XDA Developers on MSN

Love it or hate it, Windows 8's controversial UI just landed on Linux

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

I replaced my full Windows desktop environment with a lightweight one and it's insanely fast

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

Review: Classic Shell brings the Start menu to Windows 8 for free

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 ...
PC World

Five tools to bring the Start menu back to Windows 8.1

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 ...