Tablet PC Show co-host Marc Orchant has written a typically wonderful review of the complete skinning suite from Stardock, Object Desktop. OD consists of a number of components that collectively let you change every aspect of the User Interface appearance. You can make a Windows computer look just like a Mac, for instance. The components comprising Object Desktop are:
- Association Wizard – adds custom associations to file types
- ControlCentre (with BandVWM) – virtual desktops, resource monitoring, program launching, and numerous other features
- DesktopX – enhances your desktop with active objects
- DriveScan – graphically maps out your disk space
- IconPackager (with TweakShell) – change Windows icons to a set of your choosing
- Object Edit – high-powered text editor with syntax highlighting
- ObjectBar – the ultimate taskbar and Start menu replacement
- Object Sweeper – gives your disk and Start menu a spring-cleaning
- ObjectZip – fully-featured ZIP utility
- SkinStudio – GUI skin editor
- SpringFolders – opens Explorer folders automatically on drag’n’drop
- Tab LaunchPad – highly customisable tabbed application launcher
- WindowBlinds – changes how your windows look and act
- WindowFX – spices up windows with special effects and transparency
- WinStyles – organizes themes, controls multiple OD applications
Check out Marc’s complete review of Object Desktop, it’s a great look at this package that provides a lot of eye candy for any computer.

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