We have said it prior to and we will say it again, Windows eight is distinct. Nevertheless, different is not always better, as indicated by the three-point-something marketplace share it at the moment holds as opposed to the approximately forty % marketplace share held by Windows 7.

The very first thing a user notices about Windows 8 is that it doesn’t have a Begin Menu. When Pokki launched its start off menu app for Windows 8 last October, they might not have been expecting as big a good results as they have accomplished. Over 1.five million Windows eight users have now downloaded the app, and the quantity is nonetheless increasing.

Windows eight has sold about 60 million licenses so far, if we consider that Pokki is a third celebration, their 1.5 million is a big achievement. We also have to issue in ClassicShell, Stardock Start8, Power eight, and Revel BringBack apps that essentially do the same point. Even though Pokki rules the roost, other developers are not far behind.

Bringing the Start Menu Back to Windows 8

Microsoft removed the Commence Menu in Windows eight based on information that recommended a drop in start off menu usage by typical customers. However, the accomplishment of Pokki’s start off menu and that of numerous other start menu apps could force Microsoft to generate an app of their own. At the moment, Pokki has enhanced the features on their commence menu. The new and enhanced menu has:

  1. an app shop
  2. refreshed UI with a light theme selection
  3. selection to switch between begin button icon and modern Windows logo
  4. improved search
  5. selection to disable hot corners
  6. capability to boot straight to desktop

The start menu by Pokki has a screen equivalent to a smartphone, where you can arrange applications, folders, shortcuts etc. anyway you want.  With more and much more Windows 8 users downloading start menu apps, we can count on Microsoft to take notice. Possibly they will develop an add-on that brings back the start off menu, or possibly they will just strike a deal with Pokki. As often, we will maintain you updated with the most current developments.

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