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...

There has been no shortage of WindowBlinds skins this month.  I don’t know what it is that so many are submitting such great works, but keep it up! If you don’t have WindowBlinds, get it now here – www.windowbilnds.net Now check out these skins and get your desktop looking right! ...

Master Skinner theAVMAN has shared with us a new WindowBlinds skin called Espionage.  The overall design and color is fabulous and includes several extras for a near complete desktop experience.  WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount so don’t delay! Espionage

Happy Monday!  This is a short week for many of us, so lets get it going by featuring some of the fantastic skins that made their way into the WinCustomize galleries .

I can’t believe we are already halfway through the year!  July is here so among other things it means we have a new desktop screenshot thread.  Take a screenshot of your desktop and show off the skins and themes you are using. Post to the July desktop thread here - https://forums.wincustomize.com/427644

We have released a small update to WindowFX 5 today.  WindowFX is a unique program that allows users to animate windows and start menus with slick animations and effects. No other program gives you so many polished and reliable window enhancement capabilities including; animations, window resizing options and movement customizations. This update addresses issues people were having on unloading. If you have WindowFX 5 installed, you will need to uninstall via Stardock Central fir...

WinCustomize has a great variety of wallpapers available.  Everything from stellar photographs to 3D created images can be found and many come in a variety of resolutions, sometimes even resolutions for mobile devices. Lets take a look at 5 favorites that you can download now for your desktop! Follow @wincustomize 1. View Point by ernie leo   2. Life by dadoizvg   3. ElectroSexual by Vampothika   4. Tiny E...