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The thread discusses a Windows 8 feature enhancement enabled by a third-party software trial that allows better integration and usability of Modern UI apps on the desktop. Users express excitement and relief over this feature, with some considering paid solutions like Start8 and ModernMix for a smoother experience, while others lament the lack of such features from Microsoft itself. Overall, the conversation reflects enthusiasm for third-party tools improving Windows 8 functionality, alongside some frustration with Microsoft's official support.
The thread discusses a Windows 8 feature enhancement enabled by a third-party software trial that allows better integration and usability of Modern UI apps on the desktop. Users express excitement and relief over this feature, with some considering paid solutions like Start8 and ModernMix for a smoother experience, while others lament the lack of such features from Microsoft itself. Overall, the conversation reflects enthusiasm for third-party tools improving Windows 8 functionality, alongside some frustration with Microsoft's official support.
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OMG!
Why didn't Microsoft do this!
Really good heads up Mike. I downloaded the 30 day trial and it actually works. I have been moaning in the Microsoft pages about this lacking feature, without any intelligent response.
This sets Windows 8 as my number one OS, now, for sure. I quickly slapped in four games (Modern Apps) and opened them on the desktop. How about this:
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They are a little truncated here, for the sake of reduction. On my desktop, they all show perfectly.
Why didn't Microsoft do this!
Really good heads up Mike. I downloaded the 30 day trial and it actually works. I have been moaning in the Microsoft pages about this lacking feature, without any intelligent response.
This sets Windows 8 as my number one OS, now, for sure. I quickly slapped in four games (Modern Apps) and opened them on the desktop. How about this:
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They are a little truncated here, for the sake of reduction. On my desktop, they all show perfectly.
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Really, if you combine this with Start8, again from Stardock, you seldom have to look at the Start Screen again since the Modern UI apps are located in a folder on the Start Menu... Well, this is the solution for desktop users for sure. Until they try to eliminate the desktop completely.
Here's a large screenshot with some testing of Start8 and ModernMix:
Here's a large screenshot with some testing of Start8 and ModernMix:
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that's the reason in itself... the Microsoft Answers community is ridiculous. This is great news though for anyone who prefers the conventional desktop. Personally when Blue introduces the ability to have metro apps running on more than one screen, I'll be happy enough.
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