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September 19, 2013 by Island Dog
Decor8 v1.06 has been released today with various improvements including Windows 8.1 support.   Updated: Adds support for Windows 8.1 RTM Added setting for Windows 8.1 RTM to disable the darken effect for the app list Moved Parallax mode to the 2nd item in the list Fix for Parallax mode under some non-English OSes Tweaked to handle the right side color preview better on Windows 8.1 Note: Decor8 on Windows 8.1 can no longer customize the number of rows of Modern Start menu item...
September 19, 2013 by Island Dog
We’ve had quite a few new WindowBlinds skins submitted over the past week, including a new Master skin.  Take a minute and check out some of the latest available on WinCustomize.  
September 18, 2013 by Island Dog
Nowadays it’s pretty common to have multiple PCs on your desktop or in your household.  With that being said, I wanted to talk about Acoustic Bridge from Stardock and give you an overview on what it does and how to use it.  Acoustic Bridge gives you the ability to take the audio signal from one PC and send that signal to another PC in your network. A good example of use would be if you have a nice set of speakers connected to your desktop PC, and a laptop or Windows tablet wit...
September 16, 2013 by Island Dog
We start the week off with a new Master WindowBlinds skin from LightStar.  This one is called Trintium and smooth design and a great color choice.  This skin is perfect for anyone who wants a fresh looking skin that is easy to work with. Pick it up today and don't forget WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount! Trintium by LightStar  
September 12, 2013 by Island Dog
With the downtime we had this week I’m sure lots of skins probably didn’t get the attention they should have when uploaded.  I’ve set a bunch to be featured on the home page, and I’ll focus on some here.  I’d also like to encourage both skinners and community members to share their skins with social media sites they participate on.  ...
September 11, 2013 by Island Dog
Yesterday we performed some server maintenance during which that time many Stardock services were not available.  Situations occurred where this downtime was extended beyond the estimated time and our team were working tirelessly to get everything back up and running. All sites and services are back.  If you are still seeing any issues like broken images please do a hard refresh on your browser a few times and try again.  If problems persist, please post in this thread only so ...
September 9, 2013 by Island Dog
Adobe released another update for Photoshop CC today which introduced a new Generator feature.  I have only looked over this quickly today, but from what I saw this could be something that might be very beneficial to skinning.  “Generator allows you to create image assets in real time as you work, eliminating the tedious steps of copying, slicing and exporting each layer manually, and saving you hours of time. Simply add a file extension to the name of your layer or layer gr...
September 9, 2013 by Island Dog
The news out of Stardock today is that Derek Paxton was promoted to VP of Stardock Entertainment, and the folks at PC Gamer have an interview up about his new role at Stardock. “ PC Gamer: How did you end up at Stardock? Derek Paxton: I worked in business software. I worked for a company called Novell for 12 years. In my off hours, I was making video games. It’s always been a passion of mine. Playing video games, making video games. I made a mod for Civilization IV ...
September 9, 2013 by Island Dog
The news out of Stardock today is that Derek Paxton was promoted to VP of Stardock Entertainment, and the folks at PC Gamer have an interview up about his new role at Stardock. “ PC Gamer: How did you end up at Stardock? Derek Paxton: I worked in business software. I worked for a company called Novell for 12 years. In my off hours, I was making video games. It’s always been a passion of mine. Playing video games, making video games. I made a mod for Civilization IV ...
September 9, 2013 by Island Dog
Plymouth, MI -- September 9, 2013 –  Derek Paxton has been promoted to the vice president of Stardock Entertainment and will oversee all future games development and production at the Michigan-based independent studio. A modder-turned-studio-leader, Paxton was most recognized for his work on the  Fall from Heaven  mod for the popular Civilizations IV strategy game prior to joining Stardock as lead designer in 2010. Derek joined Stardock after a decade-long career working...
September 6, 2013 by Island Dog
Steam has FE: Legendary Heroes on sale for 66% off until Saturday.  If you don't have it already, it's a great time to pick it up or gift it to a friend or family member. http://store.steampowered.com/app/228260/ The Loot Pack DLC was also released this week, so there's lots of content to be had as well. http://store.steampowered.com/app/228260/  
September 5, 2013 by Island Dog
The WindowBlinds 8.01 update was released today which adds a variety of improvements and fixes including support for Windows 8.1.  WindowBlinds gives you the ability to change the look and feel of Windows giving you the ultimate desktop customization experience. v8.01 includes: Adds support for the Windows 8.1 including tweaks to the jump list painting) Assorted start menu fixes PhotoInstrument, Trine 2, and Dragon Age Origin auto-excluded Internet Downlo...
September 4, 2013 by Island Dog
Stardock is pleased to announce that a new Loot pack has been released for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.  The Loot Pack adds dozens of new items, weapons, armor, rings, and much more.  Explore abandoned graveyards and you may find a Cursed Bell which can be rung at desperate moments in battle. Treasure chests may contain a Staff of the Serpent or a piece of Blood God armor. Even comfy Bunny Slippers may aid in your ability to dodge incoming attacks!  Design your custom ...
September 4, 2013 by Island Dog
Stardock is pleased to announce that a new Loot pack has been released for Fallen Enchantress: Legendary Heroes.  The Loot Pack adds dozens of new items, weapons, armor, rings, and much more.  Explore abandoned graveyards and you may find a Cursed Bell which can be rung at desperate moments in battle. Treasure chests may contain a Staff of the Serpent or a piece of Blood God armor. Even comfy Bunny Slippers may aid in your ability to dodge incoming attacks!  Design your custom ...
September 4, 2013 by Island Dog
First let me say thanks to everyone who participated and helped others in the forums with testing.  I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of entries submitted, and the conversations it generated in the forums with people offering to help others.  I was also happy to see some skinners break from their regular skins to try something news, so overall I think this mini-contest was a big success.  It was really tough to choose winners as all the entries were of top-notch quality,...