The start screen is new user interface of Windows 8 rolled out by Microsoft. The UI looks distinct and beautiful, but is not perfect for modern-style Metro apps. Because they only run in full screen and lack of the traditional Windows fashion like stacking and resizing. You have to swipe down to close app or swipe across the screen to switch them. It is very annoying while you are running a lot of Metro apps such as people, office Word 2013 and news.

The new ModernMix app from Stardock solves the biggest problem with Windows 8 and brings a way to run Modern (Metro) apps in a window on your old-fashioned Windows desktop. Every modern-style Windows 8 app will include a blue frame with an “X” to close it and resize and shrink options in the top right corner, which looks like Windows 7 style.



To jump from app to another, smiply click/tap on its icon along the bottom of taskbar. With Surface Pro or other device with touch screen, you can swipe across the screen to toggle among all apps.

ModernMix is free for a 30-day trial and the beta costs $5. Download the free trial version.

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