How can we add Close, Minimize and Maximize buttons to applications moderne from Windows 8

Hard to ignore one aspect of OS Windows 8 are applications moderne, Which besides metro interface quite attractive and will be seen by some shortcomings such as unable to be run in window mode or being rolled on Desktop (Which runs only full screen), The absence Close buttons, minimize si maximizing (To be closed, applications must be drawn to the bottom of the screen), and in addition, they can not be installed than in Windows Store.

Well, at least some of these problems can now be solved through the application ModernMix.

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ModernMix offers users Windows 8 the possibility to run the applications moderne in window modeRight on desktop, And also add buttons to minimize, maximize and close so that they can be closed or can simply be minimized in the Taskbar.

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Other features of ModernMix are the following:

  • the possibility to pin applications moderne in the Taskbar
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  • display in taskbar applications moderne running in full screen
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  • able to switch application in full screen mode and back window with a hotkey (key F10)
  • the possibility to save favorite settings for applications (You can set certain applications to open window mode only, while others will only open full screen)
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ModernMix is ​​not a free application (But its price is reasonable, just 4.99$), But those who want to test it can Download Trial of 30 days (full options).

Download ModernMix.

Note: To download the trial must enter a valid e-mail.

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