ModernMix 1.0 release is available for download now!

March 28, 2013, 7:59 am

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ModernMix™ gives users the capability to run Windows® 8 Modern (Metro) apps in resizable windows on the desktop. This contrasts with the native behavior of Modern apps, which always run full screen on a user’s display regardless the amount of information an app needs to display.

ModernMix also introduces the capability to pin Modern apps to the taskbar, create desktop shortcuts to them and switch between running apps in a way that will be familiar to users of previous Windows release...

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Start8 1.14 Beta Now Available

March 28, 2013, 9:38 am

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We have released a small beta update for Start8 today.  User who wish to try the beta out can do so from the link listed below.

In this beta:

Updates for Windows® "Blue" compatibility testing Optimizations to icon loading code and frequently used apps list Beta download - http://storage.stardock.com/files/Start8_1.14_beta_setup.exe

More info about Start8 can be found here.

http://www.stardock.com/products/start8/

Thursday Theme Picks!

March 28, 2013, 3:21 pm

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Trying to catch up with some of the latest skins and themes for Windows, as I have seem to have gotten behind a bit.  Lets do a little catch up here and take a look at some submissions that made their way to WinCustomize recently.

 

New Master WindowBlinds Skin: RacerX2

April 2, 2013, 8:01 am

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Master Skinner LightStar has released another WindowBlinds skin called RacerX2.  This skin has lots of cool detail with a metal look and great highlights.  Be sure to give this one a try, and if you are a WinCustomize Subscriber you get a 20% discount!

RacerX2 by LightStar

 

Featured Skin Picks from the Holiday Weekend

April 2, 2013, 12:26 pm

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We are back from a long holiday weekend, and while we catch up with e-mails and other goodies, here’s some themes that came in during that time.  Be sure to check them out and share them to your social networks if you belong to any.

 

PCWorld Reviews Fences 2 and Gives It a 5/5!

April 2, 2013, 1:14 pm

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PCWorld has posted their review of Fences 2 and gives it a score of 5 out of 5!

“Fences was an excellent product to begin with, and Fences 2 keeps the good parts and largely manages to avoid bloat. I'm not convinced Folder Portals are all that useful, but Desktop Pages are a welcome addition, and feel fast and natural. Even if you're not the sort of user who enjoys having icons on your desktop, Fences 2 may convert you. Give it a shot.”

Read the full review here.

http://www....

Valentine’s Day Inspired Skins and Themes

February 13, 2013, 9:20 am

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Valentine’s Day is tomorrow, and I thought it would be fun to post some skins inspired by that day.  If you have a Valentine’s themed desktop, be sure to post it and let us know what skins you have used.


Dreams for DeskScapes:







 

Skins for WindowBlinds:



 

Desktop wallpapers:



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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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Valentine’s Treat for WinCustomize Subscribers–Amore Dream

February 17, 2013, 11:13 am

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WinCustomize Subscribers have a Valentine’s treat today!  That being a new animated wallpaper called Amore made specifically for WinCustomize Subscribers by the talented ChaNinja.  This Dream for DeskScapes features a beautiful and smooth animation which is sure to turn some heads in your home or office.

This is a perfect time as the DeskScapes 8 beta is out today, so grab them both and enjoy!

Only WinCustomize Subscribers can get Amore.  If not a subscriber, now is th...

ModernMix 1.05 beta is available for download now!

April 4, 2013, 12:06 pm

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Today we released the ModernMix 1.05 beta with some cool new enhancements and fixes for you to try.

ModernMix™ gives users the capability to run Windows® 8 Modern (Metro) apps in resizable windows on the desktop. This contrasts with the native behavior of Modern apps, which always run full screen on a user’s display regardless the amount of information an app needs to display.

Features:

Adds background sound support for apps which do not explicitly support it (like Netf...

WindowBlinds 7.4 Update

April 7, 2013, 4:55 pm

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A new update for WindowBlinds 7 has been released today.  WindowBlinds lets you change the look and feel of the Windows user interface with thousands of skins that are available from sites like WinCustomize.com.

This is a maintenance update with various fixes included:

Adds support for transparent scrollbars on Windows 7 Explorer windowsUpdates for start button and high dpiFix for IE sizing issueFix for Opera repaint issue on scrollingFix for blurred borders on large bordered skinsFix...

PCWorld Reviews Stardock's ModernMix

April 10, 2013, 8:03 am

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PCWorld reviews ModernMix, and gives it a 4/5!

"it reduces the number of times you have to traverse the two halves of Windows 8 (modern and classic), which is well worth the $5. Being able to run SkyDrive, Maps, Camera, and especially Solitaire in a window on the classic desktop is addictive (as well as more efficient) for desktop users. "

Read more: http://www.pcworld.com/article/2033442/review-modernmix-runs-modern-ui-apps-in-windows.html

 

The 2012 Stardock Customer Report

April 11, 2013, 1:40 am

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Each year we send out a customer survey which many of you probably participated in, which asks our customers a variety of questions and gives us a look at our customer base and gives you a chance to give feedback that we can work with.  We take this data and look at it very carefully, and put together the results and share it with our community. 

Stardock’s President and CEO Brad Wardell presents the Customer Report and talks about where Stardock started, what we’ve been do...

New WindowBlinds Skins for Your Windows Desktop

April 12, 2013, 5:27 am

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We’ve had some real nice skins for WindowBlinds come in recently, and I wanted to highlight some in case you didn’t see them in the galleries.  You can view the entire WindowBlinds gallery here, I can’t feature them all here, but there’s always something to find when looking through the latest.


Intrada This is a former Master Skin that essorant has released again for free.  I’ve used this skin in the past, and it’s still a great pick.



 

NotePad This ...

Adobe Released Lightroom 5 Beta Today

April 15, 2013, 5:23 pm

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Lightroom is really the ideal photographer’s tool – especially when used in conjunction with Photoshop -

has been updated by Adobe and our own Island Dog has written about it.

Lightroom 5 new features:

Advanced Healing Brush: Enhancements to the Spot Removal tool allow you to heal or clone using brush strokes. A new “Visualize Spots” tool highlights sensor dust spots for easy removal.Radial Filter: Apply any of Lightroom’s local adjustme...

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More Master WindowBlinds Skins from Essorant Now Free

April 16, 2013, 4:05 am

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Master skinner essorant has been making many of his previous Master WindowBlinds skins free for the community over the past several months.  These are all high-quality skins for WindowBlinds, and if you didn’t purchase them when they were premium skins, there’s no reason not to download them now.

Get WindowBlinds here – www.windowblinds.net

Here’s a few of the latest.

Corsair

 

Intrada

 

Jakuta

Start8 1.15 is available for download now!

April 17, 2013, 10:12 am

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A new update is available for the #1 Windows 8 start menu solution in the world.



Updated Features:

Optionally view the taskbar when using the full screen Windows 8-style menu 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 update now!

Or purchase Start8 today: http://tinyurl.com/cctuzcu

5 Great Cursor Themes for Your Desktop

April 19, 2013, 9:15 am

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CursorFX is the best way to change that bland, default cursor on your Windows desktop and change it to one of the thousands that are available for download.  It’s easy to use, and there are cursor themes available from very minimal style, to some with wild animations and effects.  Whatever your style is, I’m confident there’s some themes out there you will like.

I wanted to highlight 5 of my recent favorites.

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

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New Animated Wallpapers for DeskScapes to Check Out

April 22, 2013, 8:35 am

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The DeskScapes gallery on WinCustomize gets a steady flow of submissions each week.  Lots of these are of landscapes and nature, but those also look and work well on the desktop.  I wanted to highlight some recent entries as DeskScapes is an awesome way to put some cool animation on your Windows desktop.

DeskScapes animated wallpaper gallery - http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/dream

Get DeskScapes - http://www.stardock.com/products/deskscapes/


Recent submissions:...

Lifehacker Looks at ModernMix with Other Great Windows 8 Apps

April 23, 2013, 5:34 am

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Lifehacker talks about some great Windows 8 apps, and how ModernMix helps you put them on the desktop!

"The great thing about ModernMix is that it opens the door to so many of the awesome Windows 8 apps that are lurking in the WIndows Store to those who prefer using the desktop over the Start Screen."

Read more: http://lifehacker.com/the-best-windows-8-apps-you-can-run-on-your-desktop-477556232