Start8 v1.1 RC available for download
Stardock Start8 lets you return the Start Button to Windows 8. Microsoft Windows 8 is shipped without the “Start” menu. Start8 brings back Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements. More...
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StartW8 1.1.25.0
StartW8 allows users to access their apps and folders with greater ease as it adds a fully-functional Start Menu to their Windows 8 computer/notebook. More...
Start8 1.09 Beta available for download
Stardock Start8 lets you return the Start Button to Windows 8. Microsoft Windows 8 is shipped without the “Start” menu. Start8 brings back Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements. More...
StartW8 1.0.9.10
StartW8 allows users to access their apps and folders with greater ease as it adds a fully-functional Start Menu to their Windows 8 computer/notebook. More...
Editorial: Things that suck about Windows 8 on a desktop
I've been using Windows 8 on my main, desktop computer for some time now, and despite the myriad of improvements there are some things about the OS that really suck, and need some serious fixing More...
Windows 8 blog desktop screenshot replaced; odd icon gone
Microsoft has replaced the image of the new Windows 8 desktop UI on its Windows 8 blog with a new image that removes a mysterious new icon that appeared in the previous screenshot's taskbar. More...
From The Forums: Merging Windows 8 Metro with desktop
In our latest From The Forums feature, we look at a mock up image of Windows 8 that merges the Metro user interface with the familiar desktop UI, including the Start menu and taskbar. More...
Start8 v0.85
Start8 brings the “Start” menu back to Windows 8. This product is free and is available now! More...
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