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App for Customizing Start Screen Tiles

Oct 30, 2012·Dustin

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The lack of being able to customize Windows 8 Start Screen is one of my critiques of the OS. I’m the kind of person that likes to make the OS feel like it’s "mine". Custom skins, icons, etc..

A developer on XDA Forums has developed a small program that allows you to use your own images (found online or self made) for tiles. It has a lot of potential, and as usual is a work in progress (large tiles not supported at this version, but is coming in the future).

More info and download: [APP] OblyTile – Tile Creator for all programs. – xda-developers

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Sample from CrimsonKnight13 in the forums (also a friend on [H]ardForum)

Now, if someone can help with the background on that thing. Those “tattoo’s” are sad. I want a real picture on that. Heck, animated background would be cool, too. I like my eye candy!

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Dustin

Dustin is the founder and head editor of MSTechpages. He started the site to help other users of Windows. He has been very active with helping others throughout the years, from USENET to Microsoft Answers to the latest Microsoft Communities as well as other internet forums such as Reddit. He is a Sr. System Administrator, holds several industry certifications and degrees.

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