Customize XP with InterfaceLIFT

Link of the day for August 7

Let's face it - although Windows XP is the most stable Microsoft operating system so far (until Vista proves itself, that is), the look & feel of the OS is very bland, and boring at best. If I was in charge at Microsoft, I would change the large, ugly default Start button, give the windows and menus in my applications a facelift, provide a multitude of beautiful wallpapers that would enlighten anyone, and design beautiful icons to go with all of the changes I am proposing.

Okay, so I'm not in charge of Microsoft. But I am in charge of my desktop! Thanks to InterfaceLIFT, I can now have everything I want.

Wallpapers and Icons
There are over 1,300 beautifully-drawn wallpapers to choose from. Simply browse through the thumbnails, and when you find a wallpaper you want to use as your default background, simply select the size of the picture you want to download.

The size is measured in pixels. There are a number of sizes to select from, depending on the type of monitor you have. Check your desktop resolution settings and your video card to determine the largest resolution possible.

Some images can also be downloaded in high-definition, for use with modern widescreen televisions. There is also a section for some images to be downloaded to your mobile phone. See your phone manual for details on how to do this.

In addition to wallpapers, there are downloadable icons for both the Mac OS and Windows.

Themes for use with StyleXP
Themes are also available for free download. These themes are designed for use with StyleXP, a utility that allows you to control how Windows XP displays colours, windows, and cursors. You can find more information on StyleXP and other customization programs here.

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