch with family, friends, and colleagues across town or around the world. As the popularity and importance of e-mail have grown over the years, annoyances and risks have also emerged. These include junk mail, viruses delivered through e-mail and attachments, and phishing attacks aimed at acquiring your personal information and enabling criminals to steal your identity. Windows Mail addresses these serious concerns while adding new features that enable you to search and manage the increasingly large number of messages you receive. Windows Mail is designed to enable you to easily read your e-mail while helping keep you safe, and to make all of your e-mail communication fun and hassle-free.