I am Microsoftie 4 ever (18+ years) working in Windows Services and Content team in the UK, my blog is mainly focused on the Windows family of products and trying to provide help pointers and resources for customers on our products.
I am a big fan of the Jack Reacher novels by Lee Childs and think I have read everyone, so am really looking forward to seeing the new “Jack Reacher” film, and you can now download an official Windows theme for the movie
“"Get Jack Reacher!" So begins an extraordinary chase for the truth. Relive the suspense of ex-military investigator Jack Reacher's action-packed journey in this free theme for Windows featuring images from the Paramount Pictures movie. “
Download the Jack Reacher theme for Windows
Rob
PS don’t forget all Windows themes work on Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows RT
Snakes theme
“The dangerous beauty of serpents slithers across your desktop in this free theme for Windows, in stunning photography perfect for celebrating the Year of the Snake.”
Download the Snakes theme for Windows
Especially useful if you are in places such as China, Korea or Japan… if you see this error message
“The pack name is invalid”
KB article KB973561 (You cannot convert a basic disk to a dynamic disk when the computer name contains double-byte characters)
also instructions for how to do this with Windows 7 or Windows Vista can be found at the KB article
Get more help and support for Windows 8
During this recent cold snap here in the UK you may want to give your PC an icy feel with the
Frozen Formations theme
“From minute crystalline patterns to cascading icicle walls, this free theme for Windows captures nature's mastery of the frozen form. “
Download the Frozen Formations theme for Windows