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March 19, 2013 by Island Dog
Here’s some featured skins that have been submitted in the past few days.  Quite a variety of skins coming in, and I’m sure you’ll find something useful.  
March 14, 2013 by Island Dog
ModernMix is a groundbreaking new application that gives you the capability to run Windows 8 “Modern” apps in a window on the desktop. Updated Features: Improved usability for control overlay graphics Added button to access the Charms bar from overlay graphic Added option to create desktop shortcuts from the right-click or configuration menu Closed applications no longer show on the Winkey + Tab switcher Assorted improvements and bug fixes Click here for ...
March 12, 2013 by Island Dog
ComputerWorld looks at ModernMIx and chats with Stardock's Brad Wardell. "The two traits of Windows 8 that have raised the most complaints are the disappearance of the Start button and menu, and the jolting transition between the desktop and Modern UIs. Stardock has now created workarounds for both, which Wardell said was good for not just his company, but for Microsoft." Read more: http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9237515/Slick_trick_5_tool_runs_Modern_ap...
March 6, 2013 by Island Dog
Neowin has an interview up with Stardock’s Brad Wardell about our newest app for Windows 8, ModernMix. “ Stardock is releasing its third Windows 8 product, ModernMix. How did the idea behind it come about? It was during the Windows 8 beta. We just couldn't believe that Metro [now called "Modern"] apps were forced to run full-screen on a desktop PC. Seeing a weather app or a stock ticker app running full screen on a 22 inch monitor is nuts. The thing is, the Wi...
February 18, 2013 by Island Dog
PCWorld has published their review of Stardock's Decor8 application for Windows 8 which lets users customize their start screen and lock screen with their own custom images. "Decor8 joins the growing ranks of applications aiming to fix Windows 8's many deficiencies. It's evolutionary, and it works. If you're frustrated by not being able to set your own backgrounds for Windows 8's Start and lock screens, Decor8 offers a painless, inexpensive solution." Read the full ...
February 14, 2013 by Island Dog
A benefit of an Object Desktop subscription is early access to our upcoming software releases before the general public. Today we updated Object Desktop subscriber’s Stardock Accounts with the Fences 2.1 beta. They will also have access to the full release version in the near future. Fences, the world’s most popular desktop organization tool has been updated with enhancements to help you manage your desktop icons intuitively. Features: Enhanced desktop pages feat...
February 13, 2013 by Island Dog
Personalize your Windows® 8 start and lock screens with pictures and colors. Updated Features: Option to display a clock on the start screen Added translation support New background images Assorted fixes Visit your Stardock account to download the latest update now! Or purchase Decor8 today: http://tinyurl.com/akxqubq
February 7, 2013 by Island Dog
DeskScapes TM 8 now supports Windows® 8 and features an all-new user interface to make customizing your desktop wallpapers easier than ever. Features: Windows 8 support (Windows 7 also supported) Windows 8-ready Dream Library on WinCustomize Apply any dream as your PC screensaver Support for custom wallpapers on each monitor And more! Plus an all-new Dream included celebrating Valentine’s Day! To learn more visit: http://tinyurl.com/az32zd...
February 7, 2013 by Island Dog
LightStar has shared another Master WindowBlinds skin with us this week, called Enticer.  Wood textures can be tricky, but beautiful if done right and LightStar pulled it off brilliantly.  Grab this skin today and WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount! Enticer by LightStar
January 25, 2013 by Island Dog
Happy Friday everyone!  Lets end this week and get ready to close the month of January out as well with some favorite skin picks from the past week.   Construct FX by neone6   Something Blue by gmc2   Touch the sky by c31marius
January 23, 2013 by Island Dog
If you have already upgraded to Windows 8 Pro, be sure to visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-8/feature-packs before January 31 to take advantage of the free Windows 8 Media Center Pack offer. The Media Center pack also includes video codecs for decoding MPEG2 videos (these were previously available in Windows 7, but are limited to the Media Center pack for Windows 8 Pro users). Even if you have no plans to use Media Center, we encourage you to take advantage of this f...
January 18, 2013 by Island Dog
Windows 8 is here and tons of users have downloaded Start8 to bring back the missing Start menu in Windows 8.  Among the many features of Start8 is the ability to have custom start menu buttons.  Start8 includes several already, but users can also create their own and upload them to WinCustomize to share with others. This is a relatively new gallery on WinCustomize, and I’d like to encourage you to create some buttons and get them uploaded. Start8 gallery - https://www.win...
January 16, 2013 by Island Dog
Start8 1.1 was released today with many improvements and features such as multi-monitor support for the Start button, custom places support, additional languages, and more.  Start8 is the “best solution” for the missing Start Menu on Windows8 by USA Today, Forbes, CBS News and Lifehacker! Full changelog for v1.1 can be found here , but here are the highlights: Added drag & drop including rearranging items in the all programs tree. Added rename support in the tree ...
January 15, 2013 by Island Dog
I hope you are having a great week so far.  It’s been a few days since some skins on WinCustomize were highlighted, so I figured it was time to get that done. Here’s some of the latest from our galleries! Cryo64 Apocalypse by D. Arnaez   CDJ 850 by don5318   Kahlua 7 by DaveBax   Innominatum Xtreme by Xiandi
January 10, 2013 by Island Dog
We have released the v1.09.3 (1.1 RC) beta for Start8 today.  Start8 brings back the start menu missing in Windows 8, and offers other customizations to help make Windows 8 work the way you want to. Changelog for v1.1 RC: Added new start button images Added option to disable multiple monitor corner stickiness feature of Windows 8 Added option to make right clicking the start button when at the bottom of the screen open the Win + X menu Modified custom places to support l...