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Desktop widgets are a secret productivity hack—here’s how to use them

In that context, a few strategically placed widgets can make the desktop far more useful without making it feel cluttered.
Kim Komando

Mac and Windows how-to: Add widgets to your desktop

Right on my Mac desktop, I can check my mouse battery (38% and dropping), see where my son Ian is (at work), get the latest weather update (hello, sunny Phoenix!), and even keep track of time with a ...
The Verge

Microsoft updates Windows 11 with improved Copilot, Widgets, and more

The March 2024 update to Windows 11 includes new features and a bunch of improvements to existing ones. The March 2024 update to Windows 11 includes new features and a bunch of improvements to ...
Android Authority

Windows 11's Start Menu could soon get even busier with floating widgets

Microsoft is testing Start Menu Companions on the latest Windows 11 beta build. These are apps that provide Adaptive Cards that will be displayed on the left or right of the Start Menu. These cards ...
Neowin

Windows 11 might soon let you customize lock screen widgets0 0

If you do not mess with your Windows Update settings, your probably know that recent Windows 10 and 11 versions have lock screen widgets that display weather, traffic, sports, and other useful ...