New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Eros 7

September 19, 2012, 5:42 am

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The latest Master WindowBlinds skin added to the WinCustomize galleries is Eros 7 by vStyler.  This is described as “retro meets modern” and was designed to be a usable theme that won’t get in the way of your work.  WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount, so pick this one up now!

Eros 7 by vStyler

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Reminder: Wallpaper Submissions End on October 31st in the GUI Champs 2012

September 20, 2012, 7:55 am

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Just a reminder that the Wallpaper submissions end on October 31st in the GUI Champs 2012.  You have a bit over a month left to get those designs done and submitted before it’s closed.

http://www.guichamps.com/

First Animated Wallpaper In the GUI Champs 2012!

September 20, 2012, 1:06 pm

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It’s time to celebrate!  We have our first .dream submission to the 2012 GUI Champs!  Harbour Town Sunset by CarGuy1 was uploaded this weekend making it our first animated wallpaper in the competition. 

Head over and check it out - http://www.guichamps.com/skin/38

Feature Friday!

September 21, 2012, 2:23 pm

≫ Next: Now Available! Multiplicity 2.0 unveils new clipboard capabilities, centralized audio and security features delivering unique productivity benefits.

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Another week down!  We are getting close to ending out September, and I hope some of the quietness is skinners finishing up their GUI Champs 2012 skin.

Lets take a look at some featured skins from this week!


Eros 7 by vStyler


Leila by DaveBax


iScorpion by AceMatrix

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Now Available! Multiplicity 2.0 unveils new clipboard capabilities, centralized audio and security features delivering unique productivity benefits.

September 22, 2012, 8:30 am

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Multiplicity 2.0 enables up to nine PCs to be controlled with only one keyboard and mouse. With capabilities far beyond what is possible with a physical KVM switch, Multiplicity’s features include the ability to seamlessly drag and drop of large files between PCs, copy and paste formatted content across multiple PCs, and the ability to send the audio from all PCs to one PC and a set of speakers. The new Multiplicity 2.0 security features enable sensitive information to be entered and secur...

Over 4 Million Downloads for Fences on Download.com

September 24, 2012, 7:13 am

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I was checking the downloads on Download.com this morning and noticed that Fences is the number one download in the Desktop Enhancement section, and has over 4 million downloads so far!

More about Fences - http://www.stardock.com/products/fences/

Fences on Download.com

WindowBlinds Skins for Autumn

September 26, 2012, 5:47 am

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The weather is starting to slowly change as another season approaches, and to get ready for the Autumn season here are a couple of WindowBlinds skins to get your desktop ready as well.

Autumn’s Arrival 7 by jazzymjr

 

Plastique Autumn by gmc2

 

Scenic IV by LightStar

More Skins Hitting the GUI Champs 2012!

September 28, 2012, 11:03 am

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The 2012 GUI Champs is just a few weeks in and I wanted to post a quick update on just a few of the recent skins that were entered. 

To download and view more details, visit http://www.guichamps.com/gallery.

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Restore the Start Menu to Windows 8 with Start8. BETA Update Available Now!

October 1, 2012, 10:40 am

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Stardock heard the cries from Windows® 8 users when they found out the start menu had been removed from Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day, packed it with additional functionality, and named it Start8™.

FEATURES

Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancementsSearch for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) appsPin desktop and Modern UI appsBoot directly to the Windows 8 desktopFast access to shut down, device...

Chris Pirillo Talks about Start8 on his Best Gadgets Show

October 1, 2012, 12:28 pm

≫ Next: GUI Champs 2012: Spread the Word

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Check out the video:



 

GUI Champs 2012: Spread the Word

October 1, 2012, 12:48 pm

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If you have friends or know people who are graphic artists, then be sure to tell them about the GUI Champs 2012.  The more participation there is, the more enjoyment of these great skins we all get to enjoy.

http://www.guichamps.com/

New Fences Video Demo

October 2, 2012, 7:32 am

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Want to show someone how cool & useful Fences is?  Show them this video!

A Few More Skins for the GUI Champs 2012

October 3, 2012, 10:18 am

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We’ve had a few more skins entered into the 2012 GUI Champs.  For full previews and downloads, be sure hit the galleries over at the GUIC site.

http://www.guichamps.com/gallery

Start8 Beta 3 Update Available Now

October 3, 2012, 2:51 pm

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Stardock heard the cries from Windows® 8 users when they found out the start menu had been removed from Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day, packed it with additional functionality, and named it Start8™.

FEATURES

Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancementsSearch for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) appsPin desktop and Modern UI appsBoot directly to the Windows 8 desktopFast access to shut down, device...

Show Us Your October Desktops!

October 5, 2012, 7:10 am

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A new means a new thread for showing off your desktop screenshot and sharing what skins you used to make it look like that.  The October thread is already up, so head over and post your desktop screenshot there and be sure to name the skins you are using.

October Desktop Screenshots

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Feature Friday!

October 5, 2012, 3:09 pm

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Wow, it’s October already!  I always like this month because we usually get some really cool Halloween skins in a variety of formats.  I hope some of you are working on some, and let me know if you are.

Otherwise, lets take a few minutes and check out some featured skins from this week!



Mac OS X Ultimate by josh36


Voodoo by k10w3

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Newest Entries to the GUI Champs 2012

October 8, 2012, 6:27 am

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We had several new entries over the weekend.  A new .dream, and a few wallpapers are the latest additions.

See more at www.guichamps.com.

Lifehacker Takes a Look at Fences 2.0

October 9, 2012, 1:36 pm

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Fences 2.0 was released today, and Lifehacker published their look at the latest release of this popular app.

“The new features seem small, but they can be really handy. By holding Alt and dragging a folder to your desktop, you can create a new fence with the contents of that folder laid out—perfect for folders you need to access often, but don't want on your desktop. You can also create multiple pages of fences, swiping between them by clicking the edge of the screen and swiping away.” ...

Fences version 2.0 is now available, introduces folder portals and desktop pages!

October 10, 2012, 7:44 pm

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Fences is a program that helps you organize your desktop. It can hide icons when they are not in use as well as make it easy to place icons into moveable groups called fences.

NEW IN VERSION 2.0


Make Your Desktop a Portal to Your Files

Expose folders containing documents or pictures onto your desktop in fenced areas making them easy to access.

Multiple Desktop Pages

You can now have multiple pages of fences on your desktop. To flip a page, just take your mouse cursor to the edg...

Even More GUI Champs 2012 Entries

October 11, 2012, 7:47 am

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Yep, several more have been rolling in.  Head over and check them all out!

http://www.guichamps.com/gallery