We talked about the announcement of the Surface Pro 3 the other day, and one of the things showed off by Adobe at the event was a touch-friendly version of Photoshop CC.  Engadget says Adobe is working on a full-powered version of Photoshop CC focusing on touch devices. “This edition is designed specifically for use with a touchscreen and stylus. Icons and other UI elements have been doubled in size so that they're easier to tap with a free finger and gestures like pinc...

Paragon is the latest Master Windowblinds skin from LightStar to hit the galleries.  I had this going on one of my machines earlier and I really enjoyed using it as it has a very clean design and this is perfect for anyone who wants a skin that’s easy to work with on a daily basis. Paragon by LightStar WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount off Master Skins.  Not a subscriber yet?  Join here .

Dan Baker of Oxide Games has a new blog post up today where he talks about the next generation of graphic APIs. "How different things are in just a year’s time. PC gaming is undergoing a revolution that will completely change the landscape, especially between consoles and PCs. A year ago, we had just two graphics APIs available to us (Direct3D 11 and OpenGL). Now, not only is Mantle a reality, but DirectX 12 is right around the corner. Both share core concepts that radically rethink ...

Microsoft held an event today in NYC where they introduced the Surface Pro 3 .  The new Surface Pro 3 features a 12” HD screen with 2160x1440 resolution, new multi-position kickstand, thinner and lighter than previous models, and many other improvements. During the presentation they showed off the note-taking abilities, and pen functionality with an optimized version of Photoshop CC.  The functionality and integration with OneNote and OneDrive looked very interesting, ...

I for one am glad the weekend is here.  With that being said, we’ve had a pretty good week on WinCustomize with not one, but two new Master WindowBlinds skin added.  We also had a variety of other skins added, so why not give a recap on some of these new skins to start your weekend with. ...

Ubisoft officially announced Far Cry 4 with a November release date.  This  time it’s set in the Himalayas, and  although I’m not sure what to think about the cover image, I enjoyed FC3 so I’m looking forward to this.  It will be available on PC and consoles. “Taking a sharp turn away from the lush island jungles of the top-rated Far Cry 3, Far Cry 4 is set in Kyrat, an untamed region currently ruled by a despotic self-appointed king. But don’t be lulled into a fals...

Master skinner adni18 has delivered a new WindowBlinds skin to WinCustomize called Albedo Sun.  This has a super clean design, and even includes ObjectDock backgrounds and wallpapers.  This is designed for Windows 8, Windows 7, and there’s even a sub-style for Windows XP included.  Take advantage of being a WinCustomize Subscriber, and get 20% off this Master Skin. Albedo Sun by adni18

WindowBlinds 8.05 has been released today, and this update fixes several issues that have been reported.  Customers can download the latest version from their accounts page on  https://store.stardock.com . If you are a subscriber to Object Desktop, you can update through the Object Desktop Manager. Included in v8.05 update: Fix for blank desktop on logon with optional May KB2955164 update (you can hold Ctrl while logging on to bypass WB) Updates to support Google Chrome v36...

I've been talking about recommending Snagit from the folks over at Techsmith for many years.  I use it daily, and it's an essential app in my toolbox that I use for my work at Stardock and any other projects I might be working on.  They are also from Michigan, and I've had the pleasure of interacting with them for a while as well, so I was happy to see they released a new version of Snagit for both PC and Mac today.  Among the variety of new features, it has...

Microsoft has announced several big changes to both the Xbox One and the Xbox Live service today.  First is the coming availability of a Kinect-less Xbox One which will be sold for $399, which is a $100 less than the current version which includes a Kinect Sensor. Next, the restrictions that many apps have that require you to have an Xbox Live Gold subscription is also ending.  Previously, to use an entertainment app like Netflix you would need to have a paid Xbox Live Gold subscrip...

We have a new Master WindowBlinds skin added to the galleries today called Clipz.  This is the latest skin from LightStar with a darker color and a great contrasting accent, this will work perfectly for anyone who wants a skin that easy to work with on a daily basis.  Designed for Windows 8 and 7, the skin also includes matching wallpapers.  Don’t forget WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount on Master skins! Clipz by LightStar

I have not had any coffee yet, so that’s how my Monday is going so far.  Otherwise, lets take a quick look at what came in over the weekend, and there’s quite a few good wallpapers to take note of.

PCWorld has a review up today of the recently released Multiplicity which is now being sold by Edgerunner. "Multiplicity is a handy way to cut down on cable clutter and control PCs that might not be close enough to reach easily from a KVM switch. All in all, a very handy program under the right circumstances." Read the full review at PCWorld.  

We talk about movies and TV, so why not have a discussion about the books we read!  Let us know what's the last book you read, and feel free to recommend it or expand on what it's about. I mostly read through my Kindle and get most of my eBooks through Amazon. The book I recently finished was  Inside the Real Area 51: The Secret History of Wright Patterson .

If you haven’t been browsing the galleries in the last few days you might have missed some good skins and themes that were submitted.  Here’s a quick recap in case you missed any of these.