Microsoft highlights the Start button and more in new Windows 8.1 advertisement (video)

Microsoft has uploaded a new video to its Windows YouTube channel, offering us a thirty second TV commercial that showcases the power of Windows 8.1. Microsoft is touting “one experience for ...
InfoWorld

Windows 8: 7 handy tips and 4 cool tools

From getting back your Start menu to tweaking the Metro UI, here's how to play better with Windows 8 Although it isn’t even in beta, the Windows 8 Developer Preview edition is already getting tweaked ...
Ars Technica

Windows 8 Start button isn't coming back, but there will be a tutorial | Ars OpenForum

There are lots of usability back steps with Windows 8. To say it’s superior means you’ve not used it for an extended time. 1. To shut down I now have to hover on the bottom right or hit Win+C to bring ...

Lenovo to pre-install Pokki’s Start menu software on new Windows 8 PCs

SweetLabs’ Pokki software, which has been downloaded by millions of Windows 8 users frustrated with the lack of a start button/menu, will now be pre-installed on new Lenovo Windows 8 PCs. This new ...
ExtremeTech

How to bring back the Start menu and button to Windows 8

If you're running Windows 8.1 today and want the Start menu back, take a look at our list of the best, least expensive, and most authentic Windows 8 Start menu replacements. By Jamie Lendino March 24, ...