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October 5, 2012 by Island Dog
Wow, it’s October already!  I always like this month because we usually get some really cool Halloween skins in a variety of formats.  I hope some of you are working on some, and let me know if you are. Otherwise, lets take a few minutes and check out some featured skins from this week! Mac OS X Ultimate by josh36 Voodoo by k10w3 ...
October 3, 2012 by Island Dog
Stardock heard the cries from Windows® 8 users when they found out the start menu had been removed from Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day, packed it with additional functionality, and named it Start8™. FEATURES Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps Pin desktop and Modern UI apps Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop Fast access to shut ...
September 28, 2012 by Island Dog
If you have friends or know people who are graphic artists, then be sure to tell them about the GUI Champs 2012.  The more participation there is, the more enjoyment of these great skins we all get to enjoy. http://www.guichamps.com/
September 27, 2012 by Island Dog
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September 25, 2012 by Island Dog
The weather is starting to slowly change as another season approaches, and to get ready for the Autumn season here are a couple of WindowBlinds skins to get your desktop ready as well. Autumn’s Arrival 7 by jazzymjr   Plastique Autumn by gmc2   Scenic IV by LightStar
September 21, 2012 by Island Dog
Another week down!  We are getting close to ending out September, and I hope some of the quietness is skinners finishing up their GUI Champs 2012 skin. Lets take a look at some featured skins from this week! Eros 7 by vStyler Leila by DaveBax iScorpion by AceMatrix   ...
September 19, 2012 by Island Dog
Multiplicity 2.0 enables up to nine PCs to be controlled with only one keyboard and mouse. With capabilities far beyond what is possible with a physical KVM switch, Multiplicity’s features include the ability to seamlessly drag and drop of large files between PCs, copy and paste formatted content across multiple PCs, and the ability to send the audio from all PCs to one PC and a set of speakers. The new Multiplicity 2.0 security features enable sensitive information to be entered and secur...
September 17, 2012 by Island Dog
Many of our WinCustomize members are familiar with Multiplicity, but we have a new demo video that shows off the new Multiplicity 2.  If you have friends or family that might find Multiplicity 2 useful, then be sure to share this with them.  
September 14, 2012 by Island Dog
Another week is wrapped up, and we have a nice selection of skins that were submitted to WinCustomize this week.  Several are re-posts from the GUI Champs , but be sure to check out the skins over there for some that weren’t posted on WC. Winterfell by gmc2 Diablo 3 Theme by Picco14 Future sound 3 by madcat21 ...
September 12, 2012 by Island Dog
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...
September 6, 2012 by Island Dog
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...
September 4, 2012 by Island Dog
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.
September 4, 2012 by Island Dog
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.
August 29, 2012 by Island Dog
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...
August 24, 2012 by Island Dog
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