What is the tile in win8 for?

Image file displayed on tile,150x150pixels, smaller version of image file, 30x30pixels. The image is not used for the tile itself, but for search results, all program lists and other places in the UI.

The widened version of the image file is 3 10 x 150 pixels. If a widened image is not provided, the tile cannot be updated by widening the template unless a new version of the application is released.

However, it is up to the user to decide whether to display the tile as a square tile or a wide tile.

The expanded material 20 12 10, Windows 8 was officially released. Compared with the beta version, Microsoft updated the "tile" function again. They are no longer lying there quietly, just as a shortcut, but like a window, showing users all kinds of information.

Some will scroll the weather forecast, others will play pictures in the photo album, and roughly display emails and text messages. In addition, users can customize the size of the tile, which is called "redefining the application icon" by many fans.

In addition to tiles, Windows 8 supports Microsoft account function for the first time. After logging in, you can use OneDrive to synchronize data transmission on Windows Phone, Xbox and other Windows computers. In order to enable Windows 8 to be installed in mobile devices, Microsoft also enables it to support the carrier's SIM card mobile network.

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