Neowin has an article up detailing some of the changes going into the RC of Windows 7 that have been made since the beta was released. This is just a small sampling, but Microsoft emphasized this was a result of user feedback during the beta process. Link: http://blogs.msdn.com/e7/archive/2009/02/25/feedback-and-engineering-windows-7.aspx In the first few weeks of the Windows 7 beta we had over one million people install and use Windows 7. That's an astounding numb...
The first micro-expansion to Ironclad's Strategy Game of the Year, Sins of a Solar Empire: Entrenchment , is now ready for download on Stardock's digital download platform, Impulse. Fans that have the original Sins of a Solar Empire installed on their PCs can now purchase the title for $9.95 at www.impulsedriven.com . Entrenchment adds a host of new features including starbases, defense upgrades, a new defense technology tree, mine fields, and hundreds of enhancements to both the ga...
The next WinCustomize subscriber skin is here! Razer is a new skin created by famed Master Skinner MikeB314 for Stardock Design. I have been using this skin for a bit, and it has definitely become one of my new favorites. The WindowBlinds skin is clean, with a darker style, but just right on the eyes for everyday use. The Razer skin, along with all other premium WindowBlinds skins, are available to current WinCustomize subscribers in the Subscriber Resources area. I...
If you could stand to watch thIe chosen one’s speech last night, it was quite horrifying, at least to anyone who values prosperity and small government. I don’t know what was worse, listening to Obama or watching Pelosi stand up with that loony smile every 5 seconds. In his speech, Obama confirmed what we knew all along, that he is a socialist, and that he is a liar. Obama promised free college to everyone, free healthcare, free energy, and all the other liberal goodness that alm...
Once of the coolest features of DeskScapes, is unfortunately one that .dream creators don’t use too much. That is the ability to create triggered .dreams. One of the best examples is the Blissful Sunset .dream that will change from day to night based on the time of day. There are a few other .dreams like that out there, but I would love to see more. Another example is the Night & Day .dream by Stardock Design. No worries though, today we will take a look at ...
Stardock is excited to announce the release of IconPackager 4.2 today. IconPackager is an application that lets Windows users change the default icons to the thousands available for download. IconPackager does this by applying “sets” of icon packs that can contain up to hundreds of icons. IP also integrates into the Windows shell letting a user change specific icons by selecting the option through the right-click menu. IconPackager on Windows Vista also takes advantage...
Stardock is excited to announce the release of IconPackager 4.2 today. IconPackager is an application that lets Windows users change the default icons to the thousands available for download. IconPackager does this by applying “sets” of icon packs that can contain up to hundreds of icons. IP also integrates into the Windows shell letting a user change specific icons by selecting the option through the right-click menu. IconPackager on Windows Vista also takes advantage of ...
A new demo video is up, and this time it’s showing off some of the features of Object Desktop 2009 . This is a great way to see some of the components of Object Desktop in action, and how it can help you enhance your desktop experience! Check out the full video, and be sure to tell your friends.
The latest edition of the Demigod blog is up at IGN. In this edition, Brad Wardell gives a bit of an “inside” look at the development of Demigod, and most importantly, the actual people behind Demigod. “Back in September, Mike Marr (lead designer) and I had this engine and we had a budget to work with. Our friend John Comes had left to take up an opportunity at a brand-new studio and the game was really his baby. So Mike and I adopted this baby and over the last several month mad...
If you were thinking about purchasing Object Desktop 2009, but wanted to see some of it in action, well this video demo is for you. This video shows some of the core components of Object Desktop, but not everything included is shown. For a complete list of Object Desktop features, visit www.objectdesktop.com . You can also view the video here. http://www.screencast.com/t/26yQpieH9
Everyone’s favorite day of the week is once again upon us. Part of my regular routine is to scour the WinCustomize galleries and pick out some of my favorite skins from the weekend. This Monday shall be no different. Here are some cool picks from the weekend!
I thought today we could start a new feature everybody could participate in. Did someone do something over the weekend that just really got on your nerves? Maybe just can't stand the way something is being done. Well let it out here, just keep it clean and don't name names. Four-way stops. I mean seriously, how hard is this concept? This is basic driving that anyone should have learned within the first few hours of driving. The best part is the pe...
Master Skinner Tiggz has been turning out some awesome skins over the past few months, and this latest WindowBlinds release is just spectacular. Tigris is a work that has been in development for about 2 years, and this now can now see the light of day. Compatible with both Windows XP and Vista, this skin is clean, and the design work really paid off. You can also pick up some matching skin accessories here . If you are a WinCustomize subscriber, you get a 20% off mast...
We all knew it wouldn't take long, and here come the first of the tons of tax increases that are headed our way. "Obama, who promised during his White House campaign to roll back tax cuts on people earning more than $250,000, also plans to boost tax collections from about 16 percent of the economy this year to 19 percent in 2013, the official said, confirming a Washington Post report on Obama's budget proposals for the 2010 fiscal year." Raising taxes during this recession is just plan...
Another week done! Weekend, here we come! But before we go, we wanted to leave a gift for you for the weekend, that would be the latest edition of This Week in Skinning. This weeks TWiS has a colorful CursorFX theme, a snowy .dream, a slick wallpaper, and much more. Go check it out!