WindowBlinds is a desktop customization app that gives you more control over your desktop in Windows 7 and some earlier versions of the Windows operating system. If you've ever wanted to go beyond choosing your desktop background pictures and really get into the nuts and bolts of desktop customization, this is one of the easiest ways to get started. WindowBlinds handles all of the .DLL file edits and other minutiae that can make customization such a struggle.

With WindowBlinds, you can choose the opacity of your background image and desktop icons, change your default font and edit colors in only a few seconds. You can also apply one of a number of ready-made skins, giving your desktop an instant designer appeal.

One of the best features of WindowBlinds is its preview window, which lets you see your changes before you apply them. The program also benefits from an incredibly simple and easy-to-understand interface. You can scan through dozens of visual styles easily, get more skins from the WindowBlinds website or edit specific elements of your desktop with only a few clicks. Unfortunately, you don't have access to WindowBlinds' full set of features unless you pay to unlock the full version of the application.

The limitations of the trial version make it difficult to recommend this program to casual users. You'll need to unlock the full version to really take control of your Windows desktop, but if you're willing to spend the money, WindowBlinds provides enough features to keep you occupied for quite a while. It's an interesting take on desktop customization that benefits from a great user interface.