Internet has become such an indispensable resource that it’s truly hard to imagine how we ever got along without it. These days nearly any type of information is as close as a Web site or ...

Microsoft removed widget support after Windows 7 and took its own sweet time to bring it back with Windows 11. I was a fan of the native desktop widgets in Windows 7 and missed them in subsequent ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. You might already be familiar with widgets from your iPhone or ...

Microsoft has re-introduced a side widget in Windows 11, but it lacks the customization and some functionalities that you ...

Press Win+W to open the widgets board and add widgets easily. Remove widgets by selecting the three dots and choosing Unpin widget. Download Widget Launcher to add widgets directly on the Windows 11 ...

Windows/Mac (Adobe AIR): Desktop widget application Snippage displays snipped portions of web pages as widgets on your desktop, so you can keep your eye on your to-do list, email, or anything you'd ...

John is a writer at Pocket-lint. He is passionate about all things technology, and is always keeping up with the latest smartphone and PC releases. John has previously written at MobileSyrup. When ...

OS X (10.9+): If you're looking to customize your desktop in OS X, usually you'd turn to an app like GeekTool. Now there's an alternative—Übersicht, a new app that lets you build custom widgets to ...