I'm finding myself dropping into classic desktop mode in Windows 8 quite often. Since this is a reality for many people, I'd like to see the classic apps become more touch friendly.
Some suggestions:
- Larger Maximize/Minimize buttons
- Explorer needs larger icons above the ribbon, and a larger expand/contract ribbon icon. Or perhaps more space between to make it difficult to touch the wrong item. (I'd like to see this in all ribbon apps if possible.)
- Larger/more spaced-out Notification Area icons
- Desktop IE 10 needs larger icons all around, particularly refresh and settings
- Larger text links in classic Control Panel, or more space between links
- Larger menu bar items, wherever possible (particularly with any stock applications)
Just a few I could think up.
One more thing... better consistency where possible. Such as, desktop IE 10 has a new style scrollbar, but Windows Explorer does not.
But overall, I think Microsoft has created a great product with tons of potential, and it is fairly polished even as it stands today.
