Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Start menu is usually at the heart of everything you do on ...

Mossberg: How to Get the Start Menu in Windows 8 For those who dislike the new Windows 8 Start screen, Walt Mossberg has tested two third party plug-ins that bring the traditional Start menu back to ...

On the 'legacy' desktop in the latest Windows 8 Build, instead of access to the Start menu you get ... a preview of the Metro UI?? The blogosphere lit up over the weekend with screenshots of the ...

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