PC Themes

All computer users, whether one is a beginner or a savvy veteran, will want to have control on how their computer looks.

	The Internet is littered with a lot of paid and free pc themes.  All computer users, whether one is a beginner or a savvy veteran, will want to have control on how their computer looks.  With the many PC themes online, it is sometimes hard to choose from the many colors, fonts, and genres.  Fortunately, there are websites that aggregate all high quality themes, so users will have no problem searching and downloading them.  Finding Paid And Free PC Themes One of the most popular portals for PC themes is WinCustomize (http://www.wincustomize.com/).  WinCustomize has been around since PC themes became cool.  This website has a library of desktop skins, wallpapers, icons, compiled PC themes, and just about everything that a user needs to customize his PC.  WinCustomize is also popular for advancing the software tools needed to enhance the look of a vanilla XP build.  You can find galleries and screenshots in WinCustomize from software tools like BootSkins, CursorFX, DesktopX Objects, DesktopX Themes, Iconpackager, and more.  You can also find and install program-specific themes such as skins for Winamp, Windows Media Player, and more. Free PC themes from WinCustomize can go a long way in improving your desktop experience.  With the help of a large and active community, you can easily ask for support if you have problems installing these themes.  You can also read tutorials on how to implement a desktop effect that you would like to have on your computer.  A large community will help you a lot in finding and installing the best PC themes. Another community that shares PC themes for Windows users is NeoWin (http://neowin.net).  NeoWin is one of the biggest communities of Windows users and is more than just a discussion base for PC themes.  With Neowin, you can get the most out of your Windows install since it is full of tutorials, software tips, and Windows trends.  You can also find a lot of simple tricks that can vastly improve your PC themes.  NeoWin has a very active community of designers for PC themes, wallpapers, icons, and program-specific themes. There are a lot of theme designers who are keen to show their talent.  The biggest and most accessible portal to download all the PC themes from these artists is Deviant Art.  This website is an all-in-one portal for everything related to digital art such as photography, literature, anime, stock images, and PC themes.  There are veteran artists who are locally famous in this website that provide top quality PC themes you won't find even from paid services. For Linux users, the largest database for free themes is Gnome-Look (http://gnome-look.org) and its other sister sites.  Gnome Look hosts themes for the gnome desktop environment.  Gnome is the default desktop environment for Ubuntu.  From there, you can also find your way to KDE-Look (http://kde-look.org) and other themes websites for Linux.  A large part of creating your own PC theme is icon packages.  You can find different icon packages from themes websites and install them separately. Other notable websites for PC themes include GUIStyles (http://guistyles.com) and InterfaceLift.com.  These websites have wallpapers, icons, and PC themes not only for Windows but also for OSX.  You can check the latest and most updated themes from their archives.  These sites also have tutorials to help you create the right look for your computer. Popular PC Themes The popularity of PC themes varies through time and season.  Most users can attest to the fact that they choose their PC theme based on their mood for the week, or their favorite celebrity or sports team.  Professionals who use their PC as a workstation customize their own PC theme to help them become more productive.  Some of the most popular categories of PC themes are OS integration themes and minimalist themes.  Some users who are using Windows XP may like to try a Vista or a Mac interface, so they change their theme accordingly.  Other users prefer minimal themes because they do not like the clutter that comes with normal desktops.  These users prefer a clean look. Other popular themes follow the colors, logos, and sounds of their favorite sports theme.  Popular paid PC themes include Manchester United, Los Angeles Lakers, New York Yankees, Boston Celtics, and more.  To boost school spirit, some students make themes for their own university.  If you are a student following your own college sports teams, you will likely have a full PC theme of your favorite team. Buyer’s Guide To Paid PC Themes High quality and exclusive PC themes may be offered to you for a few tens of dollars.  If you want to buy a PC theme that you know you will love, you must consider some factors.  The first consideration is the price.  PC themes can range from as little as free to as much as $200.  The prices for these themes also vary wildly.  When you are offered a paid PC theme, it is best to ask for an explanation why the vendor prices it that way.  You can view their product description or try their demo.  There is always a reason why PC themes are priced the way they are priced.   Once you have evaluated the product, you can decide for yourself if it is worth it.  Most paid PC themes cater to a niche market.  With many talented artists creating exceptional PC themes, you have a wide range of products to choose from.