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Wallpaper: “End of the Dock”

I released a new wallpapers today, along with a matching logon for Windows Vista. The wallpaper pack has a wide variety of screen resolutions including widescreen. For Vista users, there is also a logon available, and you will need LogonStudio Vista(free) to apply it.Download: End of the Dock wallpaper packVista logon download: End of the Dock logon  

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Customizing Windows Vista

Windows Vista is here, and regardless of whether you upgraded from XP, or just purchased a new PC with it installed, I’m sure you are ready to customize the way Vista looks.  Now we can go in all sorts of directions in customizing Vista, but I wanted to cover some of the basics as that […]

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Windows Customization Podcast

The WinCustomize SkinCast has made it to episode #4, and the momentum keeps going and the support so far has been great. Both Zoomba and I are still relatively new to this whole podcasting thing, but I think we are getting the hang of it.  Just a quick recap of what the SkinCast is exactly […]

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Conspiracy Cursor Theme by J. Aroche

J. Aroche is one of my favorite CursorFX skinners. He makes cursor themes with some truly amazing animations and effects. He recently put out another cursor that stays true to his style.
Link: Conspiracy for CursorFX

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WindowBlinds 6.1 Update

There is a free update for existing users of WindowBlinds available. The most notable feature is the addition of the Explorer Background feature which allows you to apply a background, and adjust the opacity of the Explorer background. Other additions include performance tweaks. WindowBlinds is the easiest, and safest way to change the complete look […]

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Featured Animated Wallpapers from April ‘08

These are some of the most popular .dreams (animated wallpapers) submitted to Dream.WinCustomize.Com throughout the month of April.  To use .dreams (animated wallpaper) you need to have Windows Vista and Stardock’s DeskScapes (free) installed.  If you are an Object Desktop subscriber, you have beta access to DeskScapes 2.0 which will run on virtually any version […]

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MyColors is "Officially" Released to the Public

Stardock is pleased to announce the “official” public release of MyColors. MyColors makes applying premium suites a snap. A MyColors theme includes everything a user needs to completely and safely transform the Windows experience - a new Windows GUI, a new set of icons, gadgets, wallpaper, etc.
Now available on CNET, MyColors includes the “Diamond theme” […]

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Change Windows Cursors With Ease

I have been getting quite a few messages lately from people wanting to know how to change their Vista cursors.  Many of them are still using CursorXP, and I guess maybe the CursorFX news just hasn’t reached everyone yet.  No big deal though, lets go through the steps on getting some custom cursors on your […]

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Animated Wallpaper - Cosmos

This Cosmos .dream was made to go with the Cosmos MyColors suite, but it’s a fine .dream all by itself.  It’s very subtle, so this is perfect for people who don’t like a lot of movement on the desktop.  For Vista Ultimate users with DeskScapes, or all Vista users with the full beta from Object […]

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Vista Sidebar Gadget - Election Countdown 2008 (Updated)

A few months I released the Vista sidebar gadget that count downs the days until the 2008 Presidential Election. With the release of Vista SP1 it caused some compatibility problems, but I’m happy to say those have been resolved and I can release the updated gadget.
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