If you like to customize the look of your Windows PC, but are not sure about all the software needed to achieve the look you want, then you should take a look at MyColors 2.5 from Stardock. MyColors changes your Windows visual style, icons, wallpaper, and even adds gadgets to your desktop. These gadgets can range from media players to weather forecast gadgets depending on the theme. It doesn’t modify any system files and enables users to easily switch between themes and back to default Windows with just a few clicks.
MyColors has teamed up with the NBA, NCAA, NHL, Ford, GM, and many others to offer licensed themes for sports teams, cars, etc. With the new release of MyColors 2.5, a new ‘Think Green’ theme has been released which has a smooth look with cool animations. There are other free themes available for download and others can be purchased.
MyColors 2.5 is compatible with both Windows XP and Vista.
Just wanted to give an update that CursorFX 2.01 was released today.
CursorFX is an application that lets users easily change their Windows cursors to one of thousands available for download. These can range from simple mouse cursors, to cursors with very detailed graphics and animations. CursorFX also includes a powerful, yet easy to use, editor in which you can create your own cursors which you can use on your own, or share with others.
This is a photo I took at Sea World Orlando. It was a beautiful waterfall scene I thought others might enjoy. The download includes multiple resolutions including widescreen. I also included a link to download the logon for Windows Vista users.
This is one of the best sidebar gadgets for Vista….ever! This gadget checks the status of your website at your choice of intervals (1-60). You can run multiple instances of this gadget to watch a variety of your sites to make sure they are functioning properly. The background will change to display the status of your site, so it’s easy to spot a problem.
The latest edition of the SkinCast is up. We have a great discussion about the launch of Impulse, and our special guest Seabass even takes the time to give several support tips on making the most out of Impulse. After that Seabass tells us about his design and skinning skills, and also gives tips to people in 3D design and .dream creation. It’s a great episode so be sure to check it out!
The Boston Celtics won the NBA Championship, so what a better way to show some team pride than to put them on your desktop. The Boston Celtics MyColors theme is perfect for any fan. It includes a new visual style, icons, wallpaper, and more, all themed to match the Celtics colors.
If you already have, or are looking into purchasing WindowBlinds 6, then this new tutorial might be useful for you. WindowBlinds is well known for its ability to change the visual styles in Windows Vista and XP, but it can also change and manage your wallpaper collection. Read the full article over at WinCustomize.
It’s Friday so once again it’s time for “This Week in Skinning”, which is a regular article on WinCustomize that highlights some of the best skins and themes that were submitted throughout the past week. Got a real nice variety this week with cursors, animated wallpapers, wallpapers, and more!
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