While Microsoft's new Metro UI is the 'next big thing' in Windows 8, it's the latest of a number of failed attempts by Microsoft to turn the Windows desktop into more than just a place to store files.

Once the server is configured as required, you can remove the GUI tools and revert to a bare-bones Server Core configuration and make any further changes from a remote machine, using the standard ...

Metro UI making you grind your teeth? Let this tool save the day.

A new screenshot of Windows Server 8 has leaked, showing off a Metro-themed user interface.

Microsoft noted today that its Windows Server 2016 Technical Preview 3 (TP3) release has some installation nuances to note.

Knowing Windows PowerShell is no longer a bonus for IT professionals who work with Windows Server -- it's a requirement. As Windows PowerShell becomes more prominent, the Windows Server GUI is ...

"Metro" is more than a catchy name. The unique interface of Windows 8 is separate from the traditional desktop interface, and it needs a unique brand.

Is the Metro UI really necessary for people using Windows 8 on the desktop? Users should have the option to turn it off by default.

Windows Server 8 will have three modes. Microsoft has added to the two existing modes—the traditional GUI mode, with the full GUI stack and shell, and Server Core, that offers only a command ...

Windows Phone features Metro UI that ticks all the boxes mentioned above and has been somewhat ported to Android in many forms (including a media player, oh and Bing).

Metro UI Tweaker v 1.0 for Windows 8.1/8, 32-bit and 64-bit, has been developed by Lee Whittington for The Windows Club. It will be updated with more tweaks from time to time.