[adorno]

I keep my desktop very uncluttered so that I can see my desktop background.

Sounds like you got used to the idea that a computer screen needs to have a background, and one that needs to be visible at all times. A background was basically enabled on computers, just for the purposes of making them not so boring. Otherwise, it's not a necessity and it's mostly a personal preference.

Also, you can customize the sizes of the Start screen boxes, so that you can have an easier time reading them. Also, they are supposed to be "active" mini-screens, so that you can see at a glance what's happening with all of your active applications. That is something that Windows 7 never had, and that no other OS has.

[HomeAtLast]

Also, they are supposed to be "active" mini-screens, so that you can see at a glance what's happening with all of your active applications.

LOL. The active ones are the first ones I removed! I'll say one thing for that start screen, it does let you put stuff out to pasture. My Windows 8 start screen has almost nothing on it. Desktop and very few other things. My mission is to get to desktop and forget I ever saw start screen.

[chris37]

Yep, that’s true. My various desktops are pictures that I love. Love looking at them.