Keep Windows 8 Tiles at Bay with RetroUI [Windows 8]

If you’re afraid of, or just annoyed by, the concept of Windows 8’s Metro (well formerly Metro, but whatever) UI style, there’s a handy way around it. RetroUI is a program that will take users directly to the Classic desktop after login, and even lock Metro away completely. More »

On Second Thought: Microsoft Is Calling Metro "Modern UI Style" Now [Microsoft]

Word yesterday was that Microsoft was changing the official name of its Metro UI to “Windows 8.” Except, not totally. Today, the Verge is referencing several Microsoft listings for upcoming events referring to Metro/Windows 8/Fancy New UI as Modern UI. Ugh. More »