Installing widgets on the desktop in Windows

Introduction What are widgets for?

Widgets on the desktop Windows 7 or 10 provide users with a huge number of opportunities, allowing you to efficiently customize the workspace. In general, in the system from Microsoft, they are called gadgets. And before we get to how to put widgets on a Windows 7 or 10 desktop, you need to find out some information.

Selection of desktop widgets

The fact is that this feature is available by default only to users of the seven from Home Base to Professional version. But dozens of users will have to sweat a bit to install gadgets, as they were replaced by live tiles in this version of the operating system. In fact, they perform the same function as widgets. Therefore, first try to use the stationary conditions of Windows 10. If you still want to try something new, then we will tell you how to do it.

Windows 7

So, if you are a fan of desktop widgets and a user of any version of the Windows 7 operating system, then you are lucky. Because it will be very easy to put gadgets: just click the right mouse button anywhere on the desktop (PC), select "Gadgets" and move any one you like on the PC. Easier nowhere, is not it?

Windows 10

Dozens of users will have to resort to additional third-party applications. The most popular today is the Windows Desktop Gadgets program, which can be downloaded from the site //gadgetsrevived.com/download-sidebar/. After that, you will have the same tab as the users of the seven. That is, the instruction will continue to be the same. Another application, but already with great functionality called 8GadgetPack. It is available for download on the official developer site //8gadgetpack.net/. Compared with the previous program, this is not fully translated into Russian. But if this is not a problem for you, then this option will be better for downloading.

Results

Now you know how to enable widgets on your desktop (for example, weather). The system contains the following gadgets:

  1. Currency. Provides real-time currency exchange rate information. That is, everything that you see in the zone of a gold map with a map of the world is the latest information at the moment. To work the gadget requires an internet connection.
  2. Puzzle. This is a cool mini-game, the goal of which is to assemble a puzzle from a picture. The default is a colorful picture with a bird. You need to move the squares so as to restore the original image. In the settings of the widget, you can choose any of the eleven images. After you begin to shift the squares, there will be a countdown at the top. Then you can compete with your friends, set your own records.
  3. News headlines. An internet connection is also required for this gadget to work. It shows data from RSS feeds to which the system user has subscribed. So, from now on, you will always be aware of the latest news, topics that you choose yourself.
  4. CPU indicator. Here the CPU is the central processor. The widget shows its load in percent. That is, you will be able to track how clogged your computer or laptop is, and even evaluate, when you start and run which programs, the processor is the most loaded.

  1. The calendar. The essence of this widget does not need to be explained: it’s just a pretty calendar that shows the months, the day of the week, the year (in general, all you need is not to get lost in time).
  2. Weather. The gadget provides the latest weather information at the place where you are. In the settings, you can either set the desired city yourself, or configure automatic location detection.
  3. Slideshow. In fact, this widget is a kind of photo frame on the Windows 7 or 10 desktop. In the settings you can set the time interval with which the pictures will change, as well as select the image library for the slide show.
  4. Well, the last - the clock. Oddly enough, they show time. In the parameters you can choose one of eight types of clocks, which is best suited for the design of your desktop.

Enjoy your work, dear friends! Do not forget to share your opinion in the comments: tell us which of the widgets is the most useful for you. For many, this is the weather gadget.