Fences 2.1 beta now available for download!

February 14, 2013, 10:18 am

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A benefit of an Object Desktop subscription is early access to our upcoming software releases before the general public. Today we updated Object Desktop subscriber’s Stardock Accounts with the Fences 2.1 beta. They will also have access to the full release version in the near future.

Fences, the world’s most popular desktop organization tool has been updated with enhancements to help you manage your desktop icons intuitively.

Features:

Enhanced desktop pages feature with a s...

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PCWorld Review Stardock's Decor8

February 18, 2013, 8:07 am

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PCWorld has published their review of Stardock's Decor8 application for Windows 8 which lets users customize their start screen and lock screen with their own custom images.

"Decor8 joins the growing ranks of applications aiming to fix Windows 8's many deficiencies. It's evolutionary, and it works. If you're frustrated by not being able to set your own backgrounds for Windows 8's Start and lock screens, Decor8 offers a painless, inexpensive solution."

Read the full revi...

DesktopX 4 BETA Now Available!

February 18, 2013, 7:59 pm

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A new DesktopX 4 BETA is available for DesktopX 3.x & Object Desktop customers. This BETA release is focused on streamlining the interface and configuration options. Visit the DesktopX Themes library on WinCustomize.com to select from hundreds of choices to change your desktop look and feel.

This BETA can be downloaded from your products download page on the Stardock store. Logon with your Stardock account at https://store.stardock.com/myaccount/products. Please note this beta update is o...

New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Maranta

February 20, 2013, 7:06 pm

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Master Skinner Xiandi is the latest skinner to bring us a slick and clean looking skin called Maranta.  I’ve had this skin on my desktop and it’s simply awesome.  The darker color is just right, and still works with lots of different backgrounds.

WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount!

Maranta by Xiandi

New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Kinetix

March 1, 2013, 2:37 pm

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Master Skinner LightStar has a new WindowBlinds skin out today called Kinetix.  I really like the design of the taskbar and start button, and the choice of colors is superb!  You can grab this now and if you are a WinCustomize Subscriber you get a 20% discount!

Kinetix by LightStar

DeskScapes 8 Available Now!

March 2, 2013, 2:57 am

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DeskScapes enables users to customize their PC wallpapers and screensavers with pictures and video to create visually stunning results. Featuring an all new user interface and support for Windows 8, DeskScapes makes it easy to apply special effects to any wallpaper with just a few clicks.

DeskScapes includes DreamMaker, which enables users to design their own animated wallpapers called Dreams. Users may also choose from the many Dreams available from Stardock’s WinCustomize.com comm...

Neowin Interview with Brad Wardell about ModernMix for Windows 8

March 7, 2013, 3:37 am

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Neowin has an interview up with Stardock’s Brad Wardell about our newest app for Windows 8, ModernMix.

“Stardock is releasing its third Windows 8 product, ModernMix. How did the idea behind it come about?

It was during the Windows 8 beta. We just couldn't believe that Metro [now called "Modern"] apps were forced to run full-screen on a desktop PC. Seeing a weather app or a stock ticker app running full screen on a 22 inch monitor is nuts. The thing is, the WinRT API is g...

Run Modern (Metro) apps in a window on your Windows 8 desktop with ModernMix™ Beta now available!

March 8, 2013, 4:44 pm

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ModernMix is a groundbreaking new application that gives you the ability to run Windows 8 Modern (Metro) apps in a window on the desktop.

Windows 8 Modern apps, also known as "Metro" or RT apps, always run full screen on your display regardless of how much of the screen they really need. As a result, that weather app, mail program or stock ticker is going to use the entirety of your PC's display.

ModernMix enables you to run multiple Modern (Metro) apps in individual se...

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New Master WindowBlinds Skin–iOS

March 8, 2013, 10:43 pm

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Master Skinner adni18 has created a new WindowBlinds skin called iOS.  As the name implies, this puts the look of iOS on your Windows desktop, and it’s very cool. 

WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount also!

iOS by adni18

ModernMix Received Well at ExtremeTech and Lifehacker

March 10, 2013, 11:43 am

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No surprise… but really nice to see.

Congrats, Stardock!

 Also at Lifehacker.com:  Read the review here:  http://www.extremetech.com/computing/150346-how-to-run-full-screen-windows-8-metro-apps-in-a-window-on-the-desktopRead more about (and get try) ModernMix here: http://stardock.com/products/modernmix/

ComputerWorld looks at ModernMIx and chats with Stardock's Brad Wardell.

March 12, 2013, 9:07 am

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ComputerWorld looks at ModernMIx and chats with Stardock's Brad Wardell.

"The two traits of Windows 8 that have raised the most complaints are the disappearance of the Start button and menu, and the jolting transition between the desktop and Modern UIs. Stardock has now created workarounds for both, which Wardell said was good for not just his company, but for Microsoft."

Read more: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237515/Slick_trick_5_tool_runs_Modern_apps_on_th...

ZDNet says ModernMix and Start8 are the best hope for "normality" on the desktop.

March 12, 2013, 4:16 pm

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ZDNet writes about Windows 8 and how Start8 and ModernMix from Stardock bring “normality” back to the desktop.

"If you have to support mainstream users on Windows 8, give them Start8 or a similar utility. If you want to understand better what's actually wrong with Windows 8, give ModernMix a try."

Read the full article at ZDNet.


http://www.zdnet.com/start8-and-modernmix-windows-8s-last-best-hope-for-normality-on-the-desktop-7000012471/

MaximumPC does a head-to-head on Windows 8 start menu replacements. Start8 takes it!

March 13, 2013, 4:33 pm

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MaximumPC does a head-to-head on Windows 8 start menu replacements. Start8 takes it!

"we prefer Start8 even though it costs $5, because it is so polished that it looks and feels like a Windows Power Toy, and we like being able to open a mini version of Metro, too. It’s also easier to use and configure, and provides more than enough functionality to justify its price."

Read the full head-to-head over at MaximumPC.

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/stardock_s...

ModernMix™ 0.96 beta update is available for download now!

March 14, 2013, 10:26 am

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ModernMix is a groundbreaking new application that gives you the capability to run Windows 8 “Modern” apps in a window on the desktop.

Updated Features:

Improved usability for control overlay graphics Added button to access the Charms bar from overlay graphic Added option to create desktop shortcuts from the right-click or configuration menu Closed applications no longer show on the Winkey + Tab switcher Assorted improvements and bug fixes Click here for detailed chang...

Happy Birthday Elvee.

March 15, 2013, 5:19 am

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Join me in wishing a long time member and all around good guy a very Happy Birthday! I hope you had a great day, Lavant!

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WindowBlinds Skin Roundup for January

January 31, 2013, 4:27 pm

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As we approach the end of the first month of 2013, it was a very good month for WindowBlinds skins.  This is especially true for Master Skins as we had a total of four submitted, and a bunch more top quality themes available for free as well.

You can view the details of each skin by clicking the image, or view all the skins in our WindowBlinds gallery here on WinCustomize.com.

 





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Tuesday Featured Skin Picks

March 19, 2013, 8:27 am

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Here’s some featured skins that have been submitted in the past few days.  Quite a variety of skins coming in, and I’m sure you’ll find something useful.

 

ModernMix 0.98 beta update is available for download now!

March 20, 2013, 10:45 am

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ModernMix is a groundbreaking new application that gives you the capability to run Windows 8 “Modern” apps in a window on the desktop.

Updated Features:

You can now launch modern apps from the app settings page (right click on app and pick from menu)Winkey + arrows now works in windowed appsDouble click on the system icon in the title bar now correctly closes the appAssorted improvements and bug fixesClick here for detailed change log: http://stardock.com/products/modernmix/his...

Start8 1.12 is available for download now!

March 20, 2013, 11:22 am

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The #1 Windows 8 start menu solution in the world, keeps getting better.



Updated Features:

Added support for bmp start buttons with alpha channels Fix for a possible crash while searching Fix for frequently used apps list not filtering out some pinned taskbar items Assorted improvements and bug fixes Additional enhancement details can be found here: http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/history.asp

Visit your Stardock account to download the latest updat...

Fences 2.1 Beta 2 Update Available

March 22, 2013, 12:01 pm

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We released the Fences 2.1 Beta 2 update today with several fixes which have been reported by customers.  Current users can download the beta update from http://download.stardock.com/.

Note: v2.09.1 in the installer (though the About dialog has already been updated to say 2.1).