ModernMix 1.05 is available for download now!

April 24, 2013, 2:25 pm

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The latest update is now available for ModernMix™, which gives users the capability to run Windows® 8 Modern (Metro) apps in resizable windows on the desktop. Background sound support is now available for modern apps like Netflix, enabling users to both hear and watch a movie while simultaneously chatting in Skype for example.

Features:

Background sound support for apps that are not the active windowApp settings page now lists all modern apps, and has more right click options...

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Featured Friday Skin Picks!

April 26, 2013, 7:40 am

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The weekend is almost here, so lets end the week with some featured skins that came in this week!

View all skins from the WinCustomize gallery here - http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/all

 

Start8 1.16 Beta Available

April 26, 2013, 10:12 am

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A new beta build for Start8 is available now for download.  This contains a few minor updates.

Fixes for inconsistencies with right Windows key handling (http://forums.stardock.com/443386/page/1/#3348416) Resolved blank share with menu and open with menu not showing all the right items (Open With issue) Resolved a problem with jump lists and having a file in the list that was on a network location which was not available Resolved a problem with search where very rapid searc...

New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Bauhaus

May 2, 2013, 9:53 pm

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Master Skinner adni18 has released a new WindowBlinds skin called Bauhaus.  This is an excellent skin with sub-styles from XP to Windows 7, and includes wallpapers and a dock background also.  WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount so be sure to grab this today!

Bauhaus by adni18

 

ObjectDock 2.1 beta is available for download now!

May 3, 2013, 3:30 pm

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Today we released the ObjectDock 2.1 beta featuring Windows® 8 support and drag and drop application launching for quick access to your favorite applications.

ObjectDock is an animated dock for Windows that enables you to quickly access and launch your favorite applications, files and shortcuts.

Features:

Access your shortcuts and applications from an animated dockAdd as many docks as you wishDrag and drop application launchingRobust dock customization options and skinsWindows 8 / 7...

Happy Monday! Here's Some Skins from the Weekend!

May 7, 2013, 12:55 pm

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I hope everyone had a great weekend!  We’re back to another week and to start off lets take a look at a few skins that came in over the past few days.

 

WSJ Takes a Look at Start8, Calls It “the Best”

May 8, 2013, 11:45 am

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Walt Mossbert from the Wall Street Journal takes a look at Windows 8 Start Menu replacements including Stardock’s popular Start8. 

“This is a $5 utility I found to be the best I tried at simply restoring the old Start Menu. If the price deters you, there's a 30-day free trial. Start8 comes from a company called Stardock, which makes utilities and games.

As soon as I downloaded and installed Start8, the old Start Menu was back.”

Read the full review and see the accompan...

New Master Skin: Fader

May 10, 2013, 8:28 am

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Master Skinner LightStar has released a new Master WindowBlinds skin today called Fader.  This skin has a nice, dark interface with lots of smooth and clean lines.  Grab this today, and if you are a WinCustomize Subscriber you get a 20% discount.

Fader by LightStar

 

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Windows 8.1 (Blue) Confirmed as a Free Update

May 14, 2013, 8:15 pm

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Many rumors have been going around as to the price, if any, of the upcoming Windows 8.1 (aka “Blue”) update.  Today we get a confirmation that “Blue” will be officially named Windows 8.1, and will be a free update to Windows 8 users.

Source: Mary Jo Foley/ZDnet

“Microsoft's Windows Chief Financial Officer Tami Reller, during an appearance at the May 14 JP Morgan Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, shared the pricing news. She noted that pr...

Meridian Master Skin Now Free!

May 16, 2013, 8:12 am

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Meridian is another Master skin from essorant that has gone free! Any WindowBlinds user should have this skin.

http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/7052/

 

Adobe Releases Photoshop Elements 10

May 18, 2013, 12:12 am

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Photoshop has always been one of the top tools used by skinners over the past years, but many have also used the quite lower priced Photoshop Elements as well.  It has many of the same great features as Photoshop, but at a fraction of the price.  This week, Adobe announced the release of Photoshop Elements 10.

“Powered by the same engine as Adobe Photoshop, the industry standard for digital imaging, Photoshop Elements 10 utilizes intelligent technology that makes it easy to giv...

Start8 1.12 is available for download now!

March 28, 2013, 2:01 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...

WindowBlinds™ 7.90 beta is available for download now!

May 20, 2013, 5:33 pm

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Today we updated your Object Desktop subscription with the WindowBlinds 7.90 beta. Featuring Windows® 8 / 7 support, an all-new user interface and performance enhancements.

Current Object Desktop subscribers
Visit your Stardock account now to download the beta and you will also have free access to the final release version in the near future.

Note: WindowBlinds 7.90 beta supports Windows 7 and 8 only.

Info about upgrades for current WindowBlinds (non-Object Desktop) customers will...

PCPro Uses Start8 and ModernMix to Make Windows 8 Work on a Desktop

May 21, 2013, 6:21 am

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PCPro has a great article up on how to make Windows 8 work on a desktop using Start8 and ModernMix.

"In my opinion, the installation of ModernMix and Start8 – once they’re both properly finished – will be compulsory on all future Windows 8 desktops and Ultrabooks/laptops."

Read more here - http://www.pcpro.co.uk/realworld/381952/start8-and-modernmix-making-windows-8-work-on-a-desktop

Latest and Greatest Skins from WinCustomize This Week

May 24, 2013, 7:08 am

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It’s been a super busy week, and we have a nice long holiday weekend coming up.  We’ve had some great skins come in, so I wanted to take a moment to feature a few.  As always, hit the galleries to see all the other skins that came in that I didn’t have time to feature.

 











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Fences in Lifehacker's Top 10 Paid Apps List

May 28, 2013, 1:29 pm

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Stardock's Fences made the list in Lifehackers top 10 apps worth their price!

"Nobody likes a messy desktop. If you like to keep a lot of files, shortcuts, and other icons on your desktop for quick access, Fences"

Read the full article here.

DesktopX 4 BETA Now Available!

May 29, 2013, 7:48 am

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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...

Feature Friday!

June 1, 2013, 9:17 am

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All types of skins have been rolling in this week, and here is a quick roundup to get you caught up with what’s new.

 

Lets See Your June Desktop Screenshots!

June 3, 2013, 6:36 am

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A new month means another new monthly desktop screenshot thread.  We already have a couple of pages of some cool desktop, so be sure to snap one of yours and post.

June desktops - http://forums.wincustomize.com/445165/

WindowBlinds™ 8 beta is available for download now!

June 8, 2013, 8:23 am

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Today we released the WindowBlinds 8 beta (v7.95) featuring an all-new user interface, Windows® 8 / 7 support and performance enhancements.

Skin the Windows desktop interface with a unique look using WindowBlinds from Stardock. Customize the look and feel of your start panel, taskbar, window frames, control buttons and more.

Features:

Apply skins to your desktopAdd backgrounds, textures and colors to skinsCustomize title bars and buttonsChoose your own skin fontsChoose from thousand...