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September 27, 2012 by Island Dog
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September 26, 2012 by Island Dog
Stardock heard the cries from Windows® 8 users when they found out the start menu had been removed from Windows 8. We accurately recreated the most used desktop feature billions of users depend on every day, packed it with additional functionality, and named it Start8™. FEATURES Adds a Windows 7-style Start menu with Windows 8 enhancements Search for Windows 8-style (Modern UI) apps Pin desktop and Modern UI apps Boot directly to the Windows 8 desktop Fast access to shut ...
September 26, 2012 by Island Dog
GameSpot GamePlay Podcast Episode 12 is up and features Derek Paxton and Paul Boyer from Stardock.  You can listen at the link below, and there are also links to subscribing via iTunes and others. http://www.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-gameplay-episode-12-all-pandas-go-to-heaven-6397192/
September 26, 2012 by Island Dog
GameSpot GamePlay Podcast Episode 12 is up and features Derek Paxton and Paul Boyer from Stardock.  You can listen at the link below, and there are also links to subscribing via iTunes and others. http://www.gamespot.com/features/gamespot-gameplay-episode-12-all-pandas-go-to-heaven-6397192/
September 25, 2012 by Island Dog
The weather is starting to slowly change as another season approaches, and to get ready for the Autumn season here are a couple of WindowBlinds skins to get your desktop ready as well. Autumn’s Arrival 7 by jazzymjr   Plastique Autumn by gmc2   Scenic IV by LightStar
September 24, 2012 by Island Dog
I was checking the downloads on Download.com this morning and noticed that Fences is the number one download in the Desktop Enhancement section, and has over 4 million downloads so far! More about Fences - https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/ Fences on Download.com
September 24, 2012 by Island Dog
The 2012 GUI Champs is just a few weeks in and I wanted to post a quick update on just a few of the recent skins that were entered.  To download and view more details, visit http://www.guichamps.com/gallery .
September 21, 2012 by Island Dog
Another week down!  We are getting close to ending out September, and I hope some of the quietness is skinners finishing up their GUI Champs 2012 skin. Lets take a look at some featured skins from this week! Eros 7 by vStyler Leila by DaveBax iScorpion by AceMatrix   ...
September 20, 2012 by Island Dog
Stardock has released Beta 5 of its upcoming PC game, Fallen Enchantress!  Along with numerous AI, Balance, and bug fixes, Beta 5 also introduces several new features. Highlights of Beta 5: Many new spells including the Despair spell, Delin’s Breath spell, and many more. New Choose World and Choose Opponents screens with new options Added 12 new achievements New random events like "Return of the Titans", "The Lost Protector", "The Syn...
September 20, 2012 by Island Dog
Stardock has released Beta 5 of its upcoming PC game, Fallen Enchantress!  Along with numerous AI, Balance, and bug fixes, Beta 5 also introduces several new features. Highlights of Beta 5: Many new spells including the Despair spell, Delin’s Breath spell, and many more. New Choose World and Choose Opponents screens with new options Added 12 new achievements New random events like "Return of the Titans", "The Lost Protector", "The Syn...
September 20, 2012 by Island Dog
Just a reminder that the Wallpaper submissions end on October 31st in the GUI Champs 2012.  You have a bit over a month left to get those designs done and submitted before it’s closed. http://www.guichamps.com/
September 19, 2012 by Island Dog
Multiplicity 2.0 enables up to nine PCs to be controlled with only one keyboard and mouse. With capabilities far beyond what is possible with a physical KVM switch, Multiplicity’s features include the ability to seamlessly drag and drop of large files between PCs, copy and paste formatted content across multiple PCs, and the ability to send the audio from all PCs to one PC and a set of speakers. The new Multiplicity 2.0 security features enable sensitive information to be entered and secur...
September 18, 2012 by Island Dog
The latest Master WindowBlinds skin added to the WinCustomize galleries is Eros 7 by vStyler.  This is described as “retro meets modern” and was designed to be a usable theme that won’t get in the way of your work.  WinCustomize Subscribers get a 20% discount, so pick this one up now! Eros 7 by vStyler
September 17, 2012 by Island Dog
Windows 8 will arrive to retail in just about a month, and we still have no pricing or pre-orders available.  Rumors have been persisting that they will offer a $199 version, but there’s no way they will price it that low.  In an interview, Steve Baller placed the pricing between $300 and $800, quite a range. “In a recent interview with Seattle Times, Steve Ballmer said that the expectation is Microsoft will have an “epic year” with all of their new products. He was also aske...
September 17, 2012 by Island Dog
Many of our WinCustomize members are familiar with Multiplicity, but we have a new demo video that shows off the new Multiplicity 2.  If you have friends or family that might find Multiplicity 2 useful, then be sure to share this with them.