Windows

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 [...]

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 [...]

I just caught this post by Brandon LeBlanc at the Windows Experience Blog today about a new application for photographers from Microsoft.
Microsoft today has made available a new tool for photographers using Windows for their digital photos: Microsoft Pro Photo Tools V1. This application lets you quickly edit the metadata on digital photos you’ve shot [...]

The new version of KeepSafe was released today.  KeepSafe is an application which offers real-time data backup while running virtually unnoticed in the background.  It provides a backup of documents, images, etc. in case of a corrupt file, or even not saving a document you were working on. 
Some of the new features include:

Improved User Interface [...]

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” [...]

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 [...]

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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As I’m sure many of you can relate, I spend hours and hours behind multiple PC’s just about on a daily basis.  One of the applications that is open pretty much all of the time is Microsoft Outlook 2007.  Everything is organized through there.  My e-mail, contacts, calendars, tasks, the list goes on and on.  [...]

This past week we saw some fantastic skins come through the pipes over at WinCustomize, and I wanted to take a few minutes to share some of them.  
Organic for ObjectDock Backgrounds

On Chesapeake Bay in Wallpapers

You can find the full article of featured skins at the link below.
Link: http://www.wincustomize.com/articles.aspx?aid=306826

OpenOffice was just updated to version 2.4.0.  This is one of the best, free office suites available.  OpenOffice has a solution for writing, spreadsheets, drawing, presentations, and more.
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