Working with Gadgets in Windows 7 | TechnoEnclave

Gadgets are tiny programs that reside in the right side of the Windows desktop. Windows 7 ships with 11 gadgets such as Calendar, Clock, CPU Meter, Currency, Feed Headlines, Picture Puzzle, Slide Show, Weather and Windows Media Center.

Figure 1 – Gadgets User Interface

In order to activate the above gadgets, you should select an item from the list, right click on it and click Add option as shown below. The selected Gadget will now appear on the desktop. Alternatively, you can also drag and drop the gadget to the desktop.

Figure 2 – Gadgets Installation

You can download gadgets directly from Microsoft. Moreover, third party companies such as ObjectDesktop provides several advanced gadgets for Windows 7. You can also develop gadgets if you are well versed with Windows 7 Programming.