nsane.forums Posted October 17, 2012 Share Posted October 17, 2012 SweetLabs has released a new version of its Pokki Windows utility that not only works on Windows 8 but also offers up its own alternative to the Start menu for the OS. We have seen our share of Windows 8 applications that offer alternatives to the Start menu, such as Stardock's Start8 and Samsung's application for its upcoming Windows 8-based PCs. This week, SweetLabs enters this mini-genre with a new version of its Pokki application. SweetLabs states in its press release: The Pokki Menu provides users a central point to easily find and launch programs and apps, access folders and files, search their computer and the web, manage settings, and shut down. In addition, the Pokki Menu enables Windows 8 users to boot directly to desktop as well as configure or disable hot corners. In order to get their point across about the need for such an app, SweetLabs got Chris Pirillo, the guy who famously struggling with Windows 8, to see how other people reacted to Windows 8 and its new UI on the street. The new version is available to download for free. SweetLabs adds, "As a unique startup that loves the PC and cares deeply about making the PC experience better, we hope this new version of Pokki makes the Windows experience better, whether it’s helping to make the new Windows 8 experience easier and more fun to use or helping Windows 7, Vista, and XP users enjoy a modern app experience on their PCs." View: Original Article Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
calguyhunk Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I don't have the time right now to go through all the links, but if this one pic is anything to go by, really looks good and innovative without being completely from a different planet :) As long as that menu is customizable, and the marketing is right, I think they might just have a winner on their hands :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator DKT27 Posted October 18, 2012 Administrator Share Posted October 18, 2012 Here are the features:Search for Windows 8 apps, programs, control panels, and files.Add your favorite apps, sites, files and folders for quick access.Boot to the desktop and skip the Windows 8 Start Screen.Disable Windows 8 hot corners on the desktop and more.Get free apps and games from the included Pokki App Store. And here are some more screenshots: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marke68 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I'm just giving it the once over as we speak and it seems to be a nice piece of kit,it's certainly far more customizable than start8 and looks ok as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eternal X Posted October 19, 2012 Share Posted October 19, 2012 is this really free? cuz start8 said that it was gonna be free but these startdock idiots are making a profit illegally from Microsoft. Most likely they will send a infringing notice if not then o well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marke68 Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 is this really free? cuz start8 said that it was gonna be free but these startdock idiots are making a profit illegally from Microsoft. Most likely they will send a infringing notice if not then o well. It certainly is,i should imagine the guy behind this will be looking to make some money by selling apps through his app store. I wish him well as it's a nice little prog once configuered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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