WindowFX 5.1 Beta Released with Windows 8 Support!

August 24, 2012, 8:53 am

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The 5.1 beta for WindowFX has been released and is available for download.  WindowFX 5 lets Windows users add animated effects and advanced window controls to your Windows desktop!

WindowFX 5.1 includes support for Windows 8!

The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, and can be downloaded now from download.stardock.com or via Stardock Central.

For more information visit the WindowFX website.

http://www.stardock.com/products/wi...

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Feature Friday!

August 25, 2012, 12:06 pm

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We are back again with another Feature Friday showing off some of the top skins from this past week.  Don’t forget the GUI Champs 2012 starts soon, sign up at www.guichamps.com to be notified when it starts.







Stardust by k10w3

Cobolt 2.6 by Osric_Wuscfrea

Emblaze DX Bar by RedneckDude





Pocket Rocket by ahabkabaCarbon and Ice II by JuniorCrooksNinja Blue by AceMatrix

Microsoft Introduces a New Corporate Logo

August 26, 2012, 3:13 pm

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Microsoft has introduced the new corporate logo.  The last time this was updated was 25 years ago, and comes in line with the Windows 8 design.

What do you think?



http://blogs.technet.com/b/microsoft_blog/archive/2012/08/23/microsoft-unveils-a-new-look.aspx

Take a Look at the August Edition of the WinCustomize Magazine

August 28, 2012, 6:41 am

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The August 2012 edition of the WinCustomize Magazine is out and has a great re-cap of skins and topics covered from the past month.

Check it out here!

To get the magazine delivered to your inbox each month, be sure to be signed up here - http://www.stardock.com/subscriptions.asp

Start8 Reviewed at gHacks…

August 31, 2012, 4:48 am

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Thanks to ZubaZ for bringing my attention to this.

Well, no surprise. They like the new version Start8.



 

The review discussed Start8’s unique features, and that it’s still a beta.

Here are those features:

You can get it (still free) here: http://stardock.com/products/start8/

You can watch Brad’s YouTube presentation as well:



Thanks for the good review, gHacks!

Start8 v0.90 Beta Released

August 31, 2012, 2:47 pm

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Stardock has released the Start8 v0.90 Beta today. Created for Windows 8, Start8 gives users the ability to bring back the Start menu missing in Windows 8, along with many other useful features to take the Win8 desktop experience up another notch.

New in v0.90 beta:

Adds a classic styled "Start" menu to the Windows 8 taskbar. Including support for: View and launch installed applications (including Metro/Modern), All Programs menu, quick links to commonly accessed folders (...

GUI Champs 2012–Official Info!

September 2, 2012, 12:22 pm

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We’re excited to announce the details and official opening date for the 2012 GUI Champs. As you may know, the GUI Champs is an international skinning competition where graphic designers and skinners compete for cash and prizes and a huge worldwide audience. We have been talking about it for several months now, and the GUI Champs will open for submissions on Tuesday, September 4th, 2012.

The details are as follows.

Website: www.guichamps.com

Follow GUI Champs: Find out when s...

Avanti Master WindowBlinds Skin Updated for Windows 7

September 3, 2012, 9:07 pm

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I was happy to see this Master skin get an update for Windows 7, as it seems like it was naturally made for it.  You can download the updated version in your account if you previously purchased it, if not, go grab it now.  WinCustomize Subscribers get 20% off!

http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/6547/

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Long Weekend Picks!

September 5, 2012, 10:31 am

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It’s always fun to come back from a long holiday weekend, so lets kick it off with some picks that came in this weekend.

GUI Champs 2012 Has Begun!

September 6, 2012, 7:46 am

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The 2012 GUI Champs is now officially open for submissions!

http://www.guichamps.com/

Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes is up for grabs from our sponsors at Logitech, Stardock, and WinCustomize.  Submissions are open for wallpapers, WindowBlinds skins, and DeskScapes animated wallpapers!

http://www.guichamps.com/prizes

The first category, Wallpapers, closes on October 31st, and the full schedule can be found on the GUI Champs site.

Fences 2.0 is currently in BETA and you're invited to try it!

September 6, 2012, 8:25 am

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Fences is a program that helps you organize your desktop. Place icons into moveable groups called “fences” and hide icons when they are not in use.

FEATURES YOU ALREADY LOVE

Fence off Your Desktop

Create shaded areas called “fences” on your desktop in which you can place and organize icons.



Automatically Arrange Your Desktop

Define rules for where your icons are placed and how they are arranged. When a new icon gets added, from an installer for instance,...

Feature Friday!

September 7, 2012, 10:36 am

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Lets jump right in and take a look at a few of the featured skins that came into WinCustomize this week!

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Cerulean Star by Philly0381


Nightmare by gmc2


Summer Resort by Frankief

     
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First WindowBlinds Skins Hit the 2012 GUI Champs

September 8, 2012, 4:34 am

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The 2012 GUI Champs opened up for submissions this week, and we already have two awesome WindowBlinds skins entered.

First entry for this year was Day Spa by k10w3,  followed by Transcendaii by Vampothika.

See all the entries, and submit yours at www.guichamps.com!

Multiplicity 2 Beta 2 Now Available

September 8, 2012, 2:52 pm

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Beta 2 for Multiplicity 2 is now available for download!  Multiplicity gives you the ability to control and quickly switch between multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse, reducing complexity and freeing up desk space for more efficient use. 

This update includes:

Test connection option in computer configuration window Grid alignment settings accessible via right-clicking a computer in the grid view Option for Windows 8 machines to show a fake cursor if no mo...

New Desktop Skins to Choose From!

September 10, 2012, 12:52 pm

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Another weekend is down and as we start off a new week lets take a look at the skins that have been submitted to the skin galleries over the past few days.  Some of these are also part of the 2012 GUI Champs, so don’t forget to head over there and see what’s new as well.

http://www.guichamps.com/










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WindowFX 5.1 Beta 2 Now Available

September 12, 2012, 12:03 pm

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The 5.1 beta 2 for WindowFX has been released and is available for download.  WindowFX 5 lets Windows users add animated effects and advanced window controls to your Windows desktop!

Updated in this beta:

Tweaks for running on Windows 8 Fix for Window Flip not showing icons with IconPackager applied Fix for menu shadows appearing after menu animation with WindowBlinds applied The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, and can b...

New Additions to the GUI Champs 2012 Gallery

September 13, 2012, 12:00 pm

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The 2012 GUI Champs gallery is starting to fill up, and we have had several new additions of WindowBlinds skins and wallpaper.  We haven’t had any DeskScapes submissions yet though, so lets get some of those going soon!

www.guichamps.com

Feature Friday!

September 15, 2012, 2:31 pm

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Another week is wrapped up, and we have a nice selection of skins that were submitted to WinCustomize this week.  Several are re-posts from the GUI Champs, but be sure to check out the skins over there for some that weren’t posted on WC.



Winterfell by gmc2


Diablo 3 Theme by Picco14


Future sound 3 by madcat21

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New Multiplicity Demo Video

September 17, 2012, 9:41 am

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Many of our WinCustomize members are familiar with Multiplicity, but we have a new demo video that shows off the new Multiplicity 2.  If you have friends or family that might find Multiplicity 2 useful, then be sure to share this with them.



 

CursorFX 2.11 Update Available

September 18, 2012, 3:36 pm

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We have released an update to CursorFX 2 with fixes for some issues that some users were experiencing.  CursorFX lets users change their bland default Windows cursor with one of thousands available for download.

CursorFX 2.11 update:

Fix for Flip3D mode Windows 8 installation is not recommended Current customers can update via Stardock Central or download via their account downloads page.

Get CursorFX here - http://www.stardock.com/products/cursorfx/