The cause behind Microsoft's controversial decision to remove the Start button from its latest operating system is really quite simple: people had just stopped using it. The lack of this flagship ...

Just give me the Start menu Clicking the Start button just puts you into the Windows 8.1 Start page—but fortunately, programs that bring back the classic Start menu still work.

Several third-party utilities can serve as Start menu replacements for Windows 8 users who aren't as keen on the new Start screen.

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Gavin Uhma partnered with Cape Breton University to coach young entrepreneurs to start their own successful digital businesses, but a lack of students means the program is being re-evaluated.

With Windows Blue, a k a Windows 8.1, Microsoft is re-introducing a Start Button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.

If you're looking for a free Windows 8 Start Button replacement, though, there are some very interesting contenders to choose from - and restoring the Start button is just part of what they can do.

Windows 8 users rejoice! For those of you who feel that little bit missing from the Windows 8 desktop, by which I mean the start button, you now have some choices to replace it with.

Replacing the Windows 10 Start menu with a more traditional Start menu, Open Shell lets you customize the menu with the folders and shortcuts of your choice.

With Windows Blue, aka Windows 8.1, Microsoft is reintroducing a Start button and adding a boot-straight-to-desktop option. Here's how these may work.

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.

Open-Shell is a free software that brings the classic Start Menu & more back to Windows 11/10 desktop. This Classic Shell alternative will customize your desktop experience.