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Stardock's Tiles and ShadowFX Updated with Windows 10 Support

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Stardock is excited to announce that Tiles and ShadowFX are now supported on Windows 10!Tiles works by creating a side-bar on a user’s display. At the top of the side-bar are labels for each page such as ‘My Tiles’ or ‘Documents’ or ‘Apps’. Users can then drag and drop programs, documents, or website URLs onto Tiles. When the program is inactive, it appears as an icon. When it is active, it appears as a live preview tile. Learn more about Tiles&nbsp...

Start10 1.06 Now Available with Jumplist and Taskbar Fixes

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The Start10 1.06 update is now available and current customers can download from their Stardock account. Start10 brings a more familiar look and feel to the Windows 10 start menu.

Included in this update:

Fixes for the Windows 10 November update, that affected the jumplists and taskbar.For more information about Start10, please visit www.start10.com.
 Object Desktop owners get Start10 for free!
Get Start10 along with other popular Stardock apps like Fences and DeskSca...

WindowBlinds 10 Beta with Windows 10 Support Available for Object Desktop Members

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The first beta for WindowBlinds 10 is now available for active Object Desktop owners!
This beta includes support for Windows 10 and a new UI.

Object Desktop members can now get the WindowBlinds 10 beta from your Stardock account here. In future updates, we'll be including new skins and features.

WB v10.0.1 update:

Added skin rebuild list buttonFixed config screen resolution

If you're not an Object Desktop member, now is a great time to become one. You get over 10 W...

Up to 80% Off Stardock Games and DLC in the Holiday Sale!

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The Steam Holiday Sale has started today, and you can grab Stardock games and DLC up to 80% off!

It's a great time to get a Stardock game you have been wanting, or pick up a copy for a friend or family member.
 

Galactic Civilizations III 
Reg. $49.99 Now $24.99 - Get it now
Galactic Civilizations III is the largest strategy sandbox ever made. Start with a single world and expand across the galaxy through diplomacy, trade, cultural hegemony, or military conquest in th...

January 2016 Promotions including the Newest Master Skinner

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We intended these for around the winter holiday but got a bit delayed. A couple times a year we recognize WinCustomize members who contribute skins and who are valued members of the community by also helping others on the forums as well.

We'll start off the year promoting these members, so a big congratulations to the following WinCustomize members.



Apprentice:

Sephirotess

TheAngelDove

Confussion

bluedxca93

Mitsubishiman

 

Master Apprentice:

DaveRI
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Free up storage space on PCs, shared-network and in the cloud with SpaceMonger

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Now available for purchase through Stardock!SpaceMonger enables the fast discovery of files and folders taking up storage space on computers, shared network and personal cloud storage on Dropbox, OneDrive and Google Drive services.Cloud storage may seem unlimited, but it is not free and does need to be managed. SpaceMonger is the first storage management tool supporting popular cloud storage services in addition to local PC, network and virtual storage. SpaceMonger even understands soft-links ...

Gizmodo: Bring Back the Classic Start Menu in Windows 10

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Some people who have upgraded to Windows 10 still prefer a more classic start menu, and Gizmodo takes a look at how you can bring that back using Start10 from Stardock.

"Start10 comes with a commendable number of options for you to play around with: there are actually three different looks to choose from (classic Windows, new Windows, and a fusion of both), and you can tweak icon sizes and colors as well as the appearance of the Start menu as a whole. There are even configuration options ...

Control Multiple PCs with a Single Keyboard and Mouse with Multiplicity Pro

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Multiplicity Pro enables a single keyboard and mouse to control multiple PCs each with a dedicated display monitor. The cursor can be smoothly moved directly to any monitor regardless of which PC the monitor is connected to.

Multiplicity Pro does not require any switch boxes or cables to operate; it is an easy to install software solution that simply works.

Learn more at the website.
 

Key features:

Control up to two additional PCs

Two PC KVMs

Drag and drop files and...

WindowBlinds 10.0.04 and Start10 1.10 BETA releases now available

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We have released betas for WindowBlinds 10 and Start10 today. 

Please keep in mind these are BETA releases and if you see any issues please start a support ticket with as much information as you can provide.
 

WindowBlinds 10.0.04:

A fix for recording with CamstasiaUniversal app glyphs at high DPI are now skinnedThe taskbar on a second monitor flickering issue fixedAero shake now behaves as expected when a WindowBlinds style is applied 

Start10 1.10:

WindowBlinds10...

Start10, DeskScapes, WindowFX, and ShadowFX updates released

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We have released several software updates today to address some issues reported by our users. We always appreciate the community feedback!

The updates can be downloaded from your Stardock account here.



Start10 v1.10

WindowBlinds10 compatibility tweaks.Fix for UI configuration when viewing on a high DPI monitor.Learn more about Start10 here.

DeskScapes v8.51

Fix for black screen after user locks computer, before restarting Windows after install. Learn more about DeskScape...

Fences 3.0 gets 5 Star Review from gHacks.

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Martin Brinkmann, the owner of gHacks is a very skilled and responsible reviewer.

He reviewed Fences 3.0 on 5/20. Therese were his conclusions:

“There are two types of computer users out there when it comes to the desktop of the PC: those who keep it in pristine condition and don't put any files or shortcuts on it, and those who use it as the main location for downloads, shortcuts, files and folders.

You have probably seen desktops in the past that overflow with i...

IconPackager 10 (Beta) Now Available

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The beta for the new IconPackager 10 is now available for current Object Desktop members. After being gone due to incompatibilities with Windows 8 and Windows 10 it's back and we welcome you to try it and provide feedback before the full release.

With a new, modern user interface, IconPackager works with Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10, and even integrates with Start8 and Start10.

The IconPackager 10 beta is only available to Object Desktop members right now, so now is a gre...

Start 10 v1.19 beta now available

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The Start10 v1.19 beta is now available for current Object Desktop members and current Start10 customers.

Update includes:

Fences 3 integrationSearch filteringTweaks for WindowBlinds supportBug fixesThe beta can be downloaded from your Stardock account at http://download.stardock.com

Start10 v1.52 beta now available

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We have released the v1.52 beta for Start10 today with various fixes.

Changelog:

Fixes issue with Win10 Anniversary Update, slow response and pausingFixes locked files when uninstalling FencesFixes Start menu placement on monitors with different DPI settingsKnown issue - WindowFX Start menu animations disabled with Start10 themes other than Modern and Default (WFX update will address).

The beta can be downloaded from your Stardock account here.

WindowBlinds v10.4.6 beta now available

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The WindowBlinds v10.4.6 beta is now available for current Object Desktop members and current WindowBlinds customers.

Update includes:

Supports blurred window frames, menus, and the start menu (with Start10 installed). (Anniversary edition and higher)Modern skin has a blurred pre-set sub-styleThe beta can be downloaded from your Stardock account at http://download.stardock.com

10 Best Autumn Wallpapers for Your Desktop

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The Autumn season officially begins soon, so it’s also a good time to get your desktops ready for the seasonal changes. We have lots of great skins for the season, but today we’ll start with some favorite wallpapers to get you started.

You can see more Autumn wallpapers here: http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/wallpapers/search/autumn

 

Autumn Wood



 

The Autumn Tree



 

Autumn walk



 

Doc’s Autumn Pond



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Fences v3.03 beta update available

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Fences v3.03 beta is available today for current customers and Object Desktop members.

Update includes:

Updates /startup robustness & reliabilityR-clicking anywhere on Titlebar opens the menuResolves issue where icons covered by other fences on general-desktop (not in fence) could still be clickedDisables "escape" button from triggering autohideFixes bug where rollup/rolldown timer can get stuck, breaking rollup for a specific fence until rebootResolves issue where if Fence has too man...

Top 5 Animated Desktop Wallpapers for the Autumn Season

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Recently I showed you some of the best Autumn wallpapers you can find for your desktop on WinCustomize. This time we’ll take a look at some favorite animated wallpapers for Autumn. You can put these beautiful wallpapers on your Windows desktop using DeskScapes.

You can find out more about DeskScapes here.

 

Autumn forest stream



 Autumn Sunsetlake



 Autumn Orange



 

Fall leaves



 

Autumn Preview

Put Some Halloween on Your Desktop

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Halloween is approaching soon and it’s always a fun time to find some skins to put on your desktop. We have quite the variety here at WinCustomize with wallpapers, WindowBlinds skin, animated wallpapers, cursor themes for CursorFX, and more.

Here’s some favorites and take a look here for many more.










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See What's In Store for Object Desktop 2017

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Stardock's CEO Brad Wardell takes us through the history of Object Desktop and gives us a glimpse of what we can expect in 2017 with our popular suite of desktop enhancements.

 Check out the article here...

http://forums.wincustomize.com/480274/







 

WinCustomize gets a speed upgrade!

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Greetings!

If you're noticing a big speed boost, it's not your imagination.  We have upgraded a big chunk of WinCustomize's infrastructure.

Cheers!

5 Best Holiday Animated Wallpapers for your Desktop

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The holiday season is here, and aside from decorating your home and Christmas tree, your desktop deserves the same type of attention. There are lots of ways to decorate your desktop for the Christmas season, but today we’ll focus on one of the favorites…..animated wallpapers!

To get animated wallpapers, also called Dreams, on your desktop you will need to use Stardock’s DeskScapes.

Get DeskScapes here. 

Once you have DeskScapes, then check out some of the holiday...

WindowBlinds 10.51 and SkinStudio 10.1 Betas Now Available

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There are beta releases available for both WindowBlinds 10.51 and SkinStudio 10.1 today.

WindowBlinds update includes:

Fix for Hyper-VFix for Systray Anniversary editionWin7 fix caused my DPI changesFix for part of config turning black over timeSkinStudio update includes:

Support for the new modern app titlebar buttons (back and menu)
 Please note that this beta has not been tested with Insider build 15002 and will likely cause issues.

Current WindowBlinds 10 users and Object D...

Start10 v1.53 now available

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We have released Start10 v1.53 today with various fixes and improvements.

Changelog:

Misc bug fixesPrevent "Desktop" menu item from having menu options (with Fences)Allow remote desktop shutdown options (with registry key)Start10 v1.53 can be downloaded from your Stardock account here.

Feature Friday: New and Updated WindowBlinds Skins!

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We’ve had a bunch of new and updated WindowBlinds skins submitted over the past few weeks. Since we have started a new month, lets take a look back and feature some of these fantastic skins.

You can see all the latest WindowBlinds skins here: http://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds



Pinpoint by DaveBax



 

True Classic by codewar65



 

Blue Sapphire by don5318



 

Black Sails by LightStar




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