The 5.1 beta 2 for WindowFX has been released and is available for download.  WindowFX 5 lets Windows users add animated effects and advanced window controls to your Windows desktop! Updated in this beta: Tweaks for running on Windows 8 Fix for Window Flip not showing icons with IconPackager applied Fix for menu shadows appearing after menu animation with WindowBlinds applied The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, a...

Beta 2 for Multiplicity 2 is now available for download!  Multiplicity gives you the ability to control and quickly switch between multiple computers with one keyboard and mouse, reducing complexity and freeing up desk space for more efficient use.  This update includes: Test connection option in computer configuration window Grid alignment settings accessible via right-clicking a computer in the grid view Option for Windows 8 machines to show a fake cursor if...

The 2012 GUI Champs is now officially open for submissions! http://www.guichamps.com/ Thousands of dollars in cash and prizes is up for grabs from our sponsors at Logitech , Stardock , and WinCustomize.  Submissions are open for wallpapers, WindowBlinds skins, and DeskScapes animated wallpapers! http://www.guichamps.com/prizes The first category, Wallpapers, closes on October 31st, and the full schedule can be found on the GUI Champs site.

It’s always fun to come back from a long holiday weekend, so lets kick it off with some picks that came in this weekend.

Stardock has released the Start8 v0.90 Beta today. Created for Windows 8, Start8 gives users the ability to bring back the Start menu missing in Windows 8, along with many other useful features to take the Win8 desktop experience up another notch. New in v0.90 beta: Adds a classic styled "Start" menu to the Windows 8 taskbar. Including support for: View and launch installed applications (including Metro/Modern), All Programs menu, quick links to commonly accessed folde...

We are back again with another Feature Friday showing off some of the top skins from this past week.  Don’t forget the GUI Champs 2012 starts soon, sign up at www.guichamps.com to be notified when it starts. Stardust by k10w3 Cobolt 2.6 by Osric_Wuscfrea Emblaze DX Bar by RedneckDude Pocket Rocket by ahabkaba Carbon and Ice II by JuniorCrooks Ninja Blue by AceMatrix

The 5.1 beta for WindowFX has been released and is available for download.  WindowFX 5 lets Windows users add animated effects and advanced window controls to your Windows desktop! WindowFX 5.1 includes support for Windows 8! The beta is available for Object Desktop subscribers and WindowFX 5 registered users, and can be downloaded now from download.stardock.com or via Stardock Central . For more information visit the WindowFX website. https://www.stardock.com/produ...

With the Windows 8 retail release not too far off, Microsoft has officially announced upgrade offers for both new PC buyers and existing users of Windows. For new PC buyers: If you purchase or have purchased an eligible Windows 7 PC anytime between June 2, 2012 and January 31, 2013 you will be able to purchase an upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for only $14.99 (U.S.) which will be redeemable when Windows 8 is generally available on October 26 th . If you’re still looking for a PC, check...

Another great Monday to show off some fabulous skins from the weekend.  The detail in some of these such as the Xion skin is pretty amazing, and Rainmeter fans be sure to check out JuniorCrooks latest update. ...

Another week is down and summer gets just a bit closer to ending.  I’m ready for some cooler weather too, and also ready for the GUI Champs to get started! Tridicons by theAVMAN Shades of Yellow by gmc2 SkyBlues (TM Suite) by Philly0381       ...

This was a bit of a slow week for skins, but not surprising as this is back to school time, and also people are working on skins for the upcoming GUI Champs 2012.  If you haven’t signed up to be notified about the GUI Champs, you can do so here. www.guichamps.com PROMETHEUS by neone6 ...

I got a little behind on featuring some skins, so we’ll get it going again with some favorite desktop skins from the past few days.  Lots of good wallpapers lately as well, so be sure to check the full gallery for more. ...

Can you believe August is already here?  The summer is winding down quickly, but as we always do we have a new desktop screenshot post showing off your cool desktop creations. Head over to that thread and post your desktop, and share with others the skins you are using. https://forums.wincustomize.com/428865

Now that everyone is wide awake, lets have a re-cap of some the skins that came into WinCustomize this weekend!

The latest update for WindowBlinds is now available!  WindowBlinds is the absolute best way to change the complete look and feel of the Windows desktop. The 7.41 update includes: Updated My Computer progress bars to paint with skin progress bar image Firefox fixes for skins with very large titlebars Opera 12 fixes No changes when running on Windows XP Don’t have WindowBlinds?  Get it here! https://www.stardock.com/products/windowblinds/ Yo...