Today we have released the WindowBlinds 8.09 beta.  This also addresses the issues from the last update that users reported. Updated: Fix for a fix for Firefox titlebar issue Added better support for high DPI displays Directory Opus and Skype 7 fixes You can download the update from your  Stardock account .    

We have two new Master WindowBlinds skins to hit the galleries today! First up we have Xenix by LightStar which has a really cool start menu design that extends to the entire skin itself.  Designed for Windows 7 and 8, I’m sure you’ll enjoy it as much as I have. Xenix : https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/8199/ Next we have Alpha Skies by adni18.  This skin has 2 color variations and has sub-styles for Windows 8, 7, and XP.  Some e...

On behalf of the staff of Stardock and WinCustomize I'd like to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.  We hope you have a safe and happy holiday season!  

Today we released a small update for WindowBlinds bringing it to version 8.09. Update includes: Fix for a Firefox titlebar issue Added better support for high DPI displays You can download the update from your  Stardock account , or via Object Desktop Manager.  

It’s a beautiful day in our digital neighborhood, so why wouldn’t we put everything on sale for the holiday? No reason at all! All Stardock software is on sale up to 75% off in celebration of the many celebrations this time of year. No coupons necessary, just pick up whatever strikes your fancy for a lower price than you’d normally pay for it. Happy holidays, and may your 2015 be as productive and organized as you can stand!

I’m happy to finally announce our newest and last Master Skinner promotion for 2014 goes to neone6!  Neone6 has been a member since 2010, and during that time has shown a real dedication to skinning especially in the WindowBlinds area, but has a wide variety of skins in the galleries.  Andrew brings a unique style to WinCustomize, and has been recommended for promotion by several members of the community, other Master skinners, and fully agreed upon by the staff here at WC. Tak...

I had almost forgotten about this, but I was looking for holiday skins today and there it was!  If you don’t remember or weren’t a member of the site, this was a community project back in 2009 in which several community member coordinated to create this really beautiful suite of various skins.  We’ve done community projects since then, but I think this one was one of the best. This is the WindowBlinds skin that was the base of the project which was created ...

Wow, it’s December already and for some of you I hear it’s a pretty cold one as well.  With that being said, this month’s screenshot thread is open and is a perfect place to show off your holiday desktops.  I’ll be featuring holidays skins in the WinCustomize news area, so be sure to keep an eye out for that. Post your December desktops here: https://forums.wincustomize.com/459672/

Master skinner LightStar has a new WindowBlinds skin published called Yosemite.  This is a great way to have a bit of Mac on your desktop with this skin designed for Windows 7 and Windows 8.  Don’t forget your 20% discount for WinCustomize Subscribers on Master Skins. Yosemite by LightStar

A new Master WindowBlinds has made its way into the WinCustomize galleries today called DLorek.  This has an industrial style and includes 3 sub-styles.  This skin is designed for Windows 7 and Windows 8, and if you are a WinCustomize Subscriber don’t forget your 20% discount. DLorek by basj

Master Skinner LightStar has released his newest Master WindowBlinds skin called MIra.  This skin has some 3D design in it, and it’s done very well.  It complements the overall colors and design perfectly, so definitely consider adding this skin to your WindowBlinds collection.  If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, don’t forget your 20% discount. Mira by LightStar

As we head into the weekend, lets take a few minutes and check out some of the skins that came in to the WinCustomize galleries this week.

Basj has made his newest Master WindowBlinds skin available on WinCustomize called EcoFun.  This skin has a great use of color and can also be recolored to your liking.  It’s designed for Windows 7 and 8, and also comes with some great extras as well.  WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount on Master skins. EcoFun by basj

November has just started and that means we have a new desktop screenshot thread up where our members can post what skins and themes they are using on their desktops.  Take a screenshot of your current desktop, and let us know how you're customizing it. Post them to the November Desktop Screenshot thread here -  https://forums.wincustomize.com/459034/    

Halloween is approaching and if you haven’t changed your desktop yet to show that, then you still have some time.  First, check out the entries in this years Halloween Fun Contest here .  There’s a great variety of skins there, and then take a look at some of the favorites posted below. If you have your desktop all setup, be sure to post a screenshot in our monthly desktop thread here . ...