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Getting to Know WindowBlinds 8
If you are new to WindowBlinds, or just want to keep up with some of the changes in the latest release, I’ve put together a couple of article you might be interested in. I have a few more on the way,...
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New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Tranquility
Tranquility is the newest Master WindowBlinds skin from LightStar. A lighter colored skin that is perfect for daily use, this is another favorite that I have enjoyed having on my desktop. If you are...
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Mini-Contest for Start8 Start Buttons!
I thought it would be fun to have a quick mini-contest as we think about a bigger competition for the end of the year. I chose Start8 as it’s easy to make start buttons for and can include a broader...
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Want to Know More About Stardock DeskScapes?
DeskScapes 8 is an awesome way to put animated wallpapers on your Windows desktop, along with other features such as effects and static wallpaper management. I have a new article up showing how easy...
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Post Your August Desktops!
Another month means another time to take some screenshots of the cool skins you are using and share them with other WinCustomize community members. Take a screenshot and post to the thread below....
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New Animated Wallpapers for DeskScapes to Check Out
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...
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Get Current With the Latest WinCustomize Skins
Happy Monday! If you stayed away from the PC this weekend you might have missed some skins that were submitted. No worries though, just come check out some of the highlights below.
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Windows 8.1 Coming on October 18th
The big Windows 8.1 update will be available to the public on October 18th. An entry on the Windows Blog this morning confirmed the date and gave more information."I know a lot of folks are eager to...
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Some Entries in the Start8 Mini-Contest
In case you missed it, we are running a mini-contest for start buttons for Start8. We’ve had lots of submissions coming in and I wanted to post some just to get some awareness about the contest. It...
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Paul Thurrott on Windows 8.1 and Stardock’s ModernMix
Paul Thurrott takes a look at Windows 8.1 and Stardock's ModernMix!"ModernMix provides what I think is a better “mix” (hence the name, presumably) of mobile apps and desktop. It lets you run Windows...
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Start8 Button Mini-Contest Ends This Upcoming Monday
I have to say I'm quite impressed at the number of entries received, and the quality of those as well. I just wanted to drop a friendly reminder that the contest ends this Monday, August 26th at noon....
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ModernMix™ is now compatible with the Windows 8.1 Preview!
ModernMix™ gives users the capability to run Windows® 8 Modern applications in resizable windows on the desktop. v1.10 update is available for download now. Visit your Stardock account to download the...
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Start8™ the world’s leading Windows 8 start menu is now...
Start8™ the world’s leading Windows 8 start menu is now compatible with the Windows 8.1 Preview!v1.20 update is available for download now. Visit your Stardock account to download the latest update...
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New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Persium
LightStar has posted his latest Master WindowBlinds skin called Persium today. If you like blue, you will love this skin which puts a colorful look on your desktop yet still easy to work with. Persium...
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Newest Skins Available on WinCustomize
The Start8 mini-contest is over, and if you haven’t checked out the gallery yet, you are missing out on a bunch of new buttons to use with Windows 8 and Start8. We’ll talk more about that in the coming...
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ObjectDock and Start8 Makes Download.com Inaugural Download Picks List
Download.com has published their inaugural Download Picks which highlight the best and most popular software on major platforms. Both Start8 and ObjectDock were selected as the top in Windows Desktop...
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Need a Tutorial for Stardock Software? Look Here!
I’ve started a post in the forums that will serve as a master list of all relevant tutorials that relate to Stardock’s desktop software. Whether it’s a tutorial on how to make a skin for an app, or...
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New Master WindowBlinds Skin: Castallo
Master Skinner LightStar has delivered another cool skin for WindowBlinds for you to enjoy! Castallo for Windows 7 and Windows 8 is a clean and more minimal skin for users who like skins which are...
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WindowBlinds 8.01 Update Released
The WindowBlinds 8.01 update was released today which adds a variety of improvements and fixes including support for Windows 8.1. WindowBlinds gives you the ability to change the look and feel of...
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Winners! Start8 Button Mini-Contest
First let me say thanks to everyone who participated and helped others in the forums with testing. I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of entries submitted, and the conversations it generated in...
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