14 DAY TRIAL // If you believe that working as a Windows developer for Microsoft is a dream job, think again. After Windows 8 came out in October 2012, the company experienced what was most likely the biggest amount of criticism it received after the launch of Windows Vista, and there’s no doubt that those working within the Windows group had a really tough time.
The Metro side of Windows 8 was aggressively criticized by many, so Microsoft came up with Windows 8.1, Windows 8.1 Update, and more recently Windows 10 Technical Preview to address most complaints and improve the desktop in a way that would make the operating system easier to use with a mouse and keyboard.
Now, it appears that some of those who previously criticized Microsoft for removing the Start menu and implementing Metro in the operating system actually fell in love with the new features, and since the company decided to restore the original face of the desktop, they are again disappointed with the changes.
A discussion thread on Microsoft’s Community forums reveals that some want the Metro apps to launch on Windows 10 in full screen, even though this is actually one of the biggest improvements that the company introduced in this operating system.
Starting with Windows 10, Metro apps launch in their own resizable windows right on the desktop, and while they are maximized by default, a few clicks are still needed to switch to full-screen mode.
How to use Metro apps in full screen mode
The easiest way to run Metro apps in full-screen mode on Windows 10 Technical Preview is to access the new Charms menu that’s now directly integrated into programs and accessible through the three small dots in the left top corner of the window.
This, however, is not pleasing those who’d like to use Metro apps in full screen by default, so unless the operating system reads your mind, it’s really difficult to make everyone happy.
Of course, the best way to tackle this issue is to implement options that would allow users to choose if they want to run Metro apps in full screen or not, but unless feedback is collected on this thing and Microsoft knows exactly how many users need such a feature, the existing configuration will be retained.
Shockingly, some people claim that windowed Metro apps make them want to go back to Windows 8.1, so there’s absolutely no doubt now that it’s impossible to please every single user out there.