4chan /w/ Windows 8 Customization Info

/!\ No seriously this isn't a WIP, I dont use Windows 8 and most of the shit on nanami-tan.info is still applicable. /!\
				Branched from: http://pastebin.com/W0SsUtEH (nanami-tan.info)

Windows 8 is getting more attention, and I'd rather not ignore the topic - So here are some links to basic guides, utilities, and other customization information. I don't have Windows 8, nor do I plan on installing it anytime in the future (I'd try Linux before then) so any contribution to this page is appreciated.
*Fair warning: Most people are still trying to charge for themes and utilities.*
[spoiler]Most of this information was found on google.[/spoiler]


Yes, bblean can work on Windows 8. Stop asking, you probably won't find any help with this.

Catalog
@00 - Websites/Sources
@01 - Programs and Utilities of Interest
@02 - Guides, Tips, and Tricks
@03 - Themes/Visual Styles
@04 - Icons/Tiles


@00***Websites and Sources***
http://winaero.com/index.php (has a great selection of freeware, and some neat guides)
http://winaero.com/blog/
http://browse.deviantart.com/customization/skins/windows8/


@01***Programs and Utilities Interest***
-UltraUXThemePatcher-
http://www.syssel.net/hoefs/software_uxtheme.php?lang=en
Like Windows 7, you will need to patch your system to install third party themes. This will do the job.

-Ribbon Disabler-
http://winaero.com/download.php?view.18
Used and referenced in nearly every Windows 8 theme I've found.

-Windows 8 USB Installer-
http://vhanla.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-USB-Installer-Maker-292009739
Really handy to have around.

-Boot UI Tuner-
http://winaero.com/download.php?view.46
Customize your Windows 8 booting experience. (Whatever that means.)

-ObyTile-
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1899865
An app to customize tiles on your start screen.

-Start Screen Tile Row adjuster-
http://vhanla.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Start-Screen-Tiles-rows-adjuster-334726775
Does what it says. Varies by resolution.

-Tilemanager 8-
http://lennartb.deviantart.com/art/Tilemanager8-339092017
Lets you batch-add program shortcuts to your start menu.

-Skin Pack Installer System-
http://spdownload.deviantart.com/art/Skin-Pack-Installer-System-340810762
You're able to customize skin color, icons, cursors, and a ton of other shit with this utility.

@02***Guides, Tips, and Tricks***
-Restore the original Task Manager-
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-restore-the-good-old-task-manager-in-windows-8/

-Skip the Start Screen without third party tools-
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-skip-start-screen-natively-without-using-any-third-party-tool/

-Prevent auto-login to the previous user-
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-disable-automatic-logon-of-last-user-in-window-8/

-Disable Start Screen animations-
http://winaero.com/blog/how-to-completely-disable-the-start-screen-animations/

@03***Themes/Visual Styles***
-Dark-
Gray8: http://gsw953onda.deviantart.com/art/Gray8-final-341470041

-Dark on White-
Retrofukation 8: http://neiio.deviantart.com/art/Retrofukation-8-341557180 (by the creator of Appows)
Alduin 8: http://charleston2378.deviantart.com/art/Alduin-W8-Port-337660143

-OSX Style-
http://zeusosx.deviantart.com/art/NO-RIBBON-mac-osX-style-Theme-for-Windows-8-RTM-341194986

@04***Icons/Tiles***
For ObyTile: http://lrv94.deviantart.com/art/Windows-8-Tiles-For-Obly-Tile-335198454
900+ Metro icons: http://leo121dg.deviantart.com/art/Metro-Icons-Pack-900-PNG-Icons-Updated-343755725