We had a few minor updates go out today for WindowBlinds, Start8, and Launch8.  Registered users can download through your Stardock account , and Object Desktop subscribers can also update via the Object Desktop Manager app. WindowBlinds 8.04 Fixes a resource leak and right mouse button menus not appearing on the Windows 8.1 Update start screen Launch8 1.05 High dpi fixes Start8 1.41 Fixes a resource leak Fix for clipping last item in right-hand list   ...

Master skinner adni18 has brought us a new WindowBlinds skin today called Carbon-Silver-Wood.  As the name implies, this skin has a fabulous combination of textures which makes for an elegant overall design.  Sub-styles are available for OS’s from Windows XP to Windows 8, and also includes ObjectDock docks and wallpapers. If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, don’t forget your 20% discount. Carbon-Silver-Wood by adni18  

The ModernMix 1.14 beta 2 is now available for download.  Registered users can download the latest beta from their store accounts page at http://download.stardock.com . New users can begin a 30-day, fully functional trial of ModernMix by downloading https://www.stardock.cachefly.net/ModernMix_1.14.1_beta_setup.exe . If you are a subscriber to Object Desktop, you can update through the Object Desktop Manager if you have "show beta downloads" enabled in the settings. New in this beta:...

We have a new Master WindowBlinds skin submitted today from basj called Simplic.  This WindowBlinds skin takes on a more flat design, and this look works very well on the desktop.  It’s designed for Windows 8 and Windows 7, and makes a great addition to your skin collections. If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, you get a 20% discount on Master skins. Simplic by basj

PCWorld has an article up today showing how Windows 8 users don’t have to wait until Windows 9 or any other updates to get the Start menu back and put Modern apps in desktop windows. “For less than the cost of a pizza, you can have Windows 9’s most-anticipated improvements right now. And once you’ve welcomed a Start Menu replacement and ModernMix into your workflow—especially paired with the Windows 8.1 spring Update’s tremendous tweaks —you might just be surprised how well those newf...

We’ve had quite a few skin submissions in the past couple of days, so lets take a look at some of the latest additions to the skin galleries.

The ModernMix 1.14 Beta with support for Windows 8.1 Update 1 is available now for download. Registered users can download the latest beta from their store accounts page at http://download.stardock.com . New users can begin a 30-day, fully functional trial of ModernMix by downloading https://www.stardock.cachefly.net/ModernMix_1.14_beta_setup.exe .  New in this update: Performance optimizations and fixes for Windows 8.1 Update [April 2014] Added option to suppress overlay when...

Start8 1.40 with support for the April 2014 Windows 8.1 Update is now available! Registered users can download the latest version from http://download.stardock.com .  New users can visit www.stardock.com/products/start8 to download a fully-functional 30-day trial version. Start8 1.40 includes: Supports Windows 8.1 Update Fix to allow clicking on section titles in search Fix for issue with documents showing in most recent apps list Fix to exclude desktop ite...

If you’ve missed out on the latest skin submissions to WinCustomize then take a look below and get caught up with just a sample of the newest skins available.

The weekend is just about here, so how about a quick re-cap on some skins and themes that were submitted this week to WinCustomize?  Sounds good to me!  

We’ve have several new WindowBlinds skins uploaded to WinCustomize in the past week or so, so lets take a look at some of the latest. You can view all the latest WindowBlinds skins right here on WinCustomize. Limey by LightStar   Red Matter by neone6   Cobalt Blue by gmc2

Oren is the first Master WindowBlinds skin released by basj.  Oren is a bold and bright skin which makes great use of orange, and has a refreshing look for your desktop.  Compatible with both Windows 7 and Windows 8, Oren will definitely be a fantastic addition to your Master Skin collection.  If you are a WinCustomize Subscriber, don’t forget your 20% discount. Oren by basj  

DeskScapes is a very popular gallery here on WinCustomize, and it gets lots of downloads from users coming to the site.  Animated wallpapers are sometimes overlooked when getting a desktop setup configured, but there’s such a variety of choices  that it shouldn’t be ignored.  Landscapes are always a popular choice as they offer a subtle animated experience with a beautiful scene that gives a nice relaxing feel to your desktop.  Of course if you like something a bit more wild,...

A new month is here again, and you know what that means!  It’s time for a new monthly desktop screenshot thread where our members take shots of their desktops and show the rest of the community the types of skins they are using. Come take a look at the desktops posted so far, and take a screenshot of your own and post it to this thread. March Desktop Screenshots

If you are a subscriber to Object Desktop, or have some of the main components like WindowBlinds, then this is just a reminder that we have many premium desktop themes available.  I wrote an article about them and highlighted a few of the most popular ones available. Read it here!