Control Panel in Windows Vista

Let’s first get aware of new features of Vista.

The Control Panel in Windows Vista offers many new features

Ø Network Center. You can use this feature to view your Network Map and uncover connectivity problems, configure basic security settings, and view network details.

Ø Parental Controls: You can use Parental Controls to enable, configure, and manage the new parental controls in Windows Vista.

Ø Pen and Input Devices:You can use this feature to configure and manage alternate input devices including pens and input panels.

Ø Sidebar Properties: With this feature, you can configure and manage how the Windows Vista sidebar appears on the interface.

Ø Sync Center: You can use Sync Center to manage synched hardware such as PDAs, portable media players, and other devices.

Ø Text to Speech: With Text to Speech, you can set up, train, and run speech recognition, and to configure and run text to speech translation.

Ø Windows Defender: With this functionality, you can check for unwanted or harmful software, scan your computer, view quarantined items, and visit the Windows Defender Web site.

Ø Windows SideShow: You can use the Windows SideShow to connect a secondary display that accesses information like e-mail or media from a mobile phone or other mobile device. And you can use Windows SideShow to check your mail while you are away from your computer.