Orlando “Orlee“ Pasion, Jr.

Technology Evangelist

Phil IT Orgorlee.pasion@phil-it.orghttp://orlee.phil-it.org

Windows Live Essentials 2011Microsoft’s free productivity tools

What is Windows Live Essentials?

System Requirements

• Operating system: 32- or 64-bit version of Windows 7, or Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 and the Platform Update for Windows Vista, or Windows Server 2008 R2, or Windows Server 2008 with Service Pack 2 and the Platform Update for Windows Server 2008.

• Processor: 1.6 GHz or higher • Memory: 1 GB of RAM or higher

System Requirements• Resolution: 1024 × 576 minimum• Internet connection: Online services require

dial-up or high-speed Internet access (provided separately—local or long-distance charges may apply). High-speed Internet access is recommended for some features.

• Graphics card: Windows Live Movie Maker requires a graphics card that supports DirectX 9 or higher and Shader Model 2 or higher

Additional Requirements• Windows Live Photo Gallery and Movie Maker require

some components of DirectX 9, which might be installed for you if they're not found on your computer.

• Windows Live Mesh requires OS X 10.5 or newer to run on a Mac.

• Windows Live Messenger video chat requires a webcam, a microphone, speakers or a headset, and high-speed Internet access. HD video chat requires a compatible HD webcam and a 2.0 GHz or higher processor. HD webcams may also have additional system requirements.

Messenger

Messenger

• Formerly named MSN Messenger• Video chat feature• Internet-based phone and video calls• Your online world in one place• Messenger on the Go• Need Live ID to use

Mail

Mail• Formerly known as Outlook Express• Get multiple e-mail accounts in one program:– Hotmail– Gmail– Yahoo– And even more…

• Calendar feature similar to Outlook• Photo mail • Organize conversations

Photo Gallery

Photo Gallery

• Organizes all photos in one place• Facial recognition technology• Sort pictures by date, tag, or people• Retouch, cropping, and red eye

features• Photo fuse• Panoramic Stitch• Quick Fix

Movie Maker

Movie Maker

• Auto movie feature takes– Photos– Videos– Music

• combines them into a professional movie• User can include captions, transitions, and

background music• Save as: YouTube, portable media player,

high definition or DVD

Writer

Writer

• Blogging utility• Works with the following blogging

engines:– Sharepoint– Blogger–Wordpress – And more….

Mesh

Mesh

• Formerly known as Microsoft Windows Live Sync

• Sync between computers• Sync Program settings• Sync on Sky Drive• Connect remotely

Family Safety

Family Safety • Keep an eye on your kids• Safe search• Works great with Windows• Monitors activities easily• Setup is a breeze• Keep an eye on your kids• Safe search• Works great with Windows• Monitors activities easily• Setup is a breeze

Question?

Resources:

• http://explore.live.com/windows-live-2011-release-notes

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Live

Orlando “Orlee“ Pasion, Jr.

Technology Evangelist

Phil IT Orgorlee.pasion@phil-it.orghttp://orlee.phil-it.org

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