Incomputing, a theme is a preset package containing graphical appearance and functionality details. A theme usually comprises a set of shapes and colors for the graphical control elements, the window decoration and the window. Themes are used to customize the look and feel of a piece of computer software or of an operating system.
Also known as a skin (or visual style in Windows XP)[1] it is a custom graphical appearance preset package achieved by the use of a graphical user interface (GUI) that can be applied to specific computer software, operating system, and websites to suit the purpose, topic, or tastes of different users. As such, a skin can completely change the look and feel and navigation interface of a piece of application software or operating system.
Themes are often used to change the look and feel of a wide range of things at once, which makes them much less granular than allowing the user to set each option individually. For example, users might want the window-borders from a particular theme, but installing it would also alter the desktop background.
One method for dealing with this is to allow the user to select which parts of the theme they want to load; for example in Windows 98, users could load the background and screensaver from a theme, but leave the icons and sounds untouched.
In video games, the term "skin" is similarly used to refer to an in-game character or cosmetic options for a player's character and other in-game items, which can range from different color schemes, to more elaborate designs and costumes. Skins are often awarded as unlockable content for completing specific in-game goals or milestones. Skins can sometimes include historical incarnations of the player character (such as Insomniac Games' Spider-Man, which includes unlockable skins based on Spider-Man's past comic book and film appearances),[2] as well as crossovers with other video games (such as Final Fantasy XIII-2 offering a costume based on Ezio Auditore from the Assassin's Creed franchise, and Super Smash Bros. Ultimate offering costume items based on other video game characters for its customizable Mii Fighter characters).[3][4] Fortnite Battle Royale has similarly featured extensive uses of licensed properties as the basis for skins, also including non-gaming properties such as comic book characters,[5][6] the National Football League,[7] and musicians.[8]
Skins are sometimes distributed as part of downloadable content, and as pre-order incentives for newly-released games. In the 2010s, skins were increasingly deemed a virtual good as part of monetization strategies, especially within free-to-play games and those otherwise treated as a service. Via microtransactions commonly known as "loot boxes", a player can earn a random selection of in-game items, which may include skins and other cosmetic items of varying rarity. While often defended as being similar in practice to booster packs for collectible card games, researchers have deemed loot boxes to be "psychologically akin to gambling",[9] and their inclusion in full-priced games have faced criticism from players for being an anti-consumer practice.[10][11] They have largely been supplanted by "battle passes", which are collections of in-game challenges and goals that unlock reward tiers over a short- or long-term period.[12]
Via the Steam platform, Counter-Strike: Global Offensive and Team Fortress 2 also allow players to trade these items, which has led to communities devoted to bartering them for real-world money, as well as gambling.[13][14][15][16]
Firefox and Google Chrome either support or supported a form of theme. Firefox (and its sibling Thunderbird) supports themes either through lightweight themes (formerly Personas) or complete themes.[18] While lightweight themes are simply background images for toolbar Firefox toolbars, complete themes have more power to modify Firefox's appearance.[18] Google Chrome version 3.0 or later allows themes to alter the appearance of the browser.[19] Internet Explorer 5 and its immediate successor allowed the background picture of their toolbars to be customized.[20]
Some platforms support changing the standard interface, including most using the X Window System. For those that do not, programs can add the functionality, like WindowBlinds for Microsoft Windows and ShapeShifter for macOS.
Path of Titans is an MMO dinosaur video game currently in active development for home computers and mobile devices fully compatible with cross platform play. Play as one of 18 core dinosaurs in a rich ecosystem filled with complex AI creatures and up to 200 other players. Explore an environment filled with natural events, quests, guilds, adventures, and free-form play, all while enjoying a rich life, avoiding death, and augmenting your dinosaur to suit your play style.
Path of Titans will provide a framework for dinosaur enthusiasts to roleplay as their favorite prehistoric beasts. We will also provide powerful modding tools to help you shape the game into your own dinosaur adventure. We will continue adding new content, including new creatures, skins, maps, and ongoing support for the aforementioned modding tools.
The release date for Path of Titans will be announced as we get closer to development completion.
A huge dynamic environment filled with dinosaurs and AI creatures, in addition to up to 200 players per server. Group up with players to take on quests and challenges together! Or go it alone and carve your own path, how you survive is completely up to you.
With hundreds of unique skins, markings, and custom colour options, no two players will ever look alike. Further edit your character by selecting different-looking subspecies that give small stat bonuses. Shed into realistic skins to camouflage with your surroundings, or choose brighter colors to show off. Unlock more skins through quests and achievements to really stand out from the pack and create a dinosaur unique to you!
Begin life as a hatchling and grow to adulthood by completing quests and killing others. Grow in power and strength to take on larger creatures and bigger challenges. Watch your dinosaur seamlessly grow out their horns, plates, spines, and teeth as you make your mark on the world!
Each dinosaur species has unique abilities and skills that allow it to carve out a niche in the ecosystem. Carnivores can team up in a pack to hunt larger dinosaurs, and herbivores must defend themselves and their food sources by gathering in herds. Whether you are a fishing Spinosaurus or a charging Eotriceratops, make the most of your abilities to survive!
Submerge fully underwater and hunt for AI fish and avoid being chomped by prehistoric crocodiles. Lurk just under the surface and lunge out of the water to surprise unsuspecting prey. Traverse the complex redwood river system and explore the depths of the swampy lakes. Make the most of your environment to survive as a semi aquatic hunter!
Path of Titans is available to play on many devices and operating systems. We currently support Windows (10 and 11), MacOS (Monterey and later), Linux (Tested on Ubuntu / Debian Based OS), Android (Must support Vulkan), iOS (iOS15 and higher, and iPhone 6S or higher), Xbox One, Xbox Series S/X, PlayStation️4 and PlayStation️5. All platforms are able to connect and play on the same servers, so you can play with your friends no matter where they are or what their gaming device might be!
Expand your dinosaur survival experience with game mods! Download community created creatures, maps, skins, game modes, and more. Or, get creative and craft your own game mods with our powerful modding tools that will be free for anyone to download and learn to use. With extensive documentation and tutorials and help to guide modders, anyone will be able to download our dev kit and begin creating.
Live as a dinosaur in Path of Titans, the MMO survival game. Play one of dozens of dinosaurs in an ecosystem filled with AI creatures and up to 200 other players. Grow your beast from hatchling to adulthood, gaining new attacks and customizing your appearance as you complete quests.
You can refer up to 6 friends to survive alongside you in Path of Titans. Each referral helps you progress towards amazing rewards! Take advantage of helpful in-game bonuses when you play together, and progress towards unique rewards to add to your collections!
Path of Titans is an MMO dinosaur survival game in active development for PC and mobile devices. Survive as a dinosaur in an ecosystem filled with AI creatures and up to 200 other players. Explore a giant, detailed environment and complete objectives on your own or with members of your pack.
With hundreds of unique skins and custom colour options, no two players will ever look alike. Further edit your character by selecting different-looking subspecies that give small stat bonuses. Unlock more skins through quests and achievements to really stand out from the pack!
With up to 200 players per server, there will always be danger around the corner. Play with anyone no matter their gaming device with cross-platform play! Join a group to improve your chances of survival. Or, join a clan of dozens of other players to chat and coordinate your next big adventure together.
Once installed, open the program called Open-Shell Menu Settings. Select the Windows 7 style menu and then open the Skin tab. I used the Fluent-Metro skin for this guide. In truth, it functions more like a Windows 7 Start Menu with Windows 10 coat of paint, but it was the best skin I could find.
Well, there is one other option: you can disable your graphics hardware. Open Device Manager, expand Display Adapters, and right-click the display adapter listed. Select Disable Device. Your screen will flicker a moment but, when Windows returns, the rounded corners will be gone.
Matthew S. Smith is a freelance technology journalist with 15 years of experience reviewing consumer electronics. In addition to PCWorld, his work can be found on Wired, Ars Technica, Digital Trends, Reviewed, IGN, and Lifewire. Matthew also covers AI and the metaverse for IEEE Spectrum and runs Computer Gaming Yesterday, a YouTube channel devoted to PC gaming history.
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