Mini-Contest for Start8 Start Buttons!
I thought it would be fun to have a quick mini-contest as we think about a bigger competition for the end of the year. I chose Start8 as it’s easy to make start buttons for and can include a broader...
View ArticleLoss of functionality in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat
OK, I am not trying to blame Fences for this very strange loss of functionality in Microsoft Word and Adobe Acrobat XI. But I also cannot explain what is happening. I run Windows 8 X64 with all the...
View ArticleWindows Explorer Hangs When Changing Screen Resolution
I tried searching for this topic but didn't find anything so sorry if this has been covered before.I use Fences 2.10 on my laptop (Windows 7 Pro 64-bit) and whenever my screen resolution changes (e.g....
View ArticleProgress Bar Colors
In Windows 7, outside of WindowBlinds anyone wishing to change the color of the progress bars seen for installations, etc. had to edit the MSSTYLES file directly. I have many files I created for this...
View ArticleGal Civ 1 - Buffer Overrun error
HELP!! I've been trying to find a solution to this all night but so far ive not been successful. i bought gal civ 1 ultimate edition from steam, have been playinhg and really enjoying the game. but all...
View ArticleJafo is positively knackered.....
Now, before anyone rushes off in horror that this poor lad has had his 'family jewels' handed to him on a platter.........it's common Aussie 'strine' for being stuffed...aka worn out....Oh, and...
View ArticleThe Gun Thread
So what kind of firearms do you have? Any?I've got a CZ-75 P07 0.40 pistol. This one my favorite pistol.I've also got a S&W Model 28 revolver which is my favorite handgun overall even though it's...
View ArticleBariatric Surgery Patients? UPDATED
Hi guys. Just wanted to see if anyone out there has had bariatric surgery and if so, do you have anything you'd like to share? Helpful tips, things to watch out for, etc. My wife and I are gearing up...
View ArticlePeople will hit me, but.....
What ya listenin' to at the moment?Me?...a great bit of serious guitar work called 'Yo Momma', from Frank Zappa [Sheik Yerbootie]....my kinda music, and something even Hendrix would have been proud of....
View ArticleFlyout Menu Limits?
Does a flyout menu docklet revert to a standard folder dock item (with "Show folder in a menu") selected once a folder contains a certain number of folders and or files?I have a music collection folder...
View Article3 reasons your iPad should be part of your emergency kit
This Summer I've put some time into putting together an emergency kit. I wouldn't call us "preppers" by any stretch of the imagination but I think it's a good idea to have some basic plan in the event...
View ArticleButton "Show my desktop" does not work with modal window in Windows 7 64bit...
If there is a modal window opened in an application it is impossible to hide all windows (Win+D or right button in task panel). Thus it is impossible to use Fences 2 ((If I turn off Fences 2 and...
View ArticleEpic fail?
Fences does look very nice, and I can see why people would say after 5 minutes they want to use it forever.Unfortunately the fact that the product just doesn't work has got to be a major problem. On...
View ArticleA windows 7 theme for windowblinds
I purchased WindowBlinds in hope to find a theme that looks just like windows 7 as if side by side, its not easy to tell the difference. The Diamond theme didn't really accomplish that for me. I tried...
View ArticleUpdating really OLD skin
I recently bought a Win 8 Ultrabook. Because the screen is so small, I'd like to use an older (simpler) skin; I like one called "Toxic" from the early days of WB.It needs updating; I think I can do...
View ArticleDeskScapes bad behaviour. I need help.
Hi I am a Stardock customer. Sorry for bad english but I am not a motherlanguage speaker. In the latest months I bought Start8 and Decor8 and I was Happy with my choice. Then I tried DeskScapes and I...
View ArticleTutorial List for Stardock Apps
Since we don't have a wiki any longer, I wanted to at least have a place where tutorials and guides can be listed for easy reference.More will be added. Object DesktopObject Desktop: The Benefits of...
View ArticleNew at this, need guidance
Hi, all.I am trying to help someone who is running Windows 8 and wants to have windows' caption (title) left-aligned like it was on Windows 7. I have a license of WindowBlinds and SkinStudio. I'm fine...
View ArticleNight Vision Protection? Astronomers want to know!
Hello,Can I use a Window Blinds theme that doesn't destroy night vision? I really want to see no white on my screen whatsoever.As an amateur astronomer, I use my laptop while observing. Most...
View Article25 Best Animated Movies
Okay, so I started the 100 Greatest Movies of the Last 25 Years, but it was too long and tedious, so I deleted it. Instead, I'll stick to smaller, simpler lists. For most of my inspiration, I go to...
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