The World of Object Desktop
Wednesday, May 19, 2010 by Island Dog | Discussion: Personal Computing
There have been quite a few updates to Object Desktop over the past few months, and although we haven’t broadcasted news lately about what is coming up, I can tell you some cool stuff is in the pipeline. A subscription to Object Desktop gives you all these apps, plus updates and any new updates for as long as your subscription is active. If you decide not to renew, no worries – the apps are still yours to keep!
Lets take a look at the core components and some of the recent feature updates:
WindowBlinds
The flagship product of the Object Desktop suite is WindowBlinds 7, which gives users the ability to change the complete look of either Windows XP, Vista, or Windows 7 by using “skins” (also called visual styles).
- WindowBlinds 7 is completely compatible with Windows 7!
- A new textures feature is included which lets you add textures to skins allowing even more customization
- New UIS0 skinning gives the ability to modify Aero with colors, texture, transparency, and more!
- Advanced coloring lets you change the colors of skins with a real-time preview
DeskScapes
Static wallpapers on a PC desktop can really enhance an otherwise boring desktop, but what if you can have full motion video and animation as well? That is where DeskScapes comes in!
- DeskScapes puts animated wallpapers on your desktop including video and dynamically generated content
- Supports static wallpapers so you can easily manage collections of wallpaper images and animated wallpapers
- Multi-monitor support. DeskScapes can change wallpapers on different monitors, you can even mix static and animated!
- Add effects to your wallpapers
Fences Pro
One of the newest additions to the Object Desktop family is the Pro version of the extremely popular Fences application.
- Automatically organize icons into Fences by file type, name, etc.
- Sort icons by type, date, size, etc.
- Configure a default Fence for new icons
Above I just highlighted 3 of the apps featured in Object Desktop, but there are many more included that will let you change the way Windows looks and feels!
A program designed to make it easy to modify various hard to find Windows settings and control what gets loaded (or not loaded) onto your system.
A program that can apply new icons themes by loading up a package of icons.
A program that makes it easy for users to create their own user interfaces to apply to Windows.
A program that ties it all together. Get your desktop just the way you want and save it or apply themes created by others that include WindowBlinds, IconPackager, DeskScapes and other customization program content.
That’s not all, Object Desktop also gives you DesktopX, WindowFX, IconDeveloper, SoundPackager, Keyboard LaunchPad, RightClick, and more. All apps that are included with your Object Desktop subscription can be downloaded and updated via Stardock’s Impulse digital distribution system.
More information can be found at www.objectdesktop.com.
Reply #2 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:09 AM
Just a question. Has anyone ever explained why ObjectDock isn't part of ObjectDesktop? If so, my apologies but I would like to know why.
Reply #3 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 11:25 AM
It would make ObjectDesktop more expensive, same reason CursorFX is not part of it as well. But It would be nice t see a suite that included these 2, even if it was a bit more than the current ultimate OD.
Reply #5 Sunday, May 23, 2010 1:20 AM
Any love in the future for those of us that bought Fences Pro when it was available and have/had an active subscription to Object Desktop?
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Reply #1 Wednesday, May 19, 2010 10:58 AM
Always appreciate your updates on what is in the pipeline on the customizing side Island Dog.