Ever since it was first announced, Microsoft’s decision to include a user-interface “ribbon” in Windows 8 has proven somewhat controversial. Those who dislike its inclusion can take a little bit of heart, however, in how it’s been minimalized.
2Lossless Picture Rotation
Microsoft’s Windows team has designed Windows 8 Explorer to respect EXIF orientation information for JPEG images, meaning less time spent fixing pictures’ orientation.
3File Conflicts
Windows 8 will include a new option in conflict-resolution dialogs that allows the user to filter out files that match on name, size and/or time-stamp. Windows 8 will then avoid copying or moving those files.
4Sensors
In order to optimize Windows 8’s functionality on tablets, hardware partners must include a performance-calibrated combination of gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer and magnetometer.
5Suspended Metro
In a bid to improve power efficiency for applications, Windows 8’s Metro-style apps are suspended in the background-with minimal impact on battery performance.
6Airplane Mode
Windows 8 allows users to turn airplane mode on or off with one click.
7Metered
Users will have the ability to mark a wireless network as metered or unmetered, essential when operating a Windows 8 tablet across multiple connections.
8PC Refresh
Windows 8’s granular refresh ability allows users to save certain data while reverting the PC’s overall settings to default.
9Picture Passwords
Windows 8’s picture password requires users to tap and swipe selected parts of an image in order to unlock the system.
10Online Credentials
Windows 8 lets its users store and manage their sign-in credentials from across various Web properties.
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