Windows Live Essentials at 6:02 AM

Windows Live Essentials is a free collection of web-enabled programs for blogging (Writer), photo editing and management (Photo Gallery), video editing (Movie Maker), instant messaging (Messenger), email client (Mail), parental controls (Family Safety), and a new component for file synchronization and remote access (Sync). In this new version, originally known as Windows Live Essentials Wave 4, Windows Live Essentials loses Windows XP compatibility, but gains new features and better usability.

A few of the new features include:

• Office 2007/2010-style ribbon bar for easier access to menu items in all components except Family Safety
• Enhanced special effects and editing tools in Movie Maker and Photo Gallery
• Better and easier connections to Microsoft and third-party sites like Facebook and YouTube
  
• Easier access to information with Mail, Calendar, and Messenger on PC's and Mobile devices

The final version of Windows Live Essentials 2011 won't be available until August.

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