I caught this article about eleven utilities that improve Windows 7’s appearance. I find it significant that two of the eleven are Stardock Applications: WB7 and Fences. The article can be viewed here: http://tinyurl.com/4vsht56 There are nine other apps cited, and each is worthy of your attention. Congrats, Stardock!   WindowBlinds 7 (before and after):   Fences (before and after):

      “Fences” has been chosen by MakeUseOf.com as one of the Best Of: Windows Software in the Productivity Category! Congrats, Jeff! Is a program that helps you organize your desktop and can hide your icons when they are not in use. your desktop by creating shaded areas which become movable and sizable containers for your icons. Double click blank spaces on your desktop and all your fences will fade out, and back. "It w...

  Guess it’s official!  Congrats (yet again), Stardock! Rick Broida who writes “ The Cheapskate ” news blog for c|net just published his opinion that “ Fences ” is the “ Best. Program. Ever. ” and, “You’ll wonder why Microsoft didn’t build it into Windows.” Read more here:  http://news.cnet.com/8301-13845_3-20093275-58/five-freeware-gems-for-windows/?tag=nl.e404  

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    Lifehacker (one of my most favorite sites to visit and learn things) published their Top 10 MicroApps for Windows and Mac. I'm really happy to relay that "Fences" was chosen among the top ten yet again!     Read more about "Fences" Pro here: https://www.stardock.com/products/fences/?ref = 

  Dave Drager at Lifehacker asked viewers to vote for their favorite desktop Customization apps, and “ Fences ” is currently in second place. The software in the vote is really diverse and fill widely different functions. The five are Rainmeter, Fences, Samurize, Conky and GeekTool. Voting continues, so make your voice count! Link: http://lifehacker.com/#!5788337/five-best-desktop-customization-tools

  Whitson Gordon has reviewed “Tiles” on Lifehacker ( http://lifehacker.com/5879727/tiles-keeps-your-open-windows-and-shortcuts-organized-to-reduce-screen-clutter)and has this to say: “Tiles is a new application from Stardock, makers of our favorite desktop organizer , Fences , that keeps your open windows organized in a Metro-style thumbnail view in your sidebar, so you can focus on just the windows you need….It also comes with a nice theme engine, built ...

  EaseUS Partition Master Professional Edition (EPMP 9.1) is an all in one partition solution and disk management utility. I’m reviewing it alone, and its merits but not comparing it to other tools since it really is a composite of three separate tools. To try and sum up all the features, I’d need a website all my own, but EaseUS already has that. You’d be better served to download the trial copy (link at end) read the “Help” file fully, watch the tutori...

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  Wow! So many skins, Windowblinds, Walls, Icons, Sysmetrics! I don't know how you'll choose from all this, I'm sure. No room for all the possible picks... So please cruise the " Last Updated " and feast your eyes! Enjoy... My deep thanks for all the submissions and to all the artists who make WinCustomize "The Place for Skinning".   Windowblinds: Corners - Lightstar              &nbs...

It was bound to happen. Progress. Soon, you won't really be able to tell the difference between what is a real picture and what isn't.... not just for pictures, but for animations as well.   Take a look at this video:  http://vimeo.com/28962540 Sorry but it's a vimeo vid and won't embed with the code they give.  Anyway, you can see more about Kevin Karsch on his homepage.  http://kevinkarsch.com/publications/sa11.html    

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  Great skins came out this weekend! Since Island Dog is on vacation, I’m posting for him. Here’s a bunch from an assortment of Galleries for you to use to get in the spirit of the season! Browse the Galleries!   Halloween on a Little Planet – Vlad               Halloween Night – Amitsaran                 ...

Well, it's not the most recent of news, still... it's nice to see Stardock mentioned in an article. Seeing three apps mentioned is just that much better. "Windows customization is just another step in personalizing our computers. Just like we personalize our office space with our favorite coffee mug or family photos to make it more comfortable, Windows customization gives us a more comfortable environment to work in. Consequently we get things done faster and have an improved ef...

  Martin Brinkmann, owner and chief reviewer at the excellent site ghacks.net has done a very thorough review of Stardock’s newest winner, Start8. I’m really glad to report that his review was extremely positive! Please head on over to read about it here: http://www.ghacks.net/2012/12/13/start8-windows-8-start-menu-review-giveaway/?_m=3n%2e0038%2e732%2ehj0ao01hy5%2er3p Also, if you review it or leave a comment, you might win a free license. Learn more ...