14 DAY TRIAL // As you most likely know by now, one of the things that Microsoft changed in Windows 8 is the way you shut down your computer, as the power options are no longer included in the familiar Start Menu in the left lower corner.
That’s why a small piece of software such as Missing Buttons could come in very handy, especially because you’re not the kind of user who wants to embrace the Metro UI.
Missing Buttons launches just a small window that comprises the essential power options, including monitor off, sleep, hibernate, lock computer, log off, restart, shut down, and power off.
You can also run the program on system start, just to make sure that it’s still there when you need it.