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October 8, 2009 by Island Dog

Fences 1.0 was released this week, and now it makes the Download of the Week on MaximumPC.com! 

“Desktop maintenance is perhaps the most frivolous form of organization, but it’s just as important as matching together pairs of socks in your clothes dresser. Fortunately, there are free applications like Fences to help aid the chronically disorganized and transform their desktops into grids of art. Previously in an beta, version 1.0 of Fences has just been released by Stardock, with improved compatibility for 32-bit and 64-bit versions of Windows. Even if you're already rocking Windows 7, we encourage you to give this utility a try.”

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Check out the feature at MaximumPC.com!

October 8, 2009 by Island Dog
Wake up America, these are things people do for communist leaders. 
October 7, 2009 by Island Dog
Over the past few days you have seen a lot of talk about Object Desktop 2010, and the changes that it will bring.  Today, Frogboy has a great article on the upcoming DeskScapes 3, which is in beta for current Object Desktop subscribers. Take a look!
October 7, 2009 by Island Dog
Right on time we have the latest edition of “I Love Desktop” from Master skinner sViz.  This month she has some great DX skin features, along with an interview with DX-extraordinaire RedneckDude! Head over and check it and out and leave your comments on the features!
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog

Stardock, the world leader in desktop customization, today released the highly anticipated version 1.0 of its popular and free desktop organization application, Fences. Fences is a one-of-a-kind program designed to organize the desktop by allowing users to customize how icons and files reside on the desktop based on user-defined preferences. Fences is the ultimate tool for those users who want to keep their PC desktop clear of clutter.

Fences works by allowing users to “draw” labeled shaded areas on the desktop, which become movable & resizable containers for any desktop icon. These groups can help bring organization and consistency to your computer's desktop, solving the "constant mess" problem that has plagued the desktop since its inception. Fences also helps users finally appreciate the wallpaper hiding behind a cluttered desktop.

In addition to its organizing features, Fences offers a quick-hide feature: Double click your desktop, and all your icons will fade out. Double click again, and they'll return.

Fences is free and can be downloaded here: https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/index.asp. Screenshots and demonstration videos are also provided.

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System Requirements:

  • Windows XP, Windows Vista, or Windows 7
  • On Vista and Windows 7, both 32bit and 64bit versions are supported.
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog
  Stardock , the world leader in desktop customization, today released the highly anticipated version 1.0 of its popular and free desktop organization application, Fences. Fences is a one-of-a-kind program designed to organize the desktop by allowing users to customize how icons and files reside on the desktop based on user-defined preferences. Fences is the ultimate tool for those users who want to keep their PC desktop clear of clutter. Fences works by allowing users to &ldqu...
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog
Stardock , the world leader in desktop customization, today released the highly anticipated version 1.0 of its popular and free desktop organization application, Fences. Fences is a one-of-a-kind program designed to organize the desktop by allowing users to customize how icons and files reside on the desktop based on user-defined preferences. Fences is the ultimate tool for those users who want to keep their PC desktop clear of clutter. Fences works by allowing users to “dra...
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog
Stardock , the world leader in desktop customization, today released the highly anticipated version 1.0 of its popular and free desktop organization application, Fences. Fences is a one-of-a-kind program designed to organize the desktop by allowing users to customize how icons and files reside on the desktop based on user-defined preferences. Fences is the ultimate tool for those users who want to keep their PC desktop clear of clutter. Fences works by allowing users to “dra...
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog
Stardock , the world leader in desktop customization, today released the highly anticipated version 1.0 of its popular and free desktop organization application, Fences. Fences is a one-of-a-kind program designed to organize the desktop by allowing users to customize how icons and files reside on the desktop based on user-defined preferences. Fences is the ultimate tool for those users who want to keep their PC desktop clear of clutter. Fences works by allowing users to “draw” labeled...
October 6, 2009 by Island Dog
I’m always happy and excited to have the opportunity to promote people on behalf of the WC staff, and today we welcome 2of3 to the ranks of Master skinner!  We have been watching him progress over the past few years, and his quality of work and attitude in the community is outstanding, and this promotion is well deserved. Looking through his gallery he has some stunning WindowBlinds skins, and plenty of matching skin accessories to go with it.  I can’t wait to see what ski...
October 5, 2009 by Island Dog

A couple of months ago we wrote about the announcement of the Dell Inspirion Mini Nickelodeon Edition which features skins and wallpapers created by Stardock!  These Mini’s are now shipping and they have a great lineup of options, and prices start at a low $329.

Features include:

  • Slime left its mark on both the outside cover and inside palm rest.
  • Explore NickelodeonTM  interactive features full of creative content.
  • The world is just a click away with mobile connectivity1.
  • Watch your child’s media come to life on the 10.1" display.
  • Add an optional external DVD drive to watch or burn CDs and DVDs

This would definitely be a great gift for the upcoming holiday season.  For more information visit the Dell Mini Nick Edition site below.

Dell Mini Nickelodeon Edition

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October 5, 2009 by Island Dog
We often look for feedback from skinners and users of our applications, and we have a new request that I think many of you would like to participate in.  The developer of WindowBlinds is looking for feedback on items that are not skinnable, or items that are not skinnable in a way they like. Please visit this forum thread and post your feedback. https://forums.wincustomize.com/365994 Remember to be as specific as possible and include screenshots if you can. 
October 5, 2009 by Island Dog
At approximately 7am EST (NOON GMT) the Stardockserver infrastructure will be undergoing maintenance.  This will impactall Stardock sites including Demigod games.  The servers should beoffline for a short period of time (less than one hour) during themaintenance period.
October 2, 2009 by Island Dog
I just read this and had to share.  Click the link for more, if you can stand it. $350 billion Wall Street bailout extension ( #5 ) $787 billion stimulus ( #64 ) $400 billion, earmark-infested omnibus spending bill ( #96 ) $6 billion to federalize charities and pay volunteers ( #115 ) $109 billion loan to the International Monetary Fund ( #201 ) $3 billion for cash for clunkers ( #270 ) $400 million in corporate welfare to help tourism corporations advertise overseas ( #272...
October 2, 2009 by Island Dog

The first screenshots for Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy are now up on IGN.com!  Diplomacy is the second micro-expansion for the award winning PC game, Sins of a Solar Empire.

Head over to IGN.com and take a look!

Sins of a Solar Empire: Diplomacy Various

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