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[quote who="RedneckDude" reply="1" id="3886030"] Great blog. Can't help but wonder why it is in the category of CursorFX though. [/quote] I blame Cortana a misclick.

Today, we released Start11 v1.43 . Within this update are improvements for users with dual monitors, touch input enhancements, and more. The update is starting to roll out now for users who purchased the app directly from Stardock. If you don’t see it yet, you can find it by opening the configuration panel, clicking about, and searching for an update. For users

Attention all customization enthusiasts! Stardock’s SkinStudio, the ultimate tool for creating and editing Windows desktop themes, is now available on Steam. This powerful software lets you personalize your Windows experience like never before. With an intuitive interface and a vast library of resources, SkinStudio is the perfect platform for both beginners and experienced designers. For anyone who has purchased <a href="https://store.steampowered.com/app/2294630/WindowBlinds_11

We are working on an update to Groupy, Windows 11 moment 2 update caused us to switch gears for a bit to update Start11 but we have certainly not abandoned groupy.

As the snow starts to melt and spring slowly starts to arrive, why not kick off your spring cleaning with a bit of digital decluttering? There’s no better time than today to check out our two most popular apps, Start11 and Fences 4 , both of which are on sale right now. Start11 is an app that allows you to c

Today we are releasing Start11 v1.41 which makes Start11 ready for the next big update that Microsoft is shipping for Windows 11. Called KB5022913 or Moment 2 , this release is currently available to anyone who is actively looking for new Windows Updates, but it will be pushed more aggressively starting

Everyone loves a good surprise! Sometimes it’s on your birthday, sometimes your anniversary - or sometimes , Microsoft ships an update ahead of schedule. This week, Microsoft announced several new features coming to Windows 11 ; which is exciting, but when th

For Windows 11 users who have downloaded the optional KB5022913 and are seeing issues with their taskbars we have an early build that we believe resolves your issues. Download <a href="https://1drv.ms/u/s!Ahvwl0nmANO2kdd6KtRGxeKTg4vcWw?e=K

Late last week, we rolled out another update to Stardock.com. We overhauled the Fences app page experience to match its design to the recently updated Start11 page . With this new look, we have combined our consumer and business pages. Read on to find out how you can save up to 25% by purchasing Fences this month. Although Fences is loved and used by hundreds of thou

For fans of personalizing their desktop who like to buy their applications on Steam , today is your day: WindowBlinds 11 is now available on that platform. You can get it as both a standalone product or in a bundle with Start11 . WindowBlinds 11 is the easiest w

Linked below is a beta build of Start11 that we believe resolves the issue where the clock appears behind the Start menu icon when you are running the standard Windows 11 taskbar with 22h2 with secondary monitors. Before installing this build: Only install this build if you are experiencing the clock issue, there are no other updates or changes. Because this is an out-of-band beta build, you may need to re-install Start11 for future updates - this may not be r

WindowBlinds 11 is the latest version of our popular Windows customization software that lets you truly personalize your desktop. Released late last year, WindowBlinds allows users to customize the look and feel of their Windows desktop, including changing the colors, textures, and styles of the windows, buttons, and menus. Coming soon, WindowBlinds 11 will be available on Steam and you can add it to your <a href="https://s

Earlier this year, we started to roll out updates to Stardock.com to improve the user experience for downloading applications and managing subscriptions. In addition, we have also overhauled our help portal and are now shifting focus to our app pages. We've rolled out the first new

At Stardock, we make great games and play many of the latest titles. But, like many gamers, our desktops have become cluttered with various launchers, apps to control your RGB, and - if you're a streamer - your favorite broadcast software as well. Add everything up and all of a sudden, your desktop looks like the aftermath of playing Minesweeper. There is a better way forward! For a limited time, <a href="https://www.stardock.com/p

Late last year, we brought a new theme to WindowBlinds 11 that we call Windows Classic . For fans of older versions of Windows, this is a great way to experience some of the late 90s style while retaining the modern features that Windows 11 provides. In the same vein, we have created another new retro style that crosses the OS waters to MacOS. In our latest theme for <a href="https://www.stardock.co

It’s a bit hard to believe that 2022 is now behind us and that 2023 is already burning away with each passing hour. While we accomplished a lot in 2022 - including launching WindowBlinds 11 , a brand new affiliate program , delivering big updates to Start11 and a brand new support po

I flagged this thread for internal review, response times are a bit slower right now but will get this looked into to see what's going on.

Earlier this year, we released WindowBlinds 11 and with it, we included a modern theme that looks like the future of Windows but also a retro theme that brings back memories of Windows XP. And today, we are taking it back even further with a true classic Windows theme. With the latest update to WindowBlinds 11 , we have now includ

Today we released Start11 v1.36, which brings with it numerous bug fixes, compatibility updates for using with other Stardock products, and a couple of optimizations on startup. You can download the update now from your Stardock account, or by going to "about" inside the application and checking for updates. In this release (you can read the entire changelog here ), w

Last week, we released WindowBlinds 11 1.0 , and with it comes a bunch of new features. One of them is that, for specific styles, it’s possible to bring a rounded taskbar to Windows 11. There are several themes out of the box, but one in particular - Diamond - has been overhauled to support all of the new features in WindowBlinds 11. This means that along with higher DPI support and themes for various Start menu styles

Every day, we help our customers activate, install, reset passwords, and find their license keys for our software. It’s part of the job, after all; when you help make Windows more personal and productive for hundreds of thousands of users each month, questions are going to arise. Historically, we have helped our customers in various ways from our support forums to our ticketing platform, but for the last couple of months we have been working to overhaul our documentation platfor

When it comes to your desktop, personalization is something that Stardock takes very seriously. After all, our goal is to make Windows more personal and productive! When it comes to personalization, no one does it better. We recently released our second beta of WindowBlinds 11 and with it comes a new theme called Luna. With a couple of clicks of the mouse, you can quickly bring back all the nostalgia of Windows XP, but stil

For those of you who take frequent screenshots, Microsoft has provided various ways to perform this task. Everything from the classic PrtSc button to various iterations of the Snipping tool has given you options for how you would like to capture the contents on your screen. One of the shortcomings of the Snipping tool, however, is that the application would only copy the screenshot to your clipboard instead of automatically saving the file. Thankfully, Microsoft has <span style="text-

We don't have a public roadmap of our upcoming features for Start11 (or other products) but as it relates to StartX, much of it has to do with not what features can we build but what features can we support. The system tray is a perfect example as mid-cycle of Windows 11, Microsoft decided to rebuild it using XAML Islands which means we have to rework how Start11 functions. We love the feedback that we get and the features our users want to see included in upcoming releases, I do keep

This past week, Microsoft accidentally shared a mockup of their vision for Windows 12 at their Ignite conference. The mockup, which has the name Windows 11 NV, or Next Valley, is authentic and is likely the direction Microsoft is heading with its OS. There are three notable items that are worth paying attention to:</