14 DAY TRIAL // Microsoft has decided to give the Metro UI another chance to succeed in Windows 8.1 Update 1, so users who will install it will be allowed to pin Modern apps to the taskbar and launch them in their very own windows right on the desktop.
This means that even if you’re running Windows 8.1 on a PC and the Metro UI isn’t quite your cup of tea, you can still use Modern apps on the desktop.
As you can see in this new screenshot published by PCPortal, the Metro apps run just like any other window right on the desktop, but it’s not yet clear whether you are allowed to resize the windows manually or stick to this maximized settings.
Windows 8.1 Update 1 is projected to be unveiled on March 11 during Microsoft’s Patch Tuesday rollout. Of course, the new release will be delivered to users via Windows Update to avoid any potential issues that might occur when getting the pack from the store.