Windows 8 was perhaps the most controversial release from Microsoft in recent decades. Some praised its UI, while others ...

If you miss the Start menu on Windows 8, try Classic Shell before spending a dime on commercial alternatives. You’ll probably want to stick with it. Windows 8 doesn’t have a Start button. If you don’t ...

Unlike traditional shell replacements like Cairo Shell or Open-Shell that are built with native Windows APIs and compiled C++ ...

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, ...

If you’re frustrated by the lack of a Start menu on Windows 8 but want to move your experience forward rather than bring back the Start menu of yore, try Pokki. When Windows 8.1 ships tomorrow, the ...

With Windows 10 seemingly just around the corner, Microsoft plans to fix one of its most egregious mistakes with Windows 8: the missing Start menu. By now you may know the story, as the company has ...