8 new and radical features of Microsoft's latest operating system

#8) Picture Password

Rather than memorise a boring password of letters and numbers, use a picture of your loved ones as the security for your system. Swipe the screen in circles and lines on the image in order to confirm your identity.

However, this works best for touchscreen devices and not for the mouse or trackpad.

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And if you're getting a Windows 8 device or have one already, take a look at the new mice and keyboards specially designed to complement it!