Windows 7 has become very popular, and it is the top operating system that people use when visiting WinCustomize. With eyes already on Windows 8 I wanted to create the “definitive” guide to skinning Windows 7 based on skins, themes, and the best associated software you can find on WinCustomize.com . The items I list below will be a mixture of freeware and paid software, and links to downloads and product pages will be included. There are also plenty of resources to sh...
After missing a couple of issues, This Week in Skinning is back with several super high-quality skins that can found here on WinCustomize! This Week in Skinning–June 10th
I think this is the first TWiS for June, and skins are rolling in faster than I can keep up with. We need more summer themed skins, so I’m currently thinking up a contest we can run again to make this happen. Anything in particular you would like to see just let me know! Now for this weeks picks! Reliant DX by RedneckDude RnD brings us another DesktopX theme based off the Reliant WB skin. Another fine piece of work! ...
2of3 has shared another fantastic skin today showing how WindowBlinds 7 can be used to change the look of Windows 7 to another operating system! https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/7431/
I was watching the Sony E3 press conference last night where they unveiled the latest portable gaming system – the Playstation Vita . The graphics looked pretty good in the demos, and saving to the cloud and resuming on the PS3 was also a nice touch. I’m not a big portable gamer, but I’d definitely like to try this one out.
Master Skinner 1MrPaul1 has shared with us the final theme in the Elementals series. This is my favorite as there’s lot of transparency and light colors that go great with a ton of wallpapers. Elementals AIR by 1MrPaul1 WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount on Master Skins!
Good Monday morning everyone! I hope you had a great weekend and now it is time to catch up with the skins that came in over the past weekend.
We had several top desktop screenshots to choose from, but the WinCustomize staff agreed on the pick for May. Using a fantastic combination of WindowBlinds, wallpaper, docks, etc., JuniorCrooks presented a beautiful desktop that would make anyone’s desktop proud! Skins used: WB Called Primo https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/windowblinds/7276/ Docks are aero tab white and aero frost tiles https://www.wincustomize.com/explore/objectdock/4865/ https:/...
Rock, Paper, Shotgun has an interview up with Stardock’s Derek Paxton talking about non-other than Elemental: Fallen Enchantress. RPS: You’ve talked a bit about how you see this as a more “focused” game than Elemental was originally. Is /that/ the focus – the story and the characters? Paxton: The campaign is story-focused, but the traditional game remains with that big sandbox experience. Story is a dangerous beast, because it can rob your game of life and steal options from...
Rock, Paper, Shotgun has an interview up with Stardock’s Derek Paxton talking about non-other than Elemental: Fallen Enchantress. RPS: You’ve talked a bit about how you see this as a more “focused” game than Elemental was originally. Is /that/ the focus – the story and the characters? Paxton: The campaign is story-focused, but the traditional game remains with that big sandbox experience. Story is a dangerous beast, because it can rob your game of life and steal options from...
DAZ Studio 3D 4 is free for a limited time. I have used version 3 in the past and it’s a really good 3D tool. Like many other things, you will need to spend some time getting to know the app, but the results are some fantastic 3D images. “DAZ Studio is a feature rich 3D figure customization, posing, and animation tool that enables anyone to create stunning digital illustrations and animations. DAZ Studio is the perfect tool to design unique digital art and animations using ...
We have had a steady stream of WindowBlinds skins come rolling in lately, and I wanted to at least take a moment to to highlight a few of my favorites. Wulfin by Vampothika Crucible by LightStar Windows Elite by navigatsio N-Guage-men...
Tablets are pretty hot right now. The iPad has dominated since release and caused a wave of other companies to try and put their foot into the game. It’s also rumored Microsoft is going to show off the Windows 8 tablet UI soon, so the tablet game is going to get even hotter in the next year or so. Question for you is….do you have a Tablet device or plan to purchase one in the next year?
Amazon has a 3-license family pack upgrade for Win7 Home Premium on sale for just $109. Amazon - Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium Upgrade Family Pack (3-User)
DeskScapes allows you to put cool animated wallpapers on your Windows desktop. Since DeskScapes was released a couple of years ago, the Dream gallery on WinCustomize has grown with all types of animated wallpapers to choose from. Landscapes, effects, 3D renders….they are all here! Take a browse through the Dream gallery to see what I mean, but here are some of my personal favorites! Aquatic Paradise by amitsar...