WC member gmc2 has created a user tutorial on how to Archive and Restore using Impulse, and posted it to the WinCustomize Wiki. Thanks for taking the time to create this, and remember anyone can post a tutorial or guide to the WC Wiki for others to use. http://wiki.wincustomize.com/wiki/Impulse:_Archiving/Restoring_Programs
We are coming off a long holiday weekend, and although today is officially a Tuesday, it sure feels like a Monday to me. I hope everyone had a good weekend, and to start off the week here are some featured skin picks!
As we mentioned a few days ago, Impulse is holding a charity drive for the Child's Play charity in which it will donate a percentage of proceeds from August 30th to September 10 from sales on Impulse. Aside from helping a very worthy cause, we have also placed over 100 games on sale from our participating partners to give you a chance to pickup some fantastic games, and help Child's Play at the same time.
You can view all the sale items here: http://www.impulsedriven.com/explore/onsale
There are a ton of sales, so I wanted to give a quick roundup of some featured games that I think you might enjoy.
Disciples III - Renaissance - $19.99 (worldwide)
Reign: Conflict of Nations - $14.99 (worldwide)
Mass Effect 2 Digital Deluxe Edition - $19.99 (NA)
The Guild 2: Pirates of the European Seas - $7.49 (worldwide)
Tropico 3 - Absolute Power - $9.99 (worldwide)
The Sims 3 - $24.99 (NA)
Call of Juarez - $8.99 (worldwide)
Unreal Tournament III - $9.99 (worldwide)
Space Rangers 2 Complete - $19.97 (worldwide)
Patrician III - $9.99 (worldwide)
September already? Wow, the year is quickly coming to an end, and still lots of stuff to get done before then. As with every month on WinCustomize, we have a new forum thread dedicated for one thing – to post your desktops and show other members what skins and themes you are using. Head over to that forum thread and post your desktop! September Desktop Screenshots
It’s always hard choosing a wallpaper to use, there are just way too many choose from and so many that would look spectacular with the WindowBlinds skin I’m using. If you are having a hard time like me, take a few to check out some of these I’m liking.
The new iTunes 10 was announced on Wednesday at the Apple event, but it didn’t go live for downloads until later in the night. The download was put up last night and is now available for download either from the website, or via software update. This new iTunes includes several enhancements including a new icon design, the Ping social music network, 99¢ TV show rentals, AirPlay, and various performance improvements. http://www.apple.com/itunes/download/
Impulse has partnered with Child’s Play , a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in over 60 worldwide hospitals, to help raise money for this worthy cause. From August 30th to September 10th, a portion of Impulse proceeds will be donated to Child’s Play. We also have well over 100 games and apps on sale, so it is a great way to pickup a great game, and help this valuable charity at the same time. Visit www.impulsedriven.com for more ...
Impulse has partnered with Child’s Play, a game industry charity dedicated to improving the lives of children in over 60 worldwide hospitals, to help raise money for this worthy cause. From August 30th to September 10th, a portion of Impulse proceeds will be donated to Child’s Play.
We also have well over 100 games on sale, so it is a great way to pickup a great game, and help this valuable charity at the same time.
Visit www.impulsedriven.com for more.
Neoseeker.com has published their review of Elemental: War of Magic! Elemental: War of Magic is an essential purchase, one easy to recommend because it's relevant to so many different types of gamers: strategy fans, RPG nuts, newbies, veterans -- it doesn't matter. Pardon the pun, but it's got all the elements of the classics you know and love -- fans of Master of Magic, the Ogre Battle series, the Heroes of Might & Magic series, and so on should find lots to love here, and find th...
Neoseeker.com has published their review of Elemental: War of Magic! Elemental: War of Magic is an essential purchase, one easy to recommend because it's relevant to so many different types of gamers: strategy fans, RPG nuts, newbies, veterans -- it doesn't matter. Pardon the pun, but it's got all the elements of the classics you know and love -- fans of Master of Magic, the Ogre Battle series, the Heroes of Might & Magic series, and so on should find lots to love here, and find th...
Axialis is having a special summer sale for their software, up to 50% off normal prices. Screensaver Producer 4 – $34.95 IconWorkshop 6.52 – $24.95 CursorWorkshop 6.33 – $24.95 http://www.axialis.com/purchase/ These are all great tools for creating themes that work with Stardock apps and for the galleries here on WinCustomize.
Master skinner Essorant has shared with us a new WindowBlinds skin titled Ventura. The skins from essorant are always on my top list as they always perfect for daily usage, with clean lines and smooth graphics. This skin is made for XP, Vista, and Windows 7. It also includes some wallpapers in standard and widescreen formats, and also some other matching skins in the WC galleries. Ventura by essorant
This past weekend, Glenn Beck held the “Restoring Honor” rally at the Lincoln Memorial. At the same time, Al Sharpton held a counter rally. Lets take a look, shall we? Restoring Honor rally: Yep, just a bunch of fringe lunatics, right? Hundreds of thousands of people attended. Sharpton rally: After going through the metal detectors, and wading through SEIU union thugs, you were privileged to hear speeches using gre...
One of the best days of the week is finally here, and that also brings the latest edition of This Week in Skinning. The only place where you can find the best skins and themes posted in the last week! This Week in Skinning–August 27th
This has been a very long week, and I am sure glad the weekend is nearly here. It’s also crazy that September is just days away, and hopefully some cooler weather will accompany it. Now for this weeks picks! Transcend by theAVMAN It’s cursor themes like these that make CursorFX such an awesome app. Fantastic job on this one! Display Arra...