Windows 7 Gadgets

Gadgets are just one of the many fully customizable features that Windows 7 comes equipped with. These allow users to collect a variety of information right from the latest news updates to phases of the moon and view it right on their desktops. There are also those that allow you to collect pictures and games.

These Windows 7 Gadgets can easily be arranged anywhere on your desktop that works best for you. In Windows Vista, users were restricted to displaying them only on the right side of their screens. However, with the release of Windows 7, Microsoft decided to provide users with the ability to fully control and organize these exciting add-ons according to their unique needs and style. This allows you to take complete control of your computer and also allows you to truly personalize it to your preference.

What Kind Of Windows 7 Gadgets Are Available?

Windows 7 comes with many Gadgets already packed with the program.  You can instantly get started using these programs the moment that you launch Windows 7. To determine which ones are already installed on your computer, you simply need to follow these short steps:

  • Step #1 – Go to your desktop. Right-click on the screen and select the ‘Gadgets’ label.
  • Step #2 - You will be presented with a scrollable list of the Gadgets that are currently installed on your computer.
  • Step #3 – To learn more about individual items, simply click on the name of the one you want to explore and choose the ‘show details’ option.

There are also hundreds of Gadgets available apart from those that come by default with Windows 7. These include but are not limited to:

  • CPU Meter Gadget – The CPU monitors your computer’s CPU usage.
  • DriveInfo Gadget - This simply monitors the amount of free space that is available on your computer.
  • Margu-NotebookInfo2 Gadget – The Margu-NotebookInfo2 is capable of tracking numerous elements of your computer including your CPU, RAM use, and even the  strength of your computers network connection.
  • Alarm Clock Gadget - Use your computer as an alarm clock with the fun Alarm Clock.
  • Tweetz Gadget – If you use Twitter you can monitor your account and all Tweets with Tweetz.

Where Do I Obtain Windows 7 Gadgets?

You are not restrained to the Gadgets that are installed with Windows 7 by default. In fact, you can download many creative and fun Gadgets from various websites for free, including directly from the Microsoft website.

By running a quick Internet search with your favorite browser you will quickly discover thousands of other third-party websites that offer Gadgets for download. The majority of these websites offer them for free use.

How Do I Install Windows 7 Gadgets?

To install Gadgets on your PC you simply need to download those that you wish to load onto your computer. Once you have downloaded them, you will simply need to follow the installation directions provided with them.

Additionally, it should be noted that you can add the same Gadget to your desktop more than once.  For instance you can add multiple clock Gadgets to your desktop that each display a different time zone.

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